Love Letters

An Illustrated Ode to Sidewalk Joy

Rachael Harms Mahlandt’s sidewalk art installations and exchanges go way beyond a Little Free Library.

06/22/2026 Illustrations by Shay Mirk By Shay Mirk

Real Estate

Property Watch: Two Floating Homes for Double the Fun on the Willamette

Rent one and live in the other. Or just throw the best summer parties with your friends.

06/18/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Queer Bars

Portland’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars, Clubs, and Parties

Historic gay bars, iconic drag revues, and roving lesbian dance parties, these are the top spots to celebrate Pride in Portland.

06/17/2026 By Andrew Jankowski, Rebecca Jacobson, and Portland Monthly Staff

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Where Values Take Root and Futures Soar

Cathedral School provides an outstanding academic experience rooted in Catholic values and welcoming to families of all faiths.

06/17/2026

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Oregon ZooNights

Get ready for a wild time at ZooNights!

06/16/2026

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A Summer Day at the Clatskanie Garlic Festival

Garlic lovers, local makers, and live music come together for a laid-back day along the river.

06/16/2026

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Stellar Pines Virtual Academy Welcomes Students for the 2026-2027 School Year

Flexible schedules, personalized support, and at-home learning engage students K-12

06/16/2026

Jump In

Columbia River Swim Spots and Beaches Within 90 Minutes of Portland

Postcard perfect? Not always. But the mighty Columbia is big enough for everyone.

06/16/2026 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Margaret Seiler, and Julia Silverman

Oscars of Food

Scotch Lodge and Nodoguro’s Ryan Roadhouse Win Big at James Beard Awards

Portlanders nab the titles of Outstanding Bar and Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific at the prestigious awards.

06/15/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Eat Stay Play

A Summer Visitor’s Guide to Oregon’s Three Sisters

Best hikes, nearby lodges, and mountain-view lakes.

06/15/2026 By Matt Wastradowski

Real Estate

Property Watch: This Hillsdale Midcentury Is the Stuff of Summer Dreams

Midcentury cool, complete with Hermes-orange kitchen cabinets, a hidden living room wet bar, and an in-ground heated pool.

06/12/2026 By Melissa Dalton

farm fresh

Fabulous Farmers Markets in Portland, Beaverton, and Beyond

Where to stock up on local produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and more.

06/11/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

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Fuji to Hood Returns to Portland with a One-of-a-Kind Japan Oregon Cultural Festival

From collaboration beers to Taiko drumming, this all-day event brings the flavors, artistry, and energy of Japan and Oregon together on July 18.

06/10/2026

Eat Stay Play

A Summer Traveler’s Guide to Mount Hood

Huckleberry milkshakes, family-friendly hikes, and the ultimate weekend backpacking trip.

06/10/2026 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

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Rose City Vintage Indoor and Outdoor Market Returns This Summer

The beloved show represents the finest vintage dealers in the West.

06/09/2026

The Beautiful Game

Where to Watch the World Cup in Portland

Let the day drinking begin.

06/09/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Serenity Now

In Search of Seclusion on the Olympic Peninsula

During summer, quiet can be scarce—unless you know where to look.

06/08/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Curtain Call

Ring, Ring.... Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble Calling.

Telephone, a play about the history of electric speech, marks the troupe’s 15 years of dialing up extreme efforts to communicate.

06/08/2026 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Jason Hill

Maximum Fun

The 22 Best Summer Events in Oregon

When it comes to festivals and fairs, our state doesn't mess around.

06/05/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson Illustrations by Davide Comai

Big Picture

When a 1905 Heat Wave Sent Swarms of Naked Boys into the Willamette

Can you blame them?

06/05/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson