3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
If you're in town a day early, feel free to come hang out with us, if you'd like! We'll be at the accommodations just above the event space (where Evelyn's parents are staying), preparing for the party. - Make brigadeiro (Brazilian bonbons) with Bigo's mum - Arrange flowers, cheese/veggie boards, etc. - Provide moral support as a cake gets frosted - Or just bring some beers and come hang out :)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Attire: You do you! No suit/tie or floor-length gown required ... unless you feel like it!
Transportation: Uber/Lyft should be convenient if you're staying within Portland. Otherwise, Opal 28 has an event space parking lot across the street. Event: Doors open at 6 for cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. (Vegetarian options will be available, but let us know if you have other requirements!)
12:00 pm
We'd love every chance to hang out with you while you're in town, so feel free to join us for any of the group activities we've listed below! (We'll update with changes or details closer to the date.) You may have your own plans for the weekend, so don't feel obliged to join us. Let us know how long you're in town for, and whether you'd prefer to meet for a quiet coffee / walk / something else! SATURDAY, 12 NOON: Brunch at Mississippi Marketplace (4233 N Mississippi Ave) - a quintessential Portland experience at a food pod i.e. collection of food trucks SATURDAY, 2 PM: Sip some beers at the nearby StormBreaker Brewing and/or explore the rest of Mississippi Ave SATURDAY, 6 PM: Free symphony at Laurelhurst Park SUNDAY, 11 AM: Picnic and hike/walk at Hoyt Arboretum. Bring along some food, head to Hoyt Arboretum, and meet at the "Stevens Pavilion" just opposite the visitor's center.