Events Calendar

FESTIVALS & ATTRACTIONS

2010 PDX Pop Now! - PDX Pop Now!
Dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and enhancing Portland's vital and diverse music community, we also strive to connect this community in various ways to the public.

Begun in 2004 in true DIY fashion by a dozen or so members of the PDX-POP mailing list, the group has produced three music compilations and FREE, ALL AGES multi-day music festivals.
The PDX Pop Now! festivals — which have provided the public the opportunity to see up to 50 of Portland's finest bands in one safe venue -have drawn audiences in the thousands

EVENT DAY(S): 07/30/10 - 08/01/10 LOCATION: Rotture 315 S.E. 3rd Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: July 30: 6 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1: 12 p.m. PHONE: 503.234.5683 ADMISSION/TICKETS: This event is free to the public.

Audubon Society of Portland presents The Lost Bird Project - Audubon Society The Lost Bird Project
A collection of strikingly beautiful sculptures by artist Todd McGrain, The Lost Bird Project honors the lives and loss of five extinct birds. The sculptures are oversized bronze renderings of the Passenger Pigeon, Carolina Parakeet, Heath Hen, Great Auk and Labrador Duck.Each bronze sculpture stands between 5 and 7 feet tall and weighs between 400 and 700 pounds. McGrain created the birds at such a dramatic scale and of a material that calls for visitors to touch the art and make the birds present.

The exhibit can be viewed at Tom McCall Waterfront Park at S.W. Montgomery and S.W. River Drive.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/15/10 - 12/15/10 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Outdoor Exhibit PHONE: 503.292.6855 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Lan Su Chinese Garden presents Festival of the Scholar’s Arts August 1 - 31 - Lan Su Chinese Garden
The scholar’s study in a Chinese garden was a refuge, a place of comfort where the men of the family wrote poetry, practiced calligraphy, read, admired collections, entertained fellow scholars and took naps. This festival features painting and calligraphy demonstrations, an exhibit of silk embroidery and Chinese music. Women are also welcome. Napping could take place in other parts of the Garden!

Free with Garden admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/01/10 - 08/31/10 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su Chinese Garden) 239 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: Summer Hours April 1 - October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-228-8131 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.50 Adults $7.50 Senior (62 & above) $6.50 Student (6-18 and college student with ID) Five & under free

OMSI presents Einstein The World Through His Eyes - OMSI
Experience a unique, multi-faceted view of Einstein that melds his personal life, his science, and his era. Interactive displays, personal letters, artifacts, original manuscripts, and learning labs will shed new light on this remarkable man’s contributions to our understanding of the world.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/26/10 - 09/26/10 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 9:30 AM - 7PM PHONE: 503.797.4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $12 Adults • $9 Youth (3-13) • $9 Senior (63+) • FREE for members

OMSI presents SAMSON: The Colossal T. rex Discovery - OMSI
A magnificent 39-foot fossil of one of Earth's most fearsome carnivores will soon be on display in the Earth Science Hall. The 66-million-year-old skeleton known as SAMSON* is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in existence. 56% of SAMSON's original bones, including the nearly complete skull, will be displayed. SAMSON is smaller but close in weight to the T. rex known as Sue, long considered the largest T. rex yet discovered.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/17/09 - 08/31/10 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Closed Mondays that Portland Public Schools are in session. PHONE: 503.797.4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adult: $11 • Youth: $9 • Senior (63+): $9 • Members: Free

PDX Bridge Festival - Hawthorne Lift 100 - PDX Bridge Festival
“Hit the Lights” on July 24th at 10:00 p.m. is the opening for the lighting and fabric installation on the Hawthorne Bridge, possibly the largest art installation in Portland history. The lights accentuate 60 panels of fabric installed in the bridge trusses and lift towers, turning the structure into a wash of color and moving light and marking the rhythm of commuter traffic as it moves across the bridge. The installation will be visible for the
15 days of the festival.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/24/10 - 08/07/10 LOCATION: Hawthorne Bridge Willamette River Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.pdxbridgefestival.org PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.pdxbridgefestival.org

Portland Farmers Market King neighborhood - Portland Farmers Market
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.
So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!

EVENT DAY(S): 05/02/10 - 10/31/10 LOCATION: Portland Farmer's Market King Neighborhood NE 7th & Wygant between NE Alberta and Prescott Streets Portland, OR 97211 Map It!

HOURS: May 2 - October 31 10:00 am – 2:00 pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Saturday Market 2010 - Portland Saturday Market
Operating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Centered in Portland’s historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted goods.

EVENT DAY(S): 03/06/10 - 12/24/10 LOCATION: Portland Saturday Market Waterfront Park near Ankeny & Naito Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: SAT 10 - 5pm SUN 11 - 4:30pm PHONE: 503.222.6072 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmer's Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland Farmers Market
The Monday Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square is located between SW Broadway & SW 6th and SW Morrison & SW Yamhill.

We provide a direct connection to over 250 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty foods producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/21/10 - 10/25/10 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-2pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Lan Su Chinese Garden presents Tuesdays by Twilight Concerts - Lan Su Chinese Garden
This after-hours concert series brings a selection of music for every taste and delivers it to relaxed audiences sitting around the lake and among the flowers. Performers to be announced May 1.

Ticketed event. Tickets on sale June 1.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/06/10 - 08/03/10 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su Chinese Garden) 239 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: After hours Summer Hours April 1 - October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-228-8131 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Ticketed event to be announced

Portland Farmers Market Downtown - Portland Farmers Market
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.

So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!

EVENT DAY(S): 05/05/10 - 10/27/10 LOCATION: Shemanski Park S.W. Park Blocks between Salmon and Main Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: May 5 - October 27 10:00 am – 2:00 pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmer's Market Thursday Market at NW 23rd - Portland Farmers Market
The Thursday Market at NW 23rd is located in Northwest Portland on the southeast corner of NW 23rd and Savier -- located in a parking lot graciously donated by Con-way Inc.

We provide a direct connection to over 250 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty foods producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/03/10 - 09/30/10 LOCATION: Portland Farmer's Market NW 23rd and Savier N.W. 23rd and Savier Parking lot of Con-way Inc Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmers Market Buckman 2010 - Portland Farmers Market
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.
So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!

EVENT DAY(S): 05/06/10 - 09/30/10 LOCATION: Portland Farmer's Market Buckman S.E. Salmon & S.E. 20th Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: May 6 - September 30 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Bite of Oregon 2010 - The Bite of Oregon
From coast to Cascades to canyons, the Bite of Oregon is a stunning celebration of Oregon, its food, its people and its extraordinary quality of life. Come join the fun at the best summer party on the Portland waterfront!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/06/10 - 08/08/10 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: FRI, Aug 6, 2010 – 11am-11pm SAT, Aug 7, 2010 – 11am-11pm SUN, Aug 8, 2010 – 10am-8pm PHONE: (800)452-6079 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.biteoforegon.com

Pickathon 2010 - Pickathon LLC
Pickathon is the original Indie-Roots Music festival. More than 35 bands on 5 stages and thousands of neighborly festival goers. Camping, hiking and a sustainability ethic situated among Oregon's doug firs on an 80 acre wonderland just 20 minutes from Portland, OR.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/06/10 - 08/08/10 LOCATION: Pendarvis Farm 16581 S.E. Hagen Rd. Boring, OR Map It!

HOURS: Show times vary. Download the complete schedule here >> PHONE: website only ADMISSION/TICKETS: $15-$140; please visit the tickets page on Pickathon's website for more information. Buy Tickets

The Worlds 13th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival! 2010 - Elephant Garlic Festival
The festival features entertainment of all kinds--from the kid's stage, jammin' blues, and blues grass, an arts and crafts mall, and a beer and wine garden.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/06/10 - 08/08/10 LOCATION: Jessie Mays Community Center 30955 NW Hillcrest North Plains, OR 97133 Map It!

HOURS: www.funstinks.com PHONE: (503) 647-2619 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

PDX Bridge Festival BRUNCH on the Bridge - PDX Bridge Festival
A food event in partnership with the Salvation Army that takes
place on the eastbound lane of the Hawthorne Bridge that brings
awareness to the food we eat and where it comes from. This event
centers on an open-air food experience in a nontraditional location
that nevertheless underlines the important infrastructure that is part
of our modern food-delivery system.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/07/10 LOCATION: Hawthorne Bridge Willamette River Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-1pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: wwwpdxbridgefestival.org

Portland Farmers Market at PSU 2010 - Portland Farmers Market
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.
So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!

EVENT DAY(S): 03/20/10 - 12/18/10 LOCATION: Portland Farmers Market PSU Park Blocks at Portland State University between S.W. Montgomery and S.W. Harrison Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Fall Hours (Nov. & Dec.) 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PHONE: see website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Providence Bridge Pedal 15th Anniversary 2010 - Providence Bridge Pedal
Just to show you how bicycle-friendly Portland really is, the city shuts down 10 Willamette River bridges to cars and welcomes some 20,000 bicyclists for the annual Providence Bridge Pedal.
Come see why Portland has continued to be ranked among the top bike-friendly cities in the country.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/08/10 LOCATION: Naito Parkway Waterfront Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.providence.org PHONE: 503-281-9198 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.providence.org

2010 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby - Portland Adult Soap Box Derby
The Derby will be held on Saturday, August 14th, on Mt. Tabor. There are spots for 39 cars.
Sign ups will be on a first come, first serve basis. We will be holding sign ups on Wednesday,
April 14th beginning at 7:00 AM at Beulahland. Please do not queue up before 4 AM, Things to
be aware of:
• You must pay the $100 entry fee and turn in a completed application at registration.
• Spots go very fast.
• After all the spots are filled, Beulahland will hold a waiting list.
• Every year we get most of the way down the waiting list, so don’t despair

EVENT DAY(S): 08/14/10 LOCATION: Mt. Tabor Park Crater Ampthitheater Mt. Tabor Park SE 60th & Salmon Portland, OR 97215 Map It!

HOURS: The races will start promptly at 10:00 PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Watching the races is free

Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival - Pravia Wines & Events
Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival showcases the very best of Oregon's culinary culture -- world class wineries and food artisans.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/14/10 LOCATION: The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club 4805 S.W. 229th Ave Aloha, OR Map It!

HOURS: 5-9 p.m. PHONE: 503.998.9580 Buy Tickets

Hawthorne Street Fair 2010 - Hawthorne Street Fair
All along Hawthorne, especially 30th-43rd Aves.
Sunday Parkways will cross Hawthorne again this year, drawing thousands of people to the Hawthorne Street Fair!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/15/10 LOCATION: Hawthorne Street Fair On Hawthorne between 30th & 50th Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 11am - 5pm PHONE: See Website

High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul - Pendulum Aerial Dance Theatre
In celebration of it's 10th year, Pendulum is pleased to be partnering with the Portland Art Museum to present High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul.

High Art builds on Artistic Director Suzanne Kenney's reputation for creating bold, sophisticated and daring multidisciplinary performance work. Each of High Art's eight acts are inspired by a work of fine art from Dali, Klimt, Bosch, Degas and more.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/19/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: Aug. 19-20: 8 p.m. Aug. 21-22: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. PHONE: pendulum.lena@gmail. ADMISSION/TICKETS: $30, $40 or $55 Buy Tickets

RiverFest 2010 - RiverFest
We are pleased to announce the third annual RiverFest this August 19-22, 2010. Popular attractions from last year return, including The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon, Portland Audubon events, the Festival at South Waterfront, Kayak Tours, and the SOLV Cleanup. We have also added many new and exciting events for the whole family to enjoy. Join us this summer to celebrate the river on the river.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/19/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: www.portlandriverfest.org PHONE: 503-295-7890 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandriverfest.org

Mt. Bike Oregon 2010 - Mt. Bike Oregon
Three full days in July or August of unequalled single-track riding in Oakridge, Oregon will leave you both exhausted and replenished. Each day offers supported ride options. The campground is on over nine acres along the bank of the refreshing Willamette River.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/16/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Oakridge Oregon Hwy 58 Oakridge, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.mtbikeoregon.com PHONE: 541-968-8870 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $299 per weekend

Maryhill Museum presents Maryhill Arts Festival - Maryhill Museum of Art
The Maryhill Arts Festival is a summertime tradition in the Gorge. Featuring over 50 artists displaying and selling art as well as live music performances, food vendors, and hands-on art activities for families, the festival offers something for everyone.
Admission is free

EVENT DAY(S): 08/21/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Maryhill Museum of Art 35 Maryhill Museum Drive Goldendale, WA 98620-4601 Map It!

HOURS: Sat 10-5 Sun 10-4 PHONE: 509-773-3733 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission to the festival is free

The Hood River County Fruit Loop Gravenstein Apple Celebration - Hood River Fruit Loop
Gravenstein apples are considered "the best" by many for pies, applesauce, desserts, and more. But their season is early and short--Fruit Loop members don't want Northwest residents to miss them! Along with the apples available also find barbecue, lavender and lavender products, cute alpacas and much more. Many farms have picnic areas, too.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/21/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Hood River Fruit Loop 35 mile scenic loop between Hood River and Mt. Hood www.hoodriverfruitloop.com for locations Around Hood River, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hoodriverfruitloop.com PHONE: 541-387-4769 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hoodriverfruitloop.com

Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon 2010 - Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon
The first major triathlon ever held in downtown Portland, Oregon welcomes you to the fourth annual Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon. Swim beneath the iconic bridges, ride amongst the steel and concrete giants, run through parks and paths teeming with urban life.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/22/10 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: www.portlandtri.com PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandtri.com

Festa Italiana! 2010 - Festa Italiana
Join us for the 19th Festa Italiana August 26-28 in beautiful downtown Portland, Oregon. The “Piazza” at Pioneer Courthouse Square will have non-stop Entertainment, Dancing, Wine Garden and Great Food from some of the top Italian Restaurants in Portland. Children love our pizza toss, grape stomp and marionettes. Help us celebrate Italian-American culture in Portland, Oregon. This event is for the entire family.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/26/10 - 08/28/10 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: August 26th, Thursday 4 PM-11 PM (Opera at 6:30 PM August 27th, Friday Noon-11 PM August 28th, Saturday 11 AM-11 PM. PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.festa-italiana.org

Hood to Coast Relay 2010 - Hood to Coast Relay
197 miles
12,000 runners
29th Annual Year
3,500 volunteers
August 27 & 28th 2010
Largest Relay in the World!
Incredible Adventure with Unbeatable Scenery
From majestic Mt. Hood to beautiful Pacific Ocean in Seaside.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/27/10 - 08/28/10 LOCATION: Timberline Lodge Mt. Hood Timberline, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hoodtocoast.com PHONE: Website only ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hoodtocoast.com

Oregon State Fair 2010 - Oregon State Fair
Free entertainment, carnival rides, concerts & shows, food & drink, Familyville, animal exhibits, and artisan's village ... something for everyone!!!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/27/10 - 09/06/10 LOCATION: Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St. NE Salem, OR 97303 Map It!

HOURS: www.oregonstatefair.org PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonstatefair.org

Art in the Pearl 2010 - Art In The Pearl
Art In The Pearl®, the annual arts festival, occurs every year on Labor Day weekend in early September. This festival fills the Northwest Portland Park blocks with art, theater, music, and hands-on activities for people of all ages.
Art In The Pearl® is a wonderful community event. Over one hundred artists show and sell work ranging from fine wooden furniture to beautiful paintings to photography, glass, clay, metal, jewelry, and much more!

EVENT DAY(S): 09/04/10 - 09/06/10 LOCATION: North Park Blocks N.W. 8th and Burnside Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm on Monday. PHONE: 503-722-9017 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Lan Su Chinese Garden presents Happy Birthday Week - Lan Su Chinese Garden
A week of birthday cake and Chinese games in the Garden. Cake is served at 3:00 p.m every day.

Free with Garden admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/13/10 - 09/17/10 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su Chinese Garden) 239 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: Summer Hours April 1 - October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-228-8131 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.50 Adults $7.50 Senior (62 & above) $6.50 Student (6-18 and college student with ID) Five & under free

Mount Angel Oktoberfest 2010 - Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
There is no more appropriate setting for an American version of the "Old World" Oktoberfest than in Mount Angel, Oregon. The small community was settled by German pioneers in the 1800s and readily reminds one of the rich Bavarian countryside. Oregon's oldest and best-loved Oktoberfest began in 1966 as a traditional harvest festival to celebrate the bounty of the earth and the goodness of creation. It is Oregon's largest folk festival.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/16/10 - 09/19/10 LOCATION: Mt. Angel 40 miles south of Portland From I-5, take Exit 271 at Woodburn to Mt. Angel Mt. Angel, OR Map It!

HOURS: Open Thursday - Saturday From 11 a.m. 'til midnight. Open Sunday from 11 a.m. 'til 9:00 p.m. PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Most events at Oktoberfest are free. We are required to charge a nominal cover charge for entry into the Biergarten, Alpinegarten and Weingarten.

The Hood River County Fruit Loop Pear Celebration 2010 - Hood River Fruit Loop
The Hood River Valley is famous throughout the world for wonderful pears. The Hood River Pear Celebration is the Fruit Loop’s homage to them. Some 18 different varieties of fresh pears are available at farms along the Fruit Loop, along with pear wines, live music, artisan foods, pear desserts, a corn maze, BBQ, lavender farms, baby alpacas, and other attractions.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/18/10 - 09/19/10 LOCATION: Hood River Fruit Loop 35 mile scenic loop between Hood River and Mt. Hood www.hoodriverfruitloop.com for locations Around Hood River, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hoodriverfruitloop.com PHONE: 541-387-4769 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hoodriverfruitloop.com

Wordstock 2010 Save the Date - Wordstock
Get those 2010 calendars ready: We're pleased to announce that next year's Wordstock will take place October 7-10, 2010 at the Oregon Convention Center. We're so very excited, and have started making our author wish list for Santa.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/07/10 - 10/10/10 LOCATION: Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard Portland, OR 97232 Map It!

HOURS: See website PHONE: See Website ADMISSION/TICKETS: See website

Portland Japanese Garden observes Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Viewing Festival - Portland Japanese Garden
Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Festival, is the fifth of the five annual Go-Sekku Festivals in the traditional Japanese calendar. The chrysanthemum is the official flower of Japan and has been cultivated there since the 8th century. The 16-petaled chrysanthemum is represented on the imperial family crest and is a symbol of longevity, dignity, and nobility. The Garden observes this festival with a display of mums on the East Veranda of the Pavilion arrayed in the traditional style associated with this popular flower-viewing festival.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/09/10 - 10/17/10 LOCATION: Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. Portland, OR 97201 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-4pm Tuesday–Sunday Noon-4pm Monday PHONE: (503) 223-1321 ADMISSION/TICKETS: * $9.50 Adult * $7.75 Senior (62+) * $7.75 College Student (w/ID) * $6.75 Youth (6-17) * Children 5 and under free

Lan Su Chinese Garden presents Festival of Earth - Lan Su Chinese Garden
n addition to the Han Chinese, China has over 90 million national minorities representing 55 distinct ethnic groups. Each group has at least one festival focusing on the bounty of the land. Lan Su’s Festival of Earth brings a farmers market brimming with Asian vegetable and fruits, the annual autumn plant sale, gourd painting, fruit tasting and an abundance of lectures and demonstrations.

Free with Garden admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/14/10 - 10/31/10 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su Chinese Garden) 239 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: Summer Hours April 1 - October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-228-8131 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.50 Adults $7.50 Senior (62 & above) $6.50 Student (6-18 and college student with ID) Five & under free

Great American Distillers Festival 2010 - Great American Distillers Festival
Join us in Portland, Oregon this for the premier gathering of craft distillers in the country.

This week of events celebrates small craft distilleries from across the country and the spirit of entrepreneurship. Just like the microbrew movement of the 1980's, the microspirits revolution is taking off and craft products are increasingly preferred by consumers, bartenders, and connoisseurs of high-end spirits.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/23/10 - 10/24/10 LOCATION: Bossanova Ballroom 722 E. Burnside Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Sat 11-9 Sun 11-7 PHONE: (503) 803-6857 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.distillersfestival.com

The Hood River County Fruit Loop Heirloom Apple Celebration - Hood River Fruit Loop
Remember when Grandma complained that “grocery store” apples today just aren’t the same as the ones that grew on her family’s backyard tree? She’s right. The Fruit Loop’s Heirloom Apple Celebration honors the “heirloom” or “classic” apples that have all but disappeared from commercial orchards producing large volumes of fruit that must store and travel well. Apple varieties must have existed 100 or more years to be considered heirlooms. Discover the wide range of flavors, colors, shapes and textures of more than 20 kinds of heirloom apples. Enjoy fresh-pressed apple cider, hard apple cider, apple cider donuts, desserts made with apples or cider, and much more.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/23/10 - 10/24/10 LOCATION: Hood River Fruit Loop 35 mile scenic loop between Hood River and Mt. Hood www.hoodriverfruitloop.com for locations Around Hood River, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hoodriverfruitloop.com PHONE: 541-387-4769 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hoodriverfruitloop.com

Lan Su Chinese Garden presents Garden Inspiration - Chinese Art Show - Lan Su Chinese Garden
The Oregon Association of Chinese Artists fills the Garden pavilions with art inspired by the gardens of China and Lan Su.

Free with Garden admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/01/10 - 11/30/10 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su Chinese Garden) 239 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: November 1 - March 31 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-228-8131 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.50 Adults $7.50 Senior (62 & above) $6.50 Student (6-18 and college student with ID) Five & under free Buy Tickets

Northwest Food and Wine Festival 2010 - Northwest Food and Wine Festival
When the doors of the Grand Tasting open at Memorial Coliseum guests receive a wine glass and tasting guide. The show floor will be filled with over 600 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food tastes featuring an incredible array of options for guests. Guests are invited to navigate the floor, smelling and savoring the bounty of the Northwest, delighting in its offerings.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/13/10 LOCATION: Memorial Coliseum at the Rose Quarter One Center Court Portland, OR 97227 Map It!

HOURS: 5 - 8pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: $75.00

IN CONCERT

2010 PDX Pop Now! - PDX Pop Now!
Dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and enhancing Portland's vital and diverse music community, we also strive to connect this community in various ways to the public.

Begun in 2004 in true DIY fashion by a dozen or so members of the PDX-POP mailing list, the group has produced three music compilations and FREE, ALL AGES multi-day music festivals.
The PDX Pop Now! festivals — which have provided the public the opportunity to see up to 50 of Portland's finest bands in one safe venue -have drawn audiences in the thousands

EVENT DAY(S): 07/30/10 - 08/01/10 LOCATION: Rotture 315 S.E. 3rd Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: July 30: 6 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1: 12 p.m. PHONE: 503.234.5683 ADMISSION/TICKETS: This event is free to the public.

Lan Su Chinese Garden presents Tuesdays by Twilight Concerts - Lan Su Chinese Garden
This after-hours concert series brings a selection of music for every taste and delivers it to relaxed audiences sitting around the lake and among the flowers. Performers to be announced May 1.

Ticketed event. Tickets on sale June 1.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/06/10 - 08/03/10 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su Chinese Garden) 239 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: After hours Summer Hours April 1 - October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-228-8131 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Ticketed event to be announced

Noon Tunes with Intervision - Pioneer Courthouse Square
For the eighth year in a row, Pioneer Courthouse Square will host the ever-popular Noon Tunes Concert Series that will entertain crowds each Tuesday and Thursday and will showcase the best in regional and local musical talent.

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys - Oregon Zoo
Accordion master Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will transport you straight to the Louisiana bayous with their traditional Cajun music (sung in French). The band has earned three Grammy nominations and a reputation as one of the best bands around. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/04/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8, $9.50, $11 and $61. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Noon Tunes with Jake Oken Berg - Pioneer Courthouse Square
For the eighth year in a row, Pioneer Courthouse Square will host the ever-popular Noon Tunes Concert Series that will entertain crowds each Tuesday and Thursday and will showcase the best in regional and local musical talent.

Pickathon 2010 - Pickathon LLC
Pickathon is the original Indie-Roots Music festival. More than 35 bands on 5 stages and thousands of neighborly festival goers. Camping, hiking and a sustainability ethic situated among Oregon's doug firs on an 80 acre wonderland just 20 minutes from Portland, OR.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/06/10 - 08/08/10 LOCATION: Pendarvis Farm 16581 S.E. Hagen Rd. Boring, OR Map It!

HOURS: Show times vary. Download the complete schedule here >> PHONE: website only ADMISSION/TICKETS: $15-$140; please visit the tickets page on Pickathon's website for more information. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The Levon Helm Band with Joe Pug - Oregon Zoo
A bona fide rock 'n' roll legend, Levon Helm is best known for his work with the Band, where he played drums and sang lead on such classics as "The Weight" and "Up on Cripple Creek."

EVENT DAY(S): 08/08/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $24, $74, $124 and $134. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Noon Tunes with Five AM - Pioneer Courthouse Square
For the eighth year in a row, Pioneer Courthouse Square will host the ever-popular Noon Tunes Concert Series that will entertain crowds each Tuesday and Thursday and will showcase the best in regional and local musical talent.

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Cross Canadian Ragweed with Micky and the Motorcars THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED - Oregon Zoo
Cross Canadian Ragweed are leading lights of the "red dirt" musical genre, named for the colorful iron-rich soil found in the Stillwater region of their native Oklahoma. Now partly based in Austin, Texas, this CCR plays a raucous mix of country and Southern rock. They'll be joined by Micky and the Motorcars, a like-minded band of alt-country "red dirt" rockers.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/11/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8, $9.50, $11 and $61. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Noon Tunes with Brandon Chandler - Pioneer Courthouse Square
For the eighth year in a row, Pioneer Courthouse Square will host the ever-popular Noon Tunes Concert Series that will entertain crowds each Tuesday and Thursday and will showcase the best in regional and local musical talent.

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The B-52s - Oregon Zoo
Since putting Athens, Ga., on the map in the late '70s, the B-52s have gone on to inspire whole new generations with their cheeky new-wave party rock. The band's first single, "Rock Lobster," became an underground sensation in 1978 and was a highlight on their debut LP the following year. Several hit albums later, the B-52s earned their biggest commercial success on 1989's "Cosmic Thing," with hits like "Love Shack" and "Roam." Last year's zoo concert was a sold-out classic, so get your tickets early!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/13/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $27, $77, $127 and $137. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Chris Isaak - Oregon Zoo
After devoting much of the past decade to acting, Chris Isaak returned to music in a big way last spring. "Mr. Lucky" was the singer's first studio release in seven years, and it's apparent that he hasn't missed a beat since "Wicked Game," his gorgeous Top 10 hit from 1990. Isaak's rich voice and soulful style constantly draw comparisons to Elvis and Roy Orbison, and rightly so — it's hard to name another singer who can croon like that.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/14/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $37.50, $87.50, $137.50 and $147.50. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Noon Tunes with St. James Gate - Pioneer Courthouse Square
For the eighth year in a row, Pioneer Courthouse Square will host the ever-popular Noon Tunes Concert Series that will entertain crowds each Tuesday and Thursday and will showcase the best in regional and local musical talent.

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The Quebe Sisters Band - Oregon Zoo
The Quebe (pronounced KWAY-be) Sisters take you on a time-warp trip back to the heyday of the Andrews Sisters and Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Sophia, Hulda and Grace Quebe lend their fiddling skills and pure three-part harmonies to a mix of classic cowboy music, western swing, country and jazz.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/18/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7.50, $9, $10.50 and $60.50. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Noon Tunes with Tony Furtado - Pioneer Courthouse Square
For the eighth year in a row, Pioneer Courthouse Square will host the ever-popular Noon Tunes Concert Series that will entertain crowds each Tuesday and Thursday and will showcase the best in regional and local musical talent.

Rose Quarter presents Lady Gaga - Rose Quarter
Lady Gaga, one of the most exciting and innovative new artists in recent history, has announced her highly anticipated return to North America on the heels of her sold-out European tour. The 2010 North American leg of The Monster Ball Tour, presented by Virgin Mobile, will stop in Portland at the Rose Garden on Thursday, August 19.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/19/10 LOCATION: Rose Garden Arena One Center Court Portland, OR 97227 Map It!

HOURS: 8pm PHONE: 877-789-7673 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $175, $85, $49.50 plus service fee

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The Swell Season with Black Francis - Oregon Zoo
You know that couple from the movie "Once" whose song "Falling Slowly" took top honors at the 2007 Oscars? In real life, they are Irish singer-guitarist Glen Hansard and Czech singer-pianist Markéta Irglová, and together they comprise the folk-rock duo known as the Swell Season. Though no longer a couple, the pair remain an amazing musical team. Their latest record, "Strict Joy," came out last fall to rave reviews. Opening this show is legendary Pixies frontman Black Francis (aka Frank Black).

EVENT DAY(S): 08/20/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $24, $74, $124 and $134. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Pink Martini - Oregon Zoo
Does anything say summer in Portland quite like a Pink Martini concert at the Oregon Zoo? What better way to hear songs from their latest release — the lush, breezy "Splendor in the Grass" — than on the zoo's lush, breezy concert lawn? Our hometown heroes are international stars, but despite a busy European touring schedule, Pink Martini will put away its passports for two special performances at the zoo — their only Portland appearances this summer.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/26/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $32, $82, $127, $132 and $142. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Pink Martini - Oregon Zoo
Does anything say summer in Portland quite like a Pink Martini concert at the Oregon Zoo? What better way to hear songs from their latest release — the lush, breezy "Splendor in the Grass" — than on the zoo's lush, breezy concert lawn? Our hometown heroes are international stars, but despite a busy European touring schedule, Pink Martini will put away its passports for two special performances at the zoo — their only Portland appearances this summer.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/27/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $32, $82, $127, $132 and $142. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: A Prairie Home Companion - Oregon Zoo
Garrison Keillor brings his much beloved, long-running live variety show to the zoo. Comedy sketches, sound effects, music and Keillor's signature "News From Lake Wobegon." Just like listening to the radio, only better.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/28/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $39.50, $89.50, $139.50 and $149.50. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Concerts: Cyndi Lauper - Oregon Zoo
Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 25 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 30 million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/01/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $27. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Rose Quarter presents Slayer. Megadeth - Rescheduled - Washington County Fair Complex
The Slayer and Megadeth “American Carnage” Tour that was originally scheduled to take place at the Memorial Coliseum on January 19th, has been moved to the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 4th at 6pm. Tickets purchased for the Memorial Coliseum Slayer and Megadeth show will be honored at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Due to the change of venue, we will honor refunds for anyone not interested in attending the event at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Tickets must be refunded by returning to the point of purchase by Noon on September 4th or calling New Era Customer Service at 877-263-9372 if purchased over the phone or Comcasttix.com.
Any further questions please contact the Box Office at 503.797.9619.

Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they're brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage," the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/04/10 LOCATION: Washington County Fair Complex 873 NE 34th Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97123 Map It!

HOURS: 6PM PHONE: 503.797.9619 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $49.50, $39.50, $10

Portland Opera presents Pagliacci & Carmina Burana - Portland Opera
Begin with Pagliacci—one of Opera’s most powerful punches! Canio the clown always has
townsfolk chuckling as the cuckold in the traveling play. But when his wife has eyes for
another man—in real life—fantasy and reality collide in a fury of passion.
And end with Carmina Burana—the triumphant celebration of life, love and lust. With its
famous pounding rhythms and lyric beauty, it drives to a full-throttle finale with BodyVox
dancers, singers, and chorus coming straight at you!

Sung in Italian and Latin with English translations projected above the stage.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/24/10 - 10/02/10 LOCATION: Keller Auditorium SW 3rd & Clay Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, 7:30pm Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, 2:00pm Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, 7:30pm Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, 7:30pm PHONE: 503-241-1802 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandopera.org

Rose Quarter presents Celtic Thunder - Rose Quarter
Celtic Thunder, a performance group whose catalog encompasses powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum, will bring their tour to the Theater of the Clouds Monday, November 1, 2010. Celtic Thunder is known for its eclectic style with songs ranging from soloist to an ensemble focus. The group is backed by the Celtic Thunder Band on their concert tours, and their live shows are known for the use of dramatic effects via lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/01/10 LOCATION: Rose Garden Arena One Center Court Portland, OR 97227 Map It!

HOURS: 8:00P PHONE: 877.789.ROSE (7673) ADMISSION/TICKETS: $57.50, $47.50 and $37.50

Portland Opera presents Hansel and Gretel - Portland Opera
It’s a little scary … well, actually it’s a lot scary. It’s a Brothers Grimm fairy tale—it’s
supposed to be scary!

But this completely new look at the beloved tale is also a whole lot of fun with a witch
you’ll remember for a long, long while. Part maniac, part Julia Child, she wields a mean
mixer, tossing in a dash of just about everything, including the kids!

A touching tribute to the wisdom and strength of children, along with some of the most
gorgeous music ever written.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/05/10 - 11/13/10 LOCATION: Keller Auditorium SW 3rd & Clay Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, 7:30pm Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, 2:00pm Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, 7:30pm Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, 7:30pm PHONE: 503-241-1802 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandopera.org

ON STAGE

Long Day's Journey Into Night - Artists Repertory Theatre
One of the most powerful and gut‐wrenching dramas in American literature, Long Day's Journey Into Night is Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece. The autobiographical story is told with such searing honesty that he stipulated it was not to be published or produced until 25 years after his death. Audiences will be enraptured by the emotional complexity of the Tyrone family — gripped by addiction, shattered by the past, and paralyzed by the prospect of the future.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/13/10 - 08/29/10 LOCATION: Newmark Theatre at The Performing Arts Center SW Broadway & Main Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. **NOTE: There will only be one show on Friday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.** PHONE: (503) 241-9807 Buy Tickets

Portland Opera presents Pagliacci & Carmina Burana - Portland Opera
Begin with Pagliacci—one of Opera’s most powerful punches! Canio the clown always has
townsfolk chuckling as the cuckold in the traveling play. But when his wife has eyes for
another man—in real life—fantasy and reality collide in a fury of passion.
And end with Carmina Burana—the triumphant celebration of life, love and lust. With its
famous pounding rhythms and lyric beauty, it drives to a full-throttle finale with BodyVox
dancers, singers, and chorus coming straight at you!

Sung in Italian and Latin with English translations projected above the stage.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/24/10 - 10/02/10 LOCATION: Keller Auditorium SW 3rd & Clay Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, 7:30pm Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, 2:00pm Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, 7:30pm Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, 7:30pm PHONE: 503-241-1802 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandopera.org

Portland Taiko presents Portland Taiko Family Matinee - Portland Taiko
The whole family will enjoy the exuberant drumming, engaging audience participation and hilarious stories of PT's family matinee. Be sure to stretch your smile muscles before you sit down - because your family will be getting a laugh workout!.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/02/10 LOCATION: Newmark Theatre at The Performing Arts Center SW Broadway & Main Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: 1pm PHONE: 503-288-2456 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandtaiko.org

Portland Taiko presents Season Finale Fall Concert - Portland Taiko
Portland Taiko brings out the big drums and the whole performing company for its 16th season finale concert. The booming taiko and whirling performers will come together in another veritable feast for the eyes and the ears in this unforgettable concert.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/02/10 - 10/03/10 LOCATION: Newmark Theatre at The Performing Arts Center SW Broadway & Main Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: October 2, 2010 | 8pm October 3, 2010 | 2pm PHONE: 503-288-2456 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandtaiko.org

Portland Opera presents Hansel and Gretel - Portland Opera
It’s a little scary … well, actually it’s a lot scary. It’s a Brothers Grimm fairy tale—it’s
supposed to be scary!

But this completely new look at the beloved tale is also a whole lot of fun with a witch
you’ll remember for a long, long while. Part maniac, part Julia Child, she wields a mean
mixer, tossing in a dash of just about everything, including the kids!

A touching tribute to the wisdom and strength of children, along with some of the most
gorgeous music ever written.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/05/10 - 11/13/10 LOCATION: Keller Auditorium SW 3rd & Clay Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, 7:30pm Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, 2:00pm Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, 7:30pm Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, 7:30pm PHONE: 503-241-1802 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandopera.org

ON THE TABLE

Portland Farmers Market King neighborhood - Portland Farmers Market
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.
So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!

EVENT DAY(S): 05/02/10 - 10/31/10 LOCATION: Portland Farmer's Market King Neighborhood NE 7th & Wygant between NE Alberta and Prescott Streets Portland, OR 97211 Map It!

HOURS: May 2 - October 31 10:00 am – 2:00 pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmer's Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland Farmers Market
The Monday Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square is located between SW Broadway & SW 6th and SW Morrison & SW Yamhill.

We provide a direct connection to over 250 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty foods producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/21/10 - 10/25/10 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-2pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmers Market Downtown - Portland Farmers Market
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.

So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!

EVENT DAY(S): 05/05/10 - 10/27/10 LOCATION: Shemanski Park S.W. Park Blocks between Salmon and Main Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: May 5 - October 27 10:00 am – 2:00 pm PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmer's Market Thursday Market at NW 23rd - Portland Farmers Market
The Thursday Market at NW 23rd is located in Northwest Portland on the southeast corner of NW 23rd and Savier -- located in a parking lot graciously donated by Con-way Inc.

We provide a direct connection to over 250 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty foods producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/03/10 - 09/30/10 LOCATION: Portland Farmer's Market NW 23rd and Savier N.W. 23rd and Savier Parking lot of Con-way Inc Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival - Pravia Wines & Events
Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival showcases the very best of Oregon's culinary culture -- world class wineries and food artisans.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/14/10 LOCATION: The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club 4805 S.W. 229th Ave Aloha, OR Map It!

HOURS: 5-9 p.m. PHONE: 503.998.9580 Buy Tickets

ART MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Maryhill Museum of Art presents Outdoor Sculpture Garden - Maryhill Museum of Art
Maryhill’s Outdoor Sculpture Garden is a picturesque and contemplative setting to enjoy large-scale works in a variety of media, all created by contemporary Pacific Northwest sculptors. As part of Maryhill’s 70th Anniversary season, the sculpture garden will feature works from the museum’s permanent collection, comprising works acquired or donated by museum patrons, along with an ever-changing array of works by Oregon and Washington sculptors. Admission to the sculpture garden is always free.

EVENT DAY(S): 05/15/10 - 10/03/10 LOCATION: Maryhill Museum of Art 35 Maryhill Museum Drive Goldendale, WA 98620-4601 Map It!

HOURS: 9am-5pm PHONE: 509-773-3733 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free to the sculpture garden

Maryhill Museum of Art presents William Morris: Native Species - Maryhill Museum of Art
Celebrated glass artist William Morris has created an original and fully realized world in this engaging body of work that fuses hot glass and regional landscape. Included are 38 glass vessels inspired by the flora and fauna of three Pacific Northwest microclimates: the Steens Mountain region and the Sisters area, both in Oregon, and the Cascade Mountains north of Seattle. All works are from the George R. Stroemple Collection.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/12/10 - 09/06/10 LOCATION: Maryhill Museum of Art 35 Maryhill Museum Drive Goldendale, WA 98620-4601 Map It!

HOURS: 9am-5pm PHONE: 503-773-3733 ADMISSION/TICKETS: General admission is $7, seniors $6, children (ages 6 – 16) $2.

Museum of Contemporary Craft presents Ai Weiwei: Dropping the Urn (Ceramic Works, 5000 BCE - 2010 CE) - Museum of Contemporary Craft
Featuring a selection of ceramic works and photographs ranging from 1993 to the present, Ai Weiwei: Dropping the Urn will offer viewers a focused look at Ai's iconoclastic appropriations of historic clay pots and porcelain vases. Ai Weiwei: Dropping the Urn will include examples of Ai's unprecedented use of Neolithic and Han dynasty vessels as "readymades" that the artist subjects to a variety of procedures. These include marking 2000-year-old clay urns with hand-painted inscriptions of the "Coca-Cola" logo, dipping them into vats of industrial paint, smashing them on the ground in performances for the camera, and grinding the vessels into powder.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/15/10 - 10/30/10 LOCATION: Museum of Contemporary Craft 724 Northwest Davis Street Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: Tues-Sat 11-6 First Thursday 11-8 PHONE: 503-223-2654 ADMISSION/TICKETS: General: $3 Students (13+): $2 Seniors (62+): $2

Museum of Contemporary Craft presents Land Art: David Shaner - Museum of Contemporary Craft
Through selected works by David Shaner, this exhibition examines connections between currently renewed interest in Land Art and contemporary ceramics. Unlike Land Art works that offer grand, sweeping gestures within the landscape, Shaner offers a quiet, contemplative and symbiotic relationship between land and life, art and the home. Drawn from works in both the Shaner family’s and the Museum’s collections, this exhibition offers work from 1964 to the 1990s as a lens to an alternative relationship between land and art.

EVENT DAY(S): 03/10/10 - 08/07/10 LOCATION: Museum of Contemporary Craft 724 Northwest Davis Street Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: Tues-Sat 11-6 First Thursday 11-8 PHONE: 503-223-2654 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free Museum members; $3 general public

High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul - Pendulum Aerial Dance Theatre
In celebration of it's 10th year, Pendulum is pleased to be partnering with the Portland Art Museum to present High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul.

High Art builds on Artistic Director Suzanne Kenney's reputation for creating bold, sophisticated and daring multidisciplinary performance work. Each of High Art's eight acts are inspired by a work of fine art from Dali, Klimt, Bosch, Degas and more.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/19/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: Aug. 19-20: 8 p.m. Aug. 21-22: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. PHONE: pendulum.lena@gmail. ADMISSION/TICKETS: $30, $40 or $55 Buy Tickets

DANCE

High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul - Pendulum Aerial Dance Theatre
In celebration of it's 10th year, Pendulum is pleased to be partnering with the Portland Art Museum to present High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul.

High Art builds on Artistic Director Suzanne Kenney's reputation for creating bold, sophisticated and daring multidisciplinary performance work. Each of High Art's eight acts are inspired by a work of fine art from Dali, Klimt, Bosch, Degas and more.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/19/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: Aug. 19-20: 8 p.m. Aug. 21-22: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. PHONE: pendulum.lena@gmail. ADMISSION/TICKETS: $30, $40 or $55 Buy Tickets

ART MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Maryhill Museum of Art presents Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novel - Maryhill Museum of Art
Comic books and graphic novels skillfully combine narrative artwork and descriptive prose, acting as contemporary social markers. Despite being referred to as “comics”, their subject matter is often not humorous, but addresses many of the serious issues that also appear in mainstream art. Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novel presents the work of 30 Northwest artists who are on the vanguard of comic arts and who are pushing it into new territory.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/18/10 - 11/15/10 LOCATION: Maryhill Museum of Art 35 Maryhill Museum Drive Goldendale, WA 98620-4601 Map It!

HOURS: 9am-5pm PHONE: 509-773-3733 ADMISSION/TICKETS: General admission is $7, seniors $6, children (ages 6 – 16) $2.

KID FRIENDLY

Audubon Society of Portland presents The Lost Bird Project - Audubon Society The Lost Bird Project
A collection of strikingly beautiful sculptures by artist Todd McGrain, The Lost Bird Project honors the lives and loss of five extinct birds. The sculptures are oversized bronze renderings of the Passenger Pigeon, Carolina Parakeet, Heath Hen, Great Auk and Labrador Duck.Each bronze sculpture stands between 5 and 7 feet tall and weighs between 400 and 700 pounds. McGrain created the birds at such a dramatic scale and of a material that calls for visitors to touch the art and make the birds present.

The exhibit can be viewed at Tom McCall Waterfront Park at S.W. Montgomery and S.W. River Drive.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/15/10 - 12/15/10 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Outdoor Exhibit PHONE: 503.292.6855 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

OMSI presents Einstein The World Through His Eyes - OMSI
Experience a unique, multi-faceted view of Einstein that melds his personal life, his science, and his era. Interactive displays, personal letters, artifacts, original manuscripts, and learning labs will shed new light on this remarkable man’s contributions to our understanding of the world.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/26/10 - 09/26/10 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 9:30 AM - 7PM PHONE: 503.797.4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $12 Adults • $9 Youth (3-13) • $9 Senior (63+) • FREE for members

OMSI presents SAMSON: The Colossal T. rex Discovery - OMSI
A magnificent 39-foot fossil of one of Earth's most fearsome carnivores will soon be on display in the Earth Science Hall. The 66-million-year-old skeleton known as SAMSON* is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in existence. 56% of SAMSON's original bones, including the nearly complete skull, will be displayed. SAMSON is smaller but close in weight to the T. rex known as Sue, long considered the largest T. rex yet discovered.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/17/09 - 08/31/10 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Closed Mondays that Portland Public Schools are in session. PHONE: 503.797.4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adult: $11 • Youth: $9 • Senior (63+): $9 • Members: Free

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys - Oregon Zoo
Accordion master Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will transport you straight to the Louisiana bayous with their traditional Cajun music (sung in French). The band has earned three Grammy nominations and a reputation as one of the best bands around. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/04/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8, $9.50, $11 and $61. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

The Worlds 13th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival! 2010 - Elephant Garlic Festival
The festival features entertainment of all kinds--from the kid's stage, jammin' blues, and blues grass, an arts and crafts mall, and a beer and wine garden.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/06/10 - 08/08/10 LOCATION: Jessie Mays Community Center 30955 NW Hillcrest North Plains, OR 97133 Map It!

HOURS: www.funstinks.com PHONE: (503) 647-2619 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The Levon Helm Band with Joe Pug - Oregon Zoo
A bona fide rock 'n' roll legend, Levon Helm is best known for his work with the Band, where he played drums and sang lead on such classics as "The Weight" and "Up on Cripple Creek."

EVENT DAY(S): 08/08/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $24, $74, $124 and $134. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Providence Bridge Pedal 15th Anniversary 2010 - Providence Bridge Pedal
Just to show you how bicycle-friendly Portland really is, the city shuts down 10 Willamette River bridges to cars and welcomes some 20,000 bicyclists for the annual Providence Bridge Pedal.
Come see why Portland has continued to be ranked among the top bike-friendly cities in the country.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/08/10 LOCATION: Naito Parkway Waterfront Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.providence.org PHONE: 503-281-9198 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.providence.org

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Cross Canadian Ragweed with Micky and the Motorcars THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED - Oregon Zoo
Cross Canadian Ragweed are leading lights of the "red dirt" musical genre, named for the colorful iron-rich soil found in the Stillwater region of their native Oklahoma. Now partly based in Austin, Texas, this CCR plays a raucous mix of country and Southern rock. They'll be joined by Micky and the Motorcars, a like-minded band of alt-country "red dirt" rockers.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/11/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8, $9.50, $11 and $61. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The B-52s - Oregon Zoo
Since putting Athens, Ga., on the map in the late '70s, the B-52s have gone on to inspire whole new generations with their cheeky new-wave party rock. The band's first single, "Rock Lobster," became an underground sensation in 1978 and was a highlight on their debut LP the following year. Several hit albums later, the B-52s earned their biggest commercial success on 1989's "Cosmic Thing," with hits like "Love Shack" and "Roam." Last year's zoo concert was a sold-out classic, so get your tickets early!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/13/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $27, $77, $127 and $137. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Chris Isaak - Oregon Zoo
After devoting much of the past decade to acting, Chris Isaak returned to music in a big way last spring. "Mr. Lucky" was the singer's first studio release in seven years, and it's apparent that he hasn't missed a beat since "Wicked Game," his gorgeous Top 10 hit from 1990. Isaak's rich voice and soulful style constantly draw comparisons to Elvis and Roy Orbison, and rightly so — it's hard to name another singer who can croon like that.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/14/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $37.50, $87.50, $137.50 and $147.50. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Hawthorne Street Fair 2010 - Hawthorne Street Fair
All along Hawthorne, especially 30th-43rd Aves.
Sunday Parkways will cross Hawthorne again this year, drawing thousands of people to the Hawthorne Street Fair!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/15/10 LOCATION: Hawthorne Street Fair On Hawthorne between 30th & 50th Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 11am - 5pm PHONE: See Website

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The Quebe Sisters Band - Oregon Zoo
The Quebe (pronounced KWAY-be) Sisters take you on a time-warp trip back to the heyday of the Andrews Sisters and Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Sophia, Hulda and Grace Quebe lend their fiddling skills and pure three-part harmonies to a mix of classic cowboy music, western swing, country and jazz.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/18/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7.50, $9, $10.50 and $60.50. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: The Swell Season with Black Francis - Oregon Zoo
You know that couple from the movie "Once" whose song "Falling Slowly" took top honors at the 2007 Oscars? In real life, they are Irish singer-guitarist Glen Hansard and Czech singer-pianist Markéta Irglová, and together they comprise the folk-rock duo known as the Swell Season. Though no longer a couple, the pair remain an amazing musical team. Their latest record, "Strict Joy," came out last fall to rave reviews. Opening this show is legendary Pixies frontman Black Francis (aka Frank Black).

EVENT DAY(S): 08/20/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $24, $74, $124 and $134. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Pink Martini - Oregon Zoo
Does anything say summer in Portland quite like a Pink Martini concert at the Oregon Zoo? What better way to hear songs from their latest release — the lush, breezy "Splendor in the Grass" — than on the zoo's lush, breezy concert lawn? Our hometown heroes are international stars, but despite a busy European touring schedule, Pink Martini will put away its passports for two special performances at the zoo — their only Portland appearances this summer.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/26/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $32, $82, $127, $132 and $142. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon State Fair 2010 - Oregon State Fair
Free entertainment, carnival rides, concerts & shows, food & drink, Familyville, animal exhibits, and artisan's village ... something for everyone!!!

EVENT DAY(S): 08/27/10 - 09/06/10 LOCATION: Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St. NE Salem, OR 97303 Map It!

HOURS: www.oregonstatefair.org PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonstatefair.org

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: Pink Martini - Oregon Zoo
Does anything say summer in Portland quite like a Pink Martini concert at the Oregon Zoo? What better way to hear songs from their latest release — the lush, breezy "Splendor in the Grass" — than on the zoo's lush, breezy concert lawn? Our hometown heroes are international stars, but despite a busy European touring schedule, Pink Martini will put away its passports for two special performances at the zoo — their only Portland appearances this summer.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/27/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $32, $82, $127, $132 and $142. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts: A Prairie Home Companion - Oregon Zoo
Garrison Keillor brings his much beloved, long-running live variety show to the zoo. Comedy sketches, sound effects, music and Keillor's signature "News From Lake Wobegon." Just like listening to the radio, only better.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/28/10 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7 p.m. PHONE: 866.448.7849 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $39.50, $89.50, $139.50 and $149.50. Prices do not include service charges. Buy Tickets

Lan Su Chinese Garden presents Happy Birthday Week - Lan Su Chinese Garden
A week of birthday cake and Chinese games in the Garden. Cake is served at 3:00 p.m every day.

Free with Garden admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/13/10 - 09/17/10 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su Chinese Garden) 239 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: Summer Hours April 1 - October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-228-8131 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.50 Adults $7.50 Senior (62 & above) $6.50 Student (6-18 and college student with ID) Five & under free

READINGS & LECTURES

Portland Arts & Lectures presents Margaret Atwood & Ursula K. Le Guin Together In Conversation - Literary Arts, Inc.
Margaret Atwood is the acclaimed author of over 30 books, including The Handmaid’s Tale, Alias Grace, The Blind Assasin and The Year of the Flood. The Washington Post calls her “Canada’s greatest living novelist.”
Ursula K. Le Guin is one of Oregon’s preeminent writers. She is the author of over 40 books and is revered by readers and critics in almost every genre, including science fiction, fantasy, poetry, children’s books and literary criticism.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/23/10 LOCATION: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall SW Broadway & Main Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30 p.m. PHONE: 503-227-2583 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.literary-arts.org

Portland Arts & Lectures presents Natasha Trethewey - Literary Arts, Inc.
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet whose books include Native Guard and Bellocq’s Ophelia. Maxine Kumin says “Trethewey is clearly a poet to savor.”

EVENT DAY(S): 10/21/10 LOCATION: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall SW Broadway & Main Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30 p.m. PHONE: 503-227-2583 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.literary-arts.org

SPORTS

Mt. Bike Oregon 2010 - Mt. Bike Oregon
Three full days in July or August of unequalled single-track riding in Oakridge, Oregon will leave you both exhausted and replenished. Each day offers supported ride options. The campground is on over nine acres along the bank of the refreshing Willamette River.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/16/10 - 08/22/10 LOCATION: Oakridge Oregon Hwy 58 Oakridge, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.mtbikeoregon.com PHONE: 541-968-8870 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $299 per weekend

Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon 2010 - Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon
The first major triathlon ever held in downtown Portland, Oregon welcomes you to the fourth annual Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon. Swim beneath the iconic bridges, ride amongst the steel and concrete giants, run through parks and paths teeming with urban life.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/22/10 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: www.portlandtri.com PHONE: See website ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandtri.com

Hood to Coast Relay 2010 - Hood to Coast Relay
197 miles
12,000 runners
29th Annual Year
3,500 volunteers
August 27 & 28th 2010
Largest Relay in the World!
Incredible Adventure with Unbeatable Scenery
From majestic Mt. Hood to beautiful Pacific Ocean in Seaside.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/27/10 - 08/28/10 LOCATION: Timberline Lodge Mt. Hood Timberline, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hoodtocoast.com PHONE: Website only ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hoodtocoast.com

Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon - Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon
Registration is open to runners and fast walkers who can keep a pace of 15:00 per mile or better and finish in less than 3hr 30min. You may run a shorter distance by competing in the 2-person relay.

The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon is a destination event held on Labor Day weekend. We encourage coming with your friends, family and running partners and spending time to enjoy this beautiful area. The heart of the Willamette Valley is in the northern part (Yamhill County) and is less then an hours drive from downtown Portland. The race is staged on Sunday but we have activities planned beginning on Thursday in Portland.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/05/10 LOCATION: Stoller Winery 16161 N.E. McDougall Rd Dayton, OR 97114 Map It!

HOURS: 7:00am PHONE: 1-877-228-4881 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $85 before May 1st / $90 May 1 thru July 31st (if available)

Portland Marathon 2010 - Portland Marathon
The Portland Marathon is ranked as one of the top ten largest marathons in the United States, and among the top 10 distance-running events in the world by Runner's World. The publication also named the event one of the "best organized" and "greenest" marathons in the country.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/10/10 LOCATION: Portland Marathon Start/Finish SW 4th and Salmon Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 7am PHONE: 503.226.1111 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandmarathon.org

URBAN TOURS

Best of Portland Walking Tour - Portland Walking Tours
The insiders view of Portland
This award-winning walk clarifies why Portland is regularly recognized as one of the best places to live. You’ll be smiling and laughing as you hear about early and modern Portland as you experience an enlightened city rich with artwork, parks, bridges, fountains, countless coffee shops, brewpubs, and friendly people. Find out how this area grew from "stumptown" to a modern yet livable city.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/01/10 - 04/30/11 LOCATION: Hilton Hotel on Broadway SW Salmon and Broadway Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10 a.m. DAILY PHONE: (503) 774-4522 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandwalkingtours.com Buy Tickets

Portland Walking Tours Epicurean Excursion - Portland Walking Tours
A unique and delicious walking tour where you’ll taste the foods, sip the drinks, meet some artisans & vendors in their shops - while exploring the lively Pearl District. If you watch the Food Network or consider yourself a "foodie," this is the adventure for you.
Meet your guide INSIDE and upstairs in the mezzanine library at the Heathman Hotel at 1001 SW Broadway at Salmon.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/01/10 - 04/30/11 LOCATION: Heathman Hotel 1001 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 10 a.m. AND 2 p.m. DAILY PHONE: 503-774-4522 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandwalkingtours.com Buy Tickets

Underground Portland Walking Tour - Portland Walking Tours
The dark and sordid side of Portland
Not all of the illicit, naughty, bawdy, corrupt and shady activities happened below street level, but all were underground and hidden. On this walk you'll be exposed to the socially underground and the subterranean underground. You'll be surrounded by stunning architecture as we reveal true stories about the buildings and the secrets they hold. A treat for lovers of all things sinister – crime, scandal and controversial characters – this tour winds through the Old Town and Chinatown, exposing the city’s sordid side. It's a no-holds-barred excursion into the worst Portland has to offer.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/01/10 - 04/30/11 LOCATION: Old Town Pizza 226 N.W.Davis Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 2 p.m. DAILY PHONE: (503) 774-4522 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandwalkingtours.com Buy Tickets

Beyond Bizzare Walking Tour - Portland Walking Tours
Portland’s spooky, weird and wacky past awaits you.
If you want a bone-chilling good time, then you've come to the right place! Unexplained mysteries, ghostly adventures and spooky stories fill our “Beyond Bizarre” evening tour. If you like the paranormal, weird, or wacky, let us guide you until perhaps your blood runs cold.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/23/10 - 04/30/11 LOCATION: Old Town Pizza 226 N.W.Davis Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 7 pm. AND 10 p.m. EVERY Friday and Saturday PHONE: (503) 774-4522 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandwalkingtours.com