Time to get outside - Don’t miss these Pearl District events!
Summer is almost here, and a lot is going on in the Pearl District! Join Portland’s thriving art scene on First Thursday or take action by cleaning up the neighborhood. In the Pearl District, there’s always something to do!
We live and work in such an amazing place! As the weather warms up, the Pearl District Portfolio team will keep you updated on Pearl happenings: art, culture, and Pearl activities. We’ve got you covered!
Portland's Original Creative District
The Pearl is famous for it its art scene. Did you know that the Pearl District has the most art galleries of any area in Portland?
The Pearl has a long history as a place for art and artists. In earlier days, warehouses and railroad tracks mixed with industrial grit provided a rich foundation for Portland's quirky art community. Today, the Pearl District continues to be a haven for creatives of all types, from internationally renowned creative agencies like Wieden and Kennedy (W+K), to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) to the amazing variety of local artists and galleries located throughout the neighborhood.
First Thursday Gallery Walk
First Thursday of the Month
5pm–10pm
Drop by the galleries and chat with art lovers. It's been a great community gathering since 1986!
For a list of galleries visit the Portland Aty Dealers Association (PADA): padaoregon.org
First Thursday Street Gallery
Pearl District - 13th Avenue between Hoyt and Kearney.
5 PM -10 PM
Brought to you by Urban Art Network, the First Thursday Street Gallery runs every first Thursday of the month from April to October. More information: urbanartnetwork.org
Art in the Pearl
Save the Date! The 26th annual festival occurs on Labor Day Weekend, 2022 in the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks -September 3, September 4, and September 5, 2022.
More information: artinthepearl.com
Get Involved in the Pearl District
Join your community!
The Pearl District has one of the strongest volunteer organizations in the city. The Pearl District Neighborhood Association (PDNA) is made of volunteers committed to keeping the Pearl District beautiful.
The PDNA always has a variety of ways to participate, but there are some key events we wanted to share.
Pearl District Community Clean Up Event
This Saturday - May 28th!
9 am - 12 pm
Meet at the Keen Parking Lot (NW Glisan and 13th Ave). Refreshments courtesy of Basics Market. Please bring your trash picker or pickers will be available if needed.
Join the newly formed We Heart Portland for a major cleanup of the entire Pearl District! While cleaning up trash with volunteer participation, We Heart Portland operates in a compassionate, non-enabling way to help people living on the streets move into a safer and cleaner environment. This event is not under the jurisdiction of the PDNA, but has its support and many of the active volunteers are with local neighborhood associations and involved in the safety and livability of our neighborhoods.
Spread the word to your friends and neighbors about this event. Working together we will get our District sparkling again.
For more information, contact community leader, Judie Dunken, Judie@thedunkengroup.
Adopt One Block
Adopt One Block is a group that coordinates like-minded local volunteers (or Block Ambassadors) to clean up their blocks! Read more about Adopt your Block on our blog.
Earth Day 2022 - Invest in our Community
Ready to Adopt One Block? Sign up on the website: adoptoneblock.org
Photo: Downtown Self Storage
Pearl Business Support Committee Event
The committee was formed to increase collaboration with businesses in the Pearl District to be part of a larger neighborhood voice for the purpose of improving our community for everyone.
Next Meeting - June 16th
9 AM - 10 AM
Fields Bar & Grill - 1139 Northwest 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Photo: Co-Chair Jim Rice at the Business Support Committee Kick-Off event.
The Cider Summit Returns!
Portland Cider Summit
Fields Neighborhood Park will be hosting Portland Cider Summit Friday & Saturday, June 10th and 11th
Noon - 5 PM
Over 150 cider selections from 40 producers! There will be live music and a dog lounge!
More information: cidersummit.com
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We take pride in our community and are committed to ensuring this mixed-use district continues to function as a vibrant center of art and culture, urban housing, and creativity.
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