Cheap Bastard's® Guide to Portland, Oregon Secrets Of Living The Good Life--For Less!

by Dresbeck, Rachel

• ISBN13: 9780762773022
• ISBN10: 0762773022
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-22
• Publisher: Globe Pequot

Summary

Cheap Bastard's Guide to Portland, OR details endless free and inexpensive opportunities available in The City of Roses from theater, concerts, and museums to wine tastings, yoga classes, haircuts, and massages––for native and visiting cheapskates alike. Written in a fun, humorous tone, this unique guide offers sound advice on how to live the good life on the cheap!

Author Biography

Rachel Dresbeck, a writer and editor, has observed and written about Portland for a variety of publications. She was educated at Whitman College and the University of Oregon, has taught writing and literature at Portland Community College, University of Oregon, and Oregon Health and Science University.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Entertainment in Portland
Theater: In on the Act	p. 2
Usher Yourself In	p. 3
Always Free	p. 7
Cheap Seats	p. 7
Youth & Children's Theater	p. 11
Theater Festivals	p. 12
Discount Tickets	p. 14
Film:Cheap Shots	p. 15
Independent Theaters	p. 16
Alternative Theaters	p. 23
Free Movies	p. 23
Film Events	p. 26
Dance: Cheap Moves	p. 27
Performance	p. 28
Dance Instruction	p. 31
Music: Of Thee I Sing	p. 33
Keeping Up: Local Music News	p. 34
Favorite Venues	p. 35
Classically Cheap	p. 39
Community Music	p. 41
Festivals & Concert Series	p. 43
Readings & Open Mies: Free Expression	p. 46
Regular Events	p. 47
Readings at Bookstores	p. 50
Cheap Readings	p. 53
Grab the Mic	p. 55
Living in Portland
Food: Cheap Eats	p. 57
Happy Hours	p. 58
Food Carts	p. 64
Free Samples	p. 68
Cheap Food	p. 70
Drinks: Cheap Buzz	p. 78
Wine Tastings	p. 79
Beer Tastings	p. 83
Beer Festivals	p. 85
Brewery Tours	p. 88
Distillery Tours	p. 88
Transportation: On the Road Again	p. 90
Public Transportation	p. 91
Car Sharing	p. 93
Walking	p. 95
Biking	p. 96
Biking Resources	p. 97
Bike Repair	p. 99
Heading Out of Town	p. 100
Child's Play: Cheap Activities	p. 102
Great Playgrounds, Parks & Walks	p. 103
Farms & Fairs	p. 105
Arcade Games	p. 108
Skateboarding	p. 109
Story Times	p. 110
Museums & Attractions	p. 112
Shopping: Bargain Basement	p. 117
Trash or Treasure	p. 118
Cheap Fashion	p. 120
Consignment & Thrift Stores	p. 124
Gear on the Cheap	p. 128
Discount Shops & Outlets	p. 129
Do-It-Yourself	p. 131
Health & Medical: An Apple a Day	p. 134
Health Clinics	p. 135
Alternative Health Care	p. 136
Sexual Health	p. 137
Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness: Cheap Thrills	p. 139
Cheap & Free Resources	p. 140
Golf	p. 140
Ski Areas	p. 144
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing	p. 147
Swimming	p. 148
Tennis	p. 149
Yoga	p. 150
Nosebleed Seats: Spectator Sports	p. 151
Beauty Services: Cheap Is in the Eye of the Beholder	p. 153
Beauty School Drop-In	p. 154
Cheap Barbers & Salons	p. 157
Cheap Relaxation	p. 158
Soaking & Saunas	p. 159
	p. 161
Free Rental Services	p. 162
Cheap Sleep	p. 163
House-Sitting	p. 164
: Exploring Portland
Walking Tours: A Cents of Place	p. 166
Nature Walks	p. 167
Guided Tours	p. 170
Free Self-Guided Nature Walks	p. 171
Free Self-Guided City Walks	p. 172
Free Gallery Walks	p. 174
Gardens & Forests: Free Range	p. 176
Free Gardens	p. 177
Sometimes Free Gardens	p. 179
Gardening Resources	p. 181
Foraging	p. 182
Museums, Public Art & Libraries: Free Access	p. 186
Free	p. 187
Sometimes Free	p. 191
Cheap	p. 192
Art Resources	p. 196
Escaping the City: Free at Last	p. 197
Camping in Oregon	p. 198
Day Hikes, Swimming Holes & Waterfalls	p. 201
Hot Springs	p. 207
Additional Resources	p. 209
Parks & Recreation Community Centers	p. 213
Library Locations	p. 216
Index	p. 219
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