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Culture
Ways to meet new people in Portland
This could be the beginning of a great friendship.
May 17, 2024 01:17 PM
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Ben McBee
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🦌 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” hits the stage November 25
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the loveable film-to-stage adaptation November 25-December 31, 2023.
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Author Amy Butcher does a talk in front of an audience at Powell's Books
Culture
Would-be Portland novelists, take note: National Novel Writing Month is here
November is National Novel Writing Month. Sharpen those pencils. Your New York Times Bestseller may be on the charts soon.
November 7, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Culture
Portland Art Museum’s new Tomorrow Theater offers unbound space for multimedia artists
The Tomorrow Theater is the Portland Art Museum’s PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow’s “lively creative hub for cultural snackers who are not content to be contained.”
November 2, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
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Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A map of Portland and its suburbs shows clip art graphics of various items from a Thanksgiving feast.
City
Portland’s suburbs as Thanksgiving side dishes
We don’t mean to add any salt to the family debates over the holidays — just a bit of flavor to the conversation.
November 1, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Events
Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Portland
Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is not a somber occasion but rather a celebration of life featuring colorful festivities, music, and food.
October 31, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A hand holds a bowl of stir fried chicken and rice noodles at Yaowarat.
Play
Meet your new favorite Portland restaurant
Dining in Portland is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 24, 2023
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Ben McBee
A dull orange sunset shines on Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon.
Culture
Where would you film a scary movie in Portland?
Imagine a horror flick set in the Rose City. What location has the creepiest vibe?
October 20, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Portland Japanese Garden celebrates 60 years in the Rose City
Nestled in the picturesque West Hills, the Portland Japanese Garden offers space for visitors to relax, stroll manicured paths, and learn about Japan’s ancient gardening culture.
October 19, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Fest your eyes on our readers’ favorite pumpkins.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Portland Flea
Live
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Portland
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the City of Roses.
October 17, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Colossal Claude: the Columbia River’s fish-eating sea serpent
Bigfoot steals all the cryptid limelight. It’s time to give Oregon’s own Colossal Claude the credit it’s due.
October 17, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Several different kinds of pumpkins and squash are inside a wheelbarrow at a farm.
Culture
Gourd big or gourd home at these Portland area pumpkin patches
Pick out a seasonal squash, wander through a corn maze, or just take in the autumn vibes at these local farms.
October 16, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Picturesque vineyards near Portland to visit this fall
Portland is surrounded by world-class wineries and vineyards, including many that offer stunning views of rolling hills, forests, and gardens that put on colorful shows every fall.
October 13, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
111 artists will open their doors for Portland Open Studios’ 25th anniversary
Portland Open Studios gives local artists a chance to connect with their communities during the second and third weekends in October.
October 11, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A grey, cylindrical facility on a sidewalk with a photo of a rose on the door and a "restroom" sign next to the door.
City
Become privy to these privies: Portland’s modular public restroom
This locally made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 10, 2023
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Brianna Williams
The Columbia River
Culture
Visit Portland’s Indigenous Peoples Day Marketplace
Portland Indigenous Marketplace is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with 30+ vendors, activities, and a guest speaker.
October 6, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Axe the expected and book an unforgettable holiday party at Blade & Timber
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A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: PDXtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Eight people dressed up in cosplay at the Rose City Comic Con.
Culture
Rose City Comic Con returns Friday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 24
Fans of every flavor, from comic books to anime, will flock to the Oregon Convention Center for the 11th Rose City Comic Con.
September 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Find stationery through these local shops and brands
Take note of these local shops that offer custom stationery goods, greeting cards, writing tools, craft and party supplies, gift wrap, and more.
September 15, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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📚 Have the best bookish time at the Portland Book Festival
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Dancers wearing colorful dresses perform baile folklorico at El Grito in Portland to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Culture
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month around Portland
From fiestas to film festivals, there are plenty of ways to join the festivities.
September 14, 2023
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Ben McBee
A cocktail glass with a stem contains a soft pink liquid garnished with a yellow flower, sitting on a wooden round table in front of a potted cactus and a large window.
Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Portland
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Portland.
September 1, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Discover the thrilling world of contemporary dance with White Bird
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Portland Art Museum Mini Article Aug 2023
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🎟️ Snag BOGO tickets to the “Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio” exhibition at Portland Art Museum
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Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in Portland, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Portland.
August 23, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
People smile and clap as they stand around a woman who is holding a handstand in an indoor fitness room with a hardwood floor and white walls.
Live
Flow at these Portland yoga studios
Check out these 14 yoga studios around the City of Roses offering sweat-fueled workouts, restorative meditation, and more.
August 22, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Events
Festival to bring music, dancing, and food of Ukraine to Southeast Portland
The fundraiser will support efforts to send medical supplies and military safety equipment to war-torn Ukraine.
August 16, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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