Normally, I would not review any location where I did not personally sample something from the…read morebusiness. However, I really did try. We stopped in here after playing a round at the Wonderwood Mini Golf. It had been hot and cramped and we really needed a drink. The door was being held open by a line of people and usually that is a great sign. Being busy is awesome for the business and I am glad they are so popular. It was a weekday, probably around 11 am and there were just so many people in line. It was really cute inside but SO chaotic. There were tons of kids screaming and at times it was difficult to tell where the line really was. After about 5 minutes of the line not moving, I started to get a slight headache from the noise and we agreed we would have to go somewhere else. It was probably for the best as all the indoor and outdoor seating was full so there would have been nowhere for us to eat even if we had braved the line. I think when a business reaches this level of popularity, it's important to put systems in place to keep patrons from feeling crowded and overwhelmed and it's definitely something they might want to look into in the future.

Love Love Love I go on Tuesday night for Bingo you win gift…read morecards & cash which is nice. Only cost $20. I like cause it's supporting our St.Johns Community that have donated prizes. The food is good & coffee is good. I'm looking forward to Tuesday night Bingo @ 6:00pm with Bard

The staff is great. Helpful and well prepared. The venue is clean, comfortable seating. The views…read morefrom the back of the theatre aren't great if you are under 6' tall. The drink prices are a bit steep - $18 for a CAN of cheap wine. The performance tonight was so not worth the ticket price. We are jazz fans and this show was a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. The sax player and pianist were really great... but how do you have a tribute show to Armstrong without a horn?? The two singers, well I'll try to be kind. They just don't get the songs they are singing. Sinatra was a crooner.the gentleman trying to portray his music had no depth, or concept of this style. It was a low tide performance that should have been a hurricane of energy! The lady singing the jazz songs was a tier two performer. Not horrible, but Luke warm. It was a disappointing evening. I was a grateful it was only one hour long.

Since this is a newer venue, they are working it out but I give five stars because they are so kind…read moreand WANT to work it out. Every time I come here is just better and better experiences with diversity at its forefront. A warning to have your patience with ADA because it is there - and they will help you out but patience since the building is not set up for it so they need to bring you up a side entrance for the elevator and it is a journey. There is a restroom on the main floor and a few more upstairs. A lot of buildings in Portland have nothing so I am grateful when the options are there.

With so many bazaars, night markets and craft fairs, especially during the holidays, the Portland…read moreBazaar really stands out for me based on the quality of merchandise and the way the vendors style and display their wares. This weekend the Portland Bazaar returned for its 9th year and as one would expect, it was crowded! But totally manageable. The space is bright and airy with lots of natural light. The variety of vendors and merchandise is impressive making it easy to find unique and meaningful gifts or something for yourself! There were several jewelry artists with unique and creative styles that I haven't seen elsewhere. I love jewelry and prefer to wear pieces that are individual and not mass produced. That's exactly what was showcased here. There were a few pottery vendors and my favorite, Pigeon Toe Ceramics, had a stunning display of serene, classic mid-century modern pieces. There was the normal coffee mugs and bowls, but what really stood out were the unique gravy pitchers, tiny creamers and soap trays. The colors were soft muted pastels and so soothing to the eye. I wanted everything on the table! Of course there were lots of alcoholic offerings and accompaniments: tea infused spirits by Townshend's Distillery; Portland Spirits was there with their amazing syrups, a much better alternative to soda and mixers (highly recommend the spicy ginger for killer Moscow Mules); pear infused vodka from Wild Roots, to name a few. And then there was Wild CBD, always the most crowded booth in this day of all things CBD. Les Tablettes de Chocolate had inventive bars loaded with fruits, nuts, herbs and spices in my favorite, dark chocolate. Their toffee was incredible. The presentation is beautiful and the taste superb. Baked goods were also available from several small batch bakers. One of the craftsman, Hew, had the most beautiful handcrafted bowls, containers, plates and utensils made from wood. So natural, simple - but hard to make - and incredibly gorgeous. They even had an area set up where kids could make hand painted ornaments, inspiring future crafters! Perusing the wares, marveling at the craftsmanship, selecting the perfect gifts and scoring spicy ginger syrup was a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Definitely make a point to come next year! They always post on Facebook when they have a show. The merchandise is special and high quality.

My daughter has been getting into the Cure lately and so we went to see a Cure cover band called…read moreThe Lovecats. The opening band was a Depeche Mode cover band called Hiding from Love (lots of "love" in the air tonight). My daughter has been on restriction, but we took a break from it as tribute bands are my guilty pleasure. I used it as an excuse to dive deeper into both bands beforehand. I know most of the hits although not always by name. My daughter and Sarah went up front to dance at the show and we had fun. Something interesting i found out was that Personal Jesus by Depeche is not even in their top 2 songs on Spotify currently. The other two songs are hits that i've heard, and i understand Depeche Mode is not a one hit wonder, but i was shocked to find out their song Enjoy the Silence has twice as many plays as Personal Jesus. Personal Jesus in my experience has always been the stand out hit, even at the show the crowd loved that one the most. Also Personal Jesus was released first as b-side in 1989, and was later released on a studio album the following year. The other big hits on the studio album (Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth, and World in my Eyes) although very 80's sounding, were released in 1990, which i had forgotten. Weird, i think of them as 80's songs. Not only that, but Depeche Mode, I learned very recently, has multiple other great songs that sound like they are from the 80's but were released years or decades after the 80's ended. Last note: They have an album (at least on streaming and it's listed as a "single" even though the collection is 3 hours long) of remixes called Violator: The 12 Inch Singles, and although i generally dislike remixes there are quite a few good ones on there. Many of them could fit well in a movie score.

My boyfriend and I came here to see Margaret Cho for a Saturday night late show. Tickets were super…read moreeasy to buy online. Tbh, that's always a bonus so I can pick my seats that I want. I'm an aisle girl. I will say parking around here is kind of hit or miss. But you can find parking like we, about a few blocks away from the theater We had seat tickets up in the balcony and because it's a smaller theater it was pretty decent seats in my opinion. The actual seats themselves are old and uncomfortable. Just wanted to note that if you have problems like me. We ordered some drinks from downstairs and prices were typical theater prices. They do have a full bar and cider and beer draft. Also have bathrooms upstairs. Overall, I'll probably be back to see another show

Not a bad seat in the house we went to see Orbit culture these guys play festivals in Europe and we…read moregot to see them here

What can I say? They opened the doors 30 minutes late (not very ADA friendly), let people in…read morehaphazardly even though we had formed a line (with the exception of a few rude people), only had hot dogs, water, and alcohol for sale, and the staff never discussed how they were going to treat VIP. For the show I went to see, my VIP ticket said VIP seating and meet and greet. There was no VIP seating, so even though I paid more, I got nothing more outside of the meet and greet. The bathroom is decorated in all type of writing and graffiti. The front area of the theater smells like urine (the outside part, not inside). On the upside, the staff were friendly and the hot dogs were good. The show was great and even though Star theater isn't my favorite, I'd go again just to see this artist!

Went here for the 1st and 3rd untapped trivia! It was a blast, the layout of the bar and decor are…read morevery cute and the bathrooms are clean. Our bartender was really nice and awesome. Ordered chicken tendies and ginger ale with some water and it was a great time. Will definitely be back for their drag and other events.

We were invited to view some art by someone we know so we stopped in for a drink and to check the…read moreplace out. It was doing the typical Portland torrential rain when we got there and ended up parking in a public parking lot right next-door. It faces Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. so there really isn't anywhere to park unless you go to a street behind in the residential area and then walk all the way around the block. Upon entry, we quickly noticed the famous Portland airport carpet! If you know you know. The aesthetics in this place are wonderful. There are cute little random cactuses and different plants on the wall. The bar is beautiful and you can order just about anything you can think of there. They have a drink menu in on the other side, some foods and snacks. The food coming out of the kitchen looked pretty good, but we did not have anything to eat. We ordered a couple of cocktails and a couple of beers and they were wonderful. The bartender was so friendly and kind and fun. Had a really good time chatting with her. She told us a little bit about the place and the things they offered during the week. Their website will lay all of that out for you. We enjoyed the live DJ playing some great music, while we chatted with several people that we had just met. The environment was very friendly and fun! I'm not sure how often they do art shows, but it was really cool to see someone we knows art up on the wall. We will definitely return at some point.

The space was cute but pretty small compared to the other ones I've checked out. It felt crowded,…read moreand the options were nice but not much variety. It also didn't feel like they had many color choices, but it was quiet, they got it finished within 5 days, and they were kind, the prices were reasonable too. It's a nice place to go to when you have free time.

They do accept walk ins but appointments are definitely preferred which you can easily book online…read moreor over the phone. When booking, you can choose the length of your reservation, ranging from one to two hours but to be honest, I always feel like I need more time lol. Once you're there, you'll be able to browse a huge selection of items to paint, from bowls and plates to cups and animal figurines, I'm sure something will catch your eye. They offer a great variety of paints and tools, and if you have any questions, the staff is more than happy to help. Overall, I really enjoy the experience!! It's one of my favorite activity to do and relaxing way to spend time, whether you're alone or with friends and family. Definitely a good spot to hang out!!

Was in town for the weekend and was looking for something to do on a Saturday night…read more The main area has billiard tables and bar seating where you can grab a bite or drinks. There was also a live music concert going on downstairs the night we stopped by, but we didn't have tickets so we just hung around the bar. Ordered some wings and a drink, which were not bad. Giving this place a 3/5 because the service wasn't too great. It was hard to get the attention of the bartenders behind the bar even though there were quite a few of them there.

I can only speak to the atmosphere, the space itself, bar service, drinks, and the quality of the…read moreacts on stage. The Jack London Revue is a basement space, inside a historic building in downtown Portland. From the first step inside, you get the feeling of walking into any hip jazz club with a Speakeasy-esque feel, from the 1940's to now... in the best of ways! It's also cozy, and intimate. The space is clean, bartenders friendly, and the quality of acts you can catch on stage is simply wonderful. 2025 #26