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-]

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-]

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

Catch tomorrow's Major League Baseball stars as the Portland Pickles hit the field to take on the rest of the Great West 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. Your ticket includes a $10 food voucher, so you can chow down on a hot dog while you enjoy the game. Led by former big league pitcher Jeff Lahti, who was part of the 1982 World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals, 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-]

From Tony-winning master of mayhem Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me a Tenor") comes this madcap sendup of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic whodunit "The Hound of the Baskervilles". The male heirs of the Baskervil... [more+]

From Tony-winning master of mayhem Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me a Tenor") comes this madcap sendup of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic whodunit "The Hound of the Baskervilles". The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being killed one by one -- and it's up to the great Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson, to make their way through a dizzying web of clues, disguises and deceit in "Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery". Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Will our heroes discover the truth in time? Watch in amazement as five actors tackle more than 40 characters in this fast-paced romp from Clackamas Repertory Theatre in Oregon City. [less-]

After a long week of work, why wait until Friday to kick start your weekend? With the Tribute Thursday Early Escape Cruise on the Portland Spirit, you can take a much-needed break from the week with s... [more+]

After a long week of work, why wait until Friday to kick start your weekend? With the Tribute Thursday Early Escape Cruise on the Portland Spirit, you can take a much-needed break from the week with some good friends, good food and good tunes ready to take you back to the best music of days gone by. This two-hour party cruise down the Willamette River has everything you need for a fun time: There's a bistro plate available for purchase, along with refreshing selections from three full bars and live music from some of the best tribute bands around. [less-]

With a gorgeous voice and electric stage presence, singer-songwriter Patrice Pike has been a fixture in the Austin music scene for more than two decades, both as a solo artist and with jam bands Littl... [more+]

With a gorgeous voice and electric stage presence, singer-songwriter Patrice Pike has been a fixture in the Austin music scene for more than two decades, both as a solo artist and with jam bands Little Sister and Sister 7. Now you can catch her live in concert with guitarist Wayne Sutton, her longtime collaborator, at Portland's Alberta Rose Theatre. Also on the bill is Oregon's own Brian Cutean, a talented guitarist known for quirky folk songs full of heartfelt wordplay. [less-]

Gore Vidal's seminal 1950s play, "Visit to a Small Planet" is a quirky comedy full of keen and witty observations about human quirks. In an ill-conceived solo alien invasion, the extra-terrestrial Kre... [more+]

Gore Vidal's seminal 1950s play, "Visit to a Small Planet" is a quirky comedy full of keen and witty observations about human quirks. In an ill-conceived solo alien invasion, the extra-terrestrial Kreton lands his spaceship in the middle of a suburban garden in the United States. What kind of impression will our culture make on a psychic creature from another galaxy? Be there when Lakewood Theatre Company opens its 65th season with "Visit to a Small Planet" at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego. [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-]

Swap out the peanuts and Cracker Jacks for some beer and great country music as you enjoy a good old-fashioned ball game featuring the Major League Baseball stars of tomorrow at the Portland Pickles B... [more+]

Swap out the peanuts and Cracker Jacks for some beer and great country music as you enjoy a good old-fashioned ball game featuring the Major League Baseball stars of tomorrow at the Portland Pickles Brewfest. Led by former big league pitcher Jeff Lahti, who was part of the 1982 World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals, the Pickles are made up of collegiate players who are looking to impress MLB scouts. Before the Pickles take over the field at Walker Stadium - Lents Park, country artists Matt Kennon ("The Call") and Bryan White ("Someone Else's Star") will take the mic and get you pumped up for the big game. On top of the pre-game concert, you can get your fill of delicious brews from various local breweries. Your ticket includes General Admission to the game, the pre-game concert, one beer and a souvenir glass. Rooting for the home team doesn't get any better than this. [less-]

Two award-winning ensembles -- Dover Quartet and Imani Winds --are set to appear in this wide-ranging concert by Chamber Music Northwest, featuring the premiere of contemporary composer Daniel Schlosb... [more+]

Two award-winning ensembles -- Dover Quartet and Imani Winds --are set to appear in this wide-ranging concert by Chamber Music Northwest, featuring the premiere of contemporary composer Daniel Schlosberg's newest work, inspired by the much-talked-about TV series "Twin Peaks". Superfan Schlosberg, who did his doctoral thesis on "Twin Peaks" scorer Angelo Badalamenti, apparently persuaded the Dover musicians to binge-watch all 30 episodes. Now they'll debut the piece -- which is bound to evoke the spirit of the dear departed Laura Palmer -- as part of this concert at Reed College's Kaul Auditorium in Portland. Also on the bill are Chris Rogerson's world premiere of "Thirty Thousand Days" and traditional pieces by Bach and Poulenc. [less-]

Contemporary composer Daniel Schlosberg premieres his newest work, inspired by the much-talked-about TV series "Twin Peaks", as part of this wide-ranging concert by Chamber Music Northwest, featuring ... [more+]

Contemporary composer Daniel Schlosberg premieres his newest work, inspired by the much-talked-about TV series "Twin Peaks", as part of this wide-ranging concert by Chamber Music Northwest, featuring the award-winning Dover Quartet and Imani Winds. Superfan Schlosberg, who did his doctoral thesis on "Twin Peaks" scorer Angelo Badalamenti, apparently persuaded the Dover musicians to binge-watch all 30 episodes. Now they'll debut the piece -- which is bound to evoke the spirit of the dear departed Laura Palmer -- as part of this concert at Portland State University's Lincoln Performance Hall. Also on the bill are Chris Rogerson's world premiere of "Thirty Thousand Days" and traditional pieces by Bach and Poulenc. [less-]

With the booze-soaked swagger of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the muscular guitar and vocals of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mississippi-bred singer-songwriter Paul Thorn draws on his storied life to craft his songs, a ... [more+]

With the booze-soaked swagger of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the muscular guitar and vocals of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mississippi-bred singer-songwriter Paul Thorn draws on his storied life to craft his songs, a mix of blues, gospel and rock music. The son of a preacher and nephew of a pimp, he once made ends meet as a factory worker and a professional boxer. Called "an incredible find" by "The Nation" magazine, the Paul Thorn Band topped the Americana charts for three weeks. Blues indie rock band Alice Drinks The Kool Aid spawned as the passion project of three life-long musician friends, dedicated to vibrant melodies and powerful lyrics. Get a double-dose of bluesy swagger at Portland's Alberta Rose Theatre. [less-]

This opera is so spicy and sublime it could have only been composed by Mozart, music's ultimate bad-boy genius. Ferrando and Guglielmo are two teenagers so confident of their sweethearts' fidelity (an... [more+]

This opera is so spicy and sublime it could have only been composed by Mozart, music's ultimate bad-boy genius. Ferrando and Guglielmo are two teenagers so confident of their sweethearts' fidelity (and their own magnetic personalities) that they decide to disguise themselves and attempt to seduce each other's fiancée. Their plan goes wildly awry when the women return the affections of their new suitors, throwing the men into a tizzy and giving rise to some of the finest arias ever written. Thanks to a racy plot written by librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte -- himself a debauched priest rumored to have lived in a brothel -- "Cosi fan tutte" was rarely performed in its entirety until after World War II. You won't want to miss this sublime operatic experience at the Newmark Theatre in Portland. [less-]

Portland's alluring combination of forest, nature and city make it an enticing, rapidly growing city for technology. Companies like Graybox, Marmoset, the Manifesto Agency and BahFed are part of "Inc"... [more+]

Portland's alluring combination of forest, nature and city make it an enticing, rapidly growing city for technology. Companies like Graybox, Marmoset, the Manifesto Agency and BahFed are part of "Inc"'s Top 10 Fastest-Growing Companies in the city, predicting further success for other tech groups headed to the Silicon Forest. Join tons of tech and startup professionals at the Corkscrew Wine Bar for a casual night of networking and libations. Hosted by Knw Media, representatives from outstanding PDX-based companies will be around to host lively discussions about the industry, and it's a good chance you'll make a connection that'll be extra rewarding in the long run. [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 draw 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 Reed College's Kaul Auditorium 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, bringing renowned artists like cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han to the Rose City. [less-]

New York showgirls Tiger Bay (Reigning Miss Coney Island) and Fancy Feast (Miss Coney Island 2016) bring their special blend of wild and sexy burlesque to The Embers Avenue. They'll be joined by Portl... [more+]

New York showgirls Tiger Bay (Reigning Miss Coney Island) and Fancy Feast (Miss Coney Island 2016) bring their special blend of wild and sexy burlesque to The Embers Avenue. They'll be joined by Portland performers Dee Dee Pepper, Nina Nightshade, Vanity Thorn and ingénue Harley Appropriate in this cheeky tribute to The Big Apple. Eva D'Luscious will be your Mistress of Ceremonies and she'll serve up her own sparkly New York surprise. [less-]

T2 play in the United Soccer League, the highest-level U.S. men's professional soccer league below and in support of Major League Soccer. 2016 T2 players Rennico Clarke, Victor Arboleda and Marco Farf... [more+]

T2 play in the United Soccer League, the highest-level U.S. men's professional soccer league below and in support of Major League Soccer. 2016 T2 players Rennico Clarke, Victor Arboleda and Marco Farfan were signed this offseason to first-team contracts. Take the family for a fun outing, grab some snacks and watch an exciting soccer match while cheering with the crowd at Providence Park. [less-]

The epic '80s rock musical based on Shakespeare's "Macbeth" returns in all its spandexed, head-banging glory! Ambitious Thane Macbeth and Lady M claw their way to the throne of rock superstardom, wind... [more+]

The epic '80s rock musical based on Shakespeare's "Macbeth" returns in all its spandexed, head-banging glory! Ambitious Thane Macbeth and Lady M claw their way to the throne of rock superstardom, winding a twisting path of murder, power and the supernatural. Featuring a live band performing hits by Guns n' Roses, Van Halen, AC/DC, Twisted Sister, Mötley Crew and more, "Something Wicked This Way Rocks!" takes Shakespeare over the top for a wild rock performance at The Headwaters Theatre in Portland. [less-]

You'll think you've stepped inside your very own episode of "Hot Ones" at this red-hot celebration of world-class spicy sauces at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Your inner Scoville scale w... [more+]

You'll think you've stepped inside your very own episode of "Hot Ones" at this red-hot celebration of world-class spicy sauces at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Your inner Scoville scale will be off the charts as you tuck into a wide variety of delicious dishes and cocktails made with jalapeño, habanero and ghost peppers -- and even the infamous Carolina Reaper. And since man (and woman) cannot live by hot sauce alone, there'll be plenty of local craft beer on hand to give your tastebuds a breather between bites. The fest also promises some of "the most insane eating challenges you have ever witnessed," including a "Guinness Book of World Records" Carolina Reaper eating contest, margarita and Bloody Mary mixing smackdowns and challenges simply known as "The Spicy Pizza of Doom" and "The Tacos From Hell." [less-]

Enjoy a full day of live music, delicious drinks, great grub, games, crafts and fun under the sun at the annual Soulful Giving Blanket Concert on the grounds of the gorgeous Yoshida Gardenview Estate.... [more+]

Enjoy a full day of live music, delicious drinks, great grub, games, crafts and fun under the sun at the annual Soulful Giving Blanket Concert on the grounds of the gorgeous Yoshida Gardenview Estate. Kick back, relax and spread out on the tented lawn overlooking the Sandy River in Troutdale, where you'll rock out to '80s tribute bands including Dancehall Days, Barracuda, Stone in Love and more on the main stage. Three bars and several food carts provide plenty of food and drink options, and all proceeds from this annual event will be donated to the Providence Cancer Research Center and the cancer wing of Randall Children's Hospital. Your premier admission ticket includes a shuttle ride from Mt. Hood Community College, expedited admission, canopied lawn seating and two drink tokens. [less-]