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OMSI’s holiday events lineup is here
Discover holiday-themed planetarium shows, a Sparkling Soirée After Dark, and an indoor ice rink.
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Culture
17+ activities for retired locals in Portland
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Portland.
August 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Dancers wearing pink and red silk dresses arrance themselves in a group on stage. Behind them you can see large red Chinese drums. One woman in the center holds a rose.
Events
Celebrate culture and cuisine at the Oregon Chinese Festival
The event put on by the Oregon Chinese Coalition returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square for the fifth time with dance and musical performances, food vendors, and community outreach.
August 1, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Culture
LAIKA Studios to blaze trail of ‘Coraline’ cats in downtown Portland
Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail will be a free urban trail featuring sculptures hand-painted by local artists.
July 29, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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
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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
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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
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