Let the spices and aromas of Latin American soups warm your bones during the Portland Mercado's Winter Soup Festival. The Portland Mercado is the hub of Latin culture in our city. The public market space features eight food carts and six indoor businesses representing the diverse flavors of … [Read more...] about Portland Mercado’s Winter Soup Festival
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How to Get Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits
Getting a COVID-19 test can be difficult. If you’re experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone who’s tested positive, here's how you can make it easier to get tested for COVID-19. There’s been a mad dash to get tested or find an at-home testing kit. Many clinics are booked out for … [Read more...] about How to Get Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits
2022 Portland Winter Festivals
Portland winters are long, dark and rainy. Bring a little light, music and culture into the drizzly season at these Portland winter festivals. All of the festivals below are either free or inexpensive to attend. Find one that sparks your interest. Make sure you check back often! I'll keep adding … [Read more...] about 2022 Portland Winter Festivals
Buy Cheap Books at Portland’s Independent Bookstores
Gloomy doesn’t even begin to describe the feel in Portland, especially in the late fall and winter. The city of roses averages 222 days of cloud cover each year. So what better city than Portland to have upwards of 12 independent bookstores where you can find intriguing titles to curl up and get … [Read more...] about Buy Cheap Books at Portland’s Independent Bookstores
2022 MLK Day Events in Portland
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these activities in and around Portland. On Monday, January 17, 2022, celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by giving back to your community, getting out into nature or tuning in to community leaders and activists. All of … [Read more...] about 2022 MLK Day Events in Portland
Watch Betty White’s 100th Birthday Documentary at Portland Area Theaters
The news of Betty White's passing just weeks before her 100th birthday was a shock to many of us. Here's your chance to celebrate Betty White's Centenarian Milestone by watching her documentary. On January 17, 2022, Betty White's birthday, her documentary will be on the big screen at select … [Read more...] about Watch Betty White’s 100th Birthday Documentary at Portland Area Theaters
Rebel Junk Market at Westside Commons
Rebel Junk Market is returning to Westside Commons showcasing wall to wall upcycled, restyled and repurposed goods. The reclaimed goods market is held throughout the year in different parts of the Northwest. This February, market creator Dixie DeRocher is bringing it back to where it … [Read more...] about Rebel Junk Market at Westside Commons
Family Night at Mike’s Drive-In
You really cannot go wrong with a fresh patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on a sesame seed bun. Since 1971, Mike's Drive-In has been keeping traditions alive as one of Portland's old school eateries serving all your favorite drive-in comfort food. Enjoy burgers, fries, shakes … [Read more...] about Family Night at Mike’s Drive-In
2022 Free Parking Days at Portland Metro Parks
Get out and enjoy Portland metro parks during free parking days. In 2022, there are 19 free parking days at Portland metro parks, a beach and boat ramps that typically charge a $5 parking fee per car. All of these locations get you up close to our unique waterways, including the Columbia and … [Read more...] about 2022 Free Parking Days at Portland Metro Parks
2022 Cascade Festival of African Films
In celebration of Black History Month, Portland Community College is hosting the annual Cascade Festival of African Films. The Cascade Festival of African Films was founded in 1991 by four Portland Community College faculty members. Now in its 32nd year, the festival is the longest … [Read more...] about 2022 Cascade Festival of African Films
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