🕎 Things to do

🕯️ Where to eat

• Minidoka Swing Band Concert | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 12-1 p.m. | Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave., Portland | Free | This band named after the Minidoka Internment Camp pays tribute to Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, including some of its own members.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Thursday, Dec. 7-Saturday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $35 | Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings in this classic Christmas story.

• The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition | Friday, Dec. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave., Portland | Free | Angelic voices will lift 10 downtown blocks as they vie for your ear and your vote.
• Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More | Friday, Dec. 8, Friday, Dec. 8 | Times vary | Buckley Center Auditorium, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland | $43.50-$53.50 | Relax your mind with this live classical music program accompanied by the warm glow of thousands of candles.

• 5k Beer Run - Deschutes + Backwoods | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House, 210 NW 11th Ave., Portland | $35 | Lace up your sneakers for this 5k-ish fun run/walk; a free local craft brew will be waiting for you at the finish line.
• SantaCon 2023 Portland | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. | Dixie Tavern, 32 NW Third Ave., Portland | $10-$25 | Don a jolly suit and get ready to paint the town green and red at this holiday-themed bar crawl.

• Miller Family Free Day | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland | Free | Explore permanent and visiting exhibits, like “Black Artists of Oregon” and “Africa Fashion,” in celebration of the museum’s 131st birthday.

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3. The Sully quarter zip: Many of these colors match up with The Anson colors for a coordinated, layered look.

• The atmospheric river responsible for drenching the PNW — and causing floods, sewage overflows, and landslides in some areas — early this week has diminished, but we aren’t in for a dryout just yet. Meteorologists expect more rain and mountain snow to fall today through the weekend. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live + KOIN)

• Portland nonprofit CymaSpace is raising money to launch the Rose City’s first sign language cafe where members of the deaf and hearing communities are welcome and supported. In addition to serving coffee and pastries, the cafe will host events, workshops, and performances showcasing the beauty and diversity of sign language.

• Construction is underway on the Woodsy Winter Village and ice skating rink at the west end of the Morrison Bridge. Get $5 off an ice rink ticket when you shop at Central Portland retailers. Looking for a seasonal job? Positions are available for skaters and non-skaters alike.

• Between stress and gloomy weather, the holidays can sometimes bring out the monster in all of us. This Sunday, Dec. 10, a “demon parade” with roots in Central European folklore will pay tribute to the darker side of the season. The Krampus Lauf starts at 4 p.m. at Sewallcrest Park. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Big Pink’s parking garage at the corner of Southwest Fourth Avenue and Ankeny Street is sporting a new, 120-ft-long mural created by two artists who recently moved here and are eager to rep their city. “Radiance” blends recognizable neon signs scattered around Portland with images of iconic landmarks, like Skidmore Fountain.

• This week, Oregon drivers saw average gas prices fall below $4 per gallon for the first time since April. Experts attribute the dip to seasonal trends and a nationwide increase in supply; they expect prices to continue falling over the next couple of weeks. (OPB)

• Singles ready to mingle are in one of the best cities to do so. A new study from WalletHub ranked Portland the No. 10 city in the US for single adults based on metrics like the cost of eating out, Google searches for “Tinder,” and gym fees. (WalletHub)

• ‘Tis the season of giving. Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking is asking Portlanders to donate unwrapped, new toys now through Wednesday, Dec. 15. The 8th annual Rick’s Toy Drive will benefit Impact NW’s Holiday Hope Drive + Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties. View gift lists + see where to drop off donations.*

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