Gallery Exhibit: READY STOP GO by Rafael Astorga

Name: Portland Center Stage at The Armory
Address: 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, USA
Telephone: 503-445-3700

Directions to The Armory

Portland Center Stage at The Armory is located at 128 NW Eleventh Avenue in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon. We’re exactly one block north of Powell’s Books, between Couch and Davis. You can easily walk from here to restaurants, cafés, shopping, mass transit and parking. Our box office can be reached at 503-445-3700.

Driving Directions

For more specific driving directions from your location, use Google Maps or another online mapping site.

I-84 from the East

Follow I-84 to I-5 North (right lane). Take I-5 N following the St. Helens exit (Exit 302B), stay in the middle lane and follow signs to I-405 South (veer left off bridge). Get in right lane and take next exit NW Everett Street (Exit 2B). Turn left onto NW Everett Street (second stop light off ramp). Turn right onto NW Eleventh Avenue. The Armory is one block South at NW Davis on your left.

I-5 From the North

Follow I-5 South and exit at I-405S/Hwy 30W (Exit 302B). Stay in the middle lane and follow signs to I-405 South (veer left off bridge). Get in right lane and take next exit NW Everett Street (Exit 2B). Turn left onto NW Everett Street (second stop light). Turn right onto NW Eleventh Avenue. The Armory is one block South at NW Davis on your left.

I-5 From the South

Follow I-5 north toward Portland. Remain in one of the two left lanes and follow signs to City Center/Beaverton via I-405N (Exit 299B). Follow I-405N to NW Everett Street (Exit 2B). At top of off ramp, get in rightmost lane and turn right onto NW Everett Street. Turn right onto NW Eleventh Avenue. The Armory is one block South at NW Davis on your left.

Highway 26 from the West (Sunset)

Take 26 to I-405N/St. Helens/Seattle (left lane). Exit right at NW Everett Street exit (Exit 2B). At top of off ramp, get in rightmost lane and turn right onto NW Everett Street Turn right onto NW Eleventh Avenue. The Armory is one block South at NW Davis on your left.

Highway 26 from the East (Ross Island Bridge) or Highway 99 East (McLoughlin Boulevard)

Cross the Ross Island Bridge in center lane, then veer right following signs to City Center. Veer left onto SW Arthur Street. Follow SW Arthur Street through SW Caruthers Street and SW 5th Avenue. Following signs toward the Zoo, veering right over the I-405 overpass (keep in the left lane) and take onramp to I-405N/Hwy 26. Follow I-405N and exit right at NW Everett Street (Exit 2B). At top of offramp, get in rightmost lane and turn right onto NW Everett Street. Turn right onto NW Eleventh Avenue. The Armory is one block South at NW Davis on your left.

Parking

While the cost of parking varies, on-street parking is free after 7 p.m. throughout the week.

Parking Recommendation: The Brewery Blocks/Whole Foods Underground Parking Garage is the largest lot in Portland and it is located one block from The Armory. It’s a well-lit, security-patrolled underground garage that houses 1,300 parking spaces. There are two entrances* to this lot: NW Twelfth Avenue or NW Thirteenth Avenue, between Couch and Davis Streets. The elevators take you into the M Financial Building lobby (just around the corner from the Armory) or into Whole Foods on the corner of Couch and NW Twelfth Avenue.

*Please note: If your vehicle remains parked in this lot past 11 p.m., use the entrance on NW Thirteenth Avenue for after-hours access.

Public Transit

Bus

The Armory is located in the heart of the Pearl District on NW Eleventh Avenue and Davis Street, just a short walk from most bus lines.

MAX

From the eastbound train, get off at the 9th Avenue/Library stop. From the westbound train, get off at the Tenth Avenue/SW Morrison Street stop. Walk to Tenth Avenue and turn right, follow Tenth Avenue to Davis (approx. 6 blocks) and turn right to corner of Eleventh Avenue or Walk to corner of Tenth and Yamhill and board the Portland Streetcar, get off at Couch Street stop and walk to corner of Eleventh Avenue and Davis Street.

Streetcar

The Armory is also conveniently located directly on the streetcar line. The Portland Streetcar runs on Tenth Avenue (to NW 23rd) and on Eleventh Avenue (to Portland State University) and stops on the corner of NW Couch Street respectively. The entrance to The Armory is on the corner of NW Eleventh and Davis (one block north of Couch).

For complete transit directions from your location use the trip planner at www.trimet.org.

Visiting Portland

Looking for more things to do in Portland? Travel Portland is your resource for planning vacations and meetings in Portland. Discover Portland events, restaurants, hotel deals and more.

While you are in the Pearl District, be sure to check out the variety of local shops and art exhibits that surround the theater. Explore the Pearl is your guide to the local happenings.

There are a number of wonderful restaurants and retailers near The Armory to suit every taste and budget. Check out Portland Center Stage's Preferred Partners.

Event Details

July 18 – August 18, 2026

The Armory: PGE Gallery

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Enjoy our new gallery exhibit by local sports photographer Rafael Astorga

Rafael Astorga

Rafael Astorga is an American photographer, born in Venezuela, who currently resides in Portland, Oregon. With over 20 years of commercial and editorial experience, he specializes in high-end sport, fashion, and athlete photography.

His images can be found in every corner of the globe, with clients including: Adidas, Adobe, Barre3, Columbia Sportswear, Descente, Dreamworks, EA Sports, Fabletics, Foot Locker, Google, Jantzen, Jordan Brand, Lucy.com, Lululemon, Manduka, Macerich, Matthew Christopher, Men's Journal, Nike, Nike Golf, Nordstrom, Philips Electronics, Portland Opera, Powerade, Rachel Mara, Reebok, Senscience, Sergio Pellari, Sony, Speedo, Takara-Belmont, Tefron, The North Face and more.

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