You're stressed, we're stressed, and we're all in need of an activity that gives us a break from checking election results on our phones. Here are our picks for general pastimes and in-person events to get you through the weekend, from the return of in-person shopping at Powell's to the reopening of the indoor roller rink at Oaks Park, and from places to stuff yourself with burritos to the Pix-O-Matic Pandemic 24/7 Nonstop Sherry Week Past Event Like List . For even more options, check out our picks for the best things to do from home this week Like List , the best movies to watch this week Like List , and the best things to do all month long Like List . 

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SHOPPING

Reunite with your erudite lover, Powell's Books, whose cozy Hawthorne location reopens for in-person shopping at limited capacity on Friday. Plus, in addition to its Blue and Green Rooms, the landmark Hawthorne location Like List will also reopen its Rose, Gold, and Coffee Rooms for searchers of children's and young adult books, science-fiction, mystery, romance, manga, and more. Outside city limits, the Cedar Hills Crossing location is also open for in-person shopping. Oh, and if you want to smell like the heroes and heroines whose stories line the shelves, the bookstore has a limited-edition unisex fragrance called (*whispers*) Powell’s by Powell’s that "delivers the wearer to a place of wonder, discovery, and magic heretofore only known in literature" with notes of crimson rhododendrons and old paper. 

Buy some weed to soothe your frazzled nerves. When there's nothing left to do but wait for the news of who will be our next president, you might as well take a hit (or a bite, or a sip, or a dab) of your favorite cannabinoid to get you through. If you haven't staked out your neighborhood spot yet, our pot shop directory has all the info you need on places open for pickup and in-person shopping.

Other weekend events worth noting:

Fall Farmers Market Past Event Like List
Scoop up the bounty of autumn at this farmers market, which has extended its usual season to run through December.
Vancouver Farmers Market (Saturday-Sunday)

FOOD & DRINK

Celebrate a belated National Sandwich Day with two newly opened businesses. This Tuesday was National Sandwich Day, but let’s be real, sandwiches were probably not top-of-mind for anyone that day. Still, there’s good reason to celebrate belatedly this weekend—Portland recently welcomed two new additions to its sandwich scene. Kevin and Franky’s Like List offers creative twists on the classic French dip, like a seasonal Thanksgiving-inspired turkey sandwich with sage butter, onion jam, and cranberry sauce and a turkey gravy jus for dipping. And the also-double-named shop Lottie & Zula’s Like List specializes in hearty, “wicked good” New England-style grinders, subs, and other sandos.

Watch Tampopo and order ramen. Remind Like List Looking for a feel-good movie and food pairing? The charming 1985 Japanese “ramen Western” Tampopo tells the tale of two truck drivers who help a widow overhaul her struggling ramen shop. The film tells several other standalone stories, all revolving around our universal hunger for nourishment and connection. Rent it from Movie Madness Like List , or stream it on the Criterion Channel or HBO Max. By the time a sage “ramen master” appears onscreen and explains the proper way to lovingly appreciate a bowl of ramen, you’re going to really, really regret it if you don’t have some in front of you, so you should definitely have a takeout option ready to go, like Kayo’s Ramen Bar Like List , the newly opened Koku Ramen Like List , the newly returned Boxer Ramen Like List , or one of these other Portland ramen restaurants. The uplifting comedy will buoy your spirits, while the hot broth and noodles will fortify you against the current state of the world.

Stuff yourself with burritos. Portland Mercury contributor Suzette Smith writes that it’s part of her personal self-care practice to “crawl inside a soft tortilla and stay there 'til spring.” If that sounds like an approach you can get behind, check out the latest edition of her column Takeout Club to learn about prime Mexican food options from Amelia’s Mexican Food Cart Like List , Maya’s Taqueria Like List , and La Piñata Takos Like List .

Lounge on a covered and heated patio. As the weather gets increasingly blustery and drizzly, outdoor dining has become a chillier experience. Luckily, you can socially distance outside and still warm up with covered and heated patios. Check out our outdoor covered patio guide Like List for plenty of options for enjoying al fresco dining, regardless of what the weather has in store.

Other weekend events worth noting:

The Pix-O-Matic Pandemic 24/7 Nonstop Sherry Week Past Event Like List
Pix Patisserie and Bar Vivant are celebrating International Sherry Week, a worldwide seven-day celebration of fortified wines. They'll have flights of sherry with food pairings available by pre-order to go, as well as goodies like sherry almond macarons. No pre-order? No problem! The shop's magical Pix-O-Matic vending machine will be stocked with sherry flight coupons, food pairings, and "educational sherry materials" for 24/7 contactless pickup.
Pix/Bar Vivant, Southeast (Friday-Sunday)

SPORTS & RECREATION

Take part in the roller skating renaissance at Oaks Park's newly reopened indoor rink. Maybe it's those addictive boardwalk-style routines trending on IG, or maybe you have some hotpants you'd like to show off. Whatever your reason for wanting to go roller skating at the historic indoor rig (the Rose City Rollers just wrapped up their outdoor setup), you can, because it's officially reopened under social distancing guidelines. Reserve tickets in advance and save some room for hotdogs, soft pretzels, and nachos. 

Other weekend events worth noting:

Threshold Brewing 5k Fun Run Past Event Like List
No matter how fast or slow you run, there will be a nice cold beer waiting for you at the end of this "5K-ish" course. Best of all, 10% of proceeds will benefit the Oregon Brewshed Alliance, Dollar For Portland, and the Oregon Food Bank. 
Threshold Brewing & Blending, Southeast (Saturday)

MUSIC & COMEDY

Jenni Moore has a new roundup of tunes to add to your 2020/dumpster fire mixtape. This week's Refresh Playlist includes a new album from Portland-based five-piece Floating Room, an eclectic instrumental single from Khruangbin, Ariana Grande's sultry new album Positions, and other good stuff. 

Other weekend events worth noting:

Alberta Street Pub Grand Reopening Party!! Past Event Like List
Celebrate the grand reopening of the Alberta Street Pub with live music from MadgesdiqCEG and the Everyday Mystics on their covered and heated patio. 
Alberta Street Pub, Northeast (Saturday)

Comedy is Everything Past Event Like List
Snag a limited spot on the heated outdoor patio and indulge in some much-needed laughs with Kyle Kinane, Sean Jordan, and Simon Gibson.
Alberta Rose Theater, Northeast (Sunday)  

Jamie Lee Past Event Like List
Nerve.com named Jamie Lee (who is not Jamie Lee Curtis) in its list of the “Top Five Comedians Who Should Be Movie Stars.” A cast member of GirlCode, she's been invited on Conan, John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, and The Pete Holmes Show, and she made it to the semi-finals of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. She's also written for Crashing, produced by Judd Apatow and starring Pete Holmes. She's the author of Weddiculous, a spoof wedding guide.
Helium Comedy Club, Southeast (Friday-Sunday)

OTHER NOTABLE HAPPENINGS

Break the White Silence Past Event Like List
Join fridays4freedom for a march and rally demanding action from self-proclaimed white allies.
SW 25th Ave & S Multnomah Blvd (Saturday)

PDX Labor Defends Democracy Past Event Like List
Portland Jobs with Justice will host this rally demanding a fair election. 
Terry Schrunk Plaza, Southwest (Sunday)

Santa Paws is Coming to Town Past Event Like List
Round up your pets for a professional holiday photo in front of a festive backdrop at various Mud Bay stores. Proceeds will benefit the Oregon Humane Society. 
Various locations (Saturday-Sunday)