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Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 3–5

Reminder: Admission to OMSI is $2 on Sunday.

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

• Lake Oswego Fourth of July Celebration: The City of Lake Oswego is hosting activities all weekend, including a parade, fireworks show, water ski show, wakeboard competition, concerts, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 3

• Free Admission Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. For more information, visit the event website.

• First Friday Art Openings: Check the Central Eastside Arts District website for a list of open galleries. Tilde will also host an artist reception.

• 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, classic cars will line the streets of downtown Camas. 5:00 pm–9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “King Lear” at Cathedral Park (under the bridge at N. Edison St and N. Philadelphia Ave) at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Writing Workshop: On the first Friday of each month, Ibex Studios (2021 SE Clinton) hosts a free writing workshop from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In these workshops, you will write about things that are free. To register, email becca at ibexstudios dot com or call 971.227.0305. For more information, visit the event website.

• Airplay Cafe First Birthday: Free cake, $1 hot dogs, $2 pints. Live music provided by Matt French and the Educated. They’ll be playing lots of tunes we all know. Everyone is invited to bring an instrument or just your voice and join in the jam. All ages. 701 E. Burnside St, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Massages and Reflexology: The folks at Holistica Healthcare will be giving free mini-sessions of massage and reflexology by appointment from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Stop by early to sign up, then explore the Lower Burnside Art Walk while waiting for your scheduled session. 811 East Burnside, Suite 124. For more information, visit the event website.

• Kate Davis will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Sonny Hess & Lisa Mann will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• SLA will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Chris Loid Band (website) will perform at Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” will be showing at Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy) at dusk. Live entertainment starts at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Twilight” will be showing at Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St, Vancouver) at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm). The movie will be canceled or rescheduled if it rains. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Speed Racer” will be showing at the corner of 23rd and Main Street in downtown Vancouver. Show time is at 8:45 pm. At about 7:30 pm, the band Jen, Deborah and Kristen will perform. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 4

• Happy Valley Fourth of July Family Festival: Enjoy a full day of fun including a parade, music, children’s activities, and fireworks show. Happy Valley City Park (13770 SE Ridgecrest Road, Happy Valley), noon to 11:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Tigard Fourth of July Celebration: This family-friendly event starts at 6:00 pm at Tigard High School Soccer Field (corner of Hall and Durham Road). Festivities include live music, kids’ games, and more. The fireworks show starts at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bank of America cardholders receive free admission to the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion on July 4 and 5. For more information, visit the BOA website.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “The Fish Come Home.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Zumba Class: Zumba is a dance-inspired fitness class that incorporates Latin and international rhythms to create a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout. No experience is necessary to enjoy Zumba. Soma Space (4050 NE Broadway St), 9:00 am to 10:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, Lesbian, HC Minds, and Aranya will perform at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bryant Allard Quartet (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Mood Area 52 will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Kris Deelane (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Emily Herring (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

Sunday, July 5

• Bank of America cardholders receive free admission to the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion on July 4 and 5. For more information, visit the BOA website.

• Sunday Cinema Classics: “The Black Stallion” will be showing at St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave), 2:00 pm. Free tickets for limited seating will be available at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Whiskey Flats Brass Band will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “The Squid and the Whale” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Chickweed (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) 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.

1 comment July 2nd, 2009

Free Summer Fun: Outdoor Movies

Looking for free movies this summer? Here’s your 2009 guide to Portland’s outdoor offerings. If you have any to add, please write a comment. 

Movies in Portland’s parks: Assorted evenings in July, August and September

“Flicks on the Bricks” at Pioneer Courthouse Square: Friday evenings in July and August

Multnomah Outdoor Cinema at Multnomah Arts Center: July 3, August 7, September 11

“Flicks by the Fountain” at Beaverton City Park: Friday evenings in August

Movies at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego: Thursday evenings in July and August

Movies in Vancouver parks: Friday evenings in July

Uptown Movie Nights in downtown Vancouver: First Fridays of July, August and September

Movies at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn: Saturday evenings in August

Movies at Memorial Park in Wilsonville (once you click on the link, look under “City Seasonal Events” and click on “Movies in the Park”): Friday evenings in July and August

Movies at Tualatin Commons (PDF file): Saturday evenings in July and August

McMenamins Edgefield (click on “Movie Listings”): Thursday evenings in July and August

Movies in Happy Valley Park: July 10 and 27

And if you want to escape the heat, don’t forget the free family movie series at Regal Theatres.

2 comments June 29th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: June 26–28

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Also, this is the final weekend of Pedalpalooza, and Shift to Bikes has information on the events. If you’re not sure whether an event is free, contact the organizers of that event.

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

• Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts:View artwork by more than 100 artists and enjoy family-friendly entertainment. The event takes place at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park, both on State Street in downtown Lake Oswego. For more information, visit the event website. On the event website, find more information under “Arts Festival” in the navigation bar.

• North American Organic Brewers Festival takes place at Overlook Park (1301 N. Fremont St) all weekend. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, June 26

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “King Lear” at Cathedral Park at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Robert Moore will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• John Bunzow (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Paula Sinclair & The Contenders (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Miss Michael Jodell, Ezra Holbrook, and Matt Cardenelli will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Author Daniel James Brown will talk about his book “The Indifferent Stars Above” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, June 27

• Good-in-the-NeighborHood is a multicultural music and food festival held annually in N/NE Portland. Saturday and Sunday at King School Park (4800 Block of NE 6th). Event starts at noon. For more information, visit the event website.

• Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival: View the artwork of more than 70 artists and enjoy entertainment for the whole family. Saturday and Sunday, Esther Short Park in Vancouver, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. For more information, visit the event website.

• No. Fest: All day, several locations in St. Johns will host a variety of live performances: music, spoken word, kids entertainment, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

• Old House Fair: Attention old house owners and enthusiasts: The best old house experts in the Northwest will answer your questions and provide information on period-authentic renovation. Architectural Heritage Center (701 SE Grand Ave), 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “King Lear” at Autumn Ridge Park (17548 Northwest Fieldstone Drive, Beaverton) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Ten Tiny Dances:See 10 dance performances at three locations: Beaverton Farmers Market, Beaverton City Park, and Beaverton Library. Performances include Native American, Indian Classical, Ballet Sol Azteca, Hawaiian, modern dance and more. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

• Historic Sherwood Walking Tour: This information-filled stroll spotlights the historic buildings of Old Town and loops through the woods and wetlands of Stella Olsen Memorial Park before returning to Old Town. Meet at Southwest Pine and Second Street at 9:45 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Foster-Powell Garden Tour:Visit gardens in the neighborhood on June 27. Pick up a map at Holgate Library or Dennis’ Seven Dees on Powell on Friday and Saturday. Or you can request a map by email. For email address and more information, click here.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park:Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “Botanical Wonders of Tryon Creek.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• KPSU Radio 15th Anniversary Celebration: All-day (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) music festival featuring a variety of bands at Pioneer Courthouse Square. For more information, visit the event website.

• Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash will perform at 5:00 pm at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

• Massive 8 Party:DJs, a fashion show showcasing local designers, a PBR wheel and more. Say “LifeisaParty” at the door and get in free before 10:00 pm. Ages 21+. Crown Room, 205 NW Fourth Ave.

• Marcus Reynolds will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• The Munro & Nichols Duo will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Western Aerial (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Author Richie Unterberger will discuss his new book “White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day by Day” at the Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave) at 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Poets Cynthia Sailers, Dana Ward, and Stephanie Youngwill read at Clinton Corner Café (21st and SE Clinton Ave) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, June 28

• Good-in-the-NeighborHood is a multicultural music and food festival held annually in N/NE Portland. Saturday and Sunday at King School Park (4800 Block of NE 6th). Event starts at noon. For more information, visit the event website.

• Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival: View the artwork of more than 70 artists and enjoy entertainment for the whole family. Saturday and Sunday, Esther Short Park in Vancouver, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. For more information, visit the event website.

• Kenton to Slough Walking Tour: With Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder and walking guru and author Laura Foster, trek down the North Denver Avenue viaduct along the North Columbia Slough and see the wildlife that thrives in Portland’s backyard. Meet at 8319 N. Denver Ave at the Kenton/North Denver Avenue MAX station at 8:45 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Lynn Conoverwill perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• “Swingers” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Author Victor Kamenir, Hillsboro police officer and new local author, will read from his book, “The Bloody Triangle: The Defeat of Soviet Armor in the Ukraine, June 1941.” Hillsboro Main Library (2850 Brookwood Pkwy), 2:00 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.

Add comment June 25th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: June 19–21

In addition to the free events below, here are a couple of Father’s Day freebies:

• Dads get in free at the Portland Children’s Museum.
• Free cup or cone for dads at participating TCBY stores.

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Also, Pedalpalooza continues this week, and Shift to Bikes has information on the 200+ events that make up the two-week celebration. Some events are free and some are not. If you’re not sure whether an event is free, contact the organizers of that event.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, June 19

• Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “King Lear” at Cathedral Park at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Kidical Mass is hosting two family bike rides. One is in downtown Portland. Meet at the North Park Blocks playground (NW 8th and Couch) at 5:30 pm. Ride begins at 6:00 pm. The other ride is in Southeast Portland. Meet at Sunnyside Park (SE 35th and Taylor) at 5:30 pm. Ride begins at 6:00 pm. Bring lights, friends, and snacks. For more information, contact Carl Larson at the BTA.

• Lynn Darroch’s Jazz Stories: Author and narrator Lynn Darroch with Randy Porter (piano) and John Stowell (guitar) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Jack McMahon (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Josh Cole Band (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• James Low & Tahoe Jackson will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Author Ali Sethi will talk about his book “The Wish Maker” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Author Kerry Cohen will talk about her book “Loose Girl” at Writers’ Dojo (7518 N. Chicago Ave) at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, June 20

• Southwest Community Center 10th Anniversary Celebration: Free admission and ice cream. Activities include mobile rockwall, games in the gym and pool, swimming, fitness classes, crafts, and more. 6820 SW 45th Ave, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Couch Street Block Party: Play in the sun with complimentary outdoor Rock-n-Roll Yoga, dance classes, live music and fresh food sizzling off the grill by Whole Foods Market. Stick around for a lululemon funk-tion show and watch Portland’s athletes strut their stuff in the hottest lululemon gear. NW Couch St between 12th and 13th, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Laurelhurst Park (SE 35th Ave and SE Oak St, near “picnic area F” in the center of the park), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom: Kids are invited to watch the mad scientist create numerous versions of erupting science. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd), 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Woodbrain (website) will perform at 3:00 pm at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

• Barbara Lusch will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Pete Krebs Jazz Trio will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• James Faretheewell (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Renegade Minstrels (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Poet Zayra Yves will talk about her book “Empty as Nirvana” at In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (8 B NE Killingsworth St), 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, June 21

• North Portland Sunday Parkways: More than seven miles in North Portland will be closed to cars so that people can walk, bike, or otherwise travel around the neighborhood and enjoy activities at Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, and Kenton Parks. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Summer Solstice at Tryon Creek: Bring the family to celebrate the longest day of the year amid the beautiful forests and streams of Tryon Creek State Park. The event includes Solstice-themed storytelling, guided forest hikes, and more. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Washington Park, 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Yoga Class: Celebrate Father’s Day, the solstice, and a brand new vinyasa yoga class at The Yoga Space. Katy Hix is beginning a new class on Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, and the first class is free on June 21. 2853 SE Stark. For more information, visit the event website.

• Map and Compass Navigation Workshop: Expand your outdoor skills by learning the basics of map and compass use. Receive hands-on training and practice. This workshop is most appropriate for ages 10 and up. Tryon Creek Park, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Muriel Stanton (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. 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.

2 comments June 18th, 2009

Free Family Movies at Regal Theatres

The start of summer means it’s time once again for Regal’s Free Family Film Festival.

At Portland-area theatres, the festival runs from June 23 to August 26, 2009. The free movies are rated G or PG and will be shown on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am.

Tickets can be purchased only at the theatre box office on the day of the show.

Click here for schedule information.

And don’t forget, Century Clackamas Town Center is showing kids movies for $1 each Wednesday from June 10 to August 12. Click here for more information.

1 comment June 14th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: June 12–14

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Also, Pedalpalooza begins this week, and Shift to Bikes has information on the 200+ events that make up this two-week celebration. Some events are free and some are not. If you’re not sure whether an event is free, contact the organizers of that event.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, June 12

• Cruisin’ Sherwood: Starting at 5:00 pm, classic cars will prepare for a traditional cruise in Old Town Sherwood. For more information, visit the event website.

• Andrew Oliver will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• WEIII Jazz Trio (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• The Cowboy Heroes (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• The Dust Bowl Refugees will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Author David Carr will talk about his book “The Night of the Gun” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Author Jay Lake will talk about his book “Green” at 7:00 pm at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton). For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, June 13

• Cirque du Cycling: This event includes an art bike parade, criterium-style street race (with two-way racing), three-mile family ride, live entertainment, and more. N. Mississippi Ave between Shaver and Fremont, noon to 8:00 pm. See photos of last year’s event here. For more information, visit the event website.

• Base to Butte Fair: The Asian-American Plaza will be the site of a neighborhood fair featuring entertainment and crafts by local artists. NE 82nd and Siskiyou, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit Neighborhood Notes.

• Cruisin’ Sherwood: From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, see hundreds of classic and custom vehicles in Old Town Sherwood. For more information, visit the event website.

• National Get Outdoors Day: This event encourages families to experience the healthful, active outdoor fun available right outside our doors. Hands-on activities, presentations, giveaways, and more. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Water Resources Education Center (4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver). For more information, visit the event website.

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Cathedral Park (under the bridge at N. Edison St and N. Philadelphia Ave), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Green Walks: A guide from Portland Parks & Recreation will lead a tour of Maricara Park from 10:00 am–11:00 am. Meet at SW 29th and Maricara. For more information, visit the event website.

• Downtown Hillsboro Walking Tour: Join walking guru and author Laura Foster for a casual walk that goes by the Venetian Theatre, the Cultural Arts Center and several historic homes before ending at the Southeast Eighth Avenue MAX stop. Meet at 1:15 pm at the Washington County Courthouse on Main Street between First and Second Avenues. For more information, visit the event website.

• I Was A King (website) will perform at 4:00 pm at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

• Brooklyn Street Jazz (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Mood Area 52 will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Eddie Parente (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Garcia Birthday Band (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Backyard Birding: Join local birding expert Doug Robberson to discover how to attract and identify common backyard birds. Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd), 1:00 pm–2:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Cyd Manro, the co-founder of EcoMunity, will present creative low-cost ways to generate power for home or office. Manro demonstrates community power and communications projects that are helping power tomorrow’s urban networks. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 11:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Birding 101: Bring your bird identification guide, binoculars, notebook and water bottle. This class is best suited for adults and children ages 10 and up. First hour will be inside with background information and second hour in the field. Tryon Creek Park, 10:00 am to noon. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, June 14

• Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Ops Fest performs First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays, using the same performance techniques as performers in Shakespeare’s time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. Peninsula Park (north of the gazebo, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Pride Parade: The parade starts at 11:00 am on the North Park Blocks in downtown Portland. For the parade route, visit the event website.

• Pets on Parade: Everyone is welcome to dress up and show off their favorite pet (stuffed animals okay too). Music presented by the Petropolitan Jazz Band. Registration for competitions begins at 1:00 pm. Parade begins at 2:00 pm. Millennium Plaza Park (200 First Street, Lake Oswego). For more information, visit the event website.

• Pearl to Pittock Hike: Join Council President David Bragdon and walking guru and author Laura Foster for this hike that goes through Westover Heights and Northwest 23rd and 21st Avenues. Meet at Portland REI, 1405 NW Johnson St, at 8:45 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Portland Metro Concert Band will perform at Howard Horner Performing Arts Center at David Douglas High School (1400 SE 130th Ave), 3:00 pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help defray concert expenses. For more information, visit the band website.

• Adam Franklin (of Swervedriver) (website) will perform at 3:00 pm at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

• Kung Fu Film Series: “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” will be showing at Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 2:15 pm. This film is in Chinese with English subtitles. A brief discussion and kung fu demonstration with Master Yu, Shaowen will follow the screening. For more information, visit the event website.

• Cellotronik (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Author Gillian Flynn will talk about her book “Dark Places” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Selling Handmade Goods on Etsy: Learn how and why to sell your handmade goods on the largest online craft consignment store. Let instructors from the IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) be your guide. St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave), 2:00 pm–4:00 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.

3 comments June 11th, 2009

$1 Admission to Kids Movie Series at Cinemark/Century Theatres (June 10–August 12)

This summer, Cinemark/Century Theatres will host a 10-week kids movie series called Summer Movie Clubhouse.

Admission to each movie is $1 at the door, or you can buy a punch card in advance that grants you admission to 10 shows for $5.

In Portland, the participating theatre is Century Clackamas Town Center. Here’s the schedule:

• June 10: Arthur & the Invisibles
• June 17: Hoodwinked
• June 24: The Tale of Despereaux
• July 1: Bee Movie
• July 8: Spongebob Squarepants
• July 15: Kung Fu Panda
• July 22: Madagascar
• July 29: Madagascar 2
• August 5: Over the Hedge
• August 12: Barnyard

For more information and to find other participating theatres across the country, visit the Cinemark/Century website.

Add comment June 6th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: June 5–7

Reminder: Admission to OMSI is $2 on Sunday.

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, June 5

• Free Admission Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. For more information, visit the event website.

• First Friday Art Openings: Check the Central Eastside Arts District website for a list of open galleries. In addition, Artful Goods, Tilde, and Press Club will host artist receptions.

• 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: “Camas First Fridays” occur throughout the year on each first Friday of the month. Art exhibits featuring local artists, dining, and themed shopping events provide fun for all. 5:00 pm–8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Zen Thesis (website) will perform at 6:00 pm at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

• Holocene 6 Year Anniversary Show 1: Holocene is hosting a dance party with Marcos Cabral, Linger & Quiet, and MDY & Remy the Restless. 1001 SE Morrison, 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• Anandi will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Jimmy Bivens (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Redwood Son (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• “Portland Noir”: Editor Kevin Sampsell will be joined by contributors Chris A. Bolton, Luciana Lopez, and Jonathan Selwood to present this collection of stories that explores Portland’s dark, rainy underbelly. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, June 6

• Dragon Moon Festival: Come to Old Town Chinatown for an outdoor festival celebrating Asian culture. This family-friendly event includes live music, cultural entertainment, a culinary stage with chefs preparing Asian dishes, and more. NW Davis between 3rd and 4th Ave. Saturday noon to 10:00 pm and Sunday noon to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Grand Floral Parade starts at 10:00 am at the Memorial Coliseum, then travels down MLK Jr. Blvd, across the Burnside Bridge, and into downtown Portland, ending at Lincoln High School. For more information, visit the event website.

• Dragon Boat Races: Races will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 8:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• State Parks Day at Tryon Creek: Celebrate Oregon’s Sesquicentennial and State Parks Day at Tryon Creek. Learn about park history and current programs, taste some of Oregon’s specialty beverages and snacks, take a self-guided hike, and participate in dedicating the park’s first time capsule and leave an item for visitors to see in another 150 years. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza Grand Opening Celebration: In celebration of the completion of Phase I of the Center for the Arts Plaza, the event will feature a dedication ceremony at 12:30 pm, followed by live music from four bands and family activities. The plaza is on NE Third St and NE Hood Ave in historic downtown Gresham. For more information, visit the event website.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “Officially Oregon.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Green Walks: A guide from Portland Parks & Recreation will lead a tour of Hoyt Arboretum from 10:00 am–11:00 am. Meet at the visitor’s center, 4000 SW Fairway Blvd. For more information, visit the event website.

• Ten Toe Express Guided Walk: Author Laura Foster will lead a tour of Nob Hill in Northwest Portland. Distance: 3.5 miles or 7,000 steps. Duration: 2 hours. Meet at Civic Plaza (SW 18th & Morrison), 9:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Holocene 6 Year Anniversary Show 2: Talkdemonic, Explode Into Colors, Nurses, Gulls, and DJs E*Rock and Bobby Dangerous will perform. 1001 SE Morrison, 8:30 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• John Stowell (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Michael Hurley will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Kris Deelane will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Jack McMahon (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Author Tami Lynn Kent will talk about her book “Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit, & Joy in the Root of the Female Body” at In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (8 B NE Killingsworth St), 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• First-Time Homebuyers’ Seminar: PCC Real Estate Instructor Brad Vincent will explain the new $8,000 federal tax credit available for first-time homebuyers. Mortgage industry experts will answer questions about buyer qualification and financing options. Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd), 1:00 pm–2:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• ”Launch Your Life” Book Release Party: Author Morgan Rich will celebrate the release of his book “Launch Your Life: 5 Secrets to Knowing What You Want in Your Teens, College Years, and Early Career.” Lucky Lab Brewpub (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd), 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, June 7

• Dragon Moon Festival: Come to Old Town Chinatown for an outdoor festival celebrating Asian culture. This family-friendly event includes live music, cultural entertainment, a culinary stage with chefs preparing Asian dishes, and more. NW Davis between 3rd and 4th Ave. Saturday noon to 10:00 pm and Sunday noon to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Milk Carton Boat Races: In honor of National Dairy Month, the Dairy Farmers of Oregon are pleased to announce the return of the Milk Carton Boat Races to Portland. Westmoreland Park (SE McLoughlin Blvd & Bybee Blvd), 11:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Dragon Boat Races: Races will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 8:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Walking Tour in Gresham, Springwater Corridor Trail: This 5.2-mile round-trip walk, led by walking guru and author Laura Foster and natural resources scientist Kate Holleran, investigates three pioneer cemeteries and a replica of a 1903 streetcar. Elevated terrain. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm; meet at Main City Park at 1:45 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Family Pride Day at Q Center: Family Pride is a time for the kids to play with other children, and parents to socialize with each other. The event includes live music, games and more. The Portland Children’s Museum will lead craft projects. Q Center (4115 N. Mississippi Ave), 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Reclinerland and Carolyn Berk (of Lovers) will perform at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) at 9:30 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• Lake Oswego Millennium Concert Band will perform at Lakeridge High School (1235 Overlook Dr, Lake Oswego) at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Sunday Cinema Classics: The original “Father of the Bride” will be showing at St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave), 2:00 pm. Free tickets for limited seating will be available at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Sideways” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Jon Koonce (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Author China Miéville will present his book “The City and the City” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• ”Artisan Cheese of the Pacific Northwest”: Author Tami Parr will present this book at 1:00 pm at Pastaworks (3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd). The event will feature complimentary wine tastings and cheese from Rivers Edge Chèvre, Rogue River Creamery, Ancient Heritage Dairy, Willamette Valley Cheese, and Ferns’ Edge Goat Dairy. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Wicked Plants: A Book of Botanical Atrocities”: Author Amy Stewart will present this book at 2:00 pm at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton). For more information, visit the event website.

• Living With Wildlife Presentation: Bonnie Shoffer, wildlife rehabilitator and naturalist, will teach us how to coexist with those urban critters that live around our homes, tips for what to do when you find baby birds, and more. Tryon Creek Park, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Ages 12 and over. 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.

Add comment June 4th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: May 29–31

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 29

• Zoobomb Public Art Unveiling and Dance Party: The well-known, often-relocated minibike sculpture in downtown Portland has a new, permanent home: an art bike rack created by two local artists at SW 13th and W. Burnside. The celebration includes a parade, Mayor Sam Adams, entertainment and more. The parade meets at 4:00 pm at SW 10th and Oak, and will ride to the site at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit BikePortland.

• Clay Giberson will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Miss Michael Jodell, Matt Brown and Allen Hunter will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Floating Pointe (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Beth Willis (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Author Glen David Gold will talk about his book “Sunnyside” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, May 30

• Starlight Parade: Watch sparkling floats, gleaming bands and glowing marching groups wind their way through downtown Portland. The parade begins at 8:30 pm at NW Burnside and 9th Ave. It then travels through downtown Portland and ends at Lincoln High School. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Admission to Washington County Museum: It’s Family Day at the museum. Activities include kite making, pioneer dressup and more. 17677 NW Springville Rd, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Cricket Campus Rail Jam Tour: See the best college snowboarders compete in 20 tons of snow at Pioneer Square. 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Wilsonville Parade Celebrating Oregon’s 150th Birthday: The parade will start at 10:00 am at the Parker Johnstone Honda Dealership and meander along Memorial Drive past the Parks to end up at Wilsonville City Hall. For more information, visit the event website.

• Wilsonville Festival of Arts: The festival features more than 100 artists and performers from Wilsonville and beyond. Music, dance, poetry, and other live events are presented on the stage at Wilsonville’s Town Center Park. Hands-on activities for kids. Town Center Park (29600 SW Park Place, Wilsonville), Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit the event website.

• Sturgeon Festival: Discover the many facets of the Columbia River ecosystem in which we live. Activities include Portland Audubon Birds of Prey, Creature Feature Reptile Zoo, Chinook tribal lore, water and boating safety demos, and more. Water Resources Education Center (4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver), Saturday and Sunday. For schedule and more information, visit the event website.

• Children’s Festival 2009: Free face painting, dance performances, kids’ activities and crafts, and more. Organized by Vancouver Family Magazine. Westfield Vancouver Mall (8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr), 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Kids and Maternity Clothing Swap: Round up clean children’s clothing, accessories, and other wearables your kids don’t use or love anymore and swap them for items they need. This swap also includes maternity clothes. Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. Check the event website for times and more information.

• Ed Benedict Skate Plaza Grand Opening Celebration and Skate Jam Invitational: Portland City Commissioners Dan Saltzman and Nick Fish will officially open the skate plaza at 1:15 pm. Enjoy a youth skateboarding competition, DJ, giveaways and more. Ed Benedict Park, SE 104th and Powell Blvd. For more information, visit the event website.

• Lorna Miller’s Little Kids’ Jamboree: Lorna Miller uses music, songs, rhythm, and movement activities to stimulate young imaginations. The Little Kids’ Jamboree is an interactive event for kids of all ages. Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave), 3:00 pm–4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “Restoration of the Creek.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Green Walks: A guide from Portland Parks & Recreation will lead a tour of Kelley Point Park (N. Marine Dr. and Lombard), 10:00 am–11:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Nancy Curtin (website) will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 SW Harbor Way), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.

• Lisa Forkish Trio (website) will perform at 7:00 pm at Local Lounge (3536 NE MLK, 503.282.1833).

• Massive 7 Party: Special guest DJ Cousin Cole, a fashion show showcasing local designers, a PBR wheel and the official after-party for the Campus Rail Jam tour. Say “LifeisaParty” at the door and get in free before 10:00 pm. Ages 21+. Crown Room, 205 NW Fourth Ave.

• Kaitlyn Ni Donovan and The Brilliant Channel will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Poncho Luxurio (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

Sunday, May 31

• Zumiez Couch Tour (Skate Event): This event features a skateboarding competition and demos, giveaways, live music, food samples and more. Glenhaven Skatepark (NE 82nd Ave & Siskiyou St), noon to 6:00 pm. For schedule and more information, visit the event website.

• Wilsonville Festival of Arts: The festival features more than 100 artists and performers from Wilsonville and beyond. Music, dance, poetry, and other live events are presented on the stage at Wilsonville’s Town Center Park. Hands-on activities for kids. Town Center Park (29600 SW Park Place, Wilsonville), Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit the event website.

• Sturgeon Festival: Discover the many facets of the Columbia River ecosystem in which we live. Activities include Portland Audubon Birds of Prey, Creature Feature Reptile Zoo, Chinook tribal lore, water and boating safety demos, and more. Water Resources Education Center (4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver), Saturday and Sunday. For schedule and more information, visit the event website.

• Kung Fu Film Series: “The Big Boss” will be showing at Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave) at 2:15 pm. The film is in Chinese with English subtitles. A brief discussion and kung fu demonstration with Master Yu, Shaowen will follow the screening. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Snatch” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Cookbook author Ani Phyo will talk about her book “Ani’s Raw Food Desserts” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Free Acupuncture: The Herb Shoppe will offer free acupuncture from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 3327 SE Hawthorne Blvd. For more information, visit the event website.

• Adaptive Bike Day: Try your hand at different biking options while cruising the Eastbank Esplanade. Several different types of bikes will be available to try out including two, three, and four-wheels, recumbent, upright, hand or foot-pedals. Helmets required (some will be available at the event). Meet at Vera Katz Festival Plaza parking lot under the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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.

Add comment May 28th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: May 22–24

Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 22

• Rose Festival Waterfront Village: Admission to this carnival at Waterfront Park is free on Friday. For more information, visit the event website.

• Heather Hawkins of the cute and filthy comedy band Cabbage will perform at In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (8 B NE Killingsworth St), 7:00 pm. Free cake for all (including vegan cake). For more information, visit the event website.

• Hunter-Donnaloia Duo will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Mark Alan (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• Vivid Curve will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Author Kelly Corrigan will talk about her book “The Middle Place” at 7:00 pm at Powell’s Books, Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd). For more information, visit the event website.

• Author Richard Engeman will talk about his book “The Oregon Companion” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, May 23

• Multnomah County Fair: Tons of fun on Saturday and Sunday at Oaks Amusement Park (7100 SE Oaks Park Way), noon to 7:00 pm. Petting zoo, pony rides, exotic animal exhibits, duck races, crafts, carnival attractions, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

• Art Opening: Gossamer Fiber Arts will unveil a community art project that honors the honeybee. The party includes live music by The Amazing Maelstrom, refreshments, and a raffle. 2418 E Burnside St, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “Springing Plants.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

• Lex Browning will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Chris Robley (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Brad Creel (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• T. Ray and the Shades (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

• Author and West Linn mayor Patti Galle will be selling and signing copies of her new book, “For the Love of Dogs” at West Linn Library (1595 Burns St, West Linn) at 1:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the event website.

• Poets Jen Coleman, Mel Nichols and Rod Smith will read their work at Clinton Corner Café (2633 SE 21st Ave) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “Out for Good: 40 Years After Stonewall”: As part of the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, eight esteemed members of the LGBTQ community will share how this struggle forever shaped their lives. Q Center (4115 N. Mississippi Ave), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, May 24

• Multnomah County Fair: Tons of fun on Saturday and Sunday at Oaks Amusement Park (7100 SE Oaks Park Way), noon to 7:00 pm. Petting zoo, pony rides, exotic animal exhibits, duck races, crafts, carnival attractions, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

• Ryan Vandordrecht, Deepest Darkest, The Romantic & Bombastic, and Jerry Fuentes will perform at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

• John and George (of the Dead Beetles) (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

• “Before Night Falls” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• “Seeds of Chicano Identity”: Diane Rodriguez will lead the discussion on “The Art of El Teatro Campesino,” sharing information on the company’s process for creating work that was highly entertaining, relevant, and contained powerful messages. Milagro Theatre (525 SE Stark St), 4:30 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.

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