Archive for June 2026
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
The Portland Spirit has big plans to open a new restaurant in the former Rose Festival headquarters in Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Read MoreMcMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
July 18-19 – Celebrate creativity in the heart of Oregon wine country at the McMinnville Art Festival, a free two-day outdoor event showcasing the work of talented artists and artisans from across the region.
Read MorePRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
June 12 – Celebrate PRIDE at the Museum with an evening of science, community, and joyful exploration!
Read MoreVillain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
July 17-19 – Tattooing is more than body art—it’s a global language of identity, resilience, and self-expression.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($92): McMenamins Presents Justin Nozuka @ Mission Theater | Folk, Rock + R&B
October 20 – Justin Nozuka is a singer-songwriter and producer born in Queens, New York and raised in Toronto, Canada.
Read More7 Wonders of the Gorge @ Portland Spirit | Jet Boat Cruise, Majestic Views
Experience some of the most majestic views of the lower Columbia River Gorge visible by water aboard the Explorer Jetboat!
Read MoreBigfoot Adventure Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Learn the History of Bigfoot on a Jetboat
On this Columbia River boat tour, you’ll explore the history and lore of Bigfoot while traveling 80 miles roundtrip on a high-speed jetboat from Portland to Multnomah Falls.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($72): Volunteer With SOLVE and Win Portland Pickles Tickets | Clean and restore neighborhoods and natural areas
Looking for a meaningful way to spend a few hours in Portland this summer?
Read MoreWatch 2026 World Cup Games @ Sticky Wicket | 7 TVs, 16 Taps, POG Shots
Watch World Cup games with 7 TVs (sound on upon request), 16 taps (beer, draft cocktails, cider, seltzer, and one NA IPA). Have a “POG Shot”, a passionfruit, orange, and guava shot that includes rum.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($46): McMenamins presents Holi Summer Fest: A Celebration of Color @ Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR | Organic Colors, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Party
HOLI HAI! After four sold-out Holi Festivals Anjali & The Kid bring their color throw experience to Forest Grove for their biggest Holi yet featuring all organic colors handmade by farmers and tribal communities in India.
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