The NW Martial Arts Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 7, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. It's hosted by the U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association and is open to all ages and belt levels. The event includes Kombat Taekwondo Championships, as well as forms, sparring, board breaking, and demo team performances, according to Taekwondo Way.
Join an artisanal afternoon featuring beautifully handcrafted goods, with fresh-baked treats and preserves, handmade pottery and textiles, original paintings and icons, jewelry, paper arts, and more.
A perfect opportunity to shop locally and find unique gifts in Beaverton.
Marianne Bluhm of Mozaika Arts will lead a guided pottery-painting class from 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. The cost is $40 per person. Students ages 12 and up will get step-by-step instruction to paint fall-themed artwork on a ceramic bowl. The price includes the plate, tools and glazes. After class, staff will fire the plate, which will be ready to pick up in 3-4 weeks. Register at kilnfolkclay.com.
Join us at The Hostel Cafe to watch the Portland Timbers vs. Austin match live. Grab a meal, enjoy a cold beer, and cheer on your favorite soccer team with fellow fans. The match will be shown in our commons and, weather permitting, in the courtyard, so you won’t miss a minute of the action.