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Archives for June 2012

Happy Birthday Dear Blog: Dave Knows Portland Turns 5!

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Whew, five years ago today I started this blog – with a post about beer of course!

2,746 posts later I’m still not bored with it, so as long as you’re all still paying attention, I think I’ll keep going.

Though I expect beer, the Timbers, and Fairs and Festivals will continue to dominate the coverage here, soon you may see a bit more of an emphasis on family-friendly activities – as many of you know my wife Heather and I are expecting twin boys. When they arrive [soon!], please forgive the inevitably less rigorous posting schedule – I’ve been told babies take up a lot of time . . . But don’t worry, I have no intentions to abandon the blog (nor turn it into a baby blog).

Thanks for reading!

Portland Weekend Amusements and Events (June 22-24, 2012)

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Summer is finally here – which in Portland means festivals, bikes, Timbers, and more (pretty much exactly like Spring and Fall).

Ongoing

Pedalpalooza 2012Pedalpalooza 2012

“Pedalpalooza is 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 272 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.”

Runs June 7-30. [more]

All Weekend

Good in the HoodGood in the Hood

The 20th annual multicultural music, food festival, and parade, Good in the Hood, takes place this weekend, June 22 through 24, 2012, at Lillis-Albina Park (N. Flint and Russell Streets).

It’s Good Neighbor Night from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, featuring live music by Andy Stokes Band and Nekked Bonz. The Good in the Hood parade and the Good Neighbor run/walk take place Saturday at 11 a.m. [more]

Friday

Portland Art MuseumPortland Art Museum Free Day

Admission to the Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park) is free on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The museum offers free admission ever fourth Friday (5 p.m.- 8 p.m.) of the month, so if you can’t make it this week, mark July 28, 2012 on your calendar! [more]

Laughter is the Best MedicineLaughter is the Best Medicine: A Night of Comedy

The third annual Laughter is the Best Medicine, presented by the Vital Life Foundation, takes place Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Alberta Rose Theater (3000 NE Alberta).

Hosted by Dave “Gruber” Allen (best knowns as the guidance counselor on Freaks and Geeks), this comedy fundraiser benefits the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. [more]

Saturday

Cider Summit PortlandCider Summit Portland

The second annual Cider Summit Portland takes place Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Elizabeth Caruthers Park (3508 SW Moody) from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

The lineup features multiple ciders from two dozen cideries, including Oregon’s 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Wandering Aengus, Blue Mountain Cider Company, Bushwhacker, Carlton Cyderworks, and EZ Orchards, and lots more. [more]

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysNorth Portland Sunday Parkways

The second of five 2012 Sunday Parkways takes place this Sunday, June 24, 2012 in North Portland.

From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on wind your way on bike or foot through mostly residential streets free of car traffic, from one park to the next. This year’s route is 9.5 miles long. [more]

Portland TimbersPortland Timbers vs. Seattle Flounders

The Portland Timbers (3-6-4) play host to their Cascadian rivals, Seattle Sounders (7-4-4), at Jeld-Wen Field today at 2 p.m.

Hard to believe, but the Timbers are undefeated in league play at Jeld-Wen field since April 7 – with two wins and two draws. [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

Portland Area 4th of July Fireworks (2012)

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2013 Fireworks details here!

Fireworks!There will be several fireworks shows in the Portland area on Wednesday, July 4th 2012. All of the shows listed below can be seen from the sponsoring event venues and surrounding areas – find a roof or a hill for the best viewing!

Fort Vancouver

One of the largest fireworks displays west of the Mississippi River, Fort Vancouver’s show starts at 10:05 p.m. The display can be seen from miles around, but is best seen from the north side of the Columbia. The fireworks show is the climax to a day of festivities at the fort – visit the website for more information, including ticket prices and entertainment schedules.

Waterfront Blues Festival

This show, which kicks off at 10 p.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, is the largest fireworks show in Oregon. Viewable from anyplace around town that has a nice view of downtown. Of course if you’re attending the blues festival, you’ll have a great view.

Oaks Park

Also on the Willamette, the Oaks Park 4th of July Spectacular starts at dusk. Viewable from parts of SE Portland and of course at the park, where if the weather’s nice, you might consider picnicking. Admission for July 4th is $5 ($3 for seniors 62 and up, and $2 for kids 15 and younger). No personal fireworks or alcohol allowed in the park! Ride bracelets valid until midnight, and there will be live music and entertainment throughout the day. Summertime at Oaks Park can be blissful.

Corbett Fun Festival

The Corbett Fun Festival features an annual parade, live music, and of course: Fireworks – around dusk. It’s the largest fireworks display in East County!

Fireworks photo by Wikipedia contributor Exec8, used here under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Portland Public Outdoor Pools Are Open (2012)

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Peninsula PoolPortland’s outdoor pools opened for summer 2012 on Monday, June 18 – all remain open through August – some into early September.

The outdoor pools:

Photo credits: Peninsula Pool image from Portland Parks website. Rooftop pool image (visible on homepage – not actually a Portland Parks pool!) from Wikimedia Commons – photographer: Hu Totya.

Good in the Hood (June 22-24, 2012)

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Good in the HoodThe 20th annual multicultural music, food festival, and parade, Good in the Hood, takes place this weekend, June 22 through 24, 2012, at Lillis-Albina Park (N. Flint and Russell Streets).

It’s Good Neighbor Night from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, featuring live music by Andy Stokes Band and Nekked Bonz. The Good in the Hood parade and the Good Neighbor run/walk take place Saturday at 11 a.m.

Both Saturday and Sunday enjoy ethnic food, a beer and wine garden (21+ only!), Kidspace, a 3-point basketball shoot off, plus lots more. (Vendor hours are noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.) Enjoy live music every night of the festival, on two stages, by Patrick Lamb, Soul Vaccination, Ocean 503, Melao de Cuba, and lots more.

Visit the website for more information, including a downloadable flyer (pdf). Organizers request a donation of 2 cans of food, and sorry, no dogs allowed.