First Thursday in the Pearl

Hours: The First Thursday art galleries are open extended hours on the First Thursday evening of each month. Generally the hours are from 6 to 9pm. As individual hours may vary. Cost: The First Thursday Gallery opening receptions are open to the public. There are no entrance fees. Parking: Public transportation, like the Portland Streetcar or … Read more

History of the Pearl

The name of Portland’s best known art district, The Pearl, suggests urban legend. Perhaps an oyster canning factory once sat amidst the aging warehouses, or Chinese seafarers hid pearls beneath cobble stoned Twelfth Street. Whatever the origin, there’s the suggestion of both beauty and ugliness in the name—an elegant gem nestled in a drab, rough … Read more

Top 15 Events and Spaces in Portland

Planning a wedding, party, business meeting or other event? The Pearl District is host to a wide range of venues, from small to large. Plus, you can find events services and catering companies, and even florists all located right here. The possibilities are endless. Your solution is in the Pearl. Mark Spencer Hotel 503-224-3293 409 … Read more

Urban Art Network

Urban Art Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for self-representing local artists. We work to create inspiring venues for artistic expression and to promote the development of an artist network. We support direct exchange between Artists, Patrons, and the community. Urban Art Network is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture … Read more

Ecotrust

Originally constructed as a warehouse in 1895, our home in Portland’s Pearl District is a landmark green building that has hosted over 500 events a year and 5 million visitors since our doors opened in 2001. When you host your event at the Natural Capital Center, you support our nonprofit work to build a new … Read more

Wacom Experience Center

Wacom serves a broad range of creative customers across the world from film and animation, auto-design and manga. Wacom also supports leading enterprises in medical, education and financial services as well as leading IT partners with innovative user interface technologies and solutions. Serving creative professionals We serve the passion of creative professionals around the world. Our products … Read more

Pregame

Pregame is the new headquarters for entrepreneurs and experienced professionals dedicated to growth, collaboration, and personal + professional development. Located in the heart of the Pearl District, the Pregame Clubhouse delivers on-demand support to elevate your business game. Our modern space is your headquarters away from the hustle where you can work out your ideas, pump up your … Read more

Event Theory

At Event Theory we believe events are powerful tools to engage the community, market your business, educate others or raise revenue. Great events take thoughtful planning, strategy, and tenacity. Events should be recognized as collective human experiences that require context and empathetic thought to be done right. When reduced to anything less, events risk becoming mediocre, stale, or boring. We … Read more

Really Big Video

Really BIG Video offers a boutique audio-visual experience based in the heart of NW Portland. Our team prides themselves in creating transformative events that push our creative boundaries to meet the needs of our clients. While we are known for our LED video walls and our projection mapping capabilities Really Big Video offers a full-service … Read more

Jamison Square Park

Located at NW 11th Avenue and Johnson, this park opened to the public in 2000. Highly popular with kids and families, Jamison Square Park is best known for its unique fountain. Modeled after a shallow tidal pool, water cascades from stone joints into low pools as the fountain continuously recirculates treated water with energy efficient … Read more