Your 2017 National Women's Soccer League champions, the Portland Thorns FC, kick off another year of fast-paced action at beautiful Providence Park. Now entering their sixth season, Thorns FC average ... [more+]

Your 2017 National Women's Soccer League champions, the Portland Thorns FC, kick off another year of fast-paced action at beautiful Providence Park. Now entering their sixth season, Thorns FC average a league-best 17,000-plus fans per game, and feature one of the most talented rosters in all of women's professional soccer -- including the team's top scorer, University of Portland grad Christine Sinclair, plus midfielder Tobin Heath and defender Emily Sonnett, among many more. Cheer on the home team as they take on tough competitors from Orlando to Seattle, on their run to another NWSL title. [less-]

" #//EMBEDDED//# " is a one-person multimedia piece of devised theater that examines the condition of a trapped virtual identity through the lens of a cyber celebrity stuck within the regulating algor... [more+]

" #//EMBEDDED//# " is a one-person multimedia piece of devised theater that examines the condition of a trapped virtual identity through the lens of a cyber celebrity stuck within the regulating algorithms of a social media platform, inside a broadcasting room floating somewhere in the inter-webs of cyber space and time. Or maybe it's just a basement-dwelling computer nerd who creates a super-cool virtual identity that keeps him from making real human connections because he can't disconnect. Film projection, GIF animation, Prezi presentation, physical theater and polyester pants are all included in Pratik Motwani's production at Portland's CoHo Theater. [less-]

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." This well-known anonymous statement from the 1930s (often erroneously attributed to American novelist Sinclair Lew... [more+]

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." This well-known anonymous statement from the 1930s (often erroneously attributed to American novelist Sinclair Lewis) is a prophetic warning about the rise of authoritarian regimes. With the recent tragic events of Charlottesville and other flashpoints of intolerance in the news, assaults on members of the LGBTQ community and racial, religious and ethnic minorities, attacks on a free press, and the rise of voices advocating extreme nationalism throughout the civilized world, many say that our current time is reminiscent of the advent of World War II. However, the real test of our time is to avoid the trap of reactionary fear and to commit to healing change. "Adroit Maneuvers" offers a compassionate, hopeful perspective on bridging these divides that threaten to fracture our humanity. This timely and thought-provoking drama makes its world premiere at Portland's Imago Theatre. [less-]

Portland's bridges are as much a part of the city's character as The Unipiper, Voodoo Doughnut and people with earlobe plugs riding fixed gear bikes. This jet-boat tour gives you an up-close and in-de... [more+]

Portland's bridges are as much a part of the city's character as The Unipiper, Voodoo Doughnut and people with earlobe plugs riding fixed gear bikes. This jet-boat tour gives you an up-close and in-depth look at a dozen landmark bridges crossing the Willamette River, each one representing a new chapter in engineering, design and the city's colorful history. From the towering St. Johns Bridge at the north end of the city to the newly replaced Sellwood Bridge to the south, this excursion aboard the Explorer Jet Boat is as informative as it is exhilarating. [less-]

Oregon's Columbia River Gorge is home to breathtaking vistas, lush green hills, towering trees and more than 90 waterfalls -- and there's no better way to see it all than from the deck of the Explorer... [more+]

Oregon's Columbia River Gorge is home to breathtaking vistas, lush green hills, towering trees and more than 90 waterfalls -- and there's no better way to see it all than from the deck of the Explorer Jet Boat. On the exhilarating and informative Heart of the Gorge tour, you'll cover 120 miles of spectacular scenery, starting with the Portland skyline before making your way up the Columbia Gorge and through the locks at Bonneville Dam, all of it fully narrated by an experienced guide. At the halfway point of your journey, in the town of Cascade Locks, food is available for purchase at the Locks Waterfront Grill, before the return trip to Portland. Or, if you're a cycling enthusiast looking to burn a few calories, you can bring your bike on the boat and then ride back along 45 miles of the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway. [less-]

What image comes to mind when you hear the word "doctor"? If given a choice in a medical emergency, would you trust the female physician as much as the male? Studies show that many people -- from pati... [more+]

What image comes to mind when you hear the word "doctor"? If given a choice in a medical emergency, would you trust the female physician as much as the male? Studies show that many people -- from patients and their families to administrators and other medical staff -- show an implicit bias against female physicians and scientists, often judging them as less experienced or trustworthy. Esther Choo, M.D. MPH, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at OHSU and Founder of Equity Quotient, is a nationally recognized expert on gender bias in medicine. At this Science on Tap discussion, Dr. Choo will discuss some of the underlying reasons behind these inequities, limitations to solutions proposed to date, and next steps to creating and sustaining diverse and productive healthcare teams. Science on Tap is a lecture series where you can sit back, enjoy a pint, and laugh while you learn. Listen to experts talk about the science in your neighborhood and around the world. You don't have to be a science geek to have fun--all you need is a thirst for knowledge! [less-]

"Chess" tells an epic story set at the height of the Cold War, when two great chess masters -- an American and a Russian -- meet in Bangkok to battle for the world championship ... but their greatest ... [more+]

"Chess" tells an epic story set at the height of the Cold War, when two great chess masters -- an American and a Russian -- meet in Bangkok to battle for the world championship ... but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Before "Mamma Mia!", Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of the pop group ABBA fashioned this daring musical from an idea by lyricist Tim Rice. Originally satirizing the hostility of the international political atmosphere of the 1980s, "Chess" could very well have been written today, as politics, espionage and intrigue collides with love and chess. Enjoy this timeless classic at Lake Oswego's Lakewood Center for the Arts. [less-]

Family secrets, a collection of fragile glass animals, gender-bending gentleman callers, and memories of Blue Mountain -- it's the Wingfield family you only think you know. Elements of silent film, ph... [more+]

Family secrets, a collection of fragile glass animals, gender-bending gentleman callers, and memories of Blue Mountain -- it's the Wingfield family you only think you know. Elements of silent film, physical comedy, and the music of Philip Glass highlight this poignant, hilarious and whimsical telling of "The Glass Menagerie", Tennessee Williams' story of family facades, dreams of escape, and the reality of the everyday. See "Philip's Glass Menagerie" at CoHo Theater in Portland. [less-]

Clackamas Repertory Theatre brings this reimagined version of famed English novelist Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" to Oregon City. Kate Hamill's new adaptation is wildly funny and playful with... [more+]

Clackamas Repertory Theatre brings this reimagined version of famed English novelist Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" to Oregon City. Kate Hamill's new adaptation is wildly funny and playful with only 10 actors playing multiple characters of the British landed gentry. The use of biting irony along with realism and social commentary make this classic play as relevant today as it was in the 19th century. [less-]

Tune out the daily grind and and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of some of the Northwest's best tribute bands aboard the Tribute Thursday Early Escape Cruise. Come aboard the Portland Spirit f... [more+]

Tune out the daily grind and and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of some of the Northwest's best tribute bands aboard the Tribute Thursday Early Escape Cruise. Come aboard the Portland Spirit for a two-hour party cruising down the Willamette River while grooving to live music every Thursday afternoon from July-September. A bistro plate and a full service bar are available for additional purchase on board. You deserve a break, so grab your friends and co-workers and get in on the fun. All this party needs is you! [less-]

Come check out the Rose City's most riotous night of laughs with ComedySportz, which has been providing big-time laughs to Portland for more than 20 years. Two teams battle for laughs and points as th... [more+]

Come check out the Rose City's most riotous night of laughs with ComedySportz, which has been providing big-time laughs to Portland for more than 20 years. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot. A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of this interactive show, and willing volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage! [less-]

Experience Theatre Project presents "Taming And The Shrew: A Kind Of History" at Helvetia Vineyards & Winery in Hillsboro.... [more+]

Experience Theatre Project presents "Taming And The Shrew: A Kind Of History" at Helvetia Vineyards & Winery in Hillsboro. [less-]

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" is one of the most fondly remembered cult shows in the history of American television. This series about a man and his robots making snappy commentary about terrible mov... [more+]

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" is one of the most fondly remembered cult shows in the history of American television. This series about a man and his robots making snappy commentary about terrible movies sent to them by mad scientists ran for ten seasons throughout the 1990s and now finds new life in "MST - The Mystery Science Tribute" at Portland's CSz. At this live comedy show, performers improvise a B-movie based on an audience suggestion, while a trio of wisecrackers mock it mercilessly. [less-]

Led by its artistic director, world-renowned clarinetist David Shifrin, Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) has been bringing beautiful music to thousands since 1971, via more than 100 annual events in Ore... [more+]

Led by its artistic director, world-renowned clarinetist David Shifrin, Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) has been bringing beautiful music to thousands since 1971, via more than 100 annual events in Oregon and SW Washington. CMNW may be most famed for its Summer and Winter Festivals, which draws both up-and-coming and world-famous performers from around the globe -- including the Grammy-winning Emerson Quartet -- but it's also established itself as one of the city's true cultural jewels with its innovative and exciting year-round programming at Lincoln Performance Hall and elsewhere. CMNW collaborates with a wide range of music and dance artists, hosts a contemporary concert series, participates in educational outreach, and much more. [less-]

Break away from the everyday and embark on a family adventure like no other! Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16 and their parents, with 13-15 fun and... [more+]

Break away from the everyday and embark on a family adventure like no other! Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16 and their parents, with 13-15 fun and challenging obstacles, plus lots of running, jumping, climbing and mud! And the best part is it's an adventure for the whole family, and parents run for free! Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge's mission is to inspire and challenge kids, and forge family bonds, through obstacles and adventure. Prepare to brave your adventure at the beautiful Sherwood Forest Equestrian Center. [less-]

Cabaret Cafe is an evening of song featuring four top-notch vocalists performing their favorite songs within the evening's theme. Songs performed will be from the musical theatre, classic pop, jazz an... [more+]

Cabaret Cafe is an evening of song featuring four top-notch vocalists performing their favorite songs within the evening's theme. Songs performed will be from the musical theatre, classic pop, jazz and swing catalogs, and will focus on storytelling and performance. Guests are seated at tablecloth-laden tables at the charming Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge in Portland, with yummy beverages and desserts available to enjoy during the festivities. [less-]

Say what you will about the last millennium, but those last few decades knew how to par-tay. Now you can party like it's 1999 (and even earlier) at this fun Flashback Dance Cruise featuring the best d... [more+]

Say what you will about the last millennium, but those last few decades knew how to par-tay. Now you can party like it's 1999 (and even earlier) at this fun Flashback Dance Cruise featuring the best dance hits from the '80s, '90s and more. This two-hour cruise aboard the Portland Spirit provides everything you need for a rockin' late night on the river, with a live DJ on deck spinning the biggest hits of the three greatest party music decades ever. Retro outfits are encouraged, so break out those leisure suits, neon leg warmers and Members Only jackets and have a blast. [less-]

Bring the whole family to cheer on the Portland Timbers 2 as they take on challengers from the United Soccer League -- the highest-level U.S. men's professional soccer league after Major League Soccer... [more+]

Bring the whole family to cheer on the Portland Timbers 2 as they take on challengers from the United Soccer League -- the highest-level U.S. men's professional soccer league after Major League Soccer. Providence Park has everything you need for an unforgettable day of soccer, from top-notch concessions to covered seating in case of an impromptu burst of Oregon weather. Don't miss a second of the on-field action as Lamar Batista, Devin Jambga, Alex Mangels and the rest of T2 lead the team into the playoffs. [less-]

Improv 4 Kids is a ComedySportz Show adapted for the 12 and under set and their handlers. It's a one-hour improv event with kid-friendly suggestions, fast game styles and lots of audience volunteer op... [more+]

Improv 4 Kids is a ComedySportz Show adapted for the 12 and under set and their handlers. It's a one-hour improv event with kid-friendly suggestions, fast game styles and lots of audience volunteer opportunities. We also keep it entertaining for the adults. [less-]

Catch tomorrow's Major League Baseball stars today as the Portland Pickles hit the field to take on the rest of the West Coast League. Take a break from big stadium games, and come enjoy the ol' ball ... [more+]

Catch tomorrow's Major League Baseball stars today as the Portland Pickles hit the field to take on the rest of the West Coast League. Take a break from big stadium games, and come enjoy the ol' ball game in the more intimate surroundings of Walker Stadium in Lents Park. The Pickles are the newest members of the West Coast League and will play against teams from the Pacific Northwest. The Pickles are made up of collegiate players who are looking to get drafted by MLB scouts. You can be sure they'll be giving it their all, which will make for some exciting games. Come cheer the Pickles on to victory! [less-]