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The illuminated outline of a martini glass affixed to a multi-story home lights up the night.
History
Portland’s illuminated martini glass in the West Hills
The 30-ft-by-30-ft sign is turned on for the holiday season each year.
November 18, 2025 04:17 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A group of 30 or so people sit outside at Advice Booth for Untapped Trivia.
Culture
Trivia nights in Portland
Let’s get quizzical.
May 21, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Red confetti falls in front of a crowd of Formula E fans cheering on the race. Almost every single person is holding their phones up in the air to try to take a video.
Events
Formula E whirs into town for second lap at Portland E-Prix
The all-electric racing event brings on-track excitement and off-track entertainment to its charged-up fanbase June 29-30.
May 15, 2024
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Ben McBee
A woman wearing a grey alien mask pets a dog
Events
The 24th annual McMenamins UFO Festival
Extraterrestrials of all kinds will land their spacecraft in McMinnville in honor of the historic 1950 Trent UFO sighting with a parade, speakers, and more.
May 15, 2024
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Ben McBee
Red, yellow, green, and pink florals cover the bottom 8 ft or so of a light pole on a sidewalk outside of Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Events
The City of Roses bursts into bloom with large-scale public floral displays
April showers have brought May flowers in the form of the second annual Bloom Tour and pop-up installations.
May 10, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Orange and black Biketown e-bikes with Nike logos rest unattended on bike racks in a public plaza.
City
How to get around Portland without a car
Walk, bike, ride public transit, or rent an e-bike or e-scooter using PBOT’s online SmartTrips tools.
May 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two Mexican folkloric dancers with red ribbons in their hair twirl their long, colorful skirts outside on a sunny day.
Events
Oregon’s largest multicultural festival returns to Portland for Cinco de Mayo
The Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta embraces Mexican culture through food, performances, activities, and shopping May 3-5 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
April 30, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
two people clink two glasses of wine over a table of food
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People sit at picnic tables and around a covered fire pit in a courtyard surrounded by food carts on a cloudy day.
Food
Embark on an appetizing adventure during Portland Food Cart Week
The event celebrates and supports the small eateries that contribute to Portland’s reputation as a culinary paradise.
April 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Fans mill about the outside of Portland's Moda Center, which is illuminated in bright red against the dusky sky.
Sports
March Madness makes its way to the Moda Center
The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament Portland Regional will feature a Fan Fest and exciting matchups between national powerhouses, March 29-April 1.
March 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
A color and black and white strip of photos show two people posing in a photo booth at Star Bar in Portland.
Business
Asked: What are the best photo booths in bars around Portland?
In the age of instant gratification and digital images, photo booths offer a satisfying return to that three-, four-, maybe five-minute wait for a keepsake you can hold.
March 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Rose City Rollers Wheels of Justice team poses with their world championship medals in 2019.
Events
The roller derby world championships are coming to Portland
Veterans Memorial Coliseum will host 13 different teams from around the globe at the event Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3.
October 28, 2024
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Ben McBee
A residential home has transformed its front yard into a Halloween wonderland with dozens of lighted jack-o-lanterns, lights, and other vintage decorations.
Culture
These local Halloween yard displays will lift your spirits
Drive to seven Southeast Portland homes that are fit for Hallo-kings and Hallo-queens.
October 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Sun shines on the front of Portland City Hall, where the local government operates.
City
Here’s how the 2024 general election will change Portland city government
Portlanders have big choices ahead of them as the city prepares to enter 2025 with a new mayor and 12 City Council members.
October 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
People sitting in a dramatically lit wooden booth eat small plates and drink cocktails.
Food
Where to grab a late-night meal in Portland
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around the Rose City.
October 24, 2024
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Staff
A multi wall mural shows a Sandworm from the Beetlejuice movie and other pumpkin inspired paintings.
City
This is not a trick: New Central Eastside murals are a treat ahead of Halloween
The space will double as an edible garden and event space.
October 24, 2024
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Ben McBee
An animator's hand poses a miniature stop-motion figurine of a smiling Sasquatch wearing a suit and bowtie.
Business
LAIKA will help Portland State University develop new animation program
The Oscar-winning studio will also fund scholarships for six students.
October 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A food worker passes food to an outstretched hand at a window.
Play
Pitch in with these volunteer opportunities in Portland
This list of volunteer opportunities around Rose City includes everything from fostering a pet to mentoring at-risk youth.
October 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Mount St. Helens rises over a hazy horizon with a light dusting of snow on its peak. In front you can see the blue stripe of the Columbia River and falls colors that blanket Portland. The Fremont Bridge's white arch peeks just above the evergreen trees in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Council Crest Park
Get your steps in as you climb to one of Portland’s tallest points, which offers vistas of five Cascade peaks as well as an off-leash dog park.
October 22, 2024
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Ben McBee
Two alien figurines work on a grotesque operating table where guests at the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium can stick their head for a pretend picture.
Culture
Try on these Portland-inspired Halloween costumes
Short on time and creativity? We’ve got you covered with some costume ideas that will help keep Portland weird.
October 22, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Events
Help rid Portland’s natural areas of invasive vines on No Ivy Day
Volunteer your time at one of 17 No Ivy Day events across the metro area.
October 21, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez