Arts & Culture
Deadstock Coffee Is Stepping Out of Old Town
The sneaker-themed café will close its Portland location, keep Beaverton open.
JinJu Patisserie Announces Dec. 28 Closure
The James Beard Award-winning bakery declined to sign the lease for a larger location—but is still hoping to find a new home.
Shows of the Week: Yves Tumor Has Lived Countless Musical Lives
Noise vanguardist, chillwave beatmaker, ambient collagist, accidental rock star—it’s all in Yves Tumor.
Wieden+Kennedy Portland President Is Stepping Down
Jason White, who has led the agency’s Portland office since 2023, confirmed his departure Thursday.
Opera in the Park Will Expand to Second Location in Summer 2026
The organization will present the world’s first Mariachi opera in two local parks.
Have Yourself a Fat, Wet, Juicy, Tasty Christmas
We scoured Portland restaurants for holiday oysters.
The Buck Stops Here
Here’s where to find buck-shuck and two-buck shuck happy hours around Portland.
Bill Oakley’s Got Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List
The Portland-based TV writer and food personality suggests perfect gifts for this time of year, for this part of the country, to be localized entirely within your kitchen.
Stoner Control Gets Reflective on New Record
With “The Bottom of a Hill You Know,” Stoner Control reflects on a changing city while sticking to their power-pop roots.
What to Do in Portland (Dec. 17–23, 2025)
You will almost certainly see Santas sloppily making out with each other during Portland’s OG holiday bar crawl.










