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

Portland Center Stage Poised to Receive $1.5 Million of 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

The Chocolate Dipped Brunch Show Closes Juneteenth Spirit Week at Alberta Street Pub

The Chocolate Dipped Brunch Show Closes Juneteenth Spirit Week at Alberta Street Pub

Brunch host Kourtni Capree Duv lured some guests off the street with the sound of her singing voice.

By Andrew JankowskiJune 24, 2025 at 3:28 pm PDT

What to Do In Portland (June 25-July 1, 2025)

What to Do In Portland (June 25-July 1, 2025)

It’s Pickles szn.

By Shannon DaehnkeJune 24, 2025 at 2:49 pm PDT

Rose City Rituals: How Julia Corral Spends a Day in Portland

Rose City Rituals: How Julia Corral Spends a Day in Portland

The comedian leads Intro to Stand Up classes at Kickstand Comedy and its Friday night Comedy in the Park summer event series.

By Brianna WheelerJune 24, 2025 at 2:47 pm PDT

Oregon Health and Science University to Honor Senior Volunteers With Luncheon

Oregon Health and Science University to Honor Senior Volunteers With Luncheon

Residents of The Springs Livings’ Lake Oswego community regularly knit blankets and hats for newborn babies.

By Charlie BloomerJune 20, 2025 at 6:05 pm PDT

McMenamins Crystal Hotel to Honor its LGBTQ+ History with Ceremony, Drag Brunch

McMenamins Crystal Hotel to Honor its LGBTQ+ History with Ceremony, Drag Brunch

The downtown hotel was once called the Majestic Hotel and Club Baths.

By Rachel SaslowJune 19, 2025 at 2:37 pm PDT

What to Do In Portland (June 18-24, 2025)

What to Do In Portland (June 18-24, 2025)

PAM Cut’s upcoming Sunday’s $5 Fam Jam movie is “The Parent Trap.”

By Shannon DaehnkeJune 17, 2025 at 1:57 pm PDT

Five Questions for Alan Miller

Five Questions for Alan Miller

The co-owner of the Pickles and the Bangers never tires of dirty jokes.

By Rachel SaslowJune 17, 2025 at 1:55 pm PDT

An Early Look From the Stands at Portland’s New Pre-Professional Soccer Team, the Bangers

An Early Look From the Stands at Portland’s New Pre-Professional Soccer Team, the Bangers

Bangers Bangers Bangers!

By Rachel SaslowJune 17, 2025 at 1:54 pm PDT

Comedian Chris Grace Previews New Solo Show for Portland

Comedian Chris Grace Previews New Solo Show for Portland

Grace will test-run his new show concept “27 Hours” at Kickstand Comedy on June 20.

By Rachel SaslowJune 17, 2025 at 11:07 am PDT

JinJu Patisserie Wins James Beard Award for Outstanding Bakery

JinJu Patisserie Wins James Beard Award for Outstanding Bakery

Chef Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra in Amity won best chef in the Northwest region.

By Rachel SaslowJune 16, 2025 at 7:42 pm PDT

My-O-My Celebrates Summer in Sumner, Tiki Style

My-O-My Celebrates Summer in Sumner, Tiki Style

The bar’s Oh My! Summer Bash is on the occasion of its one-year anniversary of new ownership.

By Rachel SaslowJune 13, 2025 at 6:55 pm PDT

We Play for Portland Coalition Sees City Sports and Arts Leaders Team Up

We Play for Portland Coalition Sees City Sports and Arts Leaders Team Up

WPFP members believe their upcoming construction projects hold the keys to revitalizing Portland.

By Andrew JankowskiJune 12, 2025 at 5:37 pm PDT

Your Guide to How and Where to Camp (or Glamp) This Summer

Your Guide to How and Where to Camp (or Glamp) This Summer

Your outdoor adventure awaits.

By Robin BaciorJune 10, 2025 at 11:15 pm PDT

101-Year-Old Camp Namanu in Sandy Barely Made It to This Summer 

101-Year-Old Camp Namanu in Sandy Barely Made It to This Summer 

“It was touch and go for everyone’s jobs. We didn’t know if we would be around at all.”

By Rachel SaslowJune 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

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