Soak in that Free AC By Ian Rose With temperatures into the triple digits, Portlanders are bracing for an especially nasty summer. No disrespect to the sun worshipers — I know some of you are loving it — but for the rest of us, it’s time to seek shelter and wait for the heat wave to break. If … [Read more...] about 6 Free Places to Hide from the Heat in Portland
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7 Great Places to Make Out in Portland
By Jenny Brown Let the Sparks Fly: Places to Make Out in Portland A few months ago, I travelled to New York for a comedy festival. I met a man. We had a date. Sparks flew. We did a lot of kissing in the restaurant/lounge where we had our date, then more kissing and some petting as we wandered the … [Read more...] about 7 Great Places to Make Out in Portland
Portland Activities for Hot Summer Days
Free and Cheap Portland Summer Activities Get your sunscreen ready. We're heading into the hottest part of the summer. Portland has plenty warm weather activities for people who like to soak up the sun and others who like to stay inside. The best part is all these activities are free and cheap. … [Read more...] about Portland Activities for Hot Summer Days
6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6
Portland's Best Theaters Offer Cheap Tickets Cowritten by Allison Kern When I moved to Portland over four years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to discover an abundance of movie options and most with food and drinks! Though many second-run movies play at cheaper theaters, you can see … [Read more...] about 6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6
Portland’s Free Summer Movie Series
Want free flicks this summer? The Portland metro area has an abundance of movies in the park programs. Scroll through the list below to the Portland's movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Gresham movie series. See more free … [Read more...] about Portland’s Free Summer Movie Series
How to Spend a Rainy Day in Portland
Entertain Yourself During All Four (Rainy) Seasons No matter the time of year, we all need to prepare for a rainy day in Portland. What to do? Staying at home binge-watching Game of Thrones or The Office for the tenth time is certainly an option. But eventually cabin fever will force you to go … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Rainy Day in Portland
FREE Summer Reading Programs in Portland
Looking for a fun reading program to keep your kids on track this summer? Or maybe you are looking to keep yourself on top of new releases and the classics. Portland libraries and national companies offer prizes for kids, teens and adults. Find the right summer reading program for your … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Reading Programs in Portland
5 Cheap and Awesome Ways to Catch Live Music in Portland
Live Music in Portland for Your Next Night Out Portland is celebrated for its vibrant music scene. Although this city does not always get the headliners that stop by our west coast neighbors like San Francisco and Seattle, Portlanders go all out for bands that do stop by our intimate venues. If you … [Read more...] about 5 Cheap and Awesome Ways to Catch Live Music in Portland
Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Is there a great urban park in your neighborhood? Finding a place where you can escape the city may be easier than you think. Many of us leave Portland to enjoy nature and find it isn't quite what we expected. I am sure many of you have experienced the dread of driving an hour to a hiking spot to … [Read more...] about Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Kids’ Movies for $1 All Summer Long
Cheap Family-Friendly Movies for Summer Break Keep the kids entertained all summer long with Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express. Spend ten weeks of family-friendly movies at your closest Regal location. During its Summer Movie Express, selected G- or PG-rated movies show at 10 a.m. (at most … [Read more...] about Kids’ Movies for $1 All Summer Long
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