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Portland Weekend Amusements (August 17-19, 2012)

August 16, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

W00t! Looks like the weekend will be 15-20 degrees cooler!

Ongoing

Movies in ParksPortland Movies in the Park

Portland Parks and Recreation has released the 2012 summer schedule of Movies in the Park. From June 29 through September 18 sprawl out at one of Portland’s fine municipal parks several times a week for an evening of free entertainment.

Friday 8/17: Hugo @ Irving Park
Saturday 8/18: Super 8 @ Alberta Park
Saturday 8/18: Akeelah & the Bee @ Warner Pacific College
Sunday, 8/19: The Karate Kid (2010) @ Lents Park [more]

Friday-Saturday

Westmoreland/Sellwood Brewfest

Kegs from 6 local neighborhood breweries on tap outside under a tent, and some of our own special aged/rare beers on tap inside at the bar as well. Our neighbors at San Felipe will be grilling outside, and there will be live music both days. Admission is $5, and tickets for 4oz. tasters are only $1 each. [more]

Friday

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, August 17, 2012 is no exception: Offbeat Belly Dance! This Friday! Awesome! Magical! Free Show! [more]

Saturday

Multnomah Days

The 104th Multnomah Days celebration takes place Saturday, August 18, 2012 between SW 33rd and 39th on Capitol Highway in Multnomah Village. The fest runs from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. . . .

At 10 a.m. the ‘Biggest Little’ Parade begins – featuring musicians, street performers, cars, pets, and more. Timber Joey is the Grand Marshal this year! [more]

Thatcher's BrewfestThatcher’s Brewfest

The 2012 Thatcher’s Brewfest (known as the Montavilla Brewfest in years past) takes place this Saturday, August 18, from noon until 9 p.m. in the parking lot behind the bar (7906 SE Stark).

$1 get you in, and $1 gets you a sample. A full beer will set you back $4. [more]

PDX Adult Soapbox Derby 2012PDX Adult Soapbox Derby

The 16th annual PDX Adult Soap Box Derby takes place this Saturday, August 18, 2012 on Mt. Tabor.

“Flexing Portland’s creative muscle since 1997″

The roster features 42 teams, divided into two categories: art, and science. [more]

Sunday

India FestivalIndia Festival

Pioneer Courthouse Square plays host to the sights and sounds of India and the Subcontinent on Sunday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the India Festival 2012.

“Please be there with your family and friends to get a taste of Indian culture for FREE and get a glimpse of this growing, warm and welcoming community.” [more]

Attack of the FlixAttack of the Flix #8

Attack of the Flix, presented by Microflix, is a monthly competition for Portland filmmakers held at the Curious Comedy Theatre (5225 NE MLK). This month’s show takes place Sunday, August 19, 2012.

Vote for your favorite flicks – the first place winner receives a golden trophy! [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 Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

India Festival 2012

August 15, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

India FestivalPioneer Courthouse Square plays host to the sights and sounds of India and the Subcontinent on Sunday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the India Festival 2012.

Please be there with your family and friends to get a taste of Indian culture for FREE and get a glimpse of this growing, warm and welcoming community. We are hosting India Festival on August 19th and will celebrate India’s independence and our cultural heritage with our friends in Oregon. Our festival has grown every year with record crowds and new vendors.

Don’t miss out on a memorable event that draws crowds from all over the West Coast!

There will be music and dance exhibitions, as well as food!

The event is sponsored by the India Cultural Association.

India Festival 2011

August 19, 2011 by Dave Leave a Comment

India FestivalCome to Pioneer Square to experience the sights and sounds of India and the Subcontinent on Sunday August 21 from 11am-9pm at the India Festival 2011. There will be music and dance exhibitions, as well as food!

Please be there with your family and friends to get a taste of Indian culture for FREE and get a glimpse of this growing, warm and welcoming community. We are hosting India Festival on August 21st and will celebrate India’s independence and our cultural heritage with our friends in Oregon. Our festival has grown every year with record crowds and new vendors.

Don’t miss out on a memorable event that draws crowds from all over the West Coast!

The event is sponsored by the India Cultural Association.

August 13-15: Twilight Criterium, Crawfish Fest, Soapbox Derby, Hawthorne Street Fair & More!

August 12, 2010 by Dave Leave a Comment

This weekend is going to be hot, and it’s going to be epic. Check out the featured and recommended events below, and visit Around the Sun and PDX Pipeline for more!

Friday

Twilight Criterium2010 Twilight Criterium

The 2010 Portland Twilight Criterium takes place Friday, August 13 in the North Park Blocks (near NW 9th and Couch).

I recommend watching from the Widmer beer garden. The event opens at 4pm, and racing begins at 6:30pm. [more]

Friday-Saturday

Tualatin Crawfish Festival 2010Tualatin Crawfish Festival 2010

The 60th Tualatin Crawfish Festival takes place this Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14, 2010.

Did you know that Oregon is the second largest commercial producer of crawfish in the country (with 10%), after Louisiana (90%)? I didn’t know either, but that’s impressive, eh? [more]

Saturday

Soap Box DerbyPDX Adult Soapbox Derby 2010

The 2010 PDX Adult Soapbox Derby takes place Saturday, August 14 at Mount Tabor.

The 2010 roster includes 42 teams, divided into two categories: art, and science.

Watch from one of the designated viewing areas, one option is the BYOB beer garden. [more]


Central Library Block Party
Central Library Block Party 2010

The 2010 Central Library Block Party takes place Saturday, August 14 from noon until 3pm on SW Taylor between 10th and 11th Avenues.

This event is primarily for the kids. The Lions of Batucada will be on hand to provide some samba-style percussion, and activities include henna craft with Silk and Stone, bug petting with the Oregon Zoo, circus skills with W.E. C.A.R.E., and Seussical bouquets with artist Kathy Karbo. [more]

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysSoutheast Portland Sunday Parkways

The fourth Sunday Parkways of 2010 takes place Sunday, August 15 in Southeast Portland.

This is an 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 Southeast Portland. The eight mile route take you from one park to the next, where you can check out the vendors and demonstrations, or just sit down and relax. [more]


Hawthorne Street Fair 2010
Hawthorne Street Fair 2010

The 2010 Hawthorne Street Fair takes place Sunday, August 15 from 11am until 5pm. . .

Fair activities can be found all along Hawthorne, but especially between 30th and 43rd. [more]

India FestivalIndia Festival 2010

Come to Pioneer Square to experience the sights and sounds of India and the Subcontinent Sunday August 15 from 11am-9pm at the India Festival 2010. There will be music and dance exhibitions, as well as food! [more]

August 15: India Festival 2010

August 11, 2010 by Dave Leave a Comment

India FestivalCome to Pioneer Square to experience the sights and sounds of India and the Subcontinent Sunday August 15 from 11am-9pm at the India Festival 2010. There will be music and dance exhibitions, as well as food!

Please be there with your family and friends to get a taste of Indian culture for FREE and get a glimpse of this growing, warm and welcoming community. This year we are celebrating India Festival on the same day as India’s Independence and we expect to surpass previous years’ attendance.

Don’t miss out on a memorable event that draws crowds from all over the West Coast!

The event is sponsored by the India Cultural Association.

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