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Community Calendar
August, 2026
August 4
> Outer East Portland District #1 National Night Out Celebration – From 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., this free, family-friendly community event returns, after being abolished by the City of Portland for several years. FREE FOOD; special performances. It’s an opportunity to meet your local police officers, firefighters, and other city partners while connecting with neighbors and learning about resources that help keep our community safe. It’s one of four District National Night Out celebrations being sponsored by the City of Portland. Where: It’s at Ed Benedict Park, SE 100th Avenue & Powell Boulevard.
August 5
> Original Practice Shakespeare – From 1:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., experience a delightful performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” It’s in Gateway Discovery Park.
August 6
> Live opera, ‘I Pagliacci’ – in Parkrose! – From 7:30 until 9:00 p.m., Genevieve Rossi presents “I Pagliacci” (1892), a seminal work of Italian theatrical realism. THE STORY: Ruggero Leoncavallo’s I Pagliacci is a tragic opera about a traveling troupe of clowns whose leader, Canio, suspects his wife of infidelity. When the troupe puts on a comedic play for the village, the boundaries between the performance and the actors’ real-life jealousies are dangerously, perhaps fatally, blurred. TICKETS: $45 | person: CLICK HERE to purchase online. All proceeds to benefit enhancing opportunities for professional opera performances to seen and heard by the community. It’s at Rossi Farms, 3839 NE 122nd Avenue, 97230.
> Movie in Lents Park – Movies under the stars with free popcorn; here it’s The Bad Guys 2. Movie screenings begin after dusk and the event starts at 7:30 pm. This movie is at Lents Park.
August 7
> Movie and Safety Fair in Mill Park – The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Now added: Safety Fair with bike helmet and gear giveaway, bike repair demonstration, disc golf course, Kona Ice for purchase, free popcorn, and live music. A Minecraft Movie screening begins after dusk. This event and movie is being shown on their giant outdoor screen in Mill Park.
August 8
> Rocky Butte Farmers Market – From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., this Saturday market continues to offer seasonal, and locally grown foods and artisan products. Come on up and take a look Saturdays, through October 24. They’re in the Madison South neighborhood, along the north side of Glenhaven Park along NE Siskiyou Street between 80th and 82nd Avenues. Abundant parking is located in the Glenhaven Park parking lot. For more information, see their official website: CLICK HERE.
> ‘Open Garden’ FREE Event – From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Multnomah County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden is hosting this event. Take a self-guided tour of this one-acre educational garden. Learn about edible plants, non-edible native plants, wildlife habitats, native bees, invertebrates and the management of urban creatures. Get your gardening questions answered by Master Gardeners, bring home free educational materials and free seeds and bee houses while they last. Visit their children’s booth for fun activities and enter a raffle for a nursery gift certificate. This “drop-in” event is open to all. Entrance is on SE 57th Avenue, about 500 feet south of SE Duke Street – and walk in the gate and through the Green Thumb Community Orchard. Questions? Email demogarden@multnomahmastergardeners.org.
> Gateway Green Saturday Stewardship event – From 10:00 a.m. until noon, come help maintain and pick up litter at this 20-acre off-road (non-motorized off-road bike park in outer East Portland). What to Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience with reusable water bottle. What’s Provided: Litter pickers, trash bags, gloves, snacks, safety vests. Restrooms: a Portland Loo is near the check-in tent. Address: NE 99th Ave & NE Pacific St. Parking: The Gateway Shopping Center owners (the former Fred Meyer store) is allowing participants to park in its surface lot – the one between the vacant Kohl’s store and the Oregon Clinic. The vehicle or transit (rather than by bike), getting to the park requires a 10- to 15-minute (about a 1/4 mile) walk down a hill into the park (and back up the hill when you leave).
> Arts and Crafts Kaleidoscope at Arleta Triangle Square – From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. explore handcrafted goods from talented local artisans, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and more. Located in the heart of Southeast Portland, this festival is a celebration of local talent, fostering connections between artists and the community. Enjoy music from local acoustic musicians and Portland-based DJs, savor delicious bites from a featured local food cart, serving up tasty dishes, quench your thirst with a cold crisp, beverage at the beer garden, engage and meet the creators behind the work. It’s in the Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood; specifically, at the intersection of SE 72nd Avenue and Woodstock Boulevard. To see their Instagram page, CLICK HERE.
> District 1 People’s Picnic – From noon until 3:00 p.m., Portland City Council District 1 Councilor Candace Avalos is hosting this event. Guests to this FREE event will find: • Live music • Delicious food (sign in for a free meal ticket!) • Kid-friendly games and activities like face-painting and a bouncy house • City bureaus and community organizations • Special guest City Administrator Raymond C. Lee III. Please let them know you’re coming: CLICK HERE to RSVP and get FREE, a $10 meal ticket. It’s being held at Parklane Park, SE 155th Avenue and Main Street, 97233.
August 9
> Community Walk on Powell Butte – Starting off at 9:00 p.m., come join neighbors to socialize, learn more about the park and its wildlife. Wear a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or boots, bring a hat and water. Meet at “the Trailhead” – likely it’s the parking lot. Please RSVP to PGNABOARD@GMAIL.COM. Some volunteers will linger until 9:15 a.m. for latecomers. It’s presented by the Powellhurst-Gilbert and Pleasant Valley neighborhoods.
> Lents International Farmers Market – From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. every Sunday through November 22 they’re ready to serve you. Come and shop for fresh produce, direct from the growers farms and fields. And, you’ll find many of the prepared foods you’ve come to expect at this long-established farmers market. Market Scouts will be providing fun activities for kids ages 3 to 12. CLICK HERE to see their webpage for more information. They’re in Lents Town Center, on SE 92nd Avenue, a block north of SE Foster Road at SE Reedway Street in The Zed parking lot – across from Fire Station 11.
> Montavilla Farmers Market – They’re open weekly now, providing fresh-from-the-garden foods from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come shop for seasonal root and fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, sustainably raised meats and eggs, flowers, plant starts, and specialty foods. It’s located on the gravel lot in the 7700 block of SE Stark Street – across the street from Mr. Plywood. CLICK HERE to see their website.
> Arts and Crafts Kaleidoscope at Arleta Triangle Square – From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. explore handcrafted goods from talented local artisans, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and more. Located in the heart of Southeast Portland, this festival is a celebration of local talent, fostering connections between artists and the community. Enjoy music from local acoustic musicians and Portland-based DJs, savor delicious bites from a featured local food cart, serving up tasty dishes, quench your thirst with a cold crisp, beverage at the beer garden, engage and meet the creators behind the work. It’s in the Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood; specifically, at the intersection of SE 72nd Avenue and Woodstock Boulevard. To see their Instagram page, CLICK HERE.
August 12
> ‘Friends of Noise’ Showcase – From 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., explore the musical performances of amazing young artists who are sure to bring joy to fans of all ages. It’s in Gateway Discovery Park.
August 14
> Movie in Gateway Discovery Park – The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Yup! Free popcorn will be available at this movie under the stars. They’re showing Hoppers. Movie screenings begin after dusk. This movie is being shown in Gateway Discovery Park.
August 15
> Rocky Butte Farmers Market – From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., this Saturday market continues to offer seasonal, and locally grown foods and artisan products. Come on up and take a look Saturdays, through October 24. They’re in the Madison South neighborhood, along the north side of Glenhaven Park along NE Siskiyou Street between 80th and 82nd Avenues. Abundant parking is located in the Glenhaven Park parking lot. For more information, see their official website: CLICK HERE.
> Arts Alive Celebration – From noon until 5:00 p.m., this event is a community arts celebration, held in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood. Guests will enjoy arts activities to participate in, local artist vendors and makers, live music, food vendors, a wellness table, face painting, and an art supply swap. This all-ages, family friendly event is sponsored by Civic Life and District 1 East Coalition. They will also be hosting a raffle to benefit Free Arts NW. It’s all happening in the Arte Soleil parking lot, located at 5530 SE 122nd Avenue (at Harold Street) 97236. Parking available in the North East lot of the Lents-Gilbert Church of God.
> Concert in Sellwood Park – Kicking off at 6:30 p.m., it’s Bloco Alegria – and their heart-pumping samba from Rio de Janeiro played in the shade of the giant fir trees at Sellwood Park.
August 16
> Lents International Farmers Market – From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. every Sunday through November 22 they’re ready to serve you. Come and shop for fresh produce, direct from the growers farms and fields. And, you’ll find many of the prepared foods you’ve come to expect at this long-established farmers market. Market Scouts will be providing fun activities for kids ages 3 to 12. CLICK HERE to see their webpage for more information. They’re in Lents Town Center, on SE 92nd Avenue, a block north of SE Foster Road at SE Reedway Street in The Zed parking lot – across from Fire Station 11.
> Montavilla Farmers Market – They’re open weekly now, providing fresh-from-the-garden foods from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come shop for seasonal root and fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, sustainably raised meats and eggs, flowers, plant starts, and specialty foods. It’s located on the gravel lot in the 7700 block of SE Stark Street – across the street from Mr. Plywood. CLICK HERE to see their website.
August 19
> ‘Friends of Noise’ Showcase – From 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., explore the musical performances of amazing young artists who are sure to bring joy to fans of all ages. It’s in Gateway Discovery Park.
August 21
> Concert in Glenwood Park – The downbeat is at 6:30 p.m. for Picante playing their Traditional Afro-Cuban music with a fusion of Latin jazz at Glenwood Park.
August 22
> Rocky Butte Farmers Market – From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., this Saturday market continues to offer seasonal, and locally grown foods and artisan products. Come on up and take a look Saturdays, through October 24. They’re in the Madison South neighborhood, along the north side of Glenhaven Park along NE Siskiyou Street between 80th and 82nd Avenues. Abundant parking is located in the Glenhaven Park parking lot. For more information, see their official website: CLICK HERE.
> Aaron Nigel Smith & Friends – From 3:00 until 7:00 p.m., bring everyone to this family dance party. It’s in Gateway Discovery Park.
> Concert in Kenilworth Park – It starts at 6:30 p.m. featuring Blonde Neon the female-led hits of 80s rock and new wave rocking out in Kenilworth Park.
August 23
> Lents International Farmers Market – From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. every Sunday through November 22 they’re ready to serve you. Come and shop for fresh produce, direct from the growers farms and fields. And, you’ll find many of the prepared foods you’ve come to expect at this long-established farmers market. Market Scouts will be providing fun activities for kids ages 3 to 12. CLICK HERE to see their webpage for more information. They’re in Lents Town Center, on SE 92nd Avenue, a block north of SE Foster Road at SE Reedway Street in The Zed parking lot – across from Fire Station 11.
> Montavilla Farmers Market – They’re open weekly now, providing fresh-from-the-garden foods from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come shop for seasonal root and fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, sustainably raised meats and eggs, flowers, plant starts, and specialty foods. It’s located on the gravel lot in the 7700 block of SE Stark Street – across the street from Mr. Plywood. CLICK HERE to see their website.
August 28
> Movie in Luuwit View Park – The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Movies under the stars with free popcorn; here it’s Ratatouille. Movie screenings begin after dusk. This movie is being projected at Luuwit View Park.
August 29
> Rocky Butte Farmers Market – From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., this Saturday market continues to offer seasonal, and locally grown foods and artisan products. Come on up and take a look Saturdays, through October 24. They’re in the Madison South neighborhood, along the north side of Glenhaven Park along NE Siskiyou Street between 80th and 82nd Avenues. Abundant parking is located in the Glenhaven Park parking lot. For more information, see their official website: CLICK HERE.
> Concert in Woodstock Park – The boogying starts at 6:30 p.m. to the sounds of Bridgetown Get Down – High-energy pop, yacht rock, R&B, and soul covers rocking out at Woodstock Park.
August 30
> Lents International Farmers Market – From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. every Sunday through November 22 they’re ready to serve you. Come and shop for fresh produce, direct from the growers farms and fields. And, you’ll find many of the prepared foods you’ve come to expect at this long-established farmers market. Market Scouts will be providing fun activities for kids ages 3 to 12. CLICK HERE to see their webpage for more information. They’re in Lents Town Center, on SE 92nd Avenue, a block north of SE Foster Road at SE Reedway Street in The Zed parking lot – across from Fire Station 11.
> Montavilla Farmers Market – They’re open weekly now, providing fresh-from-the-garden foods from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come shop for seasonal root and fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, sustainably raised meats and eggs, flowers, plant starts, and specialty foods. It’s located on the gravel lot in the 7700 block of SE Stark Street – across the street from Mr. Plywood. CLICK HERE to see their website.
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