5 Things to DO This W-end
July 26, 2012, 4:38 pm
Lots of free fun, frothy brews (of course), films, free music, and floating on a couple of rivers. O and there's something going on in London. DVR it!
1. Flicks on the Bricks. The annual series kicks off Friday night at dusk. Homegrown artist Brianne Kathleen will be doing the pre-show music.
Pioneer Courthouse Square.
2. Fourth Annual Big Busk . A day of music, playing real good for free The first set will start at 11AM, the last at 9PM. It’s mostly up and down Morrison and Yamhill, with a couple acts performing in front of Tender Loving Empire at 10th and Stark. More
HERE.
3. Columbia Slough Regatta. Start your Sunday morning on the Columbia Slough. The regatta is underway. 9-1p. Bring your own boat, or reserve a complimentary 45 minute rental. There’s a modest 7 dollar suggested donation. At this year’s Regatta, head for St Johns Launch to launch into the safe slack water of the Columbia Slough. (And when you’re done with that water fun do the
Big Float on the Willamette.
4. Oregon Brewers Festival. The quintessential celebration of beer continues through Sunday at Waterfront Parkl. Over 80 pours form across the country. More
HERE.
5. Olympics. Want to watch it somewhere other than the comfort of your couch? Blitz is a good option.
Blitz Locations (Tigard, Ladd, NW 21st, Pearl) will be showing all the games with great drink special.