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Food

Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived

This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Portland.

July 19, 2024

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Monica Garske

A red highland cow lifts its chin just above a wire fence looking for treats.

Travel and Outdoors

Head up to Highland Farms to meet a herd of ‘hairy coos’

The property on the way to Mount Hood offers animal tours, hosts private events, and has Airbnbs to reserve for your next getaway.

July 18, 2024

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Ben McBee

Cirque du Soleil performers form a human tower, while one in the foreground holds a large teeter totter.

Events

Catch high-flying acrobatics under the big top with Cirque du Soleil

The touring show “Kooza” will run from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Portland Expo Center.

July 18, 2024

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Ben McBee

Events

The Sports Bra winds up for 3rd annual Pride Block Party

The Northeast Portland pub that only shows women’s athletics has a stacked lineup of activities.

July 17, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Two men and two women are seated at a table in a restaurant with plates of food in front of them. They're smiling at the camera.

Culture

Would you eat dinner with 5 strangers? Timeleft wants to help you make friends in Portland

The app uses an algorithm to match like-minded locals and arranges meet-ups at restaurants of its choosing.

July 17, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Artist Jack Kent poses with a flying V guitar, decorated with a cartoon seagull, slung over his shoulders. He also wears a black hat with Rip City in white and red lettering. His T-shirt says Fine Art & Jazz Festival from Newport, Oregon.

Culture

Artist spotlight: Sketchy People

Jack Kent turned people watching into an art in Portland, capturing eight years (and counting) of the city’s unique scenes and quirky characters through his comics series.

July 16, 2024

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Ben McBee

Development

‘Constellation of Connection’ design proposal will reimagine Portland State University’s campus

The university is partnering with Walker Macy Collaborative to activate street-level spaces “by bringing the energy from inside PSU buildings to outdoor locations.”

July 16, 2024

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Ben McBee

Hundreds of people on blankets and lawn chairs gather on a sloping field under the large gothic arches of the St. Johns Bridge.

Events

44th Cathedral Park Jazz Festival returns with free concerts for all

Local blues and jazz musicians will perform beneath the iconic St. Johns Bridge.

July 15, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

An outdoor gazebo over lounge furniture, an outdoor dining set, and two outdoor lounge chairs.