Weather

• Saturday, July 1 | 84° | ☀️ | 2% chance of rain
• Sunday, July 2 | 85° | ☀️ | 4% chance of rain
• Monday, July 3 | 91° | ☀️ | 1% chance of rain
• Tuesday, July 4 | 97° | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain

Fourth of July fireworks

• 4th of July Spectacular |12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way | $37 | Entry includes all-day access to all rides and free first-come, first-serve picnic grounds.
• Heartbeat Silent Disco | 6-10 p.m. | Tilikum Crossing, Portland | $10 | Put on your reds, whites, blues, and dancing shoes to groove under the glow of the pyrotechnics.
• Celebrating 4th of July | 6 p.m.-11 p.m. | Metropolitan Tavern, 1021 NE Grand Ave. Ste. 600 | $55 | Enjoy yard games, a barbecue buffet, and rooftop views atop Hotel Eastlund.

Family-friendly fun

• OMSI Star Party | Saturday, July 1 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Stoller Family Estate, 16161 NE McDougall Rd., Dayton | $20-$40 | Bring a blanket and gaze upon the stars that inspired the American flag.
• Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Hillsboro | Free | Celebrate the holiday and the rotary’s centennial by watching the floats go by, then check out the Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market.

• Friday Markets | Friday, June 30 | 4-8 p.m. | Triskelee Farm, 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn | Free | Bring a blanket and hang out on the lawn, shop from local makers, and get your farm fresh produce.
• Portland EcoFilm Festival: “Cultured Cell Culture” | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | The Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland | $8-$10 | This environmental film festival’s finale is a live multi-media science lecture including original music, artwork, and animation on topics like agricultural reform, cell memory, and more.
• Best New Bands Showcase | Friday, June 30 | 8:30 p.m. | Star Theater, 13 NW Sixth Ave., Portland | $12 | Jam out to this lineup of musicians representing “the freshest voices and sounds in Portland” with proceeds benefiting the Echo Fund, a program supporting local artists.

• “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged” | Saturday, July 1-Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | Woodlawn Park Amphitheater, 6854 NE Claremont Ave., Portland | Free | The Canon Shakespeare Company presents its most ambitious venture yet: performing every single work of William Shakespeare in exactly 97 minutes — with only three actors.

• Tanabata, The Star Festival | Sunday, July 2 | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland | $15.95-$21.95 | Commemorate the one day each year when two stars — said to be lovers in ancient Chinese folklore — meet in the sky.

• McMenamins 40th Anniversary | Monday, July 3 | Times vary | McMenamins Locations | Price of purchase | Celebrate four decades of the locally born restaurant chain with a burger, Cajun tots, and a pint of beer for $19.83.

• The Willamette Falls Trust has announced a new development at Willamette Falls — separate from the Tumwata Village project. The tribal coalition plans to develop an island on the west side of the falls, ultimately creating space with mixed access for the general public and areas specifically for tribal members. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• A new hop-on, hop-off shuttle service eliminates the headache of parking at the Columbia River Gorge’s most popular destinations. The Waterfall Trolley travels from Corbett to Multnomah Falls, making several stops along the way — including Latourell Falls, Angel’s Rest, and Crown Point. Adult tickets are $29.

• Starting tomorrow, 22 Portland bars will serve boozy, frozen, custom-made slushies — for $8 a pop. The Portland Mercury’s Summer of Slushies event runs the entire month of July, so you have plenty of time to try Ecliptic Brewing’s Mexican Mangonada or Bunk Bar’s POG Daiquiri before they melt.

• Here’s a second scoop of sweet summer deliciousness. Salt & Straw Ice Cream launches its Berries Berries Berries Series today. The seasonal menu includes three fan favorites (City Editor Cambrie loves the Birthday Cake & Blackberries) and two new flavors made with GoNanas — a woman-owned, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly banana bread company.

• This evening marks the end of legal summer chinook fishing on the Columbia River between the Astoria-Megler Bridge and Priest Rapids Dam. Oregon and Washington officials made the decision based on lower-than-expected numbers of adult chinook recorded crossing Bonneville Dam. Sportfishing remains open on the Willamette River. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Clinton Street Theater is winding up for its inaugural Hanabi Japanese Film Festival. In Japan, hanabi festivals in late summer feature fireworks displays and food. Here in Portland, the event — running for two weeks starting Monday, July 24 — will showcase Japanese films ranging from cult classics to lesser-known modern flicks. (Portland Mercury)

• No matter how you slice it, Ken’s Artisan Pizza is one of the best pizzerias — period. Italy’s Top 50 Pizza organization named the Kerns neighborhood restaurant No. 3 in the country, praising the quality and seasonality of its ingredients. Portland’s Apizza Scholls (No. 20) and Nostrana (No. 29) also made the cut. (Top 50 Pizza)

• Craving a healthy + delicious snack that also supports a good cause? So are we. PDXPOP! gourmet popcorn is individually packaged, and can be shipped all over the US. Bonus: All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels People. Add to cart.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Decorating tip: Show your patio some love with a cute and colorful area rug. We love this outdoor-friendly geometric green one.*

• To celebrate our revamped referral program, we’re hosting a special giveaway until Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The top referrer will receive $500, and one additional person who refers at least one friend will automatically be entered for another $100 giveaway. Find the referral section at the bottom of this newsletter.

Saturday, July 8

• A screening of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at 6 p.m.
• “Be Your Own Superhero” art activities involving building capes, shields, and helmets

Sunday, July 9

• Scavenger hunt with opportunities to learn about Black historical figures and win prizes
• Headline performance by PJ Morton — the multiple Grammy Award-winning keyboardist for Maroon 5 — at 6 p.m.