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Join Urban Art Network for a special holiday edition of First Thursday inside Portland’s iconic McMenamins Crystal Ballroom! For two festive nights, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local artists, makers, and small businesses for a...

Standard Ticket | 6:30 PM | $169 per guest A five-course dinner paired with exceptional wines and handcrafted whiskey cocktails. Premium Ticket | 6:00 PM | $218 per guest Join us for the full five-course dinner, plus: Exclusive pre-party Wagyu Tartare tasting at 6:00 PM Pairing: Sea Smoke, ‘Sea Spray,’ Blanc de Noirs, Sta. Rita Hills Limited-edition Morton’s and Westholme commemorative two-piece gift set. Limited spots available. Reserve early. ------------------------------- -FIRST COURSE- Wagyu Bone Marrow Crostini Grilled Baguette, Goat Cheese, Wild Mushrooms Pairing | 'Blue Sky' High West Double Rye, High West Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Charred Rosemary -SECOND COURSE- Candied Wagyu Bacon Butter Lettuce, Spiced Walnut, Red Radish, Mustard Vinaigrette Pairing | Sea Smoke, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills -THIRD COURSE- Braised Wagyu Short Rib Parsnips, Butternut Squash, Crispy Leeks Pairing | Lingua Franca, ‘AVNI,’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley -FOURTH COURSE- Sliced Wagyu Strip Whipped Yukon Golds, Roasted Asparagus, Fig Demi Pairing | Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville -FIFTH COURSE- Hazelnut Chocolate Tart Biscoff Crumbs, Frangelico Cream, Sea Salt Pairing | 'Golden Hour' High West Bourbon, High West Double Rye, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Mocha Foam, 24K Gold Leaf MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. REFUNDS NOT PERMITTED. 'Blue Sky' cocktail (left). Sliced Wagyu Strip, paired with Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville (center). Hazelnut Chocolate Tart paired with 'Golden Hour' cocktail (right) Premium Ticket holders receive an exclusive Morton’s and Westholme branded commemorative two-piece gift set. Premium Ticket holders join us at 6:00 PM for a Wagyu Tartare tasting, paired with Sea Smoke, 'Sea Spray,' Blanc de Noirs, Sta. Rita Hills

Book Bar is a temporary bar, café and cultural clubhouse bringing cocktails, coffee, food, live music and literary programming to downtown Portland during Portland Book Festival week. Created and produced by Fuller Events in partnership with...

With four floors packed with festive fun, this holly, jolly brewfest might just be your new favorite holiday tradition! Put on your best (or worst!) ugly holiday sweater and join us for plenty of beer, cider, cocktails and other delicious beverages to taste, plus local...

TICKETS INCLUDE a welcome cocktail, four pour flight, & light hors d’oeuvres THE FLIGHT to be announced We are pleased to announce the next installment of our Meet Your Maker series, welcoming Mark Stell, Founder of Bird Creek Distillery for a...

THE FLIGHT Yamazaki 12 Year Mars Tsunuki Peated Nikka Coffey Grain Hibiki Harmony Nikka From the Barrel Fukano Join us for the next installation of our Study Hall series: Japanese Whisky — an approachable, flavor-packed guided tasting. Guests...

First Thursdays moves inside for Crafts and Cocktails at the Crystal Ballroom. Sip, shop, and celebrate Portland's creative community with 75+ artists and makers, delicious McMenamins cocktails, and an unforgettable two nights of music and art.

The Library is pleased to announce the return of our wreath making event, complete with festive drinks and hors d’oeuvres to kick off the holiday season. A collaborative event with Jennifer Wilcoxon of FloraWood Curatorial Florals, guests will...

FEATURING The Macallan The Balvenie Ardbeg The Library is thrilled to announce the next installment of our Scholar Flight Night, tasting through six mystery pours of Scotch. A unique experience perfect for the gifting season, this tasting will...