Your new Wednesday lunch plan is right here! @ClayCommonsNet is officially taking over Director Park and the vibes are absolutely perfect. Drop by every Wednesday 11am-3pm for downtown’s weekly open-air market showcasing the absolute best local ceramic makers in the PNW. Grab some lunch, stroll the park, sit in the sun and support our incredible local makers all summer long. This is a the good life! #DowntownPDX  ...

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Thank you so much to everyone who joined us today for the ribbon cutting of this wonderful new park in the heart of Portland!

This brand-new plaza and civic stage at 800 SW Harvey Milk Street is an incredible milestone for our central city. Hosted by the legendary @dr_poisonwaters, we unveiled the space honoring our ultimate icon, Walter Cole (aka Darcelle XV).



Today was just a sneak peek—the plaza is closing briefly for final construction touches before the official community blowout next week. Mark your calendars for next Thursday, June 25th at 5 PM for the massive, free Spectacular-Spectacular Grand Opening party! Come ready for live drag shows, food, drinks, a concert with the Oregon Symphony, dancing, and a glam station to get Darcelle’s signature look.



This opening also kicks off Downtown Portland’s Summer of Love, running all July and August. The plaza will be buzzing every week with great programming: 

-Wednesdays: Summer Sounds outdoor concert series

-Thursdays: Happy Hour Drag Delights

-Fridays: Shakespeare Unbuttoned and Friday Night Flicks

-Sundays: Drag Queen Storytime 



We are so ready to watch this space transform into a living, joyful stage for our city. Massive thanks to the @portlandparks, @portlandgov and @downtown_cleansafe for bringing this wonderful space to life. See you at the big party next Thursday! #DowntownPDX ...

The Wednesday Shemanski Park Farmers Market is officially back! Swing by 10am-2pm every Wednesday through the end of October to enjoy more than 30 vendor booths filled with farm-fresh and locally-made food under a lush green canopy of trees. There are several delicious lunch options as well, including the @kckpizzatruck! We hope to see you there!

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Let the @pdxrosefestival begin!
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Throwback to last month’s Music on the Steps! In partnership with the @thelibraryfoundation, it was so wonderful enjoying all the beautiful live performances and brightening up the central library’s front steps. Thank you to all the talent that came and made it so special, and to our friends at @thelibraryfoundation for all the important they work do. We appreciate you all! #DowntownPDX ...