Skip to main contentThe idea behind these stories is not to create a perfectly curated aspirational home. It’s to make a space that works for you and also helps tell a story only you can tell. Whatever that story is, we hope you’ll find some inspiration here.
It’s no secret that Portland’s arts scene can feel unapproachable. If they want to survive, traditional art forms have to reshape their institutions so the public actually wants to come. This year, our annual Fall Arts Guide is devoted to this kind of accessibility.
We delight at the chance to craft a long list of—strictly nominal—awards for all that’s admirably novel and, ideally, strange and beautiful. Think of it as a yearbook for the city.
This year's annual guide offers an entire season worth of things to do in Oregon: the regions best waterslides, state park wonders, where to swim with newts, how and where to catch crayfish, outstanding frozen drinks and much more.
Our new Spring Nester magazine features profiles of five Portland-area makers who create beautiful things you can have in your home.
It does not seem like an overreaction to make the Portland Fire your entire personality.
Every year we introduce you to 10 new bands singing, shredding and shouting their way to community.
This annual magazine celebrates home as a form of self-expression—showcasing real spaces, ideas, and people that inspire readers to build environments rooted in their values, influences, and everyday lives.
Every spring and fall we feature new and exciting work in theatre, visual arts, performing arts, literature and more - encouraging readers to keep Portland’s artistic world alive.
We find the hidden gems in unsung Portland (and outer Portland) neighborhoods. Our goal is to go beyond the landmarks and show you what makes some of the lesser-known spots in the city worth living in.
Every year we bring you a fresh lot of new attractions, lesser-known hikes and camping spots, full itineraries for weekend getaways, stunning views, and outdoor activities all over Oregon.
Our roundup of some of the city's overlooked treasures. It’s a celebration of us, and of you, and of the best people, places, foods, goods and services that make Portland what it is.
How to spend the gloomy months - with ideas and tips for enjoying both the outdoors, and the coziest indoor spots in the state.
Every year we poll more than 100 comedians and show producers to identify the freshest local talent in comedy.
Regeneratively grown mushrooms, zero-waste shops, and other ways to make more earth-friendly choices.
This city has been through its fair share of bar trends, but we always manage to find our way back to the dives and champion their existence.
In 2024, to celebrate Willamette Week’s 50th anniversary, we decided to highlight 50 people, places, and things from the past 50 years that made Portland a better place—and ask how we can build on their legacy going forward.
Need a place to take the kids? Here’s a guide to 25 of the state’s best museums.
