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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
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
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.
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
Back with a new production, Shaking the Tree melds the boundaries of theatre and visual art by presenting audiences with unconventional theatrical experiences in their non-traditional warehouse space. A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, The Glass Menagerie is one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.
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.
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.
Earth Day Clothing Swap with Hanging Gardens Studio
In celebration of Earth Day, refresh your wardrobe this spring without buying anything new!
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: Clark and Lewis, Dimos Apizza, Fast Times, Pizza Thief, and Pop Pizza.
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
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.
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.
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.
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: Bogs & Swamps
OMSI After Dark is for guests 21 and over, where you can have a drink and wander the exhibits after hours. April Earth Day theme, with a marshy twist. You also have the chance to check out the featured Titanic: Artifacts Exhibit.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival
Each night features a unique lineup of the very best adventure-packed, mountain culture films from around the world!
Independent Bookstore Day 2026
Join Literary Arts for a day of giveaways, free workshops, food and drink specials, and more as we celebrate indie bookstores!
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, 831 SE Salmon St.
Bon Appétit Week
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
If social runs, $5 brews, and sun-drenched rooftops are your thing, you should check this event out. Every first and last Wednesday, meet at 6:30 pm for a 4 mile trot around the Portland Waterfront and then cap it off with an extended happy hour with sweeping rooftop views of downtown Portland. All paces are welcome!
First Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
The Central Eastside is home to Portland’s original art walk! Both East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange (ADX) have open studios every first Friday of the month, giving you a chance to visit, connect with, and shop directly from over 45 local artists working in the Central Eastside. Every first Friday April – December, 6 – 9 pm. Additional participating openings and showings vary by month. Find out the latest at http://firstfridaypdx.org/.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave.
The Portland Derby
The Portland Derby is back for its 19th installment! An excuse to get dressed up with friends and have an incredible time. What to expect: the ornate beautiful hats, sun dresses, seersucker suits, garlands of roses, mint juleps, the horse action, bow ties, a splash of makers, cigars, champagne, outdoor dance floor, indoor dance floor, corn hole, food vendors, and the greatest two minutes in sports.
Star Wars Day May the 4th Be With You Burlesque Brunch
Celebrate May the 4th one day early with a morning of high-energy burlesque performances, delicious brunch bites, and intergalactic vibes at the Swan Dive’s Star Wars Burlesque Brunch.
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.
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.
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
OMSI After Dark: PROMSI is the museum’s annual take on prom, done the After Dark way with vendors, lectures, and science demos.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
Portland Creative Exchange Network Monthly Gathering
Calling all members of the Portland Creative Exchange Network (PCXN)! Join ADX for our second gathering on February 26th to continue connecting with your community.
The PCXN is a coalition of individuals, enterprises, and support organizations with a shared goal of making Portland a place that nurtures its locally owned creative economy.
Developed from the direct feedback and needs of over 1,000 local makers and creators, the PCXN is a coalition of individuals, independent businesses, and support organizations united by one goal: making Portland a place where locally owned creative enterprises can thrive.
The PCXN is a community resource developed by ADX. No money or membership dues are required to join or participate in these gatherings, just a desire to connect authentically with your creative neighbors.
Free food and beverages provided!
BONUS: ADX has a major milestone celebration coming up in fall 2026, and everyone in attendance will be among the first community members invited to participate.
Date: February 26, 2026 | 5 - 7 pm
Location: ADX, 417 SE 11th Avenue
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.
Coffee Break Series: City Councilor Steve Novick
Join us for our Coffee Break Series on Tuesday, January 27 from 9–10:30 am at Jupiter Hotel with City Councilor Steve Novick for a conversation with Central Eastside member businesses.
Representing District 3, Novick brings deep experience in transportation, public safety, climate policy, and evidence-based approaches to housing and homelessness. He 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.
Annual District Celebration
Our next Annual District Celebration will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd. Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of inspiration and connection in the Central Eastside. Stay tuned for more details!
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.
Halloween & Día de los Muertos on the Blumenauer Bridge
Join us for a unique festival of ghosts and spirits, right on the iconic Blumenauer Bridge and along the Green Loop! Get ready for a full day of free, family-friendly fun on Saturday, November 1 from 2-6 pm as we celebrate a season where spooky fun meets heartfelt remembrance.
This festive gathering connects the vibrant Lloyd and Central Eastside neighborhoods, blending the thrilling chills of Halloween with the traditions of Día de los Muertos. With a packed schedule of activities, there is absolutely something for everyone to enjoy!
Tabling Opportunities!
We’re inviting community groups, nonprofits, and local businesses to host a booth or table. You are welcome to sell, sample, give out info, have an activity, etc! Please bring candy for the kids!
Each tabling organization will receive: 1 10x10 space for one canopy, one table, and two chairs. Let us know below if you need more space
Expected attendance: 1,000+ people throughout the day.
Share your mission, sho
Portland Spirit: Halloween Boo Cruise!
Get on board for a ghoulishly good time on our Halloween Boo Cruise! Dance the night away as one of Portland's top DJs spins Halloween party hits. There are 2 full-service bars and a bistro menu available for purchases on board. Fun, flirty or frightening, come aboard in your best costume and join the costume contest with plenty of prizes, including cruise tickets and hotel stays.
Central Eastside x EcoLloyd Halloween Clean-Up Event
In the spirit of Halloween weekend, join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 10 am-12 pm in our last litter clean-up event of the year! This clean-up event is geared towards helping prepare for the Blumenauer Witching Hour event.
We’ll provide water, snacks, and all the cleanup supplies you’ll need. Come pitch in, do some good, and help make our community shine! Ages 13 and Up are recommended. Volunteers will meet at the corner of NE 7th and Flanders near the Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge.
Coffee Break Series: Metro Gov't Councilors Hwang and Simpson
Join us on October 21 as we welcome Metro Councilors Duncan Hwang and Ashton Simpson to the Central Eastside. While Councilor Hwang represents the Central Eastside, Councilor Simpson oversees neighboring East Portland—both play key roles in shaping our region’s future.
Metro’s decisions directly impact the Central Eastside—from land use and regional planning to the Supportive Housing Measure, which funds much of Multnomah County’s houselessness response. This is a valuable opportunity to share our district’s perspective and build relationships with the Metro regional government.
Councilor Hwang’s priorities include: Supportive Housing for Homelessness, the 2024 Growth Management Decision, and the future of the Expo Center.
Councilor Simpson’s priorities include: the Affordable Housing Bond, Supportive Housing for Homelessness, the Urban Growth Boundary, and the Climate Smart Strategy.
Your voice helps ensure the Central Eastside stays represented in regional policy decisions.
Act fast! Coffee Break events are limited to 30 guests.
Northwest Songfest Presents: Long Ride Home, A Patty Griffin Tribute
Join Northwest Songfest at Alberta Street Pub for a night filled with the beautiful music of Patty Griffin! Long Ride Home will be paying tribute to this incredible artist, bringing her soulful songs to life. Featuring; Rose Gerber, Sarah Vitort, Blair Borax, Vonnie Kyle, Jenna Ellefson, Garreson, Amanda Bresese, Peter Rodocker and Story and Tune. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of live music and good vibes. Grab your friends and get ready for a powerful night to remember!
Portland Craft Chocolate Festival
The Portland Craft Chocolate Festival (PDXCCF) is an annual event celebrating small-batch chocolate makers, sustainable sourcing, and the vibrant community of craft chocolate lovers. Set in Portland, Oregon, this immersive weekend brings together makers, educators, and enthusiasts for a delicious, ethical, and memorable experience.
Portland Bread Fest
Mark your calendars — BREAD FEST is rising again on Sunday, September 28th from 10 am – 2 pm at the Melody Event Center (615 SE Alder St. Portland, OR 07214).
This event will be a farmers market style, with a variety of vendors showcasing all things bread and baking. Cakes, pastries, breads, and so much more. You won't want to miss this ONCE a year event!
General admission will be $5. Tickets sold the day of the event at the door.
Electric Blocks Indigenous Marketplace and EV Ride & Drive
Explore Electric Mobility and shop the Indigenous Marketplace at this free ride & drive event at The Electric Blocks, hosted by Forth. There will be a variety of popular electric vehicles available for test drives, as well as e-bikes. EV experts will be on hand to answer questions about the technology and what it means to go electric, alongside local artists, entertainment and food in the marketplace!
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.
Quarterly Member Meeting: A Conversation with Congresswoman Bonamici & Rep. Nosse
Special thanks to our sponsor!
Join us for our Quarterly Member Meeting on Wednesday, September 24 from 8:30 am – 10 am at Literary Arts (716 SE Grand Ave.) with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and Representative Rob Nosse for a conversation with Central Eastside member businesses.
Hear the latest updates from your Federal and State representatives, followed by an open town hall–style Q&A and discussion. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with your leaders and ensure the district’s voice is front and center.
Tickets:
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.
Geek Week PDX
The world’s only citywide celebration of geek culture! Geek Week PDX brings together over 120 small businesses across Portland, including more than 50 events right here in the Central Eastside, to showcase the city’s rich and varied geek scene. Whether you’re into comics, gaming, film, or art, there’s something for every kind of geek, created by the communities who live it.
El Centro Milagro: Worry Dolls
The world premiere play "Worry Dolls", running September 4–21, follows two best friends, Luz and Sonia, navigating middle school together. These girls tell each other everything - but everyone has secrets and worries. Both girls are bombarded by the anxiety of growing up, not to mention the trauma and grief they are still processing from the COVID-19 pandemic. While Sonia struggles with the grief of her mother’s passing, Luz’s world opens up when a set of gifted Guatemalan worry dolls come to life and battle her Worry Monster.
📍El Centro Milagro, 537 SE Stark St.
Transportation Parking Advisory Committee
Learn more about and influence the transportation, parking and mobility options in the Central Eastside.