Win Portland Tickets ($400+): Oregon Brewers Fest, Top Down Rooftop Cinema, Music

Portland EventsPipeline is once again giving away many Portland music and event tickets this weekend.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every month to our readers. Join our email list and win there.

Related: Our July Events Calendar

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Win Tickets: The Wanteds Premiere ($12, July 15)
Portland front woman (Kleveland) and filmmaker Stephanie Smith's first documentary feature charts the fortunes of Portland bartender/rocker Tommy Harrington as he sets out on a solo, mid-career bid for stardom. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Rock Against Alzheimer’s ($30, July 16)
Music and film website Spectrum Culture and Muscle + Bone announce Rock Against Alzheimer's, a benefit show featuring Fernando Viciconte, The Minus 5, Kelli Schaefer and Mike Coykendall. The show will benefit the Oregon chapter of the American Alzheimer's Association. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: The Unseen @ Coho Productions ($60, July 16)
This summer, Coho is bringing audiences a rarely performed work by Portland favorite Craig Wright. This is a story of humanity and hope. Wallace and Valdez, two prisoners struggling to maintain their humanity in the face of inexplicable abuse. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: PDX Shakespeare Company’s ‘As You Like It’ ($120, July 15-16)
Take a stroll in the Forest of Arden with some of Shakespeare's most memorable characters in his dearly loved comedy As You Like It. In these dappled woods, reality shifts, confronts pretense and allows human yearning to find its true course. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Fareed Haque’s Math Games ($20, July 16)
The Math Games Trio is an electronica jazz/funk groove band fronted by Fareed Haque (Garaj Mahal). Fareed's latest project brings a hip new sound to the road. Moog guitar enthusiasts will not want to miss this band, as the new and innovative instrument is Fareed's ax of choice for shows. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Top Down: Rooftop Cinema Presents ‘Missile To The Moon’ ($18, July 21)
From the roof of Hotel Deluxe, Portland's Filmusik presents a new, original soundtrack conducted live by composer Scott Ordway with orchestra and live voice dubbing to accompany this wonderfully absurd sci-fi tale. Scientist Dirk Green catches a couple of escaped convicts hiding out in his backyard rocket ship and forces them to help pilot his ad-hoc flight to the moon. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Ecopalooza Wine Tasting & Concert ($30, July 23)
In addition to great food, wine and music, Ecopalooza will set a Guinness World Recordsâ„¢ for the largest all day 100% solar-powered concert. Ecopalooza features world-renowned jazz performers including Grammy Award winner Shannon Sanders, Grammy-nominated Patrick Lamb and jazz sensation Devin Phillips. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Beer Package: Oregon Brewers Festival ($140, July 28-31)
The 24th annual Oregon Brewers Festival’s focus is craft beer, but there's more than sampling involved. The event features live music all four days, beer-related vendors, beer memorabilia displays, beer writers and publishers, homebrewing demonstrations, and an assortment of foods. To win, comment on this post here.

Next Thursday: Missile To The Moon On Rooftop Of Hotel Deluxe + WIN TICKETS | Top Down: Rooftop Cinema

Pipeline has partnered with NW Film Center to give away tickets to many of their screenings including a pair to Thursday night’s Rooftop Cinema. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, July 18.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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From our partners at NW Film Center:
Rooftop Cinema | "Top Down" @ Hotel Deluxe, PortlandFilmusik Live: Missile To The Moon
W/ Opening Music by Edibles
Thursday, July 21
8 p.m. | $9 | All Ages
www.nwfilm.org
Purchase Tickets

Hotel Deluxe Roof
SW 15th and Yamhill

Join us for balmy evenings and beguiling views atop the parking rooftop at the Hotel deLuxe, SW 15th at Yamhill. Festivities begin at 8 p.m. with music and refreshments. Gracie's Restaurant will offer easy-to-juggle meals, snacks, and cocktails, and additional beverages will be available from TAZO Tea, MacTarnahan's Brewing, and Viso.

The screenings start when the sun goes down, around 9 p.m. Bring your own portable chair, pillow, or blanket, but please no pets or outside food or drink.

Portland's Filmusik presents a new, original soundtrack conducted live by composer Scott Ordway with orchestra and live voice dubbing. In this wonderfully absurd sci-fi tale Read the rest of this entry »

Portland Cathedral Park Jazz Festival Pictures, 2011 Schedule, & Info | FREE

St. Johns Jazz Festival
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Portland, Oregon
Photo by Erik Ratcliffe

There is yet another big festival this weekend in Portland. Is there a cooler setting in Portland to see a jazz festival than in Cathedral Park under the St. John’s Bridge? No way and that is why it has lasted 30 years now! If you can;t make it, the good people at KBOO will play the concert on 90.7FM all day Saturday and stream the whole weekend on their website.

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Win Tickets: Fareed Haque’s Math Games @ The Goodfoot | Electronica, Jazz/Funk, Groove

Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to see Fareed Haque’s Math Games at The Goodfoot on Saturday, July 16. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, July 15.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at The Goodfoot:
Fareed Haque's Math Games @ The GoodfootFareed Haque’s Math Games
Saturday, July 16
9 p.m. | $10 | 21+

The Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark Street
thegoodfoot.com

The Math Games Trio is an electronica jazz/funk groove band fronted by Fareed Haque (Garaj Mahal). Fareed’s latest project brings a hip new sound to the road. Moog guitar enthusiasts will not want to miss this band, as the new and innovative instrument is Fareed’s ax of choice for shows. Flat Earth Ensemble members Alex Austin and Greg Fundis bring their talent and flair to the mix to create an excellent evening of music.

Win Tickets: As You Like It @ Artists Repertory Theater | Romantic, Shakespearean Comedy

Pipeline is giving away two pairs of tickets to see the PDX Shakespeare Project’s production of As You Like it on Saturday July 16 and Sunday, July 17. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend and which date. Winners will be drawn and emailed on Friday, July 15.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at PDXShakespeare Project:
As You Like ItAs You Like It
Thursday, July 13 - Sunday, August 7
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinees @ 2 p.m.
$30 adult | $15 student
Purchase Tickets

Artists Repertory Theater
1515 SW Morrison Street
www.portlandshakes.org

Portland Shakespeare Project kicks off its inaugural season with As You Like It, William Shakespeare's comedy about romance in the Forest of Arden starting July 13 and running Thursday through Sunday until August 7.

Take a stroll in the Forest of Arden with some of Shakespeare's most memorable characters in his dearly loved comedy As You Like It. In these dappled woods, reality shifts, confronts pretense and allows human yearning to find its true course. Set in France to Mary Kadderly's wistfully haunting original music, this romantic comedy peels away the layers of societal constraints to reveal each character's authentic self.

As You Like It features Read the rest of this entry »

This Weekend: Thrill of The Climb @ Pittock Mansion | Historic Mt. Hood Climbing Exhibit

From our sponsors at Pittock Mansion:
Thrill of the Climb @ Pittock MansionThe Thrill of the Climb @ Pittock Mansion
July 15- November 13
Saturdays & Sundays in July
$8 adults | $7 seniors | $5 Youth

Free for Members
@ 3229 NW Pittock Drive

This adventurous exhibit, opening July 16, will focus on the Pittock family and early mountaineering, with all of its risks and glory. Henry Pittock was part of the group that made the first documented climb to the summit of Mt. Hood in 1857, and his daughters, Kate and Lucy, also climbed major Oregon peaks.

Explore a collection of mountaineering artifacts and photographs as well as authentic film footage of a 1912 Mt. Hood climbing expedition which includes a few seconds of Henry Pittock. These are on loan from the Mazamas, a mountaineering organization founded by climbers, including Henry Pittock, at the top of Mt. Hood in 1894.

This exhibit is included with regular admission. Admission is free for members of Pittock Mansion.

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This Weekend: J-Live, Raashan Ahmad @ Crown Room | 1 Hour of FREE Drinks

From our friends at Lifeisaparty:
J-Live @ Crown RoomJ-Live, Raashan Ahmad, TxE, The Love Loungers
Saturday, July 16
9:30 p.m. | $5 | 21+

Crown Room

205 NW Fourth Avenue

***First hour of FREE drinks with LifeisaParty newsletter subscription - email leighfeldman3@gmail.com for information***

J-Live first appeared on the underground hip-hop scene in 1995 with his first single ¬Å“Longevity,¬Â which appeared on Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz CD, and his follow-up singles ¬Å“Braggin' Writes¬Â and ¬Å“Hush the Crowd.¬Â With the success of these three signles, J-Live was profiled in the ¬Å“Unsigned Hype¬Â section of The Source, which immediately led to a record contract with Raw Shack Records.

Since then J-Live has released two more albums, Read the rest of this entry »

Win Tickets: The Unseen @ Coho Productions | Quick & Dirty Art Project, Ninkasi Beer

Pipeline is giving away two pairs of tickets to The Unseen at Coho Productions on Saturday, July 16. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winners will be drawn and emailed on Friday, July 15.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at CoHo Productions:
The UnseenThe Unseen: Quick & Dirty Art Project
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
Wednesday, July 13- Sat., July 16
8 pm Thur-Sat | Sat. 2 pm matinee
$15 admission | $10 students
July 13 is Pay What You Will
Purchase Tickets

CoHo Productions

2257 NW Raleigh Street
cohoproductions.org

The Quick & Dirty Art Project is a group of young, professional theater artists who come together every so often in order to create and produce fleeting, meaningful experiences that will ignite conversations. We invite you to experience what we do. This summer, we're bringing audiences a rarely performed work by Portland favorite Craig Wright. This is a story of humanity and hope.

This is the story of Wallace and Valdez, two prisoners Read the rest of this entry »