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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (June 10, 2015)
June 10, 2015 A.J. Java Hosts Concerts -- A.J. Java, a community cafe across the street from Peninsula Park at 6425 N. Albina Ave., welcomes the public to a series of free summer concerts each Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and featuring Cuban sandwiches and a potpourri of Latin sounds. Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band per- form Friday June 12 at the Merry Time in Astoria; Saturday, June 13 at the Spare Room; and Sylvester is a guest with Ed Neumann at Bradford’s on Sunday, June 14. Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents spoken word, live mu- sic and featured artists on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 p.m. at E’Njoni Café, African-Mediterranean cuisine at 910 N. Killingsworth St. Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R. Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance. Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes at the Rockwood Community Center and the Colwood Golf Center. All levels are welcome. No partner is needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee includes both locations. For an event sched- ule, announcements and more information, visit the website groovin- highsteppers.com Portland’s Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday Market in Old Town brings some of Ore- gon’s best handmade products, good eats and live entertain- ment from street musicians and other artists. Located next to the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, Saturday Mar- ket is also open every Sunday through Christmas Eve. Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Millennium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live performances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule. Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and family variety come- dy show in a Saturday Night Live format with local recording and performing artists, bands, dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes place each fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Celebra- tion Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the River Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum purchase. For more information, visit pdx- jazz.com. Oregon Black History -- The Black Museum of Oregon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 420 N.E. Mason St. For more information, call 503-284-0617. Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organi- zations include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Bal- let Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmon- ic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano International, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort. Discount Admission -- OMSI visitors pay only $2 per person for gen- eral admission on the first Sunday of each month as well as discounted admission of $5 to the Planetarium, OMIMAX Theater and USS Blue- back submarine. Page 9
