My sister and niece invited my Wife and I to Sonic Drive In, a baseball game and 4th of July…read morefireworks afterwards. Who would say no to any of that? Not us! First. Anytime with my sister and niece Samantha is a good time. The only bad part is that my sister makes good money and pays for a lot of things Second. Sonic is bomb. I rarely eat there because of location but dang if it ain't good. Like slap your homie good. Third. I love baseball. No matter how late the game goes. Well, I may bow out at inning 24. I've heard of games going longer. This was a great game full of action from both teams. It went past 10:30. Our seats were awesome. Just a few rows back from home plate. Gotta keep an eye out for foul ball going over the net. Fourth. It was the 4th of July. Seriously. A baseball game then fireworks. They lit off near 11:00 pm. but it was well worth the wait. We had a glimpse of the new stadium being built. It looks amazing so far. I can't wait to see a baseball game there. I wonder what they'll do with the soon to be "old stadium?" It's still in great shape. Not for me to decide.

This is a GREAT light display!! and it is free!!! We pulled right up and in we went. It has…read moregrown over the last few years and has more displays and 2 tunnels. The big tree is a highlight! don't miss this during December it is easy to get to and you can eat at many restaurants near it.

I was blown away how huge this venue is. I have been to the Golden1 Center in Sacramento and this…read morewas about 1/3 bigger. I came for the Tame Impala concert and I was not disappointed. The sound system was incredible. The overall venue was well thought out. There were lots of bars, concessions, restrooms, and spots for band merchandise.

The Red Clay Strays last Saturday night were phenomenal, and Wyatt Flores sure sounded better with…read moreModa acoustics versus his last appearance at the Crystal Ballroom. Our daughter and I also enjoyed Eric Church a few months ago at Moda. My gripes: 1) Why are some seats so small? We were in row c, section 111. Those black seats are smaller than the red ones a few rows back. My cup holder was also broken/missing. 2) Why are so many concessions closed? The crowd was over 9K, and I wanted a few opportunities that were not allowed to me. I will return as the sound is good, but c'mon...your better than this

Best stadium in the city. THE PAVILLY…read more Right on the park blocks. Great parking all around. Located in the heart of Portland State. They just rebuilt this in 2017 and added 3000 seats and turned it into the Pavilion!! #GoViks

Not a bad seat in the place. Very comfortable stadium seats, each with a cup holder for your water,…read moresoda or beer. Yep, concessions sell draft beers and quality food like cheesesteak. Sweet VERY large video boards bookend the court and show replays and player stats. Get there early and walk to west side and tour the Vikings Hall of Fame with some cool interactive kiosks as well as old sports memorabilia and photos.

The field is well kept but the rogue softballs hitting bystanders is an issue. They should put nets…read morebetween the fields to keep balls from hitting bystanders.

Providence Park is one of those venues that justifies its reputation the moment you walk in. We've…read moresat all over the stadium over the years, and it's hard to beat the fieldside seats, although there are a few other options that will still get you solid sightlines. For the lower bowl, try sections 117-119 (midfield) or the first 15 rows of the upper East or West stands, to avoid the overhang affecting your view. The North End supporters sections (101-108, for both the Thorns and the Timbers) are an experience unto themselves if you want to be inside the atmosphere rather than watching it: just know it's standing-only and loud by design. Practical notes before you go: the venue is fully cashless, your match ticket doubles as TriMet fare for up to three hours before and after the game, and the bag policy is strict: clear bags can't be larger than 14"w x 14"h x 6"d, and non-clear bags are limited to 4.5" x 6.5". The easiest move is to skip the bag entirely if you can. Lockers are available outside Gates B, D, and F (via the Droplocker app) for $15 if you need them. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip at least once. It's the kind of venue that makes you a soccer fan even if you weren't one walking in.

Providence Park is a clean venue, adequately staffed with friendly staff in Downtown Portland. It's…read moreeasy to get there any way you decide to go. We went to see the Thorns vs. Wave. The game was good. We sat in the Toyota Terrace. Food was not very expensive. The pretzels were pretty salty though. It wasn't my first time there and won't be my last.

The Pavilion is extremely well built! Security puts you through a main entrance, there is so much…read morespace for dancing or performers on the floor. The stage is a little on the small side but the screens are large enough that you can sit anywhere and see just fine whatever is happening. There are ramps and stairs everywhere so you have your options when you need to get about, you are not going to be stuck. The hall has a variety of vendors with fair prices, but I am sure they vary by event. The whole place was clean, nothing felt dirty or neglected. Ladies.....I went to an even with over 1000 people and didn't have to wait in line for the bathroom! Just walked straight in! So many stalls, it was like lady heaven. I would definately return for any event being held here.

It had been a long time, and after a lot of work, I was finally able to bring my son for a hockey…read moregame. It was a Sunday afternoon game after Christmas. The Trailblazers were playing Boston (and actually won) just before the puck drop, so the Max was pretty packed. Still better than driving by a long shot. The game was really fun...the first period had two fights...no I am serious, the refs actually let them fight. Usually they come in and break the kids up, but they let them fight. This made my son really happy...he was hoping for this. I gotta admit I was psyked too. I was yelling along with him. The game was really fun. Sadly, the Tri-Cities team tied the game 4-4 with 2.1 seconds left in the 3rd period. Then they pretended like they were playing soccer and rocked the 'Hawks to sleep before blowing by them and scoring the winning goal in Overtime. Oh well. Still super fun and worth the time with my son. #GoHawks

It's an old coliseum (to me it's just an "arena"), but a landmark for Portland. Prior to watching…read morea couple of Portland Winterhawks games, I looked up this venue and saw that it's also registered in the National Register of Historic Places, interesting. This arena opened up in 1960, and at the time was considered the largest civic and technological structure in the Pacific Northwest. Later was renamed Veterans Memorial Coliseum in 2011 as a tribute to the veterans of WWII and the Korean War. Fast-forward to today... ~ Parking ~ Parking within the Rose Quarter, shared with the Moda Center, is my recommendation as to 'where to park'. There are two main parking structures, and both require a pre-paid parking QR code upon entry. If you don't have a QR then good luck turning around. Some hotels nearby have designated parking spaces available as well. Which isn't be too bad of a walk, depending. Unfortunately, both the parking structures and hotels use the ParkWhiz app which can be kinda shady. But my recommendation is to still buy pre-paid parking at the Rose Quarter, even though it can cost between $30-$50. Yeah, ridiculous! And purchase asap as spaces run out fast. There's always street parking too, but that's at your own risk. ~ Venue ~ Yes it definitely seems "dated" here, but I expected it. Well maintained for the most part, I'd say. The outside grounds are still getting a facelift, but inside the place wasn't so bad. No issues getting through Security screening. They even have a 'Toyota priority line' if you own a Toyota. Just show them your keys. The concessions are expensive as usual, but again to me, it's just expected with practically every sporting venue everywhere. Along the windows, there were other food vendors like BBQ, popcorn/candy, and Dippin' Dots. I usually do the venue concessions as they serve local beers. ~ Seating / View ~ For the games, I purchased in Section 16 Row L (blue seats) and Section 61 Row B (red seats). The blue seats in the lower section felt newer and OK. Enough cushioning. The red seats were in the higher section, so I think they were a bit older and slightly more crammed then the blue seats. The ushers were helpful, and the rows had big lettering so you can't miss your row. And I feel the seats were angled nicely too. It's true as some yelpers stated, that 'there really isn't a bad seat in the house'. Except maybe the front row of the higher sections. ~ Restroom ~ Again, this place was built in the 60s, so yeah, it's old and crammed in there. The best time to do your thing is during the game unfortunately as there's less traffic. Always long lines between periods or intermission. Honestly, the place really earns between 3 and 4-stars, but there weren't enough annoying negatives for me. The venue is tolerable as I've been to worse. Prices have gone up big-time! So, I might come back only if I feel prices are fair for a particular event. But overall, it's an oldie but goodie! One last note: I'll upgrade this review to a fifth star, only it their website would highlight: The 1992 Tournament of the Americas was held here, it's the qualifying tournament for the Olympic basketball team which premiered the "Dream Team" playing in their first game together!

Fun time at the expo. We caught the max and hopped right off straits to the sunshine's, good vibes…read moreand good food.

Wine and Seafood Festival was awesome! So many wonderful vendors. Not a lot of seafood vendors, to…read moreour disappointment. The food options were very good, but limited. We had to purchase admission tickets, plus a $15 parking fee...not happy about that. Overall it was a fun event.

I love attending events here, partly because I appreciate purple but mostly because:…read more --the Pilots rock soccer --ample space to move, sit, stand --great lighting for evening games --stellar grass field, lovingly tended --good viewing from most angles -- seating with back support for a slightly higher ticket price --clean, clean, clean ---beautiful surroundings --easy parking, easy exit -- good security measures at entrance and in the stadium --a spirited student section --friendly staff --the Oregon sky, interesting at any time of the year I appreciate that all this excitement is within 15 minutes of my house. Go, Pilots!

I admit I'm not an expert at venues for sporting events. I…read moreattended an exhibition game of the Timbers vs Manchester City tonight at Merlo Field. I am told that Champion's League teams will only play on grass fields and thus the Timbers were unable to host at the usual PGE park. Merlo Field is a smaller field. The seats didn't seem ideal for watching soccer (or football as the rest of the world calls it). All the seats were really low and it was difficult to see over people. The killer for me was that the vendors don't take credit cards (ok, I didn't go to every single vendor asking). I didn't really realize I would be at U of P tonight, but I would like to think that at a major sporting event I would be able to enjoy snacks without having to make a trip to the ATM. Snacks are the most vital part of the game!