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It’s Friday, Portland! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Springsteen and the E Street Band, olympian Alysa Liu on ice, and $1,000 to rent your spare room + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Empowering diverse student voices: Earlier this month, Portland nonprofit REAP celebrated 25 years, advancing educational equity and expanding mental health support for more than 1,800 students annually across 30 school sites and 14 districts — learn more about REAP’s work.
Champion skaters take the ice: Olympian Alysa Liu will perform in Portland this spring with Stars on Ice, alongside Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin. Tickets are on sale now for fans here — get all the details.
New program targets housing shortage: Portland is offering homeowners a $1,000 check for renting a spare room for a year through PadSplit or Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, capped at $800, with payment after 30 days — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Refill your art stash: When inspiration hits, Columbia Art and Drafting is the calm, well-stocked haven for paints, papers, brushes, canvases, and those drafting bits you didn’t know you needed. Linger in the aisles, and let a fresh sketchbook nudge you toward making something.
Deck dreams, unlocked: Proper Built turns soggy patios into real hangouts, with composite or cedar, clean lines, and covers that shrug off rain. Splintery boards or wobbly rails? They’ll design, build, or refresh a deck you’ll actually use this season… and be proud to show off.
Shuck, sip, relax: Jacqueline brings Portland flair to a seafood-and-oyster bar, with pristine PNW oysters, clever crudos, and a menu that changes daily. This petite neighborhood spot keeps weeknights feeling special without the fuss, quietly delivering fresh, lively plates and easygoing vibes.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍀 Kells Irish Festival @ Kells Brewery | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 AM – Portland’s favorite excuse to wear green and day-drink returns, taking over Waterfront Park, then sliding into Kells on St. Patrick’s Day. You’ll hear the pipes before you see the line, so go early, grab a proper pint, and pretend it’s spring.
🧵 Ribbon Skirt Sewing @ Center for Native Arts and Cultures | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Ready to finally stitch that overlay ribbon skirt you’ve been meaning to make? Spend three hands-on days with Chenoa Landry at the Native Arts and Culture Foundation in the Central Eastside, with materials and a meal covered; space is limited, so email [email protected] to register.
🎷 Mike Prigodich Quartet @ The Hoxton, Portland | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Free alert, Portland: the Jazz Festival’s gifting us Mike Prigodich’s quartet, a hometown fusion outfit that turns odd time signatures into actual fun. Think Chick Corea got lost on Alberta and decided to stay. No cover, big chops, and surprisingly hummable.
🌊 Watershed Wide Event & Community Celebration @ Tryon Creek Watershed Council | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Think the ivy will pull itself? Pitch in at the Tryon Creek watershed to yank invasives and plant natives, then hit the Community Celebration at Riverdale High with Pi Day pie, lunch for volunteers, and home bakers invited to share. RSVP on website, not Facebook.
✈ Explorers Airport Adventure @ Portland International Airport | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Get your junior explorer ready for takeoff with a guided tour of PDX, no flight required. For ages 8 to 13, they will ride MAX with a pro, breeze through security, test low-vision tech, buy lunch with a gift card, and skip airport stress.
🎳 Bowl-A-Fun 2026 @ KingPins Portland | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Registration’s open for Bowl-A-Fun at KingPins, where you swap chores for strikes, snacks, raffles, and some friendly bragging rights. Your frames fuel Rotary’s local work, from school literacy to food and houseless support, plus the Rex Putnam youth exchange. Lace up, do good, repeat.
🍀 Shamrock Run @ Tom McCall Waterfront Park | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Registration is open for the 2026 Shamrock Run at up to 50% off, perfect for runners and optimists with aging knees. Join team SunstoneRC for an extra discount, and trust Hai’s hotline to Mother Nature for dry skies, or at least good stories.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Portland report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 54°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 100%
Rain. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 43%
A chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of rain and snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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