All Community Events
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Evening Hours | OMSI
Explore the OMSI museum in a quieter, kid-free environment designed for adults 18 and over.
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BSTRONG Summer Registration Opens
Get ready for an unforgettable summer in our Black Scholar Together Reclaiming OurNatural Greatnessaka"BSTRONG", six-week extracurricular summer program crafted exclusively for 8th, 9th, and 10th graders!
Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters
A thrilling laser show featuring K-Pop music and dazzling effects at OMSI.
Educated Guess: Combustions + Eruptions
Join us for a fun trivia night at OMSI focusing on combustion and eruptions.
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Black Men Rising: Group Therapy for Black Men
A therapeutic group for Black men focusing on mental and emotional well-being.
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[Rightsizing] Black Family Conversation
Portland Public Schools is undertaking a districtwide rightsizing process to better align our schools, programs, and resources with the needs of today’s students and the realities shaping our future.
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636 NE Stanton St, Portland, OR 97212, USA
Laser Taylor Swift
Join us in the OMSI Planetarium for Laser Taylor Swift, an out-of-this-world experience with Taylor Swift's hits.
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Volunteer: Community Garden Work Party at Bethany Lake Park / Grupo de Trabajo en Huertas Comunitarias en Bethany Lake Park
Volunteer at the Community Garden Work Party to help with weeding and mulching at Bethany Lake Park.
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2026 Walking Tours: Walk into History with Oregon Black Pioneers
Want to see where Oregon’s Black history happened? Get ready to walk with us! Oregon Black Pioneers is bringing back our public walking tours for 2026.
Summer Camps
Join us for a summer full of fun activities for children at Sellwood Community House summer camps!
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Black Men Rising: Group Therapy for Black Men
Join a therapeutic group space for Black men to prioritize mental and emotional well-being.
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Social Dance: Summer Solstice
Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and celebrating the Summer Solstice with music and refreshments.
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Loretta Smith Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop: Join Councilor Loretta Smith for an informal conversation with police and neighbors about community safety.
Councilor Loretta Smith hosts a monthly Coffee with a Cop gathering at her East Portland office, creating a welcoming space for neighbors to connect with local police and community leaders. These informal conversations offer an opportunity to share concerns, ask questions, and explore solutions related to public safety and community wellbeing.
District 1 faces unique public safety challenges, and meaningful progress depends on trust, collaboration, and open dialogue. This gathering is designed to foster understanding, highlight available resources, and support community-driven approaches to keeping our neighborhoods safe.
Residents, business owners, parents, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend. Coffee will be provided.
Together, we can build safer, more connected communities through conversation and partnership.
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10550 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220, USA
5th Annual Interfaith Black Clergy Prayer Breakfast
Celebrating Local Black Leadership & Community in Recognition of Juneteenth.
1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232, USA
Oregon Black Pioneers’ 2026 Educator Workshop
Are you a K-12 classroom-based educator looking for ways to incorporate Oregon’s Black history into your curriculum?
This Juneteenth, Oregon Black Pioneers will host its first ever Educator Workshop! This free event is limited to 30 participants, and registration is required by June 15th. Participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend, and breakfast and lunch are provided!
2808 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd B, Portland, OR 97212, USA
Harlow's Harmonica by Crystal Rae
Play Reading Mondays
Children Show/Special reading Partnering with Multnomah County Library & the library’s Black Cultural Library Advocates
Hot Dog Wednesdays | Summer Kickoff
Join us for the Summer Kickoff at Hot Dog Wednesdays featuring food and community activities.
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Science Pub: The Chromatic Mind
Join Christopher Michlig for a lecture exploring how color shapes culture, meaning, and memory.
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Summer Kick-off Concert & Celebration
Join us for the Summer Kick-off Concert & Celebration at Mt. View Champions Park featuring live music and family-friendly activities.
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Portland Parks Board Meeting
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Join the Portland Parks Board monthly meeting for community engagement on local park issues.
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Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer Day
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Join us for the Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer Day to help with gardening activities at Pittock Mansion.
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Earth Month at the Wilkes Park Pollinator Patch
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Celebrate Earth Month by volunteering at the Wilkes Park Pollinator Patch to help with gardening tasks.
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Pregnant and Parenting Student Support Programs Community of Practice
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Join ODE for the first in a renewed series of Pregnant and Parenting Student Programs (PPSP) Community of Practice meetings. These 60 minute virtual meetings are held periodically to connect with other Pregnant and Parenting Student Programs across the state to discuss program challenges and opportunities, share experiences and current realities with ODE staff to improve statewide support offerings, and receive communication from ODE on latest updates. If there are topics you would like to discuss or learn about, please email ode.CivilRights@ode.oregon.gov.