The best places to read, buy books, and see art.The Best Places to Read, Buy Books, and See Art
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Posted inCannabis
First Time Pot Buyer’s Guide
Don’t Be Intimidated: Buying Pot Is Safe, Easy, and Totally Legal
Don’t be intimidated: Buying pot is safe, easy, and totally legal.
Posted inPortland
Portland’s Great Outdoors (Or, You Can Do Better Than Multnomah Falls)
Everybody goes to Multnomah Falls. It’s gorgeous, it’s right off of I-84, and it gives visitors just enough of a glimpse of the Columbia River Gorge to make them never want to leave. But between the bumper-to-bumper traffic and sweaty crowds, it’s about as touristy as Oregon gets. If you’re itching to get a glimpse […]
Posted inThrift/Second Hand
The Best Places in Portland to Shop for… Everything Else
Portland is also a great place to spend your travel allowance on the cool stuff that will make your friends back home drool with jealousy. Such as… RECORD STORES TOP PICK: Mississippi Records This independent record store crams countless vinyl into its small confines, but given space and time to explore, one visit can yield rare […]
Posted inFood and Drink
A Guide to Portland’s Best Restaurants and Eateries
A Guide to Portland’s Best Restaurants and Eateries
Posted inBars & Clubs
The Best Bars for Beer, Wine, and Cocktails in Portland
Welcome, traveler. Let’s toast your arrival with an alcoholic drink, which Portlanders love even more than coffee or weed. In the spirit of assimilation, here’s a visitor’s guide to drinking in Portland: BEER The Commons Brewery, 630 SE Belmont & Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway If you’re not just here for our famously hoppy suds, […]
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Here’s Where to Donate to Help the Survivors and Victims’ Families of Friday’s Hate Attack
Courtesy YouCaring To help the witnesses and the families heal from Friday’s traumatic hate crime attack on the Hollywood MAX line train, members of the community have begun crowdfunding for the victims of this event. Donations will support funeral arrangements, food, mental health services, hospital bills, transportation, and anything else the families may need. Here’s […]
Posted inPortland
Don’t Forget: Portland’s Wilhelm Mausoleum Opens Its Doors to the Public on Monday!
Wilhelm’s Mausoleum Courtney Ferguson It’s almost here! Memorial Day is the one day of the year that the Wilhelm Mausoleum (6705 SE 14th) opens to the public. Monday’s open house is from 11 am-6 pm (may close earlier depending on crowds). There’s usually popcorn, and more urns, miles of memorials, and shag carpet than you’ve […]
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Sharon “The Afrovivalist” Ross is Prepared for the Worst. Why Aren’t You
VIKESH KAPOOR When shit hits the fan—World War III, the detonation of a nuclear bomb, whatever crazy shit Trump does—don’t come knocking on Sharon Ross’ door. “Don’t come to my house,” she warns. “I’m not having it. If you can’t take care of yourself at this point in time—to put some food away for you […]
Posted inFood and Drink
This Week in Appropriation: Kooks Burritos and Willamette Week
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR (5/31/17) Dear readers: Due to new information that has recently come to light, we have taken down our blog post, “This Week in Appropriation: Kooks Burritos and Willamette Week.” It was not factually supported, and we regret the original publication of this story.—eds.