CONCRETE LAW is an award winning, feature length documentary film, directed by SPS board member April Jones.

SYNOPSIS: How renegade skateboarders turn their frustration with the lack of government support into fuel for political action. The Channel Street Skatepark flourished for over a decade until overpass construction led to an ongoing shutdown. Facing the fate of demolition, founders and advocates navigate their way through political minefields to save their community-built skatepark, in a section of one of the busiest shipping ports on the planet. 

This film captures the essence and grit  of urban resilience and solidarity. A story that transcends skate culture and tests community perseverance in the face of political challenges. 

https://www.concretelawfilm.com/

Join us for the Portland Hip Hop Week Youth Opener at @famjampdx on Tuesday, August 20th from 4-8:30 PM, located at 2700 SE 67th Ave. We’re teaming up with @diversifyportland and @dtmfawesome, who will be hosting a youth rock band open jam session! 🎸🎤 Get ready for an epic day filled with skateboarding, roller skating, basketball, arts and crafts, live DJs, open turntables, raffles, and prizes! 🎶🥳 Plus, @rcrskatemobile will be parked on-site giving out FREE rental skates! 🛼✨ And don’t miss the FREE @zennerspdx hotdogs, fruit, and beverages! 🌭🍉 Come roll by and celebrate with us!

PUSH Movement Fundraiser August 18th at SE 7th & Sandy!

Come skate/ hang with us Sunday August 18th 12-5pm. There will lots of auction items & raffles.

This is a family friendly function & will be celebrating everyone’s skill levels**

**you don’t have to ride a skateboard to participate**

**This is a family Friendly event and will be celebrating all skill levels**

Saturday August 17th THE OREGON SKATE SWAP is back!!!
This installment will be hosted at Lloyd Center. Skaters for Portland Skateparks will be there, as well as our friends with the Burnside Project, and much more!

Check with Cal Skate if you’re looking to host a table!

Jam The Block 📻⚡️⚡️ Saturday, August 3rd from 12 - 6pm • 812 NW Couch St • Be sure to come hang out with us! Bands, Food, Skating, Charity, Block Party and Good Times!

Depave's 3rd Annual BIG BREAK BLOCK PARTY takes place this year on July 27 from 4pm - 10pm at the future green plaza space on SE 7th Avenue between Stark and Washington Streets. Join for hours of live music hosted by Friends of Noise, headlining Parisalexa, art and food vendors, a popup skate plaza hosted by Brujas, Skate Like a Girl, Push Movement, a community mural project hosted by Sebo Walker and Quomni, free drinks and more!

Friends! Drinks! Food! Skate Videos! Raffle! For a good cause!?! 🤯🙌‼️

🚨Grab your unneeded skate stuff and join us on the patio at @thunderbirdpdx in Portland on Friday July 19 from 5-9pm. We will be collecting new & used skateboarding equipment for Nicaraguan youth, to be delivered by our pal Jessica Starkweather @wallhitting ‼️

🚨By donating skate stuff, you will automatically be entered in a raffle for some sweet local prizes. 😛😎

🚨You may have heard, Jess recently relocated to the pacific coast of Nicaragua, and linked up with the good folks at @nicanaturalskate . Your donation will make it possible for more local kids to join in on the fun at this blossoming skate scene. 💚💛❤️

🚨if you are interested in donating equipment but can’t make it to the event, get at me here or email editor@bigfootskatemag.com .

🚨If you are interested in donating something to the raffle get at me here or at that 👆email.

🚨Excited to see you there!

Team Shralp presents its Disposable Youth Photo Show at See See Motor Coffee. 50% of sales go towards Skaters for Portland Skatepark’s Powell Street Skate Spot fundraising efforts. Show up to view and purchase some prints and meet with others in the skateboard and BMX communities.