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Editor’s Note
Hey there, it’s Ben. My bucket list before the rain returns? It’s filled with lots of outdoor dining — and enjoying the delicious Thai food on Phuket Cafe’s patio is at the top. It would be nice to lace up the boots on a couple hikes, too. Does anyone else hear that ticking clock?
 
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A Japanese garden with a large pond and arched bridge during autumn.

5 places to find peace and quiet in Portland | We live in the No. 23 loudest city according to Earth.FM, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find space to clear your mind and escape the noise of the hustle and bustle.

People sit around four folding tables and drizzle paint on bear figurines.

Drippy Bears is Portland’s newest paint-and-sip experience | It’s not quite finger painting, but it scratches the same itch.

The sun reflects off the blue glass facade of the Ritz-Carlton tower, which stretches upwards into cloudless, blue sky.

Remembering Portland’s hottest days on record | We’ll be honest, we never want to see the thermometer go that high again.
 
Asked

What day in history did Portland experience the coldest temperature on record?
A. Feb. 2, 1950
B. Dec. 22, 2008
C. Jan. 17, 2024
D. Dec. 5, 1972
The Columbia River froze
Events
This Weekend
  • Rose City Comic Con | Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Oregon Convention Center | $50-$775 | Meet other like-minded fans, show off your epic costumes, meet celebrities, and more at this comic con with PNW-centric flare.
  • Cirque du Soleil: “KOOZA” | Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $36-$294 | Daring acrobatics, hilarious clowning, and universal themes of fear + power await you under the big top.
  • Portland Weird Fest | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 12-5 p.m. | Oaks Amusement Park | $0-$15 | Celebrate the first official Keep Portland Weird Day in eccentric style with “offbeat performances, unconventional art, and interactive experiences that push every boundary.”
  • Wood & Other Wonders Market | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Urbanite | Free | Meet baby goats + local artisans at this community market featuring demonstrations and activities like blacksmithing, weaving, screen printing, and more.
Plan Ahead
  • Skål Night with Stangeland Vineyards | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Nordic Northwest | $5-$15 | Raise a glass to good health and hopefully more temperate weather at this weekly sip and social.
  • Pittock Garden Tours | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Pittock Mansion | Free | Wander the immaculate arrangements, flowers, and trees on the mansion grounds with a volunteer guide.
  • Dan + Shay: Heartbreak On The Map Tour | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7 p.m. | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, Ridgefield | $28+ | Spend an evening with this brother duo behind country hits like “Tequila” and “10,000 Hours.”
  • Live Wire with Luke Burbank | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theatre | $5-$45 | Be in the audience for this show with TV critic Emily Nussbaum, comedian Sean Jordan, and Pink Martini as guests.
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News Notes
Biz
  • U.S. Bancorp Tower is losing its namesake occupant. U.S. Bank will leave “Big Pink,” moving hundreds of employees out of downtown Portland by the end of the year as part of a “new workforce strategy companywide.” No changes to branch services are expected. (Portland Business Journal)
Sports
  • Portland is close to getting a WNBA expansion team, according to a report by Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Project. The WNBA and the Bhathal family, which bought the Portland Thorns earlier this year and will reportedly lead the ownership group, are expected to make an official announcement Tuesday, Sept. 10. (The Rose Garden Report + KGW)
Open
  • A kitchen fire in January forced Takibi to close for renovations, but next week, the Japanese-inspired restaurant known for wood-fire grilled fare will reopen with a new menu. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Jobs
Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Portlanders, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died in our city.
Listen
  • Locked On Blazers is previewing the 2024/2025 season with a profile of newcomer Deni Avdija, who may just be a perfect fit for Rip City. Stay tuned to the podcast for more previews from host Mike Richman.
     
    City Guide

    🍁 You’ll have autumn of fun

    Fall events happening in and around Portland
    Orange leaves lie on the grass in front of Portland's Pittock Mansion.
    New fall colors means new events to check out. | Photo by Jacob Colvin
    Ready for sweater weather, Portland? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is when Rose City thrives.

    Bella Organic Farm | Saturday, Aug. 31-Thursday, Oct. 31 | Times vary | 16205 NW Gillihan Rd. | Free, $10-$45 for corn maze | It’s always worth a fall trip out to Sauvie Island, whether you’re picking a pumpkin or a bottle of blackberry wine.

    The Portland Polish Festival | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | 3900 N. Interstate Ave. | Free | Enter the polka contest; enjoy traditional polonez, mazurek, and krakowiak dances; and of course, dig into pierogi and other dishes of the country.

    Mt. Angel Oktoberfest | Thursday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Locations vary, Mt. Angel | $10-$15 | What started as a way for the town’s Swiss and German immigrants to preserve their cultural ties has become an extravaganza that attracts 300,000 visitors a year.
    Leaf your calendar open
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