Portland Spring Cider Fest | Friday, April 25-Sunday, April 27 | 12 p.m. | Pine Street Market | $34 | Sip on 12 different ciders from a variety of local + regional brewers while you munch on some yummy snacks.
Saturday, April 26
North Portland Book Crawl | Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 | 9 a.m. | Various locations | Free | Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day by grabbing a punchcard and cruising some fabulous book sellers in North Portland — you might win some free books.
TEDxPortland | 9 a.m. | Keller Auditorium | $99+ | Hear a lineup of fascinating lectures from speakers like record-holding Olympic soccer player Christine Sinclair, rodeo producer Ivan McClellan, and Laika 3D printer Brian McLean.
“Hook” - $5 Fam Jam | 3 p.m. | Tomorrow Theater | $5 | Lightning has just struck our brain — this fun + inexpensive movie night might be a fun Saturday activity.
Dawes: “Oh Brother Tour” | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall | $50 | At least one of your favorite bands has stayed together — go see them perform their latest music.
Tuesday, April 29
“SIX: The Musical” | Tuesday, April 29-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium | $50+ | This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical follows the six wives of Henry VIII as they take the mic to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of girl power.
Saturday, May 3
Inaugural Edgefield Winefest | 2-6 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield Blackberry Hall, Troutdale | $43+ | Fall down the rabbit hole for an afternoon of tasting 50+ spring and summer wines, wine-inspired beer and cider, plus a brandy tasting and a silent auction benefitting ¡Salud!.*
Our bundles secure your business more advertising space for less. | Graphic by 6AM City
The newest addition to our self-service ad portal — our advertising marketplace with no long-term contracts — is bundles. We’ve put some of our most popular products into two different offerings — each with a savings of 20%. Here’s the rundown:
Branded Content Bundle: Three placements in our newsletter, including a 75-word article and two text ads in the News Notes section.
The starting whistle has sounded on the construction of the Portland Thorns’ and future WNBA team’s new joint training facilities. The ~$150 million state-of-the-art facility in Hillsboro will include two full size basketball courts, two full-sized soccer pitches, dedicated dressing rooms for both teams, and a dining room with a full-time chef. Construction should finish in spring 2026. (KGW)
Development
A fancy new public market, much like Seattle’s Pike Place, is coming to Vancouver, WA. The Port of Vancouver started laying groundwork in the Terminal 1 development for the new 40,000-sqft shopping center and says it has about 30% of the design work completed. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 with a 2028 completion date. (KGW + Portland Business Journal)
Coming Soon
We finally having an opening date for Market of Choice’s new Reed’s Crossing Town Center location: May 22. In addition to 5,000+ locally crafted and raised foods, Market Choice’s 12th location will also include a beer and wine bar for shoppers who want to hang out for a bit. (Portland Business Journal)
Environment
Despite some recent rainfall gaps, the entire state of Oregon is officially drought-free — hooray! The data from the US Drought Monitor shows that the state has been this way since mid-March. This is the first time since 2019 that no part of Oregon was experiencing abnormally dry conditions. (KOIN)
Fun Fact
Potaters are gonna potate, but Oregon now produces more potatoes per acre than Idaho. Every year our state produces ~2.7 billion lbs of potatoes and adds $200-$225 million to the economy. (KGW)
Sports
In reviewing Scoot Henderson’s second season with the Portland Trail Blazers, it’s clear he improved. But will the team finally commit to him as the point guard of the future? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Trail Blazers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Show
Don’t miss “The Sleeping Beauty,” performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at the Newmark Theatre, on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. With breathtaking sets, hand-painted backdrops, and exquisite costumes, this two-act ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score will sweep you into a fairy tale. Reserve tix.*
Shop
Have you heard the big news, Portland? The newest ReStore opened in Tigard last week. It’s open seven days a week for shopping, donating, and volunteering. Explore gently used and new furniture, appliances, decor, building materials, and more — all at discounted prices. Bonus: Every purchase supports Habitat for Humanity’s homebuilding + repair programs.*
Read
Looking for an informative, faith-based newsletter? The Pour Over delivers current events with a Christian perspective, perfect for staying informed. Subscribe to the newsletter to join the community.*
Finance
They went from a 40-seat “blink-and-you’d-miss-it” bar to routinely topping “best of” awards lists across the country. Now Death & Co is expanding to Nashville, Seattle, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and even Australia. Don’t miss your chance to invest in Death & Co stock and lock in the current share price by May 15.†‡*
Number
$5,000. That’s how much your dog’s ACL surgery could cost if you don’t have pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that could be reimbursed.*
The Word
Unlimited. As in, the limit does not exist when it comes to how many job listings you can post on the PDXtoday Job Board. Get started today + watch the applications roll in. Psst — upgrade your job posting and it will be featured right here in the newsletter.
You could drink coffees made from Coava beans at many Portland cafes — or just head straight to the source. | Photo by @coavacoffee
For richer or pour over, Portland’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Our city ranks among the top coffee cities in America thanks to factors like cafes per capita and the price of beans.
But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Portland.
Roasts to boast
Lionheart Coffee Company, various Beaverton locations | Baristas experiment with various manual brewing techniques using beans sourced from a rotating lineup of roasters.
Specialty drinks
40 LBS Coffee Bar, various locations | From brown sugar lattes and cold shaken cappuccinos to cortados and affogatos made with Tillamook ice cream and Coava coffee, you’ll find something to suit the season and your mood.
For latte art lovers
SORO SORO Coffee & Dessert, 2250 E. Burnside St. | This small Korean cafe and gift store serves animal-themed treats and special drinks — like banana bread lattes — topped with whimsical designs.
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Hello from Louisville! I’ve been down south the last week and a half to visit my mom again. But this trip also had the added bonus of an opportunity to reconnect with some family and childhood friends I hadn’t seen in years. I’ve also got a new little cousin who is a “probably even a bigger Taylor Swift fan” than me.
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