Your weekly guide to events and activities in Portland. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.
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This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for all ages. Highlights Free with admission • Magnolia Floral Showcase • Magnolia Walk in...
The BrazilTones will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s transit mall! The BrazilTones are Deborah Bayardino on vocals, Ronnie Robins on guitar and vocals and Brian L. Davis on percussion. They embrace the beauty, poetic lyrics and rhythmic wonder of Bossa Nova, Samba and MPB...
Students will take a guided, interactive journey through six continents where they will discover the instruments, sounds and expressive cultures of the peoples who call these places home. Includes a hands-on exploration of musical instruments and other activities. (Grades K-8) Register Today Apr...
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe cordially invites you to the first annual meeting of the Dead Poets Society, an open mic for dead people and their enthusiasts. This National Poetry Month, we’re celebrating the voices of poets from the past. Join us to celebrate the work of your favorite dead...
大家一齐來阅读有趣的书籍, 唱歌和童谣....! 在家長陪同下，欢迎六岁以下儿童参加粵/英双语讲故事时间。 参加人数有限，先到先得。 由图书馆基金会赞助。 Join us for a live storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more! Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library.
Curious about artificial intelligence (AI) but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed for adults with little or no tech background who want to understand what AI is, how it’s used in everyday life, and how to try it themselves. We’ll break down big concepts into...
Get involved with Johnson Creek Watershed Council to care for this urban greenspace. Leach Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in outer SE Portland. Beyond the manicured paths of the garden are several acres of forests and fields which have become overr
We can help you with technology! Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more. Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing..
Join our English Conversation Group and enhance your language skills in a supportive and engaging environment! Practice speaking, listening, and expressing yourself confidently with fellow language enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, the group welcomes everyone looking to...
Join us every Tuesday at the West Slope Community Library for Family Storytime! Best suited for ages 0-5. We will sing, read books, and maybe even meet a puppet or two! 20-30 minutes of storytime followed by time for children to play and caregivers to visit and connect. No registration required.
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
Join us for stories, movement, and music in this storytime for preschoolers. Ages 3-6.
Improve your English language reading, writing, and speaking skills. Classes are hosted by a TESOL* certified instructor from Goodwill Industries. Textbook and materials are provided. Classes are held weekly on Tuesdays, and the public is welcome to attend at any time. *TESOL stands for Teaching...
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go – check THPRD’s..
Let's talk about books! Connect virtually with fellow book lovers as we chat about what we're currently reading and what's in our TBR (that's to-be-read) piles. Join via Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606...
Trivia Tuesday at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Test your knowledge and compete for Station Taphouse gift cards! Prizes: 1st – $35, 2nd – $28, 3rd – $21. See you there!
🎉 We're throwing open the doors, and it's time to celebrate! UpStart Collective is officially moving into our new home at **Big Pink** — one of Portland's most iconic buildings — and we want you there to kick things off with us on the 5th floor. Co
Storytime with your toddler is the perfect time to listen, learn, sing, move and play together! Each storytime includes stories and songs followed by free play. This storytime is 45 minutes long and is designed for children ages 18 - 36 months. Siblings are welcome.
Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We’ll sing some lullabies and get to know one another. Due to the this particular age group’s sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING...
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the.
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Instructor supervised open play for all skill levels ages 24 months – 8 years old. One hour time includes warm up, event rotation areas, and play time. Ages 24 months – 8 years old. Co-Ed. A guardian must stay and be on the floor for any child under 3 years of age.
Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. Storytime lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by playtime for...
We’d love for you to experience Childpeace Montessori School firsthand — and we’re making it a celebration! Join us for an Admissions Open House and Community Meet & Greet, and discover why families have been choosing Childpeace for 50 years. This is also a special opportunity to meet Amanda...
Washington Park offers recreation opportunities for all visitors, with the MAC Trail running through it to provide access to the park's many amenities and activities. This event will focus on managing invasive plants along the trail. We will spend th
Join our Spanish Conversation Group and enhance your language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. This group is geared toward beginner Spanish speakers. For adults.
Overly Happy Productions presets a vibrant bilingual (English/Spanish) children’s play about a superhero from the future, Miss Happy, who loses her superpowers and sets off on a playful, heartwarming adventure to rediscover her joy and make people happy again! Editor’s note: This event is a...
This class focuses on intermediate grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for those who have basic reading and writing skills in English.
April dMob will be held at Wonderlove in SE Portland on Wednesday, April 8 from 6-8pm. 🍲 Food, drink, fun? What's not to love at Wonderlove! 🍻 🗣️ Join us at Wonderlove Food Cart Pod in the Central Eastside on Wednesday, April 8th, 6-8 PM for a cha
Bring your easel, tripod, or other tools of choice for creative time in the garden.
⚡️Ancient myth and teen angst collide in this high-voltage rock musical adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, where young people learn that the things that make us different are the things that make us strong. ⚡️ Demigod Percy Jackson has always struggled with fitting in. When his single..
Join us to hand-sew decorative plush to celebrate the rain! Sew felt raindrops, umbrellas, crows, and more. ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend! Grab a beverage, browse the books, and gather round to sew some righteously rainy things to celebrate the equinox! Traceable templates & embroidery stitch...
Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Native library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis....
Enjoy Art Walk in Hillsboro’s Downtown Cultural Arts District! Hillsboro’s Art Walk is a grassroots-organized event produced by local businesses and creative spaces invested in art, creativity, and community connection. Let live music carry you along Main Street and the Avenues as you discover...
Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies. We will be reading YA fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels that feature LGBTQIA+ characters & themes, or literature written by someone from the LGBTQIA+ community. This month's book is Who We Are in Real Life by Victoria...
This Tech Help Appointment will be held in the Library at Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, located at 11205 Summerfield Dr in Tigard. Please check in at the front desk when you arrive. Do...
Accordionist and flautist Jet Black Pearl will be performing at Pendleton Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Jet Black Pearl’s smartly wacky songs sound like a mad hatter’s European tea party with a funky attitude. Before your very eyes, she creates grooves and loops of flute, plastic...
Join SOLVE as they launch Earth Month with a community cleanup right in the heart of downtown Portland! This event is part of their ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown through the Detrash Portland series. They’re gathering at Director Park to celebrate the start of a month dedicated to caring...
Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For ages 5–9 Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event..
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of students in our region! Each year, Clackamas ESD presents diverse artwork from middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas County school districts in a juried art show and awards thousands of dollars in prizes at the art..
