Who says the magic has left Downtown Portland? Clearly, they haven’t met our King and Queen of Dark Academia… Meet Jared Bradley and Rebecca Vega, the creative minds behind some of Downtown’s most delightfully dark destinations.
First, they conjured up @RavensManor in 2021. Then, in spring 2025, they cast another spell on Downtown with @blackcatfrozencustard and the deliciously mysterious @conspiratorscoffeelounge!
At a time when small businesses are facing real challenges, Jared and Rebecca remind us why Portland is so special. Bold ideas, independent spirits, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work - that’s what makes this city’s magic happen. This spooky season, skip the ordinary. Explore the heart of Portland, discover something unexpected, and show some love to the local businesses that make Portland unlike anywhere else in the world!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us this past Friday at @darcellexvplaza to honor Dolly Parton! It was a very special evening remembering the legend... We`ll love and miss her forever!
💖 LET’S COME TOGETHER FOR DOLLY! Downtown’ers: clock out a touch early on Friday and head straight to @darcellexvplaza to honor the queen of country, big hair and bigger hearts.
To celebrate the first official Dolly Parton Day, we’re gathering together for an evening filled with music, rhinestones, joy and remembrance. @themadamcooper and her band Cooper and Her Daddy Issues take the stage alongside icons @dr_poisonwaters, @stormof69 and special guests for an unforgettable lineup and a massive community singalong.
Throw on your favorite rhinestones, channel your inner Dolly, or just come as you are to celebrate a legacy of pure kindness, humor, literature and music right in the heart of downtown! 💖 #DowntownPDX
Welcome @retropolitan.pdx to downtown Portland, everyone! Now open Thursday-Monday at 234 SW Broadway. The vintage scene in the heart of the city has never been better! #DowntownPDX
Paws what you’re doing right now! The ulti-mutt fashion event of the summer is landing downtown tomorrow at @darcellexvplaza…
Celebrate #NationalDogDay with a free dog fashion show, local bites, a grass-and-fire-hydrant photo booth and so much more. Bring your pup dressed in their best outfit to strut the plaza, check out the fenced off-leash dog run and shop local vendors where 10% of sales benefit @otatpdx.
📍: Darcelle XV Plaza (800 SW Harvey Milk St)
⏰: Wednesday, August 26 | 5:30pm–7:30pm
🎟️: Free & open to all
It’s time to strut your pup! We hope to see you and your fur babies there WOOF WOOF!
The @pdx.live Summer Concert Series is officially back at @thesquarepdx! The heart of the city is so alive during these shows and there are still a few tickets available to some of them, including Suki Waterhouse (8/6), Sugar (8/14), The Beths/Beach Bunny (8/15) and Vince Staples (8/20). Grab them at PDX-LIVE.COM
Join us downtown for all the jams, vibes and community! Portland summer forever! #DowntownPDX
@wildwoodfollowthecrowspdx begins this Friday, August 7th! More than 30 crow statues, painted by super talented local artists, will be placed all around downtown Portland and surrounding neighborhoods for families to enjoy. Details and locations won’t be available till Friday, but this wonderful trail celebrates the upcoming release of @laikastudios’ new film, “Wildwood.” Once the trail wraps on November 1st, all statues will be auctioned off and proceeds will benefit @ohsudoernbecher.
Get ready to hit the trail, Portland! All the details coming soon… #DowntownPDX
🎸Heading to the big show at @providencepark_ on Friday? NICE! A few tips and friendly reminders to ensure you have the best time ever… -Your ticket also serves as a free pass to and from the show on @trimet buses, MAX and streetcar. -Doors open at 5pm, with Grace Potter hitting the stage at 7pm. -Please review the stadium’s Clear Bag Policy on slide 2 of this post so you know how to carry your belongings. -There is plenty of parking downtown and it’s a short, beautiful walk to the Stadium District. Grab a happy hour bite and a drink before you go enjoy the show!
This is what summer in the heart of the city is all about. Cheers, everyone, and have a blast! #DowntownPDX
