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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.

6 comments July 16th, 2009

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: 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

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: Mar 20–22

In addition to the free events, here are two other deals:

• Click here to print out a coupon for a free breakfast and coffee at IKEA, good from March 20–22.
• Saturday is Family Day at the Oregon Historical Society. Two children will be admitted free of charge per one adult paid admission.

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

Have a great weekend!

Friday, March 20

• Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: There are three rides this month. All rides meet at 5:30 pm; rides start at 6:00 pm. For ride locations and more information on what makes this month’s events special, visit the event website

• Celtic Music: The Muses will perform at Tigard Public Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Mia Nicholson & Steve Christofferson 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 (website) 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.

• The Old Yellers (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.

• “Taking Root,” a film about Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai, will be showing at Harriet Tubman Leadership Academy Cafeteria (2231 N. Flint). Film is from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Panel question and answer from 8:00 pm–9:00 pm. More information can be found here.

• Author and crafter Susan Beal will talk about her book “Button It Up” and help folks make button hairclips (supplies provided) at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.

• Looking Glass Bookstore Anniversary Party: Looking Glass Bookstore is celebrating its second year in Sellwood with live music, refreshments and 10% off all purchases. 7983 SE 13th Ave, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, March 21

• Oregon Maritime Museum Grand Reopening: The celebration will take place from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Oregon Maritime Museum is located aboard the Sternwheeler Portland docked at Naito Parkway at Oak Street. For more information, click here or visit www.oregonmaritimemuseum.org.

• Pooches on the Green: Bring your dog to Beaverton’s City Park and enjoy entertainment, costume contest and parade, art projects for the kids, and more. 5th St at Hall Blvd (across from the Beaverton City Library), 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “24/7” Concerts: By mid-March, the United States will have been at war in Afghanistan and Iraq for seven years. To mark this important, if tragic, anniversary, over 150 of the Portland area’s best classical, contemporary and world musicians are uniting to make a giant musical gift to the city and beyond. “24/7” is a series of 24 dramatic concerts, each starting upon the hour, from 7:00 pm Saturday, March 21, and continuing through to 7:00 pm, Sunday, March 22, in the W+K Atrium (224 NW 13th Ave). For more information, visit the event website.

• Oregon Symphony Storytime: Enjoy music, hands-on crafts and fun for all ages. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to his or her instrument and orchestral music. North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth St), 11:00 am–12:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Family Walks With Metro Councilors: David Bragdon, Metro council president, will lead a multi-modal adventure which includes 3.9 miles of walking up Council Crest, a tram ride, a streetcar ride, and a MAX ride. MAX fare required ($2 for adults; $1.50 under 17; free under 7). Meet at the World Forestry Center steps (4033 SW Canyon Rd), 10:00 am. For more information, visit the event website or contact Carl Larson at larson @ bta4bikes.org or 503.226.0676 x16.

• Mt. Tabor Meander: This is a hike hosted by the Urban Adventure League. Meet at Seven Virtues Coffeehouse, SE Glisan at 60th Ave, at 11:00 am. The group will ascend Mt. Tabor using the lesser-known north slope and meander along the top to check out the action on the “back side.” 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.

• Community Wellness Open House: Organic Gardening Workshop & Seed Swap: The Australasian College of Health Sciences will host a seed swap, as well as workshops on seed starting and organic gardening. 11:00 am–3:00 pm. For more information, click here or visit www.achs.edu .

• Free Rolfing for Children: Children ages 0–10 are invited to experience a free 30-minute Rolfing session. People’s Food Co-op Community Room (SE 21st and Tibbets), 9:00 am–11:00 am. To reserve a spot, email portlandrolfer @ gmail.com. For more information, visit the event website.

• Mark Hanson will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 3:30 pm. All ages. 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.

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

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

• Floating Glass Balls (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.

• Tax Help: Trained tax preparers will volunteer their time and expertise to help you with your tax forms. Bring last year’s return and this year’s paperwork. This program is sponsored by AARP. Two locations: Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd), 10:00 am–2:00 pm; Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave), 12:00 pm–5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Marc Acito, noted humorist, author, singer and raconteur, will talk about his work. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 1:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, March 22

• Portland Art Museum Free Day: Visitors will be able to tour the galleries, play with paint, enjoy music and dance (including performances from Oregon Ballet Theatre), dress in period costumes, savor French pastries, and hear tales inspired by “La volupté du goût: French Painting in the Age of Madame de Pompadour.” For more information, visit the event website.

• World Water Day at Tryon Creek Park: Activities include a 4.5-mile Hydro Hike, kid-friendly water activities, and a talk led by a representative of the Portland Water Bureau. 11:00 am–3:00 pm. For more information and schedule of activities, visit the event website.

• World Water Day in Downtown Portland: Commissioner Amanda Fritz will kick off the World Water Day Celebration at 3:00 pm at the World Trade Center Plaza (121 SW Salmon St), with live music by Creme Tangerine and education-rich exhibits capturing the worldwide water crisis. For more information and schedule of activities, visit the event website.

• World Water Day in Vancouver: Activities include a 1.5-mile Walk for Water. The walk begins at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. 5th Street in Vancouver, and continues over the Land Bridge. At the museum, there will be a variety of water-related activities and exhibits on display. Noon to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• “24/7” Concerts: By mid-March, the United States will have been at war in Afghanistan and Iraq for seven years. To mark this important, if tragic, anniversary, over 150 of the Portland area’s best classical, contemporary and world musicians are uniting to make a giant musical gift to the city and beyond. “24/7” is a series of 24 dramatic concerts, each starting upon the hour, from 7:00 pm Saturday, March 21, and continuing through to 7:00 pm, Sunday, March 22, in the W+K Atrium (224 NW 13th Ave). For more information, visit the event website.

• Family Walks With Metro Councilors: Join District 6 Councilor, Robert Liberty, for a 3.2-mile walking tour of a seldom-explored corner of industrial Southeast Portland. Meet at Brooklyn Park (SE 10th Ave and SE Haig St) at 10:00 am. For more information, visit the event website or contact Carl Larson at larson @ bta4bikes.org or 503.226.0676 x16.

• Simple Healthy Cooking Saves Time and Money: Jean Johnson will present no-fuss recipes from her book, “Cooking Beyond Measure: How to Eat Well without Formal Recipes.” She will show how quickly and deliciously food comes together when we forget about measuring. Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St), 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

• Progression: Progression is what every other jam session isn’t. Original compositions, odd time signatures, free form improvisation, and no rules. Hosted by Ben Darwish. Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

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

• “El Crimen Perfecto” will be showing at Press Club at 8:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

• Author Robert Sullivan will talk about his book “The Thoreau You Don’t Know” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). 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 March 19th, 2009

2/27: vitaminwater Free Ski Day at Timberline

Lots of people are looking for information about vitaminwater’s free ski day at Timberline. Here it is:

On Friday, February 27, 2009, bring an empty bottle of vitaminwater to Timberline Lodge & Ski Area and hit the slopes for free. Offer is valid from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit www.skiwithvitaminwater.com for details, as well as a chance to win a three-day weekend at Timberline.

Photo by frozenchipmunk

Add comment February 23rd, 2009

Half-Off Tickets to Trail Blazers vs. Pacers Game

Tickets are available for up to 50% off to the Trail Blazers vs. Pacers game on March 4.

Click here and enter the promo code Trailblazers31 to get your tickets.

The offer is valid through Monday, February 23, or while supplies last.

Thanks to PDX Pipeline for the heads up!

Photo by cj&erson

Add comment February 18th, 2009

Oct 30: $10 Tickets on Sale for Arthur Live, Playhouse Disney, Harlem Globetrotters and More

On October 30, the Rose Quarter website will be selling $10 tickets for these shows:

• Arthur Live
• Celtic Thunder
• Playhouse Disney Live
• AVP Crocs Pro Beach Volleyball “Hot Winter Nights Tour”
• Harlem Globetrotters

The sale lasts from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on October 30. The $10 price does not include service charges.

To purchase tickets, go to the Rose Quarter promotions page and enter TREAT in the box labeled “Enter Presale or Promotion Code.” That should take you to a page where you can purchase tickets.  

Just out of curiosity, how popular are the Harlem Globetrotters today? I have this vague memory of them being on Scooby Doo in the ’80s.

Add comment October 30th, 2008

Mar 7: Donate Food, Ski Free

This Friday, March 7, Timberline and Mt. Hood Skibowl will give you a day lift ticket in exchange for four cans of food. The ticket is valid from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm that day only.

The donations will go to the Portland Police Sunshine Division, which provides temporary food relief to Portland-area residents.

Source: Willamette Week

1 comment March 6th, 2008