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Jay Colby Is Portlandâs Finest Drag Artist of 2026 (opens the original)
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#1Eight years ago, when a job brought Southern California native Jay Colby to Portland, Portlandia made up most of what she knew of the Rose City. Despite learning her favorite sketch was real and restrooms really are for customers only, Colby quickly discovered a town she didnât want to leave. But her transplant perspective endures, shaping how she moves in the local drag scene. A professional makeup artist who came to town to work at Nordstromâs cosmetics counter, Colby moonlighted dancing
What to Do in Portland (Aug. 5â11, 2026) (opens the original)
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Downtown Portlandâs Summer of Love is a season of free community events designed to bring all manner of activations to Director Park and Darcelle XV Plaza. This midweek lunchtime event features one of our picks for Best New Bands 2026, The Apricots (âThe Apricots Weave Deep Friendship Into Rich Harmonies,â WW, April 14), whose gentle indie-rock vibes are perfectly suited to early afternoon urban cloud gazing. Darcelle XV Plaza, 800 SW Harvey Milk St., downtownpdxactivations.com. 11:30 am W
What to Do in Portland (July 29âAug. 4, 2026) (opens the original)
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Alright, all you sun-drenched summer baddies, if youâve yet to come shake it out at the cityâs premier free, seasonal, almost-always-outdoor all-ages dance party, consider making Mt. Tabor Park at dusk your debut. Always free, always volunteer-run, this community-building third-space event is peak Portland summer fun. Mt. Tabor Park, Southeast 60th Avenue and Salmon Street, tabordance.org. 6 pm Wednesday, July 29. Free. You may know Portland-adjacent comedians Amy Miller and Laura Peek from
What to Do in Portland (July 22â28, 2026) (opens the original)
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This Vine Generation comedian pulled real numbers on the erstwhile short-form video app (DO IT FOR THE VINE!) and built a loyal legion of freaky, queer, whimsical suburban gangster fans. Now Frey is quickly emerging as one of Hollywoodâs most sought-after comedians and personalities. Expect more than a prototypical standup routineâFrey has collaborated with many notable artists and musicians over the years, such as Donald Glover, Marshmello, Tiësto and DVBBS. See the rising star continue to
What to Do in Portland (July 15â21) (opens the original)
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Educated Guess, a bar trivia night hosted at OMSIâs Theory restaurant, features science, current events and pop culture trivia in a multiround game night. Itâs a low-key way to imbibe after hours at the science museumâa fantasy for many a nerdy adult. Teams must be four deep, so round up three other drinking-age humans and go win some fun OMSIârelated prizes.OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., omsi.edu. 6 pm Wednesday, July 15. $12. 21+. Now in its fifth year, Shady Pines Fest is an all-ages live
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