Last Thursday on Alberta Street
2024-07-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Alberta Arts District, NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Last Thursday is a community grown event, free for all artists and art vendors, musicians, performers & visitors. Alberta Street is closed to traffic for Last Thursdays in June, July and August. However, every Last Thursday of the month our galleries hold their opening parties, and performance venues and bars often host live music and performances. If the weather is nice enough, then vendors take to the street.

Big Yard Dodge Ball Tournament
2024-07-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Holy Redeemer School, 127 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Our community partner the Big Yard Foundation is hosting a dodgeball tournament! 6-8 people and $200 registration fee per team. Minimum of 4 players to start the game. Players must be 14 years of age or older. All players must sign a waiver; participants under 16 require a parent signature.

"Success Looks Like You" National Conference
2024-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | The Courtyard Marriott North Portland, 1231 N Anchor Way, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Calling all women entrepreneurs! Join us for a transformative 3-day event designed to help you exceed your personal, professional, and spiritual goals. Created by the visionary Pastor Renee’ Ward (NEXSTAR’S Remarkable Woman 2021), this ‘Girly Gathering’ will bring together phenomenal women from across the United States. Enjoy creative networking activities including a VIP Reception, Fashion Show, and Trade Show.
Keynote Speaker: Caterina Harris Earl from Brentwood, CA—a dynamic business leader and successful entrepreneur—will share her expertise in professional development and mentoring high-performance, multi-cultural executive teams.

Prosper Portland Resources for Small Businesses
2024-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | La Paloma, 8641 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Join us for an exciting event by Prosper Portland, focused on providing valuable resources for small businesses! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this event is packed with insights and support to help your business thrive. Learn from experts, network with other entrepreneurs, and discover new opportunities to take your business to the next level.

Soul Stroll
2024-08-24 08:30 - 12:00 | North Portland Dawson Park, 1 N Stanton St, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
Soul Stroll is an annual event dedicated to promoting health awareness within the African American community.
The aim is to provide accessible physical activity programs that enhance overall health and well-being, formerly hosted by the African American Health Coalition for 22 years.
They offer evidence-based health education and advocacy, with a strong emphasis on addressing chronic diseases such as diabetes, which disproportionately affect our community. Their primary goal is to prevent and delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
Join us as we build bridges toward a healthier community and discover the transformative power of the Soul Stroll wellness walk, a cornerstone of our mission.

"In My Shoes" Word is Bond 5K Walk
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Sockeye, North Broadway, Portland, OR, 240 N Broadway suite 301, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
Join us for the “In My Shoes” 5K walk to promote community safety, wellness, and healing in Black Portland! This event is all about walking, storytelling, and engaging in future development plans that can shape our community.

Foster community safety, wellness, and healing by walking, sharing stories, and engaging in future development plans that can influence Black Portland.

This 5K walk goes through historical Albina and Old Town Chinatown is a fundraiser designed to reclaim space in a newly gentrified area. Youth and their supporters will walk together, sharing poetry, memories, and resources, and reflecting on future city development plans.

Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Fh9q4FHIvupkWFhKLIQs1kXsoYChyTE&usp=sharing

MLK Dream Runners Rally and Festival
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | OR
Join us for our biggest event of the year with prizes, music, food, and more! Saturday will host a fun events and a free kid’s race. Sunday will host a 5K, 10K, and 15K for people in all ages and stages of life.

MLK Soulful Kickoff Fest
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Portland Community College Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth Street PORTLAND, OREGON 97217, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
The extravagant kickoff of our biggest fundraiser of the year. Join your community for Raffle Prizes, Live Music, Local Vendors and more! This is the perfect event for people of all ages. There will also be a FREE kid’s run for children under 9.

Soul District Meet the Candidates Small Business Social Mixer
2024-09-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Portland Community College Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth Street PORTLAND, OREGON 97217, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Join us at the Soul District Meet the Candidates Social Mixer to connect with local politicians in a relaxed, friendly setting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-district-meet-the-candidates-small-business-social-mixer-tickets-1013740112967

MLK Dream Run
2024-09-22 07:00 - 12:00 | Portland Community College Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth Street PORTLAND, OREGON 97217, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Our biggest fundraiser of the year to propel our mission of helping the small businesses within Soul District.
Join the 2023 MLK Dream Run! A 5k, 10k, and 15k fundraising race with Live Music, Local Vendors and more. This is the perfect event for people of all ages.

Governor's Marketplace 2024 Conference and Trade Show
2024-10-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn Portland | Columbia Riverfront, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR, United States
Oregon’s premiere event is coming to Portland! The Governor’s Marketplace brings information about public contracting opportunities and business resources to Oregonians across the state.
The theme of this year’s Governor’s Marketplace is Meaningful Engagement. We must prioritize building shared prosperity across the state and for all communities, especially as it relates to expanding opportunities for partnership between all of our different communities and state agencies
This one day in-person event will be held in Portland on October 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended as session space is limited and there is no charge for attending. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided at no cost. Click here to view or download the schedule of events.
