Local Legends

If Portland’s Thompson Elk Statue Could Talk

In 1900, the bronze monument to the Oregon Humane Society decorated a fountain. Then it watched as the city went up around it.

08/12/2026 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Michael Novak

Think Pink

A Coos Bay–Born Showgirl Bets on a Scrappy Corner of Old Town

Welcome to the newly christened Pink Light District.

08/11/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Cheap Thrills

At Shirtzenpantz’s New Downtown Shop, Whimsy Rules

Affordable vintage and a giant throne of jeans in a former underwear store.

07/20/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

In the Booth

Underground Electronic Music’s Portland Outpost

Barn Radio brings DJs from around the world to a nondescript storefront downtown, reconnecting the genre to its predominantly Black roots.

05/11/2026 By Andrew Simon

Design

Could a Waterfront Park Makeover Revitalize Portland?

Fifty years ago, the city demolished a freeway to build a riverside green space. Today, much of it often sits empty.

05/04/2026 By Brian Libby Illustrations by Michael Novak

Art News

Portland Arts Week Isn’t Playing Around

The new citywide festival launches this July with a sports theme, rallying on the Fire’s comeback and World Cup excitement.

04/21/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

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

Pretty in Pink

A Complete Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Portland

Peak bloom is nigh.

03/03/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Local Legends

A Big Whoop-Whoop for the Portlandia Statue

Who? How the belle of 1985 fell out of favor.

03/02/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Property Watch: Own a Piece of the Ritzverse with a $615K Condo

Go ahead, try the five-star hotel life at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in the city's newest skyscraper.

02/27/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Shapely ’70s-Era Skyscraper with Views Galore

Next to the Keller Auditorium downtown, the triangular Portland Plaza building was an early adopter of luxury high-rise living.

02/20/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Toe pick!

Where to Go Ice-Skating in Portland and Beyond

Total beginner? Wannabe Winterhawk? Aspiring Olympian? We have the rink for you.

11/10/2025 By Margaret Seiler

At the Museum

A Bike Path Now Runs Through the Portland Art Museum

PAM’s $111 million expansion is named for Mark Rothko instead of a benefactor and designed for Portlanders over tourists.

10/20/2025 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Michael Novak

Water Ways

How a Jog and a Jump in the Willamette Became My Summer Ritual

I’ve learned to love Portland’s river like a friend.

07/07/2025 By Emily Chenoweth Illustrations by Davide Comai

Real Estate

Property Watch: Downtown Skyscraper Big Pink Is for Sale

The US Bancorp Tower is an elder millennial ready for its next chapter.

06/20/2025 By Margaret Seiler

LGBTQ+

Portland Pride Guide 2025

Our annual roundup of LGBTQ+ parades, pageants, concerts, drag shows, and festivals.

06/11/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

No Reservations

Is Downtown Portland’s Tourism Industry Bouncing Back?

Five years after COVID, Portland hotels are filling back up—but nowhere near 2019 levels.

06/09/2025 By Winston Ross Illustrations by Matthew Billington

Style & Shopping

A Former Art Museum Curator’s Gallery of Designer Clothes

At Diana Kim’s boutique Stand Up Comedy, garments are a vehicle for ideas.

05/12/2025 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Aaron Lee

Style & Shopping

The Best Fashion Boutiques in Portland

Local stores that will make you never want to shop online again.

05/06/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Editor's Note

Portland’s West Side Is Cooler Than You Think

With its blend of unique shops, ambitious restaurants, and beautiful architecture, the west side deserves a second look.

04/09/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden