The rain has started, and there may be other troubles in our city. But October also has plenty of fun, some tasty treats, and an educational opportunity to recommend it:
🤓 Learn Something New
PUGS — Portland Underground Graduate School — has relaunched this year. Their old building was sold, but they have found new venues. It’s a chance to learn something new at a reasonable price (discounted based on income too). The fall offerings include:
🎬 Tis The Season To Enjoy a Scare
Portland’s local independent movie theaters are screening some new and classic films for the Halloween season. Here are a few standouts:
- Oct. 2:
- Toxic Avenger | Clinton Street Theater
- Oct. 4:
- Deafula (Q&A with producer) | Hollywood Theatre
- Rosemary's Baby | PAM Cut’s Tomorrow Theater
- Oct. 5:
- Elvira: Mistress of the Dark | Clinton Street Theater
- Oct. 11:
- Suspiria (2018) and Suspiria (1977) (double feature) | PAM Cut’s Tomorrow Theater
- Oct. 31:
- Hausu (House) | PAM Cut’s Tomorrow Theater
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Clinton Street Cabaret | Clinton Street Theater
- The Ring | Hollywood Theatre
🍲 Comfort Yourself and Warm Up With Tasty Soups
Portland has many tasty soup options for a rainy October day. Here are some places to try (or return to) this season:
- Pho from Pho Oregon or Pho Hung
- Chowder at Ox
- Vietnamese soup at Ha VL or Rose VL
- Beef noodle soup at Wei Wei
- Tomato čorba at Alma
📲 Do you have a favorite soup recipe or a favorite spot to get soups? Please email us.
🍁 Other Tips and Good Times:
- Reminder: It’s time to get a flu and COVID shot.
- Fall foliage alert: Fall leaves reach their peak in mid-October. Check our guide to fall hikes for some ideas of where to go.
