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49º | Showers | 84% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:50 a.m. | Sunset 4:40 p.m.

Birdhouse Tattoo opened its Northeast Portland location in early 2023. | Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday

Have you been sitting on a tattoo idea, too nervous to follow through? There’s absolutely no pressure — but if you’re ready to illustrate your self-expression on your skin, here are several tattoo shops around Portland to fit your taste and comfort level.

Birdhouse Tattoo | 5823 + 5831 SE Powell Blvd., 3827 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
All three locations offer a serene, stress-free environment (think ample natural light and plants) that’s welcoming and accessible for anyone.

Blacklist Tattoo | 2401 NE Broadway
Skilled artists keep the Americana style alive and well at this shop in the historic Irvington neighborhood. If you forget to bring cash, don’t worry, there’s an on-site ATM.

Inkbus
Tattoos that come to you. Owner and artist Markoon Dugally does everything from house calls to weddings and corporate events.

A tattoo done by Portland's Plush Tattoo that depicts a yellow sunflower and other red flowers surrounding it. — Plush Tattoo’s main goal is to create good vibes and a safe and inclusive tattoo space for all, without loud macho vibes.
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Photo via @plush.pdx

Plush Tattoo | Moving to 1320 NW 20th Ave.
This mom-and-pop shop is run by married couple Toni and Amber and all of the materials used in the tattoo and permanent makeup processes are 100% vegan. Direct message them on Instagram to make an appointment at their new location.

Ritual Arts | 2005 NE 42nd Ave. Ste. 1304
Professional and experienced through and through, this shop’s artists offer tattoos and piercing in the Hollywood District; it’s also Portland’s first tattoo studio to be certified by the Green Business Bureau.

Tattoo 34 | 4035 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Dispelling the myths about melanated skin and tattoos one client at a time, this shop is by appointment only except for 12-6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Events

Tuesday, May 30

Portland Pickles - Educator Appreciation Night/Tattoo Tuesday | Tuesday, May 30 | 7:05 p.m. | Walker Stadium, 4727 SE 92nd Ave., Portland | $12-$16 | Coaches and teachers can snag free berm tickets; the most devoted Dillon fans can get some ink.
2023 Portland’s Funniest - Preliminary Round | Tuesday, May 30 | 7 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE Ninth Ave, Portland | $15-$20 | Watch the best local comedians wield all the tomfoolery, wisecracks, and with at their disposal as they battle to be best.

Wednesday, May 31

Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music | Wednesday, May 31 | 7 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland | $28-$66.50 | Learn how the sounds of symphony and song and everything melodic in between stimulate the mind.

Thursday, June 1

Duran Duran: Future Past | Thursday, Jun. 1 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $35.95-$215 | If you’re “Hungry Like the Wolf” for these tickets, you better get on it.

Friday, June 2

Portland Night Market | Friday, June 2-Saturday, June 3 | 4-11 p.m. | 100 SE Alder St., Portland | Free | Support 175+ of Portland’s best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks, and retail.

Saturday, June 3

The 17th Annual Dolly Hoot Night | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 8 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St., Portland | $22 | Stomp your feet and clap your hands at this tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

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News Notes

Biz

Wile, a Portland-based supplements startup, has landed in CVS and Sprouts ahead of additional investment. Its herbal and plant-based tinctures, capsules, and drink mixtures are aimed at perimenopause, stress, and related hormonal changes in women ages 35-40. (Portland Inno)

Gallery

We know the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program will be expensive — but what will it look like? The final product is still several years out, but these new renderings provide a visual for potential designs. You have to admit, the finback option has a nice synergy with the surrounding mountains. (KOIN)

Plan Ahead

Or should we say “Plant Ahead”? Celebrate the release of “Living Wild: How to Plant Style Your Home & Cultivate Happiness” with the book’s author, Hilton Carter, on Wednesday, June 21, 6-8 p.m. at ECOVIBE. The event includes his own stories and insights, a Q+A, and book signing.

Eat

Flock won’t be the only place to feast in the soon-to-open Block 216 building. Bellpine will occupy The Ritz-Carlton Portland’s 20th floor, offering sweeping views of the city and Mount Hood, with a Pacific Northwest-inspired menu that emphasizes seafood. Meadowrue will be the lobby bar, evoking a verdant Forest Park. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Shop

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ben

From the editor

I finally tried Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings — a Portland institution since 2005 — and I’ll definitely be going bok. Owners Jordan and Sara serve up chicken (there’s a vegan option too) slathered in sauces ranging from raspberry habanero to lime cilantro and everything in between.

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