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Free Events in Portland: August 6–8

August 5th, 2010

Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!

All weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: Willamette Shakespeare will perform this play at Reed College Cerf Amphitheatre. Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm, and Sunday at 6:00 pm. Pre-show events begin one hour before curtain.

Shakespeare in the Park: The Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The Comedy of Errors” at Director Park on Friday at 7:30 pm. Performances on Saturday and Sunday are at 3:00 pm at Washington Park.

Moliere’s “School for Husbands”: Masque Alfresco presents a modern adaptation of this play every weekend through August. Tualatin Heritage Center, 6:30 pm.

Friday, August 6

First Friday Art Walk: Go gallery hopping on the East side. And check out PORT’s First Friday picks.

More art: The Architectural Heritage Center and galleries in Sellwood will also host openings.

First Friday in Milwaukie: Live music, 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.

Camas Live: This is a two-day art festival featuring fine art, dance, music, theatre, kids activities, and more. Downtown Camas, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday.

Vancouver’s Annual Festival of the Arts: Explore 13 art galleries and enjoy street art, live music, and more. Downtown Vancouver, August 6 and 7.

“The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron”: Author Howard Bryant reveals how Hank Aaron stood against racism with dignity and determination. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.

Saturday, August 7

Obonfest: Obon is an annual Japanese festival commemorating one’s ancestors. The main highlight is the traditional dancing, and everyone is invited to join in. Oregon Buddhist Temple, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Fremont Festival: Live music, street performers, art and craft booths, cake walk, parade for kids and pets, kids activities, and more. 41st to 50th Avenues on NE Fremont, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

NW Book Festival: Meet more than 50 authors and chat with folks from publishing companies and bookstores. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Ecopalooza: Bands and DJs will perform to raise environmental awareness and promote alternative energy sources. Fernhill Park, 11:00 am to 8:30 pm.

Sew-a-Con: The Greater Portland Area Costumer’s Guild is hosting an open sewing event and workshops. Workshops are wig dressing, making a Barbie costume, and vegan cooking. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Passport to Sellwood Westmoreland: Visit participating businesses from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and get a chance to win prizes. The Boys & Girls Club will host a community health fair, which includes free health screenings and $5 bike helmets, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Ten Toe Express Guided Walk: Hike around Powell Butte’s nature trails through forested areas and open meadows. Meet at Powell Butte parking lot at 9:00 am.

Happy Valley Art Walk: Art, live music, and face painting and balloon art for the kids. Happy Valley Town Center, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Camas Live: This is a two-day art festival featuring fine art, dance, music, theatre, kids activities, and more. Downtown Camas, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday.

Vancouver’s Annual Festival of the Arts: Explore 13 art galleries and enjoy street art, live music, and more. Downtown Vancouver, August 6 and 7.

Museums on Us: Bank of America customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and the Pittock Mansion free today.

Sunday, August 8

Wilsonville Goat Day: The goats are part of the Natural Resources Program’s control of invasive plant species in Wilsonville. Come meet the goats and enjoy tastes of goat cheese, goat milk, and goat yogurt. Interactive education for all ages. Memorial Park Forest Shelter, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

“Il Trovatore”: Portland SummerFest presents Opera in the Park with a performance of “Il Trovatore” by Giuseppe Verdi. Concordia University Campus Green Commons, 4:00 pm.

“Deepsy Diver” puppet show: The Mudeye Puppet Company presents an all new show for 2010 featuring the adventures of underwater heroine, Deepsy Diver. Holgate Library, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Make a Splash with Bend Magic’s Bill Mitchell: Exciting, engaging, fast-paced and interactive, this show is the perfect blend of comedy, magic and, of course, books. Troutdale Library, 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm.

“We’re Getting On”: Author James Kaelan’s book explores youth, dissolution, and what happens when you try to live completely off the grid. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 4:00 pm.

Museums on Us: Bank of America customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and the Pittock Mansion free today.

More free events

Check out our outdoor concert list and outdoor movie list. A couple new movie listings were added today.

For more free and low-cost events, check PDX Pipeline and Dave Knows Portland.

For kids events, check UrbanMamas.

For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.

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