Oregon & SW Washington Weekend Planner:  August 18-20, 2023

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PORTLAND:  


JADE INTERNATIONAL NIGHT MARKET
Portland’s multicultural communities come out in full force each August to celebrate one of East Portland’s biggest events. Each year, the Jade International Night Market draws thousands of people to support small businesses, community organizations, and cultural groups. Enjoy international cuisine from local businesses, cultural performances and a celebration and recognition of the vibrant community in the Jade District neighborhood and East Portland. 


MULTICULTURAL KIDS FESTIVAL
Explore new cultures in a fun, creative setting at the Multicultural Kids Festival. The event is hosted by the Slavic Community Center of NW, Inc. The local nonprofit helps its community members succeed in America through various programs and services. The organization hosts this annual event to promote unity in diversity by educating, entertaining, and connecting families from all walks of life. 


PORTLAND HIP HOP WEEK
Portland Hip Hop Week is a celebration of Hip Hop culture in Portland. Enjoy great performances from Portland artists and performers who have contributed to Portland’s Hip Hop scene.


FESTA ITALIANA
Bring family and friends to enjoy non-stop Italian food, entertainment, dancing, vendors, wine and beer gardens at the annual Festa Italiana. Italian Festival in beautiful Cedarville Park. There will be Italian Food, Wine, Beer, Vendors and Children’s Activities. There will be a RAFFLE/AUCTION  for some beautiful baskets and a Wall of Wine where everyone is a winner. 


PDX POP NOW!
PDX Pop Now! was created when 14 people envisioned local music emboldened by local recognition and were driven to ignite it. The full 2023 festival has been postponed due to the potentially severe heat wave, but two all-ages shows are still occurring.


VANCOUVER:   


¡VIVA VANCOUVER! LATIN FESTIVAL
¡Viva Vancouver Latin Festival! Is a celebration of the Latino culture. Featuring: a free family-friendly festival. Latin American Cultural Village Authentic Latin American food and beverage Nationally & local acclaimed Latin American bands and artists Arts & Craft Meet and Greet with performers Cultural Dance performances Cultural Pavilion Creative Space Dance Demos and Instruction Kids Zone The fourth annual ¡Viva Vancouver Latin Festival goal is to bring the community together to celebrate culture, food, music, and craft beers at Esther Short Park.


VANCOUVER FARMER’S MARKET
Come shop small and support local businesses at the Vancouver Farmer’s Market. The market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to over 250 vendors. You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden.


THE COAST: 


RUN/WALK FOR CHANGE 5K
Join the Run/Walk For Change 5k in Seaside. Proceeds from the race will benefit Helping Hands Re-entry Centers, assisting the homeless.


TILLAMOOK BAY RUN
The Tillamook Bay Run is located on the beautiful Tillamook Bayocean Spit and provides spectacular views. Choose between a 5K or 10K course, both distances will send you up the beach with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and return along the Tillamook Bay.


CENTRAL OREGON:


CASCADE CAR SHOW
Join us for the annual Cascade Car Show in Downtown Redmond. This show features classics and newer modified cars, trucks, and motorcycles. All vehicles are eligible to win trophies.


FINDING NEMO THE MUSICAL
Disney’s Finding Nemo The Musical is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+

HIDDEN STRIKE
Two elite soldiers must escort civilians through a gauntlet of gunfire and explosions in this film starring Jackie Chan and John Cena. (Netflix) 


SUPERCELL
Good-hearted teenager William always lived in hope of following in his late father’s footsteps and becoming a storm chaser. His father’s legacy has now been turned into a storm-chasing tourist business, managed by the greedy and reckless Zane Rogers, who is now using William as the main attraction to lead a group of unsuspecting adventurers deep into the eye of the most dangerous supercell ever seen. (Hulu)


GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 3
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. (Disney+)

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