I have fallen in love with the Clinton. I discovered this is the theater I need to sit up front at…read more The back row tends to have the d-bags who cannot pretend they are in a dark movie theater with other people (yes, I am glaring at YOU)... Up front is perfect since there is a stage. They show some great things and their location truly demands you continue the friend talk about the film at a bar or over some fries next door. A lot of shows have raffles. I have won several things like a gorgeous local artist print of John Waters and a still from Cat People. This is a super safe space for LGBTQ+ and all us local weirdos too. As long as you are not a hateful Nazi, you are welcome and I always have great encounters with so many lovely people. I have attended a lot of concerts, shows, burlesque, drag... all sorts of fun here. Their website is great to check out what is coming up but they are down to show you a good time. Did I mention snacks?? They know what EPIC BUTTER means and their popcorn is delicious! Also, check out their other snacks. I got some Missionary Chocolate covered nuts that were next level.

Portland seems to love preserving the past and the weirdness, and the Clinton Street Theater is…read moredefinitely one of those iconic places that proves it. Just east of the river, in the middle of a residential part of Portland lies this little theater. Something I was not expecting to see when I was invited to watch a friend's movie that he filmed. Let me share some information on what to expect before coming here: * Parking * Once you spot the place and drive past it, you won't find a garage anywhere. Street parking only. So be cognizant of street parking signs as well. * The Theater * A classic type of theater reminiscent of days passed with a marquee above the entrance. Upon entering, there isn't much of a lobby, but a concession stand selling everything from candy, popcorn, and drinks. They even sell beer and wine, and local canned ciders. I also heard, they're cool with you bringing in food from outside. Just not alcohol, which is understandable. Although the lobby is narrow, i still loved looking up at the movie poster decor that lined the walls. There's only one movie screen as far as I know of, so don't expect a huge building with 20 screens. I mean it is an old building with old wooden doors, brass doorknobs, heavy curtains, and tiny restrooms with exposed pipes. Inside there is a small stage in front of the main screen, available for performers and events. Yes, you can even rent out the venue as well to hold an event. As for seating, the chairs are pretty wide and fairly comfortable. There may have been only about 200 seats, so expect the closeness of audience interactions and the quiet whispers to be heard loud and clear. In short, this old school theater is definitely a historical icon of Portland, with its marquee board changed by hand and little box office up front selling tickets. Come here for homemade movies, B rated films, as well as weird random classics. Just check their website for what's showing. I enjoyed my friend's event and I wouldn't mind seeing another crazy movie here like The Toxic Avenger!

I found out about the tram when I was researching the metro system. Located in South Waterfront…read morearea of Portland, this was a hidden little gem. You can take the streetcar to get to the stop, cross the street, then hop on the tram (roundtrip). It was about $8 roundtrip for adults. You arrive at the top at Oregon Health Sciences University hospital. And it IS an actual hospital! We walked around a bit and headed back. The views are worth it.

This tram ride is the cheap and convenient way of enjoying the horizontal landscape view of the…read morecity of Portland. The tram car goes from upper to lower level every 15 minutes interval. We bought the tickets and boarded the car from upper level, entrance right next to OHSU Hospital. Ticket prices were $9 for round trip. The tram was really popular for locals, especially for the employees working at the hospital. The upper terminal had multiple lookout spots to see the city skyline and also up close watching the tram heading to the lower terminal. As we started heading down the hill, we saw stunning view of the city's greenery, houses, buildings and Willamette river. In the horizon, we could also see the snowy Mount Hood. The ride was about 5 minutes. At lower level, everyone had to exit the lower level terminal. Then we used our round trip ticket to enter the terminal again and board the same car. At the lower terminal, there was a huge parking stand for bicycles. Trip from lower to upper terminal was little longer, took about 8-9 minutes. Being a sunny bright day, we absolutely loved the short round trip for such a decent price.

A Journey cover band is playing tonight called "Stone in Love". Doors opened at five and the…read moreamphitheater grass filled up fast. You should head there and pick a spot first, then go exploring till the band comes on. You can bring chairs, blankets and your own food. They do have food carts, well known restaurants, beer and wine. Margaritas and other types of canned drinks, too. Definitely event pricing on all of it. The zoo is open so you can see the lions, elephants and lemurs. Lots of volunteers to answer questions. It's it slim pickings on sightings, being so hot, but well worth the $26 ticket price. This is a wonderful family friendly event!

My first time…read more Definitely worth going!!! Even in the rain! Highly recommend especially great for kids.

We drove down from Seattle to see the Portland Cello project play this newer socially distanced…read moreoutdoor venue. The sound wasn't the best but as we were one pod from the back row of pods I wasn't expecting any miracles related to sound. Entering from Moody as a pedestrian could probably benefit from a crosswalk from the sidewalk side of the street to the gravel pathways leading up to the entry-tent. Also, the road to seating, (as well as everything inside) is hella gravelly with big rocks - so shoe appropriately for walking on medium rocks! You'll thank me later! People are still mostly not clumping seriously in these covid times. The social distancing wasn't oppressively enforced though so, you still get the vibe of being at a concert without being too distant from your fellow peoples. There was a bag check and parking (although we didn't use the parking). There's a couple varieties of chairs in the lot and it seems mostly random which chair style you'll get as well as the pod style of your personal pod (lumber vs. the picket fencing). We all get the glorious astroturf! There was one food truck. One amenities for purchase stand (sunscreen, etc). And a beer/wine truck. We were super grateful for the sunscreen as spousie forget theirs. Everything was e-payment only. On the whole, it was just nice to be around people/at a concert again! It's nice to have an outdoor socially distanced option!

I have seen four movies with pre-show concerts at The Lot. It is an excellent outdoor summer venue…read morein these trying times. You purchase a pod of even numbered seats 2-6. The pods are evenly spaced. The bathrooms are about a dozen porta potties. They do an exceptional job of keeping them clean, even when they have had shows for several days in a row. They have a beer/wine booth, a booth for candy and general items and have two food vendors set up (although only one of them has been operating the last two shows we went to). We have really enjoyed every show we've seen there. My only complaints are that they sell pre-packaged popcorn rather than popping their own. Given how much they have pulled off in making a gravel lot into a comfortable venue, I feel like a popcorn machine should be within their abilities. Also, their screen has a couple discolored segments which was a little distracting while watching a black and white movie. Things to know: 1) There is no cover in the pods, but the sun usually passes behind the hills soon after the show starts. It can also get chilly after dark. 2) It is a gravel lot so be sure to wear thick soled shoes. The stones can be uncomfortable to walk on otherwise. 3) They do allow sealed water bottles but require reusable or open bottles be dumped out before entry. 4) They will check you bag or purse.

My friend had reserved this place to celebrate birthday with close friends. The venue is…read morebeautifully decorated with friendly vibe. Ryan, the owner was very friendly and attentive to our group. We ordered small plates and pizza to share. Their wines were great and the Non alcoholic flight was refreshingly good! Highly recommended.

Hosted a bridal shower here and Ryan was a more than gracious host. Contacted him several months…read moreago about having a group in the space, he was quick and easy to communicate with, allowing us to "reserve" the front room for our get together. On the day I got there, Ryan offered the back room which is normally rented at a fee, which was very kind. As a business owner, I know the dance that comes with not wanting to turn away customers, but trying not to overextend so he was very nice to do that. That said, we tried to clean up after ourselves and had a great time. Highly recommend if you have an event, shower, etc. Thanks again, Ryan!

I love a good adults only event! All exhibits are open during the event and you can touch and play…read morewith all the things. You have to line up outside for ID check so dress for the weather. Everyone is required to show ID regardless of age. Once inside you'll stand in another line to show your tickets. Parking is $2. If there's a show or lecture you'd like to see make sure to line up about 20 minutes before to secure your spot. The lines get long fast and space is limited. There were a good number of vendors serving drinks and a couple with food. Theres also a small corner with vendors selling goods. The different activity stations vary based on the theme but there's always plenty to stop and look at.

I'd like to share our experience with the OMSI Summer Camp in case it's helpful to other parents…read more My child only attended for two days and then refused to go back. The biggest issue was that the teachers didn't seem very patient with the children, which made my child feel uncomfortable. The classroom conditions were also below our expectations. The camp doesn't provide lunch, and there wasn't much for the kids to do during the lunch break. They were each given a ball to play with, but there were no organized activities. Much of the time, the children were outside near the entrance in the hot sun, which was uncomfortable on warm days. This was our personal experience, and other families may have different experiences. However, if you're considering this camp, I would recommend asking about the teachers' approach, lunch arrangements, and midday activities before enrolling.

It was so fun to watch the Winterhawks play! Energetic, exciting, fast and furious lol. The mascot…read moreis so cute and funny - I wish it was more present for more time. The facility is nicely maintained. Clean, easy to navigate and have nice bathrooms. There are also special events. We were lucky that the Winterhawks scored more than 4 points and that granted everyone a free chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A.

I haven't been to a hockey game since the Fresno Grizzlies were popular, and I had quite forget how…read moreentertaining they are. The game, the fights the food. What's not to love. The games last about 2 hours. Plenty of food options. 2/$10 hotdogs to loaded nachos they are reasonably priced compared to most venues. $5 for a can of soda:( BOO! But hey if you don't want to pay those prices you can bring a water bottle and fill for free at the water station. We will try and attend more games.

Funky little theatre, definitely a McMenamins…read more Watched Marty Supreme here. Yah: -the fact that you can hear the audio from the movie in the bathrooms so you can at least follow along with the dialog -the ambiance -gen admin seats -accessible Nah: -only ever has one movie playing. I know it only has one theatre, which I get its because it's old but usually I'd either not want to watch what they're playing or I'd have seen the movie playing by the time it changed over to a new one.

This is my least favorite location so far. I wanted to get something different than the burger but…read morethe 5 (FIVE) other dishes I tried to order off the menu were sold out by 3pm on a Sunday. So I got a burger lol. It's nothing special. I do like their tots tho. The ambience is less busy and unique and funky than the other locations I've been to and they have these weirdly bright lights on the side of their booth tables that somehow manage to shine straight into your eyes as you sit there. Service is less friendly than the other locations, maybe they're just too popular at this location? IDK but I wasn't feeling it.