Portland and Area Weekend Activities Planner - April 5, 2024

by Geri And Tim Penner

Weekend Activities Planner - April 5, 2024

	HOUSE AND OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW This comprehensive and expansive home show brings together homeowners and the area's top remodeling and building experts. Every aspect of the home can be explored, from the smallest design detail to the largest house addition. Professionals will be on hand to share their valuable knowledge to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones. See the latest innovations and design trends. Experts will be showcasing everything for the home including the latest in cabinetry and countertops, sunrooms and additions, flooring, basement refinishing, waterproofing, smart home automation, energy-efficient windows and exterior products, as well as the newest ideas pertaining to landscape installations.
	WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show, so bring your suggestions, and you might be asked to join the cast onstage. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. All ages are welcomed, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance.
	WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL The annual bloom of cherry blossoms at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park is impressive, but an even more colorful burst of flowers appears every spring just 32 miles (51 km) south of the city, in Woodburn. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival blossoms each spring, drawing thousands to come and see 40 acres (16 ha) of tulips in bloom, rain or shine. Tulip bulbs are classified as early to mid-season flowers. This means that in the Portland area, their bloom season runs from March through May. Likewise, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival runs from mid-March to early May, with the most flowers in full bloom around mid-April. Blooms only last for about two weeks, so don’t wait too long to frolic in these fields!
	SHUTTER PDX Presents is pleased to announce its first-ever curated show: SHUTTER – A Celebration of Portland Punk, Rock, and Live Music Photography featuring Black Shelton & the American Dream, Buddy Wynkoop, and The Upkeeps. The night’s theme is an exploration of modern punk, hard rock, and local live music photography that define the post-pandemic era in Portland, OR. All three bands have been featured by PDX Presents over the past year-and-a-half, and each brings their own flavor to the modern music landscape.
	SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL For eight weeks this spring, OMSI’s 2024 Sci-Fi Film Festival will showcase over 40 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Everything Everywhere All at Once, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all ages and interests.
	PORTLAND AUTO SWAP MEET This spring, six local antique car clubs will host the 58th Portland Swap Meet again at the Portland EXPO Center in Portland, Oregon. With more than 325,000 square feet of heated indoor vendor space, plus 350,000 square feet of outdoor vendor space, this Pacific Northwest tradition, since 1964, is home to everything automotive. Auto enthusiasts can shop, buy and sell an extensive range of cars, car parts, accessories, services, auto memorabilia, vintage automotive toys and much more.
	SMARTPHONE ORCHESTRA // MUSIC FOR SMARTPHONES AND EMOJI For the first time on the West Coast, join incredible interactive experiences and games that play out not just on mobile phones, but connect everyone IRL. Jump in to help make music, master the art of love and learn to speak only in Emoji? Charge your phone all the way to 100, bring your friends and get ready for the night of your life…
	HIKE - MULTNOMAH FALLS TRAIL Experience this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Bridal Veil, Oregon. Generally considered a moderately challengi...ng route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
	PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to one million visitors during its annual season.
	HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKETS Year-round on Saturdays, the Hollywood Farmers Markets hosts 50+ vendors, bringing you the best of the region’s agricultural bounty. In addition to amazingly fresh, local food, you’ll find live music, children’s activities, and fun events throughout the season. April through September, every Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM, October and November, every Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM,, and December through March: 9 AM to 1PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month