Dance cypher with Art Heaux – an informal freestyle dance jam and art making event which is part of a bigger multi-day block party.

Depave’s 2nd annual Block Party brings together skating of all kinds, local vendors, plant life, site-specific art installations, an awesome lineup of live music, dance, food, drink, and more in a truly unique placemaking experience! Come learn about Depave’s vision for creating an alternative to cars in the heart of the central eastside of Portland – the 7th and Sandy Green Plaza project! Musical performances on Saturday afternoon by Brown Calculus, Mreens, Dusty Santamaria, Mreens, Lapaushi, and Mo.

Original greenspace skate sculptures designed by Brujas, Shrunken Head Skateboards, Push Movement, and Unheard PDX.

Thursday, July 27
10am – 12pm: Community clean up with SOLVE

Friday, July 28
10am – 12pm: Planting event with Friends of Trees
7pm – 9pm: DJ’d dance cypher with Art Heaux – an informal freestyle dance jam and art making event

Saturday, July 29 – MAIN EVENT
1pm – 3pm: Placemaking event with City Repair’s Village Building Convergence
3pm – 10pm: Live music, skating, vendors, party!