The Short List: May 22-25

Woo! Long weekend! If you’re worried about having enough things to do, worry no more. Here are just a few options for big fun.

 

Opens May 22

City-Fair

Portland Rose Festival & CityFair

It’s that time of year! Kick off the biggest celebration of the City of Roses with Opening Night Fireworks at the downtown waterfront, then stay and play at CityFair, featuring carnival rides, live music, exotic animals, and the Rose Festival Museum. $7 admission for ages 7 and up ($5 in advance), ride tickets additional, rosefestival.org

 

May 22

one world chorus

Aaron Nigel Smith and the 1World Chorus in Concert

An all-ages concert featuring cultural music from around the world and tunes from Aaron Nigel Smith’s new album, “Celebrating Bob Marley.” The 1World Chorus is comprised of kids ages 8-12 from diverse backgrounds collaborating to create music and performance. Free, oneworldchorus.org

 

May 22-24

filmed by bike

13th Annual Filmed By Bike Film Festival & Street Party

Featuring the world’s best bike films, this festival kicks off on Friday night with a free street party in the Hollywood District. Record a video in the bike confessional storytelling booth, enjoy live entertainment and dance along, take silly photobooth pics, and more. Free, festival screening tickets $11-42, filmedbybike.org

 

May 23-25

multnomah county fair

109th Annual Multnomah County Fair

An event so jam-packed with fun, you’ll need three days to get through it all. Ride the Oaks Park rides, pet rabbits and chickens (and a camel!), check out local talent onstage, make spin art, cheer at the pig races, even walk on water. Free admission and parking, some activities cost extra, multnomahcountyfair.org

 

May 24

tillamook

Tillamook Forest Center – Nature’s Yucky

Learn about the surprising and icky side of nature, like the fact that turkey vultures poop on their own feet (gross)! Inspired by the book “Nature’s Yucky!” by Lee Ann Landstrom & Karen I. Shragg. Free, tillamookforestcenter.com