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Today

• Amos Lee | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove | $49.50+ | The “Sweet Pea” singer with silky smooth vocals is headlining at the new venue out west. 🎤
• Espacio Flamenco | Fri., Aug. 5 | 6-10 p.m. | Washington Park Amphitheater | Free | The traditional Spanish music and dance comes vibrantly to life in the International Rose Test Garden. 💃
• Sand Island Sand Castle Competition | Fri., Aug. 5-Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | Sand Island, St. Helens | $5 | Catch a water taxi on the docks at Columbia View Park to an exciting sand castle competition, where all manner of swashbuckling activities will happen; weekend camping is available. 🏰

Saturday

• Rethinking Fire: Intersection of Art & Science | Sat., Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd. | $10 | Join a discussion on the causes and impacts of severe wildfire and how art can be an entry point to engage the public on forestry issues. 🌲
• Shine Drag Brunch | Sat., Aug. 6 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Shine Distillery & Grill, 4232 N. Williams Ave. | $20+ | Host Nicole Onoscopi, the “colorful, kooky, and highly caffeinated queen of Oregon,” leads a show of fabulous performances. ✨
• Timbers vs. FC Dallas | Sat., Aug. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Providence Park | $22+ | Grab the bull by the horns, Portland. 🐂
• Pot & Repot | Sat., Aug. 6 | 7-10 p.m. | Lolo Pass, 1616 E. Burnside St. | $15 | Get high (with edibles or just rooftop views), vibe to live music, and take home a new plant. 🍁
• Sorry For Party Rocking | Sat., Aug. 6 | 9 p.m. | Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. | Free+ | Take it back to a simpler time (circa 2010-2015), when pop and dance music went hand in hand at parties. 🕺

Sunday

• National Sister’s Day | Sun., Aug. 7 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Coelho Winery, 111 Fifth St., Amity | Price of purchase | Grab your favorite sibling (you know the one), head to wine country, and celebrate with a two-for-one tasting.

Monday

• 8th Anniversary Celebration | Mon., Aug. 8 |  7:30-9:30 p.m. | Ex Novo Brewing Co., 2326 N. Flint Ave. | $88 | Eight is the magic number at this eight-course dinner with eight beer pairings. 🍻

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 85º | Mainly sunny | 6% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

• Rise: 5:59 a.m.
• Set: 8:33 p.m.

Cause

• Black families in Portland can now apply for the Black Resilience Fund’s inaugural basic income program, which will provide 50 households with up to $2,000 in monthly stipends for three years. Those interested have until Mon., Aug. 15 to apply. (Portland Business Journal)

Environment

• After unwavering community advocacy from groups like the Portland Harbor Community Coalition + Audubon Society of Portland, the Metro Council unanimously voted to proceed with a full clean up of Willamette Cove. There had been fears that the agency would opt for a cheaper-but-dirtier approach on the 27-acres of land in North Portland. 💧 (Willamette Week)

Edu

• Oregon State University announced this week that enrolled members of the 574 federally recognized tribes are eligible for in-state tuition — no matter where they live. OSU, which offers programs at a satellite campus in Portland, said the policy takes effect starting this fall term. 

Ranked

• For nomadic workers and their remote gigs, Portland is the place to be — at least according to one online article from Reviews.org. Our city came in as the second-best in the country, scoring high marks in internet speed, outdoor opportunities + short-term rental prices. 💻 (Reviews.org)

Open

• After months of anticipation, award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet’s Haitian restaurant kann is open for business. The eatery is named after the Haitian Creole word for “sugar cane,” one of its owner’s favorite snacks growing up. Patience is key here — reservations are already booked out months in advance. (Intentionalist)

Closed

• Pacific Crest Pizza Company may be leaving its downtown location at 400 SW Broadway, but diehards of the outdoor-themed pizzeria aren’t exactly lost in the woods — the business is looking for a larger space where it can incorporate elements like fire pits + picnic tables that vibe with its brand. 🍕 (Willamette Week)

Arts

• Education, activism, and personal stories — those are the three pillars of Julian Gaines’ work. The artist’s latest exhibition, “Under the Flag,” touches on all three themes by exploring our personal relationships with the American flag. You can see Julian’s first solo Oregon show now through Sat., Aug. 27 at Russo Lee Gallery. 🇺🇸 (Portland Monthly) 

Theater 

• Center Stage Clothiers in downtown Vancouver has costumes galore to help you transform into whomever — or whatever — your heart desires (think: Victorian Christmas photoshoots, pirate festivals, etc.). The shop is holding a networking event for local drama teachers later this month as part of its commitment to supporting the arts. 🎭 (KOIN) 

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TRY THIS

This one's for the puzzle people 🧩

There’s something soothing about working on a puzzle, whether you’re on break at work or stuck inside on vacation. We wanted to bring you some of that namaste in our newsletter, so here’s a Portland-themed picture for you to put back together. Can anyone guess the subject from the photo below?

Puzzle created with Jigsaw Explorer | Photo via Jeremy Jeziorski

You can make this as difficult or easy as you like (from six to 1,054 pieces) and there’s even a multiplayer mode. It also keeps track of your time — send us a screenshot of your quickest finish and we might just have to shout out your puzzle prowess. Prefer a more leisurely pace? It saves your progress so you can come back later.

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THE WRAP

Let’s just say, I’m hooked. | Gif via @benmcbeephoto

Editor’s pick: On Wednesday night, I attended an event hosted by Celtic Axe Throwing at Stickmen Brewing Company’s Tualatin Beer Hall.

We got to dig into some wood-fired pizzas and sample a few of the 28 house-brewed beers on tap — oh, and of course we hucked some hatchets at a wood board. Paul Bunyan’s got nothing on me. 🪓

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