Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Aug. 3 Traces Portland Art Museum All day Free Found object sculpture, printmaking, painting and drawing Grupo Masato Main St. 5 p.m. Free Multi-ethnic…
Portland in the 2020s: a rise in crime
Over the past few years, crime rates have been on the rise across the country. Portland has been no different, with dramatic increases in reported crime, particularly homicides. Once one…
Events Calendar: July 27–August 2
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, July 27 International Multicultural Showcase Oregon Society of Artists 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free Experience the last day of this exhibit Music on Main: Jackstraw…
Ted Wheeler is a false progressive
By now it is doubtful that many people—regardless of whether they reside within or without the city of Portland—have illusions about the authenticity of Ted Wheeler’s portrayal as a progressive….
“Perspectives” exhibition shines a spotlight on racial justice
When Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd, he ignited a worldwide firestorm that would last throughout the summer of 2020. While it was far from an isolated incident,…
Portland ballot measure offers new form of government
Portlanders will vote on a ballot measure that would dramatically alter the structure of Portland city government this November. The proposal would make three major changes to Portland’s charter. First,…
Collective power isn’t dead
Since I started paying close attention to politics over the last eight years, I have noticed time and time again calls for a general strike as a response to various…
Jodie Cavalier’s Fool’s Gold exhibit memorializes family through art
It’s clear from first glance that the Fool’s Gold exhibit transforms the gallery into something unique. As a result of the orange layer pasted over the usually clear windows at…
Seattle Sounders Fall to Timbers
The Portland Timbers shut out the Seattle Sounders 3-0 at Seattle’s home field in a game that was the latest installment of a decades-long rivalry. This rivalry has been active…
Teafest PDX returns after a two year hiatus
For years, Portland has been known for its thriving coffee culture. Hundreds of independent cafés and roasteries pepper the city, offering the drink in every form one can imagine. While…
Events Calendar: July13–19
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed July 13 Mindfulness Meditation (Online) Alano Club of Portland 7 p.m. Free Safe place to meditate led by Jeremy Grey Melao de Cuba SW…