Pickathon 2025 will return Thursday, Jul 31–Sunday, Aug. 3 | Photo by Pickathon Music Festival LLC
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Portland’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget.
The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from major arenas to pianos in the park, there’s a stage for any type of tune. Get to know them all with our local guide.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way | As the original venue at the Rose Quarter, this building has seen plenty of history since it was built in 1960, hosting The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Queen, and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, just to name a few.
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. | Billed as the “musician’s music venue,” this award-winning location and the attached Bar Bar are like heaven for live music lovers. Unbroken sight lines and quality A/V specs make for a smooth show devoid of unwanted distractions.
The Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St. | You’ll find pool, pinball, and pub grub on the ground level and plenty of singing and dancing in the basement. If you’re looking for a neighborhood hangout, this is your place.
Annual Juneteenth Celebration | 4-8 p.m. | Beaverton Baha’i Center, Beaverton | Free | Commemorate the holiday with food, music, games, art, and a drum circle.
Nicole Byer | 9:30 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $36.99+ | You may know this comedy star from Netflix’s “Nailed It!,” NBC’s “Grand Crew,” or her stand-up special, “Nicole Byer: Big Beautiful Weirdo.”
Friday, June 20
Festival of Balloons | Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Cook Family Park, Tigard | $17+ | This three-day extravaganza will include hot air balloon launches and rides, food, carnival games, live entertainment, and other kid-friendly activities.
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts presents “ANIMATION: Script to Screen” | Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Lakewood Center for the Arts, Lake Oswego | Free | Expect live talks from the animators behind movies like “Wallace & Gromit” and “Coraline” at the featured exhibit for this fest.
Saturday, June 21
Pollinator Festival | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marshall Park, Vancouver, WA | Free | Celebrate bees, butterflies, and yes, even mosquitoes at this festival featuring kids’ crafts and games, live speakers, and educational walking tours.
7th Annual Edgefield Brewfest | 12-7 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale | $33+ | Choose your brew from a selection of more than 100 craft beers and ciders from the Pacific Northwest — kids and pets are welcome.
Sunday, June 22
Camas PRIDE Live Your Best Life Block Party | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Birch Street, Downtown Camas, Camas, WA | Free | The final day of this Pride Month celebration is even bigger this year, taking over two blocks.
Juneteenth. Observe the holiday with a Black Liberation bike ride tonight at 6 p.m. or the Miracles Club’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6 p.m. — get details + find more events here.
Civic
Rose City may be one step closer to having a pro baseball team. A bill setting aside $800 million for the construction of a new stadium — if the MLB decides to expand to Portland — was approved by the Oregon House this week and is now headed to the governor’s desk. (KGW 8)
Coming Soon
Berlu Bakery is slated to reopen this month in a new space around the corner from its former brick-and-mortar off Belmont. Fans of the bakery’s famous bánh bò nướng will be able to try vegan, coffee, pandan, and “avocado toast-ified” versions of the treat. (Portland Monthly)
Award
Speaking of baked goods, Portland’s JinJu Patisserie took home a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bakery this week. If you find yourself at the Northwest Portland spot, grab a brown-kie for us.
Stat
25%. That’s how much rates for Portland street parking will increase starting Tuesday, July 1. The change — which amounts to a $0.60 increase per hour downtown — is anticipated to generate ~$5.5 million each year. (FOX 12)
Now Open
Luncheonette, a new cafe at 147 Cumberland Ave., opens today at 8 a.m. The menu features sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and beverages like teas, coffees, and kombucha on tap. (Portland Food Map)
The Word
Steak. T-bone steak, that is. Lawmakers voted this week to declare the T-bone Oregon’s official state steak, in commemoration of the state’s long history of cattle ranging. (FOX 12)
Try This
All aboard: Hop on Portland Spirit’s high-speed jet boat for the Bigfoot Adventure Cruise — an 80-mile ride to Multnomah Falls with narration by Cliff Barackman of “Finding Bigfoot.” Explore the history and lore of sasquatch on this seasonal cruise, offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays (June through September). Grab tickets.*
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