Jul 20, 2023 - Things to Do

Best Portland picks this weekend: Barbie rave, brass around town and more

Emily Harris

Plenty of great Portland picks this weekend — and if you're headed to Taylor Swift's Seattle show, check out our Swifties guide to Seattle.

👚 Barbie, Barbie, Barbie. Besides the movie opening — it's playing at most theaters around town, Newberg's 99W drive-in and even OMSI — the Crystal Ballroom is hosting a Barbie-inspired rave Friday night for folks 21+.

Meanwhile, do a quick dive into Barbie's current sociocultural meaning, or join the trend toward bringing home the pink.

👠 Prefer other outfits? Try the Hotcakes and Heels Drag Brunch at the Alberta Abbey Sunday at noon. $35.

📷 Photos spanning 25 years of Portland reveal the magical realism of this city, through the lens of local artist David Rosenak. The show closes July 30. $25 for Portland Art Museum entrance; senior and student discounts; kids free.

🎸 Get out to Sandy Friday and Saturday for the Northwest World Reggae Festival. Camping on-site; ticket prices vary.

🎺 Honk! debuts in Portland. Brass bands and other delights. Saturday and Sunday, two SE Portland locations. Free.

🍄 Psychedelic-curious? Speakers at the Psanctum Psychedelic Conference include cultural, spiritual and policy folks. Friday through Sunday, $50 and up.

⚽️ The U.S. women's national team takes on Vietnam in the World Cup initial stage round. Watch the livestream at Pioneer Courthouse Square. 6pm Friday; free.

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Best Portland picks this weekend: Barbie rave, brass around town and more

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