Portland's breweries go big with nonalcoholic beer

Delegation to Visit Portugal

A delegation of Portland’s elected officials will visit Portugal to learn from that country’s landmark decriminalization of drugs. The trip, sponsored by Measure 110 advocacy group Health Justice Recovery Alliance, includes Multnomah County district attorney Mike Schmidt, county chair Jessica Vega Pederson, the president of the Portland Police Association, and Republican state Rep. Lily Morgan — who, together, represent the gamut of opinion on drug decriminalization. [KATU]

Camas Teachers Return to Work

The school year began with a strike, instead of classes, in Camas, Wash. But the district and teachers have reached a tentative agreement, and schools open today. [KOIN]

Limited Budget Troubles from Downtown’s Declining Property Values

If downtown properties lost even half their value, the city would still lose less than $4 million in tax revenue. That’s a tiny fraction of Portland’s $7.1 billion budget. [Portland Business Journal]

Portland Passes Ordinance Barring Hard Drugs in Public Places

Portland City Council voted to bar the public consumption of hard drugs — a symbolic move at this point, since the city is currently preempted by state law from regulating illegal drugs. Catch up on that and other local news on this week’s news roundup. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

🎥 ‘Elvis of Cambodia’ | Friday | 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. premiere of a 2023 documentary about Cambodia’s most famous singer includes a Q&A with the director. [$15.38, Hollywood]

🏰 Every Castle, Ranked | Friday | 8 p.m.

Lindy West’s new comedy act is all about the now-40-something’s adventures through her “fears, aspirations, disappointments, the history of toilets, and what it means to be a star.” [$32.18, Brooklyn]

🎨 Keepers of OurStory: A Discussion With Black Elder Artists | Saturday | 2 - 3 p.m.

The opening program for the Portland Art Museum’s “Black Artists of Oregon” exhibit features a discussion led by curator Intisar Abioto that includes artists Adriene Cruz, Bobby Fouther, Richard Brown, and Isaka Shamsud-Din. [Free, Downtown]

🎉 The Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

There’ll be Native musicians, dancers, artists, and jewelers at this East Portland celebration. [Free, Parkrose]

🎉 Goat Blocks Block Party | Saturday | 12- 5 p.m.

The Belmont goats have long since been gentrified away, but their name is still there. A different set of party goats will be in attendance for the block party, which also includes treats for humans from Kachka and gelato for canine companions from Swell. [Free, Buckman]

🐉 Portland Dragon Boat Festival | Saturday - Sunday | 9 a.m.

Watch the races this weekend! [Free, Downtown Waterfront]

👂 ‘32 Sounds’ | Friday - Saturday | 8 - 9:30 p.m.

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green immerses his audience in 32 stories of sounds. You’ll get your own set of high-tech headphones to aid in the experience. [$50, Downtown]

🇷🇸 Serbian Fest | Saturday - Sunday | 11 a.m.

Watch or join in traditional kolo dancing. Savor traditional foods like roast pig and lamb to live music. [Free, Milwaukie]

🐱 Kitten Snuggle | Sunday | 1 - 4 p.m.

Sign up to get your own personal five-minute cuddle time with a kitten. The donations go to animal rescue group Northwest Animal Companions. Also: kittens are available for adoption. [$5, Grants Park]

🪩 Sundaze at Laurelhurst Park with Heartbeat Silent Disco | Sunday | 5 - 8 p.m.

Dance to your own music (or at least the channel of your choice). [$11.26, Laurelhurst]

Banning Public Drug Use, Dying Trees, and A Long Commute for Students

(Warning: Explicit) Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Portland’s push to ban drugs again, the city’s inability to keep its trees alive, and a big switcheroo for one local school. Joining lead producer John Notarianni on this week’s news roundup are Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel and City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan M. Vance.