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Tōv’s Winey Zebra Latte Runs Romantic Red Wine and Strawberry Through a Black-and-White Mocha

When you hear hoofbeats, logic dictates that horses, not zebras, should leap to mind. Every rule has an exception, of course, and Tōv Fine... 6 days ago

Willamette Week | 2025-03-05 12:06:04

CC Slaughters Serves Drag and Stand Up Comedy

Chromakopia and monster truck rallies were this week's hottest LGBTQ+ culture tickets, but fans of mudslinging and lines crass enough to... 6 days ago

Willamette Week | 2025-03-05 12:06:03

Oregon Ballet Theatre Haunts Keller Auditorium With “Giselle”

Giselle, you are not a girl's girl. You might be from another era, when “love at first sight” means you saw each other literally once,... 4 days ago

Willamette Week | 2025-02-19 12:06:04

These Portland-Made Gourmand Perfumes Can Make Valentine’s Day Sweeter

Gourmand scents from Portland's perfume houses are surprisingly sparse. It could be that the unisex olfactive family's fantasy notes often... 15 minutes ago

Willamette Week | 2025-02-12 23:51:05

Because Junk It Junk Removal Will Handle Clutter With Care and Empathy

Looking for entrepreneurs who embody Portland's spirit of creatively filling a niche market's needs with a spirit of radical acceptance? 5 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2025-02-12 07:06:04

Because Hey Doc Heals Portland’s Bodies and Spirits

When Dr. Montserrat Andreys first opened her Buckman neighborhood wellness clinic, Hey Doc, in November 2021, she was surprised by how much... 5 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2025-02-12 07:06:03

Because The Trap Is Where the Weirdos Shine (and Sing)

Near the still somewhat gritty Bermuda Triangle where Southeast Foster Road splits from Powell Boulevard lies The Trap. 5 hours ago

Willamette Week | 2025-02-12 07:06:03

Officially Licensed Portland Edition of “Monopoly” Coming This Fall

Passing Boardwalk in the classic capitalist board game Monopoly earns players $200 (unless they head to jail). When it comes to the infinite... 2 days ago

Willamette Week | 2025-02-08 12:06:04

KBOO.FM Show Uses Host Voice Generated by Artificial Intelligence

“Tonight, we picture life as an intricate tapestry, where history weaves our collective identity, offering lessons and grounding us,” says... 3 days ago

Willamette Week | 2025-02-07 12:06:04

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