July 19: Portland 6th Avenue Street Fair

The Portland 6th Avenue Street Fair is taking place on July 19th this year between SW Washington and Taylor from 11:30 to 8 p.m. There seems to be a lot of action going on; from food to live music, that Saturday is sure to please. Details:

Enjoy the outdoors and live music at:

Red Star Roast House and Tavern, SW 5th & Washington

* Laurie Martinson’s piano student showcase, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
* Laurie Martinson’s piano student showcase, 2-3 p.m.
* Michael Allen Harrison, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
* Tom Grant, 5-6 p.m.
* Outside dining and beer garden, all day

Porto Terra Tuscan Grill & Bar, SW 6th & Taylor

* John Bunzow, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
* Terry Robb, 2-3 p.m.
* Jon Koonce, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
* Warren Pash, 5-6 p.m.
* Outside dining and beer garden, all day

Saks Fifth Avenue, SW 5th & Taylor

* Hoop Shine, Noon-1 p.m.
* DJ Rick, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
* KingNik Duo, 5-6 p.m.
* DJ Rev. Shines, 6:30-8 p.m.

Check out some of the events and activities for you to enjoy:

* Summer sales from Pioneer Place retailers
* Cosmetic makeovers and product samples from Macy’s
* Painting demonstration by local artist Gene Gill
* Beautiful vintage boat, provided by the Maritime Heritage Festival
* Portland Parks and Recreation’s “Rec’n'Roll” bus, featuring craft activities and a climbing wall for kids
* Outdoor dining and beer garden at Porto Terra Tuscan Grill and Bar and the Red Star Roast House and Tavern
* Hoops action with the Portland Trail Blazers
* Face painters and balloon souvenirs for kids
* Music and dancing to DJ Rick
* DJ Rev. Shines

For more info, go to The Next Big Thing Downtown’s page about the Street Fair.