September Events 2013

9/1
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiative | 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiative brings you a unique cultural experience by bringing together Portland's African American and African business and organizations Come taste the different foods and see the hidden beauty of Africa in Portland's Living Room!





9/5 - 9/8
MusicfestNW
MusicfestNW returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square September 5th through September 8th. After a highly successful 2012, MusicfestNW is expandingto four nights of concerts at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Click here or follow MusicfestNW on Facebook for more information.




9/9
101.9 Kink presents Portland Farmers Market at the Square | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every Monday, nearly 40 local farmers and food artisans will take root in downtown Portland, 'bringing the best of the country to theheart of the city.' For more information click here.






9/10
Trojan Vibrations Pleasure Cart Free Vibrator Giveaway | 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Trojan Vibrations Pleasure Cart Tour will stop in Portland and hand out 3,000 vibrators to the public, free of charge.




9/13
The Standard Volunteer Expo | 11:00am – 1:30pm
The Standard supports many local and regional non-profit organizations!At the Standard Volunteer Expo, the Portland community has the opportunity to learn about them all. The Expo fills the Square with morethan 100 non-profits that serve Portland and the surrounding areas sothat community members can learn about these organizations, sign up tovolunteer with the organization of their choice, and help make adifference in the Portland-area!




9/14
El Grito/ Fiestas Patrias | 11:00am - 11:00pm
Celebrate Central American and Mexican Independence at ElGrito! The celebration will feature authentic Latino food, Artisan Artwork, live dancing, musical acts open to the entire family. This familyfriendly event is a fiesta for all!




9/15
Gay Fair on the Square | 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Portland's Living Room will be transformed into an outdooroutreach center, a place to gather as a community, share passions, andshowcase talents. Included in the Fair will be athletic teams, gay youthgroups, art communities, HIV support groups, and various LGBT business,social and networking groups. We encourage those new to Portland, thoserecently out, considering coming out, or simply wanting to spread theirwings to join us in the Square to see the wonderful things the LGBTcommunity has to offer.




9/16
101.9 Kink presents Portland Farmers Market at the Square | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every Monday, nearly 40 local farmers and food artisans willtake root in downtown Portland, 'bringing the best of thecountry to the heart of the city.' For more information click here.






9/16
Mondays on the Mall
Events & Activities on Downtown's Transit Mall brought to you by Portland Mall Management, Inc. in partnership with TriMet and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Visit www.portlandmall.org for more information.




9/20 - 9/21
Feast Portland Food and Drink Festival | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square will transform into the city's dining room for Feast Portland's grand tasting event-the Oregon Bounty GrandTasting sponsored by Travel Oregon/Oregon Bounty. The40,000-square-foot, award-wining public space will feature wineries, breweries, cheese makers, coffee roasters, distillers, and many of thefeatured regional artisans that landed Oregon's exciting and energeticfood community on the map. Experience the local scene; meet the chefsand the winemakers you've read about, watch cooking demonstrations fromcelebrated local and national chefs, and head to the OregonStoryteller's Circle to listen to the stories of the people who pavedthe way. Fore more information click here.




9/22 - 9/25
Sukkot on the Square
Learn about the Sukkot holiday tradition. For more information click here.




9/22
AIDS Walk Portland 2013 | 9:00am - 2:00pm
AIDS Walk Portland 2013 is the state’s 2nd largest walk, attracting 11,000 people in 2012. Funds raised go to support Cascade AIDS Project’s mission of preventing new HIV infections, caring for and empowering people living with HIV/AIDS, and eliminating HIV/AIDS-related stigma. Registration and entertainment begin at 9:00AM, the walk starts at 11:00AM and ends around 1:30. Prizes, food and friends are all available to those who register and walk. Click here and sign up!






9/23
101.9 Kink presents Portland Farmers Market at the Square | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every Monday, nearly 40 local farmers and food artisans will take root in downtown Portland, 'bringing the best of the country to the heart of the city.' For more information click here.






9/24
Shine a Light on Addiction and Recovery | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
An event open to the public featuring a vigil with glo-sticks, speakers and music. Informational brochures and flyers will be available for people to take to learn more about addiction treatment, recovery and related programs and services.




9/27
8th Annual American Indian Day Celebration | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) and other local Indian organizations for their 8th Annual “American Indian Day Celebration”. The event will include Northwest Tribal leaders, Indian advocates, drum groups, dancers, and arts and crafts vendors who will share their talents and experiences with the Portland community. Tribal organizations will set-up booths displaying health, education, youth and other programs they provide on behalf of Northwest Tribes and the Portland Indian community. For additional information on the event or about NPAIHB, please click here.




9/30
101.9 Kink presents Portland Farmers Market at the Square | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every Monday, nearly 40 local farmers and food artisans will take root in downtown Portland, 'bringing the best of the country to the heart of the city.' For more information click here.