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🖼️ How well do you know Portland museums?
November 20, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning! I took a couple of days off and pledged not to think about work, as one does. But I faced an unusual complication: I started my long weekend at Powell’s. And in case you haven’t seen it yet, there’s a giant City Cast Portland billboard right there — one of three that are up right now. Have you spotted them?
What's CITY Talking About
$7M Proposed Antitrust Settlement With Rent Setting
Attorney General Dan Rayfield yesterday announced a $7 million settlement with the largest landlord in the country. Oregon and nine other states had sued Greystar Management Services LLC: They accused the company of violating antitrust laws — using software that recommended rent increases based on data from a bunch of landlord competitors. This comes as Portland City Council is weighing whether to ban landlords from using algorithms to set rent. [OPB]
The Best (Mostly Indoor) Rainy Season Activities
No lift tickets are needed to explore some of the best, mostly indoor fall activities around Portland. Eden Dawn, co-author of “The Portland Book of Dates,” recommends the best board games, escape rooms, rainy-season hikes, and hot springs. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
Waterfront Blues Is Growing
The Waterfront Blues Festival is a highlight of Portland's summer months, so it was big news when organizers announced cuts for this past summer — decreasing the number of days from four to two. But now the festival is growing again — increasing to three days for 2026. [Oregonian]
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Test Your Knowledge of Portland Museums
Today’s the grand opening of the Rothko Wing of the Portland Art Museum. To celebrate, here are some questions to test your knowledge of Portland’s museum scene:
The first question links to a longer quiz. The answers appear after each question, so you can learn as you go.
What To Do
Thursday, Nov. 20
- 🎨 Grand Opening of Mark Rothko Pavilion (free admission) | Portland Art Museum
- 🖼️ Mary Henry: A Long Unbroken Line | Portland Art Museum
- 🎵 Musica Mixta: East Meets West | Bar Botellón (Kerns)
- 🎙️ Voices Rock Portland Fall Show | The Den (Buckman)
- 🍷 Nouveau Nouveau Fête | Division Winemaking @ The Wine Yard (Hosford-Abernethy)
- 🎬 Wicked: For Good | Cinema 21
Friday, Nov. 21
- 🎭 Portland Opera: La Bohème | Keller Auditorium
- 🎵 Joshua Radin | Aladdin Theater
- 🕺 Can Can's 'Twas the Night Before Nutcracker | Paris Theatre (Old Town)
- 🎬 Carte Blanche: Matt Wolf + Pee-Wee As Himself (PLUS PLUS Fest) | PAM Cut’s Tomorrow Theater
- 🎭 Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women | Center Stage
- 🎨 Grand Opening of Mark Rothko Pavilion (free admission) | Portland Art Museum
Today on City Cast Portland
Your Guide To Escape the Gray and Enjoy Portland’s Rainy Season
Portland's rainy season can sometimes feel endless and draining. That's why today we're talking with Eden Dawn, our resident creator of good times. She’s the co-author of “The Portland Book of Dates” and has plenty of ideas to enjoy our city, even when it's raining all day. She's sharing her list of the best places to go and the most fun things to do that don’t involve a ski pass.
All of a sudden your life feels very charming like a Nora Ephron rom-com, as opposed to just being in the sad gray times.
🙏 A moment for thanks: Martha C. is our latest City Cast Portland Neighbor. We’re glad to have your support. Thanks for joining! If you’re curious about becoming a member, there’s more info here.
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