What To Do in Portland Oregon
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MASTER HIP-HOP & JAZZ CLASSES WITH SANDRA COLTON PRESENTED BY THE DANCE SUITE
MASTER HIP-HOP CLASSES WITH SANDRA COLTON. You've seen her in DANCE SPIRIT Magazine, on So you Think You Can Dance, Boston Legal, Dancing with the Stars, On Tour with Rihanna, Music Videos with Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg and more! Sandra is the author of “BOOK ME! How To Become A Successful Working Dancer In Hollywood” being released November 16, 2009. FALL CLASSES: OCT. 21 – DEC. 17
Get Lost!
There’s Maize on Sauvie Island that you can do just that. While you’re at it you can pick up a pumpkin. Runs till 10.31
OMSI presents Da Vinci: The Genius
Da Vinci: The Genius explores the art and science of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest minds the world has ever known. During his lifetime da Vinci was an inventor, painter, scientist, engineer, musician, architect, and more. Da Vinci: The Genius originated in Italy and is the most complete and comprehensive traveling exhibition on da Vinci ever created. More than 10 years in the making, the exhibit has been seen in Paris, Rome, Moscow, Melbourne, San Paulo, San Francisco and other major cities around the world.
First Thursday
A perfect time to visit the art galleries and mingle among the crowds is the "First Thursday" of every month in the Pearl District and Old Town Portland. The evening is full of art, wine and music. Walk from gallery to gallery to view all of the new art exhibits. Generally the hours are 6pm to 9pm. Please check each gallery's website for more information and to view other artists works that they represent.
Have a drink, meet some fellow professionals, and network!
If you live, work, or market in the North Portland area, come pass out some business cards and meet other local professionals!
First Thursday at Lizard Lounge.
Come join us for First Thursday at Lizard Lounge. Featuring art work from Ashley Montague and live music by Mark Twain Indians, the First Thursday Reception Party at the Lizard Lounge will benefit Mercy Corps.
18TH ANNUAL TUBA CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARE
On Saturday, December 13th from 1:30PM-3:00PM, downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 200 tubas play in unison at Pioneer Courthouse Square for the 18th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert presented by Smart Park. This annual seasonal performance is FREE for the public to enjoy during one of the busiest shopping days in downtown.
FrightTown
FrightTown Returns to the Underground of the Rose Quarter for New Haunts and Horrors from Oct 4-Nov 1 at the Rose Quarter – Exhibit Hall. The three most horrifying haunted houses in the whole Pacific Northwest return to the Portland Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, October 4th! A festival of fear awaits you at every turn! Sat, Oct 4 – Sat, Nov 1, 2008 (Closed Oct 6-9, 13-15, 20-21) Weekdays: 7p – 10p Weekends: 7p – 11p
Voices of Veterans: A Welcome Home Ceremony For veterans from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other wars
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th at the First Unitarian Church in Portland, Oregon, Mosaic Multicultural Foundation presents a public gathering that brings together veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and community members in a ceremony of honoring, healing, and welcoming home.
Portland Japanese Garden presents: Behind the Shoji
It’s time for Behind the Shoji Art Show & Sale, the Portland Japanese Garden’s biggest art event of the year. This year's show has a whole new look and feel, with amazing art by outstanding artists from around the Northwest and around the world.
Bite of Oregon
The Bite of Oregon showcases the best of Oregon’s natural bounty: more than two dozen Oregon restaurants; a Wine Garden; and Craft Beer Garden.
Summer Concerts at the Oregon Zoo
Outstanding performances by world-class musicians…. Beautiful venue… reasonable prices… delicious food options… And oh yes, the animals!
Flicks on the Bricks
Pioneer Courthouse Square is happy to host another summer of outdoor movies at the Flicks on the Bricks Outdoor Movie Series!




