Let’s go to the mall

Back to the future

• Lloyd Center | For decades, this was the place to be; but it has also experienced a fair share of disrepair. Today, indie stores and art installations keep its spirit alive while an extensive redevelopment plan looms on the horizon.
• Pioneer Place | This downtown shopping center is right off of the Portland Transit Mall, making its department stores and movie theater easily accessible. On the upper level, Punch Bowl Social has all the entertainment you need, including bowling, karaoke, and games like floor shuffleboard and billiards.
• Washington Square | As a hub for holiday + cultural events as well as top-notch retail therapy, this mall keeps the people shopping with a mix of local and national businesses. Pro tip: If you need to entertain the kids (or simply eat dinner), head to Din Tai Fung where you can watch them prepare dumplings through the window.

• Michael Franti & Spearhead | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater, Troutdale | $52+ | The “Sound of Sunshine” group performs at the outdoor venue.
• Portland Pilots vs. Seattle U Redhawks Men’s Soccer | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | Merlo Field | $7-$17 | Kick it with the University of Portland soccer team as they face Seattle University in this exhibition game.
• Summer Night’s Garden | Friday, Aug. 16 + Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $10-$24 | Stroll through the garden under the moon, see lotus lanterns float, and listen to music from Japanese Taiko with Takohachi.

• Multnomah Days Festival and Parade 2024 | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Multnomah Village | Free | Get outside for this festival that opens with a parade at 10 a.m., then enjoy 150+ vendors, live music, food and drinks, and a kids zone.
• Challenge Mania | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $50+| Hang out with a roster of competitors from MTV’s “The Challenge” including Mark Long, Aneesa Ferreira, Tori Deal, and Nurys Mateo.
• Waxahatchee | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 5-10 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | $45 | The Alabama-born indie singer/songwriter performs at the downtown stage with guests Woods and Toody Cole.
• “The Birds” | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Clinton Street Theater | $10 | Relive the feathery frights of this Hitchcock classic.

• 2024 NHS Boosters Golf Tournament | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, Newberg | $25-$500 | Watch or play in this golf tournament to support Newberg High School’s student programs.
• Gabe Hess | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 4-7 p.m. | Rockwood Market Hall | Free | The Portland-based country artist performs to accompany the shopping and dining experience, part of the Rockwood Market Hall Music Series.
• Lamb Of God | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 6 p.m. | Moda Center | $55-$106 | The longstanding heavy metal act tears up the stage with guests Mastodon, Kerry King, and Malevolence.

• Portland State University’s new $7.8 million federal grant will help facilitate transfers from local community colleges in an effort to help more students of color, low-income students, and those who were historically excluded, earn a degree. There were six other recipients nationwide. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Have you paid a visit to Sandy Boulevard’s newest wine bar yet? Parallel is a dream fulfilled for wife and husband Stacey and Joey Gibson, who are looking to push the boundaries of established wine pairing tenets. (Eater Portland)

• Before your next flight, make sure to take a moment to appreciate the grandeur of the main terminal’s new roof. At nine acres, the mass timber structure is a feat of engineering and sustainability, achieved thanks to the contributions of our region’s Native American tribes. (KGW)

• And the couch crowd goes wild. The Portland Trail Blazers ended their partnership with ROOT Sports despite having one year left on the deal. Limited satellite options and pricey cable upgrades frustrated many fans wanting to watch games. New broadcast partners and a direct-to-consumer streaming option are reportedly in the works. (KGW + Portland Business Journal)

• Leaders Become Legends, a nonprofit workforce training program with an emphasis on green energy careers, will host its inaugural fundraiser “Rebuilding Lives for the Future” to benefit its mission of mentoring youth and young adults. Enjoy the music, food, inspiring stories, and silent auction on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 17214 SE Division Street.

• Portland Cider took home the top prize at the International Brewing and Cider Awards — to celebrate, the company hid 100 commemorative special-edition golden cans in new six-packs of Original Gold. Through August, shop at Safeway or Albertson’s and a portion of your purchase will benefit the Oregon Zoo.

• The Oregon Ducks have a clear path to their first college football national championship. But what — or who — stands in their way? Spencer McLaughlin of Locked On discusses those hurdles.

• Discover the magical Topaz Farm Sunflower Festival on Sauvie Island now through September. Wander through a massive 14-acre sunflower maze, enjoy exclusive after-hours events, and capture unforgettable moments amidst radiant blooms. Take home some of the magic with a bouquet of u-cut sunflowers after enjoying the farm’s many other delights.*

• Cringe alert: Every 24 hours, 27,000 trees are cut down for toilet paper. But this new bamboo toilet paper just might save the planet. It feels just like high-end TP, but doesn’t harm trees. Plus, code 6AM30 gives you 30% off your first purchase. Read more.

• Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*

• Curious about CBD gummies? Cornbread Hemp is giving first time customers a second jar for free with code SUMMERTIMEBOGO. Choose from watermelon, berry, peach, or special sleep varieties.*

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