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Get ready for a sugar rush this weekend with the arrival of a new Kate’s Ice Cream location and the pandemic-borne bakery Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies. Plus, the short-lived Il Paffuto says goodbye, and Kann chef/owner Gregory Gourdet gets a fancy new gig in New York. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. […]
A couple of the Portland Rose Festival’s biggest events—the Grand Floral Parade and the Dragon Boat Races—are happening this weekend. Or perhaps the Dead Guy Music Fest or My People’s Market 14 are more your scene. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week. FRIDAY COMEDY Kickstand Comedy In The […]
Flamboyant singer and cultural icon Cyndi Lauper’s first tour in a decade will also be her final. Nepo baby Gracie Abrams will kick off a tour for her soon-to-be-released second album, The Secret of Us, in Portland this fall. Plus, get ready for Bob The Drag Queen to walk into the Newmark Theatre purse first. […]
Happy Pride Month! It’s a great time to think about how you can put some of your hard-earned dollars toward supporting local LGBTQ-owned businesses, both while you’re out and about this June and all year long. From Meals 4 Heels to Speed-O Cappuccino, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite LGBTQ-owned bars, restaurants, and cafes […]
Welcome to the first full week of June! Spend some time at tip-top events from Hannah Gadsby‘s comedy show Woof! to the Boba Dash and from the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade to the Oregon Renaissance Faire. For a look at what’s in store for the rest of the month, check out our June event […]
This week, we’re celebrating the arrival of Pleasure Burger‘s new location and the hot pot purveyor Seventeen Hot Pot, plus Phin Caphe & Boba‘s impending expansion to Beaverton. Plus, get ready for The Portland Mercury’s Highball 2024 and find out where to get vegan chopped cheese doughnuts. For more ideas, check out our food and drink […]
If an easy, breezy weekend is what you’re after, we’ve got all the makings here, with events from the CareOregon Starlight Parade to Pedalpalooza’s Kick-Off Ride and from a Powell’s Books Warehouse Sale to Ye Olde Gay Faire at Wonderwood Springs. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week […]
French electronic duo Justice will make you D.A.N.C.E this fall in support of their forthcoming album, Hyperdrama. Country music legend Dwight Yoakam has also announced a stop in Bend this September. Plus, Unwound will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal post-hardcore album, New Plastic Ideas. Read on for details on those and other newly […]
This week, we’re closing May out strong and diving right into June, thanks in part to stellar events from the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Unlimited Love Tour to Kamasi Washington and from Monet to Matisse: French Moderns to Portland Center Stage’s production of the Tony Award-nominated Clyde’s. TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC Red Hot Chili Peppers: Unlimited […]
There’s plenty to be excited about this week, from a convenient new Thai option to the upcoming opening of Naomi Pomeroy’s frozen custard shop. Plus, discover where to find mango sticky rice sundaes and strawberry Pocky macarons. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS Phaya Thai ExpressThe team […]
If there’s anything we love more than the weekend, it’s a looong weekend. Fill your time with fun events that won’t break the bank, from the Celebration of Oregon Brewers Festival at the CityFair to the opening weekend of the Portland Flea and a once-a-year open house at Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum. For more ideas, check […]
If a trip to somewhere warm and beachy simply isn’t in the cards for you right now, don’t discount the power of the staycation. These local restaurants and bars will make you feel transported—minus the hassle of airports or Memorial Day weekend traffic. Read on for details on local spots that should be on your […]
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