Updated: 3:38 p.m.

Portland is bracing for a right-wing rally and a left-wing counter protest Saturday at the downtown waterfront. Several events have been moved or canceled, and the Portland Police Bureau is encouraging Portlanders to spend time other parts of the city that day.

Police sent out a release Tuesday morning about the demonstrations with a map of Portland, showing a variety of events happening throughout the city Saturday, saying “The area of impact is a very small portion of Portland.”

“There are many events happening in other parts of the metro area that will not be impacted,” it continued,” adding, “here are few. Enjoy!”

August 17 Portland events map (Courtesy of Portland Police Bureau)

The City of Portland scheduled a press conference for Wednesday at Pioneer Courthouse Square for “a large coalition of public servants, civil rights leaders, religious leaders, labor unions, sports organizations, businesses and community leaders to come together as one to denounce violence of all forms.”

Mayor Ted Wheeler, Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw, as well as several city commissioners and “select guest speakers from the coalition,” are expected to speak.

Terrapin Events moved the planned Roses on the River 5k walk/run from the west side of the river to the east side, in anticipation of a melee Saturday.

The Portland Streetcar Scavenger Hunt, which was also originally scheduled for Saturday, opted to postpone that event, said Dan Bower, executive director of Portland Streetcar, Inc.

While they were already dealing with staffing issues on that day, he said Tuesday, “Concerns about service interruptions and passenger/operator safety stemming from the planned events on Saturday made the decision more obvious.”

“We intend to run full service on Saturday at this time,” he added, “and will be making decisions about revised routing or postponing service based on conditions with passenger and staff safety being our top priority.”

So far, TriMet is planning on running service as usual, spokesperson Roberta Altstadt said Tuesday, though the agency “will have more security on Saturday than we do on a standard weekend day.”

“However,” she added, “if police determine an area has become unsafe, we will adjust service for the safety of our riders and employees.”

She also had a message for protestors.

“We ask those who choose to practice their First Amendment rights through protest to please not block our transit services or vandalize our property and equipment,” she said. “We need our buses and trains in working order and access to our stops and stations maintained as we work to provide vital transit service to the community.”

At least one Starbucks in downtown Portland planned to close on Saturday.

A notice posted on the door of the Starbucks on SW 3rd Ave. and Jefferson St. said, “Due to strong encouragement from the Portland Police Department and in preparation for the demonstrations this weekend we will be closed Saturday, August 17th. The safety of our partners and customers is our top priority."

Kells Irish Pub chose to cancel a live amateur exhibition boxing match scheduled for Saturday evening, according to a press release.

“After much thought and discussion, we have decided to cancel this Saturday’s Smoker event,” Kells owner, Gerard McAleese, said in the statement.

“Rival protest demonstrations scheduled to take place on the nearby waterfront have given us cause for concern,” he continued. “Our overarching interest is for the welfare and safety of our staff and customers, as well as the safety of Portland citizens and visitors. As an American citizen who emigrated from Northern Ireland, I’d like to go on record as stating that violence and chaos are not the answer; unity and peace are the answer.”