Events Calendar

FESTIVALS & ATTRACTIONS

2008 Gorge Games - Gorge Games
The Gorge Games is the premier action sports event in the Columbia River Gorge. Gorge Games features 10 action sports including (windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, skateboarding, riverboarding, mountain biking, running, kiteboarding and adventure racing) along with outstanding live entertainment and festival.

2008 Portland International Piano Festival - Portland Piano
Portland Piano International is dedicated to presenting the finest pianists in the world in recital settings and outreach activities for the purpose of enriching and educating our community.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: www.portlandpiano.org PHONE: 503.224.5058 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.portlandpiano.org

Ancient Trees: Walking in the Footsteps of Dinosaurs - World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
What were trees like when dinosaurs roamed? Which ones did the dinosaurs eat? Follow the giant footsteps through this intriguing look back in time as we explore 25 living specimen trees that represent ancient plant groups and the herbivores that ate them.

EVENT DAY(S): 05/17/08 - 08/02/08 LOCATION: World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-5pm PHONE: 503-228-1367 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.00 adults, $7.00 seniors (62+), $5.00 children 3-18.

Dinosaur Revolution - Portland Children's Museum
Kids and adults get to “Be a Dinosaur” as they journey through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and later discover evidence of dinosaur doings in the present-time as Junior Paleontologists!
The winding passageways of the dinosaur-themed maze set the stage and begin a journey through a dramatic Patagonian mountainscape. The journey begins through each experience gallery featuring vivid murals and hands-on, body-in interactives including:

EVENT DAY(S): 05/23/08 - 09/01/08 LOCATION: Portland Children's Museum 4015 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 9am-5pm PHONE: (503) 223-6500 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7.00 1-54; $6.00 55 and over

Dinosaurs! - Oregon Zoo
This is going to be big.
May 2008 is when tooth and tale come alive at the Oregon Zoo.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of prehistory, from the safety of the present. Explore an ancient rainforest and come face to face with gigantic moving dinosaurs. Dig for fossils, find dinosaur egg nests, and track a T. Rex, all while making your own dinosaur discoveries along the way.

EVENT DAY(S): 05/24/08 - 09/02/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 9am-6pm PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission $4.00 plus zoo admission. General admission is $9.75 (12-64), seniors $8.25 (65+), children $6.75 (3-11)

Dinosaurs: China’s Ancient Giants - OMSI
Travel back in time 200 million years and witness China’s most spectacular ancient inhabitants in the largest collection of authentic Chinese fossils ever toured. China’s Ancient Giants features twenty complete dinosaur skeletons (both casts and fossils), interactive touch screens, activity carts, a “dig pit” where kids of all ages can become paleontologists for a day, and a 67 foot long adult Mamenchisaurus, the longest-necked dinosaur ever!

EVENT DAY(S): 02/02/08 - 09/01/08 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 9:30am-5:30pm PHONE: 503-797-4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults $11; Youth 3-13 & Senior 63+ $9; under three years of age are free.

German American Fair - German American Society
Fun for the whole family - Live Music - typical German Food and Beer Garden - Kids entertainment - Bounce House - Storytelling - German Puppet Show - Everyone is invited to join the fun.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/19/08 LOCATION: German House 7901 SE Division Street Portland, OR 97206 Map It!

HOURS: 10am – 6pm PHONE: 503.775.1585 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Portland International Beer Festival - Portland International Beer Festival
PIB IS AN OVER THE TOP BEER FESTIVAL celebrating the world’s most legendary brewing styles and the nations that made them famous. Come taste over 130 world-class beers from more than 15 countries

EVENT DAY(S): 07/18/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: North Portland Parks Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, Unthank, and Overlook Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Fri 4-10pm Sat Noon-10pm Sun Noon-7pm PHONE: www.seattlebeerfest. ADMISSION/TICKETS: Purchase 10 Beer Tickets for $20, with an official glass. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 for a 4oz. pour.

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Puckerfest - Belmont Station
Specials on tap and in the bottle throughout the week. Unofficially named the "Puckerfest," several sour beers, including a year-old Berliner Weiss from Portland's BJ's Brewpub, will also be pouring at the adjoining biercafé.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/14/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: Belmont Station 4500 SE Stark Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 3pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday Noon to 12am, Sunday Noon to 9pm PHONE: 503-232-8538 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.belmont-station.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Pyramid's Beer & King Crab Dinner Special - Pyramid's MacTarnahan's Tap Room
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in July the MacTarnahan's Taproom will be celebrating Oregon Craft Beer month by pairing select hand crafted beer with succulent King Crab.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/04/08 - 07/27/08 LOCATION: Pyramid's MacTarnahan Tap Room 2730 NW 31st Ave Portland, OR 97210 Map It!

HOURS: 4pm PHONE: 503.226.7623 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.pyramidbrew.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub's Beer and Sausage Fest - Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub
Featuring a variety of grilled sausage and live music.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/19/08 LOCATION: Racoon Lodge & Brewpub 7424 SW Beaverton/Hillsdale Hwy Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 1 to 10pm PHONE: 503-296-0110 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.raclodge.com

Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/05/08 - 12/20/08 LOCATION: South Park Blocks S.W. Harrison and Montgomery Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8:30am-2pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Highland Games 2008 - Portland Highland Games Association
The purpose of the Portland Highland Games Association is to foster and preserve traditional Scottish Highland culture. This is done through the annual presentation of the Portland Highland Games that includes contests in piping, drumming, dancing, and other events.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/18/08 - 07/19/08 LOCATION: Mt. Hood Community College NE 257th Gresham, OR Map It!

HOURS: Call or refer to website www.phga.org PHONE: 503.293.8501 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Call or refer to website

Portland Saturday Market - Portland Saturday Market
Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States. It is held every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve at SW Ankeny + Naito Parkway. The Market has over 350 vendors. All items sold at the Saturday Market are required to be handmade by the person selling it, and a product review committee of members juries each new item against a high standard of quality.

EVENT DAY(S): 03/01/08 - 12/24/08 LOCATION: Under the Burnside Bridge Historic Old Town between SW Front Ave & SW 1st Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Saturday 10-5 p.m. and Sunday 11-4:30 p.m. PHONE: (503) 222-6072 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Terra Cotta Portland - Architectural Heritage Center
Portland’s architectural riches include a grand collection of more than 40 buildings clad in glazed terra cotta. They range from the 1907 Wells Fargo Building at SW Sixth & Oak (Portland’s first “skyscraper” and first terra cotta building) to the last – the Charles F. Berg Building at SW Broadway near Morrison.

Many of these buildings stand throughout the retail heart of downtown Portland, from Oak to Yamhill Streets, and SW Fourth to SW Tenth Avenues, a virtual “terra cotta district” deserving of expert maintenance and preservation.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/11/08 - 09/05/08 LOCATION: Architectural Heritage Center 701 S.E. Grand Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-4:30pm PHONE: 503 231-7264 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $5

Western Solitude, the paintings of William Samuel Parrott - Pittock Mansion
The works of early Oregon artist, William Samuel Parrott will be featured through the summer at Portland’s historic Pittock Mansion. Popular among collectors who love Western landscapes, William Parrott is internationally considered a notable painter.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 - 10/31/08 LOCATION: Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive Portland, OR 97210 Map It!

PHONE: 503-823-3623 ADMISSION/TICKETS: This exhibit is included with regular admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children 6-18, free for Pittock Mansion members.

Yoshida's Sand in the City - Yoshida's Sand in the City 2008
On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., more than 450 tons of sand will be sculpted into giant sculptures by local companies and organizations. The sculptures will then be on display throughout the weekend. In addition, there will be live music, kids crafts and a giant sandbox for the kids. This is a family friendly event which draws in upwards of 70,000 visitors every year.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/18/08 - 07/20/08 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 10am - 7pm Fri/Sat. 10am - 4pm Sunday PHONE: 503.736.3200 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free admission/suggested donation

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Hopworks Urban Brewery's Homebrew Demo - Hopworks Urban Brewery
Finally you can learn how to brew at home like the great brewmasters. Get information and watch a homebrew demonstration in the brewery parking lot at Hopworks.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/20/08 LOCATION: Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SW Powell Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 2 to 6pm PHONE: 503-232-4677 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hopworksbeer.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Lucky Lab Warms up to Winter Ales in July - Lucky Lab
Think its warm enough? Not quite yet, come in and enjoy the winter ales that remind us of the holiday season's warmth, just in case July wasn't keeping you toasty enough.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/14/08 - 07/28/08 LOCATION: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub 915 S.E. Hawthorne Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 5pm PHONE: 503-236-3555 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.luckylab.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; New Old Lompoc's Festivus in July - New Old Lompoc
Festivous Celebration with Portland Brewers and an Aluminum FesivouvsPole. A spin off of the classic Seinfeld Holiday episode focusing on the brewing industry. The airing of the grievances and the Feats of Strength will be the focal point while sipping traditional Christmas ales.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/22/08 LOCATION: New Old Lompoc 1616 NW 23rd Ave Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 5-6pm PHONE: 503-225-1855 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.newoldlompoc.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Rogue Hosts Fred Eckhardt’s 17th Annual Beer and Cheese Tasting - Rogue Ales
Join Fred Eckhardt, the dean of American Beer Writers for a unique tasting of 10 microbrewes with 10 gourmet cheeses.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/22/08 LOCATION: Rogue Distillery and Public House 1339 N.W. Flanders Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Seating begins at 5pm, tasting begins at 6pm PHONE: 503-222-5910 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Ticket prices: $25 for Rogue Nation Members, $30 for advance ticket orders, and $35 at the door

Summer Wine Stroll - Wildlife Safari
Warm Summer Breeze, pleasant music, exotic animals & tempting tastings are on the agenda for the Summer Wine Stroll at Wildlife Safari. The Wildlife Safari invites you to come relax and enjoy. On Tuesday Evening, July 22nd, from 6:00 pm thru 8:30 pm, the Wildlife Safari will be having our Summer Wine Stroll. Walk thru our enchanting Village as you taste local wines provided by Douglas County wineries and exceptional appetizers, prepared by Creative Catering.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/22/08 LOCATION: Wildlife Safari 1790 Safari Rd Winston, OR 97496-0231 Map It!

HOURS: 6pm-8:30pm PHONE: 541-679-6761 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is $15.00 per adult for advance reservations, $20.00 per adult at the door.

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Oregon Brewers Festival Presents the Oregon Brewers Guild Brewers Dinner - Oregon Brewers Festival
Some of the biggest names in craft brewing attend this informal BBQ as a prelude to the Oregon Brewers Festival. The ticket price of $50 ($40 for SNOBs) includes dinner, a souvenir pint glass, and six half-pints of Oregon beers that are not featured at the festival.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/23/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 6-8:30pm PHONE: 503-288-2739 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $50 ($40 for SNOBs)

Portland Farmer's Market Downtown 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/30/08 - 10/29/08 LOCATION: Shemanski Park S.W. Park Blocks between Salmon and Main Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-2pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month: 21st Annual Oregon Brewers Festival - Oregon Brewers Guild
Celebrating its 21st year in 2008, the Oregon Brewers Festival is regarded as one of the finest craft beer festivals in the world. Seventy-three breweries offer handcrafted brews to more than 60,000 beer lovers during the four-day event.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/24/08 - 07/27/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Thursday through Sat, taps open Noon to 9pm Sun, taps open Noon to 7pm PHONE: 503.778.5917 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free for entry to the festival. A one-time purchase 2008 souvenir mug costs $5 and is required for consuming beer.Tokens cost $1 apiece. Patrons pay four tokens for a full mug, or 1 token for a taste

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Widmer Brother's Brewing Co. Presents Oregon Brewers Brunch and Parade - Widmer Brother's Brewing Co.
A traditional brunch starts at 9 a.m.
At 11 a.m., nearly 300 brewers and beer lovers will set out for an old-fashioned
parade, accompanied by marching band music. The parade will wind its way for
approximately one mile through Portland sidewalks to the opening ceremonies and
the tapping of the inaugural keg of the 21st annual Oregon Brewers Festival.
Mayor Tom will be leading the Oregon Brewers Parade.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/24/08 LOCATION: PGE Park 1844 SW Morrison Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 9am to noon PHONE: 503-778-5917 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets $20

Portland Farmer's Market at Eastbank 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 05/15/08 - 09/25/08 LOCATION: EastBank Farmer's Market SE 20th & SE Salmon Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 3:30-7:30pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmer's Market at Ecotrust 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/05/08 - 09/25/08 LOCATION: Ecotrust Building 720 N.W. Ninth Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 3:30-7:30pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

The Northwest Film Center presents: MEET CAT CLIFFORD - Northwest Film Center
In conjunction with the Portland Art Museum's Contemporary Northwest Art Awards, join award recipient and emerging Washington artist Cat Clifford as she discusses a selection of artists' videos and Hollywood films that have influenced her work. Clifford's intimate ink drawings, stop-motion animation, and site-specific performance video, captured in digital video and Super 8, resonate with a sense of fleeting romanticism and a reverence for the American pioneer dream.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/24/08 LOCATION: Whitsell Auditorium 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 6pm PHONE: 503-221-1156 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission Prices: $7.00 General, $6.00 Members, Students, Seniors

Top Down Film Festival presents "Big Time" - Northwest Film Center
The NW Film Center presents a series of outdoor screenings on the panoramic rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe parking garage. More than just movies, these parties in the sky feature live music, tasty food and drink and spectacular city views. Featured films include cult classics and lesser known B movies—perfect light summer fare.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/24/08 LOCATION: Hotel Deluxe 729 S.W. 15th Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8pm for live music and refreshments. Movies at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). PHONE: 503.221.1156 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7 per person. Buy Tickets

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Homebrewing Demo - Oregon Brew Crew
Watch attentively as handcrafted beer is made by the Oregon Brew Crew. Isn't it time you learned some of the tricks of the trade from the masters?

EVENT DAY(S): 07/25/08 - 07/26/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Friday and Saturday Noon to 6pm PHONE: 503-288-2739 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonbrewcrew.com

Oregon Craft Beer Month; McMenamins' Third Annual Sasquatch Brew Am Golf Tournament - McMenamins
Pair up with celebrity brewers for a round of golf at one of the coolest courses in the area. $75 fee includes golf, picnic lunch, prizes, games, goodies, and a golf shirt. Proceeds benefit the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation to support its brewing scholarship program.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/25/08 LOCATION: McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey St. Troutdale, OR 97060 Map It!

HOURS: 8am to 1pm PHONE: www.sasquatchbrewfes ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission $75

Second Annual Maritime Heritage Festival - Downtown Marketing Initiative
From Friday to Sunday, the 2008 festival will showcase beautiful vintage pleasure craft, naval ships, working boats, kayaks, eco-friendly watercraft, waterskiing show and demonstrations. Portland is an outstanding venue with beautiful waters and a stunning skyline. At the same time, it is a great opportunity to view rarely seen relics that may have never participated in an event such as the Maritime Heritage Festival.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/25/08 - 07/27/08 LOCATION: Riverplace Marina 315 S.W. Montgomery Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: downtownportland.org PHONE: 503-222-0181 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Bend Brewing Comes to the Belmont Station - Belmont Station
Come and meet the 2008 World Beer Cup Small Brewmaster of the Year, Tonya Cornett as she brings some rare treats over the mountain a rare appearance at the Belmont Station.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/26/08 LOCATION: Belmont Station 4500 SE Stark Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.belmont-station.com PHONE: 503-232-8538

The Portland Japanese Garden presents: Behind the Shoji - Japanese Garden
It’s time for Behind the Shoji Art Show & Sale, the Portland Japanese Garden’s biggest art event of the year. This year's show has a whole new look and feel, with amazing art by outstanding artists from around the Northwest and around the world.

This spectacular annual art exhibition and sale features Asian-inspired original artwork and unique gifts—all within the setting of the beautiful Pavilion at the Portland Japanese Garden. The exhibition this year features exquisite pottery, photography, glass, jewelry, textile art, forged metal art, sumi-e paintings, stationery, and more.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/26/08 - 09/02/08 LOCATION: Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. Portland, OR 97201 Map It!

HOURS: Hours are 10am-7pm Tuesday-Sunday and Noon-7pm Mondays PHONE: 503-2231321 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.00 - Adults, $6.25 - Seniors/Students, $5.25 - Youths age 6 thru 17, Free - Children 5 and under.

Oregon Craft Beer Month; Hopworks Urban Brewery's Sunday OBF Recovery Brunch - Hopworks Urban Brewery
What’s better after a long week at the Oregon Brewers Festival than an excellent Sunday brunch, and who know’s more about hangovers than brewers? That’s why Hopworks Urban Brewery is proud to present the “Sunday OBF Recovery Brunch”.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/27/08 LOCATION: Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SW Powell Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 9am to 2pm PHONE: 503-232-4677 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hopworksbeer.com

Top Down Film Festival presents "Hot Rods to Hell" - Northwest Film Center
The NW Film Center presents a series of outdoor screenings on the panoramic rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe parking garage. More than just movies, these parties in the sky feature live music, tasty food and drink and spectacular city views. Featured films include cult classics and lesser known B movies—perfect light summer fare.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/31/08 LOCATION: Hotel Deluxe 729 S.W. 15th Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8pm for live music and refreshments. Movies at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). PHONE: 503.221.1156 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7 per person. Buy Tickets

24th US Go Congress - US Go Congress
It doesn't get any better than this: hundreds of the nation's most dedicated Go players, gathered in one place for a week of intense games and discussion.
Over a dozen professional players from around the world will offer lectures, game reviews, private lessons, and simultaneous games.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/02/08 - 08/09/08 LOCATION: Portland State University 1825 SW Broadway Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.gocongress08.org PHONE: 503-242-4203 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.gocongress.org

Hottest Day of the Year Ride - Hottest Dayof the Year Ride
This spectacular 15-mile urban bike loop starts and finishes at the new Lucky Labrador Brew Hall northwest location. We'll welcome you over the finish line with a cool mist as you head to the make-your-own sundae bar. Relax, grab a beer and hang out with your friends.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/03/08 LOCATION: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub 1945 NW Quimby Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hottestdayride.com PHONE: 503.459.4508 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Registration $15-$40

Top Down Film Festival presents "Flight of the Navigator" - Northwest Film Center
The NW Film Center presents a series of outdoor screenings on the panoramic rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe parking garage. More than just movies, these parties in the sky feature live music, tasty food and drink and spectacular city views. Featured films include cult classics and lesser known B movies—perfect light summer fare.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/07/08 LOCATION: Hotel Deluxe 729 S.W. 15th Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8pm for live music and refreshments. Movies at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). PHONE: 503.221.1156 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7 per person. Buy Tickets

2008 Tualatin Crawfish Festival - Tualatin Chamber of Commerce
The 2008 Tualatin Crawfish Festival, ‘Crawfish of the Caribbean’ offers a wide variety of food, entertainment and activities. There's something for all ages! Join us Friday evening near the lake at Tualatin Commons and then come back to enjoy the best Saturday in August at Tualatin Community Park.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/08/08 - 08/09/08 LOCATION: Tualatin Commons Lake of the Commons 8325 SW Nyberg Street Tualatin, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.tualatincrawfishfestival.com PHONE: (503) 692-0780 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Friday admission is free; Saturday $3 for adults over 18-years old / $2 for seniors over 55 and youth age 6-17 years - $1 for children age 2-5 years. Children under 2 will be FREE.

The 25th annual Bite of Oregon - The Bite of Oregon
The Bite of Oregon showcases the best of Oregon’s natural bounty: more than two dozen Oregon restaurants; a Wine Garden; and Craft Beer Garden.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/08/08 - 08/10/08 LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 11am-11pm PHONE: 503-248-0600 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults$7 at the gate • Children 12 and under FREE

The Worlds 11th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival - Elephant Garlic Festival
The festival features entertainment of all kinds--from the kid's stage, jammin' blues, and blues grass, an arts and crafts mall, and a beer and wine garden.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/08/08 - 08/10/08 LOCATION: Jessie Mays Community Center 30955 NW Hillcrest North Plains, OR 97133 Map It!

HOURS: Fri-Noon-11pm Sat-10am-11pm Sun-10am-6pm PHONE: (503) 647-2619 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Providence Bridge Pedal 2008 - Providence Health System
Just to show you how bike-friendly Portland really is, the city shuts down 10 Willamette River bridges to cars and welcomes some 20,000 bicyclists for the annual Providence Bridge Pedal.
Come see why Portland has continued to be ranked among the top bike-friendly cities in the country.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/10/08 LOCATION: Naito Parkway Waterfront Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.providence.org PHONE: 503-281-9198 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.providence.org

Top Down Film Festival presents "Thunder Road" - Northwest Film Center
The NW Film Center presents a series of outdoor screenings on the panoramic rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe parking garage. More than just movies, these parties in the sky feature live music, tasty food and drink and spectacular city views. Featured films include cult classics and lesser known B movies—perfect light summer fare.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/14/08 LOCATION: Hotel Deluxe 729 S.W. 15th Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8pm for live music and refreshments. Movies at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). PHONE: 503.221.1156 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7 per person. Buy Tickets

IN CONCERT

2008 Concerts at the Zoo - Oregon Zoo
We are thrilled to present a fantastic line-up for our 30th season of concerts!
Tickets are on sale now through TicketMaster and at the zoo.

EVENT DAY(S): 06/15/08 - 08/24/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 7pm PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonzoo.org

Tuesdays by Twilight - Portland Classical Chinese Garden
The schedule features traditional, modern and cross-genre fare, from Delta blues to bohemian cabaret, wistful pop, Harlem jazz and salsa — all kicked off by Canada’s acclaimed Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble on July 8! Inspired by the magic of the Garden at dusk, the concerts offer Garden enthusiasts and music lovers the chance to enjoy live music on six consecutive Tuesday evenings.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/08/08 - 08/12/08 LOCATION: Portland Classical Chinese Garden Northwest Third and Everett P.O. Box 3706 Portland, OR 97208 Map It!

HOURS: