As we prepare to bid July a fond farewell, there are a myriad of events to get you outside and appreciating all it has to offer. Share a beer with a few thousand friends at the Oregon Brewers Festival, get a new perspective of downtown Portland at The Big Float, and -- actually, you should be hard-pressed to find a reason ever to be inside, as you'll see in this lovingly curated list of Portland events.
Full Sail brewmaster John Harris pours a beer from the tap of the inaugural keg at the Oregon Brewers Festival at Waterfront Park in 2009. Abby Metty/The OregonianFRIDAY July 27 Oregon Brewers Festival at Waterfront Park - The much anticipated event, arguably the highlight of Beer season, is now in its 25th year. Here's a complete list of the 85 beers on tap. Fri-Sat., Noon- 9 p.m.; Sun., Noon - 7 p.m. FREE admission. $6 to purchase taster mug; $1 per token.
Washington County Fair (Hillsboro) - It's always good to have a few county fairs under your belt by the time the State fair comes along. The Latino Festival (live bands, food, luchadores) is a highlight on Sunday. Fri-Sun., 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sound + Vision Festival at Hollywood Theatre - Short films, improvised film scores and more with members of your favorite bands (YACHT, The Decemberists, Fleet Foxes, Loch Lomond and more). $8/night.
SATURDAY July 28
Sometimes a Great Notion Festival at Disjecta - This three-day music festival aims to "surprise and confuse" you with a wide array of genre-bending bands, artists and DJs. Here's a preview from The Oregonian. Fri-Sun. $25 day/$50 pass.
GeekPortland Party at Eagles Lodge - Are nerd folk and geek rock more your speed? Enjoy the sounds of The Doubleclicks and Kirby Krackle at the latest GeekParty -- also featuring the GameShow, a chance to assert your dominion over gaming trivia. 7 p.m. $5.
Rigsketball at Various Locations - Some of you will be very excited to hear that Wild Ones, Radiation City, And And And and Grandparents will be playing around town this weekend. But what if I told you that they'll playing basketball? 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. FREE.
SUNDAY July 29
The Big Float 2 at Willamette River - If you weren't brave enough to float the Willamette last year, here's your latest chance. Live music, sunshine, fun, beer garden and food carts. More info & registration.
JAW Festival at Portland Center Stage - Annual festival devoted to workshopping new pieces from playwrights and performers on their way to primetime. Sunday's lineup includes "The People's Republic of Portland," a new work from actress/comedian Lauren Weedman. Fri-Sun. More information and showtimes.
'The Goonies' at Lents Park - This is a film about a typical day in Astoria, Oregon. 6:30 p.m. FREE.
Also Receiving Votes:
'Shut Up and Play the Hits' at Hollywood Theater (Fri-Thurs.); The Hood Internet at Mississippi Studios (Fri.); Clinton/Division Street Fair in SE Portland (Sat.); Overlook Street Fair in North Portland (Sat.); 'Wet Hot American Summer' at Academy Theater (Fri-Thurs.).
Movies opening this week: The Watch; Step Up Revolution; Ruby Sparks. See complete Portland and Oregon movie listings.
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-- Jeff Schmitt
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