Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.

Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.

His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.

Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for their monthly cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park. 

About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian, by the Portland chapter of Veterans for Peace. Veterans For Peace has taken the lead in lifting up the original intention of November 11th – as a day for peace. 

Advanced Registration: Please  RSVP on the SOLVE website.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be inside of Peace Memorial Park. Peace Memorial Park is located at the intersection of NE Oregon St and NE Lloyd Blvd (just east of the Steel Bridge and west of the Oregon Convention Center).

Address: 7 NE Oregon St Portland, OR 97232 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What’s Provided: Lloyd EcoDistrict will provide all tools & supplies, including heavy-duty garbage bags, safety vests, vinyl gloves, litter grabbers, rakes, paintbrushes, paint, graffiti remover, etc. We will also have water and snacks.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Walking/biking to the event is encouraged. Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station. Metered street parking and private parking lots are also available in the general area of Lloyd for car parking.

Transit: Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station.

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.

If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.

And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289

Passcode: BVsr24

Join Go Lloyd in making your bike lanes pristine clean! We’ll have grabbers and trash bags to pick up litter along Lloyd bike routes. We’ll walk from Hassalo Plaza to Holladay Park and back, cleaning up Multnomah St, Lloyd Blvd, and 7th Ave along the way.

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Register Here.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at Hassalo Plaza.

Address: Hassalo Plaza, NE 7th Ave &, NE Hassalo St Portland, OR 97232 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: Coffee and snacks are provided. We will have grabbers and trash bags to pick up litter.

Restrooms: Restrooms will be available inside the Lloyd 700 building. Ask us and we'll let you in!

Parking: Bicyclists can park in our Lloyd Cycle Station (indoors; we'll let you in when you get here) Lots of great transit services to Lloyd as well! If you drive, there is paid street parking easily accessible nearby.

Transit: MAX blue and red line stops and Streetcar A and B loop stops are a block away. Bus lines 6, 8, 17, 70, and 77 also have stops within a few blocks.

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

Metropolitan Tavern will host a Private Dinner with Double Mountain Brewery on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Metropolitan Tavern, 1021 NE Grand Ave. #600. Tickets start at $55.20, and the event is 21+.

Executive Chef Joey Hart will present an intimate five-course tasting menu, with each course thoughtfully paired with a selection of Double Mountain beers designed to complement the flavors of the meal.

Located inside Hotel Eastlund, Metropolitan Tavern offers sweeping views of downtown Portland and a modern, casual setting for the evening. Tickets are limited, so advance reservations are encouraged.

Learn more and get tickets here.

Join the Lloyd Community Association for our November luncheon at Hyatt Regency featuring guest speakers: Jane Comeault and Susie Houlden, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. They will speak about sustainability efforts and achievements as well as any changes for 2027.

Get tickets here.

Join PBOT's Portland By Cycle team to learn how to prepare to bike in all weather conditions! We will cover the following topics:

• Dressing for comfort: how to manage staying dry and comfortable in wet and cold conditions

• Visibility: the best ways to see & be seen while riding in dark and wet weather

• Road conditions: bike handling tips for slippery, gritty, and other hazardous conditions

• Traffic: avoiding traffic by using lower-traffic streets - get familiar with Portlandbikemap.com

• Winter Bike Maintenance: Try this 5 minute tune-up to keep your bike riding smoothly throughout the winter

This event will be held in the Lloyd 700 Building’s Conference room, on the 3rd floor.

If you were unable to make the workshop, click the links below to see all PBOT resources:

• Cycling Through The Seasons 2026 Presentation

• Cycling Through The Seasons 2026 Handout

• PBOT’s Tips for Biking in the Wet, Cold, and Dark

Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:

• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)

• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!

This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.

Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for our fall park cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park. 

About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian. 

Advanced Registration: Please  RSVP on the SOLVE website  ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be inside of Peace Memorial Park. Peace Memorial Park is located at the intersection of NE Oregon St and NE Lloyd Blvd (just east of the Steel Bridge and west of the Oregon Convention Center).

Address: 7 NE Oregon St Portland, OR 97232 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What’s Provided: Lloyd EcoDistrict will provide all tools & supplies including heavy-duty garbage bags, safety vests, vinyl gloves, litter grabbers, rakes, paintbrushes, paint, graffiti remover, etc. We will also have water and snacks.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Walking/biking to the event is encouraged. Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station. Metered street parking and private parking lots are also available in the general area of Lloyd for car parking.

Transit: Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station.

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Join Go Lloyd for free coffee and pastries as you bike/walk/roll/transit into Lloyd for the day! We will be tabling from 7:30-9:30AM, connecting with commuters and discussing the needs of the neighborhood.

Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.

This meeting has been changed to Thursday, October 15 due to internal scheduling changes.

If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.

And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289

Passcode: BVsr24

Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.

Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.

His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.

Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis

Come celebrate R2D2’s 15th Anniversary!

Right 2 Dream Too is a democratically run rest area where people without housing can sleep. For 15 years they have been helping people rest, and gain access to basic human needs. Come celebrate the hard work that they do with food, games, music, and stories.

Can’t make it but want to support? Consider making a donation to help them keep up the good work.

Join the LCA’s Coffee Chat, and start your day with coffee provided by Green Bridge Coffee, and pastries provided by Float North.

Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:

• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)

• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!

This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.

Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.

Join Go Lloyd and PDX Mobile Bike Repair for a FREE safety check up, as well as trivia, info, and community.

This month, we are changing up our scheduling to test out better convenience for our audience. In the past we have done first-come, first-served events, leaving many people waiting in Hassalo Plaza for their turn.

This month, please reserve a 15 minute slot to ensure a spot, and reduce waiting time. Click here to sign up for a slot.

It is recommended to show up a couple minutes early to your time slot, in case they are ready for you early. Please note that you may still have to wait a few minutes if our mechanic is working on the previous bike, but we hope that it will be a much shorter wait :)

Park(ing) Day is a global project aimed at repurposing curbside parking spaces by converting them into social spaces, advocating for greener and more equitable streets for people. This year’s theme is Prototype Tomorrow.

Go Lloyd will be participating by occupying parking spaces on NE 7th and Multnomah and turning it into an homage to the Lloyd Center Mall. Come hang out and reminisce on all the fun years of the mall.

Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.

Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.

His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.

Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis

Join Go Lloyd and Eric Wheeler of Positively PNW Walking Tours on a historic tour of Lloyd, learning more about the beautiful neighborhood where we work, live, and visit!

Please RSVP for this event.

Tour Schedule:

9:15AM — Arrive at Green Bridge Coffee (650 NE Holladay St)

9:30AM-10:30AM — Walking Tour (tour will begin at 9:30AM sharp, please arrive early.)

10:30-10:45 (ish) — Social Hour/Coffee Chat

about positively pnw:

Explore the architecture, history and culture of the Pacific Northwest with architectural historian Eric Wheeler. These walking tours feature the history and architecture of Portland and a number of other communities in the PNW.

Eric’s tours are designed for new arrivals, visitors and area residents. The easy walking pace is designed to allow plenty of opportunity to see the sites, hear the guide and engage socially with other participants.

Eric Wheeler has over twenty years of experience as an architectural historian and heritage tourism consultant in Wisconsin. He has written numerous National Register nominations, taught graduate level classes in architectural history and designed and led walking tours of historic commercial and residential neighborhoods.

Eric discovered the Pacific Northwest several years ago and is now exploring and interpreting the captivating built environment of Portland and environs. Currently Eric designs and leads architectural walking tours in Astoria and Portland, Oregon.

Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.

If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.

And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289

Passcode: BVsr24

Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:

• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)

• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!

This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.

Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.

Join Go Lloyd and PDX Mobile Bike Repair for a FREE safety check up, as well as trivia, info, and community. It’s the perfect time to get your bike checked as we keep rolling through Bike Summer.🌞

One bike per person; first come, first served; patience appreciated!

Lloyd Live: At the Dock is a free, weekly summer event series celebrating music, community, and Portland’s eastside riverfront. Every Wednesday from July 1 to August 26, 2025, we invite neighbors, visitors, commuters, and sunset-lovers to enjoy vinyl DJ sets and scenic joy along the Eastbank Esplanade and the Willamette River.

 Wednesdays, July 1 – August 26
 5:30–8:30 PM
 Next to the Kevin J. Duckworth Dock | Eastbank Esplanade

 What You’ll Experience

• DJ sets by DJ Carlos and PopCartPDX

• Sunset views, river breezes, and community joy

• Family- and dog-friendly riverfront energy

• Bike-in, car-free vibes

• No lifeguards; dock access is public and unsupervised

 Why It Matters
This series brings life to a beloved public space and uplifts community connection with:

• Music in nature and public space activation

• Car-free, climate-conscious events

• Sunset placemaking for mental and physical well-being

• Public visibility of the Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, and Peace Memorial Park

• Partnerships with local artists, vendors, and volunteers

 How to Get There
Access via the Eastbank Esplanade, just a short walk or roll from Peace Memorial Park and the Oregon Convention Center. The Dock is located halfway between the Steel Bridge & the Burnside Bridge, on the Eastbank Esplanade.
 No car access — this is a bike-in, walk-in event!
 Bike racks and wayfinding signage provided

Come on a quick and casual ride to see some sculptures around Lloyd, and end at the final Lloyd Live: At the Dock of the year!

Schedule:

Meet at Hassalo Plaza at 5pm.

Ride will begin right at 5:15.

Arrive to Lloyd Live: At the Dock around 5:45.

Want to learn about emergency preparedness, but want it to be less scary and more entertaining?

Professor Apocalypse’s Disaster Sing-a-long will debut for free on August 22nd in Holladay Park at 6:30 PM (chairs provided, but blanket/picnic seating encouraged). Show up early for the Prepare Fair beforehand, where organizations will be sharing information and resources related to community resilience starting at 4:30 PM.

Follow @professorApocalypse on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
Email professorapocalypse@proton.me

Professor Apocalypse’s Disaster Sing-a-long is Trip Longworth’s project, a Portland NET volunteer with a background in community theater and a love of karaoke.

Professor Apocalypse’s Disaster Sing-a-long has received a 2026 RACC grant and is funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council and the Office of Arts & Culture and supported by the Sullivan’s Gulch Neighborhood Association and Lloyd EcoDistrict.

Lloyd Live: At the Dock is a free, weekly summer event series celebrating music, community, and Portland’s eastside riverfront. Every Wednesday from July 1 to August 26, 2025, we invite neighbors, visitors, commuters, and sunset-lovers to enjoy vinyl DJ sets and scenic joy along the Eastbank Esplanade and the Willamette River.

 Wednesdays, July 1 – August 26
 5:30–8:30 PM
 Next to the Kevin J. Duckworth Dock | Eastbank Esplanade

 What You’ll Experience

• DJ sets by DJ Carlos and PopCartPDX

• Sunset views, river breezes, and community joy

• Family- and dog-friendly riverfront energy

• Bike-in, car-free vibes

• No lifeguards; dock access is public and unsupervised

 Why It Matters
This series brings life to a beloved public space and uplifts community connection with:

• Music in nature and public space activation

• Car-free, climate-conscious events

• Sunset placemaking for mental and physical well-being

• Public visibility of the Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, and Peace Memorial Park

• Partnerships with local artists, vendors, and volunteers

 How to Get There
Access via the Eastbank Esplanade, just a short walk or roll from Peace Memorial Park and the Oregon Convention Center. The Dock is located halfway between the Steel Bridge & the Burnside Bridge, on the Eastbank Esplanade.
 No car access — this is a bike-in, walk-in event!
 Bike racks and wayfinding signage provided

Join us for one of Portland’s best community events of the summer! The POP! Party (Party on, Portland!) is back, and this year, it’s happening alongside the Portland Criterium, making for an unforgettable day of fun, energy, and connection in the Lloyd neighborhood.

What is the Portland Criterium?

The Portland Criterium – Presented by Steeplejack Brewing – is a high-speed, closed-course bike race where elite cyclists compete on a short, fast loop through city streets.

Riders complete dozens of laps around the Lloyd Center, taking tight corners at top speed and thrilling crowds with every pass. It’s fast. It’s loud. It’s incredibly fun to watch as a few thousand people come out to cheer!

The race takes over the streets surrounding Lloyd Center from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a beer garden and unbeatable, up-close views of the action. Learn more about the Portland Criterium here.

What’s happening at the POP! Party?

While the Crit racers zoom by, Holladay Park becomes a center of celebration with activities for all ages, families, and neighbors. We’re still working out the details, but we hope POP! will feature:

• DJs and commentary by drag performers

• Lawn games and carnival-style activities

• Splash pad fun and misting stations

• Temporary tattoos, arts & crafts, and hands-on art

• Bike cheer stations and sign-making to support racers

• Free giveaways and nonstop summer vibes

• 20 local organizations, small businesses, and community groups

Whether you’re a bike racing fan, a community enthusiast, or just looking for something joyful to do, this is the place to be. Come for the party, stay for the race, or the other way around. Either way, you’ll be right in the middle of something special.

Interested in tabling or hosting an activity at POP! Party at Holladay Park?

Interested in tabling with us? If you aren’t selling anything, you’re welcome to join! Activities and giveaways are highly encouraged! If you’d like to get involved or support POP! Party, fill out this form. Contact us with any questions!

POP! Party at Holladay Park is organized and supported by:

Lloyd EcoDistrict • Lloyd Enhanced Service District • Go Lloyd • Lloyd Community Association