Portland Holiday Market | Through Sunday, Nov. 17 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Portland Expo Center | $12 | It’s the holiday season — pick up holiday gifts, take part in workshops, and bring the kiddos to meet Santa.
Pancake and Booze Art Show | 8 p.m. | Hawthorne Theatre | $15 | This event comes with unlimited pancakes, plenty of beer, and incredible artists to peruse — a true winning combination.
November Plant Circle: Rose | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Seagrape Apothecary | $7 | Bring a notebook + pen and learn about all the ways roses can be used in your daily life.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Paint Fight PDX | 6:30 p.m. | High Water Mark Lounge | $5 | Four artists will have 30 minutes to complete works of art — the audience votes for their favorites.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Materials as Species Workshop: Sensing Seaweeds | 6-9 p.m. | BUILDING 5 | $275+ | Learn about seaweed’s importance in the local ecosystem and what its future may be in the textile industry.
Craft Mixology Class: Winter Wonderland | 5:30-8 p.m. | Straightaway Cocktails | $85 | Make four different kinds of cocktails that will certainly impress at your next holiday party.
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Portland’s first-ever day center for unhoused queer and trans people is now open in Brooklyn. The Marie Equi Center is intended to be a space where this community can come to find a place to regulate their nervous systems or connect to services like wound care, health education, and referrals. (Portland Mercury)
Closing
Longtime record store 2nd Avenue Records is closing after it was told it must vacate the Governors Building after 42 years. The owners said they are looking into other spots, but haven’t found something yet. No closing date was announced, but the store mentioned it’ll be open through Black Friday. (Portland Business Journal)
Seasonal
It’s a marshmallow world in the winter — the annual Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree is back up downtown. While it won’t be lit up until the day after Thanksgiving, there’s an excellent consolation — the Portland Winter Ice Rink opens up today. (KGW)
Cause
Want to help some local kids have a good holiday season? KGW is hosting a toy drive with Margaret Scott Elementary School in order to create some smiles this winter. Portlanders who want to contribute can do so online through Tuesday, Dec. 17. (KGW)
Weather
With a La Niña likely on the way, it’s possible Portland will see a bit more snow this year. The weather pattern, which typically brings cold + wet winters to the PNW, is likely to start this December and last through the beginning of 2025. Make sure those snow shovels are ready. (KOIN)
Pets
Got a pup named Bella? If so, your pooch has the honor of sharing the US’s (and Oregon’s) most popular dog name. Our state’s second + third most popular names are Luna and Lucy, respectively. (US News)
Sports
The Portland Trailblazers are on a nice streak, but is that because they’re strong or did they just happen to win a few games? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Trailblazers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
To make couples counseling more accessible for people who struggle to afford out-of-pocket costs, clinical mental health intern Fletcher Marron has started seeing clients at a significantly reduced price. Schedule a session or book a free 15-minute phone consult with Fletcher directly online or email couplesclinicpdx@gmail.com.*
Community
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Holiday
Experience the LIGHT of Christmas this season with a visit to Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree, on stage from Saturday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 8. Attendees can expect an immersive Nativity, audience sing-alongs, visits from Santa, and more. Season’s greetings.*
Pets
Furniture gets scratched, shoes get chewed, toys go missing. These are regular occurrences in life with pets. But a $10,000 emergency surgery? That’s a whole other ball game. Fetch Pet Insurance could help you offset some of these nightmare scenarios by providing comprehensive coverage and up to 90% reimbursement.*
Jeremy Nichols’ mural features native flora and fauna, like trillium flowers, Oregon grape, a Rufous hummingbird, and bumblebees. |Photo by Sara Sjol for Portland Street Art Alliance
We all know that Portland has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about The Portland Art Museum or the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Portland itself.
Today, we’re sharing where to find some of the pieces that paint a picture of our city.
“A Bridge to Pollinator Paradise,” 600 NE Grand Ave. | By Jeremy Nichols Local wildlife, plants, and various modes of transit are emblazoned in striking colors along an Oregon Metro parking garage.
Rhino Mural, 1300 SE Morrison St. | By Josh Keys Well... it looks like somebody needs to learn how to slow down and pay attention to road signs. This mighty beast has quite the signage collection on its horn.
Pie Spot Flamingos, 521 NE 21st Ave. | Artist unlisted There’s nothing like an adorable photo op to help make all of your friends jealous of the sweet treats you just bought.
