07.07.2023

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

Play “Would You Rather” with us, Portland

Play ‘Would You Rather’ with us, Portland

A soft pink sunset casts on Mount Hood, which rises above the Columbia River and floating homes.

Would you rather only ever see sunrises or sunsets? | Photo by @imsuvigya

When was the last time you played a game of “Would You Rather”?

In case you’ve never played, here’s a quick rundown:

Step 1 — A question is posed that pitches two options. Example: “Would you rather live in Portland, Oregon, or any other city in the world?”

Step 2 — You decide what you’d rather do. No surprise here; we’re saying the Rose City.

Now that you’re a “Would You Rather” expert, let’s tap into our inner middle schoolers and play this nostalgic game featuring some of Stumptown’s most iconic landmarks, qualities, and foods.

Don’t worry, we won’t ask you anything gruesome or anxiety provoking (that’s not really our style).

Submit your answers.

Question one

Would you rather live inside of Powell’s City of Books or the Portland Art Museum?

Give me unlimited bedtime reading material.
Paintings put me at ease.

Question two

Would you rather never use an umbrella when it’s raining OR only wear long-sleeved shirts and pants in the summer?

A rain jacket is all I need.
At least I’d save money on sunscreen.

Question three

Would you rather be an extra in an episode of “Portlandia” OR appear in a Portugal. The Man music video?

Step aside Fred and Carrie, I’m taking this skit (even more) off the rails.
The thrill of hanging with the band? I “Feel It Still.”

Question four

Would you rather eat for free at Fire on the Mountain for the rest of your life OR never pay for beer again at the brewery of your choice?

Unlimited wings? Yes, please.
Take one down, pass it around...

Question five

Would you rather score a game-winning goal against Seattle in front of a packed Providence Park OR drain a buzzer beater to send the Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals?

Build a bonfire — I’m putting one in the net.
Rip City, we’re gonna party like it’s 1977.

3 more questions

Events

Friday, July 7

Pop Up Nature! | Friday, July 7 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland | Free | Learn more about the natural world at this twice-weekly exhibit.
Sip & Smash | Friday, July 7-Sunday, July 9 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Abbey Road Farm, 10501 NE Abbey Rd., Carlton | Price of purchase | Indulge in mouthwatering chicken wings and burgers as you sip on wine.
Zoo Nights | Friday, July 7 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $19-$24 | The lion might sleep tonight, but human guests will be wide awake with plenty of good food and live entertainment — and the chance to get to know some of the creatures active during twilight hours.
Comedy in the Park | Friday, July 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Laurelhurst Park, Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard and Stark Street, Portland | Free | Join Kickstand Comedy and the Portland Mercury for this summer-long series featuring some of Portland’s favorite local and national stand-up comics.

Saturday, July 8

After Dark | Saturday, July 8 | 5-10 p.m. | Memory Den Vintage Mall, 499 SE Second Ave., Portland | Free | Shop from 120+ vendors and vibe to the live music, food, and drinks.
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort & More - H.S. Reunion Tour 2023 | Saturday, July 8 | 6 p.m. | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield | $59+ | Drop whatever you had planned (like it’s hot) and enjoy a taste of the golden age of hip hop.
Chinese Kunqu Opera Culture Performance & Exhibition Opening | Saturday, July 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St., Portland | $15-$40 | Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Portland and Suzhou’s sister city relationship with a performance of select scenes from the “Mother of Chinese Operas.”
Summer Movies at Oregon State Parks | Saturday, July 8 | 9 p.m. | Rooster Rock State Park, Corbett | Free | What’s scarier? How beautiful Oregon’s natural wonders are, or the 1982 horror flick “Poltergeist?”

Sunday, July 9

Sauced! A Roux Event | Sunday, July 9 | 12-4 p.m. | Redfox Commons, 2034 NW 27th Ave., Portland | $75 | Get ready to party with unlimited tastings from woman-owned beverage brands, pizza by the slice, sundaes, and more.
Hillsboro Hops vs. Vancouver Canadians | Sunday, July 9 | 1:05 p.m. | Ron Tonkin Field, 4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro | $8-$52 | Spend a day at the ballpark and show Barley some love on the mascot’s 10th birthday.

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News Notes

Try This

Piano. Push. Play., the nonprofit that converts old pianos into pieces of art and places them in public spaces for people to use, will hold a summer kick-off concert at Portland Art Museum’s outdoor courtyard today from 7 to 8 p.m. See the 12 instruments before they depart for local parks.

Eat

When it comes to Portland’s dining scene, spontaneity is the secret sauce — and July is dripping in it. This month, several pop-ups have us salivating, from Taiwanese street food-inspired Tender Carp to RUSSO Delights and Paradise Hamburguesas. See the full lineup. (Eater Portland)

Arts

Northwest Marine Art Works will host its annual Open Studios this Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s an opportunity to shop works from 65 artists and artisans, including jewelry, clothing, paintings, ceramics, photography, housewares, and more. (KOIN)

Cause

A restaurant that has been vacant for six years in Old Town/Chinatown will be the new home of Sisters of the Road. The nonprofit hopes to complete a $5 million renovation of the former House of Louie by 2025, opening with an expanded cafe and barter kitchen. (Portland Tribune)

Edu

All seven of Oregon’s public universities will increase tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year. Portland State University plans on a 4% rise for a total cost of $11,238, while Portland Community College is implementing a 4.9% increase for a total cost of $6,288. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Civic

TriMet will have a bigwig bus passenger today. US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is in town to visit 82nd Avenue, where he’ll hear from several of Portland and Oregon’s elected officials about the high-profile roadway. Last year, the city took control of the 7-mile stretch in order to improve safety and equality. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Wellness

Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled by Hear.com. Transform your hearing with a 45-day, no-risk trial and join the 385,000+ customers hearing with double the power and double the clarity.*

Finance

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.*

Community

“Believe in Portland”

Old Town Pizza & Brewing launches ‘Believe In Portland’ campaign to support local nonprofits

Word is Bond is a nonprofit leadership incubator for young Black men with programming focused on public speaking, career development, mental health, civic engagement, outdoor leadership, and more. | Photo by @oldtownbrewingco

Yellow, black, and blue — Portland’s certainly taken a few bruises in recent years, but these three colors will soon accompany a message of hope, recovery, and togetherness.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Old Town Pizza and Brewing to close its doors for 15 months. As the neighborhood (and city as a whole) continues to pick itself up off the mat, its owner Adam Milne went looking for a way to bring the community together and connect local businesses and nonprofits with a message of positivity.

He came up with an apparel line featuring T-shirts, each emblazoned with the message “Believe In Portland.” Credit for the slogan goes to Lakayana Drury, the leader of Word is Bond, which helps young Black men reach their full potential. Throughout July, $10 of each sale will benefit his organization. In August, those proceeds will go to Central City Concern, with more nonprofits to come.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ben

From the editor

Once, I saw a magician in full regalia on the MAX (we’re talking top hat, cape, and scepter). I’d give anything to know where he was going.

Portland’s certainly an enchanting city, and recently, one outlet sorted America’s 30 most-populous cities into Hogwarts houses based on different criteria like professional sports championships and bachelor degrees per capita. We think the Rose City earned its Ravenclaw status on resident crow population alone.

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