Pedalpalooza Kickoff Ride
The shining jewel of Portland June kicks off tonight like it always does: With a bunch of people on bikes swarming city streets to the chagrin of many a motorist, and delight of everyone else. Pedalpalooza is here, y'all, and its meandering, massive Kickoff Ride is always the perfect beginning. DIRK VANDERHART
Starts at Salmon Fountain, SW Salmon & Naito, 6 pm, FREE, all ages
Portland Beer Week
It's a good time to be a beer drinker, because Portland Beer Week (actually, 11 days) kicks off tonight, with a slam-packed roster of fine beery events all around town. And on Saturday at the Portland Vegan Beer and Food Festival, pair your favorite glass of suds with the city's best meatless and dairy-free foods. Bottoms up! NED LANNAMANN
Portland Beer Week, through June 19, see our Food and Drink Calendar for schedule; Portland Vegan Beer and Food Festival, Zidell Yards, 3121 SW Moody, Sat June 11, 1-7 pm, $45