Archives for August 2016
Portland Weekend Amusements (26-28 August 2016)
Summer ain’t over yet! The Organic Beer Fest, Festa Italiana, Hawthorne’s annual street fair – and more!
Thursday-Saturday
Festa Italiana
This is our 25th Festa Italiana Portland so we are going to celebrate it in a special way! The event takes place in "Portland's Piazza" Pioneer Courthouse Square. We will have Italian Music, Wine/Beer Gardens, Vendors, Dancing and plenty of Italian Food . A great celebration of Italian American culture in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Come join the fun at this family friendly event August 25-27th. Right on the Max Train line. The event is Free admission.
Thursday-Sunday
Organic Beer Fest
Two of Portland’s beloved industries – organic beer and sustainability – come together in an annual celebration designed to raise awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. We’re serving up more than 50 organic beers, ciders and mead along with live music, food, sustainability-oriented vendors, non-profits and a children’s area, all in a beautiful park setting.
Drink Organic, Save the Planet – One Beer at a Time!
Saturday
Jade International Night Market
The Jade International Night Market takes place every year and provides a unique cultural event that reflects the diversity of the Jade District communities. We envision an event that supports and roots the Jade District community in place, while providing an opportunity for community members and businesses to benefit economically from the event.
Sunday
Hawthorne Street Fair
Come visit Portland’s original “shop local” district on Sunday, August 28th between 11am and 7pm and explore over a hundred businesses dedicated to community involvement, making the area a desirable place to live, work, and shop.
Some of the highlights include:
- Main Music Stage at 34th Avenue
- Kids Activities at Kids At Heart (35th Ave)
- Muse Art Activities
- Beer gardens at Bazi Bierbrasserie (32nd Ave) and Hawthorne Hophouse (41st and Hawthorne)
- Vendors along the street between 31st and 38th Avenues
Ongoing – in the Parks
Movies in the Park
- Fri, August 26 – Mt Scott Park (SE 74th & Reedway St ) – Cinderalla (2015)
- Fri, August 26 – Hamilton Park (SW 45th & Hamilton St) – Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl
- Sat, August 27 – Laurelhurst Park (SE Cesar E Chavez & Stark St) – Star Wars – The Force Awakens
Concerts in the Park
- Sunday, Aug 28 – Laurelhurst Park – Providence Stage Band
Portland Weekend Amusements (19-21 August 2016)
Super hot weekend for the first Oregon Walkways, the 19th annual PDX Adult Soap Box Derby, the Jade International Market, Sunday Parkways, Shakespeare, movies, and concerts in parks – and more!
Saturday
Oregon Walkways
Join Better Block PDX and Oregon Walks for the first ever Oregon Walkways: a celebration of public space along the historic Portland Park Blocks – north and south of Burnside. Kick-off walk from SW Ankeny & Broadway (Ankeny Square by Bailey’s Tap Room) to the International Open Street Summit at PSU at 11am on Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities.
PDX Adult Soap Box Derby
CAMARADERIE, COMPETITION, AND COMMUNITY
Portland’s PDX Adult Soap Box Derby is a 100 + volunteer-fueled grass roots community event traditionally held the third Saturday in the month of August.
Once a year a brave group of racers convene on the daunting slopes of Mt. Tabor to test their metal to their mettle. These pages are dedicated to all those who have spilled their blood, or even worse, spilled their BEER. We thank the community and our beloved volcano for allowing us to tickle her spine.
“FLEXING PORTLAND’S CREATIVE MUSCLE SINCE 1997”
Jade International Night Market
The Jade International Night Market takes place every year and provides a unique cultural event that reflects the diversity of the Jade District communities. We envision an event that supports and roots the Jade District community in place, while providing an opportunity for community members and businesses to benefit economically from the event.
Sunday
Sunday Parkways – Southeast
City of Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente promotes healthy active living through a series of free events opening the city’s largest public space – its streets – to walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation while fostering civic pride, stimulating economic development, and represents the community, business, and government investments in Portland’s vitality, livability, and diversity.
Ongoing – in the Parks
Movies in the Park
- Fri, August 19 – Floyd Light Middle School (10800 SE Washington St) – Toy Story 3
- Sat, August 20 – Sewallcrest Park (SE 31st & Market St) – Best in Show
Flicks on the Bricks – and Pioneer Courthouse Square
- Fri, August 19 – The Sandlot (PG) with pre-movie entertainment by Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival
OPS Fest brings a new style of Shakespearean performance to the Portland area by reviving the old.
This weekend’s performances at Gabriel Park (SW 45th Ave & Vermont Street):
- Twelfe Night – All Male Cast – Sat. Aug. 20 @ 2PM
- Richard III – All Female Cast – Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7PM
Stumptown Stories Presents: Lost Treasures of Oregon (16 August 2016)
Stumptown Stories presents Lost Treasures of Oregon on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Jack London bar (basement of the Rialto, SW 4th and Alder).
JB Fisher (co-author of Portland on the Take) will spin talks of the Neahkahine Mountain treasure, lost Spanish gold that many have searched for, but none have found.
Joe Streckert (host of Interesting Times) will lead a (stationary) search for a time capsule laid by Theodore Roosevelt that was supposed to be opened in 2003, but has never been found.
Stumptown Stories, batshit crazy stories from the murkiest, weirdest, and nuttiest corners of Portland history, takes place the second Tuesday of every month [except we’re doing the 3rd Tuesday this month] at the Jack London.
Admission is free. Doors open at 7:00 PM, 21 and over only.
Portland Weekend Amusements (12-14 August 2016)
This weekend’s activities: Bridge Pedal, Alberta Street Fair, Seaport Celebration, Taste of Croatia, Timbers Army Block Party, India Fest – and more!
The Bite of Oregon takes over Waterfront Park all weekend with Oregon food, wine, and beer. The Bridge Pedal take place Sunday, August 14, 2016.
Saturday
Alberta Street Fair
The 19th Annual Alberta Street Fair, presented by Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care, is Saturday, August 13, 2016. The Fair offers an eclectic mix of activities and events that could only be found on Alberta Street and showcases the best of the Alberta Street community. The event features entertainment, music, vendors, food and drink for people of all ages.
Seaport Celebration
Join the fun on the waterfront at the family-friendly event of the summer!
The Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 will open up for a unique opportunity to go inside the fences of a working marine terminal, normally closed to the public. Best of all, parking and admission are free!
Experience Portland’s thriving working harbor by jumping on a jet boat ride, or throw on a helmet and try your hand at welding. Enjoy interactive booths from harbor businesses. From great musicians and delicious food, to thrilling activities for all ages, Seaport Celebration is the event not to be missed!
Taste of Croatia
The Taste of Croatia festival takes place Saturday, 13 August 2016 at the St. Birgitta Catholic Church in Linnton (11820 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR) from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Enjoy delicious Croatian food including roasted lamb and pork, traditional pastries – plus imported beer and wine while taking in Croatian folklore, music, and much more. There are kids activities too.
Timbers Army Block Party
Hey, kids! Time for our annual block party!
As in years past, we’ll take over the block in front of the Fanladen with match viewing, music, a dunk tank and bouncy house, and many options for beer, cider, and food.
Festivities go from 1 to 9pm. The match is at 4pm.
Sunday
India Fest
Bring your friends and family and come to Pioneer Courthouse Square for a free taste of Indian Culture! Get ready to experience a day of back-to-back dances, musical performances, and food from Portland’s finest Indian restaurants.
Don’t miss out on a memorable event that draws crowds from all over the West Coast!
Ongoing – in the Parks
Movies in the Park
- Fri, August 12 – Dawson Park (N Stanton St & Williams Ave) – Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
- Fri, August 12 – Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate Blvd) – Big Hero 6 (2014)
- Sat, August 13 – Parklane Park (SE 155th & Main St) – Big Hero 6 (Spanish with English Subtitles)
- Sun, August 14 – April Hill Park (SW 58th & Miles St) – Star Wars – The Force Awakens (2015)
Flicks on the Bricks – and Pioneer Courthouse Square
- Fri, August 12 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G)
with pre-movie entertainment by Kory Quinn
Concerts in the Park
- Sunday, Aug 14 – Washington Park – Portland Festival Symphony