Portland Joint Committee

Join us for OMSI After Dark: Brain Storm.

"June’s OMSI After Dark is all in your head, literally! We’ll explore the structure and function of the brain, as well as delving into the mind and the psyche. We hope you’ll have OMSI on the mind June 25th!"

We'll meet outside at 6pm, say hi and hang out for just a bit, and then all go in together. There are several timed activities through the night, that we can check out as a group. They focus on neuroscience, psychedelics, and the memory. There's also a planetarium show towards the end, if we choose. Tickets are required (link below). Cannabis friendly.

21+ event
Tickets required ($27) - https://omsi.edu/events/omsi-after-dark-brain-storm/

Join us at Kenilworth Park to enjoy Wamba, world beat with exciting African percussions and danceable grooves. This free outdoor concert is one of more than 50 events offered this year in the city's "Summer Free for All" series.

We'll meet at 6pm, before the concert starts, at the benches on the south (SE Holgate Blvd.) side of the park to say hi and hang out for a bit. Then we'll find a spot on the lawn together before showtime. Bring a blanket or short chair, if you'd like. Cannabis friendly.

"Wamba at Kenilworth Park:
Feel the pulse of the world with Wamba! Known for their electrifying blend of world beat music, Wamba brings the energy with driving African percussion, layered rhythms, and danceable grooves that transcend borders. Their vibrant, interactive performances invite audiences of all ages to move, connect, and celebrate through music rooted in global traditions.

Join us for a night of joy, rhythm, and movement you won’t forget!"

We'll gather at Peninsula Park to watch the free outdoor performance of "Carmen," part of the Opera in the Park Portland series. Let's meet at 5:30pm, before the show starts. That will give us a little time to hang out together, and then we'll go pick our spot on the lawn.

We will meet under the large trees, just west of the gazebo. This is closest to the N Ainsworth and Albina intersection. Bring a blanket or short lawn chair. Cannabis friendly.

"OPERA IN THE PARK Portland, invites you to experience the magic of live opera in the heart of the city! On Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM, we return to the beautiful Peninsula Park for a free outdoor performance of Georges Bizet’s Carmen—one of the most passionate and enduring operas of all time.

Set on a grand stage in front of the park’s historic gazebo, this open-air concert features a star-studded cast, a full union orchestra and chorus, and the dazzling rhythms of flamenco brought to life by dancers from Espacio Flamenco. Nicholas Fox returns to conduct the concert. Come early, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, drama, and community."

For more info: https://operaintheparkportland.org/

Let's gather for this Washington Park Summer Festival event, Tempos Contemporary Circus. They will stretch the limits of reality with acrobatics, experimental theater, and quirky humor. It should be a lovely evening! The festival is free of charge.

Parking will be limited/full. Arriving early or taking the park shuttle are both great options.

Just north of the Rose Garden Amphitheater (which is on the north side of the International Rose Test Garden), there's a grassy area where we'll meet before the show. If you're coming from the amphitheater, you go down stairs and cross a small street, SW Rose Garden Way, to get to our meeting spot (see map pin). If it's helpful, the coordinates are: 45.52049° N, 122.70546° W. Please leave a comment below if there are any questions on where to meet up.

Cannabis friendly.