The finalists

• Bud Clark
• Vera Katz
• Beverly Cleary
• Darcelle XV
• Tom McCall
• Matt Groening
• James Beard
• Damian Lillard
• The Unipiper
• Ursula K. Le Guin

The challenge

• Lego Museum with U-Paint Pottery | Wednesday, Aug. 2-Thursday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave., Portland | Free | Build your creativity brick by brick at this exhibit, which features a LEGO earring bar, pots to paint, and other playful pieces of art.
• Venardos Circus | Wednesday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Clackamas Town Center, 12000 SE 82nd Ave., Happy Valley | $17-$55 | If you hadn’t heard, the big top is back in town with jugglers, magicians, clowns, and trapeze artists who fly through the air with the greatest of ease.

• Pickathon | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Pendarvis Farm, 16581 SE Hagen Rd., Happy Valley | $195-$440 | Whether this will be the last year of the experiential music festival or not, you won’t want to miss it.
• Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 SE Water St., Portland | $10-$40 | Make time for this movie marathon, which features 119 projects from filmmakers and animators from 22 countries.

• Jamaica Summer Love Festival | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Stage 772, 722 SE 10th Ave., Portland | $40-$50 | Dance the night away to reggae rhythms and island beats.
• Petty Fever w/ Fortunate Son | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta St., Portland | $20-$25 | Tribute bands for Tom Petty and Creedence Clearwater Revival come together for a night of nostalgic rock music.
• Portland Timbers vs. CF Monterrey | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland | $32+ | Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey comes to the PNW for a Leagues Cup Round of 32 matchup with the Green and Gold.

• Unique Markets | Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way, Portland | $10-$40 | Celebrate the “Summer of Local Love” by shopping from 60 of Portland’s best independent brands and artists.
• Portland Vintage Market | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Portland Community College Southeast, 2305 SE 82nd Ave., Portland | Free | Shop from 100+ vendors for jewelry, apparel, and more, while also enjoying music and food.
• St. Johns Art Walk | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 1-6 p.m. | St. Johns, North Lombard St. between New York + Richmond avenues, Portland | Free | Take a stroll through this NoPo neighborhood to support local creatives and businesses; finish your art walk passport for a chance at raffle prizes.

• $90 million. That’s how much Gov. Tina Kotek recently approved for Intel as lawmakers seek to boost the state’s semiconductor industry. The announcement did not clarify whether this funding will be a grant or loan, but it does coincide with the company’s plans for substantial upgrades to its Hillsboro facilities. (OPB + The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• For three years, fans of Holman’s Bar & Grill held out hope that the 90-year-old bar would return from a pandemic closure — and that day has come. While much remains the same — like strong drinks — guests will find a “dive museum” with artifacts from other Portland watering holes long past. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Tanaka, the purveyor of Japanese comfort food “Inspired by Osaka. Created in Tokyo. Baked in Portland.” has announced a second location that will open in Bridgeport Village on Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. The shop will give away 100 free donuts (while supplies last) during its first three days.

• On Sunday, Aug. 6, the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education will offer free admission. Visitors will be able to appreciate temporary exhibits “But A Dream, Salvador Dalí” and “The Jews of Amsterdam, Rembrandt and Pander,” as well as “Oregon Jewish Stories” and other core galleries.

• An intertribal group recently completed a 500-mile canoe voyage, paddling from Celilo Village (near The Dalles) all the way to Seattle’s Alki Beach. The Muckleshoot Canoe Journey honors an ancient tradition, while providing a platform to preserve the languages and culture of Indigenous peoples in the Columbia River Basin. (OPB)

• William Byrd was an English Renaissance composer — and contemporary of Shakespeare — known for his illustrious and influential music. From Friday, Aug. 4, to Sunday, Aug. 20, the festival in his name will keep his legacy alive in Portland and recognize the 400th anniversary of his death with concerts, lectures, and liturgical services.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.

• Searching for the perfect luggage set that’s both lightweight + durable? We love this set for its polycarbonate shell and quiet double spinner wheels.

• Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.

• It’s time to treat your fur baby with a product worth barking about. Check out the Martingale Collar in peach + gold from Major Darling.