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Portland Weekend Amusements (12-14 August 2016)

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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 2016Alberta 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 CelebrationSeaport 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 CroatiaTaste 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 ArmyTimbers 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 Festival 2016India 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 ParkMovies 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

Timbers Army Block Party (15 August 2015)

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Timbers ArmyThe 2nd annual Timbers Army Block Party takes place Saturday, 15 August 2015 in front of the Fanladen (1633 SW Alder) between 16th and 17th.

Of course there’s a big tent for shade – and a beer and cider garden (21 and over, $4 beers for 107ist members), in addition to food vendors, a bouncy castle for the kids, music, games, and more.

At 7 PM watch the Timbers face Real Salt Lake on one of the multiple outdoor screens.

All proceeds benefit the 107ist Community Fund.

Weekend Amusements (January 13-16, 2012)

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Don’t let the mid-January doldrums get to you, there are plenty of fun things to do this weekend, and Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Don’t miss PFM’s winter market on Saturday, and please peruse the lovingly curated list of events and activities below!

Friday

PortlandiaWhere to Watch Portlandia In Portland

Updated for 2012: season 2!
Don’t have a TV? Don’t have the Independent Film Channel? Watch Portlandia, if you’re into that sort of thing, at the Portland venues listed below.
Portlandia season 2 airs of Fridays, beginning on January 6, 2012. [more]

Saturday-Monday

National Park ServiceFee Free Days at Fort Vancouver

In celebration of Martin Luther King Junior Day (Monday, January 16), admission is free to all National Parks from Saturday, January 14 through Monday, January 16.

This includes Fort Vancouver! [more]

Saturday

Annual J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday BashJ.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Bash

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien‘s birthday is actually January 3rd, but the McMenamins’ 2012 J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Celebration takes place this Saturday, January 14 at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd).

“Elves, wizards, ents, orcs and all others are welcome to join us for this celebration of one of the 20th century’s most influential authors.” [more]

107ist107ist Annual General Meeting

We are pleased to announce that we have finalized the date and location for our Annual General Membership Meeting.

The meeting will be open to current members of all ages. In addition, you are invited to bring one guest to the meeting who does not need to be a 107ist member.

Important: Because space is limited, both Members and guests must RSVP for the meeting & movie [more]

Sunday

Portland Art MuseumFree Museum Family Day Celebrating Japanese Prints

Join this lively celebration of Japanese printmaking on Free Museum Family Day. Make woodblock prints, create mini-ikebana flower arrangements and transform into fantastical Kabuki characters. Don’t miss this day of traditional and contemporary Japanese visual art, music, dance, and theater. [more]

Buckman-Kerns Brewfest 2012Buckman-Kerns Brewfest 2012

The second annual Buckman-Kerns Brewfest returns Sunday, January 15, 2012 to The East Burn (1800 E. Burnside), from noon until 8pm.

The neighborhood breweries taking part in this rare January brewfest include Buckman Village Brewery, Burnside Brewing Co., and more! [more]

Monday

Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?'”

Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities.

The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems. [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.

Timbers Army First Thursday (1-December-2011)

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Timbers ArmyThe last Timbers Army First Thursday of 2011 takes place on December 1 at Bottles (5015 NE Fremont).

If it’s First Thursday, it’s Timbers Army time.

In an effort to spread the love to our generous 107ist partner bars, we’re shifting December’s First Thursday to Bottles, 5015 NE Fremont Street, Portland. Come and enjoy $3.50 pints with your 107ist card. 8 revolving taps, hundreds of bottled beers, BBQ grub, and a covered deck are all available.

Of course start time is 7:01pm!

Weekend Amusements (November 18-20, 2011)

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The holiday bazaars are already upon us, plus two Timbers Army events, a film fest, World Toilet Day, and this weekend’s featured event: D.B. Cooper Night!

All Weekend

Northwest Filmmakers' Festival 2011Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival 2011

The 38th annual Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival kicks off Friday, November 11, 2011 with an opening night party at the Portland Art Museum’s Fields Ballroom (1119 SW Park). The film screenings, panels, and parties continue through November 20 at numerous venues. This is the Northwest Film Center‘s 40th anniversary season. [more]

Friday

Columbia River Gorge 25Gorge Birthday Bash

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area at the Gorge Birthday Bash this Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Leftbank Annex (101 North Weidler).

“The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area encompasses 292,500 acres, the entire length of the Columbia River Gorge.” [more]

Offbeat Belly DanceOffbeat Belly Dance

Every third Friday of the month the Blue Monk (3341 SE Belmont) hosts the Offbeat Belly Dance collective, a club rocking, good timing, genre-defying gang of badass belly dancers.

This Friday, November 18, 2011, is no exception – the Offbeat! This Friday! FREE! Fun! Fiercely Awesome Lineup! Woo! Get Some! [more]

Saturday

World Toilet DayWorld Toilet Day 2011

World Toilet Day 2011, an annual celebration of the importance of sanitation to raise global awareness of the struggle 2.6 billion face every day without access to proper, clean sanitation, takes place on Saturday, November 19. Activities are planned throughout the world. [more]

SCRAPSCRAP Holiday Bazaar & Port City Bizarre Bazaar

Portland’s non-profit organized creative reuse center, SCRAP (2915 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.), is hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10am to 6pm.

“Give your loved ones SCRAPpy gifts this holiday season! For one day only, we will host 18+ local artisans selling their wares made from a minimum of 75% reused materials.” [more]

Wild Arts FestivalWild Arts Festival 2011

The 31st annual Wild Arts Festival, presented by and benefiting the Audubon Society of Portland, takes place this Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, 2011 at Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn).

The Wild Arts Festival celebrates nature in the work of regionally and nationally-known artists and writers . . .[more]

Timbers ArmyTimbers Army 3rd Saturday

The first ever MLS post-season Timbers Army 3rd Saturday takes place November 19, 2011.

“Holy schnikees! It’s the off season! That means it is time for Third Saturday (and catz and raves and speculating and then more catz) and all of it’s drunken hijinks! . . .” [more]

Sunday

OHSSunday Lecture: Matt Love on the Yaquina Bay Bridge

The Oregon Historical Society (1200 SW Park Avenue) presents a Sunday Lecture by Matt Love on November 20, 2011 at 2pm. He will be discussing his new book, Love and the Green Lady: Meditations on the Yaquina Bay Bridge: Oregon’s Crown Jewel of Socialism. [more]

Timbers ArmyTimbers Army 2011 MLS Cup Final Viewing

Join the Timbers Army and 107ist on Sunday, November 20, 2011 for a special screening of the MLS Cup Final at the Mission Theater (1624 SW Glisan).

Watch the Cup Final matchup between the LA Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo live, and enjoy the company of your fellow Timbers supporters. An assortment of Timbers Army merchandise will available to buy as well. [more]

Featured Event!

Kick Ass Oregon History Presents: DB Cooper Night

Join the geeked-out history folks of Kick Ass Oregon History for D.B. Cooper Night at Mississippi Studios (3939 N. Mississippi) on Sunday, November 20, 2011. The edifying fun, co-sponsored by Lost Oregon, Jennifer Wells Design Glass Studio, and Dave Knows Portland [that’s me!] begins at 7:30pm!

“DB Cooper Nite will (honor? celebrate? recognise? condemn?) note the 40th anniversary of the only unsolved skyjacking in United States Aviation History.” [more]

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.