PORTLAND, Ore. — Each week, KGW provides a list of four events you may want to attend in the Portland area over the weekend and a list of four restaurants you may want to try. Here are our picks for this weekend.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
The 35th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will take over Tom McCall Waterfront Park this weekend. It’s billed as the largest multicultural festival in the Oregon. There will be live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides and more. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and over, $7 for ages 7-12 and seniors over 62. Kids age 6 or younger get in for free.
- What: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
- When: Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5. 11 a.m. to 11 pm.
- Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Craft Show
More than 225 artists and crafters will be at the Oregon Convention Center this weekend for the Crafty Wonderland spring art and craft show. Admission is free.
- What: Crafty Wonderland Spring art and craft market
- When: Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Oregon Convention Center
QDoc Film Festival
The only festival in the U.S. devoted exclusively to LGBTQ documentaries will be at the Hollywood Theatre this weekend. Three films are scheduled for Friday night and four films will be shown Saturday and Sunday. A multi-film pass is $65. Tickets for one film is $10. Click here for lineup of films
- What: QDoc Film Festival
- When: Thursday, May 2, through Sunday, May 5.
- Where: Hollywood Theatre
Global Cannabis March/Oregon Cannabis Festival 2019
People in cities across the world will participate in the annual Global Cannabis March on Saturday. In Portland, participants will gather at Pioneer Courthouse Square for a rally featuring speakers, bands and vendor booths. A march will follow the rally.
- What: Global Cannabis March/Oregon Cannabis Festival
- When: Saturday, May 4, noon to 5 p.m.
- Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
Nuestra Cocina
Nuestra Cocina is a husband and wife owned Mexican food restaurant at 2135 SE Division St. Nuestra Cocina brings the delicious flavors of Mexico to the Pacific Northwest and features handmade tortillas, cochinita pibil, gorditas, camarones con tamarindo, and much more. They also offer a wide selection of tequilas, mezcal made in remote villages, Mexican beers and housemade sangria.
*Nuestra Cocina will be open on Sunday for a Cinco de Mayo brunch from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tierra del Sol
Tierra del Sol is a food truck located inside the Portland Mercado at 7238 SE Foster Rd #1. They specialize in the traditional cuisine from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Tierra del Sol is best known for their authentic moles, enchiladas de amarillo, teletas, tlayudas and tacos. Don’t forget to try one of their aguas frescas.
Rocio’s
Rocio’s specializes in traditional Mexican comfort food by a second-generation restaurateur. Rocio’s offers many of the classic Mexican dishes made from recipes that have been in owner Rocio Meza’s family for decades. They also offer vegetarian options. Visit Rocio’s at 2850 SE Gladstone St.
Verde Cocina
Verde Cocina is bringing the best of Northwest’s bounty with a unique Mexican flair. The menu includes locally sourced ingredients, meats and dairy in all their dishes. Verde Cocina is committed to offering menu options for the omnivore, paleo-minded or Vegan just to name a few. Verde Cocina is located at 524 NW 14th between Glisan and Hoyt.