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Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present exhibit at OMSI.
Culture
3 reasons Monsters of the Abyss is a must-see exhibit
Ready for a deep dive? This local OMSI exhibit brings history to life.
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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
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
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Unwrap these four gifts given to the city of Portland
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 17, 2024
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A spoon in a bowl of clam chowder.
Food
Slurp-worthy soups for you in Portland, OR
Baby, it’s cold outside — warm up with some of our favorite soups around Portland.
December 11, 2024
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Ben McBee
A Portland street car makes its way through snowy conditions with the arch of the Fremont Bridge in the near background
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Bundle up for our winter 2024 weather forecast for Portland
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 3, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Portland
Portland is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 27, 2024
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Staff
An in-arena photo of the Trail Blazers playing the Denver Nuggets
Sports
Portland Trail Blazers launch Rip City Bar Network
Portland Trail Blazers fans now have a list of 25 local bars where they can go to watch every one of the NBA team’s home and away games.
November 22, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "PDXtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
PDXtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 21, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
13 murals around Portland
Check out our guide to some of the meaningful murals you can find around our city.
November 13, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Vibrant orange and red fall foliage frames Pittock Mansion.
Real Estate
Portland houses that belong in a Halloween movie
Uncover ghoulish architecture features that make a house look haunting and find out where to see a few around town.
October 28, 2024
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Katie Molck
Rose City Rollers Wheels of Justice team poses with their world championship medals in 2019.
Events
The roller derby world championships are coming to Portland
Veterans Memorial Coliseum will host 13 different teams from around the globe at the event Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3.
October 28, 2024
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Ben McBee
A residential home has transformed its front yard into a Halloween wonderland with dozens of lighted jack-o-lanterns, lights, and other vintage decorations.
Culture
These local Halloween yard displays will lift your spirits
Drive to seven Southeast Portland homes that are fit for Hallo-kings and Hallo-queens.
October 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez