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History Pub: Oregon on Two Wheels

April 25, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Oregon on Two Wheels: The Story of Cycling in the Beaver State is the theme of the latest History Pub at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd), on Monday, 25 April 2016.

April Streeter will present seven “unforgettable characters who have shaped Portland’s bike culture,” going back to the 1800s. A special panel discussion follows moderated by Michael Andersen, BikePortland News Editor, Rob Sadowsky, Bicycle Transportation Alliance Executive Director, and Mychal Tetteh, Community Cycling Center Chief Executive Officer. In their discussion they will explore the dynamic history and unique culture of cycling in Oregon.

History Pub is presented by McMenamins, Oregon Historical Society, the Oregon Cultural Trust, and the Holy Names Heritage Center. This event is free and open to all ages. Doors open at 6 PM, and the talk begins at 7 PM.

Humanity on Wheels III (5 April 2016)

April 4, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Humanity on Wheels 3, presented by Kick Ass Oregon History and TriMet Diaries, takes place tomorrow, 5 April 2016 at the Jack London Bar (529 SW 4th Ave – under The Rialto Poolroom).

Humanity on Wheels is a live story-telling event featuring:

Real Portland transit users sharing their most poignant, disgusting, delicious, and hilarious strap-hanging tales.
Live music by Dr. Something (whose transit-related songs include Beaverton TC, Shitsplosion at the Lloyd Center Macy’s, and my personal favorite – Foster Nitez)!
Strange and nostalgic Videos from TriMet‘s dusty vaults!
And an open mic! Share your own stories of the agony and ecstasy of riding transit in Portland!

The lineup includes the story-telling stars Dan Christensen, William Reagan, Robert Wagner, Dr. Jeff and Heather Goguen.

Doug Kenck-Crispin, resident historian at Kick Ass Oregon History, will preside over the evening’s activities, and will share some recently uncovered vintage TriMet videos and swag graciously provided by TriMet itself!

Oh yeah, and the Sprocket Podcast will be recording the whole thing for posterity.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, the show starts at 7:30 PM, and the event is FREE!

New Sellwood Bridge Opening Celebration (27 February 2016)

February 24, 2016 by Dave 1 Comment

Multnomah County’s newest, old, bridge opens to auto traffic on March 1, 2016. Before that happens, come on out Saturday, 27 February 2016 from noon until 4 PM for the New Sellwood Bridge Opening Celebration.

The community is invited to a celebration on the new bridge on Saturday, Feb. 27. The new bridge opens for the free, family-friendly event at noon. An opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will start the celebration around 1 p.m., followed by the “Through the Decades” parade. Attendees should enter the event at S.E. Tacoma St. and S.E. 6th Ave.

Food carts, retail and non-profit booths will be located on the bridge for the party. There will be entertainment on the main stage and along the bridge, and a few surprises. The first to arrive will receive a Sellwood Bridge lapel pin to commemorate the day.

Parking is limited – take the bus, or just walk down if you’re a neighbor. More event details, including a parade map at the event page.

Things to do in Portland on Christmas Day (2015)

December 22, 2015 by Dave Leave a Comment

Christmas day doesn’t have to be just about the kids and homebrew eggnog. Get out!

Shop

Powell’s Books (1005 W Burnside). The downtown Powell’s is open 10 AM to 6 PM on Christmas Day (all other locations, save the one at the airport, are closed).

Activities

Bowling. Many (most?) bowling alleys, are open on Xmas day.

Movies. Catch a movie – many movie theaters are also open on the Holiday.

Know Your City is offering a December 25 walking tour! A Secular Portland Christmas People’s History Tour – buy your tickets in advance!

Booze

Bar Fly magazine keeps track of Portland-area bars open 365 days a year!

Eat and Drink

Portland Food and Drink is maintaining the master list of Restaurants Open Christmas in Portland 2015

Coffee

Portland Food and Drink is also maintaining the master list of Portland Coffeehouses Open on Christmas Day.

Transit

TriMet’s Christmas Day schedule: TriMet buses, MAX trains, and the Streetcar will run on Sunday schedules. No WES service!

The information in this post is compiled through a combination of hearsay, website perusals, assumptions, and direct contact – please do not take it as gospel; if you don’t want to make a fruitless trip out, give the place a call first!

Portland Weekend Amusements (23-25 October 2015)

October 23, 2015 by Dave Leave a Comment

If you enjoy walking, craft beer, artisan spirits, books, and the Timbers – you’re in for a treat or three this weekend!

All Weekend

Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale 2015

The annual Friend of the Library Fall Used Book Sale takes place October 23-26, 2015 at the Lloyd Center DoubleTree Hotel Exhibit Hall (1000 NE Multnomah).

“100,000 Donated Books and Materials – Well Sorted

Gently Used Books
Children’s books, pocket-sized paperbacks start at $0.50
Hardcover books and large paperbacks start at $2.00

Saturday

Great American Spirits Festival

The Great American Spirits Festival takes place Saturday, 24 October 2015 from 2 PM to 10 PM at the Tiffany Center (1410 NW Morrison).

Over 40 distillers will be on hand – including 20 from Oregon – offering tastings, cocktails, and sharing recipes.

Killer Beer Fest

Brewpublic tops off the 7th annual Killer Beer Week with the Killer Beer Fest at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway) on Saturday, 24 October 2015 from noon until 11 PM.

The beer list includes:

Finn River: Black Oak
Gigantic: Ginormous
Vertigo: Coconut Porter
Trinity: Menacing Huckleberry
Upright: Oregon Native . . .

Sunday

McMenamins’ 30th Anniversary of the First Brew

On October 25, 1985, McMenamins’ first beer was brewed in a small copper kettle at Hillsdale Brewery. It was a liquid malt extract brew, highly hopped for the era, brewed by the Hillsdale’s first brewer Ron Wolf and dubbed “Hillsdale Ale.” Falling loosely in the ‘Special Bitter’ classification of beer styles, Hillsdale Ale became McMenamins first bona-fide company standard beer, pre-dating Terminator, Hammerhead and Ruby.

Match Day: Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids

After an exhilarating two match 6 points road trip, the Timbers return to Providence Park to host the Colorado Rapids on Sunday, 25 October 2015 for an afternoon match.

Though tied on points with the 3rd place team in the West, the Timbers are not yet assured of a playoff spot – a win Sunday could seal the deal.

Ongoing

Walktober

Walktober 2015, the greatest walking holiday of the year takes place in Portland throughout October.

“Walk anywhere, everywhere, for any reason, or for no reason at all. This is Walktober: walking fun October 6th through Halloween (the greatest walking holiday of the year).”

Inspired by Pedalpalooza, three weeks of bikey fun in Portland held every June, the Oregon Walks conceived Walktober to promote walking as a fun, healthy, ubiquitous activity in the Portland metro region.

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