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NW/Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways (24-July-2011)

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Sunday ParkwaysThe 2011 NW/Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways takes place July 24.

The third (of five) Sunday Parkways this year, this is the 2nd annual NW/Downtown Portland event.

From 11am until 4pm enjoy 6.4 miles of car-free streets consisting of two loops connecting Downtown, Old Town Chinatown, the Pearl District, and Northwest neighborhoods. Along the route stop at Shemanski Square, Wallace, Couch, and Tom McCall Waterfront parks for activities, food, and entertainment.

Download the PDF brochure and map, and find more details, at the North Portland Sunday Parkways website.

Weekend Amusements (June 24-26, 2011)

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The first official (i.e. post solstice) summer weekend is good one – if you like beer, books, bikes, or music (if you don’t, what the hell are you doing in Portland?).

Friday-Sunday

NAOBFNorth American Organic Brewers Festival

The 2011 North American Organic Brewer Festival takes place Friday through Sunday, June 24-26 at Overlook Park (N Fremont and Interstate).

My favorite Portland beer festival celebrates its 7th year with 50 organic beers and ciders, live music, organic foods, vendors, and even activities for the kids. [more]

Good in the NeighborhoodGood in the Neighborhood

The Good-in-the-NeighborHood is a multicultural music and food festival held annually in N/NE Portland.

The festival features the best entertainment in the NW, a variety of cultural food vendors, an Information Village, a KidSpace arts & craft area, and an Ethnic Marketplace. [more]

Friday-Saturday

Rose City Used Book FairRose City Used Book Fair

The 2011 Rose City Used Book Fair takes place Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25 at The Friendship Masonic Center (5626 NE Alameda). The fair runs from 2 to 8pm Friday, and 10am to 5pm Saturday. Admission is only $2, or $1 with a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank. [more]

Saturday

Scandinavian Midsummer FestivalScandinavian Midsummer Festival

The 83rd annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival takes place on June 25, 2011 at Portland’s 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 has been celebrated for 83 continuous years at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.” [more]

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysNorth Portland Sunday Parkways

The 2011 North Portland Sunday Parkways takes place June 26.

The second (of five) Sunday Parkways this year, this is the 4th annual North Portland event – the very first Sunday Parkways in 2008 traced a North Portland route. [more]

Oregon CrusadersOregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps Concert

The Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps 2011 debut performance takes place Sunday, June 26, at Director Park in downtown Portland.

The Oregon Crusaders are Oregon’s only drum and bugle corps. They’ve got a long, trophy strewn, history, and are starting up their 2011 season. [more]

Movies in ParksMovies in the Park: Despicable Me at Peninsula Park

The first 2011 installment of Portland Parks and Recreation movies in the park takes place Sunday, June 26 at Peninsula Park. The film is Despicable Me.

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

North Portland Sunday Parkways (26-June-2011)

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Sunday ParkwaysThe 2011 North Portland Sunday Parkways takes place June 26.

The second (of five) Sunday Parkways this year, this is the 4th annual North Portland event – the very first Sunday Parkways in 2008 traced a North Portland route.

From 11am until 4pm enjoy 8 miles of car-free streets consisting of two loops connecting Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, Kenton, and McCoy park and the Willamette Bluffs. Activities include a bike skills track, free basic bike repair, Circus Cascadia, juggling and unicycle lessons, belly dancing, and more. Vendors will be on hand at each park.

Download the PDF brochure and map at the North Portland Sunday Parkways website

Weekend Amusements (June 10-12, 2011)

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Rose FestivalThe 2011 Rose Festival is in full swing – Fleet Week is upon us, the Grand Floral Parade takes place Saturday, and the Milk Carton Boat Races are Sunday.

Meanwhile beer and cider drinkers, bicyclists, and Timbers fans are also in for a treat this weekend – see below!

Ongoing

Pedalpalooza 2011Pedalpalooza 2011

“Pedalpalooza is 2+ weeks of bikey fun. With 239 events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.”

Runs June 9-26. [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Portland Fruit Beer FestivalPortland Fruit Beer Festival

“Fruit beers are the red-headed stepchild of craft beer, often overlooked by beer lovers because of preconceptions that they are sweet, boring, or artificially flavored. The first annual Portland Fruit Beer Festival aims to change all that and open minds to the strange and exotic possibilities that fruit beers can offer.” [more]

Saturday

Cider Summit PortlandCider Summit Portland

The inaugural Cider Summit Portland takes place Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Elizabeth Caruthers Park (3508 SW Moody) from 11am until 7pm.

The lineup features multiple ciders from two dozen cideries, including Oregon’s 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Wandering Aengus, Blue Mountain Cider Company, Bushwhacker (who will be demonstrating apple pressing at the event too!), Carlton Cyderworks, and EZ Orchards. [more]

Portland TimbersPortland Timbers vs Colorado

The Portland Timbers (5-4-2) aim to regain form at home Saturday when defending MLS champions Colorado (4-3-7) make their Jeld-Wen field debut.

Though the Timbers lost to Colorado to open the season, they’ve been strong at home and have a chance to get revenge. Colorado have played to draws the last five matches.

Sunday

Milk Carton Boat Race 2011Milk Carton Boat Races

The Westmoreland Park casting pond is the place to be on Sunday, June 12: the 2011 Milk Carton Boat Race kicks off at 11am!

My favorite Rose Festival event, I have not missed a race since the 2009 revival, and I won’t miss the 2011 spectacle either. [more]

Cirque du CyclingCirque Du Cycling

This year’s Cirque du Cycling takes place Sunday, June 12, 2011. A benefit for Albina Youth Opportunity School, it’s a street festival, a circus, a bike race and a parade on North Mississippi.

The Cirque features an art bike parade, a criterium-style street race, a cargo bike race, and a family ride. And to accompany the festivities? Exhibitors and a beer garden! [more]

PDX Urban WineriesPDX Urban Wineries Premiere

The PDX Urban Wineries Premiere takes place Sunday, June 12, 2011 at The Slate (2001 NW 19th) from 3pm to 6pm.

The PDX Urban Wineries, an association of wineries that are happy to be producing wine in the city of Portland, OR, are ENSO Winery, Grochau Cellars, Helioterra Wines, Hip Chicks Do Wine, Jan-Marc Wine Cellars, Ribbon Ridge Vineyard, Seven Bridges Winery, and the Vincent Wine Company. [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!

Cirque Du Cycling (12-June-2011)

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Cirque du CyclingThis year’s Cirque du Cycling takes place Sunday, June 12, 2011. A benefit for Albina Youth Opportunity School, it’s a street festival, a circus, a bike race and a parade on North Mississippi.

The Cirque features an art bike parade, a criterium-style street race, a cargo bike race, and a family ride. And to accompany the festivities? Exhibitors and a beer garden!

Check out the website for the schedule of events (beer garden opens at 2pm!).

Below is a taste (of the 2009 festival), in video form, by Brewcaster (and check out my 2010 sideways race footage!):

Cirque du Cycling Bike Parade from brewcaster on Vimeo.