Hi, Portland. Last night I checked out the 21+ night at the zoo, and I can confirm that seeing elephants after having a drink.. or two is somehow just as fun as it sounds. No further notes. Just a solid way to spend a Wednesday evening.

If you missed out last night and are having some fomo, they have another night on August 5th. If the kid free zoo just isn't your vibe, and you want something to do now, let's see what's going on this weekend, shall we?

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Throw it back to the 2000s at Dance Flashback on Aug. 15th, where your favorite music videos come to life on the dance floor. Expect hits from Beyoncé, OutKast, Usher, Lady Gaga, The Killers, 50 Cent, Rihanna, and more.

• The Black Keys are playing one of their most intimate Chicago shows in years at The Vic Theatre on July 15th, and we're flying someone out to see it. Enter to win tickets, a flight credit, and a free hotel stay.*

• Metalesque Fest returns to Portland for two nights of heavy metal and high-flying spectacle. Expect burlesque, drag, aerial, pole, and circus performances from artists nationwide, plus headliner Qween Quan, Sept. 11th–12th.

• One of Studio Ghibli's most beloved films is back on the big screen. Catch Spirited Away at PAM CUT as part of its Summer Fantasy Rewind series celebrating fantasy, adventure, and imagination.

• Rock fans, this one's for you. HAREFEST returns to Canby July 16th–18th with 24 tribute bands, onsite camping, laser light shows, and nonstop performances celebrating some of rock's biggest legends.*

Come On, Let Your Weekend Glow

We can't promise you'll leave feeling like a firework, but we can promise you'll see plenty of them. Here's your guide to the best things to do around town this holiday weekend.

• INDEPENDENCE DAY MOVIE SHOWING - July 3rd at McMenamins Mission Theater

• RED, WHITE & BLAINE - July 3rd at Kickstand Comedy

• 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR - July 4th at Oaks Park

• 4TH OF JULY NIGHT GAME - July 4th at Walker Stadium

• ONE BIG FOURTH - July 4th at Tigard High School (FREE)

• See all the events around town on our website!

THIS WEEKEND

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• One of Portland's favorite summer traditions is back. The Waterfront Blues Festival returns to Tom McCall Waterfront Park July 2nd–4th with live music, local food and drinks, waterfront views, and a Fourth of July fireworks show.

• Portland Art Museum's biggest exhibition in years is here. Explore more than 200 works by legendary artist David Hockney, from his iconic pool scenes and landscapes to innovative iPad drawings, on view through July 26th. 

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