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Weekend Amusements (July 8-10, 2011)

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The part of the summer where there are more worthy festivals and events happening each weekend than you can possibly make it to is upon us. Behold:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Movies in ParksMovies in the Park

The second 2011 installment of Portland Parks and Recreation movies in the park kicked off a couple weeks ago, but now things really kick in – with a movie every night this weekend!

Friday, July 8: Imagine That at Dickinson Park
Saturday, July 9: The Karate Kid (2010) at Brooklyn Park
Sunday, July 10: Shrek Forever After at Wilshire Park.

Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30pm and movies begin as soon as it’s dark. [more]

Friday

Churn-A-MentChurn-A-Ment: Ice Cream Competition

Dairy Farmers of Oregon presents the first annual Churn-A-Ment (pdf) on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Pioneer Courthouse Square. From 11am until 1:30pm witness celebrity chefs creating ice cream the old fashioned way, and enjoy free ice cream! [more]

All Female Artists ShowcaseFAB PDX: All Female Artists Showcase

Join FAB PDX, “a custom fabrication company operating in the heart of the industrial arts district in SE Portland,” for a special All Female Artists Showcase this Friday, July 8, 2011. The showcase opening event takes place the FAB PDX Art Space (1317 SE 9th) from 6pm to 9pm. [more]

Saturday

Mississippi Street Fair 2011Mississippi Street Fair

The 10th annual Mississippi Avenue Street Fair takes place Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 10am until 9pm – on North Mississippi Avenue, of course, between Skidmore and Fremont. [more]

The Cans FestThe Cans Fest

The Can Fest takes place Saturday, July 9, 2011 at The Guild Public House (1101 East Burnside).

This first annual event “provides an opportunity for local and out-of-town beer enthusiasts to taste canned craft beers.” [more]

Bastille DayBastille Day Festival in the Pearl

The 9th Annual Bastille Day Festival takes place Saturday, July 9, 2011, from noon until 8pm at Jamison Square Park in the Pearl District. Admission is free.

The Fête de la Bastille commemorates the storming of the Bastille Prison on le quatorze juillet, 1789. [more]

Sunday

Portland TimbersPortland Timbers vs Seattle Flounders

The Portland Timbers (5-8-3) host the Seattle Sounders (8-4-8) for the first time ever in MLS league play on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Jeld-Wen Field. Kickoff is at 1pm.

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.

Bastille Day Festival in the Pearl (9-July-2011)

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Bastille DayThe 9th Annual Bastille Day Festival takes place Saturday, July 9, 2011, from noon until 8pm at Jamison Square Park in the Pearl District. Admission is free.

The Fête de la Bastille commemorates the storming of the Bastille Prison on le quatorze juillet, 1789. The Portland celebration features the 7th Annual Portland Waiters Race, musical acts, French food and wine and a themed market, pétanque demonstrations and lessons, a singing of La Marseillaise, and a Jardin of Wine and Beer.

If you make it to this festival, I recommend the Jardin of Wine and Beer. The trick though, is that this fest takes place the same day as the Mississippi Avenue Street Fair. Fortunately Pix Patisserie (3901 D N Williams) also throws a Fête de la Bastille, and has scheduled theirs for July 16th this year – details forthcoming!

Weekend Amusements (June 3-5, 2011)

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A pair of beer festivals, amongst other amusements this weekend – not bad, summer must be close!

Friday

Zoo Brew 2011Zoo Brew

The fifth annual Zoo Brew takes place Friday, June 3, 2011 from 5pm until 10pm at the Oregon Zoo.

Entertainment at the fest, performing on the the zoo’s main stage, provided by DJ Angry Little Man, Keegan Smith and the Fam, and the Rolling Tones. [more]

Superman 2Cort and Fatboy’s Midnight Movie: Superman II

The June 2011 edition of Cort and Fatboy’s Midnight Movie takes place this Friday, and it’s super: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.

“On June 3rd, the Cort and Fatboy Midnight Movie will unleash upon the Bagdad the full fury of Terence Stamp’s General Zod in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.” [more]

Saturday

State Park Day 2011Oregon State Parks Day

Oregon State Parks Day 2011 is Saturday, June 4. Enjoy free park day-use parking, and free camping (for Saturday night, regular campsites only).

Several parks within a couple hours of Portland are hosting special events [more]

Amnesia Single Hop Fest 2011Amnesia Single Hop Fest

The first annual Amnesia Single Hop Fest takes place Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Amnesia Brewing (832 N Mississippi).

The New School explains: “On Saturday June 4th Amnesia Brewing will host a mini beer fest dedicated to one hop beers. These are beers made with just one variety of hop throughout the brewing process from bittering to finishing.” [more]

Rose FestivalStarlight Parade

With the wide variety of entries, we will have something for every Portlander. From traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and hand-built entries, you’ll see the best of Portland’s diverse community groups and entries from the surrounding Northwest region. Keep an eye out for the final entry of the parade — it’ll certainly be worth the wait! [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, and PDX Pipeline!

July 16-18: Unicorns, Jazz, Beer, Busking, Parkways, Bastille Day, Street Fairs and the Timbers

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Holy shit there’s a lot to do this weekend! Usually I publish this weekend roundup post on Thursday, but I really think we all need some extra time this week to make our weekend plans. We have multiple beer, music, and street fair events, in addition to a Timbers match and the July Sunday Parkways.

Friday

PDX.FM Unicorn Pub CrawlUnicorn Pub Crawl 2010

The first annual PDX.FM Unicorn Pub Crawl takes place Friday, July 16th on North Mississippi Avenue.

“Calling all of the demented, fanciful, whimsical, and unparalleled inhabitants of the ancient unicorn burial ground also known as Portland, Oregon…” [more]

Friday-Sunday

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival2010 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

The 30th annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival takes place July 16th through 18th at Cathedral Park, under the St. Johns Bridge.

Performers this year include Linda Hornbuckle, Lloyd Jones, Thara Memory, and the Bobby Torres Ensemble. [more]

PIBPortland International Beerfest 2010

It’s a weekend in July, so of course there’s a beer fest: the Portland International Beer Festival starts Friday, July 16th and continues through Sunday, July 18th (Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm). [more]

Saturday

Big BuskThe Big Busk 2010

The Big Busk 2010 takes place Saturday, July 17th in downtown Portland. What exactly is the Big Busk?

“The idea is, for an entire afternoon, to saturate downtown with music. All kinds of music. Up and down Broadway, the transit mall, the park blocks to the esplanade.” [more]

Woodstock Festival 2010Woodstock Festival and Parade 2010

The 2010 Woodstock Festival and Parade takes place Saturday, July 17th, and features a day of fun, frivolity and music for the Woodstock neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. . . .

The Bee reports that “all the fun is on Woodstock Boulevard from S.E. 41st eastward; the parade forms at Our Lady of Sorrows at S.E. 52nd at Woodstock Boulevard, and travels west to the disband area near All Saints’ Episcopal Church.” [more]

PixPix Patisserie’s 2010 Bastille Day Celebration

The North Portland Pix Patisserie (3901 N Williams) is throwing a Bastille Day Celebration, Saturday, July 17th. . . .

Pix will, of course, be offering french pastries. Next door neighbors Fifth Quardrant will be hosting a beer garden, there will also be ice cream, a 60 pound Carlton Farms roasted pig, and a Champagne and Oyster Bar! [more]

Timbers vs Man CityPortland Timbers vs Manchester City

Our humble Portland Timbers of the USSF division 2 face one of the richest football clubs in the world, Manchester City of the English Premier League this Saturday, July 17th 2010.

The 31 man traveling roster for Manchester City includes three players who represented their countries in the 2010 World Cup finals: Shaun Wright-Phillips (England), Kolo Toure and midfielder Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast). [more]

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysEast Portland Sunday Parkways

The third Sunday Parkways of 2010 takes place this Sunday, July 18th in East Portland. Take the opportunity to spend a pleasant summery Sunday morning and afternoon (10am to 3pm) winding your way on bike or foot through the mostly residential, car free, streets of East Portland. The routes take you from one park to the next, where you can check out the vendors and demonstrations, or just sit down and relax. [more]

Ramona Street FairRamona Street Fair 2010

The second annual Ramona Street Fair takes place Sunday, July 18th.

“The event features food, music, craft vendors and information booths. It also links the I-205 path — which is open for cyclists and pedestrians — to the Lents International Farmers Market and the Lents Town Center commercial district.” [more]

Whew!

July 17: Pix Patisserie’s 2010 Bastille Day Celebration

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PixThe North Portland Pix Patisserie (3901 N Williams) is throwing a Bastille Day Celebration, Saturday, July 17th.

To celebrate the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 which spurred the French Revolution (and to have a little fun at the same time) Pix is holding a day/night long block party in front of its North Williams location. Come for live music from local bands like Nice Nice and Dirty Mittens, a wine drinking 5K, Champagne sabering demo, dance off, and more. Did I mention the giant Bastille Tower made of cream puffs? Yes, you get to eat it!

Pix will, of course, be offering french pastries. Next door neighbors Fifth Quardrant will be hosting a beer garden, there will also be ice cream, a 60 pound Carlton Farms roasted pig, and a Champagne and Oyster Bar!

The festivities go from 11am until Midnight. Visit the Pix News and Events page for a schedule and details.

Entry is free! But bring a couple cans or boxes of non-perishable food items for the Oregon Food Bank and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift certificates to Portland restaurants. The more items you donate, the more tickets you receive. 100 gift certificates will be raffled off.