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Reliably hilarious Comedy Bang! Bang! probably predates your fave podcast—funnyman Scott Aukerman has hosted the show for over 13 years. Blending interviews, improv, and silly, surreal antics, Comedy Bang! Bang! has heard from guests like Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, and Seth Rogen, so you know the jokes will be on point for this live performance. Best part? It’ll be entirely improvised. LC
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Fri Aug 16)
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Age is just a number, but it can also work in your favor—just ask Taylor Tomlinson, who was a member of Forbes’ 2021 class of 30 Under 30. The now 30-year-old comedian first began performing stand-up at 16, an era in which I was busy being distinctly unfunny. On the heels of her Netflix specials Quarter-Life Crisis and Look at You, Tomlinson will return to the stage to continue slinging jokes for the millennial-and-under set. (“I don’t know if you’ve tried to convince a dude on a dating app to wear a condom lately,” says Tomlinson, “but it’s kind of like convincing a five-year-old to wear a jacket over his Halloween costume.”) LC
Helium Comedy Club, Hosford-Abernethy (Aug 30–31)
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Grab your camera and your allergy meds and get ready to experience 40 acres of dahlias featuring over 370 varieties. Floral novices and aficionados alike can sign up for flower arranging and crafts classes, listen to flower care lectures, take a bunch of flowers home, and more. Time your visit to coincide with the 41st Annual Northwest Koi Show on August 3rd and 4th, listen to local bands perform on weekends, or grab a bite to eat from a rotating selection of food carts. SL
Swan Island Dahlias, Canby (Aug 1–Sept 29)
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Obon is a summertime Japanese festival that pays tribute to one’s ancestors. The Oregon Buddhist Temple celebrates Obon annually on the first Saturday of August with food, dance, memorial visits, lantern hanging, and other joyous festivities. The highlight of the fest is a dance called “Bon Odori,” and while it will be led by Japanese dance groups, all are invited to join and celebrate ancestors and family members who have recently passed. SL
Oregon Buddhist Temple, Creston-Kenilworth (Sat Aug 3)
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For its 30th year, this fest celebrating India’s independence day has moved locations from Pioneer Courthouse Square to Beaverton City Park. The larger area will allow for more vendors, picnic vibes, a kid-friendly splash fountain, and demonstrations of cricket, mehndi henna, and classical Indian dance. At its core, the fest remains unchanged, centering live music and entertainment alongside delicious food and drink. I can’t wait to get my hands on some chaat. SL
Beaverton City Park (Sun Aug 11)
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The Ukrainian Foundation is once again inviting the Portland community to celebrate Ukrainian culture together with food, crafts, song, and dance! The two-day fest is free to attend, with donations and raffle ticket proceeds going towards medical supplies that will be sent to Ukraine. You can expect live music, workshops from skilled artisans, and lots of children’s activities. SL
Westmoreland Park, Sellwood-Moreland (Aug 24–25)
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Considering the glut of raunchy high school sex comedies that revolved around hetero teen boys attempting to pop their cherries in the ’90s and early-aughts, it’s about time we had a horny romp about queer girls trying to get laid. In this madcap dark comedy helmed by Emma Seligman (director of the nail-biter Shiva Baby), two hapless losers (played by Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri) scheme to start a self-defense club for women in order to hook up with their cheerleader crushes (Havana Rose Liu and Kaia Gerber). Naturally, hilarity ensues. It’s Book Smart meets Fight Club with acerbic shades of Heathers. Coolest part of this screening? Scout Tran, a purple belt in Brazilian jiujitsu, will deliver a live jiujitsu demo before the movie. JB
Tomorrow Theater, Richmond (Fri Aug 9)
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Quick, sardonic script-flipper Michelle Buteau holds her own amid the current pack of aging dude comics bickering over whether human rights are funny, and Ilana Glazer is rapidly becoming a legendary millennial freak. (Yes, the batshit angel from Broad City still exists, she’s still hilarious, and she’s spoken up about the genocide in Gaza. Try to keep up!) It’s only natural that the two should join forces in Babes, the one-night-stand comedy and directorial debut from Pamela Adlon, aka the voice of Bobby on King of the Hill. Women rock!! This “BFF BOGO” bonanza means when you buy a ticket, you’ll also receive one for a friend. Nearby bar The End will serve up a “BFF drink special,” and if all of that isn’t cute enough for you, friendship bracelets will also be up for grabs. LC
Tomorrow Theater, Richmond (Sat Aug 10)
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Celebrating its rebranding to reflect its new-ish home in Portland, this festival is a don’t-miss—attendees can catch over 150 films and animations from over 30 countries, including everything from cinema classics to projects that explore cutting-edge technology in filmmaking. It makes sense that the festival will be held at OMSI again this year; speakers and panel presentations will center on the film medium’s sciencey, tech-driven future, and attendees can check out dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium and virtual reality showcases. LC
OMSI, Central Eastside (Aug 21–25)
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Created by a team of self-described “bizarre” Portlanders, the forthcoming comedy series Fogtown brings a blend of old-school puppetry and 3D environments to the screen. (If you’re into effects like The Mandalorian achieved, you’ll appreciate this small-scale version.) Attendees of this screening can be the first to catch the long-in-development TV pilot and partake in a “lively, audience-participation-driven Fogtown video game” session. The show’s cast and creators will also be in attendance to chat about Fogtown‘s decade-long development. LC
Tomorrow Theater, Richmond (Thurs Aug 22)
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Roger Corman passed in May at 98 years old, and the subversive director/producer behind low-budget sci-fi and horror gems like The Masque of the Red Death, Piranha, Little Shop of Horrors, and Boxcar Bertha deserves nothing less than a full week of celebration. The Hollywood understands this, so head there for screenings of all of the aforementioned films, plus many others. Corman helped launch the careers of many of the films’ directors and actors, including Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson, Peter Bogdanovich, Penelope Spheeris, James Cameron, and Pam Grier. LC
Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District (Aug 22–29)
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It’s been a dozen years since the founders of pFriem met at a kid’s birthday party in 2011, bonded over their love of beer and family, and started their well-known Oregon brewery. Help them celebrate with this free, family-friendly festival, which will include lawn games, food trucks, plenty of pFriem beers, exclusive ciders from Son of Man, and three sets of live music from Music Festival of the Gorge, including headliner Scott Pemberton. The event will also raise money for Hood River County School District music programs. JB
Hood River Waterfront, Hood River (Sat Aug 3)
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Vampires be warned: The city of North Plains’ quaint flagship event pays tribute to all things elephant garlic with a car show, vendors, music, and more. They’ll even coronate a Garlic King and Queen and host a parade in which floats toss out candy and heads of garlic. JB
Jessie Mays Community Park, North Plains (Aug 9–11)
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Elk Cove Vineyards, the first vineyard and winery in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, will shine a light on a variety of lesser-known, under-the-radar local wine producers—most don’t even have their own tasting room, so you’ll be tasting some exclusive offerings. Plus, DJ Jimbo will set the mood with a breezy yacht rock soundtrack, while food vendors like Renegade and Los Kopitos will provide nourishment. Should you be in the mood for a melty, toasty treat, 1927 S’mores Company will be present in honor of National S’mores Day. JB
Elk Cove Vineyards, Gaston (Sat Aug 10)
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The Craft Beer & Wine Fest spotlights over 60 craft brews, 20 wineries, and several distilleries within Vancouver’s historic Esther Short Park. Along with all the food and booze your heart desires, the festival brings together unique art, local food, and dad rock aplenty from Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys, CCR cover band Revisiting Creedence, the Queen tribute Queen Mother, the Cheap Trick homage A Cheaper Trick, and the Cars-inspired Candy-O. JB
Esther Short Park, Vancouver (Aug 9–11)
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If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to live as a Scandinavian seafaring warrior, here’s your chance. You’ll get to see demonstrations, historical reenactments, and thrilling battle scenes, try custom beers made by local brewers exclusively for the event, and enjoy Nordic food, mead, and aquavit from Nordic Northwest’s onsite restaurant Broder Söder. You can also browse goods from vendors, play Viking games, check out live music performances, and see a replica of a Viking ship. After nightfall, gather round a fire and dance beneath the stars. Wear your best Viking finery if you really want to go all out. JB
Nordic Northwest, Metzger (Aug 23–24)
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Pickathon is back, baby! Beloved for its wide-ranging acts, pastoral setting, and pioneering sustainability practices, the long-running music festival will celebrate its 25th year with a plethora of talent including Aussie indie rock phenom Courtney Barnett, prolific alt-country royal Bonnie “Prince” Billy (aka Will Oldham), retro-soul revivalist Durand Jones, and folk ensemble Elephant Revival. I am most excited to see Texas-born singer-songwriter Jess Williamson, whose flawless album Time Ain’t Accidental has been on repeat for me since its release last summer.
Pendarvis Farm, Happy Valley (Aug 1–4)
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Paying homage to the Black musicians and artists of the short-lived wartime housing development that was destroyed by a flood in 1948, the Vanport Jazz Festival invites surviving members of the Vanport community, renowned musical talent, and jazz aficionados to join together and honor this local history. This year, the festival’s lineup is more impressive than ever, with performances from Grammy-nominated vocalist Stokley, jazz singer-songwriter Esperanza Spalding, and soul-jazz prodigy Patrice Rushen (if you’re not familiar with her 1982 album Straight from the Heart, queue it up RIGHT NOW.) AV
Colwood Golf Course, Cully (Aug 2–3)
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Between spreading rumors about “You Oughta Know” in elementary school (did you know it was written about Full House‘s Uncle Joey?), reading the lyrics to “Ironic” in my middle school language arts class, and wearing a vintage tour shirt during my college years, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill has always been a part of my life. The album continues to ring through the cultural zeitgeist with Gen Z royalty like Olivia Rodrigo naming it as inspiration. The iconic Canadian singer-songwriter will honor her past, present, and future on her Triple Moon tour with a variety of songs from her 10-album career. And, to add even more teen angst, JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS ARE OPENING.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Sun Aug 4)
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PNW rock royalty Sleater-Kinney will stop by Portland to support their latest album Little Rope. The cathartic, post-punk-driven album tackles personal and national grief with nods to the loss of Brownstein’s parents and the overturn of Roe v. Wade. In a statement from the band, Brownstein writes, “We’re always mixing the personal and the political but on this record, despite obviously thinking so much about politics, we were really thinking about the person—ourselves or versions of ourselves or iterations of depression or loneliness—in the middle of the chaos.” Aussie pub rock band Amyl and the Sniffers will open. AV
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown (Wed Aug 7)
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Olivia Rodrigo rose to fame over the pandemic with the release of her breakup anthem “Driver’s License” and subsequent debut album, Sour. Her powerful vocals, relatable vulnerability, and effortless cool-girl style set a new standard for her fellow Gen Z pop stars. While I thoroughly enjoyed Sour, her sophomore album hit me even harder. GUTS is angry, witty, nostalgic, and could easily soundtrack a ’90s teen movie. Rodrigo harnesses the wrath of Hole, the vocal gymnastics of Fiona Apple, and the dance-worthy basslines of the Breeders while never coming off as an inferior copy. She will support the album on her first arena tour alongside the rapidly rising bedroom pop gem PinkPantheress. AV
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Sat Aug 10)
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Alabama-based artist Ethel Cain (aka Hayden Silas Anhedönia) will bring her ethereal Gregorian chant-inspired indie pop to town in support of her critically acclaimed album, Preacher’s Daughter. The concept album draws on her personal experience as the daughter of a deacon while crafting a fictionalized horror narrative centered around the character of Ethel Cain (spoiler alert: closing track “Stranger” reveals that she runs away from home only to be murdered and eaten by a cannibalistic psychopath.) AV
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown (Tues Aug 13)
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It isn’t rare to see Doug Martsch’s ever-evolving indie rock troupe Built to Spill on a local marquee, but it is rare to see them perform an older album in its entirety. They will perform my personal favorite, There’s Nothing Wrong With Love, for the album’s 30th anniversary. I can’t wait to hear them play lovelorn anthems like “Big Dipper,” “Car,” and “Dystopian Dream Girl.” Dreamy Hoboken rockers Yo La Tengo will join the bill with tracks from their newly released album, This Stupid World. AV
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown (Wed Aug 14)
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TBH, I’ve been pissed at Dave Grohl ever since he insinuated that Taylor Swift doesn’t sing live, which is rich coming from a man whose performances don’t require choreography. Nevertheless, the Foo Fighters’ self-titled debut album will always occupy a special place in my heart. The album is right up there with ’90s slacker rock favs like Teenage Fanclub’s Bandwagonesque and Sebadoh’s Bakesale, showcasing peak pop songwriting on tracks like “Big Me” and “This Is A Call.” Their All or Nothing At All will mark the return of live music to Providence Park for the first time in nearly 20 years. Chrissie Hynde’s iconic rock quartet the Pretenders and indie rock star Alex G will support. AV
Providence Park, Goose Hollow (Fri Aug 16)
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I first became acquainted with Alabaman singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield (aka Waxahatchee) through her fifth album Saint Cloud—I’ll admit, I was late to the party. My love of jangly Camera Obscura-esque tracks like “Can’t Do Much” compelled me to give the entire album a listen, but it was reflective folk-rock songs like “St Cloud” and “Lilacs” that made me a fan. After four years of playing the album to death, Waxahatchee has finally dropped a follow-up! She will return to Portland to support her sixth album, Tigers Blood, which leans deeper into a country sound with love songs that she describes as “gritty and unromantic.” Brooklyn-based folk rock band Woods will open the show alongside legendary bassist Toody Cole (of Dead Moon). AV
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown (Sat Aug 17)
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The punk icon and eternal kool thing (best known for her time in Sonic Youth) will stop by Portland to support her sophomore solo album, The Collective.Taking inspiration from Jennifer Egan’s 2022 novel The Candy House, the album is heavy on crunchy beats with rap verses about mundane thoughts and modern nightmares. Honestly, it kind of sounds like an album that Beck would have released in the ’90s. Don’t miss an opening set from poet and experimental musician Moor Mother. AV
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Sat Aug 31)
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Performance Works NorthWest continues to incubate some of the most interesting dance and time-based performance art in the city, and they do it all from an unassuming little building off Foster Road. Luckily for me, that’s walking distance from my place, so I’m often posted up in the audience for the organization’s affordable performances. This one was organized by the Portland-based group Physical Education—aka dancers Allie Hankins, Takahiro Yamamoto, keyon gaskin, and Lu Yim—who will activate the space with three days of sliding-scale programming. Their third “semi-annual” SAY WHEN Mini-Festival includes performances by queer, trans, and gender nonconforming artists, plus a short film, haunting tunes, and more. LC
Performance Works NorthWest, Foster-Powell (Aug 1–3)
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The Original Practice Shakespeare Festival brings its productionsoutdoors each summer, interpreting the Bard’s work in the classic First Folio style (that means limited rehearsal, an onstage prompter, and a fast-paced, improvisational feel). “Shakespeare should feel a little dangerous,” the fest’s promotional materials explain, and nothing sounds more dangerous to me than hopping on stage in front of a crowd to perform a barely rehearsed Elizabethan play. Check out the calendar for dates and locations of plays performed in parks across the city, including Succession-esque tragedy King Lear and forbidden love folktale Cymbeline this month. LC
Various locations (Aug 2–25)
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Created and performed by an “all trans or gender-nonconforming cast and crew,” Wager All transforms the Decemberists’ seminal album The Hazards of Love into a magical by-donation rock opera. The Portland-grown indie folk band’s ethereal style lends itself to the opera’s plot, which follows a young couple who “rely on the magic and power of love to set them free.” It’s a no-brainer for those of us who relentlessly blasted “16 Military Wives” in high school. LC
Lincoln Hall, South Park Blocks (Aug 3–11)
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Heads up, your fantasy besties are hitting the scrappy Clinton Street Theater stage on August 4. San Francisco’s fave underground drag diva Peaches Christ and living legend Mink Stole (aka John Waters’ longtime muse) will lead this “intimate, revelatory, and heartfelt” cabaret show, which sees the duo share stories, film clips, and original songs. Expect an “uncensored exposé” tailored to fans of cult cinema and drag history—Stole has appeared in all of Waters’ feature films, as well as But I’m A Cheerleader and All About Evil, while Christ co-hosts the cult cinema podcast Midnight Mass. LC
Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy (Sun Aug 4)
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From last year’s psychedelic GLOOP at PICA’s Time-Based Arts Festival to The Weight of the World and It Girl Halloween parties, Portland’s premier drag clown Carla Rossi, aka Two-Spirit Grand Ronde/Siletz artist Anthony Hudson, has been earning her title all around town lately. And guess what? Now Dr. Carla needs your money. Cough it up, people. She might not have…you know…a degree in counseling, but she does have a couch and a full bar. And for this night of improvisational drag comedy, she’ll be joined by Svetlana Trantastic to welcome a “special celebrity client,” multimedia performance artist Pepper Pepper, to plop down on the sofa for some psychological optimizing. LC
Tomorrow Theater, Richmond (Fri Aug 16)
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You might have already seen Drew Afualo speaking truth to sexism in one of her viral TikTok videos, which routinely garner millions of views. Afualo’s talked about her no-bullshit feminist mentality in a Los Angeles Times op-ed and in New York Times, NYLON, and Rolling Stone portfolios; in other words, you should learn her name. The misogyny watchdog is one-half of the Two Idiot Girls podcast with Deison Afualo, and the duo will spill tea, answer fan questions, and hopefully roast unsavory men on stage for this live edition of the pod. The event also celebrates the release of Drew’s commanding new book Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve. LC
Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn (Wed Aug 21)
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Writer, social practice artist, and Umi Organic noodle-maker Lola Milholland tells the story of her colorful upbringing in Portland’s Holman House in Group Living and Other Recipes. The book “recounts Milholland’s childhood in the nineties, [as] the child of iconoclastic hippies…[who] threw open the doors of their rambling house to long-term visitors and unusual guests.” Milholland’s early experience of communal living led to “transcendent meals and ecstatic parties,” which is more than I can say for most of my roommate experiences, so I’m listening! She’ll chat about the book with Margarett Waterbury, the editor-in-chief of Distiller who penned Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland’s Whiskies. LC
Powell’s City of Books, Pearl District (Mon Aug 5)
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Willy Vlautin was born in Reno, but his artistic output found its footing in the Pacific Northwest—for over 20 years, he’s been the singer-songwriter and guitarist for the Portland-grown alt-country band Richmond Fontaine. The experience still informs his writing style and character development in fiction. (His last novel, The Night Always Comes, explored gentrification, greed, and opportunism within Portland’s housing crisis, lending a needed voice to an issue that impacts us all in one way or another.) His new tome, The Horse, centers the working class again but adds in fantastical elements and dream sequences that might pique the interest of new readers. Vlautin will chat about it with Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers. LC
Powell’s City of Books, Pearl District (Fri Aug 16)
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Back for the second time following a pandemic hiatus, the Jade Night Market draws over 5,000 people in celebration of Asian Pacific American culture and community. Browse wares from local vendors, nom on delicious multicultural eats, and check out live entertainment ranging from hula dancing to taiko drumming. I’m excited to try modern Korean comfort food from Rice Thief and grab some taiyaki from CosCakes. SL
PCC Southeast Campus, South Tabor (Sat Aug 10)
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of one of Portland’s most vibrant street fairs. Hawthorne Boulevard will once again be closed to cars and filled with vendors, food, music, and family-friendly entertainment. You’ve got all day to mosey up and down Hawthorne while perusing wares from more than 200 local businesses. Live performances from acts including Zimbabwean dance music group Boka Marimba and country swing band Elisabeth Ames & The Countrypolitans will span two stages. I’m looking forward to people-watching, dog-petting, and cooling off with a frozen treat. SL
SE 36th & Hawthorne, Hawthorne District (Sun Aug 25)
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This summer-long festival of bikey fun is an annual highlight for pedal-powered Portlanders. From June through August, riders of all ages are invited to join hundreds of events independently organized by community members like you. Although the famous World Naked Bike Ride is on hiatus this year, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded bikers at events like an adoptees of color ride, a Kim Petras ride, and a Lord of the Rings ride. JW
Various locations (Aug 1–31)
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Providence’s annual celebration of biking and bridges closes the upper decks of the Marquam and Fremont Bridges to cars and opens them to cyclists of all ages and skill levels! Choosing from different routes and rides, or stay on your own two feet for the Bridge Stride, a five-mile walk that offers spectacular views of the Willamette River. Kiddos 12 and younger can register to ride a three-mile route for free. SL
Various locations (Sun Aug 11)
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Started in the summer of 1997, the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby brings thousands of spectators to watch costumed riders zoom down an extinct volcano in homemade “cars” bedecked like beer carts, a cup of noodles, Mater from Cars, and other quirky designs. The questionably road-safe event is a hallmark of Portland summer that celebrates the intersection of engineering and art. The mid-mountain viewing alley, lovingly referred to as “Blood Alley,” is where spectators can find a BYO beer garden and concession stands with food and drink for purchase. SL
Mt. Tabor Park, Mt. Tabor (Sat Aug 17)
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There’s no doubt that Portland has a solid skating culture, and the community is only getting bigger. Appropriately, Rockstar is bringing a brand new three-day skateboarding competition to the city, taking over Waterfront Park with creative courses tailored to show off “ooh” and “ahh”-inducing tricks and skills. You can see elite pros and talented newcomers compete on both street and park venues while enjoying live music, art installations, and more. Can’t make it out? The competitions will be live streamed on ThePlatfrm.com. SL
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Downtown (Aug 23–25)
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Multidisciplinary artist MK Guth’s last show at Elizabeth Leach, Touching Matter, focused on social ritual, incorporating objects with “implied performativity” and extending opportunities for reflective audience engagement. Guth’s latest solo exhibition, Distant Dreamer, dives into her archive to cherry-pick from themes and materials used across the artist and PNCA professor emeritus’ 30-year career. “Full of adjacent tangents and aestheticized renditions, the result is what one could call a ‘performance’ by an indomitable artist very much connected to her own thesis,” the gallery explains. Translation? Anticipate a range of multimedia works that revisit and expand upon Guth’s wide-reaching oeuvre, including textile works and sculptures from repurposed materials. LC
Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Pearl District (Aug 1–Sept 28)
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Google doesn’t often classify movies as “family/horror,” but Coraline is one of the few flicks that fits the bill. The 2009 LAIKA film, which follows an audacious 11-year-old who finds an alternate world populated by strange characters (including a button-eyed Other Mother), is based on the creepiest, most addictive Neil Gaiman book I read as a seventh-grader. If the book/movie’s lanky black cat elicits your nostalgia, I recommend spending an afternoon with Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail, LAIKA’s path of six-foot Cat sculptures stationed throughout downtown Portland. The free art trail’s public unveiling on August 2 will include curated maps to guide your adventure. LC
Various locations (Aug 2–Oct 13)
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I’m in Georgia O’Keeffe’s camp when it comes to the summer heat, but that doesn’t mean everyone else shouldn’t enjoy the season. “Summer amplifies our sense of aliveness, of being in the world among other beings…Temperaments become whimsical yet cognizant—we are uniquely attuned to the exterior and we want to revel in it, to enjoy one another,” ILY2 posits. The gallery’s new group exhibition was designed to be viewed in the sunshine during its summer closure. Gone Fishin’ is installed in ILY2’s windows, so you can stroll by and see pieces by Emma Kohlmann, Morgan Buck, Tanner Lind, Bonnie Lucas, and many others. The show should provide more than enough artistic inspiration to tide you over before the gallery’s fall and winter exhibitions. LC
ILY2, Pearl District (Aug 3–31)
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Mixed-media artist Erik Geschke, who’s also a professor at Portland State University’s Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design, explores “modernity, hierarchy, and artifice” in his painstaking constructions. Subterfuge imagines simulacrum that reference everything from the human body to industrial design, and working in sculpture, drawing, and video, Geschke creates an intriguing array of forms to interrupt your expectations. I’ll have to head to Well Well to get the full scoop, but I can’t help but be intrigued by this two-eared sculpture. LC
Well Well, Kenton (Aug 3–Sept 1)
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