Have you seen the posters around town? Nappers wanted. This Sunday 1-3pm at Laurelhurst Park is a napping tournament that's BYOB. Bring your own blankie. Rules pretty simple, take a nap. The on-site referee will stand guard over your belongings and enforce strict no-disturbance rules. Trophies will be awarded in the dream state. Keep Portland Weirder.

Could your social life use a kick in the pants? Imagine telling your co-workers you spent the weekend grooving to the sweet sounds of “pagan psychedelic goblin jazz.” The 5th annual Overlook Porchfest offers up a uniquely Portland trifecta this weekend. Shop the Mississippi Avenue Street Fair and the beloved Overlook Yard Sale then pop a squat on someone's front lawn to enjoy their porch concert.

The inaugural Portland Arts Week is making its debut this week, running today through Sunday with a variety of arts-focused events taking place throughout Portland. The celebration features exhibits, live performances, community gatherings, and special programming designed to showcase the city's creative community. Maps to explore cultural venues across the city.

The West Linn Old Time Fair is this weekend at Willamette Park. Come for the parade, stay for the carnival rides, water ski show, car show, lumberjack competitions, food and beer garden, and live music. It opens Friday at 5 PM and admission is free!

The largest French cultural festival in Oregon is going down at the Redd on SE Salmon this Sunday. Portland's 24th Annual Bastille Day Festival is "a joyful gathering for francophones & francophiles" with live French performers, food, drink and activities for the kids.

Say hello to Summer of Slushies. This month, more than 25 of Portland’s best bars and restaurants are serving up delicious frozen drinks for only $10.

SPORTS

People are still talking about the Savannah Bananas games at Autzen. If you appreciate a little silliness with your baseball check out EMO Night at The Portland Pickles. Friday's Rockin' the Walk is almost sold out sos grab your tickets and come scream quietly in your skinny black jeans, sideswept hair and smudged eyeliner. Here are literally 14 tips to look EMO.

The Portland Fire host the Las Vegas Aces at MODA Center Thursday.

The Portland Thorns are in Seattle to take on the Reign this Sunday at Lumen Field.

The Portland Timbers headed up to play Seattle Sounders on Thursday, July 16, also a Lumen.

STACEY & MIKE'S WATCHLIST

Stacey: Silo S3. E1. Because they only give you ONE PER WEEK.

Mike: Cape Fear on Apple TV. Javier alone is worth the watch!

Have you seen the movie “Obsession?” The twisted romantic fantasy about a crush gone awry just crossed the $400-Million Mark. The guy behind Obsession is 26 year old Curry Barker who got his start online as a teen-age sketch comedian. His little movie that could was made with only a $750-thousand budget and it’s already made $400-million globally in just two months.

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