PORTLAND, Ore. — Each week, KGW provides a list of events you may want to try in the Portland area over the weekend.
Here are our picks for this weekend:
Kumoricon
Kumoricon is a celebration of "everything that it means to be a fan of anime and Japanese popular culture." From the Japanese word for "cloudy" (kumori), Kumoricon brings together fandom and life in the Pacific Northwest. The annual tradition grows every year, and now it's the largest anime convention in Oregon.
- What: Kumoricon
- When: Friday-Sunday, starting at 8 a.m.
- Where: Oregon Convention Center
Ray LaMontagne
Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne comes to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for his "Just Passing Through" acoustic tour, highlighting songs from his vast body of work. The singer/songwriter will be playing songs from his albums "Trouble," "Till The Sun Turns Black," "God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise," "Supernova," "Ouroboros" and more.
- What: Ray LaMontagne - Just Passing Through
- When: Friday, 8 p.m.
- Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Welcome Portland's Christmas Tree!
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Portland as the Rose City's 75-foot-tall Douglas fir rolls into Portland’s Living Room! Enjoy live entertainment from The Beat Goes On Marching Band and say hello to Santa.
- What: Stimson Lumber Tree Arrival
- When: Friday, noon to 1 p.m.
- Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
Giant Poo Tour
So, this one may not be in the "Things To Do" category. But it's definitely in the "Why Am I Seeing A Giant Poop Emoji?" category. The air freshener Poo~Pourri will install the Giant Poo downtown to remind people to #LetThat💩Go, in honor of World Toilet Day. They're calling it an "immersive 360° experience that pushes out the bad 💩."
- What: #LetThat💩Go Tour
- When: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
- Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
PSU Farmers Market
More than 100 vendors sell freshly harvested and carefully prepared foods every Saturday at the PSU Farmers Market. You can also check out chef demonstrations, musical performances and food education events.
- What: Portland Farmers Market
- When: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
- Where: South Park Blocks
Portland Bridal & Wedding Expo
We all know planning for a wedding can be a long process. The Portland Bridal & Wedding Show hopes to make that process easier by having vendors and companies available that can help you with all phases of planning a wedding. You can register online to get free admission. Otherwise, tickets are $10.
- What: Portland Bridal & Wedding Expo
- When: Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
- Where: Portland Expo Center
Snakebite Showdown 2019
Never heard of a snakebite? Now's your chance to try the popular English beer and cider refreshment. Six local breweries and cideries partnered up to create Snakebites that go beyond the traditional stouts and apple cider mixes. You can try all the combinations and vote for your favorite one!
- What: Snakebite Showdown 2019
- When: Thursday through Sunday
- Where: Portland Cider House on Hawthorne
Gingerbread Adventures at OMSI
It's gingerbread season! OMSI will once again be hosting Gingerbread Adventures this holiday season. Beginning Saturday, you can take a look at the science behind gingerbread houses. Marvel at the designs and vote for your favorite! Gingerbread Adventures is included with your admission to OMSI. (Editor's note: Video is from 2018)
- What: Gingerbread Adventures
- When: Saturday through Jan. 2.
- Where: OMSI