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Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 31–August 2

Reminder: Admission to OMSI is just $2 on Sunday.

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

• Washington County Fair: Enjoy live music, livestock exhibits, motorsports events, carnival rides, and more. Admission is free. 873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro. For more information, visit the event website.

• Masque Alfresco will perform Goldoni’s “The Liar” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 pm at George Rogers Park Memorial Garden in Lake Oswego. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 31

• Voodoo Bar-B-Q will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth), 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Rachel Taylor Brown and Drew Norman (Professor Gall) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Jack McMahon (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Larry Gillis Band will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• “Zathura: A Space Adventure” will be showing at Cathedral Park (N. Edison St & Pittsburg Ave) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing at Kenilworth Park (SE 34th Ave & Holgate Blvd) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” will be showing at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park (NE 136th Ave, north of NE 9th St in Vancouver) at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm). The movie will be canceled or rescheduled if it rains. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing at Memorial Park in Wilsonville at dusk. For more information, visit the event website (once you click on the link, look under “City Seasonal Events” and click on “Movies in the Park”).

Saturday, August 1

• Mount Tabor Park Centennial Celebration: Celebrate the park’s first 100 years. This two-day event includes live music, art show, car and truck show, ice cream social, bike show, kids parade, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

• Obon Fest: Obon is an annual Japanese festival commemorating one’s ancestors. The event includes traditional dances that everyone can participate in, taiko, food, and more. Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th), 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Iranian Festival: This event includes dancing, games, Persian food, live music, and more. South Park Blocks at Portland State University, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

• Parkrose Festival & Cruise-in: Bring the family to enjoy fun and festivities including a “cruise-in” car show, live music, kids activities, and more. NE Sandy Blvd from NE 105th to NE 112th Ave, starting at 9:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bank of America Museums on Us: BofA customers can get free admission to the Pittock Mansion and the Portland Art Museum. For more information, visit the event website.

• Overlook Village Celebration: The event includes street vendors, artists, live entertainment, and more. North Killingsworth St, west of I-5, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. For more information, visit Neighborhood Notes.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Laurelhurst Park (SE 35th Ave and SE Oak St, near “picnic area F” in the center of the park) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Festival Symphony will perform works by Haydn and Beethoven at 6:00 pm at Cathedral Park, under the St Johns Bridge. For more information, visit the event website.

• Dance Performance: Metro Dancers and other performers will treat the audience to a diverse program of family-friendly entertainment. Washington Park, 6:30 pm (Amphitheater Stage). For more information, visit the event website.

• Concert for Kids: Join singer/songwriter and storyteller Courtney Campbell in creating and being characters in “Dinosaur in the Backyard,” “The Dancing Princess” and other hilarious songs. Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave), 11:00 am to noon. Free tickets for seating will be available at 10:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• TBA:09 in a Nutshell: Erin Boberg Doughton and Kristan Kennedy of Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) will present and share their thoughts on the artists, ideas, and themes of TBA:09. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Steve Cheseborough (website) will perform 1920s- and 1930s-style blues music at Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Tony Pacini (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Dance of India: Dancers, led by choreographer, dancer, and teacher Jayanthi Raman, will present a demonstration and lecture of classical India dance, accompanied by a live orchestra. Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth), 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Mood Area 52 (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Kris Deelane (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Garcia Birthday Band (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• “Shrek” will be showing at Earl Boyles Park (SE 112th Ave & Boise St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• ”Mamma Mia” will be showing at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn at dusk (around 8:45). Kids activities start at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

Sunday, August 2

• Mount Tabor Park Centennial Celebration: Celebrate the park’s first 100 years. This two-day event includes live music, art show, car and truck show, ice cream social, bike show, kids parade, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bike Beaverton: This event includes a six-mile family ride, bike rodeo for kids, ice cream social, live music, and more. Beaverton’s City Park (SW 5th St at Hall Blvd), starting at 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bank of America Museums on Us: BofA customers can get free admission to the Pittock Mansion and the Portland Art Museum. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Laurelhurst Park (SE 35th Ave and SE Oak St, near “picnic area F” in the center of the park) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash: This event includes live music from the Garcia Birthday Band and Freak Mountain Ramblers, along with food and beverage specials, and more. Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale), all day. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Festival Symphony will perform works by Souza, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven at 6:00 pm at Washington Park Amphitheater. For more information, visit the event website.

• Leonard Mynx and Audie Darling will perform at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• Michael Allen Harrison and Julianne R. Johnson-Weiss will perform at McCoy Park (N. Fiske, between Trenton & Fessenden) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Super XX Man and Shoeshine Blue will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• Connie Bieberach and Armonia Latina will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Joe Powers (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Thad Beckman Trio and Jon Koonce will perform at 6:00 pm at Kaiser Woods Park (NW Goldenweed Dr and Dawnwood Dr). For more information, visit the event website.

• “The Virgin Suicides” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Sunday Cinema Classics: “The Mouse that Roared” will be showing at St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave) at 2:00 pm. Free tickets for limited seating will be available at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• ”Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” will be showing at Sellwood Park (SE 7th Ave & Miller St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, please contact me.

2 comments July 30th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 24–26

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

• East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO): This event includes entertainment, food, exhibits, and a wide variety of educational presentations and demonstrations designed to enhance quality of life for all attendees. Funtastic will host a carnival. Ed Benedict Community Park (SE Powell Blvd between 100th Ave and 104th Ave). For more information, visit the event website.

• PDX Pop Now: This all-ages music festival takes place at Rotture (320 SE 2nd Ave) all weekend. About 50 bands will perform. For more information, visit the event website.

• Oregon Brewers Festival: Entrance is free if you want to walk around, check out the food vendors, or listen to the live music. In order to consume beer at the OBF, you must purchase a taster package. For more information, visit the event website.

• JAW: A Playwrights Festival is Portland Center Stage’s developmental festival of new work for the stage. This weekend, the event features workshop readings of 6 plays-in-progress. The readings allow the playwrights to collaborate with professional actors and dramaturges and expose an early draft of their work to audience feedback. For more information, visit the event website.

• Masque Alfresco will perform Goldoni’s “The Liar” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 pm on the Beaverton Library Lawn (12375 SW 5th St and Hall Blvd, Beaverton). For more information, visit the event website.

• ArtSplash is Tualatin’s local juried art show and sale held on the Commons lakefront (8325 SW Nyberg Street) the last weekend in July. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 24

• Portland Art Museum Free Friday: Beginning July 24, the museum will offer free admission the fourth Friday of every month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Milwaukie Daze Festival: The two-day celebration will kick off on Friday night with a free outdoor movie. On Saturday, enjoy a parade, games, art show, live music, a fireworks display, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

• Camas Days Festival: This two-day event includes live music, bathtub races, kids activities, a parade, and more. Downtown Camas. For more information, visit the event website.

• The Thermals (website) will perform at 6:00 pm at Jackpot Records-Downtown (203 SW 9th Ave). For more information, visit the event website.

• The Valiant Arms (website) will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth), 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Chance Hayden (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Pete Krebs Trio (website) will perform at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Sky in the Road (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• The Brothers Jam (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Tom Grant Band (website) will perform at Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Dirty Dancing” will be showing at Pioneer Courthouse Square at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” will be showing at Brentwood Park (SE 60th Ave & Duke St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “The Tale of Despereaux” will be showing at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park (NE 136th Ave, north of NE 9th St in Vancouver) at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm). The movie will be canceled or rescheduled if it rains. For more information, visit the event website.

• Howard Dean will talk about his book “Howard Dean’s Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform” at 12:00 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

• Author Jim Lynch will talk about his book “Border Songs” at Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 25

• Division/Clinton Street Fair: This event includes a parade, music, kids activities, eating contests, and more. The fun takes place on SE Division from 11th to 50th and SE Clinton from 14th to 28th. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Milwaukie Daze Festival: The two-day celebration will kick off on Friday night with a free outdoor movie. On Saturday, enjoy a parade, games, art show, live music, a fireworks display, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

• Camas Days Festival: This two-day event includes live music, bathtub races, kids activities, a parade, and more. Downtown Camas. For more information, visit the event website.

• Party in the Park: This event, hosted by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, includes giant inflatables, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, sports, clinics and demonstrations, and more. Howard M. Terpenning Complex on 158th and Walker Road in Beaverton. For more information, visit the event website.

• Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival: This event includes hula dancers, Portland Taiko, Native Tribal dancers, Polynesian singers, arts and crafts, and more. Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St, Vancouver), 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• National Day of the American Cowboy: Get your boots, jeans, and gear on and come learn how to rope, listen to country music, enjoy cowboy poetry by Duane Nelson, along with a barbecue lunch and some good old country fun. Happy Trails Riding Center (20560 Fernview Road, West Linn), 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Steve’s Creature Feature: Explore the amazing world of reptiles at Dewitt Park (1805 SW DeWitt St), 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Family-Friendly Theatre: Beaverton City Library Auditorium (12375 SW 5th St) will host a live performance of the play “Slue Foot Sue and Pecos Bill” at 11:00 am and “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” at 2:00 pm. For reservations, contact 503.626.1936 or beavertontheatre [at] gmail [dot] com. For more information, visit the event website.

• Ten Toe Express Guided Walk: Check out the newest parks and Greenway trails along the Willamette on this urban stroll past some of Portland’s most interesting greenspaces. Meet at the North Park Blocks (NW Park and Burnside) at 9:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Birding 101: Please bring your bird identification guide, binoculars, notebook and water bottle. This class is best suited for adults and children ages 10 and up. First hour will be inside with background information and second hour in the field. Tryon Creek State Park, 10:00 am to noon. For more information, visit the event website.

• Dutch Oven Cooking: Pioneers used these cast iron pots on a regular basis, and today outdoor enthusiasts are making them a part of their outdoor camping experience. Our staff will give you insight into charcoal in the park and then cook with it as we share a treat. Tryon Creek State Park, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Music of India: Enjoy a presentation of classical music from India hosted by Jayanthi Raman, a well-known Portland artist and teacher, and featuring bamboo flautist V.K. Raman, accompanied by percussionists. Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth), 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Anson Wright (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Michael Manning & the Carolina Pump Station (website) will perform at Rose City Park (NE 62nd & Tillamook) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• James Low & Ezra Holbrook will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Moon Mountain Ramblers (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• “Dirty Dancing” will be showing at Colonel Summers Park (SE 17th Ave & Taylor St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit ” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

• Simplify Sale: This event includes a yard sale, outdoor concert and BBQ, and more. Dream Acres (13691 SW Morgan Rd, Sherwood), 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For early comers: free section with lots of goodies. For more information, visit the event website.

• Market Day Poetry Reading: Sam Lohmann, Allison Cobb and David Abel will read at St Johns Booksellers (8622 N. Lombard) at noon. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, July 26

• Oswego Food & Wine Festival: Tasty fare from local restaurants, and an array of musicians will once again come together in the heart of Lake Oswego. Millennium Plaza Park (200 First Street, Lake Oswego), noon to 8:00 pm. $5 suggested donation. For more information, visit the event website.

• Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Dogs Gone Dancin’: Enjoy a spectacular show of Canine Freestyle performed by regional teams. See their winning dance routines, meet the dogs, and ask questions. Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd), 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Patrick Lamb will perform at McCoy Park (N. Fiske, between Trenton & Fessenden) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Marty Marqui (Blitzen Trapper) and Haley Bonar will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Rose City Timberliners Barbershop Chorus will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Aaron Meyer (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Native American flutist Jan Michael Looking Wolf will perform at Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard) at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• The Old Yellers (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• West Linn Community Chorus Ensemble will perform at the West Linn Public Library (1595 Burns St, West Linn) at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Shakes the Clown” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, please contact me.

Add comment July 23rd, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 17–19

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

• Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge: Watch some of the best cycling action in the United States. Speeds will reach over 40 mph as riders compete within mere inches of each other. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 17

• Robin Hood Festival: This event includes food, dancing, music, crafts, and contests on Friday and Saturday. Downtown Sherwood. For more information, visit the event website.

• Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: Two rides today: The Southeast ride meets at 5:30 pm at Sunnyside Environmental School (SE 34th and Salmon) and leaves at 6:00 pm. The downtown ride meets at the playground in the North Park Blocks at 5:30 pm and departs at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact Joel (joelh [at] bta4bikes [dot] org).

• Norman Sylvester Band (website) will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth), 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Matt Tabor (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Michael Jodell, Ezra Holbrook, and Matt Cadenelli will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• John Bunzow (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Jean McGowan (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Cambalache (website) will perform at Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Space Jam” will be showing at Pier Park (N. Lombard St & Bruce Ave) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “The Goonies” will be showing at Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St, Vancouver) at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm). The movie will be canceled or rescheduled if it rains. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Madagascar 2” will be showing at Memorial Park in Wilsonville at dusk. For more information, visit the event website (once you click on the link, look under “City Seasonal Events” and click on “Movies in the Park”).

• “The Warriors: Jailbreak #1” Release Party: Erik Henriksen, Todd Herman, and Herb Apon will be signing copies of the new comic at Bridge City Comics (3725 N. Mississippi Ave) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 18

• Woodstock Neighborhood Parade and Festival: This event includes a parade down Woodstock Boulevard, live music, food, and entertainment. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Robin Hood Festival: This event includes food, dancing, music, crafts, and contests on Friday and Saturday. Downtown Sherwood. For more information, visit the event website.

• Troutdale Summerfest: This event includes a parade, live music, kids activities, and more. Glenn Otto Community Park, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, click here.

• Gresham Art Walk: This family event includes art for sale by more than 90 artists, live music, and free children’s arts and crafts. Historic downtown Gresham (Main Avenue between First and Fifth Streets), 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Gabriel Park (SW 45th Ave and SW Nevada Ct, past the tennis courts), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Family Puppet Show Bike Ride: A family-paced ride with a puppet show as a reward. Bring the kids by trailer or bakfiets, on tag-a-longs, or on their own bikes. Helmets required. Meet at McKenna Park (N. Princeton and Westanna), 10:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Doctor Partz’s Puppet Laboratory: The Mudeye Puppet Company presents a puppet show and workshop with Doctor Partz, who makes dragons out of discs, princesses out of plastic and robots from recycled cardboard. Each participant will make a puppet. All materials provided. Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave), 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Big Busk Music Festival: The idea is, for an entire afternoon, to saturate downtown with music. All kinds of music. Up and down Broadway, the transit mall, the park blocks to the esplanade. 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information and a map of locations, visit the event website.

• The Blakes, The Mint Chicks, and Greenladies will perform at Mississippi Studios (3939 N. Mississippi) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• Ben Medler Trio will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Quartette Barbette (website) will perform at Rose City Park (NE 62nd & Tillamook) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Rich Halley’s Outside Music Ensemble (website) will perform at Powell Butte Nature Park (SE 162nd & Powell, 1/2 mile hike uphill from parking lot) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Munro Nichols Duo will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Lincoln Crockett (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Garcia Birthday Band (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• “Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D” will be showing at Dickinson Park (SW 55th Ave & Alfred Ct) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Hotel for Dogs” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

• “Colony Collapse Disorder”: A Film Presentation and Discussion: Writer and director Joss Antonio Milian will show and discuss his film about the collapse of our ecosystem and the human reconnection to the environment. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• BRIDGES: An Art Show: Em Space Book Arts Center (407 SE Ivon St) will celebrate the opening of its exhibit of letterpress artwork by more than 20 artists. The center will also have refreshing summer drinks, tours of its 2,400 square foot studio, and a raffle. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, July 19

• Free Admission at Portland Art Museum: It’s Family Sunday, and special activities will be held inside the museum and outside on the Park Blocks. For more information, visit the event website.

• Sunday Parkways in NE Portland: A seven-mile route in NE Portland will be closed to cars, so that you can walk, bike, run, roll, and enjoy entertainment in the parks and along the route. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Esther Short Park, Vancouver, 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• William Fitzsimmons (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Soul Vaccination (website) will perform at Center Street Park (SW Denfield St & SW Mercer Terrace, Beaverton) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Jon Garcia and Celilo will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Innisfree will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Head for the Hills (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “A Mighty Wind” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Author Elsbeth Martindale will talk about her book “Things to Know before You Say ‘Go’” at Powell’s City of Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd), 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, please contact me.

6 comments July 16th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 10–12

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, July 10

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “King Lear” at Cathedral Park (under the bridge at N. Edison St and N. Philadelphia Ave) at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Tony Furtado (website) will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Grant Richards will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Dust Bowl Refugees will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Ryan Vandordrecht will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Brent Alan (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Ellen Whyte (website) will perform at Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Smoky & the Flames and Rock Residue will perform at Liberty Plaza in Oregon City starting at 5:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” will be showing at Pioneer Courthouse Square at dusk. Free popcorn provided by Cricket. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing at Berkeley Park (SE 39th Ave & Bybee Blvd) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (3-D) will be showing at Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St, Vancouver) at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm). The movie will be canceled or rescheduled if it rains. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Hotel for Dogs” will be showing at Happy Valley Park at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

• Author Mary Guterson will talk about her book “Gone to the Dogs” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 11

• Mississippi Ave Street Fair: The event includes live music, children’s activities, beer tasting, and more. All activities take place on Mississippi Avenue (between N. Fremont and N. Skidmore), 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. For more information and schedule of activities, visit the event website.

• Pearl District Bastille Day Festival: The event features a waiter race, live music, theatre, French food, children’s activities, and more. Jamison Square Park (810 NW 11th Ave), noon to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Pix Patisserie Bastille Day Block Party: The event includes live music, waiter race, bartender throwdown, car show, Iron Chef competition, and more. Pix North (N. Failing St between N. Williams Ave and N. Vancouver Ave). For more information and schedule of activities, visit the event website.

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Somerset West Park, Beaverton, 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• US Open Footbag (Hacky Sack) Championships: This annual event features freestyle routines by many top players from the US and Canada. The event also offers a daily Public Consecutive Kick Contest, freestyle clinics and other demonstrations. Nautilus World Headquarters (16400 SE Nautilus Drive, Vancouver), 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Set Sail! Families are invited to join Captain Curt, of Slightly Illusional, for a high seas adventure in creativity. The activities director has lined up amazing tricks, hilarious puppets, and tons of audience participation. Most suitable for grades K–5. Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave), 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Ten Toe Express Guided Walk: Take a free shuttle bus to the trailhead and enjoy a challenging loop through some of Forest Park’s most pristine areas. Meet at NW First & Davis, SmartPark Garage, 9:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “Stories about Stumps.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Dylan Tribute: James Faretheewell, Adam + Kris, Robert Richter and Drew Norman of Professor Gall will perform this tribute at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Cellist James Waldo will perform with pianist Janet Coleman at the Old Church (SW 11th and Clay) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Heather Keizur will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Sam Bam Boo will perform at Powell Butte Nature Park (SE 162nd & Powell, 1/2 mile hike uphill from parking lot) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• David Greco will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Redwood Son (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• 8th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest: Try eight different McMenamins ales and talk to the brewers who brewed them. Enjoy live music from two bands. 11:00 am ’til close; music, brewers and balloon guy at 4:00 pm. All ages welcome (21 and over to sample ales). Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, 4045 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro. For more information, visit the event website.

• “School of Rock” will be showing at Lents Park (SE 92nd Ave & Holgate Blvd) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Space Jam” will be showing at St. Johns Community Center. Live music from 6:00 pm. The movie starts at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Madagascar 2” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website.

• Selling Handmade Goods on Etsy: Learn how and why to sell your handmade goods on the largest online craft consignment store. Let instructors from the IPRC (that Independent Publishing Resource Center) be your guide. Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St), 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Hmong Cooking: Join authors Sami Scripter and Sheng Yang in celebrating the publication of their book “Cooking from the Heart: the Hmong Kitchen in America.” The event will feature Hmong music and a food tasting. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Multnomah: 100 Years in Photos: Come view “Multnomah Centennial, 1908-2008,” and experience Multnomah during the past century. Multnomah Historical Association presents this DVD collection of photos and narrative; MHA members will be available for questions. Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Tom Dwyer and Randy White will discuss sustainable fueling and offer techniques for producing alcohol-based fuel at home. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 11:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, July 12

• Art in the Plaza in Lake Oswego: Stroll through Millennium Plaza Park and enjoy original artwork by local artists. 200 First Street, Lake Oswego, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• US Open Footbag (Hacky Sack) Championships: This annual event features freestyle routines by many top players from the US and Canada. The event also offers a daily Public Consecutive Kick Contest, freestyle clinics and other demonstrations. Nautilus World Headquarters (16400 SE Nautilus Drive, Vancouver), 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Pacific Park, Vancouver, 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Michael Jackson Tribute (Portland Makes Music): Local artists will pay tribute to the King of Pop, and talk briefly about their relationship to his music. Confirmed guests include Grey Anne, the Rainy States, Congratulations, Leonard Mynx, Michael Dean Damron, Alan Singley, the Soft Tags, Gabe Hascall, and Dirty Mittens. Backspace (115 NW 5th Ave), 9:00 pm. All ages. For more information, visit the event website.

• Afincando (website) will perform at McCoy Park (N. Fiske, between Trenton & Fessenden) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Harry Potter-themed band The Remus Lupins (website) will perform at Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave) at 12:15 pm and again at Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd) at 3:00 pm. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. For more information, visit the event website.

• Americana Music: Enjoy multiple genres of Americana music, from Appalachian to bluegrass, from cowboy to the Kingston Trio, and many points in between, with local artists the Stumptown Stars. Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Celtic band Innisfree will perform in the gazebo at Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd) at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Pete Krebs and Casey Neill will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Westside Singers will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Pearl Django (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Soul Vaccination (website) will perform at 6:00 pm at Center Street Park (SW Denfield St & SW Mercer Terrace, Beaverton). For more information, visit the event website.

• Skip vonKuske will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Kung Fu Film Series: “The Legend of Drunken Master” will be showing at Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 2:15 pm. Master Yu, Shaowen will talk about the history of Kung Fu in English, and lead a short discussion and Kung Fu demonstration after the showing. The film will be in Chinese with English subtitles. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Boogie Nights” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Author Blake Nelson will talk about his book “Destroy All Cars” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, please contact me.

1 comment July 9th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 3–5

Reminder: Admission to OMSI is $2 on Sunday.

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

• Lake Oswego Fourth of July Celebration: The City of Lake Oswego is hosting activities all weekend, including a parade, fireworks show, water ski show, wakeboard competition, concerts, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 3

• Free Admission Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. For more information, visit the event website.

• First Friday Art Openings: Check the Central Eastside Arts District website for a list of open galleries. Tilde will also host an artist reception.

• First Friday in Multnomah Village: During this monthly event, shops and galleries stay open late and offer special events, sales and complimentary refreshments. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Multnomah Village website.

• First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Camas: This month, classic cars will line the streets of downtown Camas. 5:00 pm–9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “King Lear” at Cathedral Park (under the bridge at N. Edison St and N. Philadelphia Ave) at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Writing Workshop: On the first Friday of each month, Ibex Studios (2021 SE Clinton) hosts a free writing workshop from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In these workshops, you will write about things that are free. To register, email becca at ibexstudios dot com or call 971.227.0305. For more information, visit the event website.

• Airplay Cafe First Birthday: Free cake, $1 hot dogs, $2 pints. Live music provided by Matt French and the Educated. They’ll be playing lots of tunes we all know. Everyone is invited to bring an instrument or just your voice and join in the jam. All ages. 701 E. Burnside St, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Massages and Reflexology: The folks at Holistica Healthcare will be giving free mini-sessions of massage and reflexology by appointment from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Stop by early to sign up, then explore the Lower Burnside Art Walk while waiting for your scheduled session. 811 East Burnside, Suite 124. For more information, visit the event website.

• Kate Davis will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Sonny Hess & Lisa Mann will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• SLA will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Chris Loid Band (website) will perform at Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” will be showing at Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy) at dusk. Live entertainment starts at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Twilight” will be showing at Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St, Vancouver) at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm). The movie will be canceled or rescheduled if it rains. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Speed Racer” will be showing at the corner of 23rd and Main Street in downtown Vancouver. Show time is at 8:45 pm. At about 7:30 pm, the band Jen, Deborah and Kristen will perform. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 4

• Happy Valley Fourth of July Family Festival: Enjoy a full day of fun including a parade, music, children’s activities, and fireworks show. Happy Valley City Park (13770 SE Ridgecrest Road, Happy Valley), noon to 11:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Tigard Fourth of July Celebration: This family-friendly event starts at 6:00 pm at Tigard High School Soccer Field (corner of Hall and Durham Road). Festivities include live music, kids’ games, and more. The fireworks show starts at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bank of America cardholders receive free admission to the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion on July 4 and 5. For more information, visit the BOA website.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “The Fish Come Home.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Zumba Class: Zumba is a dance-inspired fitness class that incorporates Latin and international rhythms to create a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout. No experience is necessary to enjoy Zumba. Soma Space (4050 NE Broadway St), 9:00 am to 10:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, Lesbian, HC Minds, and Aranya will perform at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bryant Allard Quartet (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Mood Area 52 will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Kris Deelane (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Emily Herring (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

Sunday, July 5

• Bank of America cardholders receive free admission to the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion on July 4 and 5. For more information, visit the BOA website.

• Sunday Cinema Classics: “The Black Stallion” will be showing at St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave), 2:00 pm. Free tickets for limited seating will be available at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Whiskey Flats Brass Band will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “The Squid and the Whale” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Chickweed (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, please contact me.

3 comments July 2nd, 2009