Ello's Top Ten City Events in Portland April 4-10

Art 

I Madman Art Exhibit & Book Signing - Floating World Comics
Thurs., April 7  6-10pm  Free

Book release and art exhibit with MADMAN creator, Michael Allred. While the prolific and popular artist is currently handling artwork for the Vertigo horror soap opera, IZOMBIE, he will also celebrate the release of two awesome new MADMAN books this "First Thursday". Floating World Comics: 20 Nw Fifth Ave.

Business

Search Engine Marketing Tips and Tactics – at MacForce 
 Tues. April 5  4-5:30pm - Free

Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy Northwest and get some search engine marketing tips and tactics that you can implement immediately at this free seminar. I've attended one of these seminars with Colleen and you won't regret attending. Lots of great info! 100 SE Salmon Portland, OR 97214

 

Community

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk For MS - Portland Pioneer Courthouse  Sat., April 9+16  10am

Participants will be walking across Oregon and SW Washington on Saturdays, April 9 + 16 to raise money for the fight against MS.National  MS Society, Oregon Chapter events help raise awareness and support for vital programs and services for over 7,200 individuals and families living with MS in Oregon and SW Washington. REGISTER

Dining 

Downtown Portland Chocolate Walk - Sat., April 10  1-4:30 pm  Cost is $49

Deadline to register is 4 PM on April 9

Local chocolate enthusiast and science instructor, Savina Darzes, will guide the tour through downtown Portland to six or more locations to sample fine chocolates. The tour lasts about 3 1/2 hours covering approximately 2 miles. Darzes will talk about chocolate-making and local history. Tour includes Leonidas, Teuscher’s, Moonstruck, Jake’s Grill, Pazzo’s Bakery and others. Call: 503-334-8422  or go online to:
chocolatetastingandmore.com

Family

PDX Bicycle Show - Oregon Convention Center - Fri.& Sat., April 9-10

Adults-$10 ea at door, Kids-12 & under are Free with paid Adult (Sat.,10am-6pm and Sun.,10am-5pm)

The PDX Bicycle Show offers a variety of family friendly entertainment for all types & levels of bicyclist.Bicycle Show presented by Drive Less/Save More. Lot's of fun activities for all ages, plus Portland’s largest display of bicycles, gear and apparel in one place. MORE 

Oregon Convention Center  777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd.

Home

2011 Spring Plant Sale & Garden Festival - Portland Expo Center  
 Fri.& Sat., April 9-10 10am-3pm

A display and sale of garden art, as well as a huge plant sale. There will be local organizations bringing you more information about programs and services they offer the gardening community.The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon, otherwise known as HPSO, is a non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1985 and dedicated to the promotion of hardy herbaceous perennials. Admission is FREE. 2060 N. Marine Drive 97217

For more info visit: http://www.hardyplantsociety.org/plantsale.htm

* While you're there check out the Northwest Pet & Companion Fair also happening at the Expo Center!  Call for details: 503-287-7541

 

Music

Robert Plant -  Arlene Schnitzer Hall - Tues., April 19 - 7pm  Tickets start at $50

Robert Plant is most famous as lead singer in the English rock band Led Zeppelin of the 70's & 80's as well as his own successful career as a soloist. His unmistakable powerful voice has classified him as one of the greatest vocalist of the Rock genre. The music of Led Zeppelin has stood the test of time, making them what I refer to as "music for the whole family." Only 158 tickets left as of April 4: TICKETS

Sustainable Events

Earth Month Compost Giveaways -Participating Whole Foods Markets - every Sat. in April  Free

Whole Foods Markets along with Recology are giving away compost every Saturday at a different WFM location during this Earth Month of April. You may collect the equivalent of  two 5 gallon buckets of compost for free.  Please bring your own containers. Here is schedule:

April 9th @ Whole Foods Market- Laurelhurst
2825 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97214
April 16th @ Whole Foods Market- Mill Plain
815 SE 160th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683
April 23rd @ Whole Foods Market- Fremont
3535 NE 15th Ave. Portland, OR 97212
April 30th @ Whole Foods Market- Bridgeport
7380 SW Bridgeport Rd. Tigard, OR 97224

Theatre

19th Annual Portland Jewish Film Festival - Through April 17th - Festival passes available

"The Portland Jewish Film Festival explores themes of spirituality and Jewish identity throughout all parts of the world, especially how American Jews perceive themselves in a larger social context. The films, in their abundance, touch on tragedy, embrace humor, and recount the emotional and tangible gains and losses of a people." For schedule and ticket purchases

Around Oregon

8th Annual Pacific City Birding & Blues Festival - Pacific City - Fri.-Sun., April 8-10

For three days discover secrets about the intriguing bird life and wildlife along our spectacular Oregon coast. There will be morning guided field trips and interactive daytime seminars. In the evenings enjoy a sunset, try some fine restaurant fare, check out the art galleries, and warm your soul with blues in the night. There are concerts both Friday and Saturday night plus music around town. TOUR SCHEDULES

Headquartered at Kiawanda Community Center - Call for details:(503) 965-7900