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Week of 3–9 July 2026 21 events this week
Saturday, 4 July
Music
Editor's Pick

Heartbeat Silent Disco Independence 4th of July

Mt. Hood Brewing Co. - Tilikum Station · Portland

Dance under the fireworks on the Tilikum Bridge with wireless headphones — a genuinely fun twist on a Portland July 4th.

Community
Editor's Pick

Light Up the Sky at Wonderlove

WonderLove · Portland

Rooftop fireworks with a live lineup on the Fourth — Portland's most communal way to watch the sky light up.

Music

INDEPARTURE - 4th of July Rooftop Celebration

Departure Restaurant + Lounge · Portland

Three stages and 15 DJs on one of Portland's best rooftops — a proper way to watch the city light up on the 250th.

Kids & Family

IndepenDANCE at Wonderlove

WonderLove · Portland

A Fourth of July dance party built for families — WonderLove's all-ages floor is the right place to start the holiday.

Arts & Culture

Forum on the 4th: Artists' Biennial Closing

Oregon Contemporary · Portland

The Artists' Biennial closes at Oregon Contemporary — catch the final hours of this year's exhibition before it's gone.

Music

Daft Disko: Portland

The Den · Portland

A Daft Punk tribute night at The Den — good call for a summer Saturday out without the kids.

Sunday, 5 July
Sports & Fitness 13:00
Editor's Pick

Great Falls Park Hike - Free Entry Day

Great Falls Park · Fairfax

Free entry to Great Falls Park — pack a lunch and let the kids run the trails along one of the most dramatic stretches of the Potomac.

Music

Lassi Sunday: Red, White & Bollywood Edition with DJ Prashant

WonderLove · Portland

DJ Prashant spins Bollywood, Afro House, and EDM on a rooftop with Portland skyline views — cold mango lassi in hand.

Sports & Fitness 13:01

Beginners Pickleball Instruction

Dufief Elementary School · North Potomac

Learn pickleball from scratch at a local school gym — loaner paddles provided, just bring $5 and comfortable shoes.

Community

Native Plants for Portland Gardens

Portland Nursery Division · Portland

Portland Nursery experts walk you through which natives thrive locally — practical advice you'll actually use in your own backyard.

Food & Drink

Catchin Sunsets Portland Day Party

The Xport Rooftop Lounge · Portland

Rooftop drinks with a Bacardi-sponsored sunset backdrop — casual Sunday vibes in Portland.

Arts & Culture

Koi Fish Paint Night at Solo Club

The Solo Club · Portland

Guided canvas session in a relaxed bar setting — a low-pressure way to actually finish a painting for once.

Sports & Fitness 14:16

Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball Players

Dufief Elementary School · North Potomac

Drop-in competitive pickleball for intermediate and advanced players at Dufief — expect fast rallies and real competition.

Monday, 6 July
Food & Drink

Demi-finale Concours du Meilleur Apprenant Sommelier Caviste

Young sommeliers-in-training compete for a coveted regional title — a rare chance to watch tomorrow's wine talent in action.

Community 23:00

Build a Reasoning Model Study Group - Chapter 3

Herndon Fortnightly Library Conference Room · Herndon

A hands-on coding study group tackling LLM evaluation methods — bring your laptop and questions, no expert background required.

Tuesday, 7 July
Music 22:30

Suit & Mai Tai Live - Terrific Tuesday Summer Concert

Paramus bandshell · Paramus

A free summer night at the Paramus Bandshell with live classic rock and pop — stay late and dance under the stars.

Community

Familles d'accueil Webconférence

Online info session for foster families covering legal status, obligations, and support — practical if you're considering or already in the role.

Wednesday, 8 July
Kids & Family
Editor's Pick

All Ages Community Gardening

Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center (ELC) · Oregon City

Hands-on growing skills for the whole family — kids dig in while adults pick up real techniques to take home.

Community

Pizza, Beer & Learn How to Buy a Home in 2026

919 NE 19th Ave suite 100 · Portland

Free pizza and straight talk on buying a home in 2026 — a genuinely useful Wednesday night if you're eyeing the market.

Thursday, 9 July
Arts & Culture

Aloka Ground Lab with Graham Slick

Yoga On Yamhill · Portland

A sound bath led by Graham Slick — an hour of bowls and breathwork to genuinely reset before the week ahead.

Arts & Culture

Amati Supreme: Hear the Unheard

Pearl Audio Video · Portland

Audiophiles gather at Pearl Audio Video to hear the Sonus faber Amati Supreme — one of the world's most celebrated speakers — in an intimate listening session.