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Portland Weekend Amusements (June 28-30, 2013)

June 27, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

The first really warm weekend of the year is upon us, so of course: beer. Portland’s summer seems to have begun a bit early this year – the 4th of July isn’t until next week!

Friday

Back Row Picture Show: The Octagon

Back Row Picture Show

The Back Row Picture Show (tag line: Lights! Camera! Disappointment. We make bad movies worse.) takes place every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at the East Bank Saloon (727 SE Grand).

Hosted by Jessica Lea DeNardo and Jay Mackin, Back Row Picture Show is a comedy spectacle where cult movies of questionable origin are screened and insulted – MST3K for the low brow Portland bar crowd.

This week’s film is The Octagon.

All Weekend

North American Organic Brewers Festival

North American Organic Brewers FestivalThe 2013 North American Organic Brewers Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 27 through 30, at Overlook Park in North Portland (N. Fremont and Interstate).

Over the years this has become one of my favorite local beer festivals. Over 60 organic beers and ciders will be available this year, and you’ll find food and vendors, live music, and plenty of shade under the big trees.

Admission is free, but tasting requires a $6 reusable cornstarch glass and $1 beer tokens for tastes. Get a dollar off your tasting mug by showing a validated TriMet ticket (the Yellow Line stops right at the park!), a ticket from the on-site bike corral, or three cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank. Kids are welcome with parents.

Sunday

Astronomy Day 2013

OMSICelebrating Astronomy Day, OMSI presents a full day of all things celestial, with opportunity for starry-eyed guests to learn little-known facts about the universe, constellations, stars and planets. Space travel and the fascinating realities of life on the space station are expected hot topics as Silverton-born, astronaut Don Pettit, Ph.D., is the featured guest and speaker. Astronomy Day activities are free and open to the public.

The fun goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dr. Pettit, who’s been a part of three space flights and lived on the International Space Station for over five months, speaks at 11:30 a.m. Visit the event webpage for more details.

For more weekend events and activities, follow me on twitter, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

Back Row Picture Show: The Octagon (June 28, 2013)

June 26, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Back Row Picture ShowThe Back Row Picture Show (tag line: Lights! Camera! Disappointment. We make bad movies worse.) takes place every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at the East Bank Saloon (727 SE Grand).

Hosted by Jessica Lea DeNardo and Jay Mackin, Back Row Picture Show is a comedy spectacle where cult movies of questionable origin are screened and insulted – it’s like MST3K for the low brow Portland bar crowd.

This week’s film is The Octagon.

Chuck Norris leads a one-man panty-raid on a terrorist ninja summer camp in…The Octagon!
Joining Jess and Jay this week will be guest-riffer Aaron Hall, expert on all things MMA and Chuck Norris.

Admission is free. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Follow @BackRowPDX on Twitter and visit the Facebook page for more details.

Happy Blogiversary to Me – Dave Knows Turns 6!

June 22, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Dave Knows Portland ButtonToday, June 22, 2013, is the 6th anniversary of my very first blog post here at Dave Knows.

Though the blog hasn’t exactly been going gangbusters this past year (you can thank these little guys), it is still limping along. In fact this post you’re reading right now is #3000 [Ed.: Holy shit!].

Thank you for reading over the years, and please do stick around – I still have some blogging left in me!

Portland Weekend Amusements (June 21-23, 2013)

June 19, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

The longest days of the year are upon us, as are the summer festivals dedicated to drinking and leisuring in the sun, when it makes an appearance.

Friday-Saturday

Cider Summit PDX

Cider Summit PDXThe 2013 takes place Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22 at Elizabeth Caruthers Park (3508 SW Moody) in the South Waterfront.

This year’s lineup features over a hundred varieties of cider from Oregon, Washington, Vermont, Colorado, Michigan, and a half dozen foreign countries.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. This event is 21 and over only, but dogs are allowed!

Sunday

Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways

Sunday ParkwaysSunday Parkways are back again in 2013. The Northeast Portland episode takes place this Sunday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along an 8 mile route.

Explore Neighborhood Greenways and the Cully Boulevard Cycletrack while you make your way around the Northeast Portland route. Lots of activities, music, and food will be at Woodlawn, Alberta, and Fernhill Parks, plus Rigler School.

Visit the website to view or download the map and highlights brochure.

The Great Flood of 1894 (18-June-2013)

June 18, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Kick Ass Oregon HistoryJoin the Kick Ass Oregon History crew on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 for their 2nd Year Anniversary Party at the Jack London Bar (529 SW 4th) – and a presentation on the Great Flood of 1894, when the Willamette reached its all time Portland high water mark.

It was two years ago that Terry, who runs the show at The JLB, approached The Resident Historian and said, “I Googled Danford Balch and your podcast came up. So, do you want to come down to my new/ old timey bar and talk about The Hanging Danford Balch?” (Cause Terry is IRL all geeked out on Danford Balch) And The Resident Historian responded with a resounding “Fuck Yeah!!” This seems like something we should celebrate, yeah?

There will be booze, and cake of course! The edification and fun begins at 7:30 p.m. Entry is free. Visit OrHistory.com for more details.

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