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a tourist’s guide to the best clubs in portland, or: how to pretend you’re not lost in this rainy metropolis
the air in portland feels like it’s holding its breath, thick with rain and the scent of pretzels from the walking street. clubs here are a mix of dive bars, jazz dens, and venues that could double as art installations. i’ve been here since 8am buying a $17 latte at stumptown, and let’s just say the nightlife is… complicated. below, the raw, unfiltered truth about dancing, drinking, and finding a bathroom in this city of 652,000 masochists.