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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.
First Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month in the Central Eastside!
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange, and explore our ever evolving murals, galleries, pop-ups, curious corners, good scenes, and better people.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: Open Studio’s at East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave. For all of this month’s participating locations, visit firstfridaypdx.org
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 Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month in the Central Eastside!
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange, and explore our ever evolving murals, galleries, pop-ups, curious corners, good scenes, and better people.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: Open Studio’s at East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave. For all of this month’s participating locations, visit firstfridaypdx.org
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 Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month in the Central Eastside!
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange, and explore our ever evolving murals, galleries, pop-ups, curious corners, good scenes, and better people.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: Open Studio’s at East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave. For all of this month’s participating locations, visit firstfridaypdx.org
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.
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 Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month in the Central Eastside!
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange, and explore our ever evolving murals, galleries, pop-ups, curious corners, good scenes, and better people.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: Open Studio’s at East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave. For all of this month’s participating locations, visit firstfridaypdx.org
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.
First Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month in the Central Eastside!
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange, and explore our ever evolving murals, galleries, pop-ups, curious corners, good scenes, and better people.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: Open Studio’s at East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave. For all of this month’s participating locations, visit firstfridaypdx.org
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 Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month in the Central Eastside!
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange, and explore our ever evolving murals, galleries, pop-ups, curious corners, good scenes, and better people.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: Open Studio’s at East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave. For all of this month’s participating locations, visit firstfridaypdx.org
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.
First Friday Open Studios & Art Walk
Portland's original art walk comes alive on the first Friday of every month in the Central Eastside!
Step inside the studios of over 45 local artists working right here in the Central Eastside at East Creative Collective and Art Design Xchange, and explore our ever evolving murals, galleries, pop-ups, curious corners, good scenes, and better people.
Date: First Friday of the Month! 6 — 9 pm
Location: Open Studio’s at East Creative Collective, 211 SE Madison St. and ADX, 417 SE 11th Ave. For all of this month’s participating locations, visit firstfridaypdx.org
OMSI After Dark: PROMSI
OMSI's annual take on prom is back, done the After Dark way with vendors, lectures, science demos, and this year an Edwardian arctic cruise theme. Call your haberdasher and ask for the biggest feather they have. This 21-and-over event lets you drink, wander the exhibits, and dance the night away.
Scream Society PDX (Copy)
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.
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.
Mother's Day Market at WonderLove
Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch and drink specials, live music, local vendors, gifts, art, jewelry, flowers, spa services, and more. Free to attend and fun for all ages.
Mother's / Auntie's Day Spring Indigenous Marketplace
Show up for local Indigenous artists at this special spring marketplace, perfectly timed to celebrate the mothers and aunties in your life.
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.
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.
Tabor Dance
Get those mid-week wiggles out at this 21-and-over edition of one of Portland's most beloved Wednesday night dance parties, now coming to the Central Eastside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Día de Los Muertos Bike Ride Altar Tour
Join Milagro, a Better Together Grant recipient, as part of their 29th Día de Muertos' Observance for a guided bike tour of altars displayed at local businesses in the Central Eastside. This fun, community-focused ride will take you through beautiful altar displays, rain or shine, with a shorter route available if the weather doesn't cooperate. The event is free, but don’t forget to RSVP!
Event Details:
Meet at Milagro's Zócalo (537 SE Stark St.) between 12 - 1 pm to decorate your bike. The guided ride will begin at 1 pm and cover a three-mile route, with altars at the following locations. Take in the beautiful displays and while you're there, explore the local shops—grab a coffee, check out bike gear, or find something new along the way!
*The Better Together Grant supports the community by catalyzing events and projects that activate public spaces, increase foot traffic, and highlight the district's unique identity. It fosters an engaging environment by supporting arts and cultural events, public installations, and projects that drive co-creation, economic growth, and a sense of place.
Stay tuned for updates on the next grant cycle launching in January 2025.
Central Eastside Halloween Clean-up
Calling all volunteers! We're gathering to clean up our district in preparation for the annual Día de los Muertos Altar Tour hosted by Milagro Theater. Embrace the Halloween spirit while making a positive impact in your community! This family-friendly event is a great way to connect, share responsibility, and support environmental awareness. Let's come together and keep our neighborhood looking its best!
Sponsored by The Subaru of Portland.
Deflection Center Meeting, Hosted by Multnomah County
This is an initial meeting hosted by Multnomah County, convening the Good Neighbor Advisory Committee.
The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or via Google Meet.
In-person
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA, Suite 126
Google Meet
meet.google.com/shv-uodw-ryu
Join by phone
(US) +1 281-810-9800
PIN: 689352658
Coffee Break Series: Rene Gonzalez
Join us for a 90-minute conversation with Mayoral Candidate Rene Gonzalez
