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.

OCTOBER

1 - 2 | GREEK FEST Dedicated to preserving and sharing the Hellenic-American experience in Oregon and Southwest Washington, HACCM celebrates the rich cultural traditions brought to this region by the Hellenes, immigrants from Greece. For more info visit: portlandgreekfestival.com

OCT 15 | POLISH FEST Give pierogies and kielbasa their due respect at this Polish-palooza celebrating a weekend of Polonia’s finest. Polish Library Building Association invites you to the Polish Day Celebration. The Festival features traditional Polish Cuisine, delicious pastries, refreshing beer, Polish Bazaar, performances by Polish School Dancers, live music, and so much more! For more info visit: portlandpolonia.org

NOVEMBER

NOV 2 | DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Join us for a cultural celebration with local vendors, music, a community altar, and a screening of Disney’s Coco! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3MnUynm

NOV 13 | TASTE OF UMPQUA Spend a fall afternoon tasting local Umpqua Valley wines and fabulous food at Venue 252. There will be over 13 wineries featuring close to 100 wines along with appetizers that complement the wine tastings. Glasses and bottles of wine will be available for purchase. Find something you like and stock up or work on your holiday shopping! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3yxfhPS

DECEMBER

DEC 1 - 30 | FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Presenting the sights, sounds, and sensations of the season! The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features over two million lights and is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Grab your hot coco and enjoy the lights with your loved ones. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/321OopV

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.

DEC 10 - 24 | NUTCRACKER The Oregon Ballet Theater is celebrating the holiday season with an absolute classic: Tchaikovsky and Petipa’s The Nutcracker! Your family’s sure to love this timeless ballet. For more info visit: nutcrackerportland.com

JANUARY

JAN TBA | MOCHITSUKI Mochitsuki is Portland’s annual Japanese New Year celebration and has been a premier event in the local community since 1996.The goal of Mochitsuki is to celebrate tradition by sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture. For more info visit: mochipdx.org

JAN 13 - 15 | FOLK FESTIVAL Portland’s Folk Festival began as a way for Portland musicians to come together to celebrate the burgeoning local scene and enjoy each other’s craft. The energy exudes from the stage that has been marinated in decades of iconic artists creating an atmosphere that feels oddly transcendent. Enjoy this amazing three day festival with us! For more info visit: portlandsfolkfestival.com

FEBRUARY

FEB TBA | DUMPLING WEEK Jet around the city sampling imaginative dumpling creations, like duck liver ravioli and kimchi pizza dumplings, from many of Portland’s tastiest eateries. For more info visit: dumplingweek.com

FEB 23 - 26 | SEAFOOD & WINE FEST The Newport Seafood and Wine Festival is “The Original and Still the Best” located on the picturesque Oregon Coast. Experience a Seafood & Wine pairing you wont soon forget. Renowned Chefs will prepare signature seafood dishes that will pair perfectly with distinct wines. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3bk4iwO

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.

MARCH

FEB 3 - 4 | SEAFOOD & WINE FEST Enjoy fresh Oregon seafood as well as wine, craft beers, cider, & distilled spirits as you browse the 200+ exhibitors! Over 60 of Oregon’s finest wineries offer you tastings of their very best. This is a family-friendly event with live entertainment, face painters, balloon artists and so much more. For more info visit: pdxseafoodandwinefestival.com

MARCH 9 - 12 | BOAT SHOW It’s time to get out to the nation’s largest sportsmen’s show and the region’s largest boat show. 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: https://bit.ly/3sa1igO

MARCH 14 - 20 | MERCURY’S HIGHBALL The Portland Mercury teams up with dozens of the finest bars and restaurants in Portland to bring you the Portland Highball, a one-of-akind boozetacular. At each of Highball’s locations, you’ll find specially crafted cocktails. Even better? Each of these fantastic cocktails will be available all day! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3CR5vee

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

MAY

May 19 - 20 | UFO Festival More than 70 years ago, the tiny town of McMinnville was struck with UFO fever when a local family spotted a flying disc from their farm, making national news. 50 years later, in 1999, the fever descended again with the very first UFO Festival. Today you can cele-

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.

brate all things extraterrestrial with other enthusiasts during days full of parades, costume contests, expert speakers and family fun! For more info visit: ufofest.com

JUNE

JUNE TBA | FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS Welcome to the event that celebrates the community of Tigard, the Festival of Balloons.. The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, but... it’s MORE than balloons! The Festival is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. For more info visit: tigardballoon.org

JUNE TBA | MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL Decorate the Maypole and make flower crowns, watch two stages of live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors, experience Vikings, and enjoy - this is Midsummer! For more info visit: oregonmidsummer.com

JULY

JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY The annual Independence Day celebrations in Portland offer an array of great activities and events. Thousands of Portland residents and guests flock downtown to the Waterfront Blues Festival, while many families opt to get out of the city to enjoy local celebrations in St. Paul, Fort Vancouver, and the wine country. Find the perfect way to spend America’s Birthday! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3soF22T

JULY 27 - 29 | BREWERS FESTIVAL Whether you prefer Belgians or Blondes, Pales or Pilsners, Saisons or Sours – come to the Oregon Brewers Festival and see for yourself why we’re one of the world’s best loved craft beer festivals! For more info visit: oregonbrewfest.com

JULY 28 - 30 | PINOT NOIR CELEBRATION The International Pinot Noir Celebration offers the chance to enjoy an unparalleled selection of Pinots from around the world. We have

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.

a full schedule of seminars, walkaround tastings, winery tours and unforgettable meals prepared by top Northwest chefs. We are beyond excited to announce that next year’s IPNC will be back in person and better than ever! For more info visit: ipnc.org

AUGUST

AUG TBA | JAZZ FESTIVAL The Vanport Jazz Festival honors the city of Vanport and the voices that formed Portland’s jazz community. Near the site of the historic 1948 flood, the event transforms Colwood Golf Course into a cultural revival, welcoming nationally renowned artists and breathing new life into Portland jazz. For more info visit: vanportjazzfestival.com

AUG 13 | BRIDGE PEDAL Portland’s annual Bridge Pedal is a community celebration of the city’s iconic bridges and biking culture. Join your friends and neighbors for the one opportunity each year to bike or walk on Portland’s car-free streets and bridges. Portland’s Bridge Pedal is one of the largest community bike rides in the world and one of the city’s favorite summertime traditions. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3VdjRN7

SEPTEMBER

Sept 14 - 17 | Oktoberfest Go full Bavarian this Oktoberfest; German and Northwest craft brews are accompanied by plenty of sausages and, naturally, wiener dog races, all in a quaint town 40 miles (64 km) south of Portland. For more info visit: oktoberfest.org

SEPT 30 | THE WEDGE The Wedge is a farmers market-style festival celebrating cheese and everything that goes with it. Sample and purchase local, artisan cheese, specialty foods, wine, spirits, and cider. For more info visit: thewedgeportland.com

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

Session Date Time Featured Matches 1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

DATE PLAY START SESSION

MAY 29 - SUN

Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semi nals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 urs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10

Tues, July 11

Wed, July 12

urs, July 13

Fri, July 14

Sat, July 15

Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semi nals Mixed Doubles Final

1:00 PM Men's Singles Semi nals

2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

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

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES

1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2