If you’re reading this, congratulations! You managed to not melt, dissolve, or evaporate after the weekend heatwave that hit Portland. And if you’re looking to celebrate your perseverance in the face of an unkind sun doing its best to liquefy everything you’ve ever loved, well there’s more than a few amazing Things to Do this week, like… participating in a VIRTUAL Hood to Coast, or getting the chance to have a sleepover at The Last Blockbuster in the world, going to Movie Madness University to learn about The ‘Burbs, and more! And remember: If you’re going to go out: Wash Ya Damn Hands, Wear Ya Damn Mask, hit the links below, and plan your week accordingly!
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LIVESTREAMED EVENTS
Virtual Hood and Portland to Coast Festival
The annual relay race for long-distance runners of all persuasions is still happening for 2020, and because it’s happening virtually, it’s possible this could end up being the biggest Hood to Coast ever. The race itself is now spread out over two weeks, and teams can stay connected via the Hood to Coast app as each runner completes their leg of the race while safely distanced. There’ll also be a scavenger hunt, and interviews with Hood to Coast notables.
The Democratic National Convention
Normally the DNC looks like a bunch of people milling about and giving each other standing ovations and waving signs. It’s kind of like a concert festival, but for politicians who are just there to play the hits and get offstage. Maybe it’s supposed to mean more than that, and maybe the 2020 version of the DNC, being held as a series of livestreamed, socially-distant events and speaking engagements when the country is literally on the verge of implosion, will live up to that.