First class FREE! What's your excuse? Let's dance, PDX!…read more Ready to shake off stress, laugh with friends, and learn something new? The Basics Ballroom is where you want to be. Their slogan says it all: "Start Learning the Basics of Ballroom Partner Dance!" My husband, friends, and I have been coming weekly since February, and we've been hooked ever since. It's fun, social, affordable, and a fantastic way to move your body, no experience necessary. Our instructors, Grant and Madalin, are the real stars of the show. They're warm, energetic, and welcoming to everyone whether you're a total beginner or brushing up your moves. They bring the perfect mix of technical precision and encouragement, making each class feel empowering and enjoyable. First class is FREE, seriously, there's no catch. Just show up, give it a try, and see if you fall in love like we did. No partner? No problem. Just bring yourself (and maybe your dancing shoes though not required). Group and private lessons are available, and the rates are incredibly reasonable. Whether you're curious about ballroom, Latin, or something in between, there's a class that'll get your body moving. Contact Info: Facebook: The Basics Ballroom Instagram: @thebasicsballroom Email: thebasicsballroom@outlook.com Facility notes: - The AC and heating can be unpredictable, so dress in layers. You'll warm up quickly once you're dancing anyway. - Not all ceiling fans are operational yet. - Each restroom stall could use its own trash can. - Free street parking is plentiful, which makes coming here even easier. P.Y. Toilet seat covers provided in the women's restroom, small detail, but appreciated. This place is a total gem: uplifting, energizing, and welcoming. Come for the free class, stay for the rhythm, the community, and the joy of learning something new. So... what's your excuse?

Nice facility in a beautiful location. Spacious room, large windows, clean and modern. Parking.read more

Was here one evening for a 4 year old's baptism party. Place seemed pretty clean for a park meeting…read morehall. A bit chilly but once someone found out how to turn off the overhead fan, it leveled out. Seemed like a nice place complete with a kitchen and large ceilings that truly made it feel like a festive space. Restrooms were clean also. I would consider having some sort of family or friend event here.

We were married here in July 2025. This venue is AMAZING! There are four contiguous "areas" to the…read morevenue that make your possibilities endless. Check out the virtual tour on their website and you'll see what I mean! The venue owners, Yvonne and David, go above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing planning experience and wedding day execution! The grounds are absolutely stunning. We even had hummingbirds flying around the gazebo while we said our vows that were captured in our wedding video. Simply magical. The hosts set up lights around the venue, chandeliers, plenty of tables, chairs, linens, a large tent for dinner, a photo booth station, signage, and some of their own flowers for decor. We didn't have to rent any decor, as they have a large closet full of wooden rounds and vases that you can choose from. The venue is also affordable, I might add, and you get so much for your money. Thank you so much for such a lovely experience! We can't wait to come back on our anniversary!

Absolutely gorgeous venue! Opportunity to see your Pinterest Wedding visions come to life are…read moreendless here! My wedding was a dream! The landscaping is beautiful with lush greenery & flowers throughout the property which saved me $$ because I didn't have to purchase ANY ceremony florals! Speaking of saving money, Yvonne & David Knoll have SO many amenities included in their fee, which was really a selling point for me. Everywhere I looked, I was having to outsource chairs, linens, tents, lighting, etc. - not here! Yvonne is VERY organized. She will make sure your wedding day is executed perfectly. However, there were times I found her to be a bit...Type-A... I felt as if I had to really stick to my guns about what I wanted / thought would look best. Also, I would suggest updating the Bridal Suite to have a simple and slightly more modern feel. Looking at my wedding photos in the Bridal Suite, I wish I had taken the vintage dress hanging on the wall down & removed their family photos. But, with all that being said, I am very grateful for Yvonne & David. My wedding day was literally perfect. 5/5 recommend Knoll Crest for your wedding!

I saw "Driving Miss Daisy" here and it was, oh, about a MILLION times better than the movie. It was…read morecast perfectly. The venue itself is quaint, funky, and unlike any other theater I've been to in the area.

For a small venue, Slocum House has a lot going on. The mainstage plays are always great, and…read morebetween plays there's still a ton of stuff to see with stand-up comedy, improv, bands, and even magic shows. They just finished a 7-week comedy festival over the summer that featured more than 20 groups! Check the schedule, and definitely don't miss whatever's coming up next.

My Sister and Brother-in-law had their wedding here, and I have to say it was absolutely amazing…read more The venue on it's own has a great set up, with beautiful views, cute photo opps, lucious landscaping, fire pit, lawn games, wonderful bridal suites, easy accessible bar area, and the staff... The owners Diana and Grady are so easy to work with, remembering every minor detail, from what bouttenier belonged to the Groom, groomsen, and father's - to the overall magic of pulling the vision together. I want to also take a moment to give a shout out to Tobin, who was nothing short of amazing from the moment we pulled up arms full of decor and food! He had a hand cart to us in seconds, a dolly for the kegs, and a welcoming smile. Tobin, was always within eyesight ready for any requests and needs, zipping around with all of the things, and to top it off he did it with a smile and great sense of humor. 10 out of 10 for Tobin! Tobin, thank you for lauging with us and keeping us on track all day! If you are looking for a place for your wedding, or any other special event, look no further! Tips from a sister of the bride who is an over the top planner by nature, that might help make your day even more stress free: -Get a caterer, as the venue itself doesnt prepare any food! (they have some suggestions if you aren't sure where to start) -Hire a service to serve, clean and handle all food items! -HIRE the bartender and MC through EFCE! YOU won't be dissapointed! -and for the love of all that is wedding day, make sure the bride and grooms 'night bag/ suitcase' is in the getaway vehicle early in the night!

Lovely wedding reception venue Great scenic views for photo…read morebackgrounds Delicious food and good service and polite staff Bar provides pleasant experience for your family and friends. Romantic atmosphere and decor

Attended the pop up bake sale for mental health awareness. Depressed Cake Bake sale. It was…read morewonderful. I encourage you to attend more events like this. There are so many people that suffer with mental illness..most of us know someone that suffers from mental illness.

I am a local wedding officiant and I have done 2 weddings at The Little Church in the past few…read moreyears. Both wedding receptions were gorgeous and both couples were very happy with the services offered by The Little Church. The space itself is so tasteful and sets the tone for the ceremony. There's the choice of indoor and outdoor spaces, so even if the weather is crummy you are safe! It is a great choice for a small wedding ceremony where you also want to have a place for the reception.

I had my wedding reception at The De Soto in August of 2010. Arrangements and catering for this…read morevenue are through The Art of Catering. I have reviewed them (5 stars) separately. This review is strictly on the De Soto venue itself. It was a lovely space. Large enough for our 100 guests plus a 4-person gypsy jazz band and a dancing area. The terrace has a wood deck. There are trellis' and plants in big pots. White chairs and sunbrellas are available for use. The terrace was looking good already and then was transformed into a magical place by my florist, Adria Sparhawk of Lavish. The rooftop is about 4 floors up. It has a nice view of trees in the north park blocks as well as some of downtown Portland. Looking to the west, you have to look over AC equipment on the roof in order to see the trees. Adria came up with a great solution to that eyesore - she made gates out of willow and decorated them with vines and ribbon and placed these along the western railing. Problem solved! We had temps in the 90s. The roof was very hot with the sun beating down until it set over the west hills around 7 pm. After that, the temperature was perfect. If it is going to be a hot day, I recommend renting tents to add shade. We rented one 20x20 foot tent to cover the eldest and youngest. It looked fine and we could have used an additional one. There is no indoor space. Keep that in mind. The bathrooms are on the bottom floor so your guests will be up and down the elevator but that didn't seem to be a problem for anyone. The roof is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the rooftop is on a pleasant block that has nice character. I'm taking a star off because of the AC eyesore, lack of indoor space and location of the bathrooms. Of all the rooftops and outdoor spaces I explored in Portland proper, the De Soto was the only one that met all my requirements. Still, I give 5 stars only if it's perfect!

What a great place to have an event, casual or formal. I've attended two galas here and really…read morelove the space, especially the acoustics. The actual physical space gets 4- stars but unfortunately the food wasn't very good and the wait staff was very un-organized and not well managed, so rating that 2.5 stars (assuming catering is in-house?) There is decent street parking and a small parking lot 1/2 block away.

This review is on the location versus the service…read more I did not have anything to do with renting the place so do not really know how that process went. I went for a Mardi Gras Ball. The place is very large and spacious. The location has a stage, restrooms with multiple stalls, and plenty of seats. For those wanting to get away from the majority of the noise, there is a balcony where you can sit. At the event there was a bar. It appeared to be part of the venue. These were in the back so did not get in the way of the dance floor. The location was clean and restrooms were functioning (very important). Basically, if I had to find a venue for an event, I would consider this place. There is public parking only a block away which is nice.