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Hello Monday.

January 31 2022

 

Speakeasy and drink freely at these bars 🥃

Portland’s long, boozy history is loaded with bootleggers + speakeasies, and a
bit of that lore can still be found around town if you know where to look. At
these fine establishments, you’ll find a certain Prohibition-era glamour or
arcane allure, and sometimes, a cheers-worthy mix of the two.


🍸 Voysey | 710 SE 6th Ave.

Secreted away beneath Loyal Legion, at the bottom of a staircase marked by a
neon sign in the shape of a candle lamp, you’ll encounter a space adorned with
curiosities + eccentric wallpapers, all influenced by the illustrious designer
C.F.A. Voysey. Here, scintillating signature cocktails and large-format
beverages (think drinks for the table) are sure to wet your whistle — and desire
for adventure.

This is one trip you want to take. | Photos by @voyseypdx

🍷 Les Caves | 1719 NE Alberta St.

Get a taste of the underground at this relaxed, subterranean wine bar. Grab a
chair at the counter, or climb into the alcove and sip your way through the
diverse bottle collection on a cozy couch.

 
 
 
 

Les Caves is in the boiler room of the former Victoria Theater (1910-1965). |
Photo by @lescavespdx

 

🍾 Bible Club | 6716 SE 16th Ave.

 

From the outside, this unassuming yellow house (next to PDX Sliders) looks like
any other charming Sellwood neighborhood home. But stepping inside — no secret
password is required — you travel back in time to the 1920s. Guests select their
libations from a dual menu; on The Old Testament, Penicillin (a delicious single
malt Scotch, ginger syrup, lemon + honey concoction) stands out, while The New
Testament’s Chartreuse Swizzle and Doily Dropper look and taste incredible in
the crystal glassware.

Bartenders often dress in vintage suspenders or flapper dresses. | Photo by
@bibleclubpdx

🍻 UnderBar | 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver

What says flaunting Prohibition — or celebrating the end of Dry January — like
crossing state lines? Touted as being located in the basement of the Broadway
Building where court-ordered AA meetings were once held, this lounge is a far
cry from its originally intended use. Still, the quality spirits, cuisine, and
events like bingo + live music are far less sobering.


Wherever you decide to partake, make sure to check hours + reservation policies
ahead of time. 



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EVENTS



Today


 * Sweet N' Juicy | Mon., Jan. 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Alberta Street Pub, 1036 NE
   Alberta St. | $10 | These musically talented fruits really know how to jam.
   🍓

Tuesday

 * Eric Nam | Tues., Feb. 1 | 8:00 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $35 | Singer,
   songwriter + GQ Korea’s “2016 Man Of The Year” performs on his There And Back
   Again World Tour 2022.
 * Chinese New Year Opening Ceremony | Tues., Feb. 1 | 9:45 a.m. | Lan Su
   Chinese Garden | Free | Welcome the Year of the Tiger with a special lion
   dance performance at the front plaza. 🐅

Wednesday

 * Armchair Expert Presents Armchaired & Dangerous Live | Wed., Feb. 2 | 8 p.m.
   | Keller Auditorium | $69.50+ | Dax Shepard, Monica Padman + David Farrier
   explore conspiracy theories. 🪑
   
 * Portland Diversity Virtual Career Fair | Wed., Feb. 2 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
   Virtual | Free | Put yourself in front of companies from a range of
   industries, including IT, HR + sales.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in
advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights,
family outings, and time with friends.

FEBRUARY IS ALMOST HERE

Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron
variant in Portland. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue
websites for the most up-to-date information.

NEWS NOTES



Weather

 * 43º | Considerable cloudiness | 24% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset


 * Rise: 7:32 a.m.
 * Set: 5:16 p.m.
   

Community

 * After failing to reach an agreement over wage increases, the District Council
   of Trade Unions (representing 1,200 municipal trade workers in Portland)
   announced that more than 86% of its members voted to authorize a strike,
   which will begin at 9 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 10. (KGW)

Civic

 * Portland City Council approved six updates to the city’s historic resources
   code last week, opening the door to more affordable housing. It could also
   pave the way for official recognition of landmarks important to Black,
   Indigenous + LGBTQ communities. Changes go into effect on March 1. (The
   Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Travel

 * A new sensory room is open and available 24/7 to passengers in Portland
   International Airport’s Concourse D. People who experience travel anxiety or
   are on the autism spectrum can take advantage of the relaxing 717-sqft.
   space, which has inclusive design elements like activity panels, fabric wall
   coverings, interactive lighting, and comfortable seating. ✈️ (Portland
   Monthly)

Eat

 * The traveling Thai pop-up, Pranom, from the mind of “The Noodle Man” actor +
   chef Dream Kasestatad, will be making the rounds at two Portland breweries
   this week. The Pacific Northwest tour lands at Threshold Brewing on Feb. 2,
   followed by Ruse Brewing Feb. 3-4, serving delicious noodle soups until they
   run out. 🍜  (Eater Portland)

Coming Soon

 * Mark your calendars, because the Rocky Butte Farmers Market will return in
   2022. The event is slated to run Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from June 4-Sept.
   24 at Mannahouse Church (9200 NE Fremont St.). Organizers hope to attract
   underrepresented vendors in the Northeast Portland community. Online
   applications open Feb. 7. 🥕 (Willamette Week)

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POST OF THE DAY



Money money money money … Monday!



📸 @oregonhistoricalsociety

In 1849, when Oregon City businessmen needed currency to conduct their
enterprises they said, leave it to beaver (coins), and formed the Oregon
Exchange Company. Gold pieces, minted in five and ten-dollar denominations,
became the loot of the land, but their present-day value was short-lived. When
the San Francisco federal mint opened in 1854, the Oregon Territory was
connected to the shared US monetary system, and most of these prizes were
rounded up and melted down. 


Few survived, so they are quite the rarity for numismatists — you know, people
who study or collect coins, tokens, and paper money. If you want to add one to
your own personal treasure trove, you better bring a chunk of change. They are
worth between $37,000-$225,000 in today’s market.  

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Editor’s pick: I was always one of those kids who loved to collect everything
from rocks to smashed pennies, and even those stickers from the machine at the
pizza parlor. Though, my passion for gathering interesting items is nothing
compared to Vancouver’s Dawdah Bah, who's collected 2,000+ books to open a store
in his hometown in the country of Gambia. 


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