July in the Pearl District kicks off with an electric World Cup Watch Party at 10 Barrel Brewing Co. on Wednesday, July 1st. The excitement doubles the next day on July 2nd with both the Picnic in the Pearl street festival and the iconic First Thursday Gallery Walk taking over the neighborhood. Throughout the rest of the month, you can find your zen with outdoor Yoga in the Park or spend leisurely weekends browsing fresh, local flavors at the bustling Pearl Farmers Market.

We’re kicking things off this Thursday with First Thursday in the Pearl District, featuring a brilliant fusion of visual art and local performance at AMP Gallery’s Open Mic Gallery Night. The weekend keeps the momentum going with the debut of the new Pearl District Farmers Market—your new Sunday go-to for fresh local finds. To top it all off, Portland Book Week is taking over the city from June 5–14 with neighborhood book crawls across our legendary indie shops. Grab your tote bags and your walking shoes; June is serving up the very best of local culture!

With summer just around the corner and the sun finally shining, it’s the perfect time to explore the Pearl District. Our latest post covers the First Thursday Artist Gallery Walk, PNCA exhibitions, the Ales and Arts Market, and Tacos N’ Tequila. Soak up the sun and the local talent!

Discover the best spring events in Portland's Pearl District — First Thursday Street Gallery, gallery walks, Sips of Spring at Battle Creek Cellars, PDNA business networking, and the Pearl Earth Day Cleanup.