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Cirque du Soleil performers form a human tower, while one in the foreground holds a large teeter totter.
Events
Catch high-flying acrobatics under the big top with Cirque du Soleil
The touring show “Kooza” will run from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Portland Expo Center.
July 18, 2024 02:04 PM
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Ben McBee
People on bikes ride past industrial buildings with brightly colored murals painted on their street-facing facades.
Culture
New ‘Avenue of Murals’ paints Central Eastside’s culture, history in vivid color
Eighteen murals installed under bridges join the Central Eastside Industrial District’s rich tapestry of public art.
July 11, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
a man, a woman, a boy, and a girl look at part of an art exhibition
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Fireworks explode over a river as crowds of people look on. An orange glow lights up the city and a bridge.
Events
Fourth of July celebrations in Portland
Whether you’re more of a picnic or a rodeo person, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around the City of Roses.
July 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A father and son pose in Creative Culture's Splatter Studio, covered completely in paint.
Culture
Creative Culture to open Splatter Studio at its Portland location
Paint the room red — or whatever color you want.
June 28, 2024
An open hand holds three painted rocks with the words "Love Hard."
Culture
Portland pursuits: Hiding painted rocks ‘adds beauty, kindness, and joy’
Rock painting is a budget-friendly activity, fun for all ages, and encourages community.
June 27, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A black-and-white image showing five women in an art gallery. Three of the women stand next to a folded screen made by Jay Backstrand.
Culture
Oregon Historical Society to showcase Arlene Schnitzer’s legacy to the arts
The two-part exhibition will feature works collected by the philanthropist and arts patron and her son.
June 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A rendering shows a future mural with visages of Diego Valeri and Diego Chara on a green background. There are also stars, crossed axes, and sunflowers with a yellow and green radiating pattern.
Arts
‘Dos Diegos’ mural to honor a pair of Timbers legends
Local nonprofit Cada Casa will commemorate Portland’s soccer culture and bring the community together by painting two buildings this summer.
June 24, 2024
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Ben McBee
Cover art from the book "Piranesi" featuring a faun playing a flute.
Culture
Hillsboro’s LAIKA Studios to adapt best-selling fantasy novel
The award-winning stop-motion animation studio bought the rights to “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke.
June 21, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
The house of author Ursula K. Le Guin rises three stories among trees. It's painted light blue and the round second floor balcony is a deep rust color.
City
Writers will have the chance to work on the next great novel from the home of Ursula K. Le Guin
The esteemed author wrote titles like “A Wizard of Earthsea” and “The Left Hand of Darkness” from the second-floor writing studio in her house in Northwest Portland.
June 10, 2024
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Ben McBee
The central chamber in the World Forestry Center is a vaulted, multiple-story space designed to resemble an old growth forest. A stuffed black bear, trees, and fallen logs are in the space, as well as educational signs and displays.
City
Grow your tree knowledge and appreciation at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum
The museum, which can also be rented for private and corporate events, is located just steps from the TriMet MAX station and across from the Oregon Zoo.
June 7, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Sports
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Monica Garske
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Food
The ‘world’s healthiest kombucha’ is brewed in Portland
SOMA Kombucha is marketed as having higher concentrations of naturally occurring probiotics and nutrients than other kombucha brands.
July 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Small metal cups hold an assortment of school supplies, including colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes, and rulers.
Culture
Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our community. Show your support by sharing a local teacher’s supplies wishlist ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.
July 23, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
A hand pulls a six pack of Migration Brewing's Straight Outta Portland out of a store refrigerator. The cans are a white/silver and another six pack to the right is light blue.
Food
Local libations: A round of Portland-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Portland nod there — these craft beers found around PDX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A painting of a pigeon on top of a Benson Bubbler.
History
History of Portland’s Benson Bubblers
The first of the Rose City’s iconic drinking fountains was installed in 1912.
July 21, 2024
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Ben McBee
Dozens of people stand in an outdoor plaza wearing eye-catching sneakers.
Events
Sneaker Week 2024 will kick off with 3 days of workshops, demos, performances
The annual festivities give sneaker enthusiasts the chance to brush shoulders with creatives and leaders in the footwear industry.
July 19, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two hands clink their glasses containing red- and peach-colored liquids. One glass features a city skyline and the name "Portland," while the other reads "PDXtoday."
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Portland.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A red highland cow lifts its chin just above a wire fence looking for treats.
Travel and Outdoors
Head up to Highland Farms to meet a herd of ‘hairy coos’
The property on the way to Mount Hood offers animal tours, hosts private events, and has Airbnbs to reserve for your next getaway.
July 18, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Events
The Sports Bra winds up for 3rd annual Pride Block Party
The Northeast Portland pub that only shows women’s athletics has a stacked lineup of activities.
July 17, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two men and two women are seated at a table in a restaurant with plates of food in front of them. They're smiling at the camera.
Culture
Would you eat dinner with 5 strangers? Timeleft wants to help you make friends in Portland
The app uses an algorithm to match like-minded locals and arranges meet-ups at restaurants of its choosing.
July 17, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez