Doug Hanke @doug_hanke

The fact that I had to find out about this show from a random electronic billboard is why I’m hoping Upcoming becomes successful (again).

Also, I am so not looking forward to doing the whole “two d…

On April 25th, the Portland Chapter of the international Awesome Foundation will celebrate its 5th anniversary. Join us for presentations from past grantees, music by DJ Alex Payne, a free-entry raffl…

Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff played Dr Clayton Forrester and TV’s Frank for years on Mystery Science Theater 3000. Now they’re on the road and riffing movies!

Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff played Dr Clayton Forrester and TV’s Frank for years on Mystery Science Theater 3000. Now they’re on the road and riffing movies!

Legendary cult TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 returns with all-new episodes streaming on Netflix this spring, and here to screen their favorite of the new season are Satellite of Love crew membe…

Ask any CEO: the creativity and innovative ideas of their employees are a key driver for business success. So why does so much of our work suck the creative energy right out of us?

It’s not just pa…

I first saw Ron Funches when he was an opener at Helium. The next show I went to, they’d recognized his talent and he’d been promoted to feature act. Eventually he moved to LA to be in a couple of com…

Wieden + Kennedy is hosting a Women Who Code Portland networking event, involving VR and wearable technology. From their site:

“We are thrilled to invite you to a fun evening of virtual reality exp…

Doors open at 5:30pm. Event starts at 6:00pm.

Refresh PDX has teamed up with CodePen for a second annual show & tell!

Have a pen that you want to talk about? Have something you’re trying to make…

It’s summer in Portland and that means Awesome Portland will host a grant party at The Waypost! Five finalists pitch their ideas for a $1000 grant and a $100 People’s Choice grant! Plus, live music!

Affect is a 2-day indie conf that’s part talks, part group volunteering, and all about the work, design, and culture of social change. [Disclosure: I totally created and run this.]

To see all the a…

Code Fellows PDX is excited to host this great event! Sign up soon to get the early bird rate. Diversity scholarships are also available, so check out the details on the website.

“Web Animation 0 …

Doors open at 5:30pm, talk starts at 6:00pm.

How can you influence and shift your organization to embrace a more customer-centered focus? This has been a question and a quest for UX professionals f…

$10 gets you some amazing talks AND an awesome donut.

Bringing Oregon together to celebrate, support and connect our consumer products ecosystem.

Oregonians are crafters, innovators, and collaborators. We look to redefine product categories and lead …

Zoe Quinn book tour for Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate

Announcements

• This month we’ve capped ticket sales to avoid overcrowding, so make sure you get your ticket early.
• A hard copy of our Code of Conduct will be posted at the check-in, by the ref…

Hodgman on his Vacationland book tour.

All-you-care-to-eat sausage and sauerkraut dinner. Don’t forget the mashed potatoes, salad, green beans, and choice of pie for dessert! If you arrive early, you can also pick up some bulk sausage and …

Our last grant of the year, hosted by the good folks at Backyard Social!

We’re giving away $1000 to one of five finalists, who will present their ideas and answer YOUR questions.

In honor of its 20th anniversary, see CONTACT in 35mm, with an introduction by former SETI director Dr. Jill Tarter.

This very special presentation will be introduced by former SETI director (and …

Weird Al’s playing a sold-out tour of stripped-down shows in intimate theaters — no costume changes or gimmicks, playing largely rare songs and original material. I have third-row seats at Rev Hall. I…

Donut.js is a monthly meet-up in Portland, OR with a handful of wonderful talks on tech, creativity, community, and the places they come together.

Schedule

• 6:00 — Arrive, socialize, eat ta…

Please join us for our September grant party! Our finalists will share their Awesome ideas in hopes of winning 1000 bucks to help make Portland a little more awesome. The audience will also have a cha…

The 13th annual Portland Retro Gaming Expo is a locally-produced event celebrating the colorful history of console, computer and arcade gaming. Go for the massive freeplay arcade, but stay for the exh…

Always the first Saturday in November!

An all-you-can-eat sausage and sauerkraut dinner in Verboort, OR. There’s sausage and sauerkraut, of course, along with green beans, mashed potatoes, salad, p…

Awesome Portland’s first grant party of 2019!

Music, presentations, and somebody will walk away with $1,000 for their project! No strings attached!

Andy Zaltzman (aka Zaltor the magnificent aka @ZaltzCricket aka the master of puns) once again takes The Bugle Podcast on a live tour of the US.

Guest starring the amazing Alice Frasier live via co…

Donut.js is a monthly meet-up in Portland, OR with a handful of wonderful talks on tech, creativity, community, and the places they come together.

Schedule

• 6:00 — Arrive, socialize, eat ta…

Please join us for our March grant party! Our finalists will share their Awesome ideas in hopes of winning 1000 bucks to help make Portland a little more awesome. The audience will also have a chance …

Adam Conover is the creator and host of Adam Ruins Everything on truTV, an investigative comedian combating widespread myths and misconceptions with humor, pulling in supporting experts to debunk ever…

It’s May and time for another fun Awesome Portland grant party!

We won’t have music, but as always, we’ll have some exciting finalists and one project will walk home with $1000!

After last year’s supersized XOXO, we’re bringing it back down to human scale and returning to our previous home at Revolution Hall. See you there?