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Gluten-Free Japanese Bakery Kirari West Comes to the Pacific Northwest

There's no time like the present to start eating better, and breakfast really is the start of a better day and diet. 1 day ago

Willamette Week | 2025-01-01 00:06:04

French Drag Artist Nicky Doll Touches Down in Portland for “Final Fantasy” Party

After touring Europe and Asia, what did it take to lure French drag artist Nicky Doll to Portland? Just talk nerdy to her. 1 day ago

Willamette Week | 2025-01-01 00:06:04

Portland-Area Transit Services Pair With Ride-Hail Services for Free New Year’s Eve Travel

Plenty of Portland drivers are already terrible on the road, and their skills don't sharpen on New Year's Eve. With that in mind,... 19 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-28 17:06:03

Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Near the Finish Line of Annual Holiday Tour

By the time Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme—that's Dela for short, Duh for shorter and Ms. Creme if you're nasty—cross the finish line of... 3 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-25 00:06:04

Central Oregon’s Winter PrideFest Keeps the LGBTQ+ Community Connected Through the Cold

Snow rarely comes to mind when people think of LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations. Usually held in the summer months (most often June),... 5 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-24 12:06:04

Used Art Supply Store Scrap PDX Announces Move

Used art supply store Scrap PDX is moving on up to the eastside. The creative reuse center's management announced in a statement Friday,... 2 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-24 12:06:03

Over 22,000 Crows Roosted in Downtown Portland Last Winter, Researchers Find

Love them or hate them, it's not just your imagination: Portland's crow population has exploded. Gary Granger—who readers may remember from... 6 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-22 00:06:04

Portland Trail Blazers’ LGBTQ+ Pride Night Opens Court for Queer Sports Fans

The Portland Trail Blazers lost in an upset to the Utah Jazz during the Blazers' LGBTQ+ Pride Night on Friday, Dec. 6. 24 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-11 00:06:04

Little Shop of Horrors Makes the Yuletide Green at Triangle Productions

People love gathering around plants to celebrate holidays. Decorated evergreen trees and mistletoe sprigs mark Christmas just like the... 2 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-05 00:06:04

Kerns Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Too Soon Celebrates One Year in Business

Horseradish and apple. That first word in a drink could go a million different ways, but Too Soon's whiskey soda highball with apple syrup... 2 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-05 00:06:03

Our Guide to Portland’s Late Night Spots

Though some Portland bars now close tabs as early as 9 pm, there are still plenty of watering holes, cafes, restaurants and event spaces... 5 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-04 07:06:03

Legendary Director John Waters Celebrates Another Christmas Season With Portland

John Waters has two requests for anyone attending either night of his touring Christmas show at the Aladdin Theater: Leave the blinking... 12 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-04 00:06:03

Long-Standing Southeast Portland LGBTQ+ Bar Crush to Close on New Year’s Eve After Nearly 25 Years

Southeast Portland LGBTQ+ bar Crush is wrapping up nearly 25 years serving the city's queer community. New Year's Eve will be Crush's last... 3 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-12-04 00:06:03

These Four Luxe Portland-Made Advent Calendars Are Sinfully Decadent

Advent calendars are goodie boxes used to count down the days leading up to Christmas' big present haul. I'm not a parent, but I imagine... 4 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-28 00:06:03

Asia Consent Takes Portland to “Dragula” Semifinals

The end is near for Asia Consent. Season 666 of AMC/Shudder's The Boulet Brothers' Dragula is nearly over, with only one episode left after... 24 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-27 00:06:04

Mr. Yoshida and Cloud City’s Teriyaki Ice Cream Is Way Tastier Than Expected

Mr. Yoshida, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you? To celebrate the return of the Pacific Northwest-founded Japanese marinade company to... 3 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-21 00:06:04

Find Your Holiday Goods at These Five Makers Markets

So, you've got a specialized skill, and maybe you've even cultivated a customer base. What's next? You're not ready, or willing, to sell out... 5 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-21 00:06:04

Arts Organizations Want More Clarity in How the City’s New Office of Arts & Culture Divvies Up Grant Funds

On paper, the Portland Japanese Garden should be a shoo-in to receive money from the city's new Office of Arts & Culture to help cover basic... 5 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-21 00:06:04

Dark Horse Contestant Threatens Portland’s Chance at “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” Crown

The frightening five whittle down to the fearsome four during The Boulet Brothers' Dragula's eighth episode. Two of the weaker remaining... 4 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-20 12:06:04

Don’t Know What to Do With Your Plastic Election Yard Signs? Ridwell Does.

Election cycles have a lot in common with the winter holidays. They both offer festive, time-sensitive decorations to express your seasonal... 5 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-08 00:06:03

Drag Superstar Violet Chachki Dominates Queer Portland Dance Party Betty

Drag superstar Violet Chachki took her burlesque act to Paris' fabled Crazy Horse Saloon, making history as the first male-bodied performer on the 73-year-old... 2 months ago

Willamette Week | 2024-11-02 00:06:04

Andrew Jankowski

Andrew Jankowski is originally from Vancouver, WA. He covers arts & culture, LGBTQ+ and breaking local news. 3 months ago

Willamette Week | 2024-09-04 12:06:04

One Last Look: Portland LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival 2024

It wasn't a scorcher like last year, but the second annual Portland LGBTQ+ Pride Festival and Parade celebrated in July went no less hard. 1 day ago

Willamette Week | 2024-08-04 12:06:03

Portland Photographer's Award-Winning Children's Portrait Book Republished

Though the images are nearly 20 years old, Portland-born photographer Kelly Johnson's mid-'00s portraits of young Black girls still hold a... 2 days ago

Willamette Week | 2024-07-06 12:06:04