GET OUT
Christine Davis compiles best bets for family fun, festivals, comedy and more. Send events submissions to eventsbestbets@oregonian.com.
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World Beat Festival
Explore the music, food, dance and traditions of more than 70 cultures. Children’s parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.
5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 28-30; Riverfront Park, 200 Water St., Salem; $5; https://www.salemmulticultural.org/festival/world-beat-festival
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Portland International Beerfest
Sample more than 200 specialty and hard-to-find beers and ciders from around the world.
4 -10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, June 28-30; Pearl North Park Blocks, enter at Northwest Davis Street and Eighth Avenue. $25-$45; http://www.portland-beerfest.com/
Kalama Heritage Festival
Celebrate the spirit of Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest with Hawaiian music, dance, craft vendors, workshops, food trucks, and a Luau dinner show.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 28-30; Port of Kalama Marine Park, 269 Hendrickson Drive, Kalama; free admission but a $10 per-family donation is requested, $18-$45 for concerts; https://www.kalamaheritagefestival.org
Ice Cream Social
Join So Delicious Dairy Free for this sweet and healthy event. Sample dairy-free yogurts, milks and ice creams and cool down on the Square.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 29; Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave.; free; https://thesquarepdx.org/event/so-delicious-ice-cream-social/
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World Naked Bike Ride
Created as a fun free-for-all, this demonstration of cyclist vulnerability and protest against oil-fueled transportation invites you to strip down and pedal on.
9 p.m. Saturday, June 29; Laurelhurst Park; free, donations requested; pdxwnbr.org
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5K Obstacle Race
Rugged Maniac is billed as “a recess for grown-ups,” with a three-story water slide, trampolines, and a fire jump. Choose your time to take on the course and party for the rest of the day at the festival with a DJ, food and beer.
Course opens at 9 a.m. and the event continues until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 29; Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd.; free for spectators and $89-$100 to participate; https://ruggedmaniac.com/events/portland/
Christine Davis, special to The Oregonian/OregonLive
Clackamas County Lavender Festival
While taking in an eyeful of a sea of lavender, pick a bouquet, shop vendors, enjoy live music, try lavender ice cream and sip lemonade.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 29-30; Oregon Lavender Farm, 20949 S. Harris Road, Oregon City; $5; https://www.libertynatural.com/olf/lavfest19/festivalinfo.htm
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Recycled Arts Festival
The Clark County Recycled Arts Festival offers free fun for the whole family while showcasing artwork made of recycled materials. There’s also music, food carts, kids’ activities and a parade at 11 a.m. Sunday.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 29-30; Esther Short Park, 301 W. 8th Street., Vancouver: free; https://recycledartsfestival.com/
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Edgefield Brewfest
On the lawn where Edgefield Concerts happen, McMenamins brings together more than 100 Oregon and Washington breweries and cideries. Kid- and dog-friendly.
Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, June 29; McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale; entrance free and $30 to drink for 21+; https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/201061-2nd-annual-edgefield-brewfest
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Portland Indie Con
Celebrate local comic arts, tabletop gaming and geek podcasting scenes at this locally produced Indie Con debut.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday, June 29-30; DoubleTree by Hilton, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St.; $7 single day, $10 weekend pass; www.portlandindiecon.com
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Sunday Parkways
Portland's summer neighborhood bike ride series continues with a 9.5-mile route on car-free North Portland streets.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 30; parks and streets around North Portland; free; https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/67622
Wunderbar
Eddie Izzard’s World Tour 2019, Wunderbar, covers everything from humans in the last 100,000 years to talking dogs and animal superheroes.
8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, July 1-2; Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St.; $50.25-$67.25; https://www.portland5.com/keller-auditorium/events/eddie-izzard
CONCERT GUIDE
Robert Ham and Nathan Rizzo have put together seasonal, monthly and weekly concert guides. Email submissions at least 4 weeks ahead of the event to musicbestbets@oregonian.com.
Chuck Israels Trio
Bassist Chuck Israels is a local legend - playing with Bill Evans, Billie Holliday and John Coltrane will do that. Catch him in close quarters at The 1905, the Mississippi Avenue-area bar and pizzeria that is rapidly becoming Portland’s go-to jazz venue.
6 p.m. Friday, June 28, The 1905. All ages. Tickets: $7. the1905.org
Dido
“Still on My Mind,” the first new album in six years from this British folktronica artist, was exciting enough. Then came word that Dido would embark on her first world tour in 15 years. Anticipation is high for this one.
9 p.m. Friday, June 28, Roseland Theater. All ages. Tickets sold out. roselandpdx.com
Jay Electronica
With only one album from 2007 and copious guest appearances on other rappers’ singles and mixtapes under his belt, all bets are off about what to expect from his tour stop in Portland. Our hope is that this is the start of a much-deserved career resurgence for this New Orleans artist.
9 p.m. Friday, June 28, Star Theater. 21+. Tickets: $22.50-$92.50. startheaterportland.com
Jeff Lynne’s ELO
As the name of this project reveals, this isn’t a reunion of the original lineup of Electric Light Orchestra. But with that band’s longtime leader Jeff Lynne celebrating the band’s catalog of symphonic pop hits (“Sweet Talkin’ Woman,” “Do Ya”), it’s gonna be a blast all the same.
8 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Moda Center. All ages. Tickets: $46-$146. rosequarter.com
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Garth Brooks
Singer Garth Brooks brings his trademark black Stetson and 30-year catalog of hits to Eugene for a summer show at Autzen Stadium. It is the country superstar’s first Oregon performance in four years and his debut at the monolithic home of the Oregon Ducks football team.
7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Autzen Stadium. All ages. Tickets: sold out, try resellers. Goducks.com
Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert's molten shred playing with Racer X set the bar for instrumental rock guitar in the 1980s, while a run with Mr. Big landed him a platinum record. A newly minted Portland resident, Gilbert drew from a stable of respected local players for Behold Electric Guitar, his May release.
8 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Aladdin Theater. All ages. Tickets: $30 - $35. aladdin-theater.com
Santana
The night should have something in store for Santana fans of every vintage. If recent setlists are a clue, expect pop hits, Woodstock-era classics and signature jams like “Jingo” and the incendiary “Soul Sacrifice.”
7 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Sunlight Supply Amphitheater. All ages. Tickets: $47 - $275. sunlightsupplyamphitheater.com
Khalid
So far, 2019 has been a good year for Khalid. “Free Spirit,” the R&B singer’s first full-length release, debuted atop the Billboard 200. And leadoff single “Talk” has racked up over 100 million YouTube views since dropping in March.
7:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, Moda Center. All ages. Tickets: $37 - $114. Rosequarter.com
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Waterfront Blues Festival
Now in its 32nd year, the Waterfront Blues Festival is renowned for showcasing premier blues and R&B talent over the Independence Day weekend. The 2019 edition is no exception: Performances from Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and The Robert Cray Band are must-sees. And be sure to keep an eye out for the local talent on display - a surprising number of Portland musicians have worked with stars like Prince, Stevie Wonder, Merle Haggard and Carlos Santana. July Fourth festivities will end with a fireworks display over the Willamette River.
SEE NATHAN RIZZO'S PICKS FOR THE FESTIVAL IN HIS JULY CONCERT GUIDE
Gates open at 11 a.m., festival starts at noon Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7. All ages. Tickets: four-day pass $50, single-day pass $20 advance, $25 at gate, kids 12 and under free with paid adult. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. waterfrontbluesfest.com
THE ARTS
Arts editor Amy Wang compiles theater, classical music and visual arts events. Email submissions to fineartsbestbets@oregonian.com.
“The Comedy of Errors” will grace the Beaverton City Library grounds for three performances. (Casey Campbell Photography)
Westside Shakespeare Festival
The Bard is king at this all-ages, three-day celebration organized by Experience Theatre Project. In addition to the main event, a production of “The Comedy of Errors,” the festival features madrigal bands, swordfighting demonstrations, wandering actors, children’s activities, vendors, a queen’s feast and more.
· "Comedy of Errors": 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 28-29, 2 p.m. Sunday. Free general admission, $10-$28 reserved seats, eventbrite.com.
· Festival hours: 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 28, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, June 29, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Free (except for queen's feast tickets, which start at $65), experiencetheatreproject.org or 844-387-7469.
All events and activities on the lawn at Beaverton City Library, 12375 S.W. Fifth St., Beaverton.
Members of the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival perform a lively rendition of "The Taming of the Shrew" in 2014. (Anna Marum/Oregonian file photo)
Original Practice Shakespeare
More Shakespeare cometh as Portland’s summer Shakespeare touring company wraps up June with visits to East and North Portland and Beaverton. Here’s the schedule:
· “Henry V”: 7 p.m. Friday, June 28: Lents Park, 4808 S.E. 92nd Ave.
· “Romeo and Juliet” – abridged version in partnership with Westside Shakespeare Festival: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Beaverton City Library, 12375 S.W. Fifth St., Beaverton.
· “Love’s Labour’s Lost”: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon Ave.
All performances are free.
CoHo Clown Cohort
CoHo Productions opens its annual SummerFest with "Witch Hunt," developed by the CoHo Clown Cohort and Philip Cuomo. Using a lot of physical comedy and a little dialogue, the production looks at how the Puritan work ethic has informed American society and politics. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, June 28-30, CoHo Theatre, 2257 N.W. Raleigh St. $25, cohoproductions.org or 503-220-2646.
Joni Renee Whitworth. (Courtesy photo)
Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance
This annual festival of new short works by independent Pacific Northwest artists returns for its 12th year. Featured artists are Body Home Fat Dance of Portland, performance and multimedia artists Milton Lim and Patrick Blenkarn of Vancouver, British Columbia, multimedia and theater artist Ilvs Strauss of Vancouver, British Columbia, multidisciplinary artists Landforms of Seattle, and artist and writer Joni Renee Whitworth of Portland. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 28-29, 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave. Pay what you will, risk-reward.org or 503-231-9581.
The clarinet is the star of the show at a free pop-up performance June 29. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer)
Colossal Clarinet Choir
Clarinetists of all kinds, from students and amateurs to international performers, will play side by side in a pop-up performance presented by Chamber Music Northwest. The performance is part of Chamber Music Northwest's annual summer festival, which continues through July 28. 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University. Free.
Yutaka Matsuzawa
This late artist is considered the father of Japanese conceptual art. Portland gallery Yale Union hosts his first U.S. solo exhibit, which will include works shown at the Tokyo, Venice and Sao Paulo biennials. Yale Union is also publishing a limited run of a new edition of Matsuzawa's book "Quantum Art Manifesto" in the original Japanese and the original English translation. Opening, 5 p.m. Saturday, June 29, on view, noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, June 30-Aug. 18, Yale Union, 800 S.E. 10th Ave. Free, yaleunion.org or 503-236-7996.
From William Matheson’s show “Antigen.”
William Matheson
This Portland artist is opening a solo exhibit of paintings, "Antigen," inspired by the 2016 loss of a relative. Photographs, objects and found images are at the center of this show, which has an epigraph from author David Wojnarowicz that begins "I see myself seeing death." Opening reception, 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30; on view, noon-6 p.m. daily except Wednesday, June 29-July 30, Nationale, 3360 S.E. Division St. Free, nationale.us or 503-477-9786.
Classical musician Sophie Lippert. (Jennifer Alyse)
Connections Concerts
Portland classical musician Sophie Lippert has created a new concert series that pairs classical music with music from other genres. The series premieres with a concert titled "Paradigm," featuring Lippert on piano and cello alongside Miguel Medina on flute, handpan and vocals, playing Chopin, Ellington, Native American songs and more. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, The Little Church, 5138 N.E. 23rd Ave. $15-$25, $5 Arts For All tickets available, connectionsconcerts.com.
A scene from Public Citizen Theatre's production of "Dealing With Clair." (David Kinder/Kinderpics)
“Dealing With Clair”
The revival of British playwright Martin Crimp's thriller, which The Guardian dubbed an "ingenious study of moneyed hypocrisy," is having its Portland premiere courtesy of Public Citizen Theatre. Producer Amanda Mehl calls the 1988 play, which revolves around a home sale, "darkly comic." 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday through June 30, Cathedral Park Place, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave., Suite 270. $15-$25, publiccitizentheatre.org.
Neal Philpott
"I paint landscape as a way to preserve or recall how a transitory slant of light can transform an everyday view into something majestic," says this oil painter. His vivid scenes, some large enough to imagine wading into, showcase the variety of Pacific Northwest beauty. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Gallery 903, 903 N.W. Davis St. Free, gallery903.com or 503-248-0903.
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