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Friday high of 75 today with a beautiful sunny weekend ahead. Today we have a new bar/ cafe with outdoor food carts and fireplaces on Division. Tim Leatherman, creator of the Leatherman, has a new book. That $50 Arts Tax is getting challenged in court. This weekend is huge if you love free events, festivals, sports and today kicks off a brand new festival going all October- ADX: A Regionwide Art And Design Festival Celebrating Portland’s CREATIVE Independents.
There is still some time to reserve your seat at the Dinner Club on Wed, Oct 7 @ 7pm. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and connections with your neighbors. 30 of you have already signed up!
Here’s how it works: take a quick personality quiz, then get matched for dinner with 5 other people at a surprise restaurant. You will find out the location that morning, but it will be around SE Hawthorne. Afterwards, all the groups will get an invitation to meet up together at a nearby spot for drinks. Make new friends and have fun!
🚨 THE NEWS
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Modhaus opens new indoor bar with foodcarts outside
Modhaus officially opened its sprawling indoor space on Friday, Sept. 18, at SE 38th and Division. The mid-century-inspired hall has 100 indoor seats, a full bar and a cafe. A covered outdoor area with two fire pits and heaters will add 100 more seats once finishing touches are done. Carts include Jojo, Makulit, Chick & Pig and the newest, Tidal Boar's Shuck Truck, likely Portland's only dedicated oyster food truck. Modhaus is open seven days a week. Portland Mercury
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Leatherman's Inventor Has a Handy New Tool: A Book
Tim Leatherman, inventor of the Leatherman multi-tool, has a new project, and it's a book. The Leatherman Book, written with Chris Kornelis, tells how a note on a 1975 budget trip to Europe, "add pliers to pocketknife," grew into a company that has made more than 90 million multi-tools in its Portland factory. Leatherman will talk about the book Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Powell's City of Books. Head to KGW to see a video tour of the Leatherman factory. KGW
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Portland's Arts Tax Takes a Turn in the Courtroom
Portland Metro Chamber CEO Andrew Hoan and Loretta Guzman filed a complaint Thursday in Oregon Tax Court over the city's arts tax. They argue the City Charter and Oregon Constitution required voter approval for the council's changes. Councilors voted 7-5 on May 27 to raise the tax from $35 to $50 for most single filers, with joint filers paying $100. If the Chamber prevails, the tax returns to $35. The arts tax has generated more than $150 million since 2012. Portland Tribune
📸 PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT
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📚 ON THIS DAY
Back in October 1966, the Marquam Bridge was completed as the final link in I-5. Portland has been a real span-tastic bridge town ever since!
🥳 UPCOMING EVENTS
All Weekend
The Fear PDX Haunted House | The Fear PDX
ADX Fest | Various Locations
Portland Craft Chocolate Festival | Olympic Mills Building
Portland Greek Festival | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Friday, Oct 2
ADX Fest Grand Opening Party | ADX (Art Design Xchange)
Portland Winterhawks vs. Spokane Chiefs | Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Portland Night Market | Alder Block
Foolish Mortals: A Haunted Mansion Burlesque Cabaret | Alberta Rose Theatre
Stomptown Queer Country Dancing at Escape Bar & Grill | Escape Bar & Grill
First Friday PDX Art Walk | East Side Arts District
Saturday, Oct 3
Portland Thorns vs. Boston Legacy FC | Providence Park
Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunt Tour | Moda Center
Portland Winterhawks vs. Spokane Chiefs | Veterans Memorial Coliseum
St. Johns Farmers Market | St. Johns Farmers Market
Dead Media Video Rentals (Haunted House) | Mike Bennett Studios
Ural Thomas and The Pain | Foster Theater
Sunday, Oct 4
PNW Blue Collar Wrestling | North Portland Eagles Lodge
Portland Trail Blazers Fan Fest 2026 | Moda Center
Portland Marathon | Tom McCall Waterfront Park
🌧️ Well…
Have fun this weekend, and cherish every last bit of sun.
by Michael Simpson Contact: [email protected]