It's a bit fatter than the print:
• In preparation for their impending to move across the river (to 511 SW Broadway), Stand Up Comedy is lightening the load, with an extra 20 percent off current sale items, through Oct 15. Stand Up Comedy, 811 E Burnside, shopstandingup.us
• Bridge & Burn celebrates fall with the launch of their new line and a party with deals, raffles, and New Deal drinks. Bridge & Burn, 1122 SW Morrison, Thurs Oct 9, 5:30-8:30 pm
• Multnomah Whiskey Library, Winn Perry, and GQ are teamed up for the magazine’s “How to” series. In the case of “How to Select the Perfect Whiskey,” that means MWL experts in the shop to pour and educate, plus 10 percent off your menswear shopping. Winn Perry, 209 SW 9th, Thurs Oct 9, 6-8 pm, rsvp: info@winnperry.com, 21+
• The Past Future Textile Design event featuring Textile Hive is debuting as part of Design Week. Check out our story on the collection and project. Steven Goldman Gallery at the Art Institute of Portland, 1122 NW Davis, opening reception Thurs Oct 9, 5:30 pm, free, through Oct 31
• In other Design Week events, Just for Kicks organizers EYES + EDGE and Antonio Brasko invited 12 designers and artists to create redesigns of Adidas sneakers, to be auctioned off to benefit Harper's Playground. Plus: DJs and "rad vibes." Index PDX, 114 NW 3rd, Thurs Oct 9, 6-9 pm
• More Design Week! Plywerk hosts "Design of Nature: an eco-conscious exploration of design," a group show of local artists' and photographers' work on the company's bamboo and maple panels. Plus they'll have a rather baffling list of pleasures: Salt and Straw ice cream (okay, cool), local pears (uh, sure), Ninkasi (doy), Pacific Pie Co. pies (YUM), a pinball contest (why not!), and... a goat petting zoo (sign me the fuck up!). Plywerk Inc, 318 SE Main #400, Thurs Oct 9, 5-9 pm, FREE
• Curated handmade vendor and boutique sale event Bargain Hunting 101 returns! As the name suggests, be prepared to find makers and retailers alike offloading merch at rock-bottom prices. Red Rose Ballroom, 1829 NE Alberta, Sat Oct 11, 10 am-5 pm
• Prolific craft author Susan Beal celebrates her new collaborative tome with Pendleton, Hand-Stitched Home, with a signing event at the Woolen Mill store. There’ll be giveaways, examples of finished projects, and lots of talk about wool, and! Fabrics from the Portland Collection are currently on sale at 40 percent off. Pendleton Woolen Mill Store, 8500 SE McLoughlin, Sat Oct 11, 1-5 pm
• GQ’s series moves up the street for “How to Fit and Care for Your Boots,” guided by Danner, Superfeet, and Woodlands. Free insoles with boot purchases made during the event! Tanner Goods, 1308 W Burnside, Sat Oct 11, noon-5 pm
• Another reason to visit Winn Perry: musician Zach Joseph stops by for an in-store performance prior to his show later at Secret Society. Catch the preview (and a drink) and look for a forthcoming YouTube channel of Winn Perry performances like it). Winn Perry, 209 SW 9th, Sun Oct 12, 4 pm
• Frances May's annual warehouse sale is upon us like a brief, hot flash. Show up early for amazing prices on gear for men and women from favorite designers like Suno, Rachel Comey, and A.P.C. The Cleaners at Ace Hotel, 1022 SW Stark, Sun Oct 12, noon-4 pm
- Frances May
- New hats that won't be on sale yet at Frances May.
Plus, don't forget that FashioNXT is happening through Saturday!
