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SPORTS

Broken Record: Portland vs. Colorado

A match at home against a depleted opponent, with points at a premium and the playoffs on the line, is nothing short of a must-win.

07/17/2014 By Mike Schwartz

CONCERTS

PDX Pop Now: Seven Bands for Seven Genres

Psych surf rock, funk, cumbia, hip-hop, and synth-pop—there's something for everyone at this weekend's PDX Pop Now!

07/16/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter' hyper literate crooning stops in Portland as a part of the Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series.

07/16/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

TELEVISION

'Portlandia' Scores Six Emmy Nominations, Plus Lena Dunham Chats 'Girls' with Carrie Brownstein

Portlandia joins the big leagues, including best supporting actor for Fred Armisen, and Lena Dunham from 'Girls' comes to town to talk with riot grrrl Carrie Brownstein.

07/15/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

TELEVISION

Portland: Coming to a Small Screen Near You

Three new television series join Grimm and Portlandia to bring our city center screen this season. We've got the trailers.

07/14/2014 By Peter Holmstrom

CONCERTS

Guide to 2014 Summer Concerts and Festivals

From Pickathon to Edgefield to the Oregon Zoo, we've got all the updates on this summer's outdoor music schedule. Plus, win tickets to Lyle Lovett.

07/14/2014 By Danielle Klenak

SPORTS

Fishing Trip: Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders

In a year where little has gone according to plan, a script-busting derby game could be just what the doctor ordered.

07/11/2014 By Mike Schwartz

JUST BECAUSE

Ninja Turtles... in Astoria!

Before Michael Bay's dubstep-tastic reboot next month, we revisit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, when Astoria doubled as ancient Japan.

07/11/2014 By Peter Holmstrom

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 10–13

Wes's World takes us on a trek through cinema history, hundreds gather to watch the World Cup finals, and 'The Book of Mormon' takes a stab at everything sacred.

07/10/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Spinning Trash into Tunes: Trashcan Banjos, Washtub Basses, Shovel Guitars

In the right hands, even trash cans and shovels can make beautiful music. We look at musicians from three bands—Trashcan Joe, Shovel Man and Three for Silver— who spin melodies from tools and detritus.

07/10/2014 By Danielle Klenak

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You Think You Know Wes Anderson? Take Our Quiz, Then Watch His Film Festival

Test your knowledge of Wes's World, then rewatch all his films, plus the movies that influenced him, at NW Film Center. July 12–Aug 31

07/09/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

SPORTS

The Perilous Fight: Timbers at LA Galaxy

A July 4 showdown with the high-flying Galaxy may spark fireworks.

07/03/2014 By Mike Schwartz

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 3–6

The Waterfront Blues Fest kicks off a Summer of Soul, Lauryn Hill never grows old, First Thursday brings the sun, and comedy's prodigal son Ian Karmel returns.

07/02/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

JUST BECAUSE

Our 10 Favorite Oregon Instagrammers

We scrolled through our Instagram feed to pick our 10 favorite digital photographers.

07/01/2014 By Nicole Cordier

INSTA-SUMMER

How to Host the Perfect Summer Party

We offer 60 expert tips for the best backyard bash ever, from food to drinks to DIY decor—and the perfect playlist for the action.

07/01/2014 Photography by Stuart Mullenberg Edited by Kelly Clarke

ARTS CALENDAR

Looking Forward to the 2014/2015 Arts Season

Consider this your arts season cliffhanger: a look at what's to come when your favorite arts orgs come back from summer vacation next fall.

07/01/2014 By Nathan Tucker

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Old Crow Medicine Show

Known for their Dylan covers, the Nashville band brings their Southern-fried combo platter of twangy Americana to the Schnitz on Sept 24.

07/01/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

ON THE TOWN

PoMo Picks: July 2014

Movies in the park, how to score tickets to The Book of Mormon, locals-only summer reading list, and more of the month's best bets for things to see and do in Portland

07/01/2014 By Aaron Scott

SEE THIS NOW

Guide to Ashland's Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2014

Ashland's OSF hits its zenith in July with nine shows, ranging from Bard classics to world premieres.

07/01/2014 By Aaron Scott and Peter Holmstrom

HISTORY

How Ken Kesey’s Merry Pranksters Reinvented the Road Trip

Fifty years ago, Oregon's iconic novelist launched American counterculture on a long, strange ride.

07/01/2014 By Zach Dundas

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