Another sunny-yet-breezy weekend is here, and there's plenty to do to switch up your usual routine. Read on for our picks, from the Oregon Humane Society's Pug Crawl Past Event Like List to Roller Disco on the Rooftop Past Event Like List  to places to try poutine (like Hopworks Urban Brewery Like List and Saraveza Like List ). For even more options, check out our guide to the best online events this week Like List .

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FOOD & DRINK

Celebrate World Paloma Day. You may have downed some salty, limey margaritas in honor of Cinco de Mayo earlier this month, but don't forget about its oft-neglected tequila-based relative, the classic paloma cocktail. Made with grapefruit juice or soda, tequila, and sometimes fresh lime juice, the refreshing national drink of Mexico has its own holiday on May 22. Observe the day by sipping one (or two!) or the pleasantly sweet-tart beverages from Mestizo Like List , Tamale Boy, Taqueria Los Puñales Like List , or the Richmond Bar Like List .

Try poutine. The recently opened food cart Poutine Palace Like List specializes in the Quebec-born delight that is poutine, with creative combos like "Maui Wowie" (pineapple and Canadian bacon, Hawaiian pizza-style) and "South of the Border" (chopped carne asada and jalapeños). Looking for some other places to partake in the comforting Canadian delicacy? Try Potato Champion Like List , Kay's Bar Like List , Hopworks Urban Brewery Like List , Saraveza Like List , Mox Boarding House Like List , and Deschutes Brewery Public House Like List .

Other notable weekend events:

Naomi Pizza Kitchen Past Event Like List
If you're nostalgic for memories of digging into a barbecue chicken pie at California Pizza Kitchen after a long day of shopping at your local mall, we've got just the pop-up for you: Celebrated chef Naomi Pomeroy of Ripe Cooperative is paying homage to the chain and its most famous specialty with a special collaboration at Pop Pizza, featuring free-range chicken breast, mozzarella, smoked Gouda, red onion, and barbecue-marinara sauce, plus Ripe Cooperative's house-made "Hidden Willamette Valley Ranch" on the side. Proceeds will support Portland Garment Factory, which was recently a victim of arson.
Pop Pizza, Southeast (Friday)

ARTS & PERFORMANCE

Plan ahead for major in-person events. Post-COVID life is finally coming into view, making way for the return of major in-person happenings this summer. This week brings some exciting announcements on that front, including a music and film series Past Event Like List presented by Hollywood Theatre at the Lot at Zidell Yards (May 28-June 28, tickets on sale now) and Oregon Ballet Theatre performances Past Event Like List at OMSI (June 5-12, tickets on sale Thurs May 27).

Other notable weekend events:

Decadent '80s Tribute To Prince Past Event Like List
The DJs of Portland's longest-running '80s night will post up in North Portland for a set dedicated to the one and only Prince. The limited-capacity dance party will also be livestreamed.
The Lombard Pub, North Portland (Friday)

Object/Model, Figure/Form Past Event Like List
Anthony Roberto shows 3D-printed sculptures from an ongoing series of digitally sculpted models "blocked and composed in no space."
Carnation Contemporary, North Portland (Friday-Sunday; closing

Soul'd Out Presents: Ty Curtis Past Event Like List
Blues-rock singer-songwriter Ty Curtis will treat parties of six or fewer to a night of twangy tunes. 
Jack London Revue, Southwest (Friday)

A THOUSAND WAYS (Part Two): An Encounter Past Event Like List
In the long-awaited second installment of 600 Highwaymen's interactive performance A Thousand Ways, you and a stranger meet on opposite ends of a table, separated by a pane of glass. Using a script and props, you'll connect with the other person through simple gestures.
The Armory, Northwest (Friday-Sunday)

OTHER PICKS & HAPPENINGS

Visit local pet shelters on Dog Rescue Day. It's been a bad year for just about everyone but animal shelters, which saw a significant increase in adoptions early on in the pandemic when isolated humans became acutely aware of the pet-less nature of their homes. But now that those centers are filling back up with orphaned furbabies in need of permanent families, Dog Rescue Day is the perfect opportunity to make some new furry friends. In addition to making an appointment at the Oregon Humane Society Like List —which happens to be hosting a remote Pug Crawl Past Event Like List this weekend for talented flat-snouted cuties. You can also hit up Family Dogs New Life Shelter Like List , the Pixie Project Like List , or the Oregon Dog Rescue Like List for adoptable pups. 

Gear up for Bike Everywhere Month. Whether you're a longtime cyclist or a relative newbie, Bike Everywhere Month invites you to ditch all other modes of transportation for your faithful two-wheeler for the entire month of May. If you don't have a bike or your ride is busted, hit up local shops like the women-owned Gladys Bikes Like List on Alberta, River City Like List on Southeast MLK, or North Portland Bike Works Like List on Mississippi. Once you're all set up, take a ride on Kelly Point Park Like List 's eight-mile path, the popular two-mile Eastbank Esplanade Like List , or the Tryon Creek Natural Area Like List . If you want to read about the sport, check out Powell's roundup of books focused on women and cycling.

Other notable weekend events: 

Open Mic Vigil for Victims of COVID-19 Past Event Like List
Community members are invited to honor the lives of the 2,500-plus people who have died of COVID-19 in Oregon at these open mic vigils happening throughout the month.
Columbia Park, Wellington Park & Wilshire Park (Friday-Sunday)

Roller Disco on the Rooftop Past Event Like List
Take your roller skating skills to the next level (ba dum-chhh) at this rooftop party hosted by Rose City Rollers, where you'll find concessions from Tamale Boy and RCR's Plowstop Bar, zippy tunes from DJ Gregarious, and probably a few people wearing hotpants.
Lloyd Center Mall, Northeast (Saturday)

Skatemobile at the Waterfront! Past Event Like List
The Rose City Rollers are bringing their skating pop-up to the waterfront, a decidedly more scenic location than Lloyd Center. Reserve a spot online for any weekend in May (tickets are limited to 75 spots per session) and don't sweat the small stuff; RCR's skatemobile will be onsite if you forget your gear. 
Hampton Opera Center, Southeast (Saturday-Sunday)

Willamette Flea Market Past Event Like List
This monthly indoor market brings knickknacks, collectible items, furniture, cast iron cookware, and more to the Beaverton Shilo Inn. 
Shilo Inn, Beaverton (Saturday)