Rainbow City — Attraction in Portland

I’ve been coming to rainbow city pretty much since it opened. Before it was a larger warehouse, it was a really cute close knit small little space that exhibited peace love unity respect and felt like everyone there was family. Over the years I’ve gotten to see it blossom and bloom into something bigger, offering up more events to local artists and a place to dance and hang out with like-minded people.

This is why I’m so deeply saddened to say that it has drastically gone downhill as of late. Although it can be very new and exciting and phenomenal for those who have just found this place, those who have been long time goers, it just seems more like a disappointment now. I’m not really sure what happened or why they’ve been acting this way, but those running this new warehouse have been extremely rude. There’s tons of new faces and of course the owner herself, that just don’t exude the love that they used to. Everyone has been extremely rude and puts off the energy that they’re sick and tired of running the place or that they are just unhappy that there are so many people there. Even one of the bartenders was telling me how much he hated being there and is tired of “this new crowd”

It makes me so sad because rainbow city used to be such a safe space for me and my friends. It always felt right going there but it just seems like the crowd is changing and the way it’s being run is also changing. I feel more love at the North warehouse or 45 E., which is crazy to say. I guess I’m just bummed out and as much as I hate to say it, I will not be returning to rainbow city. The way strawberry pickle has been acting as completely turned me off and she’s not the only one that makes me feel like a burden for being there. I want the old...

Don't worry about that only one star rating and review down there. The person who wrote it was unhappy. I might also know that person who rated it one star and if I do, I know that their review was written from a misunderstanding. Without Rainbow City I wouldn't be as far ahead as I am now. Strawberry Pickle is the one who convinced me to run my own blacklight reactive print shop from home and I put Rainbow City artwork on many different types of products. I give some of the sales income back to Rainbow City and other small businesses/artists. I also wouldn't have nearly as many well known connections as I do now if I hadn't started as a vendor at Rainbow City the day after Christmas in 2020. I've been taking a break for awhile, but I'm about to put arts and crafts back in the new Rainbow City location when they are ready for me, since I know that it's a money maker. In 2021, Rainbow City helped me make over $10,000 in sales just from their venue. It was the first year I made a profit from my handmade business after trying so hard for almost...

This venue has really turned around recently. I gave it another chance recently because one of my friends did. He had previously booked an event or two there and it wasn't all that pleasant. Someone different has taken over and the whole experience is so positive now. The place looks cleaner. It's set up beautifully. The underground art scene vibe is still live and strong. WOW. It's really an inspiring place and I hope Portland takes advantage of it and keeps the doors open for as long as possible. It can host all kinds of things. Multi-genre music events, photo shoots, vendors of art or other wares, community gatherings (I could see LQBTQ events or BDSM events). They have recently hosted a drag show and a photo shoot. This place is versatile, fun, fairly priced, some weekdays are even free to book, I think. I want to see more events here! Make...