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What We Love About Lake Oswego in August

Love Lake Oswego 7/27 12:00A lovelakeoswego

The Collector Car and Classic Boat Show is just one of a long lineup of events to help Lake Oswegans see the summer out with a bang! Summer is going out with a bang with lots of activities planned for...

Sex, Books, and New Age Spiritualism

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 7/21 5:49A Derek Abella

Portland novelist and screenwriter Jon Raymond’s funky Ashland twist on a classic, God and Sex , pushes faith and reality to climax.

All Classical’s Federal Funding has been canceled

All Classical Portland 7/18 4:55A All Classical Radio

On July 17, 2025, Congress officially passed a budget rescission package which included a catastrophic provision: the complete elimination of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This decision cancels $500,000 in...

Emily Cole Reflects on The Lark Ascending

All Classical Portland 7/17 6:53A All Classical Radio

Emily Cole. Photo by Frankie Tresser . One half of All Classical Radio’s 2025/26 Artists in Residence, Emily Cole , takes us on a thrilling journey about the history and various interpretations of one...

Painting with Bob Dylan and Your Best Friend

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 7/10 6:09A Matthew Trueherz

Also: a former public defender’s crime novel, and other things to do in Portland this week.

The First First Thursday of the Summer

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 7/10 6:09A Matthew Trueherz

Also: the Blues Fest, and other things to do in Portland this week.

‘Tis the Season for Marionberries!

Love Lake Oswego 7/6 12:00A lovelakeoswego

If you live in the Portland metro area or have spent any time around Lake Oswego in the summer, you’ve likely encountered the deep purple gem that is the marionberry . It’s more than just a delicious...

How Portland Celebrates Juneteenth

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 6/26 6:17A Matthew Trueherz

Also: Valerie June, and other things to do in Portland this week.

Portland Outdoor Movie Guide

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 6/26 5:15A Portland Monthly Staff

Open-air showings in and around Portland this summer include The Goonies at Sewallcrest Park and The Sandlot at Overlook Park.

Fourth of July Fireworks in Portland and Beyond

Portland Monthly (Travel & Outdoors) 6/24 6:41A Portland Monthly Staff

Leave the explosives to the pros. From the waterfront to Oaks Park, Astoria to Hood River, here’s where to enjoy some spectacular displays.

Check Out Lake Oswego’s Summer of Music Concert Series

Love Lake Oswego 6/22 12:00A lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego’s popular summer concert series kicks off on July 4 th as part of the Independence Day Illumination celebration in Foothills Park and continues to entertain us through August. From Blues...

Where to Launch a Paddleboard, Kayak, or Canoe Near Portland

Portland Monthly (Travel & Outdoors) 6/20 6:46A Sam Stites

Eight gorgeous destinations, all less than two hours away.

James Shields: Deep Dive Into Baroque Music

All Classical Portland 6/20 6:00A All Classical Radio

James Shields. Photo by Frankie Tresser . One half of All Classical Radio’s 2025/26 Artists in Residence, James Shields, takes a deep dive into the history of Baroque music. As a clarinet player and a...