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Pearl District's Mid-to-Late August Events: Dive into the Fun and Festivities!
Get ready for a fun-filled mid-to-late August in the Pearl District!
It's a weekend full of art, books, community, and giving back! If you're looking for more activities in the Pearl, be sure to check out Around the Pearl for an incredible list of upcoming events.
Around the Pearl top picks:
Converge 45 Pearl Art Walk: showcasing local Pearl galleries as part of the comprehensive art festival.
Art in the Pearl: arts and crafts festival celebrating creativity and craftsmanship during the Labor Day weekend.
Powells Books: Bookstore Romance Day author lineup! Sex in Romance! Explore the panels and books.
The KGW Back to School Drive: support 15,000 local kids with the supplies they need.

Around the Pearl: August Art Edition
Celebrating Creativity: August’s Must-See Art Events in the Pearl.

Jazz in the Square Recap
Jazz in the Square is a vibrant celebration of community, music, and enjoyment, orchestrated by one of the 95 neighborhood associations and City of Portland to reignite the vibrant energy throughout the Pearl District.

Pearl Picnic Recap
Pearl Picnic Recap
A Community Celebration in the Heart of the Pearl District


Portland’s Original Creative District: July Art Edition
Discover this July’s art exhibits and events!

Picnic in the Pearl District
Enjoy art, food, games, and fun in the heart of Portland’s original creative district!

Age is So Much More Than Just a Number
Celebrate the launch of "Feeling Our Age: Sixty Over Sixty," a collaboration between artist and author Kathleen Cosgrove and The Watermark at the Pearl.


Bill Naito, Portland Legend
We celebrated #AAPIHeritageMonth with a tribute to Bill Naito, a Portland legend.