Search

Events

The Pearl District is a living, dynamic community with a myriad of events occurring daily. Please use our interactive events calendar below to locate events that interest you.

July 1 - 31, 2009

Discover the Pearl District...on us!

April 27, 2009 9:00am - July 31, 2009 11:00pm

Intrinsic Design
1627 NW 14th Avenue (between Raleigh and Savier)

Pick up your Pearl Shopping Pass at Intrinsic Design with exclusive offers from Pearl businesses worth over $500!

Fenouil Lunch Returns

May 5, 2009 11:30am - October 1, 2009 2:00pm

900 NW 11th Ave Portland, OR 97209

Beginning May 5th we will be serving lunch Monday through Saturday for the Spring and Summer season. Lunch hours will be 11:30am - 2pm. The bistrot menu will be available in the lounge and bar side patio beginning at 2pm. To view the menu ple...

Filling the Void: BECon Presenters

May 19 - July 25, 2009

Bullseye Gallery
300 NW 13th Ave

Glass sculpture by international presenters, artists and educators involved in Bullseye Glass Co.'s biennial BECon 2009 conference. Featuring work by Howard Ben, Heike Brachlow, Chick Butcher, Daniel Clayman, Jacqueline Cooley, Melanie Hunter, Marsha...

Portland Farmers Market at Ecotrust

June 4 - September 24, 2009

Ecotrust Parking Lot

The Portland Farmers Markets strive to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family. So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in s...

Klaus Moje

June 30 - August 22, 2009

Bullseye Gallery
300 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR, 97209

After last summer's stunning retrospective at the Portland Art Museum, revered kiln glass master Klaus Moje returns to Portland for a survey exhibition at Bullseye Gallery.

Wonderful Wednesdays

July 1, 2009 10:30am - August 26, 2009 12:30pm

Green Frog Toys

Every Wednesday in July & August, join us from 10:30 am -12:30 pm for fun crafts and projects.

New Sculpture by Devin Laurence Field

July 1, 2009 12:00pm - August 2, 2009 4:00pm

Waterstone Gallery
424 NW 12th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97209

Internationally renowned Portland metal sculptor Devin Laurence Field opens a show of new work at Waterstone Gallery on July 1st. This work in fabricated and stainless steel shows some of the techniques and styles developed in his recent work oversea...

Klaus Moje Opening Reception

July 1, 2009 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Bullseye Gallery
300 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Join us for the opening of Klaus Moje's survey exhibition, which coincides with his retrospective show at the Museum of Art and Design in New York.

FLAMENCO GUITARIST TOSHI ONIZUKA BRINGS YOU MUSICAL STEW

July 1, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm

32 NW 9TH Ave

The perfect midweek release! Enjoy the service & ambience of Portland's newest venue while taking in the amazing sounds of Toshi Onizuka as a part of Candy's Wednesday free music series. "Onizuka is a crack flamenco player, an he bends that ...

July First Thursday at Lizard Lounge

July 2, 2009

Lizard Lounge
1323 NW Irving St
Portland, Or 97209

Celebrating First Thursday @ Lizard Lounge. Art opening for Kenny Schnurstein. Landing in Portland a little over a year ago via LA & Chicago, Kenny is now happily living Oregon! He uses playful colors, mixed media and cool textures to c...

Art and live Music venue

July 2, 2009

Sip & Kranz
A Coffee Lounge

901 NW 10th Avenue Portland, OR 97209

Celebrate a warm Summer evening of great art, music, drink, and food. Featuring an art collaboration by Captain Cat (Zelda English and Rodrigo Neto) display incredible hand made animal masks and charming , author-inspired animal portraits. Listen to ...

First Thursday Extended Happy Hour at MetroVino

July 2, 2009 4:00pm - 8:00pm

1139 NW 11th Ave

MetroVino will be extending Happy Hour until 8pm on Thursday July 2nd for First Thursday. We will be serving dishes from our menu at Happy Hour prices along with our daily $5 pours of red, white, or bubbles.

Andina's First Thursday in Tupai

July 2, 2009 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Andina Restaurant
Upstairs in Tupai

Andina will host its second First Thursday Art Show in its lively upstairs event space, Tupai. Featuring two artists, Alyson Levy and Tatiana Mac, the show is open to the public. Tapas and drinks will be available for purchase. Happy Hour will also b...

First Thursday at Fenouil

July 2, 2009 4:00pm - December 31, 2009 12:00am

900 NW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97209

Fenouil Happy Hour is now 50% off all bistro menu food items from 4pm-6pm every day!

First Thursday Progressive

July 2, 2009 5:00pm - July 3, 2009 2:00am

A progressive dinner party that visits featured locations for free food & drinks at each stop and fabulous prize giveaways and dance afterparty to complete the evening!!!

15% off Dresses for First Thursday at Mabel and Zora

July 2, 2009 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Mabel and Zora
748 NW 11th Ave

Come join us at Mabel and Zora for 15% off all dresses including new arrivals from Veronica M, Michael Stars and Weston Wear! We'll also have some prosecco to enjoy while shopping! Enjoy first Thursday in the Pearl with us!

First Thursday Art, Wine, Food

July 2, 2009 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Little Green Grocer
1101 NW Northrup St.

Join us for the opening of Colby Brooks's show of new paintings and drawings. The Portland artist presents this collection based on scenes from Sauvie Island. We'll also be tasting new wines to Little Green Grocer: Marchetti Verdicchio Milbrandt...

1st Thursday with Swahili!

July 2, 2009 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Swahili
128 NW 12th Ave

Join us at Swahili for wine tasting, music, and wonderful Fair Trade goods!

Letterpress Demo

July 2, 2009 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Oblation Papers and Press
516 Northwest 12th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

This First Thursday we will once again have our tabletop press inked up and ready for you to try. Our Printshop Manager will be on hand to help you pull your own print and to talk shop. We provide the paper, ink, wine and snacks; you bring friends,...

Artist Reception

July 2, 2009 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bank of America
1245 NW Lovejoy

Join us for the opening of "Path of Least Resistance" First Thursday, July 2nd with Krislyn Dillard

Hands-On Letterpress Demonstration at Oblation Paper - First Thursday!

July 2, 2009 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Oblation Papers & Press
516 NW 12th Street
Portland, OR 97209

This First Thursday we'll once again have our tabletop press inked up and ready for you to try. Our Printshop Manager Ben will be on hand to help you pull your own print and to talk shop. We provide paper, ink, wine, and snacks, you bring friends, yo...

First Thursday at lululemon athletica

July 2, 2009 7:00pm - 9:00pm

lululemon athletica 1231 NW Couch Street

Come see the talents of Pendulum Aerial Dance Company, enjoy live music and complimentary wine and refreshments.

Rogue Ales Garage Sale

July 3 - 6, 2009

Rogue Ales Distillery & Public House
1339 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

Come down for deep discounts on all your favorite Rogue stuff, plates, glasses,& miscellaneous knick-knacks. Sale during pub hours.

Jam Sessions Live Music Featuring Special Guest Toshi Onizuka

July 3, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Candy Bistro & Ultralounge 32 NW 9th ave.

The extraordinarily talented flamenco guitarist Toshi Onizuka takes the stage sharing his unique sounds with guests of Candy Bistro & Ultralounge.

ARTIST'S RECEPTION FOR JANET ROTHERMEL

July 4, 2009 6:00pm - 8:00pm

U.S. Bank, located at 1040 NW Lovejoy, Portland, OR 97209

Portland artist Janet Rothermel is unveiling her current work in time for Portland's highly anticipated summer season. Ms. Rothermel's current work will be exhibited at U.S. Bank, located at 1040 NW Lovejoy, Portland, Oregon 97209, from June 1,...

Basic Bookkeeping 101

July 6, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Umpqua Bank
1139 NW Lovejoy

Acquire the fundamentals of basic business bookkeeping. Familiarize yourself with Profit and Loss Statements and Balance Sheets: the differences and why they are important. Understand how to manage your Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payabl...

IAN JAMES JAM SESSIONS LIVE ACOUSTIC SOUL

July 8, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm

32 NW 9th Ave

The perfect midweek release! Enjoy the service & ambience of Portland's newest venue while taking in the amazing sounds of Ian James. This extraordinarily talented artist performs live acoustic soul as a part of Candy's Wednesday night free music...

Jam Sessions Live Acoustic Soul Music Featuring Ian James!

July 10, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Candy Bistro & Ultralounge 32 NW 9th Ave.

Enjoy the extraordinarily talented sounds of Ian James & guests every Wednesday 8-11pm

Francophones and Francophiles Unite for Bastille Day in the Pearl 2009

July 11, 2009 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Jamison Square Park

The Portland Bastille Day Committee will present the 7th Annual Bastille Day Festival at Jamison Square Park on Saturday, July 11 from noon to 8 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and for people of all ages. Bastille Day festivals - held ...

Tupai Rose' Dinner

July 13, 2009 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Andina Restaurant
1314 NW Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97209

Join Sommelier Ken Collura in Tupai, Andina's upstairs event space, for a summer evening of family-style tapas and 25 roses. Wines from South Africa, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, the Pacific Northwest, Chile and Australia will be represented. Music ...

PR 101 with Sundrop Media

July 13, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Umpqua Bank
1139 NW Lovejoy

Discover what is truly newsworthy and what the media really care about in this interactive discussion on how to leverage PR to raise awareness of your company and products. Principle founders of Sundrop Media offer tips and tricks to having your sto...

IAN JAMES JAM SESSIONS LIVE ACOUSTIC SOUL

July 15, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm

32 NW 9th Ave

Willamette MBA Lunch & Learn "Servant Leadership"

July 16, 2009 11:30am - 1:00pm

Willamette University Portland Center
1120 NW Couch St., Ste. 450
Portland, OR 97209

Willamette MBA Summer Lunch & Learn Series What are some of the most pressing issues facing today's managers and how do they deal with them? Join us for our Summer Lunch and Learn Series in Portland and Salem as Willamette University's top mana...

Jam Sessions Live Acoustic Soul Music Featuring Ian James!

July 17, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Candy Bistro & Ultralounge 32 NW 9th ave.

Enjoy the sounds of the extraordinarily talented Ian James & special guests as a part of our free music series live every Wednesday 8-11pm!

Perfe(k)t Storm & Navigating 401(k) plans

July 18, 2009 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bridgeport Brewery

An educational event for business owners & HR managers that sponsor retirement plans.

Fred Eckhardt's 18th Annual Beer & Cheese Tasting

July 21, 2009 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Rogue Ales Distillery & Public House
1339 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

Join Fred Eckhardt, dean of American beer writers and pioneer in blending beer and cheese, for a unique tasting of 10 microbrews with 10 gourmet cheeses. Fred will be Joined by Tami Parr, author of Artisan Cheese of the Pacific Northwest for a book ...

Women to Women: Inviting a Healthy Conversation

July 21, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Umpqua Bank
1139 NW Lovejoy

While we all intuitively know that the bonds of sisterhood allow us to live better, more satisfying lives, science has now confirmed its importance for our wellbeing. Studies show that strong girl-friend relationships buffer life's struggles and by ...

IAN JAMES JAM SESSIONS LIVE ACOUSTIC SOUL

July 22, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm

32 NW 9th Ave

Jam Sessions Live Acoustic Soul Music Featuring Ian James!

July 24, 2009 11:00am - 12:00pm

Candy Ultralounge 32 NW 9th ave.

Come and enjoy the sounds of the extraordinarily talented Ian James and special guests every Wednesday 8-11pm as a part of our free music series!

Pints for Prostates

July 24, 2009 11:00am - 11:00pm

Rogue Ales Distillery & Public House

On July 24th at Rogue Distillery & Public House in Portland, Rogue will be hosting a Pints for Prostates all-day fundraiser featuring Pints for Prostates founder Rick Lyke, mobile PSA testing and a day full of fun events! Proceeds will benefit U...

Money Saving Strategies

July 28, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Umpqua Bank
1139 NW Lovejoy

Learn how to save more, spend less and stretch the money you have. Our 60-minute seminar will teach you how to streamline your budget (and how to make one if you don't have one); how to craft a monthy financial plan (and how to stick to it); how to ...

Money Saving Strategies at Umpqua Bank

July 28, 2009 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Umpqua Bank
1139 NW Lovejoy

BridgePort Brewery and Asa Flats+Lofts Present "Movies in the Pearl"

July 29, 2009 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Between Marshall and Northrup on NW 13th Avenue just outside of BridgePort Brewpub + Bakery in the Pearl.

BridgePort and Asa Flats + Lofts will host - " Movies in the Pearl" an outdoor short film series programmed by the NW Film Center. The events are all free and open to the public in an urban outdoor theater setting. Guests are encouraged ...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

July 30, 2009 6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Midsummer Night's Dream is the black -tie preview and gala event celebrating the public opening of the annual NW Natural Street of Dreams. This charity benefit will be the first opportunity to see the luxury condos while enjoying delicious food f...

Pearl District Business Association Members

To submit your event for listing on our website, we require your event to meet the following criteria:

You must be a Pearl District Business Association Member.
The event must be within the physical boundaries of the Pearl District (16th to Broadway and Burnside to the Willamette River waterfront).

You can submit your event here: Submit an Event

Search

Events

Explore The Pearl

Find It In The Pearl

About The Pearl