Planting the seed

Visiting the garden

• A Life of Tea: An Intimate Workshop with Colin Hudon & Po Rosenberg | Friday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Heavens Tea, 6926 SE 122nd Ave., Portland | $100 | Explore the world of rare and aged teas under the tutelage of two experts who will share their experiences with the ancient beverage.
• “Las Adelitas” | Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark St., Portland | $22-$30 | Join Portland’s “longest-running Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration” at this original production filled with music and dance, plus cultural crafts.

• Rose City Vintage Market | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland | $8-$25 | Scratch the treasure-hunting itch by shopping for unique art, jewelry, antique home decor, toys, collectibles, and more.
• Around the World in 82 Dishes 5K Fun Run | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Springwater Cart Park, 8225 SE 82nd Ave., Portland | $5 | Lace up your sneakers and spend some time sampling the food scene of Southeast 82nd Avenue with the help of a dining passport.
• Oregon Repertory Singers Presents Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil” | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton | $25-$45 | Ring in Oregon Repertory Singers’ 50th season with the famous Russian composer’s 1915 masterpiece, a portion of which he requested be sung at his own funeral.

• Accessible Birding Outing | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, 5801 SE 28th Ave., Portland | $0-$25 | People who identify as having a disability, chronic illness, or neurodiversity are invited to join this pay-what-you-can experience at one of Portland’s bird-watching hotspots.
• West Coast Pumpkin Regatta | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lake of the Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg St., Tualatin | Free | Who wouldn’t want to watch grown adults paddle massive, hollowed-out pumpkin boats around a race course?

• This lightweight candy pass-out bowl is large enough for all your snacks.
• Want an easy costume (that’s still comfy)? Try this women’s black bat zip hoodie.
• Another easy costume: this men’s “Where’s Waldo?” costume.
• Floating witch hats will make the front porch festive.
• Light the way for trick-or-treaters with orange string lights.

• Tuesday, Oct. 31. That’s when the $600 million downtown Portland Ritz-Carlton will open. Finally. The building at Southwest Ninth Avenue and Washington Street features 251 hotel rooms and 132 condos, a 20th-floor restaurant, a forest-themed lobby bar, a spa, and an event space. Hotel rooms start at $575 per night. (KGW)

• Portland State University has entered the chat. PSU has proposed replacing the Keller Auditorium with a new performing arts venue on land it owns along Southwest Lincoln Street. PSU’s proposal — a major plan that would keep the Keller downtown — includes 3,000 seats, an outdoor plaza, and a boutique hotel. (KOIN)

• A new sneaker shop is doing its part to reinvigorate the heart and sole of downtown Portland’s Old Town. Bridge City Soles recently opened in a space that formerly housed a bank on Northwest Broadway, offering sneakerheads (and casual shoppers) the chance to buy, sell, trade, and consign. (KGW)

• Rounding out all this downtown Portland news… Spella Caffè has returned to the city’s center, offering quality espresso and non-coffee drinks at 608 SW Alder St. The former Moonstruck Chocolate space is itty-bitty, with room for just one barista, a Lilliputian pastry case, and bags of beans for sale. (Portland Monthly)

• What’s a baseball team to do when home plate is up in the air? The Hillsboro Hops hit a major snag in their efforts to replace Ron Tonkin Field. The Single-A team already secured $100 million but still needs an additional $20 million, fast — or the team may be sold. (KOIN + Portland Tribune)

• Ready to spruce up your yard? Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry department is giving away 2,000 trees this fall to Portland residents. Sign up to reserve two free trees — choose from species like Douglas fir and ponderosa pine — and pick them up at one of three upcoming Saturday events.

• Takibi will host a special five-course dinner next Wednesday, Oct. 25, to celebrate “Veg-Table” — this fall’s best cookbook, according to Eater. Meet award-winning author Nik Sharma and dine on dishes inspired by the book at the Northwest Portland restaurant. Reservations are $140 per person and include a copy.

• Comedian and actress Ali Wong will perform at ilani’s Cowlitz Ballroom on Thursday night, Dec. 7. You might know Wong from her Netflix stand-up specials, but she’s also starred in “Always Be My Maybe,” authored a book (“Dear Girls”), and directed Sheng Wang’s “Sweet and Juicy.” Tickets start at $99.

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