Just a guy who does stuff and likes things. In the city. In bed.


March 23

Joshua Jabbour @joshuajabbour

The Oregon Timber Trail is a world-class bikepacking destination and North America’s premiere long-distance mountain bike route. It runs the length of Oregon—from California to the Columbia River Gorg…

March 30

Joshua Jabbour @joshuajabbour

Follow the six adventurers of the Wolf OR-7 expedition team, as they retrace the route taken by the GPS-collared wolf known as OR-7. OR-7 was born in NE Oregon and in 2011 left his pack and dispersed …

April 5

Den McHenry @DenMcH

Mule’s design director Mike Monteiro (yes, that Mike Monteiro) is unveiling a brand-new talk - How to Fight Fascism - and you’re invited!

“All design is political, because all politics are designed…

April 8
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret at Laurelhurst Theater & Pub

Joshua Jabbour @joshuajabbour

(FREE) The World’s largest environmental organizations are failing to address the single most destructive force facing the planet today. Follow the shocking, yet humorous, journey of an aspiring envir…

April 11, 2017

Andy McMillan @andymcmillan

Did you know Portland had a Pecha Kucha night? I didn’t either. Dubious theme, but I’m going to check it out. Tickets are $5 in advance, or $10 on the door.

April 25, 2017

Awesome Portland @awesomepdx

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…

May 1
Ural Thomas & The Pain at Goodfoot Pub & Lounge

Joshua Jabbour @joshuajabbour

Ural Thomas is, and forever will be Portland’s pillar of soul. The foot stomping days of Jump Town, USA have returned and Ural Thomas & The Pain are here to lead the way. $5

May 8
Radiotopia Live at Aladdin Theater

Andy Baio @waxpancake

99% Invisible, Criminal, The Allusionist, and The Memory Palace all under one roof!

May 14
Cory Doctorow at Powell's City of Books

Andy Baio @waxpancake

Hey, I’ll be chatting with Cory Doctorow about Walkaway, his first novel for grown-ups in eight years. Because there’s no better way to spend a Mother’s Day than hearing two white guys talk about DRM.…

May 27
What Was Sound Festival at Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Andy Baio @waxpancake

Brand new one-day, all-ages indie music festival features DIIV, Woods, Fruit Bats, and a bunch of other indie bands for an affordable $28, or $5 off with the discount code “VRTX2”. Or use “VRTXII” for…

July 1 - 4, 2017
Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival at Center for Wooden Boats

Joshua Jabbour @joshuajabbour

The Wooden Boat Festival is designed to celebrate the maritime heritage of the Northwest, putting tools in hands and getting people out on the water in historic wooden boats. There’s nothing stuffy ab…

July 9
Portland Wooden Boat Festival at Willamette Sailing Club

Joshua Jabbour @joshuajabbour

The Portland Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the final day of a Family Boat Build weekend, sponsored by RiversWest Small Craft Center and the Willamette Sailing Club. The event, which takes place on t…

July 23 - 29, 2017
Echoes in Time at City of Monmouth

Joshua Jabbour @joshuajabbour

Echoes in Time is a week long ancestral skills gathering in Oregon’s Willamette Valley that began in 1998 and is now a program of Rewild Portland. Participants camp out on private property and enjoy 5…

August 3 - 6, 2017
Pickathon 2017 at Pendarvis Farm

Andy Baio @waxpancake

I’ve always wanted to go to this impeccably-curated outdoor music festival, but XOXO prevented it. Not this time.