Cheers to the start of a series to share about the things that make me say "that's so perfectly Portland." Because it is certainly a unique place with some interesting quirks. This will be the Perfectly Portland events or activities segment highlighting all the fun and quirky things this town is up to.
Exhibit A: The Portland Plage
Over the summer, my friends and I hopped on our bikes and landed in a more industrial district with warehouses and such around. But there, right in the middle of the buildings, was a manmade beach that they brought in for us to enjoy. Sand, beach chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas set up with little pools... So we sat there in our swimsuits and sunny-gees, drinking our piña coladas with the city sounds and sights nearby. The train was the icing on the cake.
Exhibit B: Secret Roller Derbies
One day Dylan and I were walking around the neighborhood and out of nowhere, in a school parking lot, was a surprise roller disco. Skate rentals and food carts and everything. Turned out, this was an every Thursday event where you'd have to check the location each Thursday to see where you'd be skating. We didn't make it to one of those, but we did go skate at the Oaks Amusement park and had a blast.
Exhibit C: A Rage Room and a Seafood Boil
Imagine going to a room where you can smash plates, throw vases at walls, sledge hammer a wall, throw paint around… then go eat a seafood boil. They got that here.
Exhibit D: Mt. Tabor Shenanigans
On a ride up Mt. Tabor one day, we heard some fun music in the distance. Following the music, we found the free salsa concert at the top. Mt. Tabor also had their Tabor Dance with a DJ every Wednesday over the summer.
A lot of these events were summerbound and it was just a delightful experience. I already talked about the Pedalpalooza here, but that would certainly be on this list. We'll all stay posted (includin myself) to see what other events happen the rest of the year. So far
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