Archive for April, 2010
All weekend
Gathering of the Guilds: Head to the Oregon Convention Center for artwork, demos, and more from the Oregon Potters Association, Creative Metal Arts Guild, Guild of Oregon Woodworkers, Northwest Fine Woodworkers, Oregon Glass Guild, Portland Bead Society, and Portland Handweavers Guild. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Friday, April 30
Henry Winkler (The Fonz on “Happy Days”) will talk about his YA book “A Brand-New Me” at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7:00 pm.
Mike Reiss, “The Simpsons” writer/producer and children’s book author, will speak to aspiring authors and fans at the Lucky Lab. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the event will begin at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, May 1
May Day celebration: Live music, dancing, kids’ entertainment, and more. Kennedy School, 3:00 pm ’til late.
Free Comic Book Day: Pick up free comic books at participating stores.
Family clothing swap: At 2:00 pm, swap kids clothes (ages 0 to 13 years). At 3:15 pm, swap teen and adult clothes. Midland Library.
“The Sacred Harp” all-day shape note singing event: Join Portland Sacred Harp at Lincoln Street Church from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm to sing all day. Bring a dish to share.
A Look Back at Native Americans in the Northern Willamette Valley: Learn about the Calapuya and Chinook Indians who lived here before European settlement. Hillsdale Library, 3:00 pm.
Bank of America Museums on Us: BOA customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for free.
Sunday, May 2
Sustainability Day: Walk through Tryon Creek State Park and learn simple ways we can all reduce our carbon footprint. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Portland Opera Preview—”The Barber of Seville”: Learn about the history of this opera and its composer, and enjoy musical selections. Central Library, 2:00 pm.
STUFF-ication: If you’ve got too much stuff, this is for you. Learn ways to declutter your home or office. Hollywood Library, 2:00 pm.
Bank of America Museums on Us: BOA customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for free.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
April 29th, 2010
Admission is free for all events below. If I’ve missed an event, please write a comment about it. Have fun!
Friday, April 23
Free admission to the Portland Art Museum from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Awol One, Rafael Vigilantics, Sleep, Abadawn, and Hives Inquiry Squad will perform at Slabtown at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+.
Saturday, April 24
Earth Day 2010 Re-seeding Our World: Festivities include a visit from Mayor Sam Adams, live entertainment including the March Fourth Marching Band, bike parade, and more. Washington High School Field, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Willow Creek Earth Fair: See PCC’s new Willow Creek Center, the first LEED Platinum certified building in Washington County, and enjoy family-friendly activities, entertainment, and more. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
82nd Avenue of Roses Parade: The parade starts at 9:00 am at Eastport Plaza and ends at Yamhill & SE 78th Avenue. Participants include the 2010 Rose Festival Princesses, Cinema Classics Car Club, and more.
Carnival Days: After the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, head to Eastport Plaza for live music, pony rides, classic car cruise-in, and more.
Mississippi Ave Spring Greening: Celebrate spring and Earth Day on Mississippi Avenue. Live music, free seed packets, clothing swap, and more. 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Kids clothing swap: Central Library, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
MusicFest: Watch young musicians and their bands vie for prizes and a chance to perform at the Rose Festival’s Waterfront Village. Portland Music Company, 5:00 pm.
Gresham Earth Day celebration and recycling event: This free community event includes exhibits, art, music, food, a recycling collection event, earth-friendly vendors, and children’s arts, crafts and entertainment. Gresham City Hall, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Costumes for Ramona: Make a simple costume inspired by Beverly Cleary’s Ramona Quimby. Gresham Library, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Thomas the Tank Engine party: Families are invited to enjoy a special Thomas storytime and imaginative activities. Capitol Hill Library, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Chief Redheart memorial ceremony: The 13th annual memorial to remember Chief Redheart’s band includes singing in honor of the ancestors, the Riderless Horse (Empty Saddle) Ceremony, the Sacred Pipe Ceremony, and recognition of veterans. Great Meadow in Vancouver, 10:00 am.
Keep Portland Beard: Celebrate the opening of an art show all about beards. Tribute Gallery, 8:00 pm.
Junior Ranger Day: Kids are invited to learn what archaeologists, park guides, and cultural demonstrators do at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
East Portland Homeownership Fair: This event includes home buying and home ownership workshops, one-on-one counseling, and more. Ron Russell Middle School, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Sunday, April 25
Celebrate the Earth: Take the whole family to Tryon Creek Park to learn about bobcats through arts and crafts, games, stories, and more. Come dressed as your favorite animal for an afternoon parade. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Komedy 4 da kids: Families are invited to a bilingual and interactive performance of physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic by Angel Ocasio. Midland Library, 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For kids events, check EnviroMom and UrbanMamas.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
April 22nd, 2010
Admission is free for all events. Enjoy!
All weekend
Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival: Enjoy events all weekend-long at Washington County libraries.
Friday, April 16
Filmed by Bike street party: Live entertainment and more in front of the Clinton Street Theatre, 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Saturday, April 17
SOLV IT for Earth Day: Clean up your community at one of many volunteer events organized by SOLV.
Oregon Historical Society Family Day: Free admission for the whole family.
Earth Day celebration: Enjoy music, games, storytelling, and more. Lair Hill Park, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Useful goods exchange: Bring useful goods you no longer want and exchange them for things that others bring. Sunnyside Environmental School, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Art materials swap: Swap unused art materials with others. The 100th Monkey Studio, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Author Louis Sachar will talk about his book “Small Steps” and adapting it for the Oregon Children’s Theatre. Central Library, 1:00 pm.
Latin American folkloric dance: Families are invited to experience the culture and history of Latin America by learning dances from Mexico, Brazil, and Cuba. Gregory Heights Library, 3:00 pm.
Record Store Day: Visit independently owned record stores for concerts and other special events.
Sunday, April 18
Author Anna Lappe will talk about her book “Diet for a Hot Planet” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Edible landscaping: Learn about beautiful and edible options for your yard. Hollywood Library, 2:00 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
April 15th, 2010
Admission is free for all of these events. Enjoy!
Friday, April 9
“Queen Lili’uokalani: Last Hawaiian Queen”: Portland author Elinor Langer will read from her soon-to-be-published biography of the queen at Portland State University at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, April 10
Circus at Pioneer Courthouse Square: To celebrate the arrival of Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA, local circus artists will perform contortion, stilt walking, juggling and aerial acts. Noon.
Trillium Festival: Native plant sale, guided nature hikes, children’s crafts and activities, local craft and edibles vendors, live music performances, and more. Tryon Creek Park, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Washington County Museum Free Family Day: Activities include kite making and a celebration of Hispanic culture. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Keeping It Local Fair: A celebration of locally grown, raised, and prepared foods from the Willamette Valley. Wilsonville Community Center, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Alpaca Western Extravaganza: Chance to see lots of alpacas. Clark County Event Center, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Walking with Ramona: This walking tour is for Beverly Cleary fans in grades K through 5. Meet at Beverly Cleary School, 10:30 am.
Franz Nicolay will perform at Music Millennium at 3:00 pm.
Bike tour of SE Portland trees: Tour Sellwood, Westmoreland, Eastmoreland, Reed College, and Oaks Bottom on bike with an arborist as your guide. Meet at Sellwood Park at 9:00 am.
Portland bike tour: Join Portland Bicycle Tours for a free Portland city tour by bike. Meet at the Oregon Convention Center at 7:30 am.
Momentum Magazine launch party: Celebrate the launch of this bike-focused publication. Music, door prizes, and more. Jupiter Hotel, 7:00 pm.
Sunday, April 11
Trillium Festival: Native plant sale, guided nature hikes, children’s crafts and activities, local craft and edibles vendors, live music performances, and more. Tryon Creek Park, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival: The week-long festival kicks off today with “Thumbelina,” a shadow puppet show by the Oregon Shadow Theatre. Beaverton City Library, 2:00 pm.
Alpaca Western Extravaganza: Chance to see lots of alpacas. Clark County Event Center, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Walking with Ramona: This walking tour is for Beverly Cleary fans in grades K through 5. Meet at Beverly Cleary School, 1:00 pm.
Trashcan Joe will perform at Central Library at 2:00 pm.
Sunday Cinema Classics: “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” will be showing at St. Johns Library at 2:00 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
April 8th, 2010
Here are the weekend’s free events. Please write a comment about any I’ve missed. Have fun!
Friday, April 2
Free night at the Children’s Museum (starts at 4!): Admission is free from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
First Friday Art Walk: Go gallery hopping on the East side.
Free writing workshop at Ibex Studios: Adventures in Creative Writing: This monthly event starts at 6:00 pm.
Spring Beer & Wine Fest at the Oregon Convention Center: Admission is free from noon to 2:00 pm.
Camas First Friday: This month, participating businesses offer goody-filled eggs, prizes, and kids activities. Downtown Camas, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Alafair Burke, former Portland deputy district attorney, will talk about her new thriller “212″ at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, April 3
Alpenrose Dairy Easter egg hunt: Take part in one of the biggest Easter egg hunts west of the Mississippi. Events start at 10:30 am (arrive early).
Easter hat parade: Put on your favorite hat* and take part in a parade starting at Pioneer Courthouse Square and ending at Elephants Delicatessen on NW 22nd. 1:00 pm. *Sorry, no baseball hats.
The Great Westside Family Easter Event: Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, pony rides, activities for mom and dad, and more. Washington County Fairgrounds, 9:00 am.
Lake Oswego Easter egg hunt: Bring your own basket and race for eggs at the West End Building, 9:00 am.
Oregon City Easter egg hunt: Festivities begin at 10:00 am at Rivercrest Park.
Tualatin Easter egg hunt: About 1,000 plastic eggs will be hidden in Tualatin Community Park. Hunting begins at 10:00 am.
Wilsonville Easter egg hunt: Bring your basket and join in the hunt at Memorial Park, 10:00 am.
Free admission to the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for Bank of America customers.
Spring Beer & Wine Fest at the Oregon Convention Center: Admission is free from noon to 2:00 pm.
Guided walk at Hoyt Arboretum: On this leisurely walk, you’ll hear stories about the significance of trees to cultures around the world. 10:00 am.
Hugh Cornwell will perform at Music Millennium at 6:00 pm.
Sunday, April 4
Bunny on a Bike Ride: Dress up like a bunny and join this annual all-ages guided bike ride. This year’s theme is Alice in Wonderland. Meet at Columbia Park, 2:00 pm.
Pix Easter egg hunt: Each store will have 50 hidden eggs, each with a coupon worth up to $50 in Pix goodies. When the stores open, the hunt is on.
Free admission to the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for Bank of America customers.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
April 1st, 2010
