Portland Weekend Amusements (October 26-28, 2012)
Ongoing Walktober PDX 2012 Walktober PDX 2012 runs from Saturday, October 6 through Halloween (the greatest walking holiday of the year). Inspired by Pedalpalooza, three weeks of bikey fun in Portland...
View ArticleCoffee Fair (November 3-4, 2012)
The 2012 Coffee Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, 2012 at the World Forestry Center (4033 SW Canyon Road). Fuel your caffeine addiction with Coffee Fair, a special event dedicated...
View ArticlePortland Weekend Amusements (November 2-4, 2012)
Sausage, food carts, coffee, and the first holiday bazaar of the season! Friday The Row Grand Opening The Row, Portland’s newest food cart pod, is taking shape quickly this week with Big-Ass...
View ArticleBelgianFest 2012 (10-November-2012)
The 3rd annual BelgianFest takes place this Saturday, November 10 from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway). Nobody loves Belgian beer as much as the Bailey’s crew, which is why...
View ArticleHoliday Ale Festival 2012
The 17th annual Portland Holiday Ale Festival takes place Wednesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Over the years this has come to be one of my favorite...
View ArticleScanFair 2012
Celebrate the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas at the 28th annual Portland ScanFair, presented by the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, this Saturday and Sunday,...
View ArticlePortland Weekend Amusements (June 8-9, 2013)
This seems as good a time as any to re-start the ol’ blog – two of my favorite annual events take place this weekend! Saturday-Sunday Portland Fruit Beer Festival The PFBF is one of my favorite beer...
View ArticlePortland Weekend Amusements (June 14-16, 2013)
Welcome, once again, to your weekend itinerary. I can’t think of any better way to spend a weekend than with books, pride, and a good old fashioned pagan festival (with beer garden!). Friday-Saturday...
View ArticlePortland Weekend Amusements (June 21-23, 2013)
The longest days of the year are upon us, as are the summer festivals dedicated to drinking and leisuring in the sun, when it makes an appearance. Friday-Saturday Cider Summit PDX The 2013 takes place...
View ArticlePortland Weekend Amusements (June 28-30, 2013)
The first really warm weekend of the year is upon us, so of course: beer. Portland’s summer seems to have begun a bit early this year – the 4th of July isn’t until next week! Friday Back Row Picture...
View ArticlePortland 4th of July Weekend Amusements (2013)
Have a great 4th of July – don’t drown and don’t burn anything down! Thursday Portland Area 4th of July Fireworks You’ll find fireworks galore in the Portland area on Thursday, July 4th 2013. All of...
View ArticleNoir City: Portland’s Vintage 35mm Film Noir Festival (September 20-22, 2013)
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Boulevard) presents Noir City Portland, this weekend Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, 2013. [T]he full lineup of titles boasts the Film Noir...
View ArticleHoliday Cheer: A Celebration of Oregon Authors (7 December 2014)
The 47th Annual Holiday Cheer: A Celebration of Oregon Authors takes place Sunday, December 7, 2014 from noon until 4 PM at the Oregon Historical Society (1200 SW Park). This celebration of Oregon...
View ArticleHoliday Ale Festival 2012
The 17th annual Portland Holiday Ale Festival takes place Wednesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Over the years this has come to be one of my favorite...
View ArticleScanFair 2012
Celebrate the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas at the 28th annual Portland ScanFair, presented by the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, this Saturday and Sunday,...
View ArticleBelgianFest 2012 (10-November-2012)
The 3rd annual BelgianFest takes place this Saturday, November 10 from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway). Nobody loves Belgian beer as much as the Bailey’s crew, which is why...
View ArticleTimbers Army Block Party (15 August 2015)
The 2nd annual Timbers Army Block Party takes place Saturday, 15 August 2015 in front of the Fanladen (1633 SW Alder) between 16th and 17th. Of course there’s a big tent for shade – and a beer and...
View ArticlePortland Weekend Amusements (14-16 August 2015)
An amazing Portland weekend is afoot: multiple beer fests (include one of my favorites)j, street fairs (including one of the biggest), and even a rare weekend History Pub for good measure. All Weekend...
View ArticleSoutheast Sunday Parkways (23 August 2015)
Portland Sunday Parkways returns to close-in Southeast Portland (pdf) on 23 August 2015 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Make your Sunday drive a bike ride – or walk – through mostly residential streets free of...
View ArticlePortland Weekend Amusements (21-23 August 2015)
A Timbers match is a nice way to start a weekend, and three cheers for fireworks and hot dogs! Sunday Parkways isn’t a bad way to top it off. Friday Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo The Timbers...
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