New Seasons presents the Portland Mercury‘s Burger Week If you haven’t heard of the Portland Mercury’s Burger Week, you must be living under a rock. Climb out of there and get yourself $5 one-of-a-kind burgers at over 60 locations, all created specifically for Burger Week, August 5-10! Burger Week is brought to you by New […]
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The 19 Funniest Things to Do in Portland: August 2019
Ron Funches Since leaving Portland for Los Angeles in 2012, it’s been impossible not to root for Ron Funches as he navigates his way through the world of show business. Armed with a huge smile and a warmth that could melt even the most jaded of audiences, Funches used his role as a cast member […]
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The 26 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: July 29-Aug 1 2019
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, July 29 Florist There are probably bands out there making music more fragile and emotionally raw than Florist’s, but there might not be anyone doing it better. Built around the quivering whispers, indelible melodies and resolute honesty of singer-songwriter Emily Sprague, Florist’s 2017 album If […]
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The Summer of Slushies, Week 4: July 29-Aug 4 2019
Avocado Margarita (Slow Bar) The slushie: Avocado MargaritaWhat’s in it: Fresh avocado, lime juice, agave syrup, salt, and Sauza Blue Tequila.What they say: Enjoy this healthy smoothie style avocado margarita. It’s salty, savory and tart all in one. Good thing they’re only $5 because you’ll want more than one.When you can drink it: Daily 11:30 […]
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 25 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, July 26-Aug 1 2019
Division/Clinton Street Fair & Parade One of Southeast Portland’s favorite haunts is the Division/Clinton neighborhood, who really know how to party! For proof, check out the Division/Clinton Street Fair, which not only boasts a parade, yummy chow, vendors, and a beer garden, but also awesome music! (Sat July 27, 10:45 am, SE 25th & Clinton, […]
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The 30 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: July 26-28 2019
Jump to: Friday | Saturday | Sunday Friday, July 26 JAW: A Playwright’s Festival Every summer, emerging playwrights are selected from a competitive pool to develop, revise, and debut brand-new work at Portland Center Stage during the nationally appreciated JAW: A Playwrights Festival—all for the low, low cost of zero dollars to you. As a […]
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The 25 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: July 22-25 2019
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, July 22 Dover Quartet, Edgar Meyer With an internationally celebrated career exploring classical, jazz, and bluegrass, Edgar Meyer is a bassist who can play whatever and wherever he pleases, and lucky for us, the dude sits in on multiple gigs throughout the final week of […]
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The 17 Best Movies & TV Shows to Watch in Portland: July 19-Aug 1
The Art of Self-Defense The current cultural discourse has, of late, become filled with stories of aimless, lonely young men who, feeling they’re being ignored and left behind, find direction and a kind of community through toxic and bizarre means. It’s part of what has fed the growth of hypermasculine extremist groups like the Proud […]
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The Summer of Slushies, Week 3: July 22-28 2019
The Montage Slurricane (Le Bistro Montage) The slushie: The Montage Slurricane What’s in it: Light and dark rum, passion fruit purée, pineapple juice, pomegranate syrupWhat they say: Our take on the New Orleans classic cocktail. Have a relax and wind up for the night, all at the same time! When you can drink it: Mon-Fri 5 pm–2 am, Sat […]
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 20 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, July 19-25 2019
PDX Pop Now! Now going on 16 years strong, the PDX Pop Now! festival has become a Portland institution. This free, all-ages weekend of music puts a spotlight on the city’s vibrant music scene, with 30 performers from every genre playing all day and night under the Hawthorne Bridge. Hear your current favorite Portland bands […]
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The 31 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: July 19-21 2019
Jump to: Friday | Saturday | Sunday Friday, July 19 Portland Queer Comedy Festival The only event of its kind in America, the Portland Queer Comedy Fest is a cornucopia of side-splitting fun, featuring the best local, national, and international LGBTQ+ standup comedians (with a few good allies thrown in for good measure). You’ll want […]