The Ultimate Portland (OR) Shopping Thread

[djblisk]

Guys,

I'm gonna be at the Hilton on 6th street until Friday. Are these places close to where I am. I don't have a car and will be walking.

 

[jaychiz]

any interesting PDX goings on this weekend? coming down from BC for the long weekend

i want a Cut Copy ticket if anyone's got extras

 

[mymil]

Guys,
I'm gonna be at the Hilton on 6th street until Friday. Are these places close to where I am. I don't have a car and will be walking.

Yeah, you're right downtown, so close to a lot of things. And if anything is farther than walking distance, there is a streetcar that runs throughout downtown and good public transportation throughout Portland. You're like a 10 minute walk from Frances May, which is only four minutes away from the Blackbox building (Tanner Goods, Dunderdon, Blackbird). Also only a few minutes from Higgins restaurant, which I think is pretty great---world class service, an immense beer selection, and excellent food.

any interesting PDX goings on this weekend? coming down from BC for the long weekend
i want a Cut Copy ticket if anyone's got extras

I don't know what kind of stuff you're into, but:
http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/EventSearch
http://www.wweek.com/portland/events
http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/arts-and-entertainment/find-an-event/
Wordstock is this weekend if you're into literature.

 

[jaychiz]

i just meant any festivals or annual events that happen to be going on

looking for a non top-40 dance party as well, electro-house-indie-dance-whatnot

 

[mymil]

i just meant any festivals or annual events that happen to be going on
looking for a non top-40 dance party as well, electro-house-indie-dance-whatnot

Well, Wordstock that I mentioned above is one. Of the resources I linked, Portland Monthly Magazine has the most curated list of events. I think Portland Fashion Week will still have events going on this weekend. Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Tattoo Expo. I don't know what else, and I can't help on the dance party front, sorry.

 

[reedobandito]

Hahaha a Portland dance party would be so awkward and sweaty and pasty white

 

[jaychiz]

just like Girl Talk shows

 

[pdxpdx]

If you want a dance party you gotta go to the East side. Branx, Rotture or the Holocene usually have good weekend nights, but sometimes they have other kinds of shows. Its a cheap cab ride over or you can take the 14 or 15 bus across the river. Grab a copy of the Portland Mercury or the Willamette Week (the free papers) and you can find out what's going on.

 

[eglbc]

The do over on sunday at produce row. Last of the season, not to be missed. theres also a cut copy after party at holocene w/ cutcopy djs.

anyone going to 1st thurs tonight?
Starting at blackbird event and winding my way down to breezeblock gallery ect...

 

[reedobandito]

Yea, I thought about hitting up the Black Box party, see a few friends there.

Man, Starfucker was so good last night

 

[mymil]

The men's clothing store in Morgan's Alley (I can't remember the name) is having a going out of business sale this Friday from 5-8pm. Everything is 40-70% off, if I recall correctly. Morgan's Alley is 515 SW Broadway, where European Master Tailor is. I'm not sure what they carry, since I never went in, but it looked decent from the windows.

 

[oboy_oboy]

Walked by inner windows on way to Derek's (excellent cobbler, if anyone needs one in PDX). Not much to get excited about: Joe's Jeans, Ben Sherman, etc. I suppose if you're interested in those, they may have some good "deals." but I wouldn't waste your time.

 

[pdxpdx]

Dereks is a good shop and he always does a nice job on resoles and what not. Recommended. Anybody know a decent tailor downtown for suit alterations? I have a suit I need work on and want it done right.

 

[reedobandito]

I hear European Master Tailor is excellent. I'm about to take my Black Fleece suit there myself. Called him and he estimated about $125 for a number of alterations

 

[mymil]

I hear European Master Tailor is excellent. I'm about to take my Black Fleece suit there myself. Called him and he estimated about $125 for a number of alterations

Yeah, Sylvian is great! I've had him do a couple sportcoats and a bunch of trousers, including adding side tabs to a pair after hemming them. He understands tailoring, and we've worked together to get things how I went them. He has his own ideas, but he's been getting more of a sense of how I like things to fit. Very pleased with our interactions and his tailoring.