Portland Events Calendar
Thursday, May 23, 2013
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9:30 a.m.
What I Eat in the Theory Eatery Space
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Dec 19, 2012; Jun 10, 2013 Free - Located within Theory Eatery Space. Ever wondered what a boy in Bangladesh eats for lunch? How about a......
10 a.m.
Chroma-Culture
Bullseye Gallery
Bullseye presents a sweeping group exhibition that explores the use of color in contemporary kiln-glass; featuring: Mel Douglas, Dafna......
50th anniversary Art in the Garden exhibition series : Isamu Noguchi
Portland Japanese Garden
In 2013, a special 50th anniversary Art in the Garden exhibition series at the Portland Japanese Garden will focus on the coming together of......
Portland-Suzhou Sister City 25th Anniversary Trails of Bliss Exhibit
Antoinette Hatfield Hall
The Trails of Bliss exhibit, by Portland artist Grace Lim, celebrates the natural beauty of Northwest Oregon on the occasion of......
Critical Art Ensemble: Acceptable Losses
Philip Feldman Gallery and Project Room
Critical Art Ensemble (CAE) brings its Acceptable Losses exhibition to the Feldman Gallery and Project Space. Acceptable Losses is an......
Mysteriously Close-Up
New Seasons Cafe Gallery
This exhibit features digital photography taken by the talented young artists who have participated in the Media, Arts and Technology class......
Chroma-Culture
Bullseye Gallery
In conjunction with BECon 2013, Bullseye gallery presents a sweeping group exhibition that explores the use of color in contemporary......
Spring Group Exhibit
Gallery 903
"Spring Group Exhibit" featuring works from prominent West Coast artists in various media. From representational to abstract, Los Angeles to......
You are Here - Portland Paintings
Architectural Heritage Center
This exhibit presents paintings that explore place. All of the scenes represent roads frequently traveled by the artist. The roads might seem......
S plit Surfaces: Visual Arts show--Nance Paternoster and LaValle Linn
Mel's Frame Shop
Nance Paternoster's bodies of work all have to do with breaking structure. Looking at things from a unique perspective, and carrying that......
11 a.m.
Object Focus: The Bowl
Museum of Contemporary Craft
Through a variety of engaging activities, this two-part exhibition, featuring nearly 200 bowls, asks us to consider the ubiquitous bowl in......
Elsewhere by Cynthia Lahti
PDX Contemporary Art
PDX Contemporary Art is pleased to present new works by Cynthia Lahti in 'Elsewhere', Lahti's fifth solo exhibition with the gallery. Drawn......
12 p.m.
The People's Republic of Portland
Ellyn Bye Studio
By Lauren Weedman Directed by Rose Riordan World Premiere Portland is garnering lots of attention lately–for our leadership in......
Off the Plain: Contemporary Northwest Photography
Place
An examination of our elusive and vast region offering camera-based work that is beyond flatness. Includes new work by guest artist, Bea......
EFFPortland (Experimental Film Festival Portland)
Various Portland locations
EFFPortland (Experimental Film Fest Portland) was sparked by the desire to fill the need for a Portland-based experimental media festival.......
Tamara Staples - The Magnificent Chicken
blue sky gallery
In The Magnificent Chicken, photographer Tamara Staples celebrates the champions of the chicken world at their best. Dozens of stunning......
Lucas Foglia - A Natural Order
blue sky gallery
From 2006 through 2010, Lucas Foglia created his series, A Natural Order, by befriending, photographing, and interviewing a network of people......
3 p.m.
Buckman Portland Farmers Market
Buckman Neighborhood
2013: Thursdays, May 2nd through September 26th (closed July 4th for Independence Day) Times 3:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Location The......
6 p.m.
Thursday Beer Lovers Tours - $65
Oregon Convention Center
Thursday evenings 6:00 - 9:00 pm (May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30) Our Thursday Beer Lovers Tour is the perfect way to spend an evening imbibing. It's......
7 p.m.
International Youth Silent Film Festival 2013
Hollywood Theatre
A competition for filmmakers age 20 and under to create a modern version of silent film, see it on the big screen with live accompaniment,......
7:30 p.m.
Ten Chimneys
Alder Stage
Ten Chimneys by Jeffrey Hatcher Apr 23 — May 26 Directed by Incoming Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez When life and theatre collide......
DANCE FOR A DOLLAR
Milagro Theatre
World Premiere A dance theatre presentation created by Mariana Carreño King and Daniel Jáquez Presented in English with traditional dance......
Crooked: Thrifty Thursday
CoHo Theater
Life sucks for fourteen year old Laney who, besides dealing with typical teenage angst is afflicted by a muscle disorder called dystonia,......
The People's Republic of Portland
Ellyn Bye Studio
By Lauren Weedman Directed by Rose Riordan World Premiere Portland is garnering lots of attention lately–for our leadership in......
All Classical and 45th Parallel Present: An Evening with Ida Haendel
The Old Church
One of the greatest violinists ever to grace the stage, Ida Haendel is a living legend....
My Children! My Africa
Profile Theatre
It's 1984, the height of the student uprising against the government's oppressive Apartheid system. Passionate teacher Mr. M inspires an......
Ari-Maria
The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza
triangle productions! concludes its 23rd season with the production of a new work. Ari - Maria, a modern Greek tragedy, is a musical about......
8 p.m.
Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls
Theatre Vertigo
Featured in the 1999 Humana Festival of New American Plays, Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls is a quirky journey that follows a bunch of......
Festivals
EFFPortland (Experimental Film Festival Portland)
Various Portland locations
EFFPortland (Experimental Film Fest Portland) was sparked by the desire to fill the need for a Portland-based experimental media festival. N...
Exhibitions
APEX: Harold Schlotzhauer
The Portland Art Museum
Existing in a world of energy movement and change, California native Harold Schlotzhauer's art is vibrant, bold, and complex. Drawing inspir...
CHAP Benefit Show: It Takes a Whole Village
CHAP Art Studio
CHAP Benefit Show: It Takes a Whole Village May 3 - June 4, 2013 First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 5:30-7:30pm Closing Party: ...
Chroma-Culture
Bullseye Gallery
In conjunction with BECon 2013, Bullseye gallery presents a sweeping group exhibition that explores the use of color in contemporary kiln-gl...
Claire Cowie Unreliable Source, Jaq Chartier Ultra Marine
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
The Elizabeth Leach Gallery is pleased to present Unreliable Source, drawings, sculpture and photographs by Claire Cowie May 2 - June 29 and...
Critical Art Ensemble: Acceptable Losses
Philip Feldman Gallery and Project Room
Critical Art Ensemble (CAE) brings its Acceptable Losses exhibition to the Feldman Gallery and Project Space. Acceptable Losses is an exhibi...
Desert Air: Photographs by George Steinmetz
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Does sailing a hundred feet above camel caravans appeal to your sense of adventure? How about drifting high above a honeycomb of ancient abo...
Fierce: Animal Life from the Collection
The Portland Art Museum
Animals have always held a special place in our hearts. Focusing on both wild and domestic animals of all kinds, Fierce is a photography exh...
From Stereoscopes to Televisions: The Evolution of Home Entertainment
Pittock Mansion
With high-tech home electronics like Xboxes and iPads among the nation's most popular purchases, now is the perfect time to see Pittock Mans...
Kim Osgood and Michael Dailey
Laura Russo Gallery
First Thursday Reception May 2, 5-8pm. Kim Osgood's lively monotypes portray an energetic and whimsical chronicle of flora, fauna, and domes...
Lucas Foglia - A Natural Order
blue sky gallery
From 2006 through 2010, Lucas Foglia created his series, A Natural Order, by befriending, photographing, and interviewing a network of peopl...
Mysteriously Close-Up
New Seasons Cafe Gallery
This exhibit features digital photography taken by the talented young artists who have participated in the Media, Arts and Technology class ...
Object Focus: The Bowl
Museum of Contemporary Craft
Through a variety of engaging activities, this two-part exhibition, featuring nearly 200 bowls, asks us to consider the ubiquitous bowl in n...
Off the Plain: Contemporary Northwest Photography
Place
An examination of our elusive and vast region offering camera-based work that is beyond flatness. Includes new work by guest artist, Bea Net...
Particles on the Wall
Ecotrust
A multi-disciplinary exhibit combining visual and literary arts, science, and historical memorabilia to explore the lasting social impacts o...
Portland-Suzhou Sister City 25th Anniversary Trails of Bliss Exhibit
Antoinette Hatfield Hall
The Trails of Bliss exhibit, by Portland artist Grace Lim, celebrates the natural beauty of Northwest Oregon on the occasion of Portland-Suz...
S plit Surfaces: Visual Arts show--Nance Paternoster and LaValle Linn
Mel's Frame Shop
Nance Paternoster's bodies of work all have to do with breaking structure. Looking at things from a unique perspective, and carrying that un...
Settling In
Oregon Jewish Museum
The Oregon Jewish Museum (OJM) at 1953 NW Kearney St. in Portland presents Settling In, an exhibit showcasing the immigrant experience in Or...
Tamara Staples - The Magnificent Chicken
blue sky gallery
In The Magnificent Chicken, photographer Tamara Staples celebrates the champions of the chicken world at their best. Dozens of stunning port...
UO Digital Arts BFA Exhibition
White Box
UO Digital Arts BFA Exhibition ? You're Welcome May 21 ? June 29 Special Reception First Thursday June 6th 6:00 pm ? 9:00 pm ARTISTS: MA...
Urban Walls by Joyce Hill
gallery 6 pdx
Joyce Hill is a mixed media collage artist from Buffalo, New York presenting her dynamic urban based collage in Portland for the first time ...
You are Here - Portland Paintings
Architectural Heritage Center
This exhibit presents paintings that explore place. All of the scenes represent roads frequently traveled by the artist. The roads might see...
Tours
Alphabet District Culinary Tour
NW 23rd and Savier
A unique culinary experience created for food lovers, by food lovers! Explore the historic Alphabet District and NW 23rd Avenue, and taste ...
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Pittock Mansion
For anyone who ever wondered, What's behind that door?? while visiting Portland's historic Pittock Mansion, Behind-the-Scenes Tours will be ...
Best of Portland Walking Tour
Hilton Hotel on Broadway
Discover Portland the green and eco-friendly way. This award-winning walk clarifies why Portland is regularly recognized as one of the best ...
Beyond Bizarre Walking Tour
Old Town Pizza
New for 2012! If you've seen the "Ghost Hunters", "Ghost Adventures," or "Paranormal State" TV shows, then this is the right adventure for y...
Chocolate Decadence Tour
The Heathman Hotel
Let us demonstrate and indulge you in the diversity of chocolate: beans, bars, whipped, truffles, cocktails, melted, served as a drink, and ...
Downtown & The Pearl District Culinary Tour
Downtown Portland
A unique culinary experience created for food lovers, by food lovers! Stroll through Portland's historic and vibrant downtown and the artsy...
Epicurean Excursion
The Heathman Hotel
A unique and delicious walking tour where you'll taste the foods and sip the drinks - while discovering Portland's amazing culinary scene. I...
Flavor Street Food Cart Tour
The Mark Spencer Hotel
Check out Portland?s amazing curbside cuisine! Let our Resident Experts take you on a personal tour of the city's best food carts, tasting t...
N Mississippi Avenue Culinary Tour
North Portland/Mississippi Ave Culinary Tour
A unique culinary experience created for food lovers, by food lovers! Join us for a three-hour tour through Portland's newest hot spot. We...
Underground Portland Walking Tour
Old Town Pizza
All New Tour - all the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad, seedy, seamy & sinful things! Expose the sins of Portland's past on this tour...
