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Get Ready to Slip and Slurp: Willamette Week’s Ramen + Whisky Returns In January

Portland’s Five Funniest Comics Are Taking the Stage Tomorrow at Revolution Hall. You’ll Want to Be There.

When we tell you WW’s annual Funniest Five showcase is the best local comedy show of the year, we don’t expect you to believe us. We’re biased, of course. But here’s the thing: It really is. And you don’t have to take our word for it. After all, we didn’t pick the performers. The local comedy community did. And as we’ve found in the seven years we’ve conducted this poll, they have a pretty good read on comedic talent.

An Erotic Portland Events Calendar

In Portland, sexual exploration needn’t be a solitary affair.

What to Expect at This November’s My People’s Market

My People’s Market is back–and if you have yet to experience one of these events (there have been three since 2017), now is the time. This re-imagined marketplace is a gathering of Portland’s diverse and vibrant entrepreneurs, makers, artists, culinary wizards, and beverage crafters. Organized by Prosper Portland and Travel Portland, and sponsored by New Seasons Market, the biannual event is a one-stop shop of emerging local artisans from marginalized communities.

Portland Thorns’ Waterfront Run Relocated Due to Planned Aug. 17 Proud Boys Rally

Organizers of the Roses on the River 5K walk and run have decided to relocate the event across the river on Aug. 17 to avoid clashing with the right-wing group the Proud Boys and antifascist counter protesters.

A Night Out in Babetown

Wieden + Kennedy is bringing Babetown to life for First Thursday, a mini-metropolis that’s shiny with grime and caustic residents. There will be food, drinks, an art show with featuring local artists, and plenty of sin.

5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss Polo Noir This Year

Polo Noir 2019 is having its last match here in Portland on July 27. The last hurrah will have wine & food, over-the-top fashion, and music from Cold War Kids, Saint Motel, and OK Go—and of course, horses and sport.

A New Festival Celebrates the Vibrancy of Portland’s Sneaker Culture

Hanging out with Ian Williams, it’s easy to see why he is the ideal guy to helm a streetwear festival in Portland.

The Creators of NSFW Card Game Exploding Kittens Are Bringing a Gaming Convention to Portland—And It’s Weird As Hell

Burning Cat is the brainchild of Elan Lee and illustrator Matt Inman, the creators of Exploding Kittens, a strategic and decidedly NSFW card game described as a “kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette.” The event aims to mend all things wrong with current gaming conventions— namely the glorification of expenditure, lack of actual gameplay and the overall absence of fun.

Where to Party During Pride, Based on Your Drink of Choice

From La Croix to a fifth of tequila, Adderall and a fresh Juulpod.

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