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Free Events This Weekend in Portland: August 14–16

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

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

  • Masque Alfresco will perform Goldoni’s “The Liar” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 pm at the Tualatin Heritage Center, 8700 SW Sweek Dr & Tualatin Rd. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, August 14

  • Oregon Ballet Theatre & Portland Cello Project will perform at Washington Park at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Dry County Crooks and Robbie Laws will perform at Liberty Plaza in Oregon City starting at 5:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • Mary Kadderly (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.

  • 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.

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

  • Scott Gallegos 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.

  • “Romancing the Stone” will be showing outdoors at CYAN/PDX apartments. Fun and festivities begin at 7:00 pm; the movie begins at 8:00 pm. 1720 SW 4th Ave. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Anchorman” will be showing at Pioneer Courthouse Square at dusk. Free popcorn provided. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “The Wizard of Oz” will be showing at Laurelhurst Park (SE 39th Ave & Stark St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “The Tale of Despereaux” will be showing at St Johns Park (8427 N. Central St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Monsters vs. Aliens” will be showing on the patio of the St Johns Community Center (8427 N. Central) at dusk. Live music starts at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the City of Portland website.

  • “Hairspray” will be showing at Beaverton City Park at dusk. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Hotel for Dogs” will be showing at Memorial Park in Wilsonville at dusk. For more information, visit the event website (once you click on the link, look under “City Seasonal Events” and click on “Movies in the Park”).

  • “Cinderfella” will be showing at Main Street Park (219 S. Main Ave) in Gresham. The movie starts at dusk. Live music at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, August 15

  • Multnomah Days: Multnomah Village’s annual street fair includes a parade, kids activities, live music, and more. 8:30 am to 10:00 pm. For more information and a schedule of events, visit the event website.

  • Gateway Cruise-in/National Night Out: The event includes a car show, live music, kids activities, and more. Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes (1825 NE 108th Ave), 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Intercultural Community Gathering: Enjoy an assortment of activities from different cultures. Free BBQ chicken at noon. Overlook Park (N. Fremont St & Interstate Ave), 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Arts Festival in the Forest: This two-day festival features visual and performing arts. Browse the creative works of professional artists and view a variety of entertaining performers, including the acrobatic AWOL tree dancers. Mary S. Young Park in West Linn, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Free Admission and Activities at Fort Vancouver: On Saturday at 6:00 pm, bring a picnic to the parade ground (1501 E. Evergreen Blvd) and watch a vintage baseball game played by 1860s rules. Visit the reconstructed stockade (1001 E. Fifth St) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Watch a cannon firing demonstration featuring the park’s reproduction mountain howitzer at 1:30 pm on the east end of the parade ground. For more information, contact the park’s Visitor Center at 360.816.6230.

  • Music Millennium Customer Appreciation BBQ: The event features live music from a different band every hour. 3158 E. Burnside, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information and a schedule of events, visit the event website.

  • Vintage Carnival: The carnival features midway games and prizes, a vintage car show, music and dancing, antique appraisals, and a complimentary picnic lunch and country lemonade. Courtyard Plaza and Senior Living Campus (6323 SE Division St), 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

  • 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. 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.

  • Modular Railroad Exhibit: The Beaverton Modular Railroad Club will have models set up for viewing and be available to answer questions about this fascinating hobby. Beaverton City Library (12375 SW 5th St), 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Gabriel Park (SW 45th Ave and SW Nevada Ct, past the tennis courts) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Festival Symphony will perform works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven at 6:00 pm at Laurelhurst Park (SE 37th Ave & Oak). For more information, visit the event website.

  • Melao De Cuba (Salsa Dance Party) will perform at Washington Park at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Mirage 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.

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

  • The Atonements (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.

  • “School of Rock” will be showing at Sewallcrest Park (SE 31st Ave & Market St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Iron Man” will be showing at Lents Park (SE 92nd Ave & Holgate Blvd) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Wall-E” will be showing at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn at dusk (around 8:45). Kids activities start at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “High School Musical 3” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St). For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

Sunday, August 16

  • India Festival: Pioneer Square will be filled with the tastes, sights, and sounds of India during a full day of live music, dancing, food, and entertainment. 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. For more information and a schedule of events, visit the event website.

  • Sunday Parkways in SE Portland: A 9-mile route will be closed to cars so that people can bike or stroll through several SE neighborhoods. Activities will take place at Laurelhurst, Sunnyside, Col. Summers, and Mt Tabor Parks. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Hawthorne Street Fair: The event includes live entertainment, kids activities, free snacks, free movies, and more. Hawthorne Blvd, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information and a schedule of events, visit the event website.

  • Arts Festival in the Forest: This two-day festival features visual and performing arts. Browse the creative works of professional artists and view a variety of entertaining performers, including the acrobatic AWOL tree dancers. Mary S. Young Park in West Linn, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Free Admission and Activities at Fort Vancouver: Visit the reconstructed stockade (1001 E. Fifth St) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors can watch a flintlock musket firing talk and demonstration at 1:30 pm. For more information, contact the park’s Visitor Center at 360.816.6230.

  • Modular Railroad Exhibit: The Beaverton Modular Railroad Club will have models set up for viewing and be available to answer questions about this fascinating hobby. Beaverton City Library (12375 SW 5th St), 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Gabriel Park (SW 45th Ave and SW Nevada Ct, past the tennis courts) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • Matt Sheehy, Leonard Mynx, and Audie Darling will perform at Doug Fir (830 E. Burnside) starting at 3:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Gratitillium, Geographer, and Patterns will perform at Doug Fir (830 E. Burnside) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • Northwest Opera Group will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

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

  • 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. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 2:00 pm to 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.

5 comments August 13th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: August 7–9

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

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

  • Masque Alfresco will perform Goldoni’s “The Liar” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 pm at George Rogers Park Memorial Garden in Lake Oswego. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, August 7

  • Portland Twilight Criterium: Watch the area’s fastest cyclists compete for the region’s biggest purse. The course surrounds the North Park Blocks of downtown Portland, creating an island oasis of 360-degree viewing, music, food and beverage. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • 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, Artful Goods, SCRAP and Press Club 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, there will be live music performances, face painting, magic, balloon art, and chef demonstrations. For more information and event schedule, visit the event website.

  • Tualatin Crawfish Festival: Admission is free on Friday. The event includes a crawfish cook-off and live music. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Tualafest: Hear teenage bands from around the metro area compete for prizes and the Tualafest title. Enjoy food, henna tattoos, raffle prizes and more. Tualatin Community Park (8515 SW Tualatin Rd), 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Writing Workshop: Ibex Studios hosts a free writing workshop on the first Friday of every month. There’s room for 12 people, so be sure to come early enough to get a seat. 2021 SE Clinton, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland SummerFest Opera in the Park will present “La Traviata” by Verdi at Washington Park at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Ezra Weiss (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.

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

  • The Old Elbows (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.

  • ”Jurassic Park” will be showing at Pioneer Courthouse Square at dusk. Free popcorn provided. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Hairspray” will be showing at Willamette Park (SW Macadam Ave & Nebraska St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” will be showing at Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy) at dusk. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • ”My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding” will be showing at Beaverton City Park at dusk. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Muppets Take Manhattan” will be showing in downtown Vancouver at 23rd Street and Main Street. Show time is at 8:45 pm. There will be live, local music starting about 7:30 pm or 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Everyone’s Hero” will be showing at Main Street Park (219 S. Main Ave) in Gresham. The movie starts at dusk. Live music at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Author Judy Sumner will talk about her book “Knitted Socks East and West” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, August 8

  • Central Library Block Party: The event includes The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, zoo animals, an all-ages clothing swap, circus skills demonstration, art projects, and more. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), noon to 4:00 pm. Ask the library for the schedule of the swap. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Passport to Sellwood-Westmoreland: There will be entertainment in each neighborhood including a variety of live music, stilt walkers, and more. Collect stamps from local businesses (no purchase required) to enter to win prizes. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Celebrate Hillsboro: This two-day event includes live music and other entertainment, kids activities, a street soccer tournament, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Guided Walk of St. Johns Waterfront: Enjoy a challenging and very scenic route through downtown St. Johns, Cathedral Park and Willamette Cove. Meet at N. Philadelphia & Lombard, by the Town Clock, at 9:00 am. 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. 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.

  • Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Washington Park (SW Washington Way, in the lower park, just north of the Holocaust Memorial) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Belly Ice Cream Social: According to Willamette Week: “Belly restaurant opens its doors to the neighborhood every Saturday through the end of August to dish out free ice cream.” 3500 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • The Toy Trains will perform at 3:30 pm at Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd). For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Festival Symphony will perform works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven at 6:00 pm at U.S. Grant Park (NE 33rd Ave & US Grant Pl). For more information, visit the event website.

  • Devin Phillips will perform at Washington Park at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Mia Nicholson 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.

  • Rachel Taylor Brown and Sean Flinn 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.

  • 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.

  • “Coraline” will be showing at Dickinson Park (SW 55th Ave & Alfred Ct) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “The Goonies” will be showing at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn at dusk (around 8:45). Kids activities start at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3-D” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

  • Colleen McKee and Sara Ohlin will read from “Are We Feeling Better Yet? Women Speak About Health Care in America,” an anthology of twenty-one personal essays by women around the country. In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources (8 B NE Killingsworth St), 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, August 9

  • Happy Meal’s 30th Birthday: Pioneer Courthouse Square will host family activities that include a visit from Radio Disney, the Portland Children’s Museum, and Ronald McDonald. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Celebrate Hillsboro: This two-day event includes live music and other entertainment, kids activities, a street soccer tournament, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Washington Park (SW Washington Way, in the lower park, just north of the Holocaust Memorial) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Festival Symphony will perform works by Haydn, Beethoven and others at 6:00 pm at Peninsula Park (700 N. Rosa Parks Way). For more information, visit the event website.

  • Art Abrams’ Swing Machine will perform at Washington Park at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Adam Shearer (Weinland) and Justin Power will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • Americana Music: Enjoy multiple genres of Americana music, from Appalachian to bluegrass, from cowboy to the Kingston Trio, and many points in between, with local artists the Stumptown Stars. St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Vienna Teng (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • “Donnie Darko” 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.

4 comments August 6th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 31–August 2

Reminder: Admission to OMSI is just $2 on Sunday.

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

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

  • Washington County Fair: Enjoy live music, livestock exhibits, motorsports events, carnival rides, and more. Admission is free. 873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Masque Alfresco will perform Goldoni’s “The Liar” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 pm at George Rogers Park Memorial Garden in Lake Oswego. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 31

  • Voodoo Bar-B-Q will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth), 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Rachel Taylor Brown and Drew Norman (Professor Gall) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

  • 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.

  • Larry Gillis Band 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.

  • “Zathura: A Space Adventure” will be showing at Cathedral Park (N. Edison St & Pittsburg Ave) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing at Kenilworth Park (SE 34th Ave & Holgate Blvd) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” will be showing at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park (NE 136th Ave, north of NE 9th St in 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.

  • “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing at Memorial Park in Wilsonville at dusk. For more information, visit the event website (once you click on the link, look under “City Seasonal Events” and click on “Movies in the Park”).

Saturday, August 1

  • Mount Tabor Park Centennial Celebration: Celebrate the park’s first 100 years. This two-day event includes live music, art show, car and truck show, ice cream social, bike show, kids parade, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Obon Fest: Obon is an annual Japanese festival commemorating one’s ancestors. The event includes traditional dances that everyone can participate in, taiko, food, and more. Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th), 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Iranian Festival: This event includes dancing, games, Persian food, live music, and more. South Park Blocks at Portland State University, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

  • Parkrose Festival & Cruise-in: Bring the family to enjoy fun and festivities including a “cruise-in” car show, live music, kids activities, and more. NE Sandy Blvd from NE 105th to NE 112th Ave, starting at 9:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Bank of America Museums on Us: BofA customers can get free admission to the Pittock Mansion and the Portland Art Museum. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Overlook Village Celebration: The event includes street vendors, artists, live entertainment, and more. North Killingsworth St, west of I-5, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. For more information, visit Neighborhood Notes.

  • 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. 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.

  • Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Laurelhurst Park (SE 35th Ave and SE Oak St, near “picnic area F” in the center of the park) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Festival Symphony will perform works by Haydn and Beethoven at 6:00 pm at Cathedral Park, under the St Johns Bridge. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Dance Performance: Metro Dancers and other performers will treat the audience to a diverse program of family-friendly entertainment. Washington Park, 6:30 pm (Amphitheater Stage). For more information, visit the event website.

  • Concert for Kids: Join singer/songwriter and storyteller Courtney Campbell in creating and being characters in “Dinosaur in the Backyard,” “The Dancing Princess” and other hilarious songs. Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave), 11:00 am to noon. Free tickets for seating will be available at 10:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

  • TBA:09 in a Nutshell: Erin Boberg Doughton and Kristan Kennedy of Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) will present and share their thoughts on the artists, ideas, and themes of TBA:09. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Steve Cheseborough (website) will perform 1920s- and 1930s-style blues music at Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Tony Pacini (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.

  • Dance of India: Dancers, led by choreographer, dancer, and teacher Jayanthi Raman, will present a demonstration and lecture of classical India dance, accompanied by a live orchestra. Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth), 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Mood Area 52 (website) 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.

  • Garcia Birthday Band (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

  • “Shrek” will be showing at Earl Boyles Park (SE 112th Ave & Boise St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • ”Mamma Mia” will be showing at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn at dusk (around 8:45). Kids activities start at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

Sunday, August 2

  • Mount Tabor Park Centennial Celebration: Celebrate the park’s first 100 years. This two-day event includes live music, art show, car and truck show, ice cream social, bike show, kids parade, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Bike Beaverton: This event includes a six-mile family ride, bike rodeo for kids, ice cream social, live music, and more. Beaverton’s City Park (SW 5th St at Hall Blvd), starting at 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Bank of America Museums on Us: BofA customers can get free admission to the Pittock Mansion and the Portland Art Museum. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The First Part of King Henry IV” at Laurelhurst Park (SE 35th Ave and SE Oak St, near “picnic area F” in the center of the park) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash: This event includes live music from the Garcia Birthday Band and Freak Mountain Ramblers, along with food and beverage specials, and more. Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale), all day. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Portland Festival Symphony will perform works by Souza, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven at 6:00 pm at Washington Park Amphitheater. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Leonard Mynx and Audie Darling will perform at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Michael Allen Harrison and Julianne R. Johnson-Weiss will perform at McCoy Park (N. Fiske, between Trenton & Fessenden) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Super XX Man and Shoeshine Blue will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Connie Bieberach and Armonia Latina will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Joe Powers (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Thad Beckman Trio and Jon Koonce will perform at 6:00 pm at Kaiser Woods Park (NW Goldenweed Dr and Dawnwood Dr). For more information, visit the event website.

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

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

  • ”Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” will be showing at Sellwood Park (SE 7th Ave & Miller St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 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.

2 comments July 30th, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 24–26

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

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

  • East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO): This event includes entertainment, food, exhibits, and a wide variety of educational presentations and demonstrations designed to enhance quality of life for all attendees. Funtastic will host a carnival. Ed Benedict Community Park (SE Powell Blvd between 100th Ave and 104th Ave). For more information, visit the event website.

  • PDX Pop Now: This all-ages music festival takes place at Rotture (320 SE 2nd Ave) all weekend. About 50 bands will perform. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Oregon Brewers Festival: Entrance is free if you want to walk around, check out the food vendors, or listen to the live music. In order to consume beer at the OBF, you must purchase a taster package. For more information, visit the event website.

  • JAW: A Playwrights Festival is Portland Center Stage’s developmental festival of new work for the stage. This weekend, the event features workshop readings of 6 plays-in-progress. The readings allow the playwrights to collaborate with professional actors and dramaturges and expose an early draft of their work to audience feedback. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Masque Alfresco will perform Goldoni’s “The Liar” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 pm on the Beaverton Library Lawn (12375 SW 5th St and Hall Blvd, Beaverton). For more information, visit the event website.

  • ArtSplash is Tualatin’s local juried art show and sale held on the Commons lakefront (8325 SW Nyberg Street) the last weekend in July. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 24

  • Portland Art Museum Free Friday: Beginning July 24, the museum will offer free admission the fourth Friday of every month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Milwaukie Daze Festival: The two-day celebration will kick off on Friday night with a free outdoor movie. On Saturday, enjoy a parade, games, art show, live music, a fireworks display, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Camas Days Festival: This two-day event includes live music, bathtub races, kids activities, a parade, and more. Downtown Camas. For more information, visit the event website.

  • The Thermals (website) will perform at 6:00 pm at Jackpot Records-Downtown (203 SW 9th Ave). For more information, visit the event website.

  • The Valiant Arms (website) will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth), 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Chance Hayden (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.

  • Pete Krebs Trio (website) will perform at Press Club at 9:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

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

  • The Brothers Jam (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.

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

  • “Dirty Dancing” will be showing at Pioneer Courthouse Square at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” will be showing at Brentwood Park (SE 60th Ave & Duke St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “The Tale of Despereaux” will be showing at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park (NE 136th Ave, north of NE 9th St in 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.

  • Howard Dean will talk about his book “Howard Dean’s Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform” at 12:00 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

  • Author Jim Lynch will talk about his book “Border Songs” at Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 25

  • Division/Clinton Street Fair: This event includes a parade, music, kids activities, eating contests, and more. The fun takes place on SE Division from 11th to 50th and SE Clinton from 14th to 28th. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Milwaukie Daze Festival: The two-day celebration will kick off on Friday night with a free outdoor movie. On Saturday, enjoy a parade, games, art show, live music, a fireworks display, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Camas Days Festival: This two-day event includes live music, bathtub races, kids activities, a parade, and more. Downtown Camas. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Party in the Park: This event, hosted by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, includes giant inflatables, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, sports, clinics and demonstrations, and more. Howard M. Terpenning Complex on 158th and Walker Road in Beaverton. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival: This event includes hula dancers, Portland Taiko, Native Tribal dancers, Polynesian singers, arts and crafts, and more. Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St, Vancouver), 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • National Day of the American Cowboy: Get your boots, jeans, and gear on and come learn how to rope, listen to country music, enjoy cowboy poetry by Duane Nelson, along with a barbecue lunch and some good old country fun. Happy Trails Riding Center (20560 Fernview Road, West Linn), 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Steve’s Creature Feature: Explore the amazing world of reptiles at Dewitt Park (1805 SW DeWitt St), 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Family-Friendly Theatre: Beaverton City Library Auditorium (12375 SW 5th St) will host a live performance of the play “Slue Foot Sue and Pecos Bill” at 11:00 am and “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” at 2:00 pm. For reservations, contact 503.626.1936 or beavertontheatre [at] gmail [dot] com. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Ten Toe Express Guided Walk: Check out the newest parks and Greenway trails along the Willamette on this urban stroll past some of Portland’s most interesting greenspaces. Meet at the North Park Blocks (NW Park and Burnside) at 9:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Birding 101: Please 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 State Park, 10:00 am to noon. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Dutch Oven Cooking: Pioneers used these cast iron pots on a regular basis, and today outdoor enthusiasts are making them a part of their outdoor camping experience. Our staff will give you insight into charcoal in the park and then cook with it as we share a treat. Tryon Creek State Park, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Music of India: Enjoy a presentation of classical music from India hosted by Jayanthi Raman, a well-known Portland artist and teacher, and featuring bamboo flautist V.K. Raman, accompanied by percussionists. Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth), 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Anson Wright (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 Manning & the Carolina Pump Station (website) will perform at Rose City Park (NE 62nd & Tillamook) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • James Low & Ezra Holbrook 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.

  • Moon Mountain Ramblers (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

  • “Dirty Dancing” will be showing at Colonel Summers Park (SE 17th Ave & Taylor St) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit ” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

  • Simplify Sale: This event includes a yard sale, outdoor concert and BBQ, and more. Dream Acres (13691 SW Morgan Rd, Sherwood), 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For early comers: free section with lots of goodies. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Market Day Poetry Reading: Sam Lohmann, Allison Cobb and David Abel will read at St Johns Booksellers (8622 N. Lombard) at noon. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, July 26

  • Oswego Food & Wine Festival: Tasty fare from local restaurants, and an array of musicians will once again come together in the heart of Lake Oswego. Millennium Plaza Park (200 First Street, Lake Oswego), noon to 8:00 pm. $5 suggested donation. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Dogs Gone Dancin’: Enjoy a spectacular show of Canine Freestyle performed by regional teams. See their winning dance routines, meet the dogs, and ask questions. Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd), 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Patrick Lamb will perform at McCoy Park (N. Fiske, between Trenton & Fessenden) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Marty Marqui (Blitzen Trapper) and Haley Bonar will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Rose City Timberliners Barbershop Chorus will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Aaron Meyer (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Native American flutist Jan Michael Looking Wolf will perform at Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard) at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • West Linn Community Chorus Ensemble will perform at the West Linn Public Library (1595 Burns St, West Linn) at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Shakes the Clown” 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.

Add comment July 23rd, 2009

Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 17–19

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

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

  • Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge: Watch some of the best cycling action in the United States. Speeds will reach over 40 mph as riders compete within mere inches of each other. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, July 17

  • Robin Hood Festival: This event includes food, dancing, music, crafts, and contests on Friday and Saturday. Downtown Sherwood. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: Two rides today: The Southeast ride meets at 5:30 pm at Sunnyside Environmental School (SE 34th and Salmon) and leaves at 6:00 pm. The downtown ride meets at the playground in the North Park Blocks at 5:30 pm and departs at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact Joel (joelh [at] bta4bikes [dot] org).

  • Norman Sylvester Band (website) will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth), 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • 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.

  • Jean McGowan (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.

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

  • “Space Jam” will be showing at Pier Park (N. Lombard St & Bruce Ave) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “The Goonies” 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.

  • “Madagascar 2” will be showing at Memorial Park in Wilsonville at dusk. For more information, visit the event website (once you click on the link, look under “City Seasonal Events” and click on “Movies in the Park”).

  • “The Warriors: Jailbreak #1” Release Party: Erik Henriksen, Todd Herman, and Herb Apon will be signing copies of the new comic at Bridge City Comics (3725 N. Mississippi Ave) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 18

  • Woodstock Neighborhood Parade and Festival: This event includes a parade down Woodstock Boulevard, live music, food, and entertainment. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Robin Hood Festival: This event includes food, dancing, music, crafts, and contests on Friday and Saturday. Downtown Sherwood. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Troutdale Summerfest: This event includes a parade, live music, kids activities, and more. Glenn Otto Community Park, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, click here.

  • Gresham Art Walk: This family event includes art for sale by more than 90 artists, live music, and free children’s arts and crafts. Historic downtown Gresham (Main Avenue between First and Fifth Streets), 9:00 am to 5:00 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. Gabriel Park (SW 45th Ave and SW Nevada Ct, past the tennis courts), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Family Puppet Show Bike Ride: A family-paced ride with a puppet show as a reward. Bring the kids by trailer or bakfiets, on tag-a-longs, or on their own bikes. Helmets required. Meet at McKenna Park (N. Princeton and Westanna), 10:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Doctor Partz’s Puppet Laboratory: The Mudeye Puppet Company presents a puppet show and workshop with Doctor Partz, who makes dragons out of discs, princesses out of plastic and robots from recycled cardboard. Each participant will make a puppet. All materials provided. Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave), 3:00 pm to 4:15 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. 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.

  • Big Busk Music Festival: The idea is, for an entire afternoon, to saturate downtown with music. All kinds of music. Up and down Broadway, the transit mall, the park blocks to the esplanade. 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information and a map of locations, visit the event website.

  • The Blakes, The Mint Chicks, and Greenladies will perform at Mississippi Studios (3939 N. Mississippi) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Ben Medler Trio 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.

  • Quartette Barbette (website) will perform at Rose City Park (NE 62nd & Tillamook) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Rich Halley’s Outside Music Ensemble (website) will perform at Powell Butte Nature Park (SE 162nd & Powell, 1/2 mile hike uphill from parking lot) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • 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.

  • Lincoln Crockett (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 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

  • “Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D” will be showing at Dickinson Park (SW 55th Ave & Alfred Ct) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Hotel for Dogs” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit the event website (PDF file).

  • “Colony Collapse Disorder”: A Film Presentation and Discussion: Writer and director Joss Antonio Milian will show and discuss his film about the collapse of our ecosystem and the human reconnection to the environment. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • BRIDGES: An Art Show: Em Space Book Arts Center (407 SE Ivon St) will celebrate the opening of its exhibit of letterpress artwork by more than 20 artists. The center will also have refreshing summer drinks, tours of its 2,400 square foot studio, and a raffle. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, July 19

  • Free Admission at Portland Art Museum: It’s Family Sunday, and special activities will be held inside the museum and outside on the Park Blocks. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Sunday Parkways in NE Portland: A seven-mile route in NE Portland will be closed to cars, so that you can walk, bike, run, roll, and enjoy entertainment in the parks and along the route. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 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. Esther Short Park, Vancouver, 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • Soul Vaccination (website) will perform at Center Street Park (SW Denfield St & SW Mercer Terrace, Beaverton) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Jon Garcia and Celilo will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • Head for the Hills (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “A Mighty Wind” 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 Elsbeth Martindale will talk about her book “Things to Know before You Say ‘Go’” at Powell’s City of Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd), 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.

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Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 10–12

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

Have a great weekend!

Friday, July 10

  • 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.

  • Tony Furtado (website) will perform at Fernhill Park (NE 37th, north of Ainsworth) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Grant Richards 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Brent Alan (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.

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

  • Smoky & the Flames and Rock Residue will perform at Liberty Plaza in Oregon City starting at 5:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” will be showing at Pioneer Courthouse Square at dusk. Free popcorn provided by Cricket. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Kung Fu Panda” will be showing at Berkeley Park (SE 39th Ave & Bybee Blvd) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (3-D) 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.

  • “Hotel for Dogs” will be showing at Happy Valley Park at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Author Mary Guterson will talk about her book “Gone to the Dogs” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, July 11

  • Mississippi Ave Street Fair: The event includes live music, children’s activities, beer tasting, and more. All activities take place on Mississippi Avenue (between N. Fremont and N. Skidmore), 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. For more information and schedule of activities, visit the event website.

  • Pearl District Bastille Day Festival: The event features a waiter race, live music, theatre, French food, children’s activities, and more. Jamison Square Park (810 NW 11th Ave), noon to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Pix Patisserie Bastille Day Block Party: The event includes live music, waiter race, bartender throwdown, car show, Iron Chef competition, and more. Pix North (N. Failing St between N. Williams Ave and N. Vancouver Ave). For more information and schedule of activities, 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. Somerset West Park, Beaverton, 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • US Open Footbag (Hacky Sack) Championships: This annual event features freestyle routines by many top players from the US and Canada. The event also offers a daily Public Consecutive Kick Contest, freestyle clinics and other demonstrations. Nautilus World Headquarters (16400 SE Nautilus Drive, Vancouver), 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Set Sail! Families are invited to join Captain Curt, of Slightly Illusional, for a high seas adventure in creativity. The activities director has lined up amazing tricks, hilarious puppets, and tons of audience participation. Most suitable for grades K–5. Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave), 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Ten Toe Express Guided Walk: Take a free shuttle bus to the trailhead and enjoy a challenging loop through some of Forest Park’s most pristine areas. Meet at NW First & Davis, SmartPark Garage, 9:00 am. 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 “Stories about Stumps.” 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.

  • Dylan Tribute: James Faretheewell, Adam + Kris, Robert Richter and Drew Norman of Professor Gall will perform this tribute at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Cellist James Waldo will perform with pianist Janet Coleman at the Old Church (SW 11th and Clay) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Heather Keizur 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.

  • Sam Bam Boo will perform at Powell Butte Nature Park (SE 162nd & Powell, 1/2 mile hike uphill from parking lot) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • David Greco 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 7:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.

  • 8th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest: Try eight different McMenamins ales and talk to the brewers who brewed them. Enjoy live music from two bands. 11:00 am ’til close; music, brewers and balloon guy at 4:00 pm. All ages welcome (21 and over to sample ales). Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, 4045 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “School of Rock” will be showing at Lents Park (SE 92nd Ave & Holgate Blvd) at dark. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Space Jam” will be showing at St. Johns Community Center. Live music from 6:00 pm. The movie starts at dusk. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Madagascar 2” will be showing after sunset to Tualatin Commons. 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 (that Independent Publishing Resource Center) be your guide. Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St), 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Hmong Cooking: Join authors Sami Scripter and Sheng Yang in celebrating the publication of their book “Cooking from the Heart: the Hmong Kitchen in America.” The event will feature Hmong music and a food tasting. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Multnomah: 100 Years in Photos: Come view “Multnomah Centennial, 1908-2008,” and experience Multnomah during the past century. Multnomah Historical Association presents this DVD collection of photos and narrative; MHA members will be available for questions. Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Tom Dwyer and Randy White will discuss sustainable fueling and offer techniques for producing alcohol-based fuel at home. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 11:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, July 12

  • Art in the Plaza in Lake Oswego: Stroll through Millennium Plaza Park and enjoy original artwork by local artists. 200 First Street, Lake Oswego, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Star Trek in the Park: Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring the classic Star Trek episode “Amok Time” to life at the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St), 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • US Open Footbag (Hacky Sack) Championships: This annual event features freestyle routines by many top players from the US and Canada. The event also offers a daily Public Consecutive Kick Contest, freestyle clinics and other demonstrations. Nautilus World Headquarters (16400 SE Nautilus Drive, Vancouver), 11:00 am to 5:00 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. Pacific Park, Vancouver, 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Michael Jackson Tribute (Portland Makes Music): Local artists will pay tribute to the King of Pop, and talk briefly about their relationship to his music. Confirmed guests include Grey Anne, the Rainy States, Congratulations, Leonard Mynx, Michael Dean Damron, Alan Singley, the Soft Tags, Gabe Hascall, and Dirty Mittens. Backspace (115 NW 5th Ave), 9:00 pm. All ages. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Afincando (website) will perform at McCoy Park (N. Fiske, between Trenton & Fessenden) at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Harry Potter-themed band The Remus Lupins (website) will perform at Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave) at 12:15 pm and again at Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd) at 3:00 pm. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Americana Music: Enjoy multiple genres of Americana music, from Appalachian to bluegrass, from cowboy to the Kingston Trio, and many points in between, with local artists the Stumptown Stars. Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd), 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Celtic band Innisfree will perform in the gazebo at Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd) at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Pete Krebs and Casey Neill will perform at Doug Fir starting at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Westside Singers will perform at Tryon Creek State Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Pearl Django (website) will perform at Millennium Plaza Park (First & Evergreen Streets, Lake Oswego), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Soul Vaccination (website) will perform at 6:00 pm at Center Street Park (SW Denfield St & SW Mercer Terrace, Beaverton). For more information, visit the event website.

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

  • Kung Fu Film Series: “The Legend of Drunken Master” will be showing at Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave), 2:15 pm. Master Yu, Shaowen will talk about the history of Kung Fu in English, and lead a short discussion and Kung Fu demonstration after the showing. The film will be in Chinese with English subtitles. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “Boogie Nights” 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 Blake Nelson will talk about his book “Destroy All Cars” at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside), 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.

1 comment July 9th, 2009

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.

2 comments 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

Gresham Pictures in the Park: Friday evenings in August

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

5 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:

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

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