If you want to see art, then the First Friday event is where it's at. The event exposes the city's best galleries, exhibit openings, alternative art venues and more. Hosted by Portland's Eastside art galleries, this event takes place the first Friday of every month, and guarantees the best the city's art scene has to offer.
Watch the Portland Winterhawks battle out on the ice as they attempt to defeat their competition. The sports team is a franchise of the Western Hockey League. Although the team is comprised of junior players, the games are fierce and entertaining, and with alumni players like Hall of Famers Mark Messier and Cam Neely, you might just see the next big name in hockey get their start here.
See a performance at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, an entertainment venue that's considered to be one of the best in the nation. The PCPA is comprised of three buildings, and the stages of these buildings host a variety of productions, from concerts to dance performances, Broadway shows and symphony events and much more. The venue keeps a busy schedule so there's sure to be something going on that suits your interest.