Bacon Friday, Not a photo opp on Saturday
Tonight it the Bacon video premiere at DOS, free skate starts at 7pm, and ends at 8pm with the video premiere of Unheard. Saturday, January 23RD Cal’s Pharmacy is hosting an opening of photos from Mark Whiteley’s new book “THIS IS NOT A PHOTO OPPORTUNITY.” Mark will be here signing his book and Chris Johanson […]
Unheard: Bacon video premieres
Starting in Portland on January 22nd, 8pm at DOS. Skate for an hour free beforehand. More cities and dates after the jump.
Toxic Merde (and Bacon) BBQ
BBQ at Toxic Skatein Vancouver, Washington on Saturday the 5th. Sponsored by Merde and Bacon.
S.L.A.G. events
There are two Skate Like A Girl events coming up: Skate Like a Girl (Seattle) presents Wheels of Fortune part deux, the biggest skate contest for the ladies in the Pacific Northwest! Cash prizes for advanced riders. Details and registration here. SLAG PDX and The Department of Skateboarding bring you the monthly Girls Only Skate […]
More indoor fun near Portland. Toxic Skate
There’s a rash of new indoor skate facilities in the greater Portland area. You might remember the Toxic Skate pen made from used skateboard decks earlier this year. Toxic Skates in Vancouver, Washington has a new location with a recently completed bowl. Grand opening is this Saturday at 12:00. Some Bacon dudes will be there. […]
BCSA Gnar B-Q Saturday in Corvallis
“The BCSA presents the 1st annual GnarBQ & Nontest Saturday September 26, 2009. Up Rise Skate Shop is sponsoring an outlaw pusher contest starting at 11:00 am from Martin Luther King Jr. Park off NW Walnut Blvd in Corvallis and ending at the stakepark, located at the intersection SE 2nd and B streets. For more […]
Under the Bridge in Portland
Under the Bridge tonight is where you’ll find Crispin Glover.. No wait, that’s at the river’s edge. New from Thrasher and the guy that brought you the big-bang-for-the-buck beer series, it’s Under the Bridge. It’s a chronicle of D.I.Y. bridge projects subtitled “Quit bitching and start building.” Expect to see footage of Burnside, FDR, Washington […]
Dirty Lens Tour
Merde tours the Northwest. Egbert owes me one. Everyone loves Orcas.
Street skating at the Surf Expo
Just what the title says. Looks like the Surf Expo was held in a giant, empty building. Why not set up some street obstacles? I mean, why not? I think GVK was in charge of the music for this one.
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