Where in Portland, OR might I go to practice piano...for free/cheap?? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on Nov 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Need to find a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR to do some simple but delicate work. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 7 answers

Any recommendations for a good knife sharpening place in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by DrGirlfriend on Oct 23, 2009 - 11 answers

Why were 100-200 (I think) people (mostly men) wearing red cocktail dresses chasing two people in bunny costumes laying a flour/chalk running trail through downtown Portland this past weekend? [more inside]
posted by iamabot on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm a single guy living in downtown Portland. I'd like to learn to dance. Swing? Ballroom? What should I learn and where can I learn it? [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 on Oct 7, 2009 - 12 answers

Please recommend a therapist in Portland, Oregon. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 3 answers

Can you recommend a pizza place in Portland, Oregon, that has gluten-free options? [more inside]
posted by mattbucher on Oct 4, 2009 - 10 answers

What should I do in Portland towards the end of October? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Oct 2, 2009 - 25 answers

How can I get really high in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by synthedelic on Sep 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Questions about bike gear for the rainy season. [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit on Sep 21, 2009 - 14 answers

Looking for a place to watch the Pats/Bills game tonight in Portland, OR. Any suggestions? Doesn't necessarily have to be a "sports bar" just a friendly place with a few tvs and a good beer selection would do the trick. [more inside]
posted by otio on Sep 14, 2009 - 4 answers

How crazy am I to rent a place in Portland, Oregon without seeing it first? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Pacific Northwest Roadtrip: SF to Portland and back. 6 days. Which roads to take? Which towns and parks do we have to see? Your favorite spots along 1? We're interested in anything and everything. Thanks!
posted by mrunderhill on Sep 4, 2009 - 11 answers

What's the cheapest way to move from Southern California to Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by too bad you're not me on Aug 28, 2009 - 9 answers

I will be staying in Portland, ME at a hotel near the intersection of Congress and Forest. Hotel parking is in a garage nearby and naturally it's an additional charge. Any suggestions for places I might park for less than 20 bucks? The free-er the better.
posted by Willy Wombat on Aug 26, 2009 - 3 answers

In September, I've got 10 days to see everything I can see from Minneapolis to Portland, OR along the route of Amtrak's Empire Builder. Know anything about these places? I'm looking for some Metafilter reconnaissance about my route. [more inside]
posted by the jam on Aug 23, 2009 - 16 answers

Good Vibrations : San Francisco :: ________ : Portland, Oregon (and other reasons to fall in love with Portland) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 21, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for Portland, OR restaurant recommendations (I've read the previous posts on this topic). [more inside]
posted by ga$money on Aug 10, 2009 - 20 answers

Heading up to Portland and then the rest of Oregon for the better part of a week. Coming from San Diego and hoping to get some suggestions for good beers to try that you might not be able to get down here as well as the best pubs/breweries to try them at.
posted by JoeGoblin on Jul 28, 2009 - 30 answers

Repair/service a twenty-year-old JVC BP-5300U videocassette player in the Portland, OR metro area? [more inside]
posted by cgc373 on Jul 27, 2009 - 2 answers

Move to Portland in a year or stay in San Diego, presuming we can buy a house outright? [more inside]
posted by veritas on Jul 22, 2009 - 8 answers

We will be attending a convention in Portland (Oregon Convention Center) with a young baby. Looking for a place to stay that is conveniently located, has a kitchen(ette) and not a million bucks. [more inside]
posted by rvrlvr on Jul 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm thinking about relocating to two cities that are wildly different. One city is Portland, OR and the other is Tucson, AZ. Yes, I have visited Portand, and I've visited Tucson and spent considerable time living in Phoenix. I do not intend to buy. So here are questions: What can I rent for no more than $1000 per month? What neighborhoods should I consider? Avoid? Is it realistically possible to live in Portland without a car? By that I mean within a 5-minute walk of groceries and other needed shops, like a pharmacy. Yes, I know it rains a lot in Portland, and that Tucson gets hot and almost never sees rain. Getting rid of the car has been a long-term goal, so that's why Portland is on the list. Otherwise, Arizona holds much more appeal.
posted by justcorbly on Jul 19, 2009 - 19 answers

I have a BS in Horticulture (UGA) and will soon have an MS in Crop Science (NCSU). I've spent most of my life in school and now I'm nearing the end and need to know: What kind of jobs can these degrees help me get? [more inside]
posted by bengarland on Jul 17, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can we live (in the US) that has both pleasant summers and awesome snowboarding? [more inside]
posted by Fifi Firefox on Jul 14, 2009 - 49 answers

No one tells you how to be a musician in high school. What should I be doing? I feel like playing open mics and blindly sending out demos isn't the right way to do it. I can't even play at bars because I'm under 21. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu on Jul 13, 2009 - 42 answers

How would one find the most affordable options for long-term, 24/7 access parking in urban areas? For me specifically, downtown Portland. [more inside]
posted by floam on Jul 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Where should I camp this weekend in Oregon? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on Jul 7, 2009 - 13 answers

Portland, Maine filter: Planning a trip to Portland this mid-August and would like to know 1. About how much does it cost to take a cab from the amtrak station to the old port? and 2. Is it possible to stay two nights on one of the casco bay islands serviced by the ferry somewhat affordably?
posted by maca on Jul 1, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for kid-friendly activities in Portland, OR [more inside]
posted by jalexei on Jun 23, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me figure out how to reproduce this delicious cocktail I drank at Montage in Portland. Secret ingredient? Sriracha hot sauce. [more inside]
posted by Nelson on Jun 19, 2009 - 15 answers

Portland OR Bike Questions herein: [more inside]
posted by Danf on Jun 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Where is the best place to watch the Rose Festival Parade this weekend? OK, Portland is the best place since that's where the parade is, but I mean specifically... [more inside]
posted by pdxgirl42 on Jun 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Why is portland called PDX? (aside from it being the airport code)
posted by Nellebee on Jun 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Bike Filter: I'm looking for a cro-moly steel frame and fork that can handle disc breaks and enough clearance for fenders and has track drop outs with a road bike geometry. [more inside]
posted by wcfields on May 31, 2009 - 12 answers

My spouse and I are planning to travel to Portland, Maine for a one-week vacation this summer. Will we have a good time? Is our planned route insane? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 15 answers

Where can I buy mead in Portland, OR or the Portland metro area? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on May 22, 2009 - 10 answers

Any recommendations for a helpful mental health practitioner person in the area of Portland, Oregon? After a few stressful months of medication issues, my boyfriend and I have lost a lot of faith in our psychiatrist, and are looking for additional forms of help and advice, whether a therapist, counselor, or even just a different psychiatrist. [more inside]
posted by brisquette on May 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Okay to walk back to our hotel (Riverfront Residence Inn) from Simpatica (Portland, Or) on a Saturday night? [more inside]
posted by dbmcd on May 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Japanese conversation practice with a native speaker in the Portland, OR area (or maybe Skype)? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Planning a bike trip in Oregon, need some help. [more inside]
posted by Sreiny on May 9, 2009 - 11 answers

How do fellow Pacific Northwesters deal with rain-induced depression? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on May 9, 2009 - 34 answers

Where to hike, bike, or kayak between Yakima, WA and Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by j1950 on May 6, 2009 - 6 answers

We've been working with a real estate agent to buy a house. This agent has just listed a house we like. What do we do if we want to make an offer on the house? [more inside]
posted by j on May 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I get my brakes fixed on a Sunday in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by thesmallmachine on May 3, 2009 - 2 answers

I've read all about where to eat, drink, club, stay, and chill in Portland - now I wanna get my geek on! [more inside]
posted by phredgreen on May 2, 2009 - 6 answers

My friend is thinking about moving to Portland so we're going on a 7-day trip there this fall. Please recommend ways that we can spend our time to help give her a good feel of the city. [more inside]
posted by Kimberly on Apr 23, 2009 - 31 answers

Any good Pilates classes to be found on the cheap in Portland/Salem areas? [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette on Apr 1, 2009 - 3 answers

Portland Filter: Tips, tricks, and hacks for Portland. What does my brother need to know before moving there? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Mar 28, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm at my wit's end here in Long Beach, CA. I have some money, I have a car, and I don't have to be anywhere till 9am on Tuesday. I want to get far away from here, just drive and drive and drive. But where should I go and what should I do when I get there? [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Mar 12, 2009 - 13 answers