Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and in its mist lies the expectation for outstanding fireworks that spark romance and excitement. However, one must first decide where to watch the…
Is America really free?
Clean your grills, loosen your belts and bust out those fireworks, because Independence Day is near! It’s a time when we can celebrate with our families one of the most…
Grill it like you mean it and host it like a boss
For many of us, summer is synonymous with barbeque. It is the season of outdoor cooking, and since the window for doing this is a relatively short one in Portland,…
Make it sizzle, not splatter
Despite it hailing in June, summer is officially here! Whether you’re taking summer classes, interning at Nike, Intel or your mom’s health food store, the days to kick back and…
Independence days around the world
The Fourth of July is fast approaching. This means American flags galore, fireworks, barbecues, outdoor sports, beaches, binge-drinking and poor decision making all in the name of patriotism—at least if…
Celebrate July 4 in style with the best PDX BBQs
As the nation celebrates its 240th birthday, Americans countrywide take to the most sacred of Fourth of July holiday traditions: the BBQ. Grills will fire across the land in recognition…
Summer events for under-agers
Not everything in PDX revolves around beer. If you’re under 21 and don’t want to spend your entire summer at the kiddie pool, check out some of these events. Mississippi…
When it’s hot as balls…
Instead of helping us start off the summer with tan lines and lakeside margaritas, Oregon has graced us with a sky full of clouds, wholly disregarding Portland Staters’ vitamin D…
USA! USA! US Meh.
Let’s be honest, for many of us the Fourth of July is no longer a celebration of the independence of this country. The Fourth of July is about getting drunk….
Top 5 parks to host your next summer BBQ
1. Laurelhurst Park Blocks away from Electric Castle’s Wunderland and sports bars is Laurelhurst Park, located in the popular Belmont District. You can enjoy the view of a mini lake,…