I’m ready to feel the sun rays on my skin! This summer, I’m allowing myself to buy the cool-girl Vacation brand “whipped” sunscreen. What can I say, the branding really got me. If you’re also looking for places to spend hours in the sun…

Win tickets to all four summer concerts at Griffin House! The series kicks off with local faves Rose City Band and wraps with jazz and soul singer Tahirah Memory.

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• Don’t miss Portland Pickles Opening Night on May 29 as they take on the Victoria HarbourCats. Grab your tickets for a lively evening of baseball, ballpark bites, and summer vibes at Walker Stadium.*

• Boombox and Yak Attack take over The Get Down for two nights this weekend, each bringing unique sets you won’t hear twice. Buy last-minute tickets!

• Industrial dance pioneers Nitzer Ebb hit Mississippi Studios this September. Experience their relentless beats and raw energy live in an intimate setting.

• Genre-blending breakout artist Shaboozey takes over Theater of the Clouds this October, joined by special guest Carter Faith.

• Hitmakers Logic and G-Eazy take over Theater of the Clouds for an unforgettable night of hip-hop. Get tickets for this dynamic co-headlining show in October.

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

We’ve got a stacked lineup of ticket giveaways—get in on it. Catch Billy Strings lighting up Matthew Knight Arena, sip your way through The Bloody Mary Festival at The Redd, or escape to Shady Pines Festival at Camp Tasty’s. Plus, don’t miss high-energy Phuture Phunk with Donald Glaude at White Owl, an intimate night with Dyke Drama at Peacock PDX, and more.

• BILLY STRINGS @ Matthew Knight Arena

• THE BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL @ The Redd

• SHADY PINES FESTIVAL @ Camp Tasty’s

• FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER @ Polaris Hall

• PHUTURE PHUNK WITH DONALD GLAUDE @ White Owl Social Club

• DYKE DRAMA @ Peacock PDX

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• Away Days Brewing is turning the downtown US Bank into a World Cup Fan Fest this summer. Daily matches, DJs, games, pop-ups, beers, and more. Buy tickets!

• Pomalo Bar is kicking off Talks on the Rocks, a new monthly lecture series held on the second Sunday of each month. First up on May 11, employment attorney Ellen Raim shares real-world advice to help young professionals navigate early career moves.

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