Whether you’re excited to celebrate the Fourth or you’re simply stoked for a long weekend, we suggest you soak up some sun at spectacular events from the 4th of July Pickles Doubleheader to Match at the Museum and from the Eastmoreland 4th of July Parade and Celebration to the Portland Mercury‘s Summer of Slushies. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week.
FRIDAY
PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
Wubz Gone Wild
Who cares if other cities celebrate Pride in June? Come kick off Portland’s chosen month of gayness with a dance party curated by four women-owned, music-focused collectives. Featuring an all-queer and femme DJ lineup, this dubstep show promises to be one of the most welcoming spaces you’ve ever entered. Los Angeles-based “unapologetically feminine” DJ and Bass n Babes founder Baby Kush headlines the main stage, where you can also find a night market, food vendors, and drink specials nearby. And don’t miss stunning views from the rooftop—heck, you might even be able to see the Big Dipper while producer Ursa Major spins her favorite drum and bass tracks—wouldn’t that be magic? Whether your aesthetic is delicate fairy, forest gremlin, or goth diva, this one’s for you! SHANNON LUBETICH
(WonderLove, Central Eastside, $17.77-$24.44)
