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The Glass Menagerie
Pushing the boundaries of theatre and visual art, this new production of Tennessee Williams' most beloved play brings a drama of great tenderness, charm, and beauty to life in an unconventional warehouse space.
Bon Appétit Week
Support animals simply by dining and drinking. This first annual week-long event features promotions at participating restaurants and bars benefitting Oregon Humane, including Kachka and Rum Club right here in the district.
Want to participate? There is still time to sign up: https://www.oregonhumane.org/ways-to-give/fundraise/bone-appetit/
Scream Society PDX
Join this new weekly ritual to scream into the abyss. 6 – 6:10 pm on the Eastbank Esplanade between OMSI and the Hawthorne Bridge.
Social Run Club
Lace up and join this social run along the Portland Waterfront every first and last Wednesday, before capping it off with $5 brews and sweeping rooftop views during an extended happy hour. All paces welcome.
Gallery Opening: Land Quilts by Moriah Iverson
Opening reception of Land Quilts, a new exhibition of paintings by Moriah Iverson. Land Quilts seeks to tell truths about the land instead of selling it and evoke feelings of connectivity and comfort instead of conquering.
Hatch Motorcycle Collective Grand Opening
Ride in and celebrate the big grand opening bash of Hatch Motorcycle Collective – good vibes, cool bikes, and fun!
First Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside. Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave.
Portland Derby
Break out your best hat for the 19th installment of Portland's beloved Kentucky Derby party. Dress up, bring your friends, and settle in for a full day of fanfare, food, drinks, and the greatest two minutes in sports.
Bridge City Dance Collaborative Presents: LANDSCAPES
Portland-based community dance company Bridge City Dance Collaborative is excited to present their newest production, Landscapes. Inspired by the varied environments around Oregon, Landscapes is the culmination of a year-long collaboration with videographer Jordan Ros and Bridge City Dance Collaborative.
May the 4th Be With You: A Star Wars Burlesque Brunch
Celebrate May the 4th a day early with high-energy burlesque performances, delicious brunch bites, and intergalactic vibes. Whether you're a Rebel or an Empire supporter, this one-of-a-kind Star Wars Burlesque Brunch has something for everyone. Ages 21 and over.
2026 Portland Tweed Ride
Throw on your tweed and / or vintage outfits, and enjoy a fun, social ride that showcases Portland's urban and natural settings!
Skinny Dip: An Open Stage Variety Show
From improv to singers, actors, musicians, poets, comedians, magicians, you never know what you will see on any given night.
Tabor Dance
Portland's free Wednesday sunset dance. Cultivating community, positivity, resilience, respect & inclusion through freedom, joy & play. This weekly community dance party comes to the Central Eastside select Wednesday’s this summer at the Den.
Yo Quiero Bailar Fest
Old School vs. New School Reggaeton all night long with a splash of Dembow, Latin EDM, & Latin Trap.
The Floozies
Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age.
Familiar with sold-out shows across the country including their annual hometown Funk Street festival, prominent festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, High Sierra, Summercamp, Wakarusa, Camp Bisco, Summerset, Bumbershoot, and headlining Red Rocks shows, their formidable sound is continuously celebrated from coast to coast.
National Train Day
Get ready for two full days of steam, history, and railroad excitement at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s annual National Train Day Celebration!
This year, they’re going bigger — with two action-packed days of family fun, historic locomotives, and unforgettable railroading experiences.
Join ORHC on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, as they celebrate the rich legacy of rail transportation and bring some of the Northwest’s most iconic locomotives to life.
See the legendary Southern Pacific 4449 and Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700 under steam, watch the historic Brooklyn Turntable in operation, and experience the sights, sounds, and energy of living railroad history up close.
Book Swap with Hanging Gardens Studios
Bring your gently loved books and leave with something new—plus a few handmade bookmarks to go with.
Tapas Tuesday + Bike Ride
Join other bike-minded folks for good wine, great tapas, and Spaniard vibes every Tuesday.
Flow Night, Flow Arts, Music, Dance and Fire
Come spin your flow, glow, and fire props for the second to last flow night of the season! Come early to join a Flow Workshop, or come later to share your talents, or just enjoy other’s talent. DJs and lighting elevate the vibe inside the warehouse with fire spinning outside.
Craft Mixology Class: Remembering the Classics
Grab a date for a fun evening learning to mix, shake, and stir 4 craft cocktails- all different style classics. Plus, a fun history lesson about these pre-prohibition and prohibition era libations.
Scream Society PDX
Join this new weekly ritual to scream into the abyss. 6 – 6:10 pm on the Eastbank Esplanade between OMSI and the Hawthorne Bridge.
OMSI After Dark: PROMSI
Call up your haberdasher and ask for the biggest feather they have as it’s time to dance the night away at OMSI’s annual prom event.
Tarot 101
Join Priestess Bling and Juanita Esperanto for an introduction to the mystical world of tarot. This is the first event of a three part series.
World Travel Book Club
An every-other-month gathering for literary travelers.
NEXT DESTINATION: BRAZIL
UPCOMING DEPARTURES:
ITALY July 19 | September 13 | November 15
VOID Tattoo Fest
This event is proudly sponsored by the Better Together Grant.
Void Tattoo Fest features:
Live tattooing by professional artists from around the globe — Convention style in Jupiter Next and a new display of tattooing at Jupiter OG, with each motel-style room converted into a mini tattoo shop for your viewing pleasure! Make your appointments to get tattooed now, or pray to the tat gods for walk-up tattoo availability!
Live music by DJs, fabulous MCs, afterparties! Award winning on-site bar and restaurant Hey Love!
Seminars taught by experts in the tattoo industry (available to professional tattooers only) held for the local and traveling tattooer community.
Art shows, creative vendors, curated food trucks and more!
Free vendor market on Saturday 5/24 on E 9th Avenue
Date: May 22 — May 24, 2026
Location: Jupiter Hotels, 900 & 800 E Burnside St
Presented by: Jupiter Hotels, Hey Love, and Coalition Tattoo Supply.
Skate. Create. Celebrate Block Party
This event is proudly sponsored by the Better Together Grant.
A new event celebrating Push Movement’s new location with a spring block party featuring live music, art, skateboarding, food vendors, and community for the whole family.
Vendor and volunteer applications now open: https://pushmovement.org/community-events
Date: May 23, 2026 | 10 am — 7 pm
Location: 831 SE MLK Blvd
Presented by: Push Movement, Ambient Magic Art Studios, PDX Farms, and Depave.
Beach Brigade Volunteer Clean Up
Help the Human Access Project get Portland's newest riverside beach in shape for summer recreation! We will be removing rip rap, collecting trash, and building trails.
The HAP Beach Brigade is dedicated to transforming underutilized river banks into beloved neighborhood hangouts. Other examples of our work include Cathedral Park, Tom McCall Bowl, and Poet's Beach.
Burnside Bridge Centennial Party
As the Burnside Bridge turns 100, let’s recognize and celebrate its longstanding history and deep connection the community has to the Burnside Bridge. The family-friendly event will feature kid-focused activities, interactive exhibits and storytelling that highlights key moments – from the opening of the bridge in 1926 to the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project.
Portland Flea
It’s officially Flea season again! In its 15th year, this free, pet- and family-friendly indoor and outdoor market features 100+ vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures.
Date: Last Sunday of the month from 11 am — 4 pm
Location: The Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St.
Come Thru Market
Come Thru Market is an incubator market centering Black and Indigenous Farmers, Makers, and Friends.
Open 1st and 3rd Mondays, June - October, 3-7pm.
Tabor Dance
This weekly community dance party comes to the Central Eastside select Wednesday’s this summer.
First Fridays at East Creative Collective
Join East Creative Collective every First Friday for open studios! This is your opportunity to visit, connect with, and shop from over 30 local artists working in the Central Eastside! Every first Friday through December, 6-9 pm!
Date: Every first Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St
Beach Brigade Volunteer Clean Up
Help get Audrey McCall Beach in shape for summer recreation! Volunteers will be removing rip rap, collecting trash, and building trails.
The HAP Beach Beach Brigade is dedicated to transforming underutilized river banks into beloved neighborhood hangouts. Other examples of our work include Cathedral Park, Tom McCall Bowl, and Poet's Beach.
Come Thru Market
Come Thru Market is an incubator market centering Black and Indigenous Farmers, Makers, and Friends.
Open 1st and 3rd Mondays, June - October, 3-7pm.
CEIC x SOLVE Summer Clean-up Event!
Help us give back to the planet and get ready for all the fun activities in the district. Kicking off summer by supporting our local businesses with a clean-up event!
Our bimonthly cleanup event with SOLVE will help create a welcoming space for everyone. Join us in making a difference!
Advanced Registration Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Address: TBD
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What's Provided: Water and snacks.
Restrooms:
Parking: Off-street parking
Transit: TriMet and other public transportation options.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: A Spanish speaker will be present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up
Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please first create a team. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.
Beach Brigade Volunteer Clean Up
Help get Audrey McCall Beach in shape for summer recreation! Volunteers will be removing rip rap, collecting trash, and building trails.
The HAP Beach Beach Brigade is dedicated to transforming underutilized river banks into beloved neighborhood hangouts. Other examples of our work include Cathedral Park, Tom McCall Bowl, and Poet's Beach.
Portland Flea
In its 15th year, this free, pet- and family-friendly indoor and outdoor market features 100+ vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures.
Date: Last Sunday of the month from 11 am — 4 pm
Location: The Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St.
Tabor Dance
This weekly community dance party comes to the Central Eastside select Wednesday’s this summer.
First Fridays at East Creative Collective
Join East Creative Collective every First Friday for open studios! This is your opportunity to visit, connect with, and shop from over 30 local artists working in the Central Eastside! Every first Friday through December, 6-9 pm!
Date: Every first Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St
Come Thru Market
Come Thru Market is an incubator market centering Black and Indigenous Farmers, Makers, and Friends.
Open 1st and 3rd Mondays, June - October, 3-7pm.
Portland Night Market
175+ of Portland's best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail.
Come Thru Market
Come Thru Market is an incubator market centering Black and Indigenous Farmers, Makers, and Friends.
Open 1st and 3rd Mondays, June - October, 3-7pm.
Portland Thai Festival
The Taste of Thailand is a vibrant cultural event showcasing Thailand's essence through food, traditions, and community.
Portland Flea
In its 15th year, this free, pet- and family-friendly indoor and outdoor market features 100+ vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures.
Date: Last Sunday of the month from 11 am — 4 pm
Location: The Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St.
First Fridays at East Creative Collective
Join East Creative Collective every First Friday for open studios! This is your opportunity to visit, connect with, and shop from over 30 local artists working in the Central Eastside! Every first Friday through December, 6-9 pm!
Date: Every first Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St
Summer Shred Music Festival
Free music festival ft. local rock bands, plus a beer garden, food court, and local vendors.
Location: SE 2nd Ave & Morrison
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology
PFCAT brings together filmmakers from around the globe and cinema lovers for a dynamic celebration of storytelling and creativity. Held at OMSI in the Empirical Theater, Theory, Kendall Planetarium, and auditorium, the festival features screenings for all ages, educational talks about animation, and engaging discussions to inspire and inform.
Attendees can also enjoy parties and networking events throughout Portland’s Central Eastside at local favorites like Wayfinder Beer and Jupiter Next, making it a vibrant cultural experience for the city’s creative community. The 2026 event will be taking place for 5 days from August 19th - 23rd.
Tabor Dance
This weekly community dance party comes to the Central Eastside select Wednesday’s this summer.
Portland Flea
In its 15th year, this free, pet- and family-friendly indoor and outdoor market features 100+ vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures.
Date: Last Sunday of the month from 11 am — 4 pm
Location: The Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St.
First Fridays at East Creative Collective
Join East Creative Collective every First Friday for open studios! This is your opportunity to visit, connect with, and shop from over 30 local artists working in the Central Eastside! Every first Friday through December, 6-9 pm!
Date: Every first Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St
Geek Week
The world's only citywide celebration of geek culture is back. SEPT 11 - 20, 2026. More cosplay, D&D, tabletop and video gaming, film festivals and adventures you haven't even imagined.
Tabor Dance
This weekly community dance party comes to the Central Eastside select Wednesday’s this summer.
NestFest
Anchored around the release of Willamette Week’s annual Nester Magazine, NestFest brings together design professionals, small businesses, and the community to celebrate Portland’s home design scene. The event includes a marketplace, workshops, and food/drink offerings, promoting the Central Eastside’s identity as a creative hub for design and culture.
Date: September 19 & September 20, 2026
Location: TBA
Portland Flea
In its 15th year, this free, pet- and family-friendly indoor and outdoor market features 100+ vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures.
Date: Last Sunday of the month from 11 am — 4 pm
Location: The Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St.
ADX Fest
A new, region-wide art and design festival celebrating Portland’s creative independents! Events throughout the month of October.
Portland Night Market
175+ of Portland's best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail.
First Fridays at East Creative Collective
Join East Creative Collective every First Friday for open studios! This is your opportunity to visit, connect with, and shop from over 30 local artists working in the Central Eastside! Every first Friday through December, 6-9 pm!
Date: Every first Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St
Portland Flea
In its 15th year, this free, pet- and family-friendly indoor and outdoor market features 100+ vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures.
Date: Last Sunday of the month from 11 am — 4 pm
Location: The Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St.
Portland Flea
This free, pet- and family-friendly indoor and outdoor market features 100+ vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures.
Location: The Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St.
Portland Night Market
175+ of Portland's best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail.
Portland Night Market
175+ of Portland's best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail.
Portland Flea
Browse over 100 vendors offering fashion, accessories, vintage finds, handmade goods, home items, food, drinks, and other treasures at this free, pet and family friendly indoor and outdoor market. Now in its 15th year, Flea season is officially back.
Date: Last Sunday of the month from 11 am — 4 pm
Location: The Redd, 831 SE Salmon St.
Earth Day Birthday Maker’s Market
Celebrate SCRAP’s 1-year birthday at their Central Eastside location with a pop-up Maker’s Market.
Independent Bookstore Day 2026
Dig into a full day of books, giveaways, free workshops, bookish-flash tattoos, and more surprises. While you're in the district, make a day of it by visiting Mother Foucault's, Postcard Bookshop (inside Cargo), and Propeller Books (inside Urbanite).
The Banff Mountain Film Festival
Each night features a unique lineup of the very best adventure-packed, mountain culture films from around the world!
OMSI After Dark: Bogs & Swamps
Explore OMSI after hours with a drink in hand at this 21 and over evening event. This month's Earth Day theme gets a marshy twist, and while you're there, catch Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.
Scream Society PDX
Sometimes you just need to scream! Join this weekly ritual along the Eastbank Esplanade and let it all out with a community of like-minded people.
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.
CEIC x SOLVE Earth Day Community Cleanup
This Earth Day we're taking to the streets of the Central Eastside with SOLVE. Come be part of the action!
Volunteer as an individual or round up your colleagues and come as a team. The more hands, the bigger the impact. Act fast, this is one of our most popular cleanup events of the year and we only have 100 spots available.
Wednesday, April 22, 9 am to 12 pm
(Find us outside Stumptown Headquarters at 100 SE Salmon St. Look for our signs at check-in.)
As a thank you forvolunteering, we'll have coffee courtesy of Stumptown Coffee Roasters and water and snacks from Cascadia Community Energy. Registration is required, so lock in your spot below. If you're bringing coworkers, create a team registration first and use our Teams Guide to get everyone signed up together.
What to Know Before You Go:
All cleanup supplies provided.
Closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing required. A backpack and reusable water bottle are highly recommended.
Parking nearby includes off-street 2-hour, Zone N and G street parking, and paid lots. TriMet and Streetcar routes serve the area.
Restrooms available inside Stumptown through their front kiosk.
Spanish language support will be available.
Note: This area may present challenges for folks with mobility concerns.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Want to get involved? We're looking for local businesses to partner with us on future SOLVE cleanup events. Whether that means showing up with a volunteer crew, sponsorship, or contributing in-kind, we'd love to talk. Reach out to Lesslie Lopez at Lesslie@ceic.cc.
Coffee Break Series: City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
Join us for our Coffee Break Series on Tuesday, April 21 from 9–11 am at Jupiter Hotel with City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane for a conversation with Central Eastside member businesses.
Tiffany Koyama Lane is one of the three councilors representing District 3 (inner Southeast Portland, reaching north to Sandy Blvd. and east to I-205) on the Portland City Council. She brings her lived experiences and values as a mother, a teacher, and fourth-generation Japanese American, into office with her.
Koyama Lane will share updates from City Hall, followed by an open town hall-style Q&A and discussion. This is a chance to engage directly with your City Councilor, ask questions that matter to your business, and help ensure the Central Eastside’s voice stays front and center in city decisions.
Act fast! Coffee Break events are limited to 30 guests.
This event is free for CEIC members with code available in the Member’s Portal. Non-members are welcome and can purchase a $10 ticket. RSVP required.
The Jupiter Hotel is the official host partner for CEIC’s 2026 Coffee Break Series, supporting thoughtful conversation and open dialogue between Central Eastside businesses, local leadership, and community voices.
Shock Puppet Theatre
Sh⚡️ck Theatre is egg-cited to announce another 🧦 Puppet Workshop at Jaja PDX!
The evening will begin with a puppet show, How to Make a Friend, followed by the workshop. It’s a playful & slightly surreal event that you won’t want to miss.
Location: JaJa PDX, 819 SE Taylor St.
Date: April 20, 2026 at 6 PM
Portland Mercury’s Pizza Week
Pizza lovers, this one is for you. Score special $4 slices from some of Portland's finest pizza spots, with plenty of participating businesses right here in the district: ClarkLewis, Dimos Apizza, Fast Times, Pizza Thief, and Pop Pizza.
Earth Day Clothing Swap with Hanging Gardens Studio
In celebration of Earth Day, refresh your wardrobe this spring without buying anything new!
WonderWoof Market
Bring your furry family member and celebrate at this free, all ages event. Browse local vendors, indulge in food and specialty drinks (including a brand new Zero Proof Menu), and enjoy activities for the whole crew.
Community Bike Block Party
Rain or shine, this free Cycle Oregon event has everything a cyclist could want. Live music, giveaways, free safety checks, and vendors all in one place.
Slamlandia at Literary Arts
Slamlandia is a poetry open mic and slam that meets every month at Literary Arts, on the third Thursday. This mic provides a creative, fun, and welcoming space for all literary communities in Portland. We encourage poets new and old to come share their work. We strive towards a safe space for poets to read their own poetry, witness others, and participate in community.
Franz 120th Birthday Bakery Tours & Block Party
Come celebrate Franz Bakery's 120th Birthday and get a behind-the-scenes look at our historic Portland Bakery!
Nice People
Portland's premier absurdist returns at Imago Theatre. For her newest creation Nice People, Carol Triffle sprinkles her comedy with racism, immigration, and old age. If that sounds too bleak, you're underestimating Triffle's mining of dark humor.
Fertile Ground Performing Arts Festival
Spotlighting local artists, this new works performing arts festival packs over 100 theater, dance, and solo performances into venues across the city. Check out performances in the Central Eastside at 21Ten Theatre, Milagro, and Spotlight Theatre.
Date: April 10 – 26, 2026
Portland Panorama
Showcasing international and Pacific Northwest filmmakers, this premier two-part film festival takes over the Portland with screenings, parties, and film-centric events at some of our favorite spots in the district: Desert Island Studios, Dos Hermanos Bakery, Hey Love, Jupiter NEXT, L'Atelier Yaffe, Loyal Legion, Pacific Standard, and Urbanite.
Date: April 9 – April 19, 2026
First Fridays at East Creative Collective
Join East Creative Collective every First Friday for open studios! This is your opportunity to visit, connect with, and shop from over 30 local artists working in the Central Eastside! Every first Friday through December, 6-9 pm!
Date: Every first Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St
The Central Eastside Social: A Member Event with Living Häus Beer Company
Join us for our upcoming Member Event
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.
First Fridays at East Creative Collective
Join East Creative Collective every First Friday for open studios! This is your opportunity to visit, connect with, and shop from over 30 local artists working in the Central Eastside! Every first Friday through December, 6-9 pm!
Date: Every first Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St
Skinfolk: The Society of Nonconformists
At Art Design Xchange, artist Sharyll Burroughs is writing her new essay collection in public—a year-long exploration of Black nonconformity shaped by live audience dialogue. Artists, thinkers, the defiantly curious –– all human beings are welcome. This month explores funk guru George Clinton, framing refusal as a radical act.
When: February 27, 2026 | 7 — 9 pm
Location: Art Design Xchange, 417 Southeast 11th Ave
Free to RSVP, $20 donation suggested