The Best Cheap And Free Deals In Town

By BEN WATERHOUSE

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AW, SHUCKS: EaT: An Oyster Bar, no matter what you might guess from the awkward name, is a very nice Southern joint on North Williams Avenue. And it just got nicer with the addition of "Special Oyster Tuesdays," when EaT will sell you all the oysters you can slurp for a buck apiece. Wash 'em down with $5 cocktails. 3808 N Williams Ave., 281-1222, eatoysterbar.com. Lunch and dinner nightly.

DIFF'RENT ENGINE STROKES: 503 Motoring, a vehicle customizing and detailing shop in Beaverton, is throwing a big block party this Saturday, with a show of exotic, custom and classic cars. And, just in case checking out fancy rides doesn't turn your crank, Koi Fusion, Burgerville and Voodoo Doughnut will be there. 5703 SW Arctic Drive, Beaverton, 469-9821, 503motoring.com. Noon-4 pm Saturday, Aug. 22. Free.

WOODY LIKES THREESOMES: The World Affairs Council of Oregon screens Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona, a film not nearly so salacious as its premise (Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson both get it on with Javier Bardem), in the Washington Park Amphitheater. Before the movie, La Guardia Civil, the party ensemble of local Spanish band Al-Andalus, will perform tangos, rumbas and pasodobles. Washington Park, head of Southwest Park Place, worldoregon.org. Music at 6:30 pm, movie at 8 pm Friday, Aug. 21. Free.

THE MESSAGE: Cool Nutz and Runaway Productions host Meeting of the Minds, a panel discussion on the past, present and future of Northwest hip-hop. Hosted by Cool Nutz. Performances by Exquisite Rap Duo, Serge Severe, Mikey Vegaz and DJ Fatboy will break up the evening. Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430, ashstreetsaloon.com. 8 pm Wednesday, Aug. 19. Free. 21+.

GIRL-DRINK DRUNK: Fifths of Absolut's flavored vodkas (Vanilla, Mandrin, Kurant, Citron, Peppar, etc.) are discounted by $4, to $19.95, through the end of the month at all Oregon liquor stores. And for those of you looking to drink something a tad more respectable than a peachtini, handles of Jim Beam black label are down $7.50, to $37.95. Find a store near you at oregonliquorsearch.com.

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