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Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
PCXN Monthly Gathering
Are you sick of relying on billionaire-controlled platforms to get the word out about what matters to you?
There's never been a better time to join decentralized, ethical social media.
Come to the first Decent Tech meetup to learn about the other options out there and even sign up for one or two.
We'll start with a brief talk describing the landscape of what these alternatives are. We'll focus on two active and growing options -- the Fediverse and the ATMosphere. If you haven't heard of these, you've probably heard of Mastodon and Bluesky. We'll explain the relationship of apps like that to the protocols that run them, and why this matters.
Then comes the fun part -- as a group, we'll join one or both of these networks, follow each other, and talk about how to manage the transition from corporate social media to something more free and fair. Don't worry -- we won't ask you to delete your Instagram.
Additionally, we'll have lots of resources for learning about other alternative services to continue your journey into digital freedom. If you get interested in the nerdy nuts and bolts of all of this, or want to learn more about the exciting stuff happening in decentralized tech right now, we're planning follow up classes that go more in depth.
Free snacks and beverages provided.
Free and open to all.
The PCXN is a coalition of individuals, enterprises, and support organizations with a shared goal of making Portland a place that nurtures its locally owned creative economy.
The PCXN is a community resource hosted by ADX. No money or membership dues are required to join or participate in these gatherings, just a desire to connect authentically with your creative neighbors.
Free food and beverages provided!
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
SkinFolk Society: Octavia Butler: The Visionary
RSVP HERE!
The Last Friday of Every Month
Skinfolk: The Society of NonconformistsThis series is for ANYONE drawn to nonconformity—even as a question. We’re building a community shaped by refusal and energized by radical creativity.July 31, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
Octavia Butler: The Visionary
Before MAGA had a name, science fiction writer Octavia Butler imagined its acronym and roots: greed, power, cruelty, and fear. Through Earthseed, she also offered a vision for breaking America's cycles of division and building a more just society. Join artist and writer Sharyll Burroughs to explore Butler's enduring blueprint for navigating our turbulent times.
We'll also celebrate the birthday of the amazing Kelley Roy, founder and creative director of Art Design Xchange and committed host and supporter of all things Sharyll and Skinfolk. Octavia Butler is one of Kelley's many creative muses with her deep belief in artistic expression and social activism as a vehicle for shaping the future together.
In honor of Kelley's birthday, she invites guests to RSVP and make a donation to SKINFOLK Society in an amount that reflects the birthday year that she is celebrating (no googling). Every gift supports SKINFOLK Society's evolving anthology, public dialogues, and community building while adding a little fun to a celebration of two incredible women. Please join us for food, cake, beverages, and meaningful dialogue.
ADX Fest GRAND OPENING PARTY
ADX is a true reflection of Portland’s creative cultures. With this in mind, we invite everyone to share in our region’s collective accomplishments, celebrate our thriving creative economy, and join us as we forge a revitalized Portland.
Creatives are the economic engine for Portland. From fine furniture, screenprinting, poetry, filmmaking, fine art, dance and stop motion animation to graphic design, photography, cartoon arts, music gear, home furnishings, beauty products and more, Portland IS the creative capital of THE UNIVERSE! And….We want to party about it! With you!
Come celebrate our 15 Year Anniversary!
Exhibit of Alumni and Member Work in Gallery X and Loading Bay.
Time capsule interactive exhibit and workshops.
Free Food, Beverages and Cake
Free and open to all!
RSVP so we can order enough cake!
ADX Fest: ADX + Belonging without othering
Join Dr. Kimberly Nightingale for an evening of engaging, interactive experiences focused on building belonging as a path forward for cities. The future of cities is centered around belonging. Everybody belongs. To grow belonging in a community, people need power and decision-making over their own lives and communities. Organizing through repeated, intergenerational, arts/culture-based community gatherings, dialogue, and action, with youth facilitation and leadership, is the path forward. By being in solidarity, we can build better systems locally, nationally, and globally that nurture people of all generations.
A short film by Dawn Jones Redstone will be screened as a part of this event. Join us!
Celebrate ADX 15 Years in the Making,
Exhibit of Alumni and Member Work in Gallery X and Loading Bay.
Time capsule interactive exhibit and workshops.
Premiere of Makers Gotta Make: Community, Connection + Creativity
Food and Beverages
Free and open to all!
Second Tuesdays: Paper Jam Sketchbook club with Jess Werner
🌟Welcome to the Second Tuesdays Paper Jam: Create, Plan & Play on Paper Sketchbook Club at ADX! 🌟
Get ready for a fun evening of making art. Join us at 5:00 PM for a chill gathering where you can sketch, write, collage, or plan in your journals.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow creatives. See you there!
Monthly prompts include zines, bookmaking, exquisite corpse, and collage.
Paper, makers, pencils, and pens provided. ✏️🗒️✂️📚🖊️
Tea and some snacks are provided with a suggested donation. 🫖☕
Bring your own snacks & beverages or some to share! 🍪🥨🍓
Coffee and Crafts with Sarah!
Come create — it’s free! Bring a project you’re already working on or collaborate with others.
I work nights and struggle to find creative events I can attend. I want this to be a free place to gather, chit chat, craft and relax. Come doodle or have coffee outside of the house for an hour or two.
If you’re able, please bring your own supplies and/or things to share. I’ll try my best to gather materials for everyone beforehand for those who don’t have art supplies at home.
Coffee & tea provided. Please RSVP HERE!
Bread and Butter
Join us at ADX on October 16th to enjoy fresh baked bread, butter (+non dairy options), and great company! All are welcome to this FREE event!
Bread and Butter is organized by KB+BA Architecture as an opportunity to gather to spend time as a community. Participants are welcome to enjoy fresh bread and partake in a sketch session with the group.
Recurring every second Friday of the month!
Drink and Draw with Mashall Sharma!
Join us at ADX for a relaxed, community-focused Drink & Draw—an open creative hang designed to bring artists and makers together to connect, create away from our phones, and spend time with friends in a welcoming third space.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come solo or bring a friend! This is a low-key, bring-your-own-project gathering where you can work, chat, and enjoy being in community. Knitting, watercolor, doodling, lino carving, sketching—anything goes.
Feel free to bring a snack to share if you’d like, along with your own art supplies and beverage of choice. Let’s slow down, make things with our hands, and create together—now more than ever.
PCXN Monthly Gathering
Calling all Creatives! Join the Portland Creative Xchange Network (PCXN) monthly gatheringto connect with artists, makers, builders, creators and innovators from Portland’s interconnected web of creativity.
The PCXN is a coalition of individuals, enterprises, and support organizations with a shared goal of making Portland a place that nurtures its locally owned creative economy.
Developed from the direct feedback and needs of over 1,000 local makers and creators (that’s you!), the PCXN is a coalition of individuals, independent businesses, and support organizations united by one goal: making Portland a place where locally owned creative enterprises can thrive.
The PCXN is a community resource developed by ADX. No money or membership dues are required to join or participate in these gatherings, just a desire to connect authentically with your creative neighbors.
Free food and beverages provided!
At ADX, we believe that building authentic connections with each other and between our businesses is the key to long term success. Community, connection, and collaboration are the foundational elements that have allowed us to adjust, adapt, and thrive over the past 15 years.
Let’s make 2026 the Year of Portland Independents!
We can’t wait to see you!
Skinfolk Series with Sharyll Boroughs: Constellation of Witnessing
Constellation of Witnessing
In the mid-1970s, as life unraveled for singer Nina Simone, an unexpected connection appeared: David Bowie. After a chance meeting, Bowie began calling her, offering something rare—bearing witness to her as both artist and human, without agenda—a shared humanity.
Join artist, writer, and Skinfolk: The Society of Nonconformists creator Sharyll Burroughs for an interactive group performance in which the audience becomes the work—a constellation of witnessing where participants meet one another beyond role, assumption, or identity, opening into unexpected connection.
RSVP Below!
ARTHACK
ARTHACK is a monthly evening of discussion for computer enthusiasts and artists. We'll be talking about and sharing work that explores the intersection of code, art, hardware, and society.
Come with a laptop and you can share some work on the open projector!
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Grand opening: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
Coffee and Crafts with Sarah!
Come create — it’s free! Bring a project you’re already working on or collaborate with others.
I work nights and struggle to find creative events I can attend. I want this to be a free place to gather, chit chat, craft and relax. Come doodle or have coffee outside of the house for an hour or two.
If you’re able, please bring your own supplies and/or things to share. I’ll try my best to gather materials for everyone beforehand for those who don’t have art supplies at home.
Coffee & tea provided.
Gallery Hours: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas
Missed opening night? Come by ADX to check out Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas with Madeleine during open gallery hours this month!
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
First Friday: Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas: Soft Opening
Cafe Dragons + Disenchanted Baristas from @opaline_fox
Join us for a soft opening on July 3rd from 5-7, and the grand opening on July 10th from 5-9pm!
Opaline Fox is an illustrator creating the shapes of people and animals through an elaborately colored fantastical lens to explore nature, personal stories, and fairy tales. For who doesn’t want more dragons in the world?
“Cafe Dragons and Disenchanted Baristas started with the many feelings I had after ten years as a barista. There are so many questions stemming from the plants, process, and people that can make ordering a drink feel like an arcane art. ‘Milk, Foam, how much foam? Coffee or Espresso? There’s a difference?! Wait, that’s not a macchiato?’ You’ve probably been frustrated asking and answering some of these questions just trying to get your daily caffeine. Meanwhile, it’s easy for the barista to feel trapped in a tower and possibly get a little witchy. I hope that my whimsical renditions fill in some blanks and helps bridge the gap between customers and baristas.
I am often found at makers’ markets around Portland and slowly finding more spaces to appear. Besides displaying pieces in cafe shows (go figure!) and I have curated for Artists off the Page collective.
PCXN Monthly GatherinG
Calling all Creatives! Join the Portland Creative Xchange Network (PCXN) monthly gathering on May 26th 5-7pm to connect with artists, makers, builders, creators and innovators from Portland’s interconnected web of creativity.
The PCXN is a coalition of individuals, enterprises, and support organizations with a shared goal of making Portland a place that nurtures its locally owned creative economy.
Developed from the direct feedback and needs of over 1,000 local makers and creators (that’s you!), the PCXN is a coalition of individuals, independent businesses, and support organizations united by one goal: making Portland a place where locally owned creative enterprises can thrive.
The PCXN is a community resource developed by ADX. No money or membership dues are required to join or participate in these gatherings, just a desire to connect authentically with your creative neighbors.
Free food and beverages provided!
At ADX, we believe that building authentic connections with each other and between our businesses is the key to long term success. Community, connection, and collaboration are the foundational elements that have allowed us to adjust, adapt, and thrive over the past 15 years.
Let’s make 2026 the Year of Portland Independents!
We can’t wait to see you!
Junk Journaling with Mashall and Jess
Join Jess and Mashall at ADX for a fun afternoon of junk journaling! Bring a sketchbook and fun ephemera from your week to create a snapshot in time of your junk!
Free and open to the public.
Skinfolk Series with Sharyll Burroughs
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
Grace Jones: The Avatar
Singer and model Grace Jones was a genre-defying force who fused reggae, new wave, art funk, and avant-garde performance into characterizations entirely her own.
But behind each image was a creative visionary known for provocative, sometimes politically incorrect artistry.
Join artist Sharyll Burroughs for an exploration of how Grace Jones became the living symbol of a bold artistic vision that would be considered too risky for today’s media.
Clip Trip with Robbie
WHAT
A new film night in Portland, bringing together a fun, open-minded, and curious community.
Submit something you love or something you’re currently making: film scenes, music videos,
commercials, test cuts, trailers, half-finished ideas. All welcome.
Each month, we’ll aim to screen up to ten clips, followed by a relaxed open, creative chat.
Max length: ~10 minutes
WHERE
ADX Portland –
417 SE 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214
HOW
For Submissions Send a link (Vimeo/ YouTube) or a downloadable mpg to
Include
Title, a little note about yourself & a line or two about the work and what it means to you.
ADX Community Night
Join us for ADX Community Night, a monthly gathering to connect with your fellow creatives at ADX. Whether you’re a long-time ADX member, a maker curious about the space, or someone just looking to meet like-minded creatives, all are welcome!
This free, casual event is an open invitation to come as you are and be part of our community. We’ll have complimentary food and beverages to keep the conversations flowing and the ideas buzzing. It’s a perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow makers, meet new people, and get inspired by the wide range of talents and projects happening across our space.
Visitors and ADX members alike are encouraged to share what they’re working on, from woodworking and metalwork to art, design, fabrication, and everything in between. Bring your questions about creative processes, get feedback on current projects, or just soak in the diverse experiences and expertise around you.
Whether you want to show off a piece you’ve just finished, get advice on your next step, or simply enjoy good conversation over snacks and drinks, there’s a seat for you at the table.
Paper & Polaroids with Hanging Gardens Studios
Join us for a creative evening of crafting a collage as unique as you are!
How it works:
Choose between a couple creative backdrops
Get a Polaroid portrait taken! This could be of just you, your friends, your partner, or your pet <3
Pick a frame to put your final piece in
Create a creative inner background for your picture using collage materials, including magazines, paper, paint, crayons, colored pencils, washi tape, stickers, and more!
Your ticket includes all crafting supplies and a beverage! $25 per person.
ADX Portland: 417 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
