CANCELLED - August First Thursday
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Please join us next month.
Join us for First Thursday this August 6th for complimentary beer from Deschutes Brewery, music from DJ Myrie & an artist convo with current gallery artist Rafael Astorga. If you're a fan of music, art, friends and fun then this is the spot for you!!
Originally from Jamaica and now a staple of Portland's music scene, DJ Myrie brings nearly a decade of experience creating unforgettable experiences through music. Known for his seamless transitions, high energy sets, and ability to read any crowd, he delivers the perfect soundtrack for every occasion.
From Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Amapiano to Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, Trap, Pop, and EDM, DJ Myrie blends cultures and genres to keep the dance floor moving all night long. Whether it's a club, wedding, private party, or corporate event, he brings professionalism, unmatched energy, and unforgettable vibes to every performance.
Rafael Astorga is an American photographer, born in Caracas, Venezuela and currently based in Portland, Oregon. With more than 20 years of commercial and editorial experience, he specializes in **world-class sports, fashion, and celebrity athlete photography**. His work has been seen and exhibited worldwide through collaborations with some of the world's most recognized brands and organizations across sports, fashion, and entertainment. His clients include Adidas, Adobe, Barre3, Columbia Sportswear, Descente, DreamWorks, EA Sports, Fabletics, FIFA, Foot Locker, Google, Jantzen, Jordan Brand, Lucy.com, Lululemon, Manduka, Macerich, Matthew Christopher, *Men's Journal*, Merrell, NBA, NFL, Nike, Nike Golf, Nordstrom, Philips Electronics, Portland Opera, Powerade, Rachel Mara, Reebok, Senscience, Sergio Pellari, Sony, Speedo, Takara Belmont, Tefron, The North Face, and many others.
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