Hey y'all! Remember that little secret I was teasing last week? Well, I can FINALLY spill the beans! DoPDX has a BRAND NEW WEBSITE!

We've been working on this behind the scenes for a while, and I'm so excited to finally share it with you! We've got a fresh new look, your favorite city guides, and even more ways to discover concerts, events, and all the fun stuff happening around Portland. Same DoPDX you know and love, just with some exciting new features!

Go take a look, click around, and let me know what you think! Hopefully you'll find something fun to add to your calendar!

And now for today's giveaway! We're giving away tickets to the Portland Cheese and Meat Festival at Montgomery Park on Saturday, November 14th! If spending an afternoon sampling cheese and charcuterie sounds like your kind of fun, enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• FEATURED: Art, booze, and all-you-can-eat pancakes? Count me in! The Portland Pancakes & Booze Art Show returns to Hawthorne Theatre on Saturday, November 7th, with local artists, live DJs, and plenty of free pancakes while you check out the art.*

• After taking a break in 2023, Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES are back with their new album, All The King’s Men, and a fresh tour! Catch their return to the stage at Revolution Hall on Monday, March 8th.

• Three bands, one night at Holocene! Silvertongue, Bikini Drone, and AUROCHS are sharing the stage on Wednesday, November 18th, for a night of live local music.

• Rock legends Queens of the Stone Age are making their way back to Portland! Known for hits like “No One Knows” and “Go With the Flow,” the band is taking the stage at Moda Center on Sunday, May 9th.

• Plus other just-announced shows!

YOUR PORTLAND HOCKEY ERA STARTS HERE

Whether you want to catch a Winterhawks game, learn to skate, join a league, or just find somewhere to watch with a beer in hand, here’s your guide to getting into hockey around Portland.

THIS WEEK

WHEN YOUR PET NEEDS TO BORROW 10 GRAND

Table legs get scratched up like they owe the cat money. Shoes are dragged under the couch like the mob disposing of a “package.” These are routine costs of pet ownership; a $10,000 surprise emergency surgery is not. Unfortunately, things DO happen, and you most assuredly DO want to be prepared for them. Pet insurance can help you offset some of these costs by providing up to 90% reimbursement, with plans starting at $10/month. Click below to find the right plan before your animal invents a new way to bankrupt you.*

LOCALS ONLY

• Shop local, sip cocktails, and check out work from over 75 artists and makers! First Thursday Portland is taking over McMenamins Crystal Ballroom on November 5th and 6th for two nights of art, music, and shopping. Plus, it's completely free to attend!

• Think you know your way around Far Far Away? The Social Spoon is hosting a free Shrek-themed trivia night with Nashville Hott on Wednesday, November 4th, at 550 SW Oak St. Bring your fellow ogres or fly solo and put your Shrek knowledge to the test!

WIN STUFF