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Portland’s Best Endurance Cheerleaders

FoPo Run Club cheers until the last Portland Marathon racer passes.

By Rachel Saslow
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Portland’s Best Social Justice Choir

A Notion, A Scream lets anyone in who wants to sing—no audition required.

By Andrew Schwartz
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Portland’s Best Secret Poetry Club

House party meets poetry showcase at Bloomers Poetry Club.

By Kendall Porter
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Portland’s Best Workout for History Nerds

Bridge City Blades offers sparring with medieval weaponry.

By Claire Coffey
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Portland’s Best Faux Restaurant War

Eem and Hat Yai have been battling online for months.

By Rachel Saslow
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Portland’s Best Bike Ride for Petty People

“I Will Die on This Hill” is a group ride to the top of Rocky Butte.

By Rachel Saslow