A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Science on Tap presents The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another | A Look at 8 Key Inventions, Little Known Inventors
Join Science on Tap on May 21 for a presentation by the author of “The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another” .
Wagsworth Grooming Offers Safe Space for Dog Grooming in Tualatin! | One Dog at a Time, Nail Trim, Bath, Brush Out & More!
To make sure customers and their dogs are safe, Wagsworth Grooming is only taking one dog at a time.
Auto Mate Insurance Solutions Offers to Waive Broker Fees to Those in Need | Auto Mate Saves An Average of $960 per Customer!
As one of Portland’s highest-ranked brokers, Auto Mate works w/ 70+ companies and saves an average of $960 per customer.
Les Saisons NW Presents Artisan Weekly Meal Kits | Local Deliveries & Pickups Mondays & Tuesdays
Artisan Weekly Meal Kits made from scratch with organic seasonal ingredients sourced from New Seasons, Sauvie Island and my own farm and garden.
360 Labs Virtual Tours Presents PDXgiga | A New Way to Explore Portland, Interactive 500 Megapixel Image
To celebrate their 6th anniversary during the pandemic and our love of our hometown, 360 Labs has built a new way to explore Portland virtually.
La Provence & Petite Provence Restaurantes Offering Takeout & Dine In | Family Meals, Take & Bake Pastries, Multiple Locations
La Provence & Petite Provence Restaurants are open for dine-in (see website for specific hours), takeout (call-in, walk-in orders, App orders), as well as fresh baked bread, pastries, and desserts daily at our bakery counter.
Boedecker Cellars is Valley-Grown, Portland-made & Delivered for Free! | Save 10% w/ Coupon Code
Save 10% off Pinot noir, Rosé, Chardonnay and more!
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($200+): Dance Nights, Kitten Yoga, Rose Festival Porch Parade, Trivia & More! | May 14-17, 2020
The weekend is back, Portland! This week is a good time to try virtual trivia if you haven’t yet. The Rose Festival Porch Parade starts this weekend and continues through the end of the month. And spice up game night with this new creation from Zombie Circus Goats!
Portland in the News: Scaled Down Naked Bike Ride; Pickles to Play Ball; Retail OK to Reopen Friday & More! | May 14, 2020
Comedian Trevor Noah, from the Daily Show, mused this week how strange this year’s naked bike ride will be now that bikers can’t ride in a group.
Oregon has given retailers the OK to open on Friday. They’re allowed to open as long as they’re not in a mall.
And Oregon Zoo is considering options to reopen safely, including one-way trails.
I Love Gamay Presents Virtual Gamay Tasting | Free Virtual Tasting, Tasting Packs Available @ SE Wine Collective
The Gamay show must go on! In May, I Love Gamay is bringing you three opportunities to connect and revel with us in the magic of Gamay!
Oregon Humane Society Presents Virtual Kitten Yoga | A Slow, Playful, Flow Open To All Levels, Benefit for OHS
Join Oregon Humane Society for a fun virtual fitness class with our feline friends!
International Pinot Noir Celebration Trunk Sale | Featuring Meals by Elephants Delicatessen, No Contact Pickup, Order by Friday for Sunday Pickup
May 17 – The International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) and Elephants Delicatessen are joining together this weekend for an awesome parking lot Trunk Sale of wine and food.
Resilience Outdoor Conference Online | Creating a Foundation for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), & LGBTQ Communities
Join the Resilience community online on May 16th – 17, 2020. The Resilience Outdoor Conference aspires for people from all backgrounds to see themselves reflected in outdoor leaders.
PDXWIT Presents: May Virtual Happy Hour Hosted by Autodesk | Free, Register In Zoom, Theme: Keeping Community Alive
May 19 – This month’s theme is Keeping Community Alive. To facilitate this discussion our conversation starter will be: What tech tools are you using to stay connected to your community?
Threshold Brewing & Blending Open for Takeout & Delivery in SE Portland | Free Same-day Home Delivery, Constantly Rotating Taplist
Threshold Brewing & Blending in Montavilla offers free same-day home delivery and daily taproom hours.
Koi Fusion Korean Mexican Fusion Open for Takeout Across Portland | Delivery Available
A fusion of Korean & Mexican classic fare, such as kimchi quesadillas, from a takeaway food stand.
Night Light Lounge is Open for Takeout in SE Portland | Friday & Saturdays, Burgers, Truffle Fries, Ice Cream & More!
Night Light Lounge is doing takeou on Fridas and Saturdayst! Get our delicious burgers and fries all weekend long in SE Portland!
Bergerac Bistro Offering Pickup & Delivery in SE Portland | Dinners for 2, Quiches, Cheese Kits & More!
Bergerac Bistro is launching a NEW menu of dinners for two, desserts, quiches as well as pantry items and sauces for all your at home dinner needs!
Black Wagon Now Open in North Portland | Children’s Apparel, Toys, Books, Bedding, Furniture
Black Wagon offers stylish and affordable clothing and shoes for kids newborn to 14 years. We also carry books, puzzles, toys and baby accessories.
Mississippi Pizza Pub Is Open for Delivery & Takeout in North Portland | Full Menu, Pizza, Gluten Free, Salads, Beer, Wine, Lunch Special
Mississippi Pizza Pub is open for takeout and delivery from their entire menu including pizzas, gluten free and vegan pizzas, and fresh salads.
Tight Tacos Open for Delivery & Pickup in NE & SE Portland! | Authentic Street Tacos Made From Scratch
Tight Tacos creates authentic Mexican street tacos using handmade tortillas, scratch marinated meats from family recipes!
New Portland Jobs: Mercy Corps, United Way, Multnomah County, Portland Tennis & Education & More! | May 12, 2020
Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, ICF, Oregon City & More!
Seven Virtues Coffee Roasters Now Open for Pickup | Order Online, Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Tea, & Pastries
Seven Virtues Coffee Roasters is now open to serve coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and pastries!
Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade Celebrates Community! | Join the Fun, Unleash Your Creativity, Explore The Parade Map
May Rose Festival has always been a celebration of people, events, and traditions; bridging communities in the City of Roses and beyond. This spring we are asking members of the community to celebrate with us by decorating their front porches.
Remember Game Night? Weird New Game Funds on Kickstarter, From a Portland-based Team
Zombie Circus Goats is a strategic new card game about everyone’s favorite things: Zombies, Goblins, Goats, and Shouting!
Science on Tap Presents High Anxiety: The Gut Microbiota’s Effect on Mental Health | Free, Featuring Dr. Lisa Sardinia
May 14 – What do the gut and the brain talk about? Our gut microbiome is filled with yeasts and bacteria that help digest food, but also have shown to be associated with central nervous system function.
Virtual OMSI Science Pub: Earthquakes in the PNW | Free, w/ Valerie Sahakian, PhD, University of Oregon Assistant Professor
May 12 – How likely are we to feel earthquake ground shaking, at any given time – and how strong will it be? We turn to seismic hazard to answer this question.
Beyond PICA Virtual Fundraiser | Featuring 30+ Artists, Artist Conversations, Performance Works, Dance Parties & More!
May 14-16 – Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) presents Beyond Now, a party with a purpose, a fundraiser for PICA featuring over 30 artists!
Gluten Free Gem Bakery Open for Walk-up Orders in NE Portland | Order in Advance for Zero Contact Pickup
Gluten free bakery Gem is now offering special pop-ups at their retail cafe for Saturdays the month of May. Advance ordering required.
New Deal Distillery Offering Moscow Mule Gift Pack | Curbside Pickup, Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Idea
New Deal Distillery is introducing a Moscow Mule Gift Pack! Right on time for Mother’s Day!
Tusk & Ava Gene’s Now Offering Take Out in SE Portland | Family Style Meals, Mimosa Kit, Mother’s Day Bouquets & more!
Ava Gene’s and Tusk is celebrating Moms with brunch kits and other special items to make your day easier and more delicious
Portland Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Country Drive-Thru: Lake Oswego: Wine, Food, Ruby Jewel! | Order Ahead for Food
Drive thorough wine country this weekend for wine, wood-fired provisions, fresh cut flowers and ruby jewel ice cream!
Oregon Air National Guard Salutes Frontline Workers Friday | Catch Flyovers in Portland Area From 8:50-9:30a
Oregon Air National Guard is planning to salute frontline workers on May 8 with flyovers all across the state.
Many Portland Mother’s Day Weekend Events: Wine Specials, Brunch, Yoga, Trivia, DJs & More! | May 7-10, 2020
The weekend is back, Portland! What better way to thank Mom than to get her something nice or a yummy wine delivery, or surprise her with a Tea from Pix Patisserie.
Portland in the News: South Portland Now Official; Drive Through Dances; One Step Closer to Gasoline Replacement & More! | May 7, 2020
A team of international scientists, including some from OSU, recently made a key breakthrough toward developing a cleaner alternative to gasoline.
South Portland now has its own address.
And Lucky Devil Strip Club in SE Portland has opened a drive-thru food service, with dancers.
The COOP! Food Truck Serves up BBQ in Clackamas & Oregon City | For Meat Lovers & Plant Lovers!
The COOP! food truck is offering a BBQ menu for everyone! Meat lovers or plant lovers.