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• PFLAG Portland
• Dykes on Bikes
• Pride Foundation
• Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center
• Q Center
• Our House
• Cascade AIDS Project
• Bradley Angle
• Northwest Gender Alliance

• Marvel Universe of Super Heroes | Monday, Feb. 20-Tuesday, April 25 | 9:30 a.m. | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland | $24-$30 | From film props and interactive displays to original comic book pages and a life-sized Hulk, fans of the Marvel universe will be super-charged by this traveling exhibit.
• Musical Theater Dance for Actors Who Move | Monday, Feb. 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., Portland | $5-$25 | This class is for actors who thrive in movement and would like to strengthen and improve their dance technique and auditioning skills.

• Free Tax Preparation Services | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St., Portland | Free | Don’t leave it to the last minute: Make an appointment with MFS CASH Oregon’s IRS-certified volunteers.
• Manga Mondays | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 4 p.m. | Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield St., Woodburn | Free | Teen anime and manga fans — you’re invited to drop in to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects.

• Bridgetown Trivia | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 7 p.m. | Schilling Cider House, 930 SE 10th Ave., Portland | Free | Put your knowledge to the test and play for a chance to win prizes.
• “Young Americans” | Wednesday, Feb. 22-Thursday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., Portland | $23-$67 | Follow two road trips, set 20 years apart, about two immigrants getting to know their new home in Portland and, later, as their adopted daughter pieces together family history.
  

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• The Waterfront Blues Festival returns to Tom McCall Waterfront Park over this year’s Independence Day weekend. Early bird tickets are on sale now, including four-day GA passes for $99. Don’t wait until the line-up is announced on Wednesday, March 1 — you already know it’ll be good. (The Oregonian)

• The Broadway Corridor Project hit its biggest milestone yet with the demolition of the Pearl District Post Office. The demolition, which is part of Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan, will make space for future housing and public places. (Portland Tribune)

• Vancouver Public Schools will receive $1.7 million in federal grant funding to support mental health services in the district. This represents the first disbursement of a four-year grant, which VPS officials say will help fill the void when pandemic relief expires at the end of the year. (KOIN)

• The Lovegood Performing Arts Company will offer spring break camps for the first time ever this year, allowing thespians ages 6-18 and beyond to learn the art of theater. The “Break Into” series will help performers navigate auditions and practice Broadway tunes. (Portland Tribune)

• Baño. That’s Spanish for “bathroom” — something you’ll definitely need to know if you’re traveling to Central or South America this year, like 12% of our readers. Babbel’s easy, bite-sized lesson plans will ensure you know what to say when you have to go. (Read: Be talking like a local in as little as three weeks.) 🌏 *

• Say goodbye to wrinkled clothes. This sleek garment steamer is leakproof and lightweight, making it easy to steam your clothes from home or while on the go. Bonus: It heats up in just 30 seconds and is suitable for a wide range of fabrics. 👚 *