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Wow, can you believe it’s the first weekend of April? On Sunday, admission to OMSI is just $2.
Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, April 3
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Free Admission All Day at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. For more information, visit the event website.
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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.
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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.
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First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Camas: This month’s theme is “Who will pick the golden egg?” Every merchant you visit will provide you with an opportunity to pick the golden egg. 5:00 pm–8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Downtown Troutdale First Friday Art Walk: On the first Friday of each month, Historic Downtown Troutdale businesses host dozens of local artists exhibiting their works of art. 5:00 pm–9:00 pm. For more information, contact the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce at 503.669.7473 or visit their website.
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Staver Locomotive: At this family-friendly event, watch miniature trains run their course in a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and enjoy hot popcorn. Kids can draw their favorite train in the Children’s Craft Area. Dress warm. Staver Locomotive (2537 NW 29th Ave), 6:00 pm–8:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Gordon Lee (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.
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Chickweed (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
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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.
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Author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson will talk about his book “The Face on Your Plate” at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.
Saturday, April 4
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Trillium Festival: The event includes a native plant sale, guided nature hikes, children’s crafts and activities, local vendors, live music performances and more. Tryon Creek State Park, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Pearl District Bunny Hop: Bring your basket and follow the bunny trail to participating stores in the Pearl District. Participate in craft activities, gather goodies, and enjoy sweet treats. This is fun for children of all ages. 10:00 am–6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Art Materials Swap: Bring art materials that have been collecting dust around the house and trade them for some new inspiration. Paints, (clean) fabrics, yarn, beads, buttons, pens, pencils and paper are welcome. 12:00 pm–4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Art Opening: Q Center and Focus on Youth Photography present a new collaborative art exhibit entitled “Through Their Eyes.” All youth displaying works identify as either gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Q Center (4115 N. Mississippi Ave), 4:00 pm–6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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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.
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Concert for Toddlers: Hear local songwriter Matt Clark play songs for toddlers from his debut album, “Funny Little Fella.” Mississippi Pizza Pub (3552 N. Mississippi Ave), 4:00 pm–5:00 pm. Visit www.mattclarkmusic.com to hear samples.
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Green River Ordinance (website) will perform at Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside) at 5:00 pm. All ages. For more information, visit the event website.
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Dan Balmer (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.
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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.
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Will West (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
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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.
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“Start Your Creative Business” Workshop: Let the Independent Publishing Resource Center show you the basic ins and outs of starting your own creative business. Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave), 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Crochet-a-thon: Museum of Contemporary Craft exhibiting artist Mandy Greer will show participants how to crochet, then she’ll make a sculpture out of the raw materials created. Bring yarn and fabric, new or reused, in all shades of blue, from very light to dark (but no navy, please!). The Lab at Museum of Contemporary Craft (724 NW Davis St), 4:00 pm–6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Beats for Peace ‘Zine Release Party: Presented by United Voices/Beats for Peace and featuring live music by Thavius Beck, Cancer the Kid, Spamtron, DJ Grimmrock and The GummykubKrew, this is a free, all-ages event celebrating the release of the United Voices ‘zine. Donations accepted. AudioCinema (226 SE Madison), 5:00 pm–8:00 pm. For more information, contact Mireaya at 503.230.9427 or mmedina @ afsc.org.
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Author and PBS NewsHour anchor Jim Lehrer will talk about his book “Oh, Johnny” at 2:00 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the event website.
Sunday, April 5
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Trillium Festival: The event includes a native plant sale, guided nature hikes, children’s crafts and activities, local vendors, live music performances and more. Tryon Creek State Park, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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The Joy of Censorship: MAD Senior Editor Joe Raiola takes an illuminating, satiric and at times disturbing look at America’s most hotly debated First Amendment issues. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 12:30 pm–1:45 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Portland Cello Project (website) will perform at Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave) at 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
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Nurses and Inside Voices will perform at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.
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Mary Flower (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
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“The Man Who Wasn’t There” will be showing at Press Club at 8:00 pm. All ages. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
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“Singin’ in the Rain” 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.
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Poets Kathryn Cowles and Ely Shipley will talk about their respective work at 4:00 pm at Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd). 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.
April 2nd, 2009
For four years, women have enjoyed PDXSwap’s frequent and well-organized clothing swaps. Now it’s the guys’ turn!
The first men’s clothing swap will be on Friday, February 20, at People’s Food Co-op. The swap will be for men who are size L or XL, about 5’8″ to 6’2″ and 150 lbs to 220 lbs. Women who want to swap for the men in their lives are also welcome. Start time will be 8:30 pm.
To RSVP or for more information, send an email to manswap at pdxswap dot com. Space is limited. If you’re unable to get into this swap, ask to be put on the email list to receive information on future swaps.
To find out more about PDXSwap and all of the swaps they host, visit PDXSwap.com.
February 16th, 2009
Here’s an incentive to clean out your closets this weekend. PDXSwap will be hosting a swap for women’s medium-size clothing on Monday, January 12, in Tigard.
Details provided by PDXSwap:
WHAT: Women’s clothing swap for sizes 6–12.
WHEN: Monday, January 12, at 7:00 pm. Please plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes early.
WHERE: Tigard Senior Center, 8815 SW O’Mara Street, Tigard, OR 97223 (map). This is located on the #76 bus line, 1/2 block off SW Hall, on O’Mara. Handicap accessible. Please note that the building is under construction, so you will need to park in the upper lot. The swap will be held on the lower level; there is an elevator as well as stairs.
TIPS TO MAKE SWAPS RUN SMOOTHLY a.k.a. if this is your first swap, here’s how it works…
- Scour your closets, drawers, and storage for clean clothes in good condition that you no longer wear, accessories, shoes, belts—basically any wearables (also jr. equivalents). Wash them up and bring them along to add to the swap.
- Wear spandex/yoga/bike clothes or a swimsuit under your regular clothes so you don’t have to get naked to try things on (children may be present, and occasionally a janitor has come through near the end of a swap).
- There will be two mirrors. If you can bring a mirror, please do.
- Bring a bag(s) to carry your treasures home in.
- Plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes before 7:00 pm.
- At 7:00 pm, we dump all our bags of clothes into rows on the floor (we have an accessories pile in a separate place so no one is hit by an errant shoe or purse). You take what interests you and put it in a pile behind you (or on your chair—that’s your “base” at the swap). When your pile gets rather large, you try on the clothes in your pile, throw back what you don’t want, and put what you do want in the bag(s) that you brought.
- There is no limit to the amount you bring or the amount you take home with you. We ask that you be courteous and generous with each other. If you can use it—take it! In fact, if you’re a quilter, felter, or other fabric artist and see something (especially something that is damaged or outdated) that you could incorporate into a cloth project, feel free to take it at the end of the swap when we’re bagging things up.
- Depending on how many people show up, the exchange can last from 30–50 minutes.
- Leftover clothes will be donated to organization(s) that will pass the clothes along for free.
Last year, KOIN News did a story on a PDXSwap event. Although the venue is different, it will give you an idea of what to expect:
For more information, contact PDXSwap.
January 7th, 2009
Usquared, a neighborhood business resource center and small business incubator in SE Portland, is hosting an event that will give businesspeople an opportunity to network with each other, swap clothes, and support a local charity all in the same night.
The event is on November 13 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring adult-sized, gently used clothing, accessories, outerwear, etc., to exchange with others. Clean items only.
Both men and women are welcome.
This is also a networking event for businesspeople, so bring business cards, brochures or samples of your work to share with others.
Lastly, Usquared will be collecting donations of winter outerwear and non-perishable food for the Adsideo Shelter. Leftover clothing from the swap will also be donated to Adsideo or another local collection site to benefit others for the holidays.
For more information, contact Zoe Johnson at 503.719.5444.
Usquared
1562 SE Tacoma
Portland, OR 97202
November 12th, 2008
On Saturday, November 8, the Central Library is hosting the Keep Portland Weird Festival. It’s free, and there’s lots going on including circus lessons, live music, ukulele lessons, and a chance to talk to representatives from a variety of “weird” organizations that make Portland such an interesting place to live.
In addition, there will be two clothing swaps: one for women’s clothes and another for kids’ and maternity clothes. Both are organized by PDXSwap.
For those who don’t know, a clothing swap is an event where you bring clean, wearable clothes that you don’t need anymore and trade them for clothes that other participants bring. It’s a great excuse to clean out your closet and a great way to restock your closet for free.
Here are the details:
WHO: The women’s clothing swap is for all sizes. Likewise, the kids’ clothing swap is for all children’s sizes, from newborn to teen. If you’re pregnant, you’re welcome to take some baby clothes even if you don’t have any kids’ clothes to swap yet.
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2008. The kids’ and maternity clothes swap will run from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The women’s clothing swap will run from noon to 4:00 pm.
WHERE: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Avenue (at SW Yamhill Street), Portland, OR 97205 (map). The kids’ and maternity clothing swap will be in the Children’s Library Story Theater on the first floor. The women’s swap will take place in the Sterling Writers Room on the second floor.
WHAT TO BRING: Clean clothes in good condition with no rips, tears, visible stains, etc. As mentioned above, all sizes are welcome. There are no minimum requirements for how many items you have to bring or how many you can take, but please be courteous and generous. Don’t forget to bring a bag to carry home your treasures.
- For the kids’ clothing swap, you can also bring lightly used children’s accessories like socks, shoes, boots, hats, scarves, mittens or sunglasses. No toys, please.
- The women’s swap is clothes only, no accessories.
LOGISTICS: These are drop-in swaps, which means you can bring your clothing and swap at any time, as long as the swap is still open. If you like, you can do a little swapping, then check out the other events at Keep Portland Weird, then come back to swap some more.
The clothes will be separated by size. When you arrive, place your clothes in the appropriate piles.
NOTE: The kids’ swap area is child-proofed, but space is very limited. Please leave strollers at home, carry babies in a sling, and bring someone to supervise little ones in the Children’s Library while you swap.
For more information, visit the festival website or PDXSwap.com.
November 6th, 2008
KOIN News did a story on a recent women’s clothing swap organized by PDXSwap. A total of 75 women attended, which is massive, but it looks like everything went smoothly. If you’ve been wondering what one of these swaps is like, take a look:
June 21st, 2008
Heads up, gals! PDXSwap is organizing several women’s clothing swaps in June, including swaps for specific sizes (small, medium or large) and a swap for all sizes.
If you’ve never attended a PDXSwap event, I recommend reading this article. In it, Oregonian staffer Laura Oppenheimer writes about the all-sizes swap that took place last month. At the end of this post, I’ve also included PDXSwap’s instructions for newbies.
Here are the what, where and when of the swaps happening in June. Some swaps require an RSVP.
Women’s/Teens’ Clothing Sizes 0–5
Friday, June 20
7:00 pm (Please plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes early)
People’s Food Co-op, 3029 SE 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
RSVP to Rae at small@pdxswap.com. Spaces are limited. Also, ask to be added to the mailing list.
Women’s/Teens’ Clothing Sizes 6–12
Monday, June 9
7:00 pm (Please plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes early)
Tigard Senior Center, 8815 SW O’Mara Street, Tigard, OR 97223
Contact Cindy at simple_and_enough@yahoo.com for more information or to be added to the mailing list.
Women’s/Teens’ Clothing Sizes 6–12 (yes, another one)
Thursday, June 12
7:00 pm (Please plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes early)
Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst (in the Narthex), 935 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
No RSVP needed. Contact Barb at medium@pdxswap.com for more information or to be added to the mailing list.
Women’s/Teens’ Clothing Sizes 12–18
Thursday, June 26
7:00 pm (Please plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes early)
Tigard Senior Center, 8815 SW O’Mara Street, Tigard, OR 97223
Contact Cindy at simple_and_enough@yahoo.com for more information or to be added to the mailing list.
Women’s All-Sizes Clothing Swap
Friday, June 13
7:00 pm (Please plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes early)
Pilates with Fe, 702 Main Street, Oregon City, OR 97045
* Due to the exercise equipment on-site, children are unfortunately not allowed at this swap. Also, you will be asked to remove your shoes at the door when you enter to keep Fe’s Studio tidy.
RSVP to Rae at allsizes@pdxswap.com. Please include your size in your RSVP. Spaces are limited. Also, ask to be added to the mailing list.
The following has been provided by PDXSwap:
TIPS TO MAKE SWAPS RUN SMOOTHLY (aka if this is your first swap, here’s how it works…)
If you’ve never been to a clothing swap, here are some tips:
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Scour your closets, drawers, and storage for clothes in good condition that you no longer wear, accessories, shoes, belts—basically any wearables (also junior equivalents). Wash them up and bring them along to add to the swap.
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Wear spandex/yoga/bike clothes or a swimsuit under your regular clothes so you don’t have to get naked to try things on (children may be present, and occasionally a janitor has come through near the end of a swap).
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Bring along a bag(s) to carry your treasures home in.
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At 7 pm we dump all our bags of clothes into rows on the floor (we have an accessories pile in a separate place so no one is hit by an errant shoe or purse). You take what interests you and put it in a pile behind you (or on your folding chair seat—that’s your ‘base’ at the medium swap). When your pile gets rather large, you try on the clothes in your pile, throw back what you don’t want, and put what you do want in the bag(s) that you brought.
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Leftover clothes will be donated to organization(s) that will pass the clothes along for free.
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There is no limit to the amount you bring or the amount you take home with you. We ask that you be courteous and generous with each other. If you can use it—take it! In fact, if you’re a quilter, felter, or other fabric artist, after the other women have chosen what they can use, if you see something (especially something that is damaged or outdated) that you could incorporate into a cloth project, feel free to take it at the end of the swap when we’re bagging things up.
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Depending on how many people show up, the exchange can last from 30–50 minutes, so it’s short and sweet.
June 7th, 2008
On May 17, PDXSwap and Milagro’s Boutique are hosting a swap for children’s and maternity clothes. This is a great way to clear out your kids’ outgrown clothes and trade them for things they can use. Moms-to-be are also invited even if you have nothing to trade yet. Items that don’t find new owners will be donated to a local charity. The event is free. Here are the details:
When: Saturday, May 17
There will be three swaps based on size. Each swap will last about 30 minutes. Arrive early.
11:00 am: size 0 through size 24 months and maternity clothing
11:30 am: sizes 2T to 6
12:00 pm: sizes 7 to 14+
Where: Milagro’s Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Avenue, Portland, 97211
Bring: Maternity/kids’ clothes in good condition with no rips, stains, etc. You may also bring other kid-related items such as shoes, accessories, baby bottles, books, CDs, DVDs/videos and small toys. To help the event run smoothly, PDXSwap asks that you sort the clothes by size before arriving. According to organizer Jennifer, there’s no requirement on the number of items you need to bring or the amount you can take; the only requirement is that you be respectful and have fun.
If you’d like to donate items but can’t make it to the swap, contact the email address below, and PDXSwap will arrange for a pick-up.
Contact: pdxkidswap@gmail.com
Visit ReadySetMom for more information.
May 15th, 2008
We’ve got a diverse selection of things going on this weekend (can you believe it’s May already?!): Cinco de Mayo festival at Waterfront Park, free admission to the Portland Children’s Museum, several art openings. And that’s just Friday.
Admission is free for all events below. Have a good one!
Friday, May 2
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park: On Friday, you can get in for free before 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the festival website.
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First Friday Events: Live music, food and art from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Multnomah Village and in Downtown Camas.
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Free Admission Night at Portland Children’s Museum: It’s the first Friday of the month, which means admission to the Portland Children’s Museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Portland Children’s Museum website.
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Tigard Reads 2008 Kickoff Party: Tigard Library has chosen the novel The Last Chinese Chef for its community-wide reading project. Pick up a free copy of the book, listen to traditional Chinese music by the Portland Classical Chinese Trio, and enjoy Chinese food samples. Tigard Library, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Visit the Tigard Library website for more information.
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A Tribute to Tom Waits: Adrian H. & The Wounds, Amoree Lovell, Babydollars, Garett Brennan, and Trevino Brings Plenty will perform a Tom Waits tribute at Mississippi Studios at 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Mississippi Studios website.
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Brady Goss (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21 and over. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
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Sweet City Slang (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
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Debra Arlyn (website) will perform at Borders in Vancouver at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the Borders website.
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Paul Barkett will perform at Borders in Beaverton at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the Borders website.
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Author Jeff Stone will talk about his book Eagle: The Five Ancestors #5 at 7:00 pm at Powell’s Books, Cedar Hills Crossing. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
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Author Clotilde Dusoulier will talk about her book Clotilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
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Artist Reception for Tom Keating: Press Club is hosting this event with music provided by DJs Dave Allen and Ratanski. 7:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
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“18 & Younger” Art Show Opening: The 100th Monkey Studio will host an evening of live musical performances and poetry readings to celebrate the opening of the “18 & Younger” art show featuring the work of artists 18 years of age or younger. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the 100th Monkey Studio website.
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Art Opening for Jesse Reno: Destroy Store is hosting an art opening celebration for Jesse Reno. The artist will do some painting, DJ BigTop will provide music, and Widmer Brewery will supply free beer. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Visit the Destroy Store website for more information.
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Read about more art openings at PORT.
Saturday, May 3
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Spring Useful Goods Exchange, hosted by Sunnyside Swap Shop Co-op, is happening at Sunnyside Environmental School from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, click here.
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Concordia Spring Wellness Fair: At this outdoor, family-friendly event sponsored by the Concordia Neighborhood Association, you’ll get the opportunity to take a Tai Chi class, get a massage, learn about nutrition and fitness, and more. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at NE 30th and Killingsworth. For more information, visit the Concordia Neighborhood Association website.
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Portland Sacred Harp All Day Singing Event: Experience and take part in Sacred Harp singing, a form of a cappella singing that dates back over 200 years. No experience necessary. Milwaukie Community Club, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Visit the Portland Sacred Harp website for more information.
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Wanda Jackson and the Marshall Scott Warner Band will perform at Music Millennium at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the Music Millennium website. Find Wanda’s website here and Marshall’s here.
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Carley Baer and Celia Grace will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21 and older. Visit the Edgefield website for more information. Find Carley online here, and Celia here.
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2 Licks 2 Many (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
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Sean Thomas will perform at Borders in Tigard at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the Borders website.
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Paul Barkett will perform at Borders in Gresham at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the Borders website.
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The Bittersweet Trio (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
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Author Alice Feiring will talk about her book The Battle for Wine and Love, or How I Saved the World from Parkerization at 2:00 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
Sunday, May 4
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Portland Opera Preview of Aida: Enjoy musical selections from Aida as well as a lecture covering historical background and composer information. Central Library, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm. For more information, visit the Multnomah County Library website.
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Independent Musician Seminar: On the first Sunday of every month, the White Eagle hosts a free Independent Musician Seminar (Q&A), prior to that night’s Open Mic. Speakers will discuss and answer questions on a range of topics including recording, marketing, and more. 5:00 pm, ages 21 and over. For more information, visit the White Eagle website.
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Poets Sean Hill, Elizabeth Bradfield and Jasmine Dreame Wagner will read from their respective new collections at 4:00 pm at Powell’s Books on Hawthorne. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
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Author Willy Vlautin will talk about his book Northline at 7:30 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.
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The movie Murder on the Orient Express will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St., 503.233.5656.
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Alfred Hitchcock classic Rear Window will be playing at St. Johns Library at 2:00 pm. Visit the Multnomah County Library website for more information.
If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, feel free to contact me.
May 2nd, 2008
We’ve got three swaps happening this weekend. Two of the swaps focus on craft and art supplies. Conveniently, one swap is on Saturday and the other is on Sunday, so you can go to one or both. Also on Saturday is the mother of swaps—the Spring Stuff Swap. Admission is free for all events.
If you don’t know what a swap is, it’s an opportunity to clean out your house of items you don’t want and trade them for stuff that others have brought. The main thing is to be courteous, generous and, most of all, to have fun!
Without further ado…
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Art Materials Swap at the 100th Monkey Studio
Saturday, April 19
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
The 100th Monkey Studio
110 SE 16th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97267
503.232.3457
www.the100thmonkeystudio.com
FREE admission!
This is an opportunity to swap usable art or craft materials such as paints, (clean) fabrics, yarn, beads, buttons, pens, pencils and paper. Keep “alternative” materials at home; no paper towel tubes, for example.
Leftover materials will be donated to three non-profit agencies.
For more information, visit the 100th Monkey Studio website.
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Craft Supplies Swap at Union Rose
Sunday, April 20
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Union Rose
2023 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97212
503.287.4242
www.unionrosepdx.com
FREE admission!
This is a swap for craft supplies such as yarn, fabric, notions, beads, paper and needlework materials. No finished projects, please.
Leftovers will go to SCRAP.
For more information, visit the Union Rose website.
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Spring Stuff Swap organized by PDXSwap
Saturday, April 19
2:00 pm
www.pdxswap.com
Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst (in the gym)
935 NE 33rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97232
FREE admission! RSVP required:
If you’d like to attend, please send an email to urbanfarmerpdx1@yahoo.com with the word YES and the number in your party in the subject box so they can get an approximate head count.
Guidelines and what to expect:
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This is a swap for anything that’s clean, in good working order, and small enough to fit in the back seat of a car or in a trunk (examples of acceptable items are at the end of this post). Since the gym is carpeted, it’s important that all items are clean so as not to stain the carpet.
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Bring bags/boxes to put your newfound treasures in, and paper to wrap up breakables.
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The gym is not heated, so dress appropriately.
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Arrive between 1:40 pm and 1:50 pm and bring your stuff into the gym. You’ll arrange your things on the gym floor by category (books, clothes, etc.).
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At 2:00 pm, everyone will have 10 minutes or so to pick out 10 items. After that, the organizers will give the go-ahead for open foraging. The big rule is “Be Generous And Courteous.”
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For everyone’s safety, please leave little children at home. Everything will be on the floor—power tools, breakables, food items, etc. Kind, fun-loving men, women, and teens are welcome. Feel free to “shop” for yourself and others, too.
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If your organization can use the final leftovers, please let the organizer know in your RSVP (and be prepared to haul things away on Saturday after the swap—probably around 3:30 or so).
PDXSwap has provided a few funny examples of what (and what not) to bring:
Items to bring as is:
New beanie baby with tags still on, Barbie doll still in box with all clothes on. Clean trike, super balls still in packaging. Brand new soaps, candles, lotions. Fancy food items in original packaging, kids games still in wrapped box. New CDs. Brand new electronics and household items. New clothes. Any new items you want out of your house. New CLEAN tools. Your fun-loving curiosity and treasure-seeking skills.
Items to bring after you provide cleaning/care:
Machine wash and dry used beanie baby, surface wash naked Barbie doll and comb her hair if needed—wash any clothes you want to donate also. Wash outdoor sporting equipment. Put clean loose super balls or other small items in a Ziploc bag. Boxes of soaps & candles from which you used up only one and still have the rest of the box, lotions you tried once and decided you didn’t like, antiques that are in good shape and have been dusted/surface washed, games that are used but the box still is in good shape and all the pieces and instructions are there. Clean matching cups/saucers, scrubbed clean flower pots. Washed clothing, bedding, dishes, etc.
Don’t bring these:
Ripped beanie baby with an eye missing. Naked Barbie doll with a crewcut and permanent ink mustache. Tennis racket with strings missing, balls the dog chewed up. A used bar of soap or a half used candle. Lotions you used most of and have dried lotion chunks stuck to the nozzle. Stuff that is broken or any other “project” your husband/boyfriend says is easy to fix (but never gets around to fixing). Remains from yesterday’s happy meal. Puzzles and games in scuffed boxes with missing pieces. Electronics or video games that don’t work. Large things that take 2 people to lift or won’t fit into the back seat or trunk of a car (exception would be skinny items like a bike or skis—but these must be clean and in good shape). Don’t bring anything that stinks!
April 16th, 2008
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