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Juneteenth, retro games and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio: Oregon arts and culture events in June
We’ve gotten a taste of some sunny weather in the last couple of weeks, which means summer is just around the corner — and a new season brings more arts and culture events to add to our calendars. OPB producer Donald Orr sat down with "All Things Considered" co-host Crystal Ligori to preview a few things to look forward to in June.
Realist paintings, folk music and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Oregon arts and culture events in January
As we settle into the new year, there are plenty of events this month that can enlighten your start to 2023. OPB producer Donald Orr sat down with All Things Considered co-host Crystal Ligori to chat about a few events to check out this January.

How We Adapt: Climate Change on the West Coast
Join us for a conversation July 29 with Marketplace's Molly Wood and West Coast reporters.

Oregon's Largest Bluegrass Festival Celebrates 15 Years
The growing bluegrass music scene in the Pacific Northwest stays alive with the Northwest String Summit celebrating its 15th year at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon.

Where To Have A Blast On The Fourth Of July In The Northwest
Here are some of the Northwest’s top Fourth of July celebrations, offering everything from Main Street parades to glittering fireworks displays.

Portland Milk Drinkers Float Boats At Annual Milk Carton Boat Race
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in Southeast Portland, hundreds of people gathered to drink milk, eat cheese and watch boats made from recycled milk containers race.
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Portland Shows Its Colors At Annual Pride Parade
One week after 49 people were gunned down at an Orlando LGBTQ nightclub, thousands turned out in Downtown Portland for the Pride festival.

Oregon Mother Of Juneteenth Leaves Lasting Legacy
Following the October 2015 death of Clara Peoples, known as the Mother of Juneteenth, Portland’s annual celebration continued her legacy of bringing the community together.