Planning a wedding is stressful. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is almost impossible…read more When our 2020 wedding had to be postponed a year due to Covid-19, we were left with ALL of the feelings. We very easily could have been defeated by the situation, but the staff at Opal 28 always made us feel supported and positive that our event would be amazing! Even though people were working remotely and, I'm sure, dealing with their own stresses, there was never a lapse in time for communication and answers to any and all of my questions that came up over that year. Often times, my questions were met with so many thoughtful options and possibilities that it was clear the Opal 28 staff was a trusted team with a ton of experience! On the big day, the staff took all of the decorating and arranging into their own capable hands and off of mine and the venue looked even better than we imagined! I love the flow of the space, giving guests different areas to visit in both indoors and out. The food was impeccable and I should mention that in the time between booking the venue and having our wedding, we had gone totally vegan and wanted a plant-based menu. The chef came up with an entire list of possibilities and everyone was blown away that it was a totally vegan menu. Having the available apartments upstairs was also a huge help as we were able to add one for the night to use as a staging and changing area and place to store extra needed items. I can never thank the staff of Opal 28 enough for their care and professionalism and ability to keep everything positive and calm in the face of so many unknowns. I highly recommend this venue for any and all festivities and look forward to visiting again!

Got overcharged $5 per person from the advertised prize…read more When we showed proof that we clicked on a $65 deal, not $70 deal, the owner still refuses to adjust the bill

I have attended a few events at The Redd now and find this venue to be excellent. Sometimes it…read moreseems as though Portland has a shortage of large venues and this one certainly fills that need. Their mission is specifically to advance an equitable and restorative regional food system. So all of the events I've attended there have been on that theme (a CSA Fair, Urban Gleaners Summer Supper, etc). They also do private events like weddings. As an event attendee, the space lend itself well to a clear check-in and a good layout both indoors and outdoors. I find the interior inspiring, with very tall ceilings and a rustic/industrial vibe honoring the history of the inner SE industrial area.

Came here on the last Sunday of April '26, with 30 minutes to spare before they closed. Got a…read morenearby street parking. There are lots of options in terms of vintage clothing, jewelry, household items, etc. The vendors I encountered were friendly, helpful, and offered great deals ( I assume it's because they were about to close and wanted to get their stuff sold). They have food, drinks, on-site bathrooms inside the building, and many more vendors in there. Next time I'll come early to have more time to look around for cool items.

A friend invited me to join her for Enchanted Spellbound Sunday Brunch & Crafts that was held at…read morethe Rae Loft venue. It's a pretty cool event space. We had to wait out in the hall for a bit while they finished setting up. I wandered around checking things out, which was fun. The craft experience was crafting glass ornaments using materials with intention, which was fun. I really appreciated that the brunch items had many vegan items. Even the coffee station had the small individual cream from Silk. Bagels with Kite Hill cream cheese, hummus, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and other veggies. Vegan croissants. There was a bar where they had mimosas and other beverages. I enjoyed the experience and look forward to future events!

We hosted a monthly game night in this space and it was an absolute hit! This venue is a dream. The…read morestaff is warm and professional, the space is gorgeous, and the location is convenient. I would tell anyone who will listen that this versatile event space is a must-see!

This is a great venue! We had a fantastic time at the Ali & Ian wedding.... The staff were very…read morefriendly & professional and the event space is beautiful with exceptional plant-life & greenery all throughout. Highly recommend Blockhouse as an event space.

Attended a wedding in this Nursery and it was an amazing venue. Fabulous party space. And you have…read moreflowers and plants already around you in abundance.

Try the caramel sutra! The homemade caramel is special. Really cool space to enjoy your drink.read more

This is a really cool place. The atmosphere and the people are welcoming and accepting. There's a…read morecoffee shop attached to the space, so you can enjoy a good drink; while, you are relaxing, studying, or working. There's also a sanctuary place which is is the chapel itself. It is so comforting to be there. The coffee shop area has multiple seating arrangements which suits every taste. Best bass gets loud because different groups meet there, but for some reason it's not annoying. The bathrooms are clean and private which is a plus.

Really solid cocktail bar! I loved my espresso martini and Hugo spritz I got…read more Ambiance was great. Perfect lighting balance at night. Ended up walking in on a night where they had a jazz band playing which was great. Bartenders were really nice. Good amount of seating. Street parking only.

The IG videos make the food look delish but sadly the quality is not there. Bar service was super…read morefriendly and attentive. ordered the burger, calamari and vietnamese wings. Drink was a gin n tonic cocktail mix off the menu (can't recall the name) burger was basic, just meat, cheese and veggies, the meat was on the dry side - maybe 2 / 5 stars . came with fries, the fries were ok. calamari was great, light and crunchy, not a lot of salt - 3/5 stars Vietnamese wings - these were so disappointing, they came out hot and sweaty, there was a pungent gamey smell in each bite, the bone smelled foul also, either the brine wasn't great or they didn't clean the meat. the batter wasn't crunchy, just really soggy. not a winner like the sticky crunch wings at pok pok or like any other vietnamese restaurant that serves fried drumsticks and wings. not sure what was happening with the wings here but they were horrible - 1 / 5 stars, only ate 1 of 2 because of the funky smell from inside the chicken. had nothing to do with fish sauce either. overall, beautiful on instagram, is worth a visit for drinks but the food is lacking. in a foodie City like Portland that's just sad. I guess these are appropriate for happy hour menu items.

The Loft at 8th was the perfect venue for our August wedding! We loved having the flexibility of an…read moreindoor/outdoor space and the location was perfect (easy parking, etc.). Coordinating with The Loft before the wedding was always easy - quick to respond to emails and provide thoughtful, clear answers. The only hiccup we had was with the event insurance - The Loft requires a specific type of insurance coverage that our wedding planner had never heard of before. None of the large insurance companies (i.e. State Farm) would provide the coverage so we needed to use the insurance provided by VT, which ended up pushing our budget a couple hundred dollars higher than expected. Otherwise, our wedding day was perfect - everyone was incredibly helpful and flexible. We even had a bridesmaid leave something at the venue Saturday night - when we went Sunday morning, one of the owners of VT happened to be there and he was gracious in letting us into the venue to find the item. Definitely sets the tone of customer service for his company! Thank you VT and The Loft, for helping make our wedding such a great day!

I held off on posting this for over a month after my wedding, hoping the venue would meet me in the…read moremiddle. After two weeks of no response and no real effort toward a solution, I feel obligated to share my experience. From the start, I was handed off to three different coordinators. I let it go at first, but looking back, it made planning inconsistent and stressful. Two weeks before the wedding, the main planner went on vacation right when deadlines were due, and I had to work with yet another new person. The day of the wedding, my guests were warned about unauthorized alcohol, and I took full responsibility and followed the contract by closing the bar immediately. That issue was handled and moved on from. What wasn't handled professionally was the food. I paid almost $5000 for the catering buyout to bring in my own restaurant and signed a liability waiver. Despite that, staff told guests they couldn't take leftovers before even speaking to me. I had to go back and forth with the day-of manager just to get them to allow it. Even then, they cleared food off tables while some guests were still eating or had just stepped away, and combined multiple tables' entrées onto single platters. I also had a 12-hour rental, yet cleanup started early, and tables were being taken down before our agreed end time. It made us and our guests feel rushed to leave. My event was supposed to go until 11:00pm, but this is what the venue looked like 10:15pm. My 12-hour rental was from 12:00pm-12:00am, I factored in the last hour for vendors to clean up. However the venue obviously started the cleaning up a lot earlier than expected. I tried to resolve this privately, and was told that they would follow up about this, but I haven't heard from them in two weeks. Mind you I've been consistently trying to contact them via email and phone, but they have been again, not really addressing my concerns and taking an upward of 7-14 days to respond. At that point, I felt I had no choice but to leave an honest review so future couples know what to expect.

I've been attending and helping out at Xhurch for several years now, and the venue consistently…read moreholds interesting art and lecture events, spanning the traditional (sculpture) and the new medium (VR) spectrum. A phenom of a performance space and hub for community involvement, I hope it continues to thrive for many more years to come.

Taking the "Arts" part of Alberta Arts District seriously, Xhurch stands as a representative…read moreremnant of Portland's history of worship. Originally home to a Jewish synagogue, and then a variety of Christian (and primarily African American) churches over time, it now houses an artistic community, in the form of both a small venue space (best for groups of say, 50 or less) during the summer, and an artist residency program in the winter. I attended for a "Summer of Science" lecture series, started by a lady who just started asking her friends to give presentations about sciencey things. Its owners and xhurch-goers help keep the rapidly diminishing cult of Portland quirkiness alive, and I love it for that. The building's a little run-down and in need of some love, but aren't we all? The owners are aiming for promotion and preservation of the space and collaborative artistic spirit, and what with the world today, it's just nice to know that some folks out there still want to believe.

While on Earth has been on my socials and I finally visited. It is a shop that brings a smile to my…read moreface. It is in a new building off Sandy. The building has many small businesses arranged along a hall, it reminds me of a similar building filled with creative businesses on Williams. Inside you will find books, stationary, art supplies, design goods, apparel, accessories, craft kits, journals, and home goods. It would be a great spot for gifts. Children may enjoy the kits and adults may enjoy the inspirational books. Can adults do kits? Of course. You can even find a gift for yourself! Do you need a DIY perfume kit? They have unusual items you will not find elsewhere. It is sometimes the clubhouse for Portland's social practice art world. The store has an upstairs rental space and there are often craft and creative workshops there. Much of their inventory is online too. While on earth we should be doing the best we can to improve things. While on Earth the store is a shop for creativity and inspiration. And gifting is one of our social practices which improves things.

From the owner: While on Earth is a retail shop and event space offering a highly curated mix of offerings to help…read moreconnect you with your inner creativity, creative spaces, and each other. Offering apparel, books, music, art kits, home goods, art prints, workshops, creative events and so much more. While on Earth's aim is to help you fart around and stay curious!

An amazing place to watch a concert. It's a small venue, so there's a Good view from almost every…read moreseat and the sound is great. I will note that the seats are hard and narrow so it is not the most comfortable place for every type of body. The staff are excellent, bartenders are fast, and there are plenty of bathrooms. Try the margarita on tap - it's delicious! Whoever does the booking chooses great bands. I've seen the Indigo Girls and Team Dresch thus far.

I saw a show at Revolution Hall yesterday. It was actually my first time to this venue, though I…read morehave heard great things about their roof deck as well as the lawn in front for dogs. This review is specifically for the experience of visiting the auditorium. The highlight of the visit was the ample staffing. At every doorway and intersection, there was someone there to provide instructions on where to go or what to do, and all with a smile. The not so great: the seats are mildly uncomfortable and feel slightly tilted forward. The auditorium was also very hot during the show. I was sweating while staying seated. I didn't indulge in a before or after-show drink, but there are plenty of ways to do so if you are so inclined. It looks like you can bring food and drink into the auditorium. The sound quality was good. I would come back to a show here! I would also like to explore more of the building, including their bars and restaurants, and being nosy about what offices are located throughout.