• The Art of Food | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sat., Dec. 3 | Times vary | Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland | Free | Feast with your eyes on a veritable smorgasbord of art pieces.
• Snack Fest | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sat., Oct. 15 | Times vary | Alder Block, 100 SE Alder St., Portland | Free | Enjoy live entertainment, demos, and the chance to meet local food makers — all while sampling Portland’s finest treats and drinks.
• Trail Blazers Fan Fest | Fri., Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | Free | Get hyped for the start of the season with food, fun, and prizes, plus watch an intrasquad scrimmage.
• “Little Shop of Horrors” | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sun., Oct. 30 | Times vary | Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $30.00 - $50.00 | The deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical has devoured the hearts of theater-goers for over 30 years.
• “Murder on the Orient Express” | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sat., Oct. 29 | Times vary | Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver | $23.50 | Hercule Poirot is on the case and you’re invited to come along for the ride.

• 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Portland | Sat., Oct. 15 | 7-10 a.m. | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland | Free | Join the fundraiser happening in more than 600 communities nationwide.
• Portland Open Studios | Sat., Oct. 15 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Get a behind-the-scenes look at more than 115 local artists’ workspaces in almost every Portland neighborhood.
• 2022 Portland Modern Home Tour | Sat., Oct. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Locations vary | $15.00 - $40.00 | Ever driven by an amazing house and wondered what it looks like on the inside? Now’s your chance to see for yourself.

• Nordic Kubb | Sun., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland | Free | Play the strategic game, also called “Viking Chess,” which is described as a combination of bowling and horseshoes.
• Jerry’s Middle Finger | Sun., Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Get Down, 615 SE Alder St., Portland | $22.00 - $25.00 | Get groovy with the “world’s greatest Jerry Garcia Band tribute.”

• 81º | Sunny | 5% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:25 a.m.
• Set: 6:26 p.m.

• From Fri., Oct. 14 at 10 p.m. to Mon., Oct. 17 at 5 a.m., the Morrison Bridge will be closed to vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Crews will be working on an ongoing paint project, as well as removing, inspecting, and replacing steel beams. Good thing we’ve got other bridges. 🚫 (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Duke the purebred English Labrador was destined for awards and fame. But at his first show, the $10,000 pup rolled over, wanting the judge to pet him. He also failed as a service dog — ruff. Now, he’s the founder of a successful therapy program with the Oregon Department of Human Services. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Sorry to bug you, but the Portland Insectarium has relocated to Southeast Portland. Crawl on over to the petting zoo and museum (7836 SE 13th Ave.), which is home to species like praying mantises and tarantulas. Owner and founder Jessica Szabo hopes to dispel myths and highlight bugs’ ecological value. 🕷️ (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• It’s a second shot for Second Profession Brewing, which has opened a new taproom at 670 N. Russell Street in the former LABrewatory space. Fill your glass courtesy of owner Charlie Goman, a former copier salesman who now crafts fruity sours and IPAs. Tamale Boy and Smokin’ Fire Fish provide on-site bites. (Eater Portland)

• Who you gonna call? Vacasa! The Portland-based vacation rental company is teaming up with Sony Studios to recreate the iconic firehouse from “Ghostbusters” in Northwest Portland. You only have one chance to book the listing for Halloween weekend, when it opens Fri., Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.. There’s also an astral projection tour. 👻 (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• In a recent letter, keeper Bella Bixby echoed the sentiments of her Thorns teammates — they want fans at Providence Park for the Sun., Oct. 23 semifinal, despite recent controversy. She wrote, “Seeing our supporters packing the stadium lets us know that you are bearing this heavy burden WITH us.” (KOIN)
• Portland State University football’s head coach Bruce Barnum wants a big crowd in the stands at Hillsboro Stadium tomorrow, where his team takes on No. 6 Weber State. Fans will receive a free pretzel and commemorative “Viktoberfest” beer stein, with a portion of ticket proceeds benefiting local nonprofits. 🏈 (Bald Faced Truth)

• Multnomah County will direct $275,000 to Joint Office of Homeless Services approved contractors to provide hotel/motel sheltering in Gresham. An additional $475,000 will go to the city’s Bridges to Change Recovery Access Center and Hotel Rockwood Shelter, providing low-barrier shelter beds and capital improvements that will improve capacity.

• James Beard Award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy has announced that she will be closing her restaurant, wine shop, and market Ripe Cooperative after this Sat., Oct. 15. She plans to leave the space entirely, which once housed her cutting-edge tasting menu restaurant Beast. (Eater Portland)

• Qué pasa, calabaza? If you’re wondering what’s up with all the pumpkin-flavored food, we’ve got news for you Portland. It goes beyond even your gourd-iest dreams, from bomboloni to pudding shots. (Portland Monthly)

• If you’ve never ventured to Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA — or maybe it’s been a minute since you have — this serene, ocean-hued beach retreat for two is the perfect place to unwind. Explore the picturesque shops, restaurants, and galleries of downtown Carmel (just 1.5 miles away) or walk the Scenic Bluff Path for prime beach views.*

Beer lovers

• Beer O’Clock | Daily, 3-5 p.m. | No need to ask Damian Lillard — you’ll always know what time it is at this taproom when the $5 happy hour pints are flowing. 🍻

Hungry for meal deals

• Lil’ Shalom | Daily, 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Don’t mind us as we devour a pita sandwich and wash it down with a mug of beer, all for $15. Keepin’ it snacky? Try the $5 hawaij-tossed fries with tahina and $10 Turkish Delight Slushy. 🥙