Archive for May, 2010
Happy Memorial Day weekend! How will you be spending the holiday?
Friday, May 28
Rose Festival Waterfront Village Opening Day: The festivities start at 5:00 pm and include a concert by Curtis Salgado, fireworks, and more.
Campus Rail Jam Tour: Snow sports athletes will be coming from around the country to showcase their skills for the 2010 Campus Rail Jam Tour Finals held at Pioneer Courthouse Square. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Bill Kirchen will perform at Music Millennium at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, May 29
Multnomah County Fair: Live entertainment, animal shows, petting zoo, rides, arts and crafts, and more. May 29-31, Oaks Park, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Sunday, May 30
Multnomah County Fair: Live entertainment, animal shows, petting zoo, rides, arts and crafts, and more. May 29-31, Oaks Park, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
More events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
May 27th, 2010
Here are this weekend’s free events. Enjoy!
Friday, May 21
Author Sebastian Junger will talk about his new book “War” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Poetry reading: Enjoy an evening of poetry with David Abel and Chris Daniels. The Waypost, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, May 22
Kenton Street Fair: Car and bike show, kids activities, live music, and more. N. Denver Avenue between N. Watts and N. Willis, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Bike Fix-It Fair: Mechanics will do basic work on your bike for free. Free classes, $5 helmets, and more. Harrison Park School, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Up-and-coming bands showcase: Mama Sunshine, Panda, Eggplant, Goldenbloom, and Wizard Attack will perform. Someday Lounge, 9:00 pm, 21+.
Sunday, May 23
McMenamins hosts “Lost” series finale: See the finale at the Bagdad Theater (hosted by Cort and Fatboy; doors open at 6:00 pm), Mission Theater (doors open at 5:00 pm), or St. Johns Theater (doors open at 6:30 pm).
Tualatin Pedaling in the Park: Kids’ bicycle safety “rodeo,” bike games, family fun ride, live music, and more. Free helmets to the first 75 kids (based on helmet sizes and availability). Tualatin Commons, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Lake Oswego Millennium Concert Band will perform a variety of selections, such as music from the Harry Potter films, Spanish music, and Sousa marches. Lakeridge High School Auditorium, 7:30 pm.
Latino Home Fair: Exhibitors from the real estate industry, home buying and foreclosure prevention seminars, children’s fun area, door prizes, and free zoo tickets for all children under 11 years old. Oregon Zoo, Cascade Crest Banquet Center, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
William Ayers and Ryan Alexander-Tanner will talk about “To Teach: The Journey, In Comics,” the graphic novel that brings to life Ayers’s bestselling memoir “To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher.” Floating World Comics, 6:00 pm.
Writers Bryan Charles and Mike McGonigal will talk about their books focused on bands Pavement and My Bloody Valentine, respectively. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
More events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
May 20th, 2010
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
All weekend
Open Engagement, PSU’s conference on art and social practice, features visual art, music, film, dance, writing, and more. Most events are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. More on Bus Stop Opera here.
Pioneer Family Festival: Teddy Bear Parade, live music, skateboard and BMX competitions, kids activities, and more. Clackamette Park, Oregon City. May 14: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. May 15: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. May 16: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Saturday, May 15
Alberta Street Art Hop: More than 15 blocks of NE Alberta Street will be closed to car traffic to accommodate 150+ artists, craftspeople, music, dance and theater performances, interactive art events, and more. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Mt. Tabor Art Walk: Visit sites all over the Mt. Tabor neighborhood to see the work of local artists. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Lock Fest: Flotilla, giant aquarium, live music, tours of the Locks Museum, and more. Willamette Falls Locks Park, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
National Park Family Day at Fort Vancouver: Meet park rangers and learn about park wildlife and history.
Migratory Songbird Festival: Guided bird walks, kids activities, bird show, and more. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.
SE Portland Tool Library grand opening celebration: Learn more about the tool library, which lends home-repair and gardening tools to SE Portland residents and community groups, free of charge. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Guided bike ride in downtown Gresham: This ride is about 8 miles long and is a slow, family ride open to all levels of riders. Meet at 9:45 am in the parking lot at Main City Park.
Ernest Bloch concert: Portland State Piano Club will perform a free, public concert featuring an all-Bloch program. Room 183 of the Extended Studies Building, noon.
“Deep Green,” a documentary by local filmmaker Matt Briggs, explores the best ideas and cutting-edge technologies to de-carbonize energy and restore the natural world. Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 7:30 pm.
Sunday, May 16
Sunday Parkways: A 5.8-mile route in Northeast Portland will be closed to cars. Walk, bike, and enjoy activities along the route and at Woodlawn, Alberta, Fernhill, and Wilshire Parks. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Mt. Tabor Art Walk: Visit sites all over the Mt. Tabor neighborhood to view the work of local artists. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Daniel Clowes will present his new graphic novel, “Wilson,” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Shout Out Louds and Freelance Whales will perform at Music Millennium at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm, respectively.
Joe Kurmaskie, bicyclist and author, will share tales and images from his most recent ride through Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Malawi, and Mozambique. Hillsboro Main Library, 2:00 pm.
More events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
May 13th, 2010
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
Friday, May 7
Free night at the Children’s Museum: Admission is free from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
First Friday Art Walk: Go gallery hopping on the East side.
Art by Bike: Take a guided bike ride from Pedal’s shop to three galleries on the First Friday Art Walk, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
More art: Murdoch Collections and the Architectural Heritage Center will also host openings.
Camas First Friday: This month’s theme is Camas Poker Tour. Downtown Camas, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
First Friday in Milwaukie: Treasure hunt, $1 ice cream cones, art exhibits and demonstrations, and more. 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Oregon City First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Oregon City, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Willamette Week’s Best New Band Showcase: Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside, Typhoon, and Deelay Ceelay will perform. Berbati’s Pan, 9:00 pm. Ages 21+.
Saturday, May 8
St. Johns Bizarre: Enjoy live music, parade, kids activities, and more. Downtown St. Johns, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Festival of the Birds: Meet birds from the Audubon Society of Portland’s Wildlife Care Center. Plus live music, guided walks, kids activities, and more. Sellwood Park, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
National Train Day: Head to Portland Union Station to see vintage railroad cars, scale model trains, kids entertainment, and more. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Free admission to the Washington County Museum: Activities for kids of all ages, featuring Native American themed arts and crafts. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Ten Toe Express guided walk: The first walk of the season covers the Glendoveer Golf Course. 9:00 am.
How we can raise money-smart kids in a money-crazed world: Learn what Lori Sweeney is doing to raise a money-smart and unselfish child, and share your thoughts. Holgate Library, 3:30 pm.
Sunday, May 9
Gateway Mother’s Day Fun Ride and Community Fair: The fair runs from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Bike ride starts at 2:15 pm. 111th Square, at NE 111th Avenue at NE Halsey Street.
Mother’s Day event at Tryon Creek Park: Take a guided walk through the park with your mom. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Pretty Dress Bike Ride: All are welcome, but you must come wearing a pretty dress! From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, play croquet in the park. At 2:00 pm, the ride starts. Two Plum Park, 1:00 pm.
Mother’s Day tea: Tigard Library invites moms and their children to enjoy a story, share tea and cookies, have their picture taken, and create a picture frame to celebrate this special day. 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Free fitness classes for moms: barre3 is offering moms two free classes: a barre3 class at 11:00 am, and a prenatal class at 12:15 pm.
“Ingredients”: a documentary film screening and discussion: “Ingredients” is a locally made, feature-length documentary about the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities. Central Library, 1:00 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.
May 6th, 2010
