Transit Trip

A Day in Forest Grove via TriMet’s Westernmost Bus

College town vibes, a sweet main drag, vegan doughnuts, a historic-home walking tour, and a dash of Avonlea.

10/16/2024 By Margaret Seiler

Reading Ahead

The Most Anticipated Book Events in Portland Fall 2024

Ta-Nehisi Coates is coming, the Portland Book Festival is almost here, and the city’s small presses are printing the next generation’s debuts.

10/15/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Property Watch: Cute, Quirky, and Historic in Forest Grove

Part of a larger historic district, this 1924 home brings its own charm.

10/14/2024 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Au Musée

Getting Handsy with Monet’s Water Lilies at PAM

Stripping unwanted varnish gives the Impressionist masterpiece new life, and peels back some of the painting’s intimidating context.

10/14/2024 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Jason Hill

Dining Picks

Three New Portland Restaurants to Try This Fall

Pandan waffles with fish sauce bacon, roe-dotted scrambled eggs, and more.

10/09/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Daniel Barnett

Getaway

Fly Direct from PDX to Austin for Tacos, Two-Step, and Sunshine

Even as tech money pours in, the capital of Texas retains its swagger.

10/09/2024 By Nadia Chaudhury

Fall into the Season With Ease-Filled Shopping & Community Vibes

Savoring fall fashion and year-round connection with families, neighbors, and friends.

10/08/2024

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Dinner Party–Ready Condo with Vintage Charm

Located in a gorgeous Jacobethan-style building, this 902-square-foot Nob Hill condo has an honest-to-god dining room, two balconies, and serious closet space.

10/08/2024 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Art Review

A Picture of Fame: Paul McCartney’s Beatlemania Photos at PAM

Recently uncovered snapshots from 1964 give an intimate look at the moment the Beatles became the world’s first global celebrities.

10/08/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Get Lost

Lose Yourself in These 7 Portland-Area Corn Mazes

Work your way through the dead ends and wrong turns, then reward yourself with apple cider doughnuts.

10/07/2024 By Portland Monthly Staff

Building the Entertainment Center of Your Dreams: Thinking Beyond the Screen

How to design a hub for all your leisure, entertainment & comfort needs.

10/06/2024

Performing Arts

Portland Theater and Dance Shows to Catch This Fall and Winter

On and off Broadway, the upcoming season promises holiday camp, cupcakes, election dramaturgy, and a Harlem braid shop.

10/04/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

TBA

The Time-Based Art Festival Is 21. How’s It Looking?

Our editors recap PICA’s beloved festival, with all its glistening torsos, humor and rage, and lightsabers and tassels.

10/04/2024 By Matthew Trueherz and Rebecca Jacobson

Cinema

Where to Watch Horror Movies on the Big Screen in Portland This Halloween

The city’s classic theaters are ready to bring a chill to your October.

10/02/2024 By Conner Reed and Matthew Trueherz

Oregon Trails

9 Historic Oregon Cemeteries That Offer Clues to Bygone Eras

Find stories of shipwrecks, range wars, and prominent Portlanders.

10/02/2024 Illustrations by Jillian Barthold By Rebecca Jacobson

Zero Proof

Oregon-Made Nonalcoholic Spirits Are Fueling Portland's Mocktail Renaissance

As bars begin to expand and rethink their zero-proof beverage menus, Oregon brands like Wilderton and Dhōs have become major players.

10/01/2024 By Alex Frane

Stage Fright

Live Nation and AEG Are Racing to Build Portland’s First ‘Small Arenas’

The world’s two largest music presenters partnered with local groups to open the city’s first midsize venues. Is there room for both?

09/30/2024 By Sam Pape Illustrations by Matthew Billington

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Portland Cabinetmaker's Midcentury Modern

This woodwork-packed home in Brentwood-Darlington is a haven for lovers of built-ins.

09/30/2024 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Restaurant Review

Bauman’s on Oak Isn’t Your Average Taphouse

The world-renowned cider company’s restaurant makes marvels of the simple things.

09/27/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Women On The Move: Dr. Amy Mulcaster, The Portland Clinic

As the new chief executive officer of The Portland Clinic, Amy Mulcaster, D.O., is already leading change.

09/25/2024