Cultural Hotspots by Neighborhood
Wherever you go in Portland, you’re never far from an art house cinema, performance space or gallery. You're never more than five minutes from a brewpub or gourmet coffee shop, and always just a puddle’s jump away from a farmers market, park or garden. It’s easy to find your way around Portland’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Below is a snapshot of Portland arts and cultural hotspots by neighborhood. In a hurry? Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events. 
Downtown Cultural District
Pearl District / Northwest
Old Town / Chinatown
North / Northeast
Southeast
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Downtown Cultural District
In the heart of downtown Portland, you can explore some of the city’s major institutions for the fine and performing arts.
First Thursday Gallery Walk / Portland Art Dealers Association
Join the First Thursday Gallery Walk (first Thursday of every month) for gallery receptions and show openings in galleries throughout the Pearl District, Old Town/Chinatown and downtown Portland.
www.firstthursday.org/
www.padaoregon.org
Oregon Historical Society
A collection of more than 85,000 artifacts, an extensive research library and myriad education programs illustrate Oregon's history.
1200 SW Park Avenue
Phone:503-222-1741
www.ohs.org/
Portland Art Museum
One of the 25 largest museums in the country, with impressive touring exhibitions and permanent collections, including the centers for Northwest and Native American Art.
1219 SW Park Avenue
Phone: 503-295-4979
www.portlandartmuseum.org/
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
A complex of venues hosting eight resident companies as well as touring musical acts, lecturers and comedians.
1111 SW Broadway
Phone: 503-248-4335
www.pcpa.com/
Northwest Film Center
Year-round programming, including classes, screenings and lectures. Presents the Portland International Film Festival each February.
1119 SW Park Avenue
Phone: 503- 221-1156
www.nwfilm.org/
Pearl District / Northwest
The Pearl District is a former industrial shell now housing a continually emerging collection of art galleries, loft apartments, boutiques, restaurants and performance spaces. A little farther west is the more established polish of Nob Hill, or "Northwest," with its boutiques, cafes and various theater offerings.
ArtistsRep
A professional theater company dedicated to challenging artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate environment.
1516 SW Alder Street
Phone: 503-241-1278
www.artistsrep.org/
BodyVox
Nationally touring dance company with a well-honed combination of theatricality, beauty and humor.
1300 NW Northrup
Phone: 503-229-0627
www.bodyvox.com/
CoHo Productions
Northwest neighbors offering more experimental works and late-night shows.
2257 NW Raleigh Street
Phone: 503-220-2646
www.cohoproductions.org/
First Thursday Gallery Walk / Portland Art Dealers Association
Join the First Thursday Gallery Walk (first Thursday of every month) for gallery receptions and show openings in galleries throughout the Pearl District, Old Town/Chinatown and downtown Portland.
www.firstthursday.org/
www.padaoregon.org
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA)
Curating exhibits and performances by some of the world’s most important and talked-about artists, including many right here in Portland.
224 NW 13th, #305
Phone: 503-242-1419
www.pica.org/
Shop the Pearl
This website showcases all that shines in the Pearl - from the annual "Art in the Pearl" to wine tastings, cooking classes, incredible art and dining experiences, and more.
Old Town / Chinatown
The original heart of Portland - with museums, galleries, restaurants and attractions celebrating Portland's rich cultural heritage.
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
An urban oasis of pavilions, rocks, plants and walkways surrounding an 8,000-square-foot pond.
Northwest Third Avenue at Everett Street
Phone: 503-228-8131
www.portlandchinesegarden.org/
Portland Saturday Market
The Portland Saturday Market — open Sundays too — is the largest continuously operated open-air arts and crafts market in the nation. Talk directly to the artists and learn about their creative styles and products. Rain or shine, the market is open Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve.
108 W. Burnside Street
Phone: 503-222-6072
www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/
Oregon Jewish Museum
The museum maintains the largest collection in existence of the documented and visual history of the Jewish people of Oregon.
310 NW Davis
Phone: 503-226-3600
www.ojm.org/
Oregon Maritime Center and Museum
Museum on board the historic Sternwheeler “ Portland” on the Willamette River.
At the sea wall at the foot of Pine street.
Phone: 503-224-7724
www.oregonmaritimemuseum.org/
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center serves as a focal point for the preservation and sharing of the history and culture of the Japanese American community.
121 NW 2nd Ave
Phone: 503.224.1458
www.oregonnikkei.org
Cast Iron Architecture
One of the nation's largest collections of cast-iron buildings resides in the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. Explore the ornate detail and craftsmanship of this famous architectural style.
Art Galleries
A growing number of galleries and studios make Old Town/ Chinatown exciting arts district.
www.oldtownchinatown.org/featured-galleries.html
Portland Underground Tours
Delve into the depth of Portland's shadier past in this network of tunnels and secret rooms.
Phone: 503-622-4798
www.shanghaitunnels.info/
Portland Walking Tours
Underground Portland: The dark and sordid side of Portland — Daily
www.portlandwalkingtours.com/tours/underground.htm
North / North East
Northeast Alberta and Broadway streets are home to the majority of this area's galleries, clothing boutiques, and restaurants serving everything from soul food to vegan fare.
Alberta Arts District
Another emerging center of creativity in Portland -- Northeast Alberta Street -- buzzes with activity on the last Thursday of each month during the aptly named “Last Thursday” art walk. Galleries, clothing boutiques and cafes dot this constantly evolving area.
Art on Alberta
2215 NE Alberta Street
www.artonalberta.org/
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
A community-based arts center focused on culturally diverse programming.
5340 North Interstate Avenue
Phone: 503-823-4322
www.ifcc-arts.org/
Kennedy School
Circa 1912 schoolhouse-turned-hotel/restaurant/movie theater/bar/performance space.
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Phone: 503-249-3983
www.kennedyschool.com/
South East
More hippie than haute, the Southeast scene is endlessly eclectic. Hawthorne Boulevard and Belmont Street feature storefronts and dining spots that are quirky, colorful and inviting.
Do Jump!
Enter a world where humor, music, dance, theater, acrobatics and ideas ignite. Performances at the Echo Theatre, just off Hawthorne Boulevard.
1515 S.E. 37th Ave.
Phone: 503-231-1232
www.dojump.org/
Imago Theatre
This company is best known for its production FROGZ, whose creature/actors slink, slither and saunter across the stage.
17 SE 8th Ave.
Phone: 503-231-9581
www.imagotheatre.com/
Profile Theater Project
Dedicated to exploring the work of a major playwright each season.
3430 SE Belmont St.
Phone: 503-242-0080
www.profiletheatre.org/
Bagdad Theatre
Built in 1927, this ornate movie palace is just one of Portland's view 'n' brew theaters, lovingly restored by the McMenamin brothers. Grab a microbrew, pizza and catch a movie for around $10.
3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd
Phone: 503-236-9234
www.mcmenamins.com/
Miracle Theatre
The Northwest’s premier Hispanic arts and culture organization.
425 SE 6th Ave.
Phone: 503-236-7253
www.milagro.org/
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