Great place to dance! There's always something going on every week. I'm a dancer of ballroom,…read moreswing, latin, and country. There's almost always some sort of social dance here every single day. The venue is gorgeous, there's a small parking lot behind it but it fills up quick. Only street parking after that. Not a fan of the actual area, I make sure I am always carrying when I do go here. There's a huge foyer/entryway to get yourself situated before entering the ballroom. It's MASSIVE and has a nice sound system set up. There's a stage too.

I came to Norse hall for ecstatic dance to honor the year of the firehouse. It was fire The space…read morewas really such a beautiful space to hold this dance. I would love to attend other dances here.

We attended a wedding reception here just yesterday. It was a good time…read more The ballroom is housed in a nondescript building, easily missed when driving by. There is parking right across the street which makes ingress and egress super easy. Once inside the ballroom it's like a step back in time. That's probably due to my lack of familiarity with venues like this but I can tell you it's beautiful. Seating was arranged on both sides of the room with stairs leading to a balcony. Lighting was soft but bright enough to be able to see without straining. The only deficit worth mentioning was that the room was too warm. For pretty much everyone. I can definitely recommend your serious consideration of Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom for any applicable events you are planning.

What a gorgeous space! The parking is pretty easy as well since its right in the heart of downtown…read moreso there are lots of options for you or just grab the Max which drops you off almost right across the street! The space itself if breathtaking. I came here with a lot of friends for the Vespertine Ball which was winter themed. The space is inspiring but with the additions for the theme it was incredible. For a vintage space I was amazed with the layout as well. Usually you have some awkward transition but the flow in here is impressive so even with the sold out event we were at, you could move around with much ease. I completely understand this as a very popular wedding venue - this would be an incredible space for most events!

*The owners sent a nice note below that the space is not available for rental at this time. Very…read moreprofessional and polite. True Masons. Thanks* Masons? Do they still exist? Are they still controlling the world? They had math as an advantage in historic times. Are they now the big data illuminati? No one knows! But they built this great old building when they definitely controlled things. And it can be rented for events today. It has a charming auditorium with a big proper stage good seats and a balcony. They are well set up with flood lighting, but you would need to bring in specialized lighting and sound for some events. There is another big room with a perfect hardwood floor and a small stage and kitchen #1. A huge carpeted lounge and bar with ancient stained glass windows, and grandparent comfy couches. Similar feel to the dearly departed The Woods, but more exotic and ornamental. Other rooms of varying sizes. Very clean and nice bathrooms, and a ladies lounge. Commercial kitchen #2. The building is well maintained, but the carpets are due for an upgrade. The building has 4 levels connected by a grand staircase. There is an elevator, and a ramped entry to the side of the main doors, but if you need wheelchair access, you should check first and work with the staff, seems like those Masons liked to build stone entry stairs, a lot. The staff is great. They have a secure parking area, that is locked for the night when the staff leaves. They are adjacent to the Mallory Hotel DeLuxe, which has its own parking structure, should you need hotel services or their Driftwood Room for pre- or post- funking. Probably not a good idea to rent it on a Timbers game night, unless for a Timbers event, because parking would be a blood sport. And it's on the MAX light rail. The greatest thing about the space are all the Masonary paraphernalia, including spooky portraits of Masons past lining the hallways. Note when you rent the Scottish Rite Temple, they don't provide a map to the secret wing. Seriously there is a whole other wing. Mason secrets? An old-timey Portland event venue that just needs to be seen to be believed!

I had my wedding here 5/08 and my husband, our family members and all our guests were delighted…read more The price was 1200 for the venue on a sat evening. Katering by Kurt was very reasonable and the food was so good that I'd seriously order it at a decent restaurant. I know this sounds like stretch but I have had really crappy wedding food. I was worried mine would be the same. Not so! SRC was easy to deal with, had a spacious bridal dressing room. The ballroom is pretty good acoustic-wise and spacious for a dance. I will say that the golden colored stage curtains are heinous but the decor is otherwise nice. I would recommend this venue to soon to be brides and grooms who are on a budget and really don't feel like going in the hole for one day in their lives.

I really love this place. The owner is very quick to respond to emails and its very simple to…read moreschedule online. The spaces are clean and bright with full length wall to wall mirrors, good speakers, bright lights. The studios are affordable and they often run special deals. I see lots of circus, burlesque, samba, modern and other dancers/performers come here to train or rehearse. Very friendly environment and they sometimes hold special events. I am a repeat customer and will definitely be back.

Fantastic little dance studio with energy and charisma. The instructors and regulars are accepting…read moreof all levels, actually it's just an accepting community all around. I come here to learn, practice, and groove to Blues in a super laid-back atmosphere and always leave with joy in my heart and a smile on my face.

Groove Nation is such a hidden gem in this town- from the performances that never cease to impress,…read morethe obvious bonded relationships & close community built, the leadership skills, confidence, & worth built into each participant, to the skills acquired from their warm & professional staff. It's clear they truly care; not just about making each participant, team & show or competition *look* good, but also feel good about themselves in the ways that truly matter. If you're looking for family, for fun, & growth, you'll find it here!

Looking for your kiddo to make friends? Socialize? Gain trust with other amazing adults? Learn new…read moreskills, flexibility, and exercise? Look no further!! Groove nation is all of that and more. My daughter has blossomed at groove nation. She's taken skills such as team work, communication home with her. She's gained confidence, made friendships, & we've gained a village here of new friends! We're so beyond grateful to be apart of groove nation.

This Grange is tucked in the neighborhood behind the River Roadhouse. It may be hard to find, but…read moreit's a place worth joining or renting. I've been here a few times, and the people in charge are friendly. I found them on Facebook. Check them out!

I had my wedding reception at The De Soto in August of 2010. Arrangements and catering for this…read morevenue are through The Art of Catering. I have reviewed them (5 stars) separately. This review is strictly on the De Soto venue itself. It was a lovely space. Large enough for our 100 guests plus a 4-person gypsy jazz band and a dancing area. The terrace has a wood deck. There are trellis' and plants in big pots. White chairs and sunbrellas are available for use. The terrace was looking good already and then was transformed into a magical place by my florist, Adria Sparhawk of Lavish. The rooftop is about 4 floors up. It has a nice view of trees in the north park blocks as well as some of downtown Portland. Looking to the west, you have to look over AC equipment on the roof in order to see the trees. Adria came up with a great solution to that eyesore - she made gates out of willow and decorated them with vines and ribbon and placed these along the western railing. Problem solved! We had temps in the 90s. The roof was very hot with the sun beating down until it set over the west hills around 7 pm. After that, the temperature was perfect. If it is going to be a hot day, I recommend renting tents to add shade. We rented one 20x20 foot tent to cover the eldest and youngest. It looked fine and we could have used an additional one. There is no indoor space. Keep that in mind. The bathrooms are on the bottom floor so your guests will be up and down the elevator but that didn't seem to be a problem for anyone. The roof is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the rooftop is on a pleasant block that has nice character. I'm taking a star off because of the AC eyesore, lack of indoor space and location of the bathrooms. Of all the rooftops and outdoor spaces I explored in Portland proper, the De Soto was the only one that met all my requirements. Still, I give 5 stars only if it's perfect!

Awesome guys, awesome pool! If you're fortunate enough to swim here, you are officially awesome too!read more

We had our wedding at Gents in Lents, and the hosts were beyond helpful! Great venue with lots of…read morespace to socialize. We had a DJ set up and everyone had a great time. 5 stars all the way. Josh and Jeff are so friendly! Great space for a hot afternoon wedding, complete with a lovely saltwater pool to cool off in!