Local Event Guide

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE PORTLAND

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

FEBRUARY

FEB 27 - 28 | SEAFOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Experience a taste of the festival virtually with us! Purchase a to go festival basket which includes two bottles of wine of your choice, two 2021 festival wine glasses and an invite to our interactive virtual festival experience held Saturday, February 27th at 7 pm. You may also choose a Seafood Picnic or Local Ocean meal kit and 2021 festival merchandise. We have scheduled basket pick up times throughout the weekend or you may have it shipped to you. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3bk4iwO

MARCH

MARCH 1 - 10 | CASCADE FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN FILMS The Cascade Festival of African Films shows us Africa through the eyes of Africans, rather than a vision of Africa packaged for Western viewers. The films celebrate Africa’s achievements, expose its failures, and reveal possibilities for a hopeful future. Although the films cannot represent an entire continent, we hope to encourage American viewers to become interested in and study African cultures. For more info visit: africanfilmfestival.org

MARCH 24 - 28 | BOAT SHOW The nation’s largest sportsmen’s show and the region’s largest boat show, The Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show and Portland Boat Show presented by Leupold, returns to the Portland Expo Center. Enjoy hundreds of fishing, hunting, boating and outdoor-related booths packed with the latest gear and experts. Shop the sales and see all that’s new in hunting, fishing, boating, RV’s and more! For more info visit: thesportshows.com

APRIL

APRIL 1 - 30 | TULIP FESTIVAL Grab your wooden clogs for a stroll through the tulips. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival blossoms each spring, drawing many to come see acres upon acres of tulips in full bloom.For more info visit: woodenshoe.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE PORTLAND

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

APRIL 15 - 20 | PIZZA WEEK Listen, Portland. We love you. And we love pizza. So the Portland Mercury is teaming up with dozens of local pizza shops to bring you the third Portland Pizza Week: $2 slices for everyone!For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2ZuN5LO

MAY

MAY 13 - 15 | UFO FESTIVAL Every year, visitors flock to McMinnville, a quiet Willamette Valley town to attend the city’s famous UFO Festival. Second in popularity only to the UFO festival in Roswell, New Mexico, Oregon’s annual celebration features three full days of parades, costume contests, expert speakers and family fun. For more info visit: ufofest.com

MAY 28 - 31 | ROSE FESTIVAL The Portland Rose Festival is held annually in Portland, Oregon, every late May and features three flower parades and some other activities. Among the festival’s most popular events are the Grand Floral Parade, one of the nation’s top two all-floral parades, and the Wamu Waterfront Village. It’s a fascinating and unique experience that will thrill the whole family! For more info visit: stjohnsbizarre.com

JUNE

JUNE 24 | SAKÉ FEST Portlanders will gather to experience the finest of saké brands! Japanese and American brands unite under one roof to expand saké palates and educate imbibers about the rice-based libation. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3ua2Ohb

JUNE 12 | MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL Midsummer continues to be a fun, family friendly and important day with centuries-old traditions and everyone is invited! Enjoy delicious Nordic cuisine, try traditional beverages and scrumptious sweets. Spend the day making your own colorful flower crown and other crafts. Play Kubb and other fun games, take a break in the beer garden before dancing around the Maypole and singing Nordic folk songs. With two stages of entertainment which includes live music and traditional dancing, you are sure to

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE PORTLAND

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED

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have a memorable day! For more info visit: oregonmidsummer.com

JULY

JULY 2 - 5 | WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL The Waterfront Blues Festival is committed to providing a worldclass event to the community of Portland. Over 3 decades, the festival has steadily grown and is now recognized as one of the world’s premier blues festivals. Since 1988, the festival has raised more than $10 million and over 1,000 tons of food to support those facing hunger. Come by and spend this Fourth of July weekend listening to great music and supporting great causes! For more info visit: waterfrontbluesfest.com

JULY 23 - 25 | PINOT NOIR CELEBRATION The International Pinot Noir Celebration offers the chance to enjoy an unparalleled selection of Pinots from around the world. We have a full schedule of seminars, walkaround tastings, winery tours and

unforgettable meals prepared by top Northwest chefs. For more info visit: ipnc.org

AUGUST

AUG TBA | BURGER WEEK In Portland’s finest restaurants you’ll find one-of-a-kind burgers that exist only for Mercury’s Burger Week. And even better? Each of these wondrous creations will cost a mere $5. While you’re at it, we challenge you to donate $5 to Oregon Food Bank for every burger you eat! For more info visit: portlandburgerweek.com

AUG 8 | CRAWFISH CRAWL A cool morning 5k, 10k and relay at the Tualatin Community Park. Enjoy the beautiful course through Durham City Park and Cook Park. All race participants receive a free entry into the Crawfish Festival! Stick around and enjoy the delicious cajun food, variety of drinks, live music and fun and games for the entire family! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3qxjWv7

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE PORTLAND

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 11 | GREATEST OF THE GRAPE Enjoy the best of the Umpqua Valley at the Greatest of the Grape gala, Oregon’s longest running fine wine event. You can taste through the wonderful bounty of the valley with appetizers and wine pairings from Southern Oregon wineries and our area’s gourmet food artisans. Dance along to live music, place a bid to win luxurious prizes during our silent auction and vote for your favorite wine and food pairing. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3s6Gh3i

SEPT 13 - 19 | NEGRONI WEEK This classic and delicious cocktail gets remixed by Portland restaurants and bars, with proceeds going to charity. For more info visit: negroniweek.com

OCTOBER

OCT TBA | GREEK FESTIVAL Expirence true Greek Culture this October with your whole family. At this celebration you will taste traditional Greek platters and desserts amidst imported crafts, folk dancing and a raffle for a Mediterranean vacation. Opa! For more info visit: portlandgreekfestival.com

OCT 1 - 31 | WINE & CULINARY FESTIVAL With a focus on Northwest wines and regional cuisine, Savor Cannon Beach will host a month-long series of wine and culinary events throughout October in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful places. Come enjoy some of the best wines around! For more info visit: savorcannonbeach.com

NOVEMBER

NOV TBA | FOOD & WINE FEST The Northwest Food and Wine Festival returns to Portland with a half-day wine and food celebration. The festival brings the highest quality regional wines, spirits, beers, and foods. It’s designed to present a rich and rewarding experience for wine lovers, gourmet food enthusiasts and industry experts. For all involved, it offers a great opportunity for direct conversation. For more info visit: nwwinefestival.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE PORTLAND

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

NOV 12 - 14 | FOOD & GIFT FEST This Festival is one of the largest holiday celebrations in the Northwest. It allows many people to happily complete their holiday shopping early. With hundreds & hundreds of exhibitors, the Festival will provide shoppers with one-ofa-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. There is also a large gourmet food area where you can sample and purchase a wide range of food! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3qwX6nq

DECEMBER

DEC 3 - 5 | HOLIDAY ALE FESTIVAL The premier winter beer tasting venue on the West Coast with more than 50 winter warmers created to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. What makes this festival standout from other similar events is the selection: the festival works with every brewery involved to make sure they send a beer or cider that has either been made or blended specifically for their fans at this event, or is a rare or vintage product that isn’t commonly tapped in the state.For more info visit: holidayale.com DEC 14 | NUTCRACKER The Oregon Ballet Theatre is celebrating the 2021 holiday season with an absolute classic: Tchaikovsky and Petipa’s The Nutcracker! Your family’s sure to love this timeless classic. For more info visit: nutcrackerportland.com

JANUARY

JAN 14 - 16 | FOLK FEST A three-day celebration of Folk and Americana music in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom for everyone’s enjoyment, If you like folk music this is the festival for you! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/37zWYMn

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

Date Session Rod Laver Margaret Court Outside Courts Featured Matches

Wed - Fri 1/13-15 11:00am 11:00am 10:00am Qualifying Rounds

Sat / Sun 1/16-17 NO PLAY

Mon 1/18 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/19 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/20 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am – 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/21 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Fri 1/22 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sat 1/23 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sun 1/24 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Mon 1/25 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/26 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/27 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/28 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Women’s Semifinals Night 7:00pm – – 1st Men’s Semifinals Fri 1/29 Twilight 3:00pm 4:00 pm 3:00pm 2nd Men’s Semifinals

Sat 1/30 Twilight 11:00am 7:30pm 11:15am Women’s Finals

Sun 1/31 Twilight 2:00pm 4:00pm no play Men’s Finals

DATE SUN - MAY 23 MON - MAY 24 MON - MAY 24 TUE - MAY 25 TUE - MAY 25 WED - MAY 26 WED - MAY 26 THU - MAY 27 THU - MAY 27 FRI - MAY 28 FRI - MAY 28 SAT - MAY 29 SAT - MAY 29 SUN - MAY 30 SUN - MAY 30 MON - MAY 31 MON - MAY 31 TUE - JUNE 1 TUE - JUNE 1 WED - JUNE 2 WED - JUNE 2 THU - JUNE 3 FRI - JUNE 4

SAT - JUNE 5

SUN - JUNE 6

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round

Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round

Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals

Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 9:00 PM Quarterfinals

Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals

Day - 3:00 PM Semifinals

Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021. DATE PLAY START SESSION

Mon Jun 28 11:00 AM First Round

Tues Jun 29 11:00 AM First Round

Wed Jun 30 Thu Jul 1 11:00 AM Second Round 11:00 AM Second Round

Fri Jul 2 Sat Jul 3 11:00 AM Third Round 11:00 AM Third Round

Sun Jul 4 Mon Jul 5 Tue Jul 6 Wed Jul 7 Thu Jul 8 Fri Jul 9

– No Play 11:00 AM Round of 16 11:00 AM Womens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Mens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Womens Semifinals 11:00 AM Mens Semifinals

Sat Jul 10 11:00 AM Womens Finals

Sun Jul 11 11:00 AM Mens Finals

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES

1 Sun 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 2 Sun 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 3 Mon 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 4 Mon 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Tue 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Tue 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Wed 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Wed 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Thu 3 Sep

10 Thu 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Fri 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Fri 4 Sep

13 Sat 5 Sep

14 Sat 5 Sep

15 Sun 6 Sep

16 Sun 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Mon 7 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Mon 7 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

19 Tue 8 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

20 Tue 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

21 Wed 9 Sep Night 7.00pm Women’s Semifinals

22 Thu 10 Sep Day 12.00pm Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals

23 Fri 11 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final

24 Sat 12 Sep Day 1.00pm Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final