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.
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