Oregon Zoo

• After its 1959 move, the Oregon Zoo’s entry fees were 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.
• Today, general admission is $24 for adults or $19 for children.

Oaks Amusement Park

• In 1905, admission was 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children
• General admission is now $44 or $49, depending on the day, with lower prices for children under 4 ft.

Portland Trail Blazers

• When the team debuted in 1970, tickets were $2-$4.
• During the 2023-2024 season, Rip City fans paid $11-$92 for tickets, with center court seats averaging ~$150.

• Silver Falls Tasting | Thursday, April 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Uptown Beer Co., 6620 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Portland | Price of purchase | Meet the brewers and find Silver Falls Brewery beers on tap — plus score free merch and enter into a raffle.
• “Yohen” | Thursday, April 18-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $27-$40 | See this play about the challenges of repairing a 30-year marriage in the face of racism, cultural misunderstandings, and the cruel touch of time.
• Special Comedy Night: Carmen Lagala | Thursday, April 18 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Integrity Beer Hall, 6500 S. Virginia Ave., Portland | $20-$65 | The NYC comedian, known for her Comedy Central and “The Late Show” appearances, takes the mic.
• Everything Yes | Thursday, April 18 | 8 p.m. | Jack London Revue, 529 SW Fourth Ave., Portland | $20 | The jazz fusion band performs their horn-driven melodies.

• “Springtime in Vaudeville” | Friday, April 19-Saturday, April 20 | 7 p.m. | Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg | $10-$15 | Chehalem Valley Vaudeville presents this hilarious, family-friendly show with magic, skits, singing, juggling, and more.
• The Murder Mystery Company Presents “Best Laid Plans” | Friday, April 19 | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Old Spaghetti Factory, 715 S. Bancroft St., Portland | $59 | Enjoy a meal while you try to crack the case in this 1930s-themed Hollywood whodunnit.

• “PAW Patrol Live! ‘Heroes Unite’” | Saturday, April 20-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Portland | $25-$140 | Help the PAW Patrol save Robo Dog in this live-action, family-friendly show.
• Triskelee Farm’s Earth Day Market | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Triskelee Farm, 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn | Free | Celebrate Mother Earth with local makers selling sustainable goods, baby goat tours, and farm-to-table food and drinks.
• Malbec in The City | Saturday, April 20 | 12-5 p.m. | Castaway Portland, NW 18th Ave., Portland | $80-$100 | Sample Malbec wines — made with Oregon-grown grapes — and connect with other enthusiasts at this tasting event.

• The Joint Office of Homeless Services — a partnership between the city of Portland and Multnomah County — released its homelessness audit. While the study found that shelters are over capacity and have long waitlists, it suggests strategy adjustments to assist more people facing homelessness and achieve racial equity.

• Pump the brakes, a new rectangular rapid clashing beacon is being installed at the intersection of East Burnside Street and 16th Avenue in Kerns. The traffic signal will flash an irregular pattern to alert drivers of pedestrians using an unmarked crosswalk.

• Chef Ryan Moy is getting ready to debut his seafood restaurant, Pan Roast, at downtown’s forthcoming food hall Flock. The eatery is named for the dish of the same name, a seafood bisque that may have originated in the Pacific Northwest. The restaurant is expected to open in May. (Eater Portland)

• The city of Portland will vote to name its new permitting bureau at its Wednesday, May 22 meeting. The new department is set to begin operating on Monday, July 1 and will unify staff from multiple departments to simplify the permit process. Currently, four names are being considered. (Portland Business Journal)

• Wisconsin-based menswear store Milworks is planning to open its second US store in downtown Portland. The brand has signed the lease to move into a 1,750-sqft space at 1140 SW Washington St. The new location aims to open in June or July. (Portland Business Journal)

• A Tillamook woman was in for a reely big surprise when she caught a monkeyface prickleback while rock fishing on the Oregon coast. The unusual, eel-like creature measured 28 inches and 4.8 pounds, enough to break the world record of 3 pounds, 4 ounces. (KGW)

• Want to learn what it takes to grow pumpkins? Plumper Pumpkin Patch is hosting “Farmer for a Day: Cultivating Curiosity” on three Saturdays next month — May 4, 11 + 25. The free, kid-friendly events will feature educational activities, and participants will even get their hands dirty by planting pumpkin seeds.

• Take a look back at Deandre Ayton’s first season with the Trail Blazers and how it’s preparing him for the future. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Portland Trail Blazers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all practice. The Couples Clinic of Portland has therapists who specialize in many different methods, including the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Find out more by emailing them or meeting their team online.*