seeing things

Laura Burke’s Surrealist Flowers and Oil-Painted Gemstones

Also: Maya Hawke, Pauly Shore, and other shows in town this week.

04/09/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Wheelie Good

Portland’s Essential Annual Bike Rides and Events

Bike plays, bridge takeovers, and naked rides—few cities have livelier bike calendars than ours. Here's what you can't miss.

04/07/2026 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Rebecca Jacobson

PDX Index

How Franz Bakery Makes 1 Million Buns Every Day

Running the numbers on the Portland company, which got its start 120 years ago.

04/06/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

From the Archive

There’s Something About Mary’s

Portland claims more strip clubs than Vegas, so what makes this one so special? Look inside and see for yourself.

04/03/2026 By Jason Cohen Photography by Marne Lucas

Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Returns

A first-timer's guide to the festival: What to eat, what to see, how to navigate five days.

04/03/2026 By Brooke Strickland

Real Estate

Property Watch: Historic Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

The charming 1913 corner building got a second-story residence—two bedrooms, two bathrooms—in 2012.

04/03/2026 By Melissa Dalton

seeing things

Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Princess and the Pea

Also: Springsteen, FKA Twigs, and other shows in town this week.

04/02/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Matthew Trueherz

movies

The Hollywood Theatre at 100, with Kurt Russell and The Thing

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the storied movie house hosts a Q&A with the beloved actor.

04/01/2026 By Alex Frane

Transit Trip

We Took a Day Trip on the Bus to Newberg and Dundee

Wine, walks, a Quaker cemetery, and presidential lore await.

03/31/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Food News

Oregon’s 2026 James Beard Finalists Are Here

Ryan Roadhouse, Thomas Pisha-Duffly, and the team at Scotch Lodge are headed to Chicago this June.

03/31/2026 By Alex Frane

Hiking

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

Wildflower season is calling. Celebrate with some of our favorite floral displays in the region.

03/30/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Cobra Pose

A Portland Reptile Shop Strikes It Big with Snake Yoga

At Hisss, downward dog comes with a massage from a ball python.

03/30/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Skin by Lovely’s Next Chapter Arrives in Slabtown

There’s something satisfying about a business that grows up with its city.

03/30/2026

Lansdowne’s New Look Brings Seasonal Tasting Menus to Slabtown

Expect a showcase of regional bounty alongside locally sourced wines and spirits in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere.

03/27/2026 By Ben McBee Photography by Moni Kovacs/Lansdowne

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Architect-Designed Midcentury in the Forest Park Neighborhood

Classic midcentury good looks meet a serene natural setting.

03/27/2026 By Melissa Dalton

seeing things

The Best Shows and Events in Portland This Week, March 2026

Ira Glass has a Portland story, and other things to do in town.

03/26/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in April

Stroll among tulips and trilliums, marvel at migratory birds, party with the van lifers, and gorge yourself on cheese and seafood.

03/26/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Openings

Portland’s Most Anticipated Restaurants for Spring and Summer

Pipsqueak Bagels, Sure Shot Burger, and Straightaway Cocktails go brick-and-mortar.

03/25/2026 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

A Guide to Portland’s Top Thai Restaurants

Our favorite places for khao soi, pad kee mao, and panang curry.

03/24/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Dance Dance Revolution

How a Pandemic-Era Dance Party Grew Up

Now a full-blown pop-up festival, Tabor Dance remains as vital as ever.

03/23/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson