Olio Nuovo Festival | Through Saturday, Nov. 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Durant at Red Ridge Farms, Dayton | Free | Enjoy a tasting of freshly milled olive oil, take a tour, do some early holiday shopping, and enjoy locally made culinary goods.
Chrysanthemum Festival | Through Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $13+ | Experience the annual tradition that celebrates the cultural significance of the multicolored blossoms with intricate arrangements.
“Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” | Through Sunday, Nov. 17 | Times vary | Newmark Theatre | $28+ | Bring your little ones out to watch as Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog start a comic-making club for 21 baby frogs.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Lents International Farmers Market | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southeast Reedway St. and 92nd Ave., Portland | Price of purchase | Browse this weekly market where a dozen or so vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals, and artisan treats.
You Only Die Twice: A Murder Mystery Dinner and Show | 5:30 p.m. | Gray Gables Estate | $68 | You’ve been invited to the unveiling of Dr. Ernst Blowfish’s newest painting… just don’t expect the party to go as planned.
Monday, Nov. 11
Portland Veterans Day Parade 2024 | 10 a.m. | NE Beech Street and NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | Free | Come for the parade honoring our US military vets, stay for the closing ceremony and resource + vendor fair at the Walnut Park complex parking lot.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Big Cheese Poetry Slam | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Hi Lo Hotel | $5+ | Don’t provolone, bring your friends to help decide which poets take home the cheddar.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Portland Latin American Film Festival | Through Sunday, Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Hollywood Theatre | $7+ | “Beyond the border there is a new cinema to discover” — and it comes to life across eight screenings.
Friday, Nov. 15
Snack Fest | Through Sunday, Nov. 17 | 100 SE Alder St., Portland | Times vary | Price of purchase | Munch your way through delicious eats, drinks, and treats from local purveyors at this festival with demonstrations, educational breakout sessions, and ticketed chef pop-ups.
Shoppers will find anything from decor to treats. | Photo courtesy of Marketplace Events
Alexa,playMariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
The fourth annual Portland Holiday Market returns on Friday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 17, bringing a dazzling holiday experience for Portlanders to indulge in the festive spirit.
The three-day, family-friendly event features a jam-packed lineup, including:
Hundreds of artisan vendors (think: home decor, art + apparel)
In addition to the presidential election, the Portland area also had a few local offices — such as Portland’s new mayor and city council seats — on the ballot. Follow race updates as they come in with KGW 8.
Closing
After 22 years of helping caffeinate the City of Roses, Jim and Patty’s Coffee is closing its doors on Monday, Nov. 11. Owner Patty Roberts shared the news on Facebook citing financial struggle. However, the biz is hoping to end on a celebratory note. (KGW 8)
Announced
Grab your shopping bags — we finally have a location and projected opening date for the new James Beard Public Market. The market, which will be modeled after Seattle’s Pike Place Market, is slotted to go in downtown’s Selling Building and host ~40 businesses. Look for an opening date in Fall 2025. (PDX Monthly)
Active
Pickle! A new indoor pickleball court is now open in the Lloyd Center mall. Jumbo’s Pickleball has eight courts, a lounge, and a merchandise shop with a demo court where you can give your new goodies a go. This is Jumbo Pickleball’s second location. (Portland Business Journal)
Real Estate
A new analysis by The Business Journals has found that the Oregon zip code with the hottest real estate market can be found at the base of Mt. Hood in Welches. The 97067 zip code had 39 new listings and 19 homes sold just last quarter. (Portland Business Journal)
Kids
Camp Namanu in Sandy, Oregon is facing potential closure. The summer camp, which started 100 years ago, says it’s struggling financially because of a drop in state and financial funding. The camp is hoping to raise $1 million by next summer — donations are being accepted online. (KGW 8)
Feel Good
Have you met Beni the llama or Captain Jack the alpaca at the Portland International Airport yet? These fuzzy, long-necked creatures are part of the airport’s animal therapy program meant to help reduce travel anxiety in the folks passing through. They help at the airport once every few weeks. (NPR)
Sports
What NBA prospects should Trailblazers fans be watching in college basketball right now? Find out with the local experts of the Portland Trailblazers on Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Arts
What do a 10-ft Japanese Spider Crab, a striking Amazonian stingray, and a never-before-preserved leafy seadragon have in common? You can find them on display at Christopher Marley’s new exhibit at OMSI. The Oregon-based artist’s intricate artwork features rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. Plan your visit.*
Seasonal
Got stuff in your home you’re looking to get rid of? Let the Habitat ReStores haul it away. Standard donation pickups are only $20, an exclusive offer during the month of November. Donate everything from appliances, furniture, lighting, building materials, and more. Schedule a pickup.*
Community
Heads up: Leading public safety app Citizen is now live in Portland. Download the app to join 15 million+ people who receive real-time safety alerts to stay aware and informed in our community (think: missing pets, traffic alerts, and more). Stay safe, Portland.*
Listen
This innovative device is changing the game of hearing aids. Its dual-processing systems separate speech from background noise, ensuring you never miss a beat. (Bonus: They’re rechargeable, comfortable, nearly invisible, and app-controlled.) Claim your free consultation.*
Finance
How much could you borrow from your home? Get HELOC quotes now — calculate your payment.*
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🌟 Illuminate your holidays with joy this season
Presented By Portland's Singing Christmas Tree
Experience this performance at Sunset Church in Northwest Portland. | Photos provided by Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree; GIF created by PDXtoday
The holidays are right around the corner, Portland.
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with a visit to Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree, on stage from Saturday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 8.
Plus, you can still expect visits from Santa, the Grinch, vignettes from Whoville, and music from the Singing Christmas Tree Choir that will blow you away.
Hay — that’s a well-dressed horse.|Photo by Mark McClure
Weather woes. Fashion choices (yes, the combo of shorts + a hoodie is always acceptable). Lessons from commuting. Whether you’re a Rose City native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Portlander understands to be true.
Consider this your official list of unofficial rules of PDX.
Conduct a concert from your car
“You honk in the tunnel on 26.” - Anonymous
Be kind to your bicyclist friends
“If you’re approaching a four-way stop and so is a cyclist, let the cyclist go through (even if they aren’t there first) so they don’t have to stop.” Kate D.
Sometimes you just have to laugh
“You do not steal the plastic horses on the iron curb hoops.” - GoblinCorp
Two words: rain jacket
“Don’t use an umbrella... ever!!” - J. Mabry
Winter on top, summer on the bottom
“Shorts with hoodies is a style here!” - IMANXIOUSANDSAD
Did you know... while James Beard is known for his career in New York, the world-famous culinary expert was born in Portland in 1903 — hence the name of the new public market.
