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Having recently moved to the NW Portland neighborhood of Bethany, I was wary of finding any suitable nightlife. Oh, was I wrong! As I was strolling past the Bethany Village Grill, I caught sight of a flyer boasting their (almost nightly) live music. I was intrigued, so I drug my home-body husband, kicking and screaming, along with me to catch some entertainment.

Wow, what a treat. No cover charge, ...

1624 N.W. Glisan
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 223-4527

According to McMenamins' website, the Mission Theater wass a Swedish Evangelical Mission and Longshoreman's Union before the restoration fanatics converted the building into a pretty sweet place to catch a flick, get some grub, and grab a beer. They run recent releases, classics, and cult films. It's three bucks to get ...

Join fellow musicians in celebrating the life of Paul delay. Paul died at the age of 55 March 7, 2007. He was the greatest blues harmonica player around. I am sure going to miss hearing him play. The all ages concert is at the Kridel Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park, Portland, OR. Sunday April 1, 2007. 7pm to midnight. Tickets $20. Parking on the street is free on ...

A coffee house, restaurant, foreign conversation and live music venue in one. Fresh baked pastries, quiche and espresso are served for breakfast, Panini's, soups and salads for lunch and pizza, salads and decadent desserts are served for dinner. Wine, beer and espresso are served all day (until 10pm).  Two screens play live web-cams of four different countries and change daily. Entertainment includes live Flamenco and Brazilian bands and foreign film Thursdays.  Free wi-fi spot. ...

A great way to take a break from Lent and have as much fun as you did for Mardi Gras, here is a sampling of things to do.

Look for Leprechauns at Mill Ends Park just put back in time for St Patrick’s day located at SW Naito Pkwy & Taylor St.

Go Céilí Dancing Friday February 16, 2007 at Portland Céilí Society’s Third Friday of the Month ...

Spend a day discovery Portland's home made crafts and foods. Hundreds of local entrepreneurs display their handmade purses, hats, jams, light fixtures and much much more. Some stands feature jewelry imported from around the world and live music always plays at both ends of the market. This attraction is free to walk through and offers an array of food choices including Yakisoba noodles, Thai and Hawaiian cuisine, ice cream and elephant ears. ...

Spring comes a little early this weekend. Watch under the Burnside Bridge transform into a lively market place. There is something for everyone from your kids to your pets. Artisans selling their wares. Baby products, I like the tie-died clothes and animal themed hooded towels. Children’s toys, I like the wooden cars and puzzles. Soy and hemp candles. Catnip toys and gourmet doggies’ treats. Mt St Helen’s Ash ...

Last day of the Portland Home & Garden show at the Expo Center and Yard Garden & Patio show at the Convention Center. See them both. Take the yellow line Max train between them.

The businesses on NE Alberta open their doors to celebrate art from 6pm to 9 pm on the last Thursday of the month. Everyday Wine will be open serving glasses of wine. NE 15th and Alberta. They have great art up on the walls.

Guardino Gallery is hosting a reception for the showing of artists Jamee Linton, landscapes painter and Sara Plaia sculpture.

In its thirtieth year the Northwest International Film Festival provides an intriguing 17 days of films. Choose films from thirty seven countries with a wide repertoire. The Festival mission is to bring audiences together with outstanding international cinema that offers perspective and appreciation of the art of film and the people, stories and common experience that connect us all. Come out during the gloomy February weather and see a film. ...