Dropped by Portland's miniature museum and caught the exhibit of works by Alionca Respaldiza…read more This Peruvian artist creates amazing, color-charged maps of her city. I'm so enamoured by this exhibit and love to think about the passion that was put into something like this.

Alionca's exhibit is no small feat! I'm a sucker for maps anyway. Maps are miniature depictions of…read morethe "real" world, and her further miniaturizations are colorful and inspiring!

As a person of Japanese descent, I've been meaning to come to JAMO for quite some time. It boggles…read moremy mind that I exist at all. I mean WW2 ended in 1945, my dad was stationed in Japan in the 50s. That's when he met my Japanese mother. Growing up, I did see a little of the prejudice towards Japanese people, and I never understood it. But I grew up sheltered, and had never heard of places like Minidoka. In fact, I was pretty ignorant about this time in history, until I was much older. JAMO has exhibits that are permanent as well as new ones coming in. I saw that they do free First Sunday. I'm glad I went to learn about a dark time in our history.

What a museum! If your grandparents were in the internment camps, you will be emotional. They have…read morea map where the camps were and I saw where my grandparents were. You are immersed in what they went through. I'm happy that this is shown in this museum, a lot of people are unaware this happened to Japanese American's. I hope one day to bring my step Mom, my girls Oba. She is Nisei. I highly recommend coming and experiencing this amazing museum.

The staff is great. Helpful and well prepared. The venue is clean, comfortable seating. The views…read morefrom the back of the theatre aren't great if you are under 6' tall. The drink prices are a bit steep - $18 for a CAN of cheap wine. The performance tonight was so not worth the ticket price. We are jazz fans and this show was a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. The sax player and pianist were really great... but how do you have a tribute show to Armstrong without a horn?? The two singers, well I'll try to be kind. They just don't get the songs they are singing. Sinatra was a crooner.the gentleman trying to portray his music had no depth, or concept of this style. It was a low tide performance that should have been a hurricane of energy! The lady singing the jazz songs was a tier two performer. Not horrible, but Luke warm. It was a disappointing evening. I was a grateful it was only one hour long.

What a great little venue. There is ADA parking out front (2 that I noticed), and while there isn't…read morea dedicated lot, I did see quite a bit of street parking available when I showed up on an early Sunday evening. In typical Portland fashion, the Abbey is in an older neighborhood mixed in between homes and businesses. The building itself seems to have been recently renovated and looks wonderful! Everything is clean and seems newer, and the staff were friendly. We were given first timer information upon entry, although we probably could have figured things out on our own considering its size. There is a bar adjacent to the main area which made for easy access to pizza and drinks. They do have a limited menu but I appreciated the tasty Old Fashion I got, and my son enjoyed the pizza & candy. The acoustics were booming. It was loud downstairs! I overheard another patron saying people could go upstairs if the volume was too much where we were (I did not go upstairs). There is a little area for dancing and hanging out on both sides of the main seating area, as well as at the back of the room. I really liked it here! I hope I have other opportunities to return to the Abbey :)

This place is so much fun! Jason, the owner, was super knowledgeable and shared lots of neat lore…read moreabout the machines there including some secrets. They have a really nice mix of newer machines and older machines all with unique gameplay styles. You can come and go as you wish after you get your bracelet, and outside food snd drink are allowed. Definitely worth checking out! I look forward to coming back sometime!

Finding a pinball museum is like stumbling upon a treasure trove of nostalgia and fun. It's a…read moreplace where you can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and excitement of vintage pinball machines. Each machine tells a story of its era, from the artwork to the gameplay mechanics. Plus, there's something uniquely satisfying about the clack of the flippers and the flashing lights as you rack up points. It's a delightful escape into the past and a reminder of the timeless joy of gaming, all without breaking your pocketbook since unlimited gameplay is only $8! Open from noon to 7pm Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday & Wednesday), and they even allow outside food and drink. Check out this unique place while you can!

My second time at this Garden, and I wanted to take my fiancé to try it out. We had waltzed through…read morethe Chinatown district in order to approach the entrance. In order to enter to purchase admission tickets, you had to ring a doorbell and someone will buzz you in. Well walked the garden counterclockwise and were able to see historical replications of alters and interior decor. The garden itself was relaxing, peaceful, and clean. There were koi fish being fed, large lotus flowers blooming, and lovely sounds of water. We passed by their tea shop which you can purchase a drink to sit and relax across their pond. Overall, very lovely to see when you're visiting Portland!

This garden is an urban oasis in the middle of a seedy area in Portland. As such, it is a welcome…read morerefuge. It was absolutely beautiful. It's not old, but rather new, and very well done with tremendous attention to detail and lush plantings. The tea area is lovely! If I lived in Portland, I would get a membership!

I was given two complementary VIP tickets to a burlesque show. I was excited because I've never…read morebeen to this venue before. Street parking is available around the Alberta art District. So just know that you may have to look a little bit harder to find a spot when it's busier. It's nice though since parking is free in this area. The overall staff this venue were really nice and helpful. There is food and drinks available and prices are typical of theaters. The theater itself is quite large inside. The seats are roomy with legroom available.

I was assaulted during a show at the Alberta Rose, and the staff did nothing to insure my safety…read moreand let my assaulter continue to watch the show in peace and even kept her from speaking with the police, who wanted to question her. This was a show that I'd been looking forward to for 4.5 months, since I'd bought the tickets then, and spent over $100 on them. The assaulter/woman, was seated at least two feet behind me said clearly "this woman's hair is all over in my space". Then I heard a rip and sharp pain, and my hair had been torn out. A big huge part of it, to where I was bleeding and bald in a patch. I told her she ripped out my hair, and she said "your hair was in my space; it was an accident". My husband heard this too. The staff at Alberta Rose knowing I was bleeding and hurt, gave me an ice pack and moved my husband and I outside the theater area to stools in the bar, which is outside the theater area. That's all they were willing to do. The woman who assaulted me was free to watch the show in peace. I called the police, but the staff of Alberta Rose kept reinforcing to them that the woman who assaulted me and her friends had a different story. The friends and my assaulter said my hair got caught in my seat; there was no assault. Hearing this, as well as there are no cameras in the theater, the police didn't even bother to speak with the women, or her friends. If the Alberta Rose Theater staff had brought out the assaulter, as the police had initially asked, before the staff was so dismissive, everyone would've clearly seen that the area of my hair that was pulled out, is a layered area, and it's only about a foot-long. It is impossible for it to have gotten caught in my seat. I was too upset to realize and point this out at the time. The police did get a picture of my bloody head, and were taking this situation and assault seriously prior to the staff being so dismissive. Besides the shock and pain, another reason I was so upset is that the woman who attacked me was still in the theater, behind my family, who I was no longer able to sit or be with. Even worse the staff wouldn't even let me back in to see my family after the show was done. I didn't even see the show, and the artist I hold so dearly in my heart, at all after the assault. She's literally of my favorite artists. This was my fourth show at The Alberta Rose, in so many months. I'm still in a lot of pain nearly 2 hours later. And my assaulter was just allowed to walk away. Alberta rose has been one of my favorite places in Portland. Now I'm sitting in my driveway at home in tears over what happened to me, without their keeping me safe, or defending me in any kind of way.

I was looking for a 1-on-1 activity with my son, who absolutely loves spiders and stumbled upon the…read morePortland Insectarium. This place is awesome! The staff is super knowledgeable, and there are so many fascinating things to see. They even host special events for handling tarantulas, which we'll definitely be back for. Pro Tips: The space is cozy (literally one room), so online reservations are a must. Slots are in 30 or 45 minute increments. Since there's no waiting area inside or out, aim to arrive exactly 5 minutes before your time. Also, save a few minutes for the gift shop at the end! If you have a bug enthusiast in your life, they will love it! The scorpions and diverse spider collection were our highlights.

What a fun & engaging experience! The best way to enjoy the Insectarium is to chat with the visitor…read moreservice associates, who are so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and interesting. The space is small but insects aren't big, so there's lots more to see than you sense when first arriving. We're visiting from out of town, but would definitely visit again, given the opportunity.

I've been working with Tim since June 2020 in a class setting and I have to say, I can't recommend…read morehim enough in a class or individually! My auditioning has improved substantially: I've booked 2 films, 1 TV co-star and a digital theatrical production in just 8 months (and in a pandemic that ain't bad). He helps me reframe the parts of an audition that I might miss and also keeps me on my toes by asking plenty of "what if we tried..." questions that keep me thinking, pushing and exploring. If you want to up your audition game - he is the coach for you!

I love working with Tim! Not only have I booked several jobs after coaching/shooting self-tapes…read morewith him, even if I don't book (real talk lol!) I'm always confident that I'm auditioning with my absolute BEST work. Tim is a beyond gifted actor himself, and he understands what's at stake, all the while creating a fun, comfortable, imaginative space to play, guided by his brilliant direction. I go to him for everything from one-liners to starring roles, and I've always walked away feeling inspired and energized -- solid gold, especially in an industry that can leave you feeling otherwise. Working with him is the best investment you can make for your craft. He truly empowers you and your work to shine.