First Thursday is a recurring event in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon, United States. The event was established in 1986. It has been described as a monthly art gallery walk and outdoor street festival. It is organized by the Urban Art Network. Arts leader William Jamison has been credited as a co-founder. The event also has live music and food vendors.
Portland Monthly ranked the event number 49 in a 2025 "quintessential Portland bucket list" of 50 things to do in the city.
See also
Culture of Portland, Oregon Last Thursday on Alberta Mississippi Street Fair
References
External links Street Style: First Thursday art walk (2012), The Oregonian