Portland/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on April 22, 2019
4 events worth checking out in Portland this weekPhoto: Kelsey Knight/Unsplash

From zero waste tips to a networking event, there's plenty to enjoy in Portland this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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Zero Waste PDX Meet Up: Jocelyn Quarrell of GO Box

Talk trash with Jocelyn Quarrell as she speaks at the Zero Waste PDX Meet up on Wednesday. Quarrell is the CEO and owner of Go Box, an app that allows consumers to choose reusable containers for their online food orders.

Zero Waste PDX founder Chloe Lepeltier hosts the free event at Frigg's Mercantile.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Frigg's Mercantile, 2809 N.E. Martin Luther King Junior Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Creative Weirdos: A Networking Event for Artists and Creatives

Connect with other creatives at this networking event featuring Michael Schneider. Weird Portland United hosts the monthly lecture series for "creative weirdos" — the artists and freethinkers who keep Portland weird. Share stories, projects and more at the free meet-up.

When: Thursday, April 25, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Taborspace, 5441 S.E. Belmont St.
Admission: Free
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Incorporating Sustainable Production into Your Apparel Business

Take 90 minutes to learn how to make a clothing business more sustainable during this workshop on Friday. Hear about alternative designs and production methods from designer Tara St. James, who launched the label Study NY and currently works for Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator.

When: Friday, April 26, 12 p.m.
Where: Hotel Lucia, 400 S.W. Broadway
Admission: $50 (GA); $67 (Online Ticket)
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Pour Oregon 2019

Taste local wines from around the state at Pour Oregon, a one-day wine tasting festival where over 50 wineries will be on display. Tickets include free tastings, a souvenir glass and entry into the event.

When: Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.
Where: World Trade Center Portland, 26 S.W. Salmon St.
Admission: $60 (Ticket - Cellar 503 Member); $65 (Ticket - Non Member); $100 (Ticket - VIP Access)
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