Plague

Please Don’t Give Me Norovirus

A layperson’s tips on how to stop the spread of the vomit-diarrhea nightmare. (Hint: Laundry is dangerous.)

01/23/2025 By Margaret Seiler

things to do

At Open Space, Dance So Close You Can Almost Touch It

Also: Tim Heidecker’s serious tunes, and other things to do in Portland this week.

01/23/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson and Matthew Trueherz

year of the Snake

Where to Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year in Portland

The Chinese dragon parade, lion dances, New Year’s tea, Vietnamese Tết feasts, and an epic showcase at the Keller.

01/22/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Awards Season

Oregon’s 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists Are Here

Le Pigeon chef Gabriel Rucker, subterranean cocktail bar Scotch Lodge, and North Williams patisserie JinJu are among the semifinalists.

01/22/2025 By Alex Frane

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Bold Stories and Fresh Perspectives: Spring at Portland Center Stage

From thrilling dramas to boundary-pushing comedy, discover a lineup of plays that celebrate identity, relationships, and reinvention.

01/21/2025

Transit Trip

We Took the Bus to the Oregon Coast for a Car-Free Getaway

Bar trivia, a tunnel to a hidden beach, steaming chowder, and wild-yeast beer are just a $25 round-trip bus ticket away.

01/21/2025 By Margaret Seiler

Vibe Check

Portland’s Seasonally Affected, Politically Depressed Mood

Photographer Jordan Gale attempts to capture the city’s wilted spirit as inauguration looms and seasonal depression lingers.

01/17/2025 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Jordan Gale

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Artist-Designed House in Oceanside Plays with Shapes

Some of which are meant to evoke ships at sea, or submarines breaching the surface.

01/17/2025 By Melissa Dalton

things to do

Elliott Smith’s Kind and Gentle World at the Clinton Street Theater

Also: the poetics of politics with Anis Mojgani, and other things to do in Portland this week.

01/16/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

City Soak

A Luxe Hotel and Thermal Spa Opens in NE Portland

Cascada brings thermal pools, fitness classes, and Portuguese-Japanese dining to the Alberta Arts district.

01/15/2025 By Alex Frane

fit to print

A Magazine Shop Brings Portlanders Offline and Into Chinatown

Focused on global art and design publications, Chess Club fills a hole in Portland’s print-loving heart.

01/14/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

All of the Lights

For the 10th Portland Winter Light Festival, Artists Look Forward

Since 2016, the Portland Winter Light Festival has illuminated the city with dramatic sculptures and interactive installations. This year, it imagines the future.

01/13/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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No Gluten, No Problem

Kirari West offers fresh, wholesome bites and sips, from pastries to paninis, and it’s all gluten-free.

01/13/2025 By Cara Strickland

Where to live now

Neighborhood Guide: Multnomah Village

Gift shops, historic cafés, and a sprawling public park.

01/13/2025 By Alex Frane

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Leading Lady of Art and Philanthropy

A Fountain of Creativity exhibition shares the legacy of Arlene Schnitzer and the Fountain Gallery.

01/12/2025

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Custom ’70s-Meets-Midcentury in the Trees

A new kitchen and backyard entertaining space, a walk-in closet with a view, and two bonus lots are just a few of the perks of this Linnton home.

01/10/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Things to Do

Eating as Self-Care and The Taste of Things

Also: Broadway musical Kimberly Akimbo and other things to do in Portland this week.

01/09/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Sketch Comedy

Hasaan Hates Portland Casts an Uncomfortably Funny Light

In the series of web shorts, a Black Portlander’s day-to-day experience unravels the stories the city tells about itself.

01/08/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

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Oregon Dungeness Crab: A Fisherman's Story of Family and Sustainability

Oregon Dungeness crab, a prized seafood delicacy, is internationally lauded as a culinary wonder; its distinctly sweet, succulent flavor is a melt-in-the-mouth sensation.

01/07/2025

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Escape to Cozy Coastal Cottages and Reconnect with Nature

Enjoy a quiet getaway in Gearhart.

01/07/2025

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Please Don’t Give Me Norovirus

At Open Space, Dance So Close You Can Almost Touch It

Where to Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year in Portland

Oregon’s 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists Are Here

Bold Stories and Fresh Perspectives: Spring at Portland Center Stage

We Took the Bus to the Oregon Coast for a Car-Free Getaway

Portland’s Seasonally Affected, Politically Depressed Mood

Property Watch: An Artist-Designed House in Oceanside Plays with Shapes

Elliott Smith’s Kind and Gentle World at the Clinton Street Theater

A Luxe Hotel and Thermal Spa Opens in NE Portland

A Magazine Shop Brings Portlanders Offline and Into Chinatown

For the 10th Portland Winter Light Festival, Artists Look Forward

No Gluten, No Problem

Neighborhood Guide: Multnomah Village

Leading Lady of Art and Philanthropy

Property Watch: A Custom ’70s-Meets-Midcentury in the Trees

Eating as Self-Care and The Taste of Things

Hasaan Hates Portland Casts an Uncomfortably Funny Light

Oregon Dungeness Crab: A Fisherman's Story of Family and Sustainability

Escape to Cozy Coastal Cottages and Reconnect with Nature