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Portland Weekend Amusements and Events (June 15-17, 2012)

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How is it possible that PDX Beer Week continues? Beer Week in Portland, my friends, is 10 days long! And you won’t want to miss the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park, and the opening of OHS’s new exhibit Saturday, and lots more!

Ongoing

PDX Beer Week 2012PDX Beer Week

The 2nd annual PDX Beer Week takes place June 7 through 10, 2012 throughout the city.

“In addition to having more breweries than any other city in the world, Portland enjoys one of the most advanced beer cultures — and a thirst for fun and educational craft beer events.” [more]

Pedalpalooza 2012Pedalpalooza 2012

“Pedalpalooza is 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 272 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.”

Runs June 7-30. [more]

All Weekend

Pride NorthwestPortland Pride Festival & Parade

Portland’s official LGBTQ Pride Parade and Festival, Portland Pride, takes place Friday, June 15 through 17, 2012. The Portland Pride Parade takes place Sunday, June 17 downtown – kicking off at 11:30 a.m.

The Waterfront Festival runs Friday though Sunday and features entertainers, vendors, and more [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, June 15, 2012 is now exception: Offbeat Belly Dance! Free! Fantastic! This Friday! Wooo! [more]

Saturday

Scandinavian Midsummer FestivalScandinavian Midsummer Festival

The 84th annual Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival takes place Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Oaks Park.

Scandinavians have a long tradition of celebrating the Summer Solstice with bonfires or raising of the Maypole (Majstång). Here in Portland that tradition is being celebrated for 84 continuous years at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. [more]

Oregon VoicesOregon Voices: Change and Challenge in Modern Oregon History – Public Opening

OHS is opening its doors for free on Saturday, June 16. Explore the exhibit’s interactive areas with theatre instructor Morgan Cox. At 1 PM, listen to historian and author Bill Robbins’ talk, “Reflections on Modern Oregon.” After learning about Oregon’s natural resources, kids can decorate their own backpack and fill it with fun tools for exploring Oregon’s great outdoors! [more]

Sunday

Attack of the FlixAttack of the Flix #06

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, June 17, 2012.

Films are shown in the order they are submitted, and screened live on the interwebz! [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.

OMSI After Dark: Beans of the Gods: Coffee & Cacao (30-May-2012)

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OMSI After DarkBeans of the Gods: Coffee & Cacao is the delicious theme of this month’s OMSI After Dark, on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Qahwa, kahve, koffie–Fragrant bean of all that is worth waking up for on this wildly orbiting orb, I prostrate myself before thee, not ever to rise until your steaming elixir passes my lips.

Yup, it’s time for another child-free night at OMSI, and there’s alcohol!

Visit the OMSI Cafe for special menu items, and bring cash (only!) for the beer and wine at the bars set up throughout the museum.

Featured science demonstrations and activities include Oh That Heavenly Aroma…, Candy Coated Chromatography, and What’s In That Drink? Coffee, spirits, chocolate, and beer vendors will be on hand.

Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $12 for non-members, $6 for members. You can buy tickets online, or at the door (no reservations necessary). 21 and over only!

Weekend Amusements (March 23-25, 2012)

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Ongoing

NoirvilleNoirville: A Classic Noir Film Festival

A Touch of Evil, The Big Sleep, and The Maltese Falcon are three of my favorite movies* of all time (seriously, they’re in my top 20, with A Touch of Evil in the top 5), so I was rather excited when I read about Noirville: A Classic Noir Film Festival at Mad About Movies, Shawn Levy‘s OregonLive movie blog. [more]

All Weekend

Better Living ShowBetter Living Show

Compare, Shop, Try and Buy! Earth friendly products for you, your Northwest home & garden and your budget. From cutting edge solar technologies and eco-chic fashion to better energy efficiency and sustainable outdoor living, if it’s green and it’s beautiful – it’s here at the Better Living Home Garden & Lifestyle Show! And best yet, admission is free. [more]

Friday

Enchanted Forest MapEnchanted Forest Opening Day 2012

The 2012 Enchanted Forest season officially begins on Friday, March 23. . .

The park opens at 10am, and rides and the Haunted House open at 10:30. Closing time varies, and for part of the season the park is only open on weekends, so before you jump in the car make sure to check the park schedule on the website. [more]

Portland Art MuseumPortland Art Museum Free Day

The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park) is offering free admission on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm.

And there will be food carts!

The museum offers free admission ever fourth Friday (5pm-8pm) of the month, so if you can’t make it this week, mark April 27, 2012 on your calendar! [more]

Saturday-Sunday

PDX Bicycle Show

Bicycles are taking over the Portland Expo Center for the PDX Bicycle Show. There will be LOTS of fun entertainment and activities for every level of bicyclist in your family. Plus check out Portland’s largest display of bicycles, gear and apparel under one roof. [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.