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Seasons Eatings: Your Perfect Summer Dinner

Seasons Eatings: Your Perfect Summer Dinner

Campfire kabobs, tzatziki sauce and peach balsamic toast.

By WW StaffJuly 02, 2025 at 3:45 pm PDT

Portland World Naked Bike Ride Announces Grant Park as Starting Location

Portland World Naked Bike Ride Announces Grant Park as Starting Location

The ride returns after taking 2024 off to reorganize its leadership team.

By Rachel SaslowJuly 01, 2025 at 3:27 pm PDT

Collective Artist Market Iridescent Daydream Is a Manifestation of Queer Dreamers

Collective Artist Market Iridescent Daydream Is a Manifestation of Queer Dreamers

“We want to keep the space belonging to everyone in the collective as much as we can.”

By Nicole EckrichJuly 01, 2025 at 3:12 pm PDT

What to Do in Portland (July 2-8, 2025)

What to Do in Portland (July 2-8, 2025)

This year’s Waterfront Blues Festival is a two-day celebration on the Willamette.

By Shannon DaehnkeJuly 01, 2025 at 3:02 pm PDT

Multnomah County Formally Apologizes for Desecrating Lone Fir Cemetery’s Chinese American Graves

Multnomah County Formally Apologizes for Desecrating Lone Fir Cemetery’s Chinese American Graves

A million-dollar memorial to Block 14’s paved-over graves is expected to be completed by next year.

By Charlie BloomerJune 30, 2025 at 4:09 pm PDT

Suzanne Nance to Step Down as CEO of All Classical Radio

Suzanne Nance to Step Down as CEO of All Classical Radio

She’s moving to Ireland.

By Rachel SaslowJune 30, 2025 at 3:13 pm PDT

Executive Director and Co-Founder Meara McLaughlin Steps Down From MusicPortland and MusicOregon

Executive Director and Co-Founder Meara McLaughlin Steps Down From MusicPortland and MusicOregon

Nearly all funding and programs will be on hold as both nonprofit organizations restructure.

By Robin BaciorJune 30, 2025 at 12:00 am PDT

Willamette Week Presents: Sounds of Rose City

Willamette Week Presents: Sounds of Rose City

Our new monthly series highlighting Portland’s local music scene, hosted by Vinny White.

By Vinny White and WW StaffJune 27, 2025 at 5:06 pm PDT

Longtime Arts Education Nonprofit Pauses Programming

Longtime Arts Education Nonprofit Pauses Programming

Arts for Learning Northwest was founded in 1958. Its finances are in shambles.

By Rachel SaslowJune 26, 2025 at 3:55 pm PDT

Rediscover the City as a Parent

Rediscover the City as a Parent

Welcome to Kidlandia.

By Rachel SaslowJune 24, 2025 at 11:15 pm PDT

Where Portland Children Can Go to See and Be Seen This Summer

Where Portland Children Can Go to See and Be Seen This Summer

Your guide to the “It” grounds this season.

By Rachel SaslowJune 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Find the Soundtrack to Your New Normal as a Parent

Find the Soundtrack to Your New Normal as a Parent

Welcome to kindie rock.

By Rachel SaslowJune 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Rachel Wilkinson’s Mother Made Classes Combine Strength Training and Sisterhood

Rachel Wilkinson’s Mother Made Classes Combine Strength Training and Sisterhood

“I have a newfound sense of autonomy and purpose within this group.”

By Jamie CattanachJune 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Rose City Rollers’ Junior Roller Derby Summer Camp Is Where Kids (and Parents) Find Their People

Rose City Rollers’ Junior Roller Derby Summer Camp Is Where Kids (and Parents) Find Their People

Roll forth!

By Brianna WheelerJune 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Portland Center Stage Poised to Receive $1.5 Million in State Funds

Portland Center Stage Poised to Receive $1.5 Million in State Funds

The bill awaits final passage but would be huge for the struggling theater.

By Rachel SaslowJune 24, 2025 at 3:38 pm PDT

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