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What to Do in Portland (April 8–14, 2026)
See Pauly Shore, ride the Ladds 500 or check out the Oregon Muslims’ Lit Fest this week in Portland.
Lettie Jane Rennekamp Thinks in Shapes and Layers
Rennekamp worked on her first mural in college—now she paints residential and commercial murals as part of a well-rounded visual arts practice.
What to Do in Portland (April 1–7, 2026)
Check out the Oregon Beer Awards, get your freak on at KinkFest, or enjoy a trillium festival this week in Portland.
‘Junkyard Princess’ Chronicles a Wrecking-Yard Adolescence
In Robyn Wilson Saunders’ telling, the junkyard becomes a trove of stories to be uncovered.
What to Do in Portland (March 25–31, 2026)
Experience little collages, big feelings or an anime rave this week in Portland.
P:ear Installation Celebrates the Legacy of Henry Sakamoto
The floral popup event paid tribute to the the man behind Portland’s Akebono cherry grove.
A Precocious Baby Narrates Kevin Sampsell’s New Novel
The concept behind “Baby in the Night” may feel surreal to the edge of absurdity, but it unfurls with surprising ease.
What to Do in Portland (March 18-24, 2026)
Learn about your brain, take in a queer wrestling show or find a new volunteer gig this week in Portland.
The Black Anime Art Show at Industry One Takes a Look Back at Y2K-Era Cartoon Time
While video plays a significant role in the activation, Black Anime is equally defined by visual works.
Rainbow Review: Mikki Gillette’s “Riot Queens” Zooms in on a Pre-Stonewall Queer Revolt
Using the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria riot as a backdrop, Gillette’s new play finds a human drama at the heart of a lesser-known chapter in queer history.