Summer Block Party
July 22 (Saturday) 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: 1820 NE 40th Avenue
Celebrating 50 years of the Hollywood Senior Center, this event, hosted by The Community for Positive Aging, includes children’s activities, a health and wellness fair, BiPOC vendor market, live music, and food carts. For more info about The Community for Positive Aging, visit communityfpa.org.
Tiger Tiger 2023: A Celebration of Our AANHPI* Communities
July 22 (Saturday) 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Location: Fernhill Park
Hosted by community partner, Tiger Tiger *Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Details at tigertigerpdx.com
CAN Summer Free for All
July 28 (Friday) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Kʰunamokwst Park
The Cully Association of Neighbors hosts the CAN Summer Free for All with musical guests the Rae Gordon Band. This is an annual community-building program that takes place in Portland parks. The series includes free cultural events for everyone, “Free Lunch + Play” meals for kids through school district partners, and free activities for families and people of all ages. This year’s program includes 50 events, including multicultural festivals, free outdoor movies, concerts, and other special events across the city. For more info visit portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/free-lunch. Schedules and information are posted at portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/sffa in English and Spanish.
Art & Garden Tour – 100% of net proceeds benefit Beaumont Middle School
July 29 (Saturday) 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Beaumont-Wilshire
Tour four private gardens in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood, each with an art-for-sale component. Gardens and art are varied. Find a garden oasis replete with tropical and subtropical plants, a Mediterranean-style home with a focus on succulent plants from that climate, a lovely patio space designed by one of the occupants with native plantings featured, and a sunny and art-filled garden that’s home to the artist. Visit bwnapdx.org/upcoming-events for more information and to purchase tickets.
Fremont Fest Marketplace 2023
August 5 (Saturday) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: NE Fremont Street from NE 37th to NE 57th
Enjoy this annual family-friendly event with fun, food, and myriad vendors. Held on Fremont Street in Beaumont Village. For more details check in closer to event date at bbapdx.org.
Movies in the Park, Encanto - FREE
August 10 (Thursday) — Event starts at 7:30 p.m.; movie at dusk Location: Wilshire Park baseball field
Enjoy a night of fun with the free outdoor movie showing of Encanto. Rated PG. Presented by Portland Parks & Recreation and jointly sponsored by BWNA and the Alameda Neighborhood Association. Treats for purchase by Nachos for Dessert. Grab a blanket and bring your friends & family! For more info about the movie visit movies.disney.com/encanto.
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