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In case you missed it, it’s going to be hot as hell in Portland this weekend—like, literally.
Temperatures in the metro area are predicted to soar above 100 degrees, but that doesn’t come close to conveying the severity of the situation. As of right now, Sunday’s high is forecast at 111—yes, that’s three ones—which would shatter the city’s previous all-time record of 107 degrees.
That makes going doors for any protracted length of time a dangerous proposition. As such, several events scheduled for this weekend are starting to get called off. Below, we’ve compiled a list of heat-related cancellations, postponements and other disruptions in Portland and surrounding areas. This list will be updated:
The Lot at Zidell Yards—the new socially distanced outdoor event space on the South Waterfront under the Ross Island Bridge—has postponed screenings of Coming to America and Stand By Me, which will be moved to later dates in July and August. A concert by folk singer Edna Vasquez has been rescheduled for July 11. More info here.
Portland Opera has canceled the final performances of Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s Frida that were set to happen June 26 and 27 at an outdoor stage at OMSI. Ticket holders may attend an added performance Friday evening. More info here.
The Portland Timbers have moved the start time for Saturday’s match against Minnesota United FC to 8 pm. More info here.
Oregon Zoo will close early on Saturday, June 26. The park closes at 3:30 pm, with the last ticketed slot at 2 pm. The zoo has not confirmed if it will alter its hours on Sunday and Monday as well.