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Billie Lee Uses Comedy to Find Common Ground
But she’s not afraid to get dirty along the way.
Get Your Reps In: See ‘A Woman Under the Influence’ at the Academy
Gena Rowlands’ searing turn in the 1974 is one of the most influential screen performances of all time.
Gresham’s New East County Library Branch Opens to Massive Crowds
The new building is the latest in a string of projects funded by the 2020 library bond.
What to Do in Portland, (May 20–26, 2026)
Hit the Void Tattoo Fest, hear a lunchtime concert or check out the Multnomah County Fair this week in Portland.
Always Here Books Starts Letter Campaign Against AI in Bookstores
The owner of the queer bookstore on North Williams has gotten more than 30 signatures.
One of Portland’s Oldest Restaurants Gets a Vibrant New Mural
Republic Café & Ming Lounge has been in Old Town Chinatown since 1922.
Portland Documentary Filmmaker Brian Lindstrom Is Dead at 65
Author Cheryl Strayed announced the filmmaker’s death Friday morning on Instagram.
The ‘Wildwood’ Teaser Trailer Is Out, and It’s Making Us Feel Things
Not since Travel Oregon’s Studio Ghibli-style campaign have we seen our home turf animated so beautifully.
What to Do in Portland (May 13–19, 2026)
Hear Joyce Manor, watch women’s basketball or learn about UFOs this week in the Portland area.
Liz Scott Can’t Stop Thinking About Death—or Making Jokes
The Portland psychologist’s new book reckons hilariously with mortality.
Get Your Reps In: Tupac Delivers a Live-Wire Performance in ‘Juice’
The film shows the iconic West Coast emcee’s range.
Immersive Art Exhibition Coming to Porsche Studio Portland
The show will include a design room, sound chamber and a racing simulator.