For 24 hours only from midnight to midnight on November 28th (Black Friday) we’ll be offering $20 tickets to the Saturday, November 29th, performance of Bucky and the Sunday, December 7th, evening performance of A Christmas Carol - That’s more than half off the regular price!
The code is “Turkey” to get the special price. You can purchase tickets online at www.pcs.org or by calling 503.445.3700.
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 28
Macy’s Holiday Parade: The parade starts at 8:45 am at Lincoln High School (1600 SW Salmon St). Marching bands, costumed characters and inflatables will travel north on SW 14th Ave and then east on Alder St in downtown Portland. KGW has more information here.
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square: The big tree will be lit at 5:30 pm. Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer with the Brown Sisters, Portland’s Mayor and Santa will lead the crowd sing-along in this annual community celebration. For more information, visit the event website.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lake Oswego: The giant sequoia tree at Fifth Street and A Avenue will be lit at 5:00 pm. Enjoy free coffee, cocoa and spirited caroling. Then walk to Millennium Plaza Park to enjoy another tree lighting, free refreshments, live music, and a visit with Santa. For more information, visit the event website.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Vancouver: At Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St) starting at 5:00 pm, the fun will include kids’ activities, holiday music, a tree lighting ceremony, Santa and more. For more information, visit the event website.
Holiday Event at Bridgeport Village: Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive and light up the tree. The Tualatin Valley Community Band will perform. 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Saraveza Grand Opening Shin Dig: On Friday, free hotdogs and beer tastings starting at 4:00 pm. The fun continues on Saturday with more free beer, hot dogs and pasties starting at noon. 1004 N. Killingsworth St. For more information, click here and here.
Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) will perform at The Monkey & the Rat (131 NW Second Ave). Peter will sing “Light One Candle,” “Puff the Magic Dragon,” and many other favorite folk tunes with special guests. 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Nicole Sangsuree (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
The Senate (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Will West & The Friendly Strangers (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Movies at Tigard Library: The Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd) will show two movies: “WALL-E” at 2:00 pm; “Iron Man” at 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the event website.
Movie Marathon at CubeSpace: The folks at CubeSpace will be watching movies all day, and you’re welcome to join in. Bring your leftovers, your knitting (crocheting, embroidery or anything else that one does while watching movies) and settle in starting at 10:00 am. 622 SE Grand Ave. For more information, visit the event website.
Saturday, November 29
Pearl District Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Big Reveal: A tree lighting ceremony will take place in Jamison Square (between NW Johnson St and NW Kearney at NW 10th Ave) at 5:00 pm. McKenna, a recipient of a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will wave a magic wand to light the tree. Oregon Repertory Singer’s Brillante Choir will perform. Free Wish stars and other gifts and goodies will be handed out to guests and families. For more information, visit the event website. This event is part of the Pearl District Holiday Big Reveal where holiday window displays by more than 70 merchants will be simultaneously unveiled at 10:00 am. Businesses will be offering special programs, free cider and hot chocolate and other treats on Saturday and Sunday, November 29–30. Click here for more information.
Spirit of Christmas Events in Gresham: In downtown Gresham starting at 10:00 am, events will be happening throughout the day including a petting zoo, hayrides, crafts, entertainment and more. At 6:00 pm, Santa will arrive, the tree will be lit, and there will be a parade and fireworks show. For more information, visit the event website. Click on the link “More information” to access the complete schedule (PDF file).
Mega Craft Workshop at Tigard Library: Drop in for an assortment of craft projects for children, teens and adults. Refreshments will be served. 13500 SW Hall Blvd, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Lighting of Maddax Woods in West Linn: Enjoy a magical walk down a lit, accessible path through the Woods and to the viewing platform on the Willamette River. Free hot chocolate. 5785 River Street, West Linn, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Saraveza Grand Opening Shin Dig: The fun continues on Saturday with more free beer, hot dogs and pasties starting at noon. 1004 N Killingsworth St. For more information, click here and here.
Metal Record Release Party: Come be a part of the release of the fourth album by Metal. Some refreshments will be provided. Artistery (4315 SE Division St), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Egg Plant/Boy and Bean (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
The Cowboy Heroes (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Sunday, November 30
Spirit of Christmas Events in Gresham: Events continue at Gresham Station Shopping Center. For more information, visit the event website. Click on the link “More information” to access the complete schedule (PDF file).
Trevor Blake: The Approximately Omnidirectional Ephemeralization of Richard Buckminster Fuller: One of Portland’s resident Buckminster Fuller scholars presents an innovative meditation on the man who urged us all to “do more with less.” Portland Center Stage (Mezzanine), Gerding Theater at the Armory (128 NW Eleventh Ave), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
“The Royal Tenenbaums” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Michael Dean Damron (website) will perform at Edgefield 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.
You must buy your tickets at the Ticketmaster website or at the PCPA box office and use the password PCPA. Tickets must be purchased in multiples of two. The offer is valid through the performance date or while supplies last.
To buy tickets online, click on this link. Click on the ”Find Tickets” link next to the event of your choice. Look for the “Promotions & Special Offers” box. Enter the password: PCPA. Select the price level and quantity of tickets you would like.
Portland Christian Center is putting on a massive Christmas concert featuring more than 250 singers, live orchestra, children’s choir, youth choir and more.
If you’d like to attend, go to the PCC website now to reserve your tickets. A couple of shows have already “sold out.” As of this moment, available shows are:
Friday, December 5, 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 6, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 7, 7:30 pm
Friday, December 12, 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 13, 4:30 pm
Saturday, December 13, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 14, 4:30 pm
Sunday, December 14, 7:30 pm
Portland Christian Center is located at:
5700 SW Dosch Road
Portland, OR 97239 Map
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 14
Christmas Tree Arrival at Pioneer Courthouse Square: At noon, a party will be held at Pioneer Courthouse Square to welcome Portland’s 75-foot Christmas tree. Expect Santa Claus, seasonal music and local dignitaries. For more information, visit the event website.
Lower Fremont 2nd Friday Artwalk and Sidewalk Sale: 40+ local artists and crafters will display and sell their work outside at this monthly event. NE Fremont at 13th & 14th Avenues, 5:00 pm–9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Rock Poster Art Show Opening Reception: Artery will open an exhibit of silkscreened rock posters commemorating some of the most influential bands in the past two decades such as Modest Mouse, Bloc Party, Neko Case, Bright Eyes, Cat Power and more. 4114 N. Vancouver Ave, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Army Navy (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 6:00 pm. All ages. For more information, visit the Music Millennium website.
Adam and Kris (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Will West and The Friendly Strangers (website) 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. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
The Checkered Present (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Author Benjamin Parzybok will talk about his book “Couch” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Saturday, November 15
Gettysburg Address Re-enactment, Talk, Film: From 9:00 am to 11:30 am, Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery (SE 21st and Morrison) will host a re-creation of the Gettysburg Address, including Union soldier re-enactors in full battle gear, authentic military band, Lincoln presenter Steve Holgate, and more. From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Portland State professor Elliott Trommald will explain the meaning of the Gettysburg Address, and a “Battle of Gettysburg” video will be shown at PSU Smith Memorial Student Union, room 333 (1825 SW Broadway). For more information, visit the event website.
Oregon Humane Society 140th Birthday Bash: The party includes activities for kids, tours and more. Kids will receive a t-shirt, balloon, and a birthday sticker while supplies last. Presents for the animals are welcome and qualify you to receive a discount on adoptions (see website for details). 1067 NE Columbia Blvd, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm. Cake and ice cream will be served from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
J.D. Roth, author of the blog Get Rich Slowly, will speak at the Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave) at 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
BroadArts Theatre Performance and Discussion: Four speakers from the community will talk about issues concerning Portland, supported by songs and monologues performed by BroadArts Theatre. Afterward, BroadArts will invite the audience to discuss how each of us can contribute to a better future for Portland and our world. Jefferson High School (5210 N. Kerby Ave), 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information and list of speakers, visit the event website.
Lighting of Maddax Woods in West Linn: Enjoy a magical walk down a lit, accessible path through the Woods and to the viewing platform on the Willamette River. Free hot chocolate. 5785 River Street, West Linn, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Bird Walk on Boeckman Road at Coffee Lake Wetlands: The new Boeckman Road extension is an ideal location to view birds such as great blue heron, red-winged black bird, osprey, killdeer and more. Meet Natural Resources Program staff on the bridge (Boeckman Road at Coffee Creek between 95th Ave and 110th Ave, Wilsonville) at 9:00 am. The walk lasts until 11:00 am. Bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Kids welcome. For more information, visit the event website.
”Gourdy Pumpernickel’s Harvest Surprise” Puppet Show: Mudeye Puppet Company presents this all-new, all-original, all-ages puppet show about a determined but slightly silly farmer who never gives up. Most suitable for grades K–5. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave), 10:30 am–11:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.
Children’s Play “Raven Steals the Sun”: In honor of national American Indian Heritage month, the library is hosting “Raven Steals the Sun,” a new play based on a Native American tale. Created and performed by Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre. Most suitable for grades K–5. Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave), 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
OMSI’s Teen-Only Night: No parents allowed! OMSI invites teens (ages 13–18) to check out Mindbender Mansion and enjoy music by a live DJ, Segway rides and more. 1945 SE Water Ave, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Mary Flower (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the Music Millennium website.
Miss Michael Jodell, Matt Brown and Allen Hunter (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Lincoln Crockett (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
The Atonements (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Authors Jessica Morrell, Megan Clark, Delilah Marvelle and Monica Drake will speak at In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (8 NE Killingsworth St) at 4:00 pm. Refreshments and accompaniment music from Vagabond Opera’s Eric Stern. For more information, visit the event website.
Sunday, November 16
Locks of Love Benefit (Free Haircuts): Ruby’s Spa at Edgefield will offer free haircuts to guests of all ages who donate 10 or more inches of hair. These special guests will also receive complimentary refreshments, along with 20% off additional spa treatments for the rest of the day. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments are required. Call (503) 665-1357 to make an appointment. For more information, visit the event website.
DIY Stories: DIY (Do It Yourself) Stories is an open storytelling forum. Share stories about what brought you to Oregon and what keeps you here. You can just show up to listen to others, but it’s more fun when you participate. Please keep stories to 5 minutes; no reading or performing; think “beginning, middle, end.” Recommended for adults. Space is limited. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
James Low (website) will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
“Freedomstate” will be playing at Hotel deLuxe. The Screening Room, located off the hotel lobby, opens at 6:00 pm; the movie begins at 6:30 pm. RSVP to 503.219.2093. For more information, visit the event website.
“Being John Malkovich” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Alicia Paulson, the creator of the blog Posie Gets Cozy, will talk about her book “Stitched in Time” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s 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.
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 7
Free First Friday Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Bring a gift of canned food for the Oregon Food Bank and create a garland of gratitude and a pinecone turkey to take home. For more information, visit the event website.
First Friday Art Shows and Openings:
First Friday East Portland Gallery Art Walk: Several galleries on the East side open their doors to the public from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the first Friday of each month. Go to this website for the list of galleries. In addition to those, Bowl of Thistles and Tilde will also host artist receptions.
Multnomah Arts Center Faculty Art Show & Concert: From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, chat with members of MAC’s art faculty and view paintings, prints, drawings, metal arts, clay arts, textile arts and more. The music faculty will perform at 7:15 pm. All are welcome. 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. For more information, visit the event website.
Photography Show and Voice Catcher Reading: The 100th Monkey Studio (110 SE 16th Ave) will host a reception for their new exhibit featuring photos by young people. Also, the Voice Catcher community will read from their new anthology. All ages welcome. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; reading begins at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Pattern Art Show: Olio United (1028 SE Water) is celebrating the opening of “Repeat,” featuring pattern work by 10 artists. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Press Club will host a reception for artist Charlie Kraft at 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 “Favorite Recipes from Downtown Camas.” In addition to displays for the holidays, downtown merchants will serve their favorite holiday recipes for customers to enjoy and also hand out the written recipes. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Downtown Camas website.
New Faces (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 7:00 pm. All ages. For more information, visit the Music Millennium website.
Ehren Ebbage (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
The Old Yellers (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Western Aerial (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Ellen Heltzel & Margo Hammond will talk about “Between the Covers,” their anthology of fiction and nonfiction, at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Saturday, November 8
Keep Portland Weird Festival: The Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave) will host a variety of activities and information booths from “weird” organizations in Portland. For more information, visit the festival website. For details on the clothing swaps, click here. 11:00 am–4:00 pm.
Siren Nation Workshops: In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (8 NE Killingsworth St) will host three family-friendly workshops: “Zines 101” at 1:15 pm; “What Is Freeschooling?” at 3:00 pm; and “Urban Cycling: How to Ride the Road & Feel Good Doing It” at 4:15 pm. These workshops are part of the Siren Nation Festival, which includes free and not-free events. For more information on the workshops, visit the IOW website.
Free Events at NW Film & Video Festival: The festival includes two free events:
Show and Tell Un-conference: A Barcamp for Filmmakers: This is an opportunity for filmmakers of all levels to share their knowledge, learn from others, inspire and be inspired. Beverages and snacks will be provided. School of Film (934 SW Salmon), 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
What’s Wrong With This Picture: Seattle film guru Warren Etheredge will host this talk about films that were not selected for this year’s festival. Open to filmmakers of all experience levels, as well as to film lovers. Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave), 4:00 pm.
Marie Black (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Will West (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Ida Viper (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Author Laura Foster will talk about her book “Portland City Walks: Twenty Explorations in and Around Town” at Northwest Library (2300 NW Thurman St) at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
“Get Me Through the Holidays: 10 Strategies for Coping with Loss and Loneliness on Days That Hold Special Meaning”: Staff from the Community Care Program of Providence Hospital will lead this presentation. Kenilworth Presbyterian Church (corner of SE 34th and Gladstone), 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Coffee and refreshments at 9:45 am. For more information, visit Neighborhood Notes.
Sunday, November 9
Siren Nation Workshops: Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave) will host a day of free workshops—part of the 2008 Siren Nation Festival—on a wide range of topics of concern and interest to women: writing, music, canning food, sex, health, self-defense, entrepreneurship and more. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. All ages welcome. For more information, visit the event website.
”Gourdy Pumpernickel’s Harvest Surprise” Puppet Show: Mudeye Puppet Company presents this all-new, all-original, all-ages puppet show about a determined but slightly silly farmer who never gives up. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 2:00 pm–3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website
Kolvane/Joe McMurrian Quartet will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the Music Millennium website.
“Election” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. 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.
On Saturday, November 8, the Central Library is hosting the Keep Portland Weird Festival. It’s free, and there’s lots going on including circus lessons, live music, ukulele lessons, and a chance to talk to representatives from a variety of “weird” organizations that make Portland such an interesting place to live.
In addition, there will be two clothing swaps: one for women’s clothes and another for kids’ and maternity clothes. Both are organized by PDXSwap.
For those who don’t know, a clothing swap is an event where you bring clean, wearable clothes that you don’t need anymore and trade them for clothes that other participants bring. It’s a great excuse to clean out your closet and a great way to restock your closet for free.
Here are the details:
WHO: The women’s clothing swap is for all sizes. Likewise, the kids’ clothing swap is for all children’s sizes, from newborn to teen. If you’re pregnant, you’re welcome to take some baby clothes even if you don’t have any kids’ clothes to swap yet.
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2008. The kids’ and maternity clothes swap will run from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The women’s clothing swap will run from noon to 4:00 pm.
WHERE: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Avenue (at SW Yamhill Street), Portland, OR 97205 (map). The kids’ and maternity clothing swap will be in the Children’s Library Story Theater on the first floor. The women’s swap will take place in the Sterling Writers Room on the second floor.
WHAT TO BRING: Clean clothes in good condition with no rips, tears, visible stains, etc. As mentioned above, all sizes are welcome. There are no minimum requirements for how many items you have to bring or how many you can take, but please be courteous and generous. Don’t forget to bring a bag to carry home your treasures.
For the kids’ clothing swap, you can also bring lightly used children’s accessories like socks, shoes, boots, hats, scarves, mittens or sunglasses. No toys, please.
The women’s swap is clothes only, no accessories.
LOGISTICS: These are drop-in swaps, which means you can bring your clothing and swap at any time, as long as the swap is still open. If you like, you can do a little swapping, then check out the other events at Keep Portland Weird, then come back to swap some more.
The clothes will be separated by size. When you arrive, place your clothes in the appropriate piles.
NOTE: The kids’ swap area is child-proofed, but space is very limited. Please leave strollers at home, carry babies in a sling, and bring someone to supervise little ones in the Children’s Library while you swap.
And, if you’re looking for a place to watch the returns, PDX Pipeline has a great list of presidential election watch parties happening at theaters, bars and other venues around town. Many have no cover charge.
Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 31
Halloween events: View the list here. And be sure to check the comments for updates.
Saturday, November 1
Day of the Dead Procession and Altar Build: Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) will host a series of activities in honor of the Day of the Dead, including a sugar skull decorating session, community altar build, procession through the Pearl and Old Town, movies and more. 3:00 pm–7:00 pm. Visit the Someday Lounge website for all the details.
Day of the Dead Celebrationhosted by the Portland Early Learning Project: This event includes storytelling, crafts, singing, traditional Mexican music and more. Urban Grind Coffeehouse (2214 NE Oregon), 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Day of the Dead Celebration at Capitol Hill Library: Celebrate the Day of the Dead with skeletons, crafts and more. 10723 SW Capitol Hwy, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Hawaiian Holiday Bazaar in Vancouver: This event includes Hawaiian and ethnic foods, hula from Oregon and Washington area halau, Hawaiian music, and arts and crafts on sale from local artisans and distributors. Jefferson Middle School, 3000 NW 119th St, Vancouver, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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. For details, visit the PP&R website.
Wilsonville-Kitakata Celebration: Wilsonville is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Kitakata, Japan, with a ceremony and reception at City Hall at 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Sidestreet Reny (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.
Gideon Freudmann (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Dry County Crooks (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
“The Paley’s Place Cookbook”: Chef Vitaly Paley will talk about “The Paley’s Place Cookbook” at 2:00 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Children’s book author David Michael Slater will read “Cheese Louise” and help kids do some writing of their own at the Tigard Library at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Sunday, November 2
Day of the Dead Celebration: Gumbo Gifts and Gallery (3636 N. Mississippi) invites the community to bring photographs, candles, and other items of commemoration to place on a public altar to celebrate the lives of those who have passed. Activities also include making papel picado (“cut paper”) and offerings of pan de muerto, a sweet bread made just for the event. For more information, visit the event website.
Portland Opera Preview: This lecture/concert will cover historical background, composer information and musical selections from “Fidelio.” Central Library, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Groundation will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 4:30 pm. For more information, visit the Music Millennium website.
Ben Darwish (website) will perform at Someday Lounge at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Someday Lounge website.
Greg Clarke will perform old-time and bluegrass music at the Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave) at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Jon Koonce (website) will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Southwest Washington Wind Symphony: The SW Washington Wind Symphony opens its fourth season by showcasing band classics from the early 20th century and the “blues” at the Mountain View High School Auditorium (1500 SE Blairmont Drive, Vancouver) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Sunday Cinema Classics at St. Johns Library: “On Moonlight Bay” will be showing at 2:00 pm. Free tickets for limited seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. For more information, visit the event website.
“The Devil’s Backbone” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. 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.
On October 30, the Rose Quarter website will be selling $10 tickets for these shows:
Arthur Live
Celtic Thunder
Playhouse Disney Live
AVP Crocs Pro Beach Volleyball “Hot Winter Nights Tour”
Harlem Globetrotters
The sale lasts from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on October 30. The $10 price does not include service charges.
To purchase tickets, go to the Rose Quarter promotions page and enter TREAT in the box labeled “Enter Presale or Promotion Code.” That should take you to a page where you can purchase tickets.
Just out of curiosity, how popular are the Harlem Globetrotters today? I have this vague memory of them being on Scooby Doo in the ’80s.
