June in Portland: it's finally here. You are beginning to feel less anxious about the weather, and more and more confident about your barbecue plans. You may even find yourself smiling at tourists in town for the Rose Festival. This weekend, the Starlight Parade awaits you, as does an intriguing beer festival, and a number of our funny people who only want to make you laugh. Those are a mere fraction of your options in this lovingly curated list of Portland events.
Christmas Ships 'floated' down Burnside, inspiring children to break into 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' during the 2009 Starlight Parade. Photo: Olivia Bucks/The OregonianFRIDAY June 1 'Portland's Best Indie Bands: Part I' at RoZone (Rose Festival) - Finally, truth in advertising. If you need better indie bands than Lost Lander, And And And and Y La Bamba then I advise you to find a different Rose Festival Friday night. 5 p.m. (FREE with CityFair admission)
Hugh Laurie & The Copper Bottom Band at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - You probably know him as the dad from the 'Stuart Little' films but this talented actor/comedian is also a bluesman with a soft spot for New Orleans. 7:30 p.m. $25-90. Tickets.
Dark Side of the Rainbow at Mt Tabor Theater - Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs on the Wing will debut a live performance 'Dark Side of the Moon' (magically synched with 'The Wizard of Oz'). 21+ $10. Tickets.
SATURDAY June 2
Firkin Fest at Green Dragon - The popular SE beer destination is your host for a special event featuring unique cask-conditioned beers (and some chocolate and cheese that will pair well with your libations). Two sessions: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. $10 (includes 5 tasters).
Rose Festival CityFair at Waterfront Park - The second weekend of 2012 Rose Festival is underway at the Waterfront. Fri., 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat-Sun., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. $5.
Portland's Funniest Person Contest at Helium - The first round of competition has begun. Please be advised: the personhood requirement is strictly enforced, so there will be no comedy robots this year. Last year's winner, Ian Karmel, is your host. Here's a list of performers. Fri-Sat., 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. 21+ $10-15. Tickets
Starlight Parade at Downtown - The resplendent gem of the Rose Festival returns with lights, floats and general good feeling. (Parade will also be broadcast on FOX-12.) 8:30 p.m. FREE.
SUNDAY June 3
DoveBowl at Grand Central Bowl - Maybe you like bowling for a good cause, or just think bowling for any cause is a good cause? Either way, this is the event for you. 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $15 donation includes bowling and shoe rental. (Advance registration required.) Register now.
Richard Ford at Powell's City of Books - The Pulitzer and PEN/Faulkner winning writer who brought you 'Independence Day' and 'The Sportswriter' will read from his new novel, 'Canada.' 4 p.m. FREE.
Summer Sessions at Mississippi Studios - The nice weather is here to stay, so Lewi Longmire Band and The Darlin' Blackbirds will be kicking off the annual BarBar patio sessions. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. FREE.
Also Receiving Votes:
Emily Wells at Doug Fir Lounge (Sat.); Single Hop Beer Festival at Amnesia Brewing (Sat.); Buzz Bissinger at Powell's Beaverton (Sun.); Lizz Winstead at Alberta Rose Theater (Sat.); Reggie Watts at Crystal Ballroom (Sun.)
Movies opening this week: Snow White and the Huntsman; Piranha 3DD; Battlefield America. See complete Portland and Oregon movie listings.
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--??Jeff Schmitt
Bonus video: Hugh Laurie, "America"
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