Come to Alberta Street for the Last Thursday art walk and you'll understand why this is a can't-miss event for thousands of people every month. The art galleries, studios and related businesses unveil their new exhibits and shows, attracting other artists who display and sell their original art and crafts on the street.

One of the yearly all-day events, the Art Hop in the middle of May is Alberta Street's annual celebration of art and culture. You'll be able to explore art in all its forms and manifestations - displays, demonstrations, interactive and participatory creativity. The other major event is the Alberta Street Fair - an outpouring of community spirit, with a parade, music, food, and a dazzling display of art and crafts. Visit Alberta Street on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday and tour the treasury of public art - a large collection of murals and street sculpture by well-known Portland artists and community residents.