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Urban Gleaners Summer Supper
Urban Gleaners' Third Annual Summer Supper – a one-of-a-kind walk-around tasting experience that celebrates Portland’s vibrant food scene, highlights the power of upcycled ingredients, and supports our mission to fight food waste and food insecurity in our community.
This unforgettable evening features a collection of Portland’s most acclaimed chefs, each crafting inspired small plates using gleaned and upcycled ingredients, transforming what’s often discarded into something extraordinary. Complementing the culinary creations will be a curated selection of local beer, wine, craft cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages from some of the region’s favorite vendors.
Early Bird ticket pricing will be limited and available until July 8th, so grab your tickets early to secure your spot! All proceeds, including additional contributions, will go directly to supporting Urban Gleaners' programs that aim to reduce food waste and food insecurity in the Portland Metro Area.
RESTAURANTS
Nodoguro, The Malarkey, Akadi, Sugarpine Drive-in, Javelina, Planted Based Papi, Salt & Straw, Urban Gleaners, Kachka, Gabbiano's, Sammich, Bar Nouveau, Sebastiano's, Pizza Thief, L'Echelle
BEVERAGES
Straightaway Cocktails, Bauman's Cider, Post Familiar, Commensal Fermentation, Dappled Tonic, More to come...
Milagro Central Eastside Muertos Celebration
Take part in Portland's longest-running Día de Muertos celebration, now in its 31st year, with altar displays and community events across the district. At the center is Marigolds y Memorias, an original production following an elder as they guide a younger generation through building an altar. Proudly supported by the Better Together Grant.
Marigolds y Memorias
Watch an altar take shape through song, dance, and theatrical vignettes in this original production inspired by the traveling carpa tradition. Guided by an elder, a younger generation learns the meaning behind each element of a Día de Muertos altar. Directed by Juliana Morales Carreño. Proudly supported by the Better Together Grant.
MusicCraft NW
See, hear, and play instruments, gear, and pro audio built right here in Oregon and Southwest Washington. This one-day public expo brings together internationally respected icons and emerging innovators, with work available to purchase directly from the people who design and build it. Proudly supported by the Better Together Grant.
FIFA World Cup Watch Party
Catch the biggest tournament in the world with the community at this newly opened food cart pod. Free watch parties run all tournament long. This event is proudly sponsored by the Better Together Grant.
Skate. Create. Celebrate. Block Party
Celebrate the grand opening of Push Movement's new space at this free, all ages block party. Skating, workshops, live music, vendors, food, and more, all supported by the Better Together Grant.
VOID Tattoo Fest & Street Fair
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.
ADX: Grand Opening Celebration
This event is proudly sponsored by the Better Together Grant.
ADX is transforming a 3,000-square-foot lot at SE 11th & Stark into a year-round outdoor community gathering space. The Grand Opening weekend kicks off with a First Friday gallery event featuring live music, crafts, and food, followed by a speaker showcase exploring the intersection of creativity and skateboarding, and a community art installation. Exact timing of the event will be announced in the coming weeks. This free event is open to the public.
Presented by: Art Design Xchange, KB+BA Architecture, Fox Fern Tattoos, and Alchemik Native Made Pottery
ADX: Artist-Led All In One Day Build!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Better Together Grant.
ADX is transforming a 3,000-square-foot lot at SE 11th & Stark into a year-round outdoor community gathering space. The installation will be facilitated in collaboration with City Repair who believes in the power of communities to transform their urban spaces into vibrant hubs of creativity and community life. Snacks, lunch and beverages provided.
Presented by: Art Design Xchange, KB+BA Architecture, Fox Fern Tattoos, and Alchemik Native Made Pottery
JaJa Circus Presents: Down to Clown
This event is proudly sponsored by the Better Together Grant.
A celebration of local circus arts and creativity, Down to Clown PDX offers hands-on workshops, artistic exhibitions, and lively performances that foster inclusivity and education. The free event welcomes all to experience the magic of the circus arts.
Presented by: Jaja PDX, Jaja Circus, Dream Big City, and Fam Jam
