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Safe and Free at Matt
Dishman -- The Matt Dish-
man Community Center, 77 N.E.
Knott St., has opened its doors to
teenagers this summer as part of a plan
to provide safe and free activities for youth, age 18
and younger through Portland Parks and Recreation.
Registration is required.
Summer Reading for Kids -- Kids of all ages can
sign up at any neigh-
borhood library of the
Multnomah County
Library system for a
free summer reading
program that entices
kids to read for plea-
sure and maintain the
skills they learned during the school year, while also
encouraging lifelong library use.
Michael Jackson Tribute --
Spirit Mountain Casino pays
homage to one of the greatest en-
tertainers of all time with a trib-
ute show to Michael Jackson by
Legacy, a cast of dynamic per-
formers, featuring Luis Castillo,
a.k.a. LC Jackson. The tribute
group has been delighting fans of
all ages since 2009. Performanc-
es are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday,
Aug. 8. The audience will enjoy all the classics, in-
cluding Beat It, Billy Jean, and Smooth Criminal.
Science of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not -- What’s
more amazing that Rob-
ert Ripley’s legendary
compendium of oddities,
anomalies and fantastic
feats? The science that
underlies them! OMSI
presents “The Science
of Ripley’s Believe It or
Not!” a 6,000 square foot
interactive exhibit that ex-
plores the real science behind the unbelievable. The
collection of intriguing objects and astonishing arti-
facts is open through Sept. 7.
Summer Kids in the Park -- Another schedule of
fun and healthy activities for kids during the sum-
mer months is now underway in three of Gresham’s
largest parks. Free and open to all kids under 18,
events are scheduled for two hours every weekday
at Main City, Vance and Red Sunset parks. A free
lunch will be served, and kids can just drop in. No
advance registration is required.
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A.J. Java Hosts Concerts -- A.J. Java, a communi-
ty 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 pot-
pourri of Latin sounds.
Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylves-
ter and his band perform Friday, Aug. 7 at the Blue
Diamond; Saturday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at Bantu Island
for the Alberta Street Fair; and Saturday, Aug. 8 at 9
a.m. at the Spare Room.
Soulful Showcase -- Blac-
que Butterfly presents spoken
word, live music 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. Groo-
vin’ 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 schedule, an-
nouncements and more information, visit the web-
site groovinhighsteppers.com
Portland’s Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday
Market in Old Town brings some of Oregon’s best
handmade products, good eats and live entertain-
ment from street musicians and other artists. Lo-
cated next to the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito
Parkway, Saturday Market is also open every Sun-
day through Christmas Eve.
Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Mil-
lennium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live per-
formances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to
meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule.
Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and fam-
ily variety comedy 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
Celebration 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 Riv-
er Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover
or minimum purchase. For more information, visit
pdxjazz.com.
Farmers Market at the Square -- Local farmers,
food producers and hot food vendors from all over
the region fill Pioneer Courthouse Square, Port-
land’s downtown living room, each Monday from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 28.
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 classi-
cal musical performances in Portland as part of a
unique program called Music for All. Participating
organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Port-
land Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music
Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland
Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music,
Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Inter-
national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Ro-
mana and Portland Vocal Consort.
Discount Admission -- OMSI visitors pay only $2
per person for general admission on the first Sunday
of each month as well as discounted admission of
$5 to the Planetarium, OMIMAX Theater and USS
Blueback submarine.