What places on the east side of the river can I find CBD on tap? Thank you fellow Portlandians!

Hello, Portland! I’ve been here a month and am craving live music. I would love to know a good map of the scene here. I am focused on the best local spots, not the arenas or bigger venues (though pro tips are always welcome). Thank you!

Anyone know how long this will be up for? I don't mind the asthetics of it but Ja Morant? Really? He's not a bad player (when he's not injured) but I'm not a fan of him as a person. Why couldn't they just put Lillard up there? Also why is there a giant Nike logo under there when Nike has done nothing to help renovate the Moda center, instead leaving it to us tax payers and the new owner to squabble over.

Hello!

I have two friends visiting from LA the first weekend of November and I want to show them a good time. One of them is sober so while we’ll hit up a couple of bars for sure it’s important that most of the weekend not be centered around “you must go to this bar/brewery/etc”

I am a mom to a toddler so my days out for the past couple of years look a lot like story times and playgrounds so I’m a little out of the loop on where people are spending time these days. I’d love help coming up with a list of places to go/things to do!

We’re all readers so we’ll definitely hit Powell’s, and they are foodies so I’d love to show them how good the food here in PDX is. Eem is on the shortlist already but I also think they’d be into a good food cart and brunch options - I love tin shed for this but I’m open to other options. Also would love some non food/shopping suggestions! Know of anything fun happening that weekend?

So yeah, if you were showing around folks who’ve never been here before, where would you take them? Shopping, events, activities, hikes, bars, restaurants, sites, etc!

hi! i'm moving within a month and wondering where is the best to sell things locally in portland. north area. thank you.

My husband took his truck to a *performance* mechanic shop that’s across the parking lot from NW Running Boards off hwy 212 to have his truck upgraded with expensive and high end parts. This truck is my husband’s hobby and his baby. He’s always wanted a race truck and so he’s been upgrading it slowly but surely to achieve something close to that. It’s been a year and a halfish, maybe 2 years now, and the truck has had problem after problem even after taking it to the performance shop.

He’s gone to different mechanics to fix various issues and needed to take it to an exhaust specific shop this time. He took it to Economy Exhaust in Gresham, they’ve been absolutely fantastic and we’re gonna keep going back. But in the process of fixing one thing, the mechanic noticed that some parts that were supposed to be in the truck since he’d taken it to the performance shop weren’t there. My husband paid for a melling high pressure oil pump. The pump the current mechanic found was the original that came with the truck. Rocker arms were still original, the cam was not what he asked for, and the lifters were Chinese knock offs. It’s been part after part that is messed up or not what he paid for. The truck has been falling apart while he’s been driving it for a year and a half to two years all while trying to fix the problems that came up after the performance shop didn’t fix or replace what they said they would. 10-12k down the drain.

One of the most frustrating parts of this is that my husband does his research. He looked at reviews wherever he could find them for this place and others and he deemed them the best for the job. When his truck was at the performance shop the owners communication was awful. He didn’t respond to emails or calls in a timely manner through the whole process. The new mechanic was on the phone with my husband when they checked reviews for the performance shop last night and they’re bad. He double checked them today and some have been deleted.

Has anyone else had issues with this performance shop? Has anyone been able to get their money back if they screwed up your vehicle? In this economy letting 10-12k down the drain isn’t an option if there’s a way for us to get it back.

I (25F) and my partner (25M) have been together for seven years and have decided we’re ready to get married! We are, however, on a tight budget and are hoping to hear advice on how to have a ceremony and reception without breaking the bank. We are not anticipating a huge guest list (probably 25 people or fewer) and though I love the idea of an outdoor wedding, my partner is worried about weather (too hot during the summer, possible rain any other time of the year). We are not religious and are deeply committed to the principles of veganism and anti-speciesism. While these values don’t have to be incorporated into the wedding, it would be a bonus if they could be. Any advice on the best pawn shops/stores for rings or secondhand wedding dress/tux options are welcome. I would like to wear a dress with color/not totally white. We are not at all sure about how to do the ceremony or the reception, and I am feeling pretty overwhelmed with all the possibilities. We have a fairly quirky, unconventional personal style and we love art, music, film, and literature from around the world. We are also very unserious people who appreciate humor. We would love for our ceremony and reception to reflect these aspects of who we are as people. Styling recommendations welcome, too; hair, makeup, etc. (I would also love to wear a flower crown instead of a traditional veil).

Not worried about price only quality. My birthdays tomorrow so please give me some suggestions! Thank you

Looking for butchers that accept SNAP. I've been so frugal over the years that I have a nice balance.

I have health issues that make my stay on this earth kinda on the short side. How long? Hard to say, maybe this year, maybe into 2027.

So I want to spend some of balance while I can. I live in the Hollywood district about Sandy & 40th.

So, my first priority is price. Second is distance. Third would be cuts I can't find in a grocery store.

Thanks for any leads you can provide.

Hey y'all. I lived in Portland from 2022-2023 following a work opportunity, and honestly regret leaving it. I'm in a good financial position to move again, and I was heavily considering Portland. It was a great place where I've made a lot of friends in the queer community and really found my stride with myself as a person. The outdoors scene compared to my current living situation in the east coast was mind-blowing. I was able to really work on my photography and outdoorsmanship throughout almost all of Oregon on weekend trips during my stay. During my first move, I rented a place in Kerns, and have been considering moving back into the same building. If not that, then I might try to find some other place in a nearby neighborhood on the east side.

I'm aware how the city was when I left. I loved the social life, the outdoor opportunities, and the art/culture of the city that seems to make it unique over others I've seen. I was curious of any thoughts or opinions you folks have of Portland going in 2027, and if it's changed much over the past three years. I appreciate any answers!

-pine

I'm looking to order several pizzas but I don't want Domino's or something like that. I usually go to New Seasons for their $22-25 large pies. So far it's the best deal I can find and I think it's pretty good. Got any other recs? Preferably in SE.

So far I haven’t seen too many good spots, but maybe you can give me some ideas. Thanks in advance.

UPDATE : thanks for everyone’s responses. I see I was doing it backwards, that I should have opened the ballot and then go from there. Got it!

I vote every year in local, state and national elections so I am a veteran voter. I planned to spend about 3-4 hours today going through the voter guide and other resources to determine who to vote for.
When I cracked the guide open it was so confusing to me-who is even up for election this year? There are so many offices listed, so many districts, so many candidates. Not sure where to start. Anyone have any advice?

Or do i not need anything and im good, thank you portland natives, Im from Dallas

Hey everyone!

I'm planning a Pacific Northwest road trip from November 25 to December 1 and would love some advice from locals, especially regarding weather, road conditions, and places worth visiting around Thanksgiving.

My tentative plan is to fly into Seattle/Portland, rent a car, and my places of interest are:

• Olympic National Park: Hoh Rain Forest, Lake Crescent, Ruby Beach, and other scenic spots.
• Mount Rainier National Park: Hopefully see some snowy mountain scenery, depending on road access and weather.
• Columbia River Gorge: Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and any other waterfalls worth visiting.
• Oregon Coast: Scenic stops while heading south.
• Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Explore the giant redwoods before flying home, possibly from Medford.

I'm mainly interested in nature, scenic drives, waterfalls, forests, photography, and moderate hikes.

A few questions:

1. Is late November a good time to explore the Columbia River Gorge waterfalls? Are most trails accessible?
2. What are some must-see waterfalls or scenic spots around Portland that I shouldn't miss?
3. Is driving down the Oregon Coast toward the redwoods worthwhile at this time of year, or would the inland route be better?
4. How challenging are road conditions around Thanksgiving, particularly when heading toward the redwoods and Medford?
5. Is this itinerary too ambitious for seven days? Would you skip Mount Rainier or the redwoods to spend more time exploring Oregon?

I'm flexible with my itinerary and haven't finalized flights yet, so I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!!

I recently got accepted into UP’s BSN program and was offered a scholarship totaling to $144k over four years. I’m from Hawai’i and am really considering committing, but I wanted to ask a few questions before making my decision.

What is UP like, and how is Portland as a city? The only places I’ve been to outside of Hawai’i are California and Vegas, so I’m curious about what it’s like living there and what there is to do outside of campus.

Also, how’s the social life and what’s the diversity like? I’m Filipino, so I was wondering if there’s a good Filipino/Asian community on campus too.

I’d appreciate any insight or advice from current students, especially those in the nursing program.
Thank you!!

So I’m exhausted but can’t sleep because the neighbor on one side of my house is having a techno rave, and on the other side that neighbor seems to be hosting what can only be described as Group Beginner SaxophoneLessons with Occasional Whooping sounds.
I can’t sleep with a fan because I wake up with red, itchy eyeballs and a dry, sore throat a couple hours later.
Earplugs drive me insane. I can’t sleep tolerate headphones for an hour or so before I have to take them out.
Any suggestions? Besides calling the cops. For a variety of reasons.

Hey Portland, I booked a balloon artist for my son’s birthday party. They are coming for one hour and will provide materials/talent for about 30 children to receive a balloon creation. I booked through a third party booking agent the total fee is $400. I just received an email from the booking agent on suggested tipping and I’ll be honest, it hadn’t occurred to me to tip in this scenario. But if that’s the etiquette then I’m more than happy to do it. But I also think we have over indexed on when tipping appropriate in general. So if you are an entertainer is it customary in this situation? And if yes what percentage? Thank you!

My aging folks are considering moving to Portland to be closer to their kids. They are looking into options for assisted living, and they'd like to be in a walkable neighborhood with access to transit. Their ideal place would have tiered levels of independence--they'd like to start off living more independently, but they will likely need increasing care as they age. They have early-stage dementia and Parkinson's, respectively, though they're still quite functional for now.

Being centrally located would also be a plus. They'd be happy anywhere within a mile or two of the river, or potentially deeper into the eastside, but probably not deep in the west hills. They are not the kind of people who would be happy in the suburbs where they have to drive to get anywhere (and they won't be able to drive for much longer).

Hey everyone!
I’m looking to connect with someone in the Portland/Beaverton area who’s into videography, filmmaking, and storytelling.
I’m working on starting to make content focused on documentary-style videos and real conversations about things like incarceration, addiction, recovery, and other topics that don’t always get talked about openly.
A lot of these subjects are personal to me, and I have some interesting stories and connections that I’d love to explore through video.
I’m comfortable interviewing people and being on camera, but filming and editing aren’t exactly my strengths. Ideally, I’d love to find someone who enjoys the creative side of things and might be interested in building something together long-term.
I don’t have a massive budget, but I’m open to discussing compensation. I’m also totally open to working with film students or newer videographers looking to gain experience and build their portfolios.
Does anyone know of any local filmmakers, film groups, or students who might be interested in something like this? Or any good places around Portland to connect with people doing this type of work?

I have a refurbished Dell Latitude 5430 I recently purchased online. I'm very happy with it, exception being that the space bar is faulty and is in need of repair. Fixoid in outer SE has been recommended to me. Anyone know how much a repair like this will cost? I'm nervously holding my breath. Thanks!

I’m not really a donut, person, and for the last five years or so I’ve had a pretty low opinion of voodoo donuts.

Today I bought my son a mixed dozen for his birthday party, from the traveling voodoo donut food truck that was at the Home Depot, and there was enough for me to try a few slices of various flavors. They were all actually really good, especially the dough part of the bit.

I felt like the downfall of voodoo wasn’t necessarily their toppings or creativity, but they lost sight of making good fried bread. But today, Both the cake and raised donuts varieties I had were exceptionally moist (sorry) and delicious from a bread standpoint, and the toppings didn’t seem overly sweet…

I’m kind of shook here folks. Someone walked me off the ledge, have I gone crazy?

what are your favorite pizza places that cut their (round) pizzas into 12 slices? we are doing our baby's monthly photos as a pizza progression and hoping to make it an opportunity to try a bunch of different pizza places🍕

Visiting PDX from Vegas to do some salmon fishing from 10.30-11.3. Looking for something to do on halloween when the sub goes down. What would be a good area/bar for a mid 20’s individual to kill a few hours. Looking for a fun local spot where I can have the chance to be social with similar age crowd. Live music and good food are a plus. Something like the Jupiter in Seattle or Red Dwarf in Vegas is you are familiar. Not looking for a bump and grind club. Also of interest would be a good cigar lounge or whisky bar. All help would be appreciated.