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Portland Weekend Amusements (24-26 June 2016)

June 23, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

It’s happening! The festivals and events are thick on the ground from here through September.

Ongoing

Pedalpalooza 2016

Pedalpalooza is 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 280 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.

All Weekend

Good in the Hood Multicultural Music, Arts, & Food Festival

Good in the Hood 2016The Good in the Hood Multicultural Music & Food Festival has become a historical annual event spearheading neighborhoods throughout Portland to engage in the momentum of our city as a whole in its celebration and the defining of Neighborhood. Held annually the last weekend in June, its birth revealed a recognition and celebration of wealth within the neighborhoods we reside. … Last year we reached out to over 30,000 residents living within our Northeast Coalitions designated neighborhoods which many enjoyed two days of fun, music, food and festivities.

Saturday

Taste of Parkrose

Taste Of ParkroseEnjoy live music & entertainment, street vendors, kids crafts and games. Taste samples from ethnic cuisines from restaurants in and around Historic Parkrose.

The event will feature the following:
• Food Pavilion Big Tent with delicious food samples and treats from Parkrose restaurants and vendors
• Community Tent – Resources, clubs and information from Parkrose community non profits
• Play Area – Games, prizes and craft-making activities for kids of all ages
• Music Stage – Singers, Dance and Visual performers on stage
• Passport coupon book – Take a tour all over Parkrose and participate in a passport savings book!

Sunday

Sunday Parkways – North

Sunday ParkwaysCity of Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente promotes healthy active living through a series of free events opening the city’s largest public space – its streets – to walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation while fostering civic pride, stimulating economic development, and represents the community, business, and government investments in Portland’s vitality, livability, and diversity.

Milk Carton Boat Race

Mike Vogel at the 2010 Milk Carton Boat Race!A classic Rose Festival event and family friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, the Milk Carton Boat Race returns in 2016 for a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Children and adults race and show off their handmade, human powered boats that float only by means of recycled milk cartons and jugs. Creatively constructed watercraft will compete in seven categories, with one earning a place in history upon the coveted Best in Show milk can trophy.

Admission is free, and the festivities take place at the historic Westmoreland Casting Pond in the Sellwood Neighborhood of SE Portland. There is no cost to enter a boat to participate in the race.

Peacock in the Park

Peacock In The ParkPeacock Productions, Inc. is proud to present Peacock In The Park, an all-ages, family friendly Summertime Spectacular scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Washington Park Amphitheater in Portland, Oregon.

Peacock In The Park 2016 will feature live music, drag entertainers, dancers and more for a fun-filled day in the park. Either bring your own picnic or grab a snack at one of the Peacock concessions carts.

Admission is free but remember, this is a fundraiser to send LGBTQ students to college, so donations are encouraged and appreciated! Cash and credit cards will be accepted for concessions, souvenirs and/or donations. All net proceeds benefit the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund.

Portland Weekend Amusements (17-19 June 2016)

June 17, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Beer, Pride, and Bikes mostly.

Ongoing

Portland Beer Week

Portland Beer Week is eleven days of fun, educational, eye and palate opening eating and drinking events in the greatest beer city on earth. More than just a beer festival, Portland Beer Week is a celebration of craft beer culture and all of its tangents from food pairings to beer ice cream, artwork and design, film and science.

Pedalpalooza 2016

Pedalpalooza is 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 280 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.

Friday-Saturday

Cider Summer PDX

Cider Summit PDXWhat: 6th annual Cider Summit Portland, featuring over 150 ciders including regional favorites and international classics.

Where: Fields Neighborhood Park – NW 10th & Overton Street in the Pearl.

When: Friday, June 17th 3pm – 8pm
(VIP Session at 2pm, last pour: 7:45),
& Saturday, June 18th Noon – 5pm (last pour: 4:45).

Saturday

Basecamp Brewing Summer Solstice 2016

Basecamp Brewing Summer Solstice 2016Join Base Camp Brewing Co + Outdoor Project, along with all of our favorite PNW outdoor companies, to kick-off summer with an adventure race Hosted by Rare Earth Adventures, live music, outdoor games, a climbing wall, gear demos, giveaways, great food and, of course, delicious brews!

AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT WE’LL BE RAISING FUNDS FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR ALL. PROCEEDS FROM PINT SALES WILL BENEFIT GETTING ALL OREGON 6TH GRADERS A WEEK OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL.

Saturday-Sunday

Portland Pride 2016Portland Pride Festival and Parade

The festival is held at Tom McCall Waterfront Park (between Pine Street and the Morrison Bridge) on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from noon until 6 PM, and on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from noon until 6 PM.

The Parade begins Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 11 AM.

Other events:

Glow Run – Friday, June 17

The Official Portland Trans Pride March – Saturday, June 18

2016 Portland Dyke March – Saturday, June 18

Portland Weekend Amusements (10-12 June 2016)

June 9, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Cooler temperatures, beer and bike and Scandinavian festivals – must be June in Portland

Ongoing

Portland Beer Week

Portland Beer Week is eleven days of fun, educational, eye and palate opening eating and drinking events in the greatest beer city on earth. More than just a beer festival, Portland Beer Week is a celebration of craft beer culture and all of its tangents from food pairings to beer ice cream, artwork and design, film and science.

Pedalpalooza 2016

Pedalpalooza is 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 280 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.

All Weekend

Fruit Beer Fest 2016Portland Fruit Beer Festival

The world’s first dedicated fruit beer festival will return for it’s 6th year on June 10-12th, 2016. Due to overwhelming support and overcapacity crowds, organizers are excited to announce a new and larger venue for 2016’s festivities at the North Park Blocks in downtown Portland. The new grassy and tree lined location is only slightly more than a mile away from the original venue and just a straight shot west on Burnside Avenue.

The 6th annual Portland Fruit Beer Festival more breweries and cideries to the lineup with more national brewery presence without forgetting some of our favorite local makers. The expanded venue will also allow for more food options, more places to relax and more music and all-ages activities.

Saturday

Portland Midsummer Scandinavian Festival

Portland Scandinavian Heritage FoundationScandinavians have a long tradition of celebrating the Summer Solstice with bonfires and the raising of the Maypole. Here in Portland, that tradition has been celebrated for 88 continuous years at the Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.

Everyone is welcome at this summer solstice festival! As anyone who’s been there before knows, that it’s always a fun, family-friendly day filled with games, dancing, food, Nordic vendors and crafts and, of course, the raising of the Maypole.

Toffee Club Block Party

Toffee-Club-Block-PartyWe will be closing SE 10th Avenue between Hawthorne and Clay on Saturday 11th June to celebrate the two big tournaments of the summer – England playing in the Euros at 12pm and USA playing in Copa at 4pm.

There will be multiple screens, street soccer, BBQ, DJs and loads more.

Portland Vegan Beer & Food Festival

Vegan Beer and Food FestivalVegan Beer and Food Festival features the best of the region’s craft beer, wine, ciders, kombucha, cold brew and craft sodas on draft. We curate the top vegan food carts, trucks, vendors and restaurants. Our “pop up” marketplace showcases vendors selling everything from clothing to ceramics to craft goods. And, of course, great live music from some of the best talent around.

Portland Weekend Amusements (20-22 May 2016)

May 19, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Very Portland Weekend ahead: an art walk, a market – at night, unconventional transit, the Timbers, and more!

Saturday-Sunday

Mt. Tabor Art Walk

Mt. Tabor Art Walk 2016The 2016 Mt. Tabor Art Walk takes place this weekend – Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, on and around Mount Tabor.

The Mt. Tabor Art Walk showcases the many artists who live in this neighborhood. It is designed to promote high-quality visual art in a variety of media within the unique setting of the Mt. Tabor neighborhood.

PDX Night Market

Portland Night Market100 of Portland’s best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail.

The Portland Night Market showcases the many unique & diverse businesses that call the great City of Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Industrial District. The event allows people to meet some of Portland’s best makers and creators set in the unique venue of a 100+ year old produce row warehouse. The PNM is a free event and open to all ages.

Sunday

Tram Sunday Kick Off

Photo credit: Tram photo by Wikipedia user Cacophony. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license.
Photo credit: Tram photo by Wikipedia user Cacophony. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license.
Sundays at the Tram are back! Kids and parents can expect face-painting, fun craft activities, a free Tram activity book and temporary Tram tattoo. Great views from the Tram and the Observation Deck will delight the whole family.

The Tram will be open 1 to 5pm. Children 6 and under ride free with a paying adult.

Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

Timbers LogoCascadian rival Vancouver Whitecaps visit Providence Park on Sunday, 22 May 2016 to face the slumping Portland Timbers.

The Timbers, in second to last place in the conference standings, hope to gain something resembling good form after two consecutive losses on the road, and one at home last Sunday to NYC FC.

In contrast, the Whitecaps are third in the standings and in fine form – winners of their last three matches including May 7th’s 2-1 defeat of Portland.

The match begins at 1:30 PM.

Filmed by Bike 2016

May 3, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Filmed by Bike

The 14th annual Filmed by Bike film festival takes place this weekend, May 6-8, 2016, at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd).


Filmed by Bike features the world’s best bike movies.

Every May we host a gigantic film festival in our hometown of Portland, Oregon at the historic Hollywood Theatre. We award the best movies and curate inspiring bike movies collections.

Over the course of a busy weekend, we host a Street Party, filmmaker Q+A sessions, dance parties, Brewery Tour Bike Rides with the Filmmakers, workshops and awards ceremonies.

The festival kicks off Friday evening with a Street Party and the first films. Come back Saturday for more films and an award ceremony, and wrap things up on Sunday with more films, a brewery bike tour, and more. Visit the website for more details, and ticket options.

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