Art
Thurs, 8/10
Rebecca Marimutu: Portraits Adhered
Blue Sky gallery
Noon
Free
Innovative self-portraits on wood, using unique adhesives and digital techniques
Fri, 8/11
Northwest Troll: Way of the Bird King
Nordic Northwest campus
4:30 p.m.
Prices vary
Unveiling of their first giant, hand-built troll made by recycle artist Thomas Dambo
Sat, 8/12
Bohio Studio
4 p.m.
Free
Two days of activities for the public to enjoy, including portraits and face-painting
Sun, 8/13
Lego Museum with U-Paint Pottery
Director Park
11 a.m.
Free
Lego artwork, luxury Lego jewelry, and a day of creative fun and play
Mon, 8/14
Bottle & Bottega
2:30 p.m.
$42 per person
Step-by-step painting instruction with drinks. No experience needed.
Tues, 8/15
Blackfish Gallery
11 a.m.
Free
Photos reflect on past experiences from the perspective of photographer Aaron Johanson
Wed, 8/16
Blackfish Gallery
11 a.m.
Free
Showcasing diverse perspectives of nine artists celebrating community and creativity
Music
Thurs
Roseland Theater
Midnight
Prices vary
Rock band from Maryland formed in 1991
Fri
Band-Maid 10th Anniversary Tour
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Midnight
Prices vary
All-female Japanese rock band
Sat
McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor
6 p.m.
Prices vary
Rock band from California formed in 2004
Sun
Wilshire Park
1:30 p.m.
$5
Live, in-person acoustic jam session. All levels of experience welcome.
Mon
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
7 p.m.
Prices vary
19-year-old singer-songwriter from Vancouver Island, Canada
Tues
Pioneer Courthouse Square
6:30 p.m.
$49.50
Influential musician and iconic punk-rock legend
Wed
Oregon City Public Library
11:00 a.m.
Free
Folksongs and puppetry with Portland-based folk musician Red Yarn
Film/Theater
Thurs
Fuse Theatre Ensemble at the Back Door Theater
7:30 p.m.
Donations encouraged
Crossdresser joins a club, but his newfound freedom threatens his marriage
Fri
Oregon Children’s Theatre
3 p.m.
$260
Five classes for ages 7–10 highlighting a new adventure in theater performance each session
Sat
8648 NW Ogden St.
7:30 p.m.
Free
Political intrigue, betrayal and tragic consequences unfold. Bring your own chair.
Sun
5th Avenue Cinema
6 p.m.
Free for students
Student-run cinema production running all weekend
Mon
Well Well Projects
12 p.m.
Free
Art exhibition of 1978 film Grease, where Danny Zuko is a cardboard cutout of John Travolta which slowly disintegrates
Tues
Regal Fox Tower
Varying times
$2
Great family movies brought back to the big screen
Wed
Northwest Children’s Theater and School
Varying times
Prices vary
A can’t-miss superhero comedy for the whole family
Community
Thurs
Earth Space PDX
6 p.m.
Prices vary
Short, affordable healing and divination sessions in a community setting
Fri
Sellwood Community House
8 a.m.
Prices vary
Healthy and safe movements for your daily life, grounding you in your mind and body connection
Sat
Lloyd Center
11 a.m.
Free
Resources and support with food, bills, employment, heath and more
Sun
Oregon City Public Library
1 p.m.
Free
Find your voice through writing persona poems using fun prompts
Mon
Community Garden Volunteer Day
NAYA main campus
10 a.m.
Free
Helping hands improve Native American Youth and Family Center’s community garden
Tues
Community Lunch and Resource Fair
Oregon Change Clinic
10 a.m.
Free
Indigeninity’s monthly lunch, plus information on Multnomah County’s community resources
Wed
People’s Food Co-op
2 p.m.
Free
Longest running year-round market in Portland