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• Tinis & Weenies | Friday, Feb. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | Freeland Spirits, 2671 NW Vaughn St., Portland | Price of purchase | Celebrate the end of the week with special martinis and food from Pochi Japanese Hot Dogs.
• Moshe Kasher | Friday, Feb. 16 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland | Free | Hear from the comedian and author of “Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes,” which takes readers on a personal exploration of communities like Alcoholics Anonymous and Burning Man.
• Cheap Date Comedy Night | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Pickle Jar, 130 SW Taylor St., Portland | $20 | Join Portland Pickles’ on-field host Jeremiah Coughlan for a night of “brine time” laughs.
• Biamp Portland Jazz Festival | Friday, Feb. 16-Saturday, March 2 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | For two weeks, talented local and visiting musicians will bring surprising sounds of saxophone and trumpet to more than 30 venues across the city.

• The Original Dark Brews Fest | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | John’s Marketplace Powell, 3560 SE Powell Blvd., Portland | $20-$30 | Embrace the gloom by sampling a selection of barleywines, stouts, dark lagers, or sours.
• Portland Winterhawks vs. Vancouver Giants | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Portland | $31-$68 | Watch a legendary story unfold on the ice as the hometown squad slings the puck around against the visiting goliaths.

• Montavilla Farmers Market | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 7700 SE Stark St., Portland | Free | Just because it’s cold and gray doesn’t mean you can’t find vibrant local produce.
• Talk of the Town | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Siren Theater, 3913 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland | $12 | Each show interviews interesting guests who are making art, whipping up exciting food, and leaving a positive impact on Portland — then improv performers create funny scenes inspired by their stories.

• Small businesses and nonprofits that incurred unexpected expenses during January’s winter storm are eligible for up to $25,000 through Prosper Portland’s expanded Small Business Stabilization Restore Grant Program. The financial support can go toward revenue loss, physical repairs, and inventory and equipment replacement due to storm damage. Apply by Thursday, Feb. 29.

• Nighttime drivers on Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard should expect delays 9 p.m.-5 a.m. until Thursday, Feb. 22. Construction at the Salmon Street intersection will cause lane closures and flaggers will assist pedestrians and cyclists through the area. The project will improve freight access and add traffic signals.

• You don’t have to climb above 20,000 ft to find delicious Himalayan cuisine — just take a look at this list. The Portland area is home to several food carts that prepare the foods of Tibet and Nepal, like the momos (hand-folded dumplings) at Sherpa Kitchen. (Eater Portland)

• Bright red and pink balloons brightened up Multnomah County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day when 12 couples said “I do” during the county’s first ever “Love Day.” The event offered free ceremonies for couples “from diverse backgrounds with socioeconomic hardships” and also aimed to remove the stigma of visiting the courthouse. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• In the US, wine is a nearly $67 billion industry, while coffee simmers at $11 billion. It’s an example of the major disconnect between the perceived price of your morning brew and reality, according to Futura Coffee Roasters’ Sebastian Villamizar. So how much do you think the most-expensive pour-over is in Portland? (Portland Monthly)

• The Oregon Ducks signed their best football recruiting class in program history, which some sites ranked as high as No. 3 in the nation. But will any of the first-year players — like standout four-star defensive lineman Aydin Breland — actually see the field in 2024? Locked On Ducks broke it down.