5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend: May 22nd-24th
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Friday, May 22, 2015
Robby Davis, GolocalPDX Contributor
Portland Rose Festival Opening Night Fireworks
This Friday come out to the Waterfront Park and watch one of Oregon’s largest firework displays. This event, which officially kicks off the Portland Rose Festival, will be choreographed to music that will be presented by 101.9 KINK FM. After the fireworks there will also be a free concert by Hit Machine.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Pkwy, Portland., 9:45pm Fri. May 22nd. Free with regular admission ticket. For more information click HERE.
Radical 80s Dance Cruise
If you’ve been itching to bust out your 80s dance moves we’ve got the event for you. This weekend the Portland Spirit will be hosting an 80s themed dance party aboard their ship. For the duration of the night DJ MC will be spinning all of your favorite tunes from the 80s. Put on your dancing shoes and come join us for an unforgettable night.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Pkwy, Portland., 11pm-1am Sat. May 23rd. Tickets $20 per person. For more information click HERE.
Buffy! The Parody Musical
Funhouse Lounge will be presenting “Buffy! The Parody Musical.” This will be a live stage parody of the 1992 film Buffy The Vampire Slayer. This performance follows the story of Buffy Summers as she learns that she is the “chosen one” who is destined to battle the undead. This musical will be fun for the whole family.
Funhouse Lounge, 2432 SE 11th Ave, Portland., 7pm Thurs, Fri, Sat. May 21st-23rd. Tickets $16-$24. For more information click HERE.
Memorial Day Weekend Wine Tasting
Hip Chicks Do Wine will be hosting a wine tasting event on Friday and Saturday. This will be one of only two weekends where they will be pouring all of their wines, even the new releases. The price of admission will cover tasting of up to 10 wines, appetizers, live music and a logo glass.
Hip Chicks Do Wine, 4510 SE 23rd Ave, Portland., 11am-8pm Fri and Sat. May 22nd-23rd. Tickets at the door $18, in advance $15. For more information click HERE.
The Portland Ballet’s Spring Concert
This weekend at the Lincoln Performance Hall the Portland Ballet will be having their annual spring concert. The program will include excerpts from Sleeping Beauty, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux and US. This concert will also be featuring Carioca.
Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland., 7pm Fri and Sat. May 22nd-23rd. Tickets $10 for youth and $25 for adults. For more information click HERE.
Related Slideshow: Portland’s Best Places to Drink Outside
Here are 11 of Portland's best spots to drink and relax outside.
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This is the crown jewel of outdoor imbibing in Portland. The high rise location with panoramic views is a great place to sip in the sun! The cocktail menu features great flavors that will transplant you to a tropical destination. Pair it with some delicious bites from a menu crafted by Chef Gregory Gourdet for a fabulous evening.
525 SW Morrison St.
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It’s been said that time flies when you’re drinking rum. And that’s especially so on this out of the way covered patio on Sandy Blvd. While there’s a strong focus on rum here, you can enjoy plenty of other spirits, beer, and wine. The diverse cocktail list and well curated selection of bites keep this on my favorites list.
720 SE Sandy Blvd.
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The Landmark Saloon is a renovated house on Division Street. It’s quite small, even by house standards. However, what they lack in square footage for indoor seating is more than redeemed with all of the picnic tables, fire pits, second bars, cornhole boards, and trees in their adjacent yard where you can laze away a beautiful summer day.
4847 SE Division St.
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The large open air space behind this North Williams bar is a classic Portland place to spend a hot summer day. And the space is huge. Hanging with a large group? No problem. The landscaping, with an oddly satisfying, crunchy pea gravel, is inviting, the staff is great, and the beer here is very cold. Bonus: If it gets too hot out, slip inside for a round of shuffleboard.
4306 N. Williams St.
Photo credit: vendettapdx.com
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While there’s no view and no lake, there is plenty to love about this hidden spot near Montgomery Park. Enjoy weekend brunch and food and drinks until late on the dog-friendly open patio. This is a great place to day drink on a Saturday afternoon while catching up with an old friend.
1900 NW 27th Ave.
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While the interior has a way of transporting guests back to the days of pub culture, those who make the effort to head out to the garden will be rewarded. It’s secluded and lush and by the first sip of your pint, you’ll forget all about the hustle and bustle of rush hour happening just a few feet away.
6031 SE Stark St.
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You’d be forgiven for not discovering the back patio of Teote right off of lower Hawthorne. Orders are taken at the counter on the first floor, but follow the stairs up and then meander your way to the back of the house where the second floor spills out into lovely back patio complete with a second bar and a fire pit. I’m still trying to figure out how to you get to the back yard by going upstairs. Plus, the food and drinks are delicious and affordable.
1615 SE 12th Ave.
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With so much buzz about the new Latino market on Foster Avenue opening later this month, it’s only fitting that they’re incorporating a bottle shop into the list of retailers. Pop into Barrio Bottle Shop and grab a beer for dining in at one of the food carts. The patio is covered and heated to help prolong Portland’s short summer season.
7238 SE Foster Ave.
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Chef David Machado’s new spot (located in the new Hotel Eastlund) promises a patio with sweeping views of downtown, complete with firepits and windbreaks. This beer-centric restaurant will offer a full menu, 16 taps, extensive wine list, and patio seating for 100+. The early May opening can’t happen soon enough for this curious tippler!
1021 NE Grand Ave.
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Hop in the car and head out to Washington County’s Henry Hagg Lake. A 35 mile drive will find you at a place that offers disc golf course, fishing piers, great wildlife viewing, and boat rentals. Enjoy the afternoon sipping your favorite schwag and throwing discs.
Day use fee: $6 per vehicle.
50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road, Gaston, OR
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A short 45-minute drive will lead you to McIver where you can hike, fish, and play disc golf - all with an adult beverage in hand. Situated on the Clackamas River located in Estacada, this one of Oregon’s largest state parks, right in our back yard! Pack a cooler and a picnic and make a day of it at McIver.
Day use fee: $5 per vehicle.
24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada, OR
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