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Weekend Amusements (November 4-6, 2011)

November 3, 2011 by Dave 2 Comments

Sausage, coffee, crafts, pinball, and more. Yup, a fantastic weekend!

All Weekend

Siren NationSiren Nation 2011

Siren Nation’s mission is to inspire and empower women of all ages to create their own art and to highlight the many achievements of women in the arts. Siren Nation promotes and showcases the original work of women artists by creating year round performance, exhibition, and educational opportunities. [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Portland's Largest Garage SalePortland’s Largest Garage Sale

Portland’s Largest Garage Sale returns to the Expo Center (2060 N Marine Dr) this Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8am to 5pm.

They call it a “garage sale” but really it’s like a huge flea market. [more]

Coffee Fair 2011Coffee Fair 2011

The 2011 Coffee Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, 2011 at the World Forestry Center (4033 SW Canyon Road).

“Fuel your caffeine addiction with Coffee Fair, a special event dedicated to espresso, lattes, and the plain ol’ Cup O’ Joe. Smell, taste, and learn about specialty coffees from knowledgeable local roasters.” [more]

Saturday

Verboort Sausage FestivalVerboort Sausage and Kraut Dinner

I’m attending for my first time this year. Excited! Hungry!

The 77th Annual Verboort Sausage & Kraut Dinner, Oregon’s longest running community sausage feed, takes place Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the unincorporated Washington County community of Verboort on the grounds of the Visitation Church. [more]

Reed CollegeThe Ladd & Reed Legacy: William S. Ladd and Simeon Reed

The Architectural Heritage Center (701 SE Grand) presents The Ladd & Reed Legacy: William S. Ladd and Simeon Reed this Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10am.

“Join us as Richard N. Ross, shares the story and lasting impacts of two remarkable Oregon pioneer families on Portland’s development.” [more]

Holiday BazaarDennis 7 Dees Holiday Bazaar

Celebrate harvest time and get a head start on your holiday shopping with over 50 local & talented craftspeople, artists, musicians and foodsters. You’ll find handmade items including chocolates, soaps, skin care products, clothing, jewelry, mittens, scarves, wreaths, garden ornaments, candles, glass items, artwork and much much more! Raffle of artists items benefiting Tucker-Maxon School in SE Portland. [more]

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little WomenLouisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women

Join Century of Action and the Multnomah County Library this Saturday, November 5, 2011 for a special presentation of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.

“Louisa May Alcott supported equal rights for women and organized them to vote 40 years before the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920.” [more]

Sunday

Cascadia Pinball CupCascadia Pinball Cup 2011

The Cascadia Cup 2011 will be held on Sunday, November 6th starting at 12:00pm at Cbar.

Registration is now in limited mode. Contact Dropshot if you would like to play in this Sundays tournament.

[more]

Filed Under: Art, Beer, Cascadia, Edification, Festivals and Fairs, Food, History, Out of town, Pinball, Portland, Weekend

Comments

  1. Rachel H says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    OMG! The holiday bazaars are out of control:
    http://mod.portlandmercury.com/mod/archives/2011/11/04/holiday-shopping-is-bazaar

  2. Rachel H says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    also ps: my husband will also be at the kraut fest, hope you guys meet finally!

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