Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
All weekend (October 3 to 5)
Greek Festival: The festival will feature Greek food, entertainment, children’s activities and more. $2 admission for children’s area. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (3131 NE Glisan). For more information, visit the event website.
Local 14 Art Show & Sale: More than 90 women artists will show their work at the World Forestry Center (4033 SW Canyon Rd). For more information, visit the event website.
Friday, October 3
First Friday Art Shows and Openings:
Opening for photographer John Henry Angell: Angell specializes in close-up, macro images of flowers and ferns. Ugly Mug Coffee Shop (8017 SE 13th Ave), 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
MAC Kids Art Show: Paintings, prints, drawings, clay from Multnomah Arts Center Youth Art Classes. 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
“Tribute” at 100th Monkey Studio: See a wedding dress made out of ironed plastic Oregonian bags and other artwork from 13 artists. Live music by Stump Town Jug Thumpers. 110 SE 16th Ave, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Artist Lucinda Parker will give a lecture at 6:00 pm at Pacific Northwest College of Art. Selections of Parker’s artwork from the past 20 years will also be on display. For more information, visit the event website.
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’s theme is Pumpkin Pageant. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Downtown Camas website.
Artistery 7th Anniversary Party: The Artistery is celebrating with live music (Point Juncture, WA; Nick Delffs; Rob Walmart; Juice Team DJ’s; Cexfucx; Owl Dudes; White Fang; Why I Must Be Careful; American Dork Scene) and BBQ. BBQ starts at 7:00 pm, and music will follow soon after. For more information, visit the event website.
Ian McFeron Band (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. Visit the Rock Creek Tavern website for more information.
Author Francine Prose will talk about her book “Goldengrove” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
“The Golden Compass” will be showing at West Linn Library at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the library website .
Saturday, October 4
West Linn’s Oktoberfest: Live music (including an authentic OmmPah band) and the smells of German cuisine will fill Hammerle Park from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, read this news story.
GreenWalks: Explore Hoyt Arboretum with a guide from Portland Parks & Recreation. 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Appropriate for adults and families. Meet at the Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd. Visit the PP&R website for details.
DJ Cheb i Sabbah will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 4:30 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
The Goodwill River (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Kaitlyn ni Donovan (website) and Super XX Man (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
History and Mystery of the Blues: Musician-author Steve Cheseborough will present the music and mystique of Mississippi. Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Beth Willis (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Author T. A. Barron will talk about his book “Merlin’s Dragon” at 2:00 pm at Powell’s Books, Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Author Steven T. Wax will talk about his book “Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the War on Terror — A Public Defender’s Inside Account” at Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave) at 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Children’s book author Eric Kimmel will read from two of his books, “The Mysterious Guests” and “Anansi’s Party Time,” at 11:00 am at A Children’s Place Bookstore. For more information, visit the event website.
Legends of Mexico/Leyendas de Mexico: Kids and their families are invited to learn about the geography, history and different languages spoken in Mexico through legends and music. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Two shows: North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth St) from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, and St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave) from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Pinot and Pooch: Urban Wineworks (407 NW 16th Ave) invites dog owners and their dogs to an afternoon of doggie sketch artists, wine, raffles, and musical entertainment. A portion of the proceeds will go to DoveLewis. 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Bike Donation Drive: All Portland-area REI stores will be accepting used bikes to be donated to the Community Cycling Center for their annual Holiday Bike Drive. Bikes in good condition, especially kids’ bikes, will be accepted. Donations are tax-deductible. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit the REI website for more information.
Plastics Recycling: Master Recycler Program will collect many hard-to-recycle plastics at two locations: 3325 N. Interstate in Portland, and 5400 Meadows Road in Lake Oswego. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Sunday, October 5
Envisioning America: Jews and the Making of Broadway Musical: Mittelman Jewish Community Center and Portland Center Stage will provide a lively afternoon of conversation and song exploring the Broadway musical and the pioneering contributions of Jewish artists to the genre. Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd), 12:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Dandy Warhols Pre-Show Party: Zia McCabe will DJ. Free refreshments. Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside), 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the Music Millennium website.
Americana Music: Kids and their families are invited to a performance of multiple genres of Americana music, from Appalachian to bluegrass, from cowboy to the Kingston Trio, and many points in between, with the Stumptown Stars. Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
“Delicatessen” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Children’s book author Graeme Base will talk about “Enigma: A Magical Mystery” at 2:00 pm at Powell’s Books, Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Author Danny Goldberg will talk about his book “Bumping into Geniuses” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Sunday Cinema Classics at St. Johns Library: “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be showing at 2:00 pm. Free tickets for limited seating will be available at 1:30 pm. 7510 N. Charleston Ave. For more information, visit the event website.
Pinot and Pooch: Urban Wineworks (407 NW 16th Ave) invites dog owners and their dogs to an afternoon of doggie sketch artists, wine, raffles, and musical entertainment. A portion of the proceeds will go to DoveLewis. 12:00 pm to 6:00 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.
First Thursday is here again, and I have a personal recommendation for you. Be sure to stop by the Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) for the opening of “Small Press: The Art and Business of Loaded Hips Press and Red Bat Press” featuring artwork by Shannon Buck and Carye Bye.
The show’s name “Small Press” has two meanings: both women own small businesses and both make small-size prints. At the opening, you’ll get a chance to meet both artists and hear about how they create their art and run their businesses.
Here are the details:
What:
First Thursday Art Opening
Small Press: The Art and Business of Loaded Hips Press and Red Bat Press
Where:
The Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC)
917 SW Oak St. #218, Portland, OR 97205 www.iprc.org
When:
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, October 2, 2008
(Art show open to the public during IPRC open hours through January 30, 2009)
Shannon Buck of Loaded Hips Press and Carye Bye of Red Bat Press present a joint show of small prints (lino-cut, woodblock, letterpress, and mixed media). Both printers met at the Independent Publishing Resource Center (which has a full letterpress print shop) around 2002-2003 and launched their own small businesses making and selling prints. This show will tell their story, process, and show a collection of prints from each press.
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
All weekend (September 26–28)
Portland Art Open: Portland Art Open is a three-day art event & party showcasing the range of talents and styles of Portland’s artists. It’s your chance to experience art on the most personal level possible—see how each artist envisions their work in their own setting. Visit the event website for more information.
Friday, September 26
American Indian Day Celebration: Local area American Indian organizations will host a celebration of American Indian cultures at Pioneer Courthouse Square from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Northwest tribal leaders, drum groups, dancers, and arts and crafts vendors will share their talents and experiences. Visit the event website for more information.
ActivSpace Open House: Artists, jewelers, crafters, designers, and small business owners open their doors. Meet artists in their workspaces. Local bands will perform. Craft/bead/art supply rummage sale. Friday (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm) and Saturday (11:00 am to 5:00 pm), 833 SE Main St. See comments below for more information.
Bar 12 will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 6:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
Emily Herring (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Pete Krebs will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Mark Alan (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
John Bunzow Trio (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. Visit the Rock Creek Tavern website for more information.
Author John Elder Robison will talk about his book “Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Saturday, September 27
Polish Festival: This two-day event includes performances by Polish dance groups and music bands, a polka contest, Polish food and more. Last year’s festival was lots of fun; read about it and see pictures here. Saturday and Sunday, 3900 N. Interstate Ave. Visit the event website for more information.
Museum Day: Get a free admission pass for you and a guest redeemable at participating museums. For more information, visit the Smithsonian magazine website.
Welcome the Rain: Celebrate our abundant rainfall and learn about rain-related issues such as bike commuting in the rain, rain gardens, and more. Art and science activities as well as a story teller will keep the kids entertained. Sunnyside Environmental School (3421 SE Salmon St), 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. www.welcometherain.org
SoEaPo Summer’s Last Rockin’ Outdoor Fest: At Plan B Bar (21+), artisan booths will be set up outside, live music on two stages (one stage outside, the other stage inside), BBQ. 1305 SE 8th, 4:00 pm to midnight. Visit the event website for more information.
ActivSpace Open House: Artists, jewelers, crafters, designers, and small business owners open their doors. Meet artists in their workspaces. Local bands will perform. Craft/bead/art supply rummage sale. Friday (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm) and Saturday (11:00 am to 5:00 pm), 833 SE Main St. See comments below for more information.
Harvest Fun Day and Extreme Scarecrow Makeover (Vancouver): Join the Clark County Historical Museum for a free family-friendly day of hands-on crafts and autumn events such as pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, blacksmith demonstrations, pie-eating contests and more. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit the museum’s website for more information.
GreenWalks: Explore Oaks Bottom with a guide from Portland Parks & Recreation. 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Appropriate for adults and families. Park staff will lead this tour from the North parking lot of Oaks Bottom located across the street from 5120 SE Milwaukie Ave. Visit the PP&R website for details.
Ten Toe Guided Walk: Take a free Tram ride to OHSU and hike the trails of Marquam Nature Park as we climb to Council Crest Park and back. Meeting place: Tram stop, north of SW Whitaker and River Parkway. 9:00 am. Distance: 4 miles. Time: 2.5 hours. Visit the event website for more information.
Cold War Kids (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 6:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
Kotogoto (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
The Hunter Donnaloia Duo will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Lincoln Crockett & Enemies (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. Visit the Rock Creek Tavern website for more information.
Children’s book author Amber Keyser will bring camping equipment and her picture book “An Algonquin Heart Song: Paddle My Own Canoe” to share what it’s like to go on a canoe trip. Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd), 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Fiesta con Animales/Party with the Animals: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Oregon Zoo’s animals will be visiting libraries. Hands-on discovery stations will let visitors experience feathers, fur and scales of a few of Latin America’s animals. Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave), 3:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
SCRAP Art Activity: Kids and their families are invited to work with artist Emily Weisbard of SCRAP to create a unique piece of art from reused and reclaimed materials. Presenter is bilingual, Spanish/English. North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth St), 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Vietnamese Film at Midland Library: “Journey From the Fall” is about a family’s experience in the Vietnam War and their immigration to America. The film will be presented in Vietnamese with English subtitles. A short discussion will follow. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 3:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Oregon Encyclopedia Project Community Meeting: Oregonians who are interested in our history and culture are encouraged to research and write authoritative articles for the Oregon Encyclopedia Project. Learn more about this project at the Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Meet Leigh Radford, author of “AlterKNITS Felt,” from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at CloseKnit (2140 NE Alberta St). Visit the event website for more information.
Sunday, September 28
Polish Festival: This two-day event includes performances by Polish dance groups and music bands, a polka contest, Polish food and more. Last year’s festival was lots of fun; read about it and see pictures here. Saturday and Sunday, 3900 N. Interstate Ave. Visit the event website for more information.
Family Discovery Sunday at Museum of Contemporary Craft: Using discarded color strips from the edges of printed books, participants will divert paper headed to the recyclery and create paper vessels and other art objects. 724 NW Davis St, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm. Visit the museum’s website for more information.
Natural Cycles Exhibit Family Day: Join in a community celebration of the new art exhibit featuring local examples of natural art. Enjoy special hands-on art activities for adults and children along the Trillium Trail. Tryon Creek State Park, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Oktoberfest at Edgefield: The celebration includes live music, bellydancers, balloon twisting, plant sale and more. Wander about the entire property, beer and bratwurst in hand, to check out the fun. Music starts at 11:00 am and runs through the evening. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Meiko (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 3:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
“Blazing Saddles” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Tigard Guitar Festival at Tigard Library: Cascadia Guitar Duo will perform an outdoor concert of Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Contemporary and Latin pieces from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Author Stanley Plumly will talk about his book “Posthumous Keats: A Personal Biography” at 4:00 pm at Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Author Floyd Skloot will talk about his book “The Wink of the Zenith” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Ann Littlewood, author of “Night Kill,” and Sheila Simonson, author of “Buffalo Bill’s Defunct” will speak at Murder by the Book (3210 SE Hawthorne Blvd) at 5:00 pm. Visit the MBTB website for more information.
Author Clyde W. Ford will talk about his book “Precious Cargo” at 3:00 pm at Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center Mall. Visit the B&N website for more information.
Puppet Theater “The Green Bird”: The Oregon Shadow Theater presents a puppet show inspired by Mexican folktales. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Vote 2008: Join Dr. Jim Moore, Professor of Political Science at Pacific University, for a discussion about the presidential hopefuls and the race to date. Bring questions for the group and prepare to get involved in the debate. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Someday Lounge 2-Year Anniversary Party: “Pig Roast & Tank of Fish,” a documentary about Portland’s Chinatown, will be showing at 7:00 pm. 125 NW 5th Avenue. Visit the Someday Lounge website for more information.
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.
Last Saturday, I decided to do something I’d never done before, a Ten Toe Express guided walk. Ten Toe Express is a program organized by the City of Portland’s Office of Transportation. Its mission is to encourage people to do more walking. On Thursdays and Saturdays from May through September, a guide leads a walk somewhere in Southwest Portland. The walks are free and open to all.
The walk I went on was the four-mile ”Woods & Dickinson Parks Loop.” There were about 20 of us and two dogs. We walked through Woods Memorial Natural Area,Dickinson Park, Ash Creek Natural Area, and residential areas in between. The experience opened my eyes to some beautiful places in SW Portland that I didn’t know existed. Here’s an idea of what it was like:
Entering Woods Memorial Natural Area:
Our awesome guide preparing to take a photo of us:
Ash Creek Natural Area:
Amazing open space (with a wetland planted in the middle of it, not pictured):
Leaving the woods:
Taking over the streets:
This little dog showed no signs of fatigue:
If you’re interested, there are more pictures on Flickr, including the map.
According to the website, there’s only one more walk, and it’s scheduled for this Saturday in Council Crest. Why not give it a try?
It’s time again for Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day. If you go to the magazine’s website and enter some personal info (name, address, email), you will be able to print out a free admission pass for you and a guest redeemable at participating museums on September 27, 2008.
Four museums in the Portland area are participating in Museum Day:
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
Friday, September 19
Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: There are rides in four areas today: downtown Portland, N/NE, SE and Sellwood. All rides will meet at 6:00 pm and will leave promptly at 6:15. Visit the Bike Portland website for the details.
Hill Country Revue will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 5:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
Roots and Wisdom (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 7:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
The Checkered Present (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Matt Brown, Casey Neil and Jaycob Van Auken will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Gideon Freudmann (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
The Old Yellers (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. Visit the Rock Creek Tavern website for more information.
Author Paul Auster will talk about his book “Man in the Dark” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Rose City Romance Group Event: Meet local romance authors, ask questions, take pictures, and get autographs at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd) at 7:00 pm. For the complete list of authors attending, visit the Powell’s website.
Saturday, September 20
Fall Fest Northwest: This event includes music, food, and a beer and wine court. For the kids, the Northwest Children’s Theater will do face painting and theater “classes.” Wallace Park (NW 25th Ave & Raleigh St), 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Cider Pressing and Harvest Celebration: Celebrate fall at Gabriel Park’s Community Demonstration Orchard (SW 41 & Canby), 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information, visit the Portland Parks and Recreation website.
Fir Fest at Doug Fir: This is Doug Fir’s semi-annual free outdoor music and art extravaganza, featuring performances by Loch Lomond; Bark, Hide and Horn; Y La Bamba. Also Crafty Wonderland craft bazaar, fashion show and more. 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the outdoor Jupiter/Doug Fir patio. Ages 21+. Visit the Doug Fir website for more information.
DoveLewis Dogtoberfest: This event includes a dog wash, live music and a small street fair. Dog washes are $5 and benefit the DoveLewis Blood Bank. Lucky Labrador Brew Pub (915 SE Hawthorne), 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Happy Birthday, Hermione: Hermione Granger’s birthday is in September, so help celebrate with wizard crafts, cake, and a showing of “The Wizard Rockumentary,” a documentary about bands making Harry Potter music. Prize for best Hermione look-a-like. Capitol Hill Library (10723 SW Capitol Hwy), 1:30 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Accio Wizard Rockumentary (Harry Potter-related documentary): Northwest Library (2300 NW Thurman St) will also be showing “The Wizard Rockumentary” at 3:00 pm. Harry Potter costumes encouraged. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Children’s Book Fair: Get free books and enjoy entertainment and activities including book making, button making and art tables. North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth St), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Kids Day America: Kids Day America is dedicated to children’s health, safety and environmental awareness. Giveaways, health checks, story-time, safety demonstrations, healthy snacks, play area, eye exams, dental ID exams, and more. Lake Oswego High School Gym (2501 SW Country Club Road), 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Pirates Day in Vancouver: Pirates Day will be a fun-filled day of seeing how the Sea Scouts work and play around the water. The event includes sailboat rides, powerboat rides, water safety lessons, boat maintenance, and more. Ft. Vancouver Terminal 1, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Visit the Vancouver website for more information.
Medieval Market Day at Beaverton Farmers Market: The market will be filled with knights, ministers, heralds, marshals and more. Come in costume and enjoy games, music and more. The market is located in the parking lot across from the Beaverton City Library. 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. More information can be found at the market’s website or this article.
GreenWalks: Explore Laurelhurst Park (SE 39th Ave & Stark St) with a guide from Portland Parks & Recreation. 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Appropriate for adults and families. Meet at the Restroom/Maintenance Building facing SE Ankeny, one block south of East Burnside and one block west of SE 39th Ave. Visit the PP&R website for details.
Ten Toe Guided Walk—Woods & Dickinson Parks Loop: On this four-mile walk, explore two hidden treasures and natural areas that are part of the Fanno Creek Watershed. 9:00 am–11:00 am. Meeting place: SW 43rd, north of Taylors Ferry Rd. Visit the event website for more information.
Nature Awareness Walk in Tigard: Explore the wildlife in the Tigard Library wetlands and along the adjacent Fanno Creek Trail. Learn nature awareness techniques that will help you identify wildlife tracks and signs and enrich your experiences in nature. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Visit the Tigard Library website for more information.
Toadies will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 3:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
Headhunters will sign CDs at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 5:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
Brian Copeland Band (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
When the Broken Bow (aka Ali Ipplito) (website) and Ponyghost (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Emily Herring (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Floating Glass Balls (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. Visit the Rock Creek Tavern website for more information.
Mud, Sweat and Gears: Metal Cowboy and Family Pedal Canada: Based on Joe Kurmaskie’s latest book “Mud, Sweat and Gears,” this event involves stories, audience participation, demos and more. Learn how you and your family can go car-free or car-less in Oregon. Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd), 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Explore Vietnamese Medicine, Health, and Wellness—Acupuncture: Come for an acupuncture demonstration with a licensed acupuncture practitioner. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Local author Eowyn Wood will read from her award-winning debut novel, “Naked in the Rain,” at In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (8 NE Killingsworth St) at 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the In Other Words website.
Author Robert McDowell will give a talk at the Central Library (801 SW 10th Avenue) at 1:00 pm. McDowell is the author of “Poetry as Spiritual Practice: Reading, Writing, and Using Poetry in Your Daily Rituals, Aspirations and Intentions.” Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
“Kid Beowulf” Book Launch: Creator Alexis E. Fajardo will be on hand for autographs, sketches and general feel-good chumminess. A bounty of food and mead will be provided; door prizes will be awarded. Bring the whole clan. Ink & Paper Group (1825 SE 7th Ave), 5:00 pm–8:00 pm (presentation at 6:30 pm). Visit the event website for more information.
Sunday, September 21
Portland Opera Preview: The Portland Opera will give a preview of their upcoming production of La Traviata. The lecture/concert covers historical background, composer information and musical selections. Central Library (801 SW 10th Avenue), 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Lents Folk Festival: Leonid Nosov and White Rhino will perform at Lents Park (SE 92nd Ave and Holgate) at 3:00 pm.
“Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask)” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Tigard Guitar Festival at Tigard Library: This month-long festival includes a variety of events such as concerts, films and workshops. Today, Larry Wilder and Nolan Bronson will play an outdoor concert of bluegrass, folk, Americana roots, gospel and cowboy songs from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Author Daphne Beal will talk about her book “In the Land of No Right Angles” at 4:00 pm at Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Author Chuck Klosterman will talk about his book “Downtown Owl” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Author Jewel Lansing will give a brief introduction to the history of politics in Portland and talk about her book “Portland: People, Politics, and Power, 1851–2001.” Central Library (801 SW 10th Avenue), 1:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Legendary “metal cowboy” and author Joe Kurmaskie will talk about his bicycle adventures and his books. Hollywood Library, 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Lake Grove Village Day: The Lake Grove neighborhood will hold its annual celebration at the West End Building (4101 Kruse Way) from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Free food & drinks and talent show. Visit the event website for more information.
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.
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
All weekend (September 12–14)
PICA’s Time-Based Art Festival: Willamette Week has a list of free TBA events at the end of this article. For more information, visit the TBA website.
Friday, September 12
Artery Grand Opening and Art Show: Artery, Portland’s first finish-it-yourself frame shop and gallery, will celebrate its opening with an art show featuring artists from the traveling exhibit Beautiful Losers. The night will also include food, drinks, music, and the opportunity to do framing-related craft projects. 4114 N. Vancouver Ave, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. www.arterypdx.com
17th Annual Pearl Party: At this neighborhood event, the New Iberians will perform and restaurants will provide free samplings of food. NW 13th Ave, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Stein Barn Grand Opening in Wilsonville: This event includes nature walks, bluegrass band, horse and carriage rides, and activities that will give kids a taste of what it was like to live in the pioneer days. The public is encouraged to bring a picnic dinner to the event. 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Memorial Park. More information can be found in the Oregonian.
“From Side Project to Startup”: On September 12 and 13, “From Side Project to Startup” will focus on the resources, planning, and above all initiative needed to make idle thoughts, plots, plans, and what-ifs come to fruition. The conference will be at CubeSpace, 622 SE Grand Ave. Visit the event website for more information.
Linda Hornbuckle and Janice Scroggins (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 6:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
Mood Area 52 (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Liberty Plaza Concert Series:Norman Sylvester and Curtis Salgado will perform at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, respectively. Liberty Plaza is located in downtown Oregon City next to the Clackamas County Courthouse (807 Main St). Visit the event website for more information.
John Bunzow (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Author Stuart Archer Cohen will talk about his book “The Army of the Republic” at 7:00 pm at Powell’s Books, Cedar Hills Crossing. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Author James E. McWilliams will talk about his book “American Pests: The Losing War on Insects from Colonial Times to DDT” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Saturday, September 13
Alberta Street Fair: The fair offers live music, kids’ activities, a parade and more. NE Alberta Street from 12th to 30th, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Parade starts at 2:30 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Slabtown Community Festival: This event includes live music and theater, kids’ activities, Slabtown history exhibits and more. Con-way lot at NW 23rd & Savier, noon to 6:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
SCRAP’s Iron Artist: Teams will compete in an on-site sculpture competition that is “one part Iron Chef and two parts Junkyard Wars.” While that’s happening, there’ll be live music, kids’ entertainment and more for the crowd to enjoy. SE 2nd at Main and Salmon, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Fun on Foster & Foster Art Walk: This event includes live music, craft and artisan vendors, farmer’s market, kids’ activities, free trolley rides and more. SE Foster and SE 50th to SE 93rd, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. More information can be found at The Support Group website, Fun on Foster MySpace page or Foster Art Walk MySpace page.
9th Annual Mid Autumn Fest: This celebration of Chinese culture and the Mid Autumn Moon will treat guests to live performances of Chinese folk dance, martial arts, classical Chinese music, and more. The event also includes the Asian & Pacific Islander Home Buying Fair. Eastport Plaza parking lot (4000 SE 82nd), 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the KATU website.
Aquifer Adventure: This pirate-themed event includes canoe rides, treasure hunting, music and games, all meant to teach kids and adults how to protect and conserve our groundwater. Portland Water Bureau Canoe Launch (16650 NE Airport Way), 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Hollywood Burger Battle and Bun Fest: Kids are invited to participate in the largest Simon Says contest in town. The event also includes an old-fashioned cake walk, followed by wiener dog and all-breed dog costume contests. Wells Fargo Bank parking lot (4233 NE Sandy Boulevard), 1:30 pm. Visit Neighborhood Notes for more information.
GreenWalks: Explore Peninsula Park with a guide from Portland Parks & Recreation. 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Appropriate for adults and families. Meet at the bandstand facing the Rose Garden at N. Albina & Ainsworth. Visit the PP&R website for details.
Heifer International Workshop: Come learn how Heifer International is providing a sustainable solution to hunger and poverty and teaching communities how to restore and enhance local ecosystems. Learn how you can be a part of the solution. REI Portland (1405 NW Johnson St), 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Lock Fest 2008 in West Linn: The annual Lock Fest celebrates the 131-year-old river “elevator” with educational exhibits, tours and children’s activities. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Willamette Falls Locks Park at the end of Mill Street in West Linn. There will be a free shuttle to the West Linn Arts Festival (see below). More information can be found in the West Linn Tidings.
West Linn Arts Festival: The event will showcase the artwork of about 100 artists from the Pacific Northwest, live music, kids’ activities and more. September 13–14 at Willamette Park in West Linn. Visit the event website for more information.
Beaverton Celebration Parade and Old Town Festival 2008: The parade starts at 10:00 am and will include the Roloff family from TV’s “Little People, Big World.” Free family entertainment and fun will follow the parade from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the 2008 Old Town Festival. For parade route and more information, visit the event website.
One-Stop Kids’ Health Fair in Gresham: Children aged 2–12 and their families are invited to this event, which includes car seat recycling and safety checks, $5 bike helmets, Teddy Bear Clinic, low-cost immunizations, animals from the Oregon Zoo, and more. Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center (24800 SE Stark Street), 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Visit the Gresham website for more information.
Kite Festival at Blue Lake Park: All fliers welcome. This event includes instruction on how to fly a kite, interactive kite play, mass ascension, Rok battles and fighter kites. Children’s events include teddy bear and candy drops. Cost: Free with park admission: $4 per car, $7 per bus. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visit the Gresham website for more information.
Tigard Family Fest: The celebration includes a 5K Run/Walk, treasure hunt, concert, fireworks, night skate and more. Visit the Tigard website for more information.
“From Side Project to Startup”: On September 12 and 13, “From Side Project to Startup” will focus on the resources, planning, and above all initiative needed to make idle thoughts, plots, plans, and what-ifs come to fruition. The conference will be at CubeSpace, 622 SE Grand Ave. Visit the event website for more information.
Brian Head Welch (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 4:30 pm. Visit the Music Millennium for more information.
Lincoln Crockett (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Children’s author Brian Lies will make two appearances to talk about his new book “Bats at the Library.” He will be at A Children’s Place Bookstore (4807 NE Fremont St) at 11:00 am, and then at Powell’s Books (Cedar Hills Crossing) at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the Children’s Place website and the Powell’s website.
Sunday, September 14
West Linn Arts Festival: The event will showcase the artwork of about 100 artists from the Pacific Northwest, live music, kids’ activities and more. September 13–14 at Willamette Park in West Linn. Visit the event website for more information.
Lents Folk Festival—Woody Guthrie Tribute: Carl Allen will perform at 1:00 pm at the Lents Farmers Market (92nd & Foster). The Wanderers and The Renegade Minstrels will follow at Lents Park (SE 92nd Ave and Holgate) at 3:00 pm.
More History and Mystery of the Blues: Mississippi: Musician-author Steve Cheseborough will talk about and perform the music of Mississippi. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
“The Big Lebowski” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Tigard Guitar Festival at Tigard Library: This month-long festival includes a variety of events such as concerts, films and workshops. Today, Nuestro Canto will play an outdoor concert of traditional Mexican and Latin American music from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Darrin Craig and Jon Neufeld of Jackstraw (website) will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Jewelry designer Susan Beal will give a free solo earring-making workshop at the Crafty Wonderland DIY table. Doug Fir Lounge (830 E. Burnside St), 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit West Coast Crafty for more information.
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.
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
All weekend (September 5–7)
Portland Riverfest: Events include dragon boat races at Waterfront Park, South Waterfront Day festival (live music, ballet and theatre performances, art, a sailing regatta, etc.) and more. To learn more about these events and others, visit the event website.
PICA’s Time-Based Art Festival: Willamette Week has a list of free TBA events at the end of this article. For more information, visit the TBA website.
Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Show: This event offers the chance to learn more about electric, hybrid and biodiesel cars; solar and wind energy; water conservation; organic grocers and environmentally responsible housing. Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro (NE Cornell Road & NE 34th Ave). For more information, visit the event website.
Friday and Saturday, September 5–6
MusicFestNW: Free afternoon concerts on Friday and Saturday at Doug Fir. Free concerts each evening at Wonder Ballroom. For more information, visit the MFNW website. (For the Doug Fir shows, check the home page under “8/31: KEXP Live Studio Sessions” for more information. For evening shows, check the schedule.)
Friday, September 5
Art Shows and Openings:
The 100th Monkey Studio First Friday Art Opening & 2nd Anniversary Celebration: The night includes a juried art show, live music by Vinny Maiuri, birthday cake and more. I recommend going to see photographs by John Henry Angell. 110 SE 16th Ave, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
First Friday art reception for George Perrou with an evening of music provided by DJ Junior Private Detective. Press Club, 7:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
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’s theme is Football Party. Downtown merchants are kicking off football season with a game of their own where you can score the winning touchdown. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Downtown Camas website.
Shelly Rudolph and David Goldblatt (jazz) will perform at RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way) at 8:00 pm. Visit the PDX Jazz website for details.
Princess Ricochet (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Jack McMahon (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. Visit the Rock Creek Tavern website for more information.
Portland Movies in the Park: “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who” will be showing at Berkeley Park (SE 39th Ave & Bybee Blvd) at dusk (between 8:00 pm and 8:45 pm). Pre-movie entertainment starts at 6:30 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Outdoor Movie in Vancouver: “Princess Bride” will be showing at Esther Short Park (610 Esther Street) at sunset (around 9:00 pm). Visit the event website for more information.
Tigard Guitar Festival at Tigard Library: This month-long festival includes a variety of events such as concerts, films and workshops. Today, the documentary “The History of Rock and Roll: Guitar Heroes” will be showing at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Bike Commute Workshop, Plus Author Ray Thomas: To help you with the Bike Commute Challenge, Powell’s will host a workshop on bike commuting and maintenance starting at 5:30 pm. At 7:00 pm, author Ray Thomas will present the talk “How Pushing Rights for Bikes Helped Propel Oregon’s Bicycle Movement.” Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W Burnside). Visit the Powell’s website for more information.
Saturday, September 6
Belmont Street Fair: This event includes live music, free trolley rides, kids’ fun center, craft fair, firehouse tours and more. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on SE Belmont between 20th and 45th. For more information, visit the event website.
Greg Oden’s Summer Slam: This event includes live music and entertainment, inflatable bounce rooms, miniature golf, video games, and a chance to meet Greg Oden. The event is being held to raise awareness about mentoring programs and Oregon Mentoring. Rose Garden, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Widmer Brothers Oktoberfest: This event includes brews and food for sale, live music and more. Widmer Brothers Brewery (929 N Russell), 3:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Cuban guitar and Tres player Ivan Alamo will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Chance Hayden and Devin Phillips (jazz) will perform at RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way) at 8:00 pm. Visit the PDX Jazz website for details.
Eve’s Dilemma (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Library Writers Share Their Works: David Elsey (poetry), Angela Weyrens (zines), Kassten Alonso (fiction), Ann Haroun (poetry and fiction) will speak. Also, actor Ross Huffman-Kerr will perform an excerpt from a novel written by Rachael Short. Central Library, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Dogs Gone Dancin’: Enjoy Canine Freestyle performances by regional teams, meet the dogs and ask questions. Rockwood Library, 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Sunday, September 7
Portland Festival Symphony will perform at Foothills Park (Lake Oswego) at 4:00 pm. Visit the PFS website for more information.
Boy in the Bubble (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 W Burnside) at 5:00 pm. Visit the Music Millennium website for more information.
Lents Folk Festival: Kinzel and Hyde, Henry & Moggy, Tom May and Mary Flower will perform at Lents Park (SE 92nd Ave and Holgate) at 3:00 pm.
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Portland Classical Chinese Duo: Commemorate the Mid-Autumn festival with a traditional music performance by Jerry Lin on er-hu and Henry Hung on the bamboo flute. Woodstock Library, 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
Tigard Guitar Festival at Tigard Library: This month-long festival includes a variety of events such as concerts, films and workshops. Today, Galloway and Luckett will perform an outdoor concert of jazz-influenced originals, along with blues and bluegrass, at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Jon Koonce (website) will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Brooklyn Neighborhood Ice Cream Social: From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Brooklyn neighborhood will have its annual ice cream social at Brooklyn Park (SE 10th Ave & Haig St). Kids’ activities, live music and more. Ice cream bars for 25 cents. Visit the event website for more information.
Sunday Cinema Classics at St. Johns Library: “North by Northwest” will be showing at 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
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.
PICA’s Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival starts on September 4 and runs through September 14. As the website describes, the TBA Festival is “Portland Institute for Contemporary Art’s annual convergence of contemporary performance, dance, music, new media and visual arts projects in Portland, Oregon.” All opening night events are free, as are several events and exhibits over the following days.
Happy Labor Day weekend, all! Admission is free for all events below.
All weekend (August 29–31)
Portland Riverfest: A sample of the events: an art exhibition on Friday, Parade of Willamette Species on Saturday, community fair and boat parade on Sunday. To learn more about these events and others, visit the event website.
Friday, August 29
OBT Exposed: Oregon Ballet Theatre dancers will be rehearsing all day on the South Park Blocks (corner of SW Park & Main). At 7:00 pm, the movie “Billy Elliot” will be showing. Visit the event website for more information.
Miss Michael Jodell (website) and Matt Brown will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Eddie Parente and Vince Frates will perform at RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way) at 8:00 pm. Visit the PDX Jazz website for details.
Lisa Mann (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Concert at Tualatin Commons: Conjunto Alegre (salsa) will perform at 6:30 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Mark Alan (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Concert in Vancouver:The Reds will perform at 6:00 pm at Tech Center Park (172nd Ave & Mill Plain). Visit the event website for more information.
Portland Movies in the Park: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971 version) will be showing at Holly Farm Park (10819 SW Capitol Hwy) at dusk (between 8:00 pm and 8:45 pm). Pre-movie entertainment starts at 6:30 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Outdoor Movie in Vancouver: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” will be showing at Tech Center Park (172nd Ave & Mill Plain) at sunset (around 9:00 pm). Visit the event website for more information.
Masque Alfresco will perform Moliere’s “School for Wives” at 6:30 pm on the Beaverton Library Lawn. Visit the event website for more information.
Saturday, August 30
Art in the Pearl: More than 100 artists will show and sell their work, musicians from a variety of cultures will perform, and adults and children will be able to participate in hands-on art activities. The event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Visit the event website for more information.
OBT Exposed: The OBT dancers will give two performances starting at 3:00 pm, and there will be a free drop-in pre-ballet class for 4- to 6-year-olds earlier in the day. South Park Blocks (corner of SW Park & Main). Visit the event website for more information.
Rock the Blocks—Art Institute 10th Anniversary Party: The celebration includes live music, interactive art, screenings of the “My Pretty Portland” Film Competition winners, and more. 1122 NW Davis St, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. More information can be found at the AI website and Neighborhood Notes.
Juice Jam 2008: This is an all-day hip hop park jam featuring live DJs, MC performances, live paintings on the Graffiti Wall, and more. O’Bryant Square (SW 9th Ave & Washington St), noon to 7:00 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Wilsonville Goat Appreciation Day: Wilsonville will celebrate the efforts of the 400 goats that were brought in to control the invasive plant species in the city’s parks. Games, educational material and more at Park at Merryfield (SW Camelot St), 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the Wilsonville website or read this article about the goats.
Beesley Trio (music for kids) will perform at Airplay Café (701 E. Burnside St) at 3:00 pm. Visit the café’s website for more information.
Hunter Donnaloia Duo (jazz) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Jake Kot and George Mitchell will perform at RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way) at 8:00 pm. Visit the PDX Jazz website for details.
Hal Gerard (website) and Alison Rice and The Wheel (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Portland Movies in the Park: “The Sound of Music” will be showing at Laurelhurst Park (SE 39th Ave & Stark St) at dusk (between 8:00 pm and 8:45 pm). Pre-movie entertainment starts at 6:30 pm. Visit the event website for more information.
Outdoor Movie in Troutdale: “The Wizard of Oz” will be showing at Columbia Park (1900 SW Cherry Park Rd) at dark (approximately 8:40 pm). Visit the event website for more information.
Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” at Reed College (SE Woodstock and SE Reed College Place, in front of Eliot Hall) at 3:00 pm. Visit the PAE website for details.
Masque Alfresco will perform Goldoni’s “Servant of Two Masters” at 6:30 pm on the Beaverton Library Lawn. Visit the event website for more information.
Sunday, August 31
Art in the Pearl: More than 100 artists will show and sell their work, musicians from a variety of cultures will perform, and adults and children will be able to participate in hands-on art activities. The event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Visit the event website for more information.
Forest Music in Tryon Creek State Park: Connie Bieberach/Armonia Latina will perform at Tryon Creek Park at 2:00 pm. Visit the Tryon website for more information.
”Frida” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
Paula Sinclair (website) will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. Visit the Edgefield website for more information.
Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” at Reed College (SE Woodstock and SE Reed College Place, in front of Eliot Hall) at 3:00 pm. Visit the PAE website for details.
Masque Alfresco will perform Moliere’s “School for Wives” at 6:30 pm on the Beaverton Library Lawn. Visit the event website for more information.
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.
