Quick facts

• Portland has two primary water sources: the Bull Run Watershed and the Columbia South Shore Well Field.
• Water pH ranges between 8.0 and 9.0.
• Portland water is not filtered, but a filtration plant to treat Bull Run water for Cryptosporidium is in the works.
• Fluoride occurs naturally in low levels and is not added to Portland water.
• Bull Run water is “soft,” while local groundwater is considered “moderately hard.”

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• “Spring Revels 2023: Rancho Trinidad” | Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4 | Times vary | Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $5-$38 | Experience a story rooted in Latinx culture and tradition about community, storytelling, love, and legacy.
• Stravinsky | Friday, Jun. 2-Saturday, Jun. 3 | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $29-$68 | Experience two world premiere dance pieces that reimagine classic ballets — “The Rite of Spring” and “Petrushka.”

• My People’s Market | Saturday, Jun. 3-Sunday, Jun. 4 | 12-6 p.m. | The Redd on Salmon Street , 831 SE Salmon St., Portland | Free | Stop by this indoor/outdoor market to find food, drinks, music, performances, and dozens of vendors selling everything from art and home goods to skincare and clothing.
• Inaugural Grand Lodge Brewfest | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 2-8 p.m. | McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove | $25-$35 | This celebration features dozens of beers, ciders, wines, and spirits, alongside live music, food, specialty fermented products, and more.
• Starlight Parade | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 8-10 p.m. | Downtown Portland | Free | Partake in an evening of electrified fun for all ages at this long-running Portland Rose Festival parade featuring ~100 illuminated entries, including marching bands, floats, and more.

• Latino Cultural Festival | Sunday, Jun. 4 | 12-7 p.m. | Ron Tonkin Field, 4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro | Free | A colorful parade kicks off this vibrant celebration of Latin culture, followed by performances, food, art, and a futsal tournament.

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• June marks the start of Pedalpalooza, also known as Bike Summer — a three-month-long celebration of “bikey fun.” Hundreds of events are scheduled to take place now through August, from free group rides (like the New to Portland ride for newcomers) to happy hours with fellow cyclists.

• Portland General Electric will spend $150 million on a 75-megawatt battery energy storage system in Hillsboro. Mortenson will build the “Evergreen” project, but a timeline is unclear. PGE’s purchase is part of its move toward meeting Oregon’s clean energy goals and will help ensure a reliable power grid. (Portland Business Journal)

• Some of the world’s top middle-distance runners will compete this weekend at the Portland Track Festival. Construction at Lewis and Clark College necessitated the event’s relocation to Mt. Hood Community College. Tickets are available to watch in person or online; a beer garden and food vendors will be on site. (KGW)

• 118. That’s how many years Oaks Amusement Park will celebrate this Sunday, June 4. One of America’s oldest continually operating amusement parks will celebrate with free birthday cake at 2 p.m., a performance by Navy Band Northwest at 4 p.m., and 20% off ride bracelets online with code OAKSPARK118.

• There are two groups of people in life: those who love a bloody mary and those who don’t. If you fall into the former category, clear your schedule on Saturday, June 10, for The Bloody Mary Festival at The Redd on Salmon Street. Tickets include unlimited drinks, food samples, and more.

• This billboard is bananas. The new sign near Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. features a picture of the yellow fruit alongside a message stating: “A Kid From Portland Has His Own Sneaker.” The campaign represents a sneaker partnership between New Balance and Portland-born rapper, singer, and songwriter Aminé. (KGW)

• A new boba tea shop called Milk + T recently opened downtown inside Portland Food Hall. Owner Stacey Kwong previously opened shops in Los Angeles and Beaverton. She said the death of her father in 2014 and a desire to create safe, inclusive spaces are the driving factors behind her business goals. (KGW)

• Just call it Cycle City. Portland received the bronze medal in LawnStarter’s 2023 Best Biking Cities in the U.S. list, coming in No. 3 out of 200 cities. The ranking considered factors like access to bike trails and rentals, how many people commute by bike, and safety measures. (LawnStarter)

• Portland will transform into “Rhythm Nation” for a night when Janet Jackson makes a stop at the Moda Center on her Together Again tour. See the cultural icon perform with special guest Ludacris on Tuesday, June 20.

• The buzziest deodorant in the beauty scene right now: Lume whole body deodorant. Yup, whole body. It’s aluminum and baking soda-free and offers odor protection for any and everywhere. Try it in Toasted Coconut or Fresh Alpine.*