Midsummer Fun: Get Ready for an Exciting Lineup of Events!
It’s the height of summer in the Pearl! Don't miss out on these amazing happenings.
Biomass
"Animals and art go back to the inception of civilization, and that fissure formed the very concept of the wild. Our interactions with animals reveal the best and worst in all species... yet in this time when humans have such difficulty communicating and having empathy for one another, animals provide surprising insights. There is healing, vengeance, projection, rage, love, communion, objective distance, and an encounter with the other and sublime in this exhibition... it has teeth. In a very tangible way, fauna has a way of reminding us humans that it isn't all about us." - Jeff Jahn
We are ecstatic about the Biomass exhibition curated by Jeff Jahn.
Biomass is an amazing showcase of contemporary art that explores the themes of feral empathy, cultural animals, and facets of fauna and is a significant milestone for the art scene as the first major warehouse show since the pandemic. The theme came about when noted eco-economist and urbanist Lark Lo Sontag, the inaugural Sadie Alexander Economics Fellow at the New School for Social Research, asked Jeff to curate a show during this week's Animal Behavior Society's international convention.
Biomass is more than an art exhibition, according to Jahn, who believes exhibitions like this one, are catalysts for Portland’s civil and cultural renewal, providing a boost for local artists and small businesses hit hard by the challenges of the past few years. The location of Biomass also holds significance, the historic red brick Maddox Building, built in 1906, sits in the heart of the Pearl District, on NW 13th Ave, home to designers, creatives, and makers - Portland's original creative district. “Artists are Portland's most nimble and effective cultural ecology builders, putting civic energy back into the system.”
The exhibition opened Thursday, July 12, in the historic Maddox Building and runs through August 27.
Details: Free event
Where: Maddox Building - 608 NW 13, #102 (entrance on NW 13th Ave, next to Revolvr)
When: Gallery hours are Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm, or by appointment, contact: badvolcanogood@yahoo.com
Artists: Julia Oldham, Buck Corvidae-Schulte, Corey Arnold, V. Maldonado, Jeffry Mitchell, Ralph Pugay, Brian Borrello, Susan Seubert, Epiphany Couch, Malia Jensen, Justin L'Amie, Jeremy Le Grand, Renee Zangara, Sean Healy, Wendy Given, Kate Simmons, Erik Geschke, Eva Lake, Tia Factor, Gabriel Liston, Wynde Dyer, Michael Reinsch, Josh Pavlacky, Sandy Roumagoux, Morgan Buck, Matthew Dennison, Mariana Tres, Kendra Larson, Laura Fritz, Crystal Schenk and Shelby Davis, Bruce Conkle
Terrex Community Walk
Join the Community Walk hosted by Terrex, our local Adidas pop-up, and the Pearl District Neighborhood Association (PDNA).
Enjoy a walk through the neighborhood with friends and neighbors, and after, you can head over to 10 Barrel Brewing Company for $3 beers!
The event is free, but you must be over 21 to join the post-walk gathering at 10 Barrel.
Wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and bring water. Pups are not only welcome but encouraged!
When: Wednesday: July 19, 6 pm – 7 pm
Where: Terrex: 1425 NW Flanders Street, Pearl District, Portland.
About Terrex: Terrex offers a unique shopping experience as the first Adidas pop-up in the US. Located in the Pearl District, Portland, the 3,842-square-foot storefront offers high-performance snow, hike, trail run, mountain bike footwear, apparel, and accessories.
Pearl BSC Monthly Meeting
Together a stronger community! The upcoming Pearl Business Support Committee (BSC) Community Event is on July 26th.
It's definitely an event you don't want to miss! Guest speaker, Officer Jason Hubert from the PPB Gang Enforcement unit, will share some interesting insights with us. Plus, the NWCC will share the metrics report on the impact of last month's humanitarian and security efforts. And, of course, an update on the Pearl Party.
When: Wednesday, July 26, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Where: River Pig Saloon, 529 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Please note that the River Pig patio is a 21+
More information: https://pearlbizsupport.org.
Portland Center Stage - JAW New Play Festival
About JAW:
Each July, artistic teams, including playwrights, directors, and actors, come together to rehearse a new play. The final piece of the process happens during the weekend, when Portland Center Stage will share “music stand readings” with audiences so the playwrights can hear their work, often for the very first time! The final weekend of July for readings of new scripts, performances from dynamic local artists, community labs, and more! Readings will be held in the Ellyn Bye Studio. JAW website
This year there will be four readings between July 28th and 30th. Learn more at the Portland Center Stage site!
Where: The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Pearl District, Portland
Pearl District Beer and Arts Festival
Backwoods Brewing Company and Deschutes Brewery have joined forces to throw a special Pearl District Brewfest!
The “Pearlfest” will be held near the traditional brewery blocks where craft brewing began in the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to raise money for charity by showcasing some of the best beer and cider in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The one-day festival will include 20 breweries and cideries! Plus, local artists, vendors, and bands will round out the amazing event!
Details: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pearlbrewed
When: Saturday, July 29, 12 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $30 you get a souvenir mug and 10 tokens. $5 for entrance without tokens.
Where: North Park Blocks, Portland, OR (NW 8th Ave between Flanders and Glisan)
Family Friendly event: This is an all-ages festival. You must present ID in order to get a wristband. Kids 12 and under are free. Well-behaved dogs allowed.
First Thursday Street Gallery
August's First Thursday Street Gallery will be here before we know it!
Hosted by the Urban Art Network, the First Thursday Street Gallery is from April to October, on the first Thursday of each month. Urban Art Network is a registered 501-C3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for self-representing local artists like the Street Gallery. View UAN’s directory of artists here.
When: August 3rd, 5 pm to 9 pm.
Where: Pearl District, Portland, on NW 13th Ave between Irving and Lovejoy.
The gallery showcases original, hand-made artwork by local area artists. More information: https://urbanartnetwork.org.
Converge 45
Please join us in Portland, Oregon, for the Opening Weekend of the Converge 45 biennial program, Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship, curated by Christian Viveros-Fauné.
Dates: Thursday, August 24, 2023, through Sun, August 27, 2023
Details: https://www.converge45.org
Converge 45 is a non-profit arts organization that produces a Contemporary Arts Biennial in Portland, Oregon. In collaboration with a dynamic community of artists, organizations, galleries, corporate partners, alternative venues, and a guest curator, Converge 45 develops a city-wide exhibition across the metropolitan area every two years. The biennial intersects regional, national, and international perspectives around art and the futures it seeks. Outside of the biennial program, the organization works in continued collaboration with community partners to build strength and resiliency within the Portland arts ecosystem.
Art in the Pearl
Join hundreds of local artists this Labor Day for one of the nation's largest Arts and Crafts fairs!
Art in the Pearl has been an incredible part of our Community for over a quarter of a century! We are thrilled to sponsor the event again with our partners at Downtown Self Storage.
Art in the Pearl website: https://artinthepearl.com/festival-information/general-info
When: September 2, September 3, and September 4, 2023
Hours: 10 am-6 pm, Saturday and Sunday (September 2 and September 3, 2023) and 10 am-4 pm, Monday (September 4, 2023)
Where: Art in the Pearl will be in the Pearl District's North Park Blocks
130 exceptional visual artists have been selected to exhibit by an independent jury panel of both working artists and art professionals. The Emerging Artist Program provides regional artists in the early stage of their art career an opportunity to gain experience in marketing and showing their work. In addition to the exhibiting artists, the show offers art education, demonstrations, and performance art.
The Pearl Party
Save the Date: The Pearl Party is Friday, September 8th!
The Pearl District’s largest fundraiser and super party is coming up! Enjoy live music from Gold Experience, cuisine from local restaurants, and support your community by becoming a sponsor or join the party as a volunteer!
Volunteer: www.pearldistrict.org/volunteer
Sponsors and details learn more: on the PDNA website: https://www.pearldistrict.org/news/30th-pearl-party-celebrating-the-pearl-district-community
When: Friday, September 8th, 5 pm-8:30 pm
Where: NW Hoyt Street and NW 13th Ave
The Foot Patrol Needs Volunteers!
Have fun, meet your neighbors, and do good things for your community!
The Foot Patrol Committee is dedicated to enhancing safety and promoting community engagement through active neighborhood patrolling. This committee recruits and trains volunteers who patrol the streets of the Pearl District on foot, acting as a visible presence and providing assistance to residents and visitors. By organizing foot patrols, the committee contributes to a safer and more secure environment, while fostering a sense of community and neighborly support within the Pearl District.
For more: https://www.pearldistrict.org/initiatives/foot-patrol
The KGW School Supply Drive Begins July 31!
Every year, the KGW School Supply Drive helps over 15,000 local children get the supplies they need to have a great school year.
Our friends at Downtown Self Storage are thrilled to announce that they will again be hosting school supply drop-off bins at both of their Pearl District locations. Beginning July 31 - August 31, 2023, drop off supplies at either Pearl District location. More information on the KGW Back to School website, https://kgwschool.com. Thank you for supporting our communities students!
The Pearl District Portfolio: Distinct creative office and retail space in Portland’s original creative district.
The Pearl District Portfolio takes pride in our tenants and community! We are committed to ensuring this mixed-use district continues to function as a vibrant center of art and culture, urban housing, and creativity. Through the adaptive reuse of our eight distinct buildings, we continue to honor the Pearl District's history while providing a range of spaces unique and unequaled in Portland.
Explore Pearl District Portfolio’s website and blog for more information on the Portfolio, the history of the Pearl District, the community, and events.
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Looking for Creative Office or Retail Space
The Pearl District Portfolio has space available! Across the Pearl District, The Pearl District Portfolio has modern, beautiful spaces complimenting vintage architecture.
Visit the pearldistrictportfolio.com for information for leasing information.
