Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, it’s a great time to give to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the gifts we think will do the trick:
Custom initial jewelry dish | $16.99 | A sweet, delicate ceramic jewelry tray you can customize with their initial.
Local pick:Knot Springs Gift Card | Price varies | You can’t really go wrong with the gift of peace, quiet, and pampering.
Weighted silk lavender eye pillow | $19.99 | A silk sleep mask and a cooling gel eye mask are included in this spa set named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Barefoot Dreams lounge top | $99 | There may be no better gift than something luxuriously soft, cuddly, and cozy — this lounge top fits the bill.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Local pick:Steven Smith Teamaker Gift Set | $29-$70 | Let them cozy up with one of these sets that pairs tea with cups, tea pots, or chocolates.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | $25 | You don’t have to worry about this lipstick flattering them — Black Honey is designed to look incredible (and different) on everyone.
Special Event: Kelsey Cook | Thursday, May 1-Saturday, May 3 | Times vary | Helium Comedy Club | $37+ | You can bet the daughter of an international yo-yo champion and a professional foosball player will have some solid jokes — come to this comedian’s show prepared to laugh hard.
Friday, May 2
Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Friday, May 2-Monday, May 5 | Times vary | Tom McCall Waterfront Park | $12+ | Celebrate Mexican culture with this major festival featuring live music, an artisan village, family carnival, face painting, a naturalization ceremony, and more.
Stitch & B!tch | Friday, May 2-Friday, March 6 | 4-8 p.m. | Portland Wine Company | Free | Untangle all that stress from the work week with a little wine, yarn, and a good ole fashion yap session.
Trisha Paytas: The Eras of Trish Tour | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $40+ | From her famous King Tut video to her “Just Trish” podcast, this internet celebrity has made quite the memorable wave.
Saturday, May 3
Spring Garden Fair | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Clackamas County Event Center, Canby | $7+ | It’s flower power to the max at this gardening fair featuring 100+ vendors, a potting station, kids corner, silent auction, food trucks, and more.
The Portland Derby | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Redd on Salmon | $25 | Bust out your fancy hats and prepare for cocktails, horse race streaming, games, live DJ, and a contest for the best dressed couple.
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts | $20+ | Put on your finest tea party attire and join Northwest Children’s Theater for an interactive, family-friendly show, complete with sweet treats and tasty snacks, from Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 18.*
Sunday, May 4
May the Fourth Be Drag Brunch | 11 a.m. | Clarklewis Restaurant | $20 | Do or do not. There is no try when it comes to having a blast at this family-friendly “Stars Wars"-themed brunch.
Wednesday, May 7
Candle Paint Night | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lazy Days Brewing Company, Beaverton | $35 | Great company, delicious brews, and some spring-y candles to decorate — what else do you need on a Wednesday?
Sunday, May 11
Mother Earth Plant Sale & Eco Fair | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale | Free | Celebrate all things Earthy with workshops, plants, vendors, and garden tours during this community event — plus, enjoy ticketed talks and tours with the internationally-renowned Françoise Weeks.*
Portland is starting to get its first looks at the Hillsboro Hops’ new $150 million ball park/music venue. New renderings show that the stadium includes three full-sized kitchens, a club lounge with upscale food options, and an intentional northeastern orientation that will keep every one of the 6,000 shaded. The park is expected to open within a year. (Portland Business Journal)
Real Estate
The 26-acre farm featured on TLC’s show “Little People, Big World” is now on the market for just under $3 million. The stars of the show, the Rolofts, purchased the home in 1989, but have since completed several renovations that now leave the home with five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a pool + hot tub, and a play castle. (KOIN)
Sports
Things are certainly shaking up at Portland Trail Blazers’ offices — the team has decided not to renew the contracts of three assistant coaches. Why and what will this mean for next season? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Trail Blazers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Environment
Woodn’t you know? Portland’s Friends of Trees just planted their millionth tree since launching in 1989. The tree given the honor was a silver leaf oak, a species native to the southwestern US and Mexico as a nod to the PNW’s hotter + drier temperatures brought on by climate change. It can be found next to Friends of Trees’ headquarters in Irvington. (The Oregonian)
Coming Soon
Balkan cuisine pop-up Alma is moving into its first permanent location this summer. Inspired by his family’s culture, the restaurant will offer tapas style, Halal-friendly dishes like lamb with a sticky pomegranate sauce and tomato corba, which is a light Turkish soup. The restaurant’s drink menu will also feature Balkan wines, house-fermented yogurt liqueur, and flights of rakia with pickled veggies. (Eater Portland)
Open
A new speakeasy has landed in an unexpected location — the Portland Airport. Located before airport security, Aurora is a full step into a technicolor world that looks a little like it belongs in a 1970s space show. Expect cocktails like the Diamond Tooth, a fancy slushie-type cocktail for fans of the lemon drop, and the ramen-inspired Good Soup with its bone broth + Wild Turkey whiskey. (Eater Portland)
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Biz
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Good times await around the fire pits at Arygle Winery in downtown Dundee. | Photo via @argylewinery
How merlot can you go, Portland? There’s no shortage of world-class wines produced right in our own backyard. But whether you’re a barrel-aged oenophile or still a bit green on the vine, there’s always more to discover about the metro area’s booming wine industry.
Ready? Yes way, rosé.
Wine down ‘round town
Start sipping at these tasting rooms and wine bars within city limits.
Hip Chicks Do Wine
The city’s oldest urban winery has aged like, well, fine wine. At this 1999 vintage, you can have a glass on the patio with your pooch, host an event, or weigh your options with a tasting.
Pours on the periphery
Not close enough to walk to, but no so far that you’ll need to stretch your legs when you get there, these suburban sips are up next.
Cho Wines
Married couple David and Lois Cho went from busking in Santa Monica to being featured on Wine Enthusiast’s “Future 40 Tastemakers” list in 2023.
Vines worth the drive
Visiting all 700+ wineries in the Willamette Valley is certainly a Sisyphean task, but here are our suggestions to get your feet (and your whistle) wet.
Stoller Family Estate
Book one of the property’s guest houses to get the most out of whatever tasting experience you decide on.
Swim trunks with pockets. These quick-drying swimsuit trunks have a hidden pocket built into an anti-chafe compression liner — perfect for keeping phones, keys, and cash safe on beach days.
I’m trying to decide how I would feel if someone took me to that new airport speakeasy on a date. On one hand, I do like an eclectic little adventure. But I like eclectic little adventures too much and would likely say yes if they suggest getting on whatever flight takes off next just for fun — especially after a few cocktails.
But maybe that’s just excellent planning by the airport.
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