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Portland Spring Home & Garden Show | Thursday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $15+ | Get some ideas for your next home improvement project with garden installations, botanical workshops, and 280+ exhibitors.
Hawks and Hot Chocolate | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Topaz Farm | $10 | Get some fresh air while you look for four raptor species: Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, and the Bald Eagle.
CHOWDER FEST | 1-4 p.m. | The Foundry at Oswego Pointe, Lake Oswego | $35 | Bring an empty stomach — you’ll be sampling a variety of chowders + wines at this foodie fest.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Oregon Muslims’ Literature Festival and Book Fair | 12:30-4 p.m. | Bilal Mosque Association, Beaverton | Free | Shop for your next favorite read while attending workshops and meeting local authors.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
No Man’s Land Film Festival | Wednesday, Feb. 26-Thursday, Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. | Lewis & Clark College | $15+ | This action-packed fest focuses on the outdoor adventures of women and genderqueer globetrotters.
Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour | 6 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $40+ | Get ready for a serious rock show as the Finnish cello-playing metal band shred through their latest album of Metallica covers.
The Bird Alliance of Oregon is soaring to new heights with a $6 million, 12.5-acre land purchase that will soon be used to nest a new wildlife care center. The project will eventually be able to treat ~6,000 animals a year, and construction should begin later this year. (Portland Business Journal)
Sports
The Portland Thorns have a new kit sponsor for the first time since the team’s inaugural season. Ring (yes, the doorbell company) will be taking over Providence’s spot on the front of the team’s jersey. They’ll also be installing Ring cameras throughout Providence Park. (KGW)
Feel Good
Can we get an “awwww” in the house? Newborn elephant calf Tula-Tu will be making her public debut at the Oregon Zoo tomorrow, Feb. 21. Locals who want to catch a glimpse of the little bundle of joy will be able to do so at the zoo’s Forest Hall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (KOIN)
Community
Metro recently announced that it will be dedicating $450,000 to 23 different placemaking projects across the city. Some of the funded initiatives include support for Ukrainian refugees, dance programs, food festivals, and a local-led musical.
Ranked
Uh oh, a new study has determined that Portland is way behind other West Coast cities in terms of its food scene (scoff). While Clarify Capital’s study, which used data like cuisine diversity + restaurant quality to make its distinctions, put Portland at No. 17 in the US, we were still behind most of the coast. (KOIN)
Sports
Portland Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups only has 27 more games in his contract. Will the team replace him? If so, with who? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Trail Blazers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
Not handling life’s latest curveball too well? It might be time to consider working with a life coach. We recently caught up with Katie Stanley, a master-certified life coach, to help us get a better understanding of life coaching and how Portlanders can benefit from working with one.*
Home
Looking for home and kitchen appliances? Shop the Habitat for Humanity ReStores online or in-store to find discounted deals on like-new, tested appliances, including fridges, microwaves, washers, dryers, stoves, and more. Every purchase helps fund local Habitat homebuilding + home repair programs.*
Health
Working on your wellness goals? Revibe Health might be able to help. Whether you’re struggling with low energy, mental fog, poor sleep, or weight gain, this healthcare clinic offers custom solutions to help you feel like you again. Learn more — and book a free consultation and exam (a $199 value).*
Listen
The clarity is insane: That’s what people are saying about this best-selling hearing device. It makes conversation effortless, even amid background noise. Join 540,000+ happy customers with a no-risk trial.*
Coming Soon
Did this catch your eye? That’s because locals (like you) are excited about new happenings in the city. Spread the word about your business, services, big news, or event coming soon to Portland.
City Guide
City Guide
🎵 Don’t miss a beat
The lights shine brighter downtown. | Photo by Jeremy Jeziorski
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Portland’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget. Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.
Moda Center | Capacity: 3,000-20,500
When the biggest names come to town — think Elton John — they make a stop here. The venue can also be reconfigured to the Theater of the Clouds, which lowers the number of seats to no more than 6,500, creating an up-close experience.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Capacity: 2,776
Beneath the dazzling lights of the Portland sign, guests enter a three-level foyer and are immediately transported to a time long past. Restored Italian Rococo Revival architecture continues inside the theater, where the Oregon Symphony (the sixth oldest orchestra in the US) plays for dedicated crowds.
White Eagle Saloon | Capacity: 200
Though perhaps not the most iconic McMenamins concert venue in the city — we see you Crystal Ballroom — this ivy-adorned, allegedly haunted rock hotel is decked out in musical memorabilia and band photos. Order some Cajun tots and let the rhythm fill your soul.
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Spirits sales are down by 1.1% — with one exception. Tequila sales are up by 2.9%. As good an excuse as any for National Margarita Day Saturday (and our favorite happy hour spots).
