What's going on in Portola California

03/06/2026

Music tonight at The Box Car Taphouse Portola 🎶♥️🍻

03/06/2026

Here's a cool article 🏞♥️

California's Sierra Nevada hide many hidden gems, including this excellent small town with plenty of outdoor activities and tasty eats nearby.

03/04/2026

Japanese Tea Ceremony ❤️

Please join us and experience the cultural tradition of Chado. This Japanese tea ceremony will be performed by Kayo Pitzer. It will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with two sessions offered. The first workshop is from 1pm-2:30pm and the second workshop is from 3pm-4:30pm. These are small workshops limited to 6 people per session. Cost is $40 per person. Matcha (powdered Green tea) and Sakura mochi (Japanese sweets) will be served.​​ To register, please visit the Events page of our website: https://www.brokenstickartsandcrafts.com/events

03/04/2026

Looks like a fun art show ❤️

03/04/2026

Big Boy is coming back ❤️

02/19/2026

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02/10/2026

Celebrate Valentines Day with Courtney and Jake ❤️

02/10/2026

More fun in Old Town Portola ❤️

We're having a crafting workshop on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1pm-4pm in our art studio. This workshop is titled, Tiny Treasures: A Decoupage Box Workshop. Instructed by local artist, Laura Reis, you will learn the art of decoupage to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind keepsake box. Please see the flyer below for all of the details. Cost is $40 per person. All materials are included. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. To sign up, please visit the Events page on our website: www.brokenstickartsandcrafts.com/events

02/09/2026

Here's a cool submission of Clancy Brown heading to work on the new film, Night Watching, there can be only one!

02/06/2026

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The Brewing Lair in Blairsden, California might just be my all time favorite location for a brewery. While it’s address is Highway 70 right near the intersection with California 89, its location is tucked away in the forest up a dirt road. You won’t hear the cars speeding by - only the creaking ...

09/30/2025

Here's where you come to see and hear about what's going on at 270 Commercial Street, in Portola, California. The name can't be changed for 60 days, so this page will temporarily be called Box Car Taphouse until it becomes 270 Commercial Street 💕 Currently there is The Alpine Physical Therapy and our new tenants will be opening the Box Car Taphouse very soon ❤️ We'll let you know when we hear something new, have a great day ❤️