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David Hockney’s Fresh Perspectives at the Portland Art Museum

More than 200 works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation celebrate the artist’s six-decade career. 

02/05/2026

seeing things

An Exhibition Rehumanizing Portland’s Unhoused Population

Dance company Urban Bush Women, and other events in town.

02/05/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Dining Picks

Winged Victory: Portland’s Top Chicken Wings

Splits and full wings, tangy Buffalo and garlicky fish sauce, Portland has its wing game down.

02/04/2026 By Alex Frane and Jordan Michelman

Sports

The Mount Hood Stunt Bag Where Olympic Snowboarders and Skiers Train

On an inflatable slope in the forest, elite athletes finesse their tricks.

02/04/2026 By Amelia Arvesen

Soggy Season

5 Essential Rainy-Day Hikes near Portland

Don't let the wet stuff scare you. Explore churning waterfalls, ambling rivers, and lush forests on these close-to-home hikes.

02/03/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Lace Up

A Guide to Portland Run Clubs

The scene is booming, and there's a group for every speed.

02/03/2026 By Alice Wolfe

Tooth To-Go

Mobile Dentists and Hygienists Bring Oral Care to Portland Seniors

Older adults often miss out on crucial dental care. These are the people trying to change that.

02/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Oregon Is for Lovers

Our Favorite Romantic Getaways in Oregon

In-room soaking tubs? Sprawling ranch? Luxurious coastal spa? Take your pick.

02/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

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A Foundation for Success

02/02/2026

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When The Veil Comes Off

Portland Playhouse premieres Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous.

02/01/2026

ICE

What to Do (and Not Do) If You Encounter ICE

Detentions are on the rise in Portland. Here are steps to take if you or someone you know is stopped or detained.

01/30/2026 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Magazine-Cover House with a Showstopping Backyard

Originally designed by modern master John Yeon and given a luxe remodel in recent years, the Shaw House in Lake Oswego is on the market for $5 million.

01/30/2026 By Melissa Dalton

seeing things

Things to Do in Portland This Week, January 2026

Author Sara Jaffe chases guitar noise at PICA, and other events in town.

01/29/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Love Letters

An Illustrated Ode to Birdhers

“We're not just looking at the bird, but thinking: Where are we?”

01/29/2026 Illustrations by Shay Mirk

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The New Oregon Dungeness Crab License Plate–For The Crabbers Who Keep Oregon’s Coast Thriving

The specialty plate is now available for pre-ordering.

01/28/2026

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Where Art Meets Precision

Inside Skin by Lovely, Oregon’s leader in medical aesthetics.

01/28/2026

Closings

One of Portland’s Foundational Mexican Restaurants Is Closing

República, the Mexican-forward tasting menu destination in the Pearl, will shutter in February.

01/28/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Neighborhood Guides

St. Johns: A Dive Bar Paradise with an Up-and-Coming Food Scene

Find happy hours galore, fun niche shopping, and bread with a cult following in North Portland.

01/28/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Margaret Seiler

Transit Trip

We Took the Express Bus to Hood River to Play in the Gorge

There’s a lot to do in this summer town during its sleepy season.

01/27/2026 By Margaret Seiler

opening report

Portland’s Impressive Thai Food Roster Can’t Stop Growing

January sees the return of Yui and the grand opening of OK Chicken and Khao Soi.

01/27/2026 By Alex Frane