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See The Menus Spring Flowers From tulips to trilliums, admire beautiful blooms at these flourishing local parks and gardens. Take a Look St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate all things Irish, including beer, food and live music, at these pubs and events. Erin go Bragh! This Week in Portland Check out our editors’ top event picks for this week. Full Calendar Editor's Pick Feb. 19–Mar. 15, 2020 Pipeline Portland Playhouse $25-$36 “In this 2017 drama by Dominique Morisseau, a MacArthur “genius grant” winner best-known for her… Editor's Pick Performing Arts Editor's Pick Mar. 6–15, 2020 Portland International Film Festival Multiple Venues Varies The Northwest Film Center is hosting its 43rd Portland International Film Festival March 6-15, 2020…. Editor's Pick Festival, Film Editor's Pick Thursday, Mar. 12, 2020 Portland Trail Blazers: Women in Sports Celebration Moda Center $29 and up Join Portland’s NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers, at their annual Women in Sports Celebration as… Editor's Pick For Kids, Sports Editor's Pick Mar. 13–Apr. 12, 2020 August Wilson's Seven Guitars Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center Adults $38/Seniors $22/Students (high school and college) $22/Groups of ten or more $20 PassinArt A Theatre Company presents Seven Guitars by Pulitzer winning playwright August Wilson (194… Editor's Pick Performing Arts Upcoming & Ongoing Events Visiting soon? Here are events we’re looking forward to! More Spring Events Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Colorful fields reminiscent of Holland burst with acres of tulips in full bloom at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn. Whale Watching Week Up to 20,000 gray whales migrate along Oregon's coast every winter and spring. Spot them from these four locations. POW Film Fest Every March, POW Film Fest returns to showcase films by female and non-binary directors from the Portland area. Easter Events Spring is the harbinger of Easter festivities in Portland. Check out our favorite kid-friendly Easter egg hunts, annual picnics and candy-centric events. Design Week Portland This annual springtime festival showcases Portland's creative community, with a week full of lectures, design events and open houses. Earth Day Show your love for Mother Earth by participating in one of these Earth Day events in Portland. Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Shop for handmade crafts, snack on traditional recipes and enjoy entertainment straight from Guadalajara at this popular Cinco de Mayo festival. Crafty Wonderland Portland’s biannual art and craft fair boasts unique handmade wares from 225+ local vendors. Mother's Day Events Myriad Mother's Day events in Portland make it easy (and fun!) to celebrate moms, grandmas and all of the other important women in your life. UFO Festival in McMinnville Every May, thousands of visitors flock to the city’s famous UFO Festival, featuring four days of parades, costume contests, expert speakers Portland Sunday Parkways This family-friendly bike ride features local vendors and live entertainment. Portland Rose Festival Portland Rose Festival features multiple parades, waterfront carnival rides, concerts, dragon boat races, fireworks and plenty of roses. Memorial Day Weekend Events Enjoy vacation-level-fun events during Memorial Day weekend in Portland. Negroni Week Each June, do good while sipping delicious drinks during Portland's Negroni Week, when proceeds benefit dozens of charities. Portland Beer Week Portland Beer Week spotlights Portland’s breweries, high-quality brews and vibrant beer culture. Portland Pride Every June, the Portland Pride Festival & Parade makes a name for itself — and LGBTQ+ community members — all over town. Family Fun in Portland Kids of all ages (including kids at heart) enjoy Portland's attractions, activities and eats in and near the city. Let's go! Discover Portland’s Neighborhoods You haven’t truly been to Portland until you’ve visited our diverse neighborhoods. More Neighborhoods Alberta Arts District Lined with street art, galleries, restaurants and bars, this Northeast Portland neighborhood is best known for its colorful monthly street fair. Belmont Located a few blocks from Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Belmont boasts its own mix of vintage and indie shops, coffee houses, bars and food carts. Central Eastside Across the Willamette River from downtown, this area blends industrial Portland with new restaurants, microbreweries and riverside recreation. Downtown Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping. Browse the city’s most diverse mix of retail brands, see a show and grab a bite at a food cart or fine restaurant. Hawthorne Eclectic is the norm on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, a walkable street with block after block of vintage shops, boutiques and cafés. Lloyd Just across the river from downtown, this area caters to convention attendees, sports fans and shoppers. Mississippi Enjoy live music, local shops and popular restaurants and bars on this historic North Portland street. Northwest / Nob Hill Northwest Portland offers sophisticated shopping, dining and people-watching. Old Town Chinatown Today, Portland’s original downtown is a bustling entertainment district, home to Portland's famous Saturday Market, Chinatown Museum and Lan Su Chinese Garden. Pearl District The chic Pearl District features galleries and cultural institutions, as well as stylish shops and acclaimed eateries. St. Johns Discover a lesser-known side of Portland in St. Johns, home to one of Bridgetown’s most gorgeous spans and most beloved parks. Williams Steps away from bustling Mississippi Avenue, this vibrant North Portland street offers stellar shopping, dining and activities. Explore the Outdoors With parks and gardens, hiking, running, biking, nature and wildlife all easily accessible, Portland is ripe for outdoor adventure. Hit the trail Culture in Portland From arts to craft beer, makers to food carts, Portland overflows with cultural offerings. More Culture Arts Galleries, public art, events and avant-garde institutions fill Portland’s vibrant arts scene. ...