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February PlanAhead: Your Portland events calendar

January 27, 2022 • 
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All month long
Tuesday, February 1-Sunday, February 6
Monday, February 7-Sunday, February 13
Monday, February 14-Sunday, February 20
Monday, February 21-Sunday, February 27
Monday, February 28

Rain + romance are in the air, festivals are up and running, and we’re celebrating Black History Month. It may be the shortest month, but there’s no shortage of exciting local events to attend. From Super Bowl watch parties to art gallery openings, our picks have something for everyone in the City of Roses. Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the omicron variant in Portland. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

All month long

  • GLEAN | Fri., Jan. 21-Fri., Feb. 25 | 12-5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays + Sundays | Maddox Building, 1231 NW Hoyt St. Suite 102 | Free | This juried art program inspires people to think about their consumption habits.
  • Fertile Ground Festival | Thurs., Jan. 27-Sun., Feb. 6 | Virtual | Donations encouraged | The 13th annual event will feature vibrant “acts of creation” from Portland’s underrepresented artists.
  • Chinese New Year | Tues., Feb. 1-Tues., Feb. 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $9.95+ | Celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, festival decorations + craft activities. 🏮
  • Lantern Viewing Evenings | Thurs.-Sun., Feb. 3-Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $20+ | Take in the glowing lanterns sculptures + a procession featuring a 50-ft-long illuminated dragon.🐲
  • Beyond Van Gogh | Tues., Feb. 1-Sat., Feb. 12, 2022 | Times vary | Oregon Convention Center | $25+ | Immerse yourself in the brushstrokes of the master painter and find your own inspiration during the Thursday + Saturday yoga classes offered in the exhibit. 🎨
  • Portland Winter Light Festival | Fri., Feb. 4-Sat., Feb. 12 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free | “Within the Ecosystem” is the theme for this year’s dazzling citywide exhibition, courtesy of the Willamette Light Brigade. 💡
  • Cascade Festival of African Films | Fri., Feb. 4-Sat., Mar. 5 | Times vary | Virtual | Free | View Africa through the eyes of African filmmakers.
  • Mandela: The Official Exhibition | Tues., Feb. 1-Sun., Feb. 13 | 9:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. | OMSI | $10.50+ | Learn about the iconic freedom fighter + political leader’s life and why his mission is still just as important today.
  • The Great Leap | Tues., Feb. 1-Sun., Feb. 13 | Times vary | Portland Center Stage at The Armory | $21+ | This theatrical production explores street basketball + cultural revolution in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
  • Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express | Tues., Feb. 1-Sun., Feb. 13 | Times vary | 368 S State St., Lake Oswego | $25+ | The local production is sure to go off the rails as the cast members dive deeper into this Far East enigma. 🚂
  • Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism | Sat., Feb. 19-June 5, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Portland Art Museum | $22+ | Explore the avant-garde cultural movement in Mexico through paintings, photos + period clothing. 🎨
  • PSU Farmers Market | Tues., Feb. 1-Mon., Feb. 28 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | South Park Blocks at Southwest Park Avenue + Southwest Montgomery Street | Free | Find fresh, local food + handcrafted items year-round, rain or shine. 🧑‍🌾
  • To Survive on This Shore | Tues., Feb. 8-Sat., Apr. 30 | Times vary | JSMA at PSU, 1855 SW Broadway | Free | This exhibit features photographs + interviews with transgender and gender nonconforming older adults.
  • Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings | Sat., Feb. 12-Sun., Apr. 17 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden | $18.95, included with admission | Discover the history of these fascinating small accessories fashioned from wood, ivory, or porcelain.
  • PDX Jazz Festival | Thurs., Feb. 17-Sat., Feb. 26 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | Listen to the soulful riffs of talented musicians on stages around the city.
  • Great Gatsby’s Daisy | Fri., Jan. 28-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Beaverton Masonic Lodge, 4690 SW Watson Ave. | $52+ | Immerse yourself in the 1920s + witness a surprising new twist on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story.
  • Cascade Festival of African Films | Fri., Feb. 4-Sat., March 5 | Times vary | Online + in-person | Free | This series celebrates Africa’s achievements, its failures + future possibilities.

Tuesday, February 1-Sunday, February 6

Tuesday, February 1

  • Eric Nam | Tues., Feb. 1 | 8:30 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $35 | Singer, songwriter + GQ Korea’s “2016 Man Of The Year” performs on his There And Back Again World Tour 2022.
  • Chinese New Year Opening Ceremony | Tues., Feb. 1 | 9:45 a.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | Free | Welcome the Year of the Tiger with a special lion dance performance at the front plaza.
  • Fredrik Logevall: 2022 Hatfield Lecture | Tues., Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $36+ | An educational evening with with an award-winning historian + author of “JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956.”
  • Dumpling Week | Sun., Jan. 30-Sat., Feb. 5 | Times vary | Restaurants citywide | Prices vary | More than 30 restaurants are serving up special dumplings not found on their regular menus. 🥟

Wednesday, February 2

Thursday, February 3

  • Mike Birbiglia Live | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. + 9:30 p.m. | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway | $40 | Laugh with the acclaimed comedian, actor + author.
  • Tig Notaro: Hello Again Tour | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $35+ | A humorous night with the comedian who always kills it on late-night TV appearances.

Friday, February 4

  • Donavon Frankenreiter | Fri., Feb. 4 | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $25 | Ride the laid-back vibes of this professional surfer turned musician.
  • Wine & Chocolate Pairing | Fri., Feb.. 4-Sun., Feb. 6 | 5 p.m. | Hip Chicks Do Wine, 4510 SE 23rd Ave. | $35+ | Sample artisan chocolates + other sweets alongside five different wines and a bonus pour of sangria.
  • Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | Fri., Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $11+ | Pour one out in memory of a fallen PNW foe, the Seattle Supersonics, in town under a new name.
  • Mount Hood Steiner Cabins with Lloyd Musser | Fri., Feb. 4 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. | $10 | The curator from the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum will give a lecture on iconic PNW architecture + craftsmanship.
  • The Lure | Fri., Feb. 4 | 10 p.m. | Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St. | $5 | A 2015 musical horror film set in 1980s Poland, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid; how can you not be intrigued?
  • Emo Night | Fri., Feb. 4 | 9 p.m. | Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. | $20 | Arrive early to claim limited at-the-door tickets, or else you’ll be in your feelings about missing out.
  • Lunar New Year Lantern Viewing Evenings | Fri., Feb. 4-Sun., Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $15+, kids 2 and under are free | Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with eight evenings of lantern viewing, dragon processions, tea + more.

Saturday, February 5

  • Latin Dance Night | Sat., Feb. 5 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | GOL Soccer Bar, 1739 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | Free | Feel the rhythm and move those hips.
  • Rodrigo & Dawson: Symphonic Folk | Sat., Feb. 5-Mon., Feb. 7 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $25+| This rich blend of folk + classical sounds will excite your ears and bring a storied musical heritage to life.
  • Portland Trail Blazers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $25+ | You’ll find no fear of the deer here, even with former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in town.
  • Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony | Sat., Feb. 5 | 1:15–2:15 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden | $18.95, included with admission | Discover Chado, the “Way of Tea” with a demonstration from members of the Kashintei Kai Tea Society.
  • 2022 Fly Fishing Film Tour | Sat., Feb. 5 | Times vary | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $20 | Come for the largest fly fishing film event of its kind, stay for the giveaways + like-minded people. 🎣
  • Lunar New Year Celebration | Sat., Feb. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Washington Square, 9585 SW Washington Square Rd. | Free | Visit the mall’s Summit Court for live performances, crafts, stories, dances, and to make a wish on the Wishing Tree.

Sunday, February 6

  • Marc E. Bassy | Sun., Feb. 6 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $27.50+ | The pop singer-songwriter tours with his second independent album “Little Men.”
  • Kitchen Essentials, Winter 2022 | Sun., Feb. 6 | 2-5 p.m. | Cookshop, 2627 SE Clinton St. | $360 | This four-week course covers knife skills, mise en place, roasting, baking, searing + classic sauces.
    February Tea Tasting Party | Sun., Feb. 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Dandelion Tea House & Apothecary, 109 W. 7th St., Vancouver | $20 | Sip a flight of four teas + chow down on some baked goods.
  • Billy Wayne Davis | Sun., Feb. 6 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Siren Theater, 315 NW Davis St. | $20 | Catch the comedian “who has performed in 41 states, 4 countries, and Texas.”
  • Zero | Sun., Feb. 6 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $35 | Rock out with this group that helped shape the jam band scene. 🎸

Monday, February 7-Sunday, February 13

Monday, February 7

  • WWE Monday Night RAW | Mon., Feb. 7 | 4:30 p.m. | Moda Center | $20+ | Ohhh — from the top rope, out of nowhere, it’s thrilling entertainment.
  • Gay Skate | Mon., Feb. 7 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Oaks Amusement Park | $10 | Lace up and take your best moves to the hardwood.

Tuesday, February 8

  • Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic | Tues., Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $7+ | Past fan favorite + noted Disneyphile Robin Lopez returns to Rip City + will probably fight Blaze the Trail Cat.
  • Tuesday Night Trivia | Tues., Feb. 8 | 7-9:30 p.m. | GOL Soccer Bar, 1739 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | Free | Compete for gift cards in this general trivia show presented by Pour Life Choices.
  • Anastasia | Tues., Feb. 8-Sun., Feb. 13 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St. | $39+ | Follow the protagonist’s journey from the crumbling Russian Empire to the euphoria of 1920s Paris.

Wednesday, February 9

  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $45+ | This band will perform original commissions + masterworks from the likes of John Coltrane and other jazz legends.
  • Houndmouth | Wed., Feb. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St. | 8:30 p.m. | $27.50+ | Listen to the American alternative blues band behind the hit song “Sedona.”
  • Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $64+ | All are welcome at this semi-annual meeting of the Anti Lakers Blazer Club.
  • Portland ValenTango | Wed., Feb. 9-Mon., Feb. 14 | Times vary | DoubleTree by Hilton Portland, 1000 NE Multnomah St. | $27+ | Experience classes, lectures, and vendors at the self-proclaimed largest + longest-running tango festival in North America.

Thursday, February 10

  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $35 | Dance along to the musical group Nelson Mandela once called “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world.”
  • Portland Comic Book Jam 2022 | Thurs., Feb. 10-Sun., Feb. 13 | Times vary | Wacom Experience PDX, 1455 NW Irving St. | Free | University students are invited to collaborate, get coaching, and compete for prizes like gift certificates, work-for-hire contracts + $1,000 commission.
  • Portland Career Fair | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way | Free | Get facetime with multiple companies from several different industries.
  • Temporary Lesbian Bar Valentine’s Party | Thurs., Feb. 10 + Fri., Feb. 25 | 8-11:30 p.m. | The Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge | 3552 N. Mississippi Ave. | $10 | Dancing + good times are on tap at this safe and inclusive pop-up party for those 21 and over.

Friday, February 11

Saturday, February 12

  • Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks | Sat., Feb. 12 | 2 p.m. | Moda Center | Enjoy a pregame concert + fundraiser for local nonprofit Black Educational Achievement Movement.
  • Portland Haiku Group | Sat., Feb. 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. | Free | Meet fellow writers, develop your artistry, find life’s contentment.
  • A Pink Martini Valentine | Sat., Feb. 12-Mon., Feb. 14 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $45+ | The Portland favorites are teaming up with the Oregon Symphony and love is in the air. 💘
  • Magic City Hippies | Sat., Feb. 12 | 9 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $20+ | Get a taste of everything from rock to pop to salsa with this psychedelic trio of musicians.
  • Hello Sucker! A Comedy Showcase | Sat., Feb. 12 | 10 p.m. | The ShoeBox Theater, 2110 SE 10th Ave. | $12+ | Join stand-up comedians Joyce Nance + Todd Basil as they host an evening of laughs.
  • Valentine’s Fondue at TMK Creamery | Sat., Feb. 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | TMK Creamery, 27221 S. Dryland Rd., Canby | $15+ | Dip into chocolate cheese, beer cheese, or cheddar fondues to your heart’s content. 🧀

Sunday, February 13

  • Valentine’s Japanese Vegetable Gyoza | Sun., Feb. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cookshop, 2627 SE Clinton St. | $80 | Learn to chop + season vegetable fillings, pleat, and cook Japanese dumplings and pair them with flavorful dipping sauces. 🥟
  • VINYL BURLESQUE: A Retro Records Revue | Sun., Feb. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Dig A Pony, 736 SE Grand Ave. | $22+ | DJ Jasmine Rain’s record collection sets the tune for some retro sauciness.
  • 5th Annual Black Love Day: A Comedy Show | Sun., Feb. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | The Suite Spot PDX, 24-32 NW 2nd Ave. | $60+ | Show love to Black culture while giving back to the community.
  • Valentines Special Couples Make & Take Event | Sun., Feb. 13 | 3-5 p.m. | Vancouver Art Space, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive #283 | $95 | Paint with your partner to create a lovely keepsake.
  • Montavilla Farmers Market | Sun., Feb. 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 7700 SE Stark St. | Free | Shop this vibrant marketplace for local, high quality, healthy food.
  • Super Bowl Sunday | Sun., Feb. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Stage 722, 722 SE 10th Ave. | Free | Watch the big game on big screens, with an indoor food cart pod + full bar to boot.
  • Chas Martin: Sculpture In A Day | Sun., Feb. 13 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 SW Park Pl. | $95+ | Learn to craft your own magical mask using media like wire, paper + air-dry clay at this workshop. 🎭
  • Timbers Preseason Tournament | Sun., Feb. 13-Sat., Feb. 19 | Times vary | Providence Park | $15+ | Catch the green and gold in action as they prepare for the coming MLS season with matchups against Minnesota United FC, Real Salt Lake FC + Viking FK.

Monday, February 14-Sunday, February 20

Monday, February 14

  • Special Event: Valentine’s Day with Kellen Erskine | Mon., Feb. 14 | 7:15 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave. | $25+ | Live, laugh + love along with this successful comedian who’s appeared on “Conan” and “America’s Got Talent.”
  • Tinder Live! With Lane Moore | Mon., Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. | $20 | Take part in this comedian’s live swiping adventure, with plenty of heart + laughs.
  • Smut City Jellyroll Society | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Victorian Belle Mansion, 1441 N. McClellan St. | $12 | Dance + dine alongside this local prohibition-era-inspired blues and jazz group.
  • Valentine’s Day is a Drag | Mon., Feb. 14 | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Pharmacy PDX, 2100 NW Glisan St. | $20+ | Trade chocolate and flowers for glitter, sequins + entertainment.
  • Pink & Purple Valentine’s Party | Mon., Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave. | $106+ | Wear pink or purple for special perks while you listen to jazz musician Kassa Overall and others. 💜
  • Silvana Estrada | Mon., Feb. 14 | 9 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St. | $12 | Touted as “one of Mexico’s greatest young talents and vocalists,” Estrada is a leading independent artist in the Latin alternative movement.

Tuesday, February 15

  • The Weather Station | Tues., Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. | $20 | Toronto songwriter Tamara Lindeman explores ignorance on her forthcoming album.
  • Jazmine Sullivan | Tues., Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave. | $48+ | The soul songstress brings her Heaux Tales tour to Portland.
  • Community Clinic | Every third Tuesday | 3-7 p.m. | The Herb Shoppe, 3912 N. Mississippi Ave. | $15+ | Ask an herbalist all your health-related questions.
  • Kronos Quartet & Sam Green: “A Thousand Thoughts” | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Portland Art Museum, 1620 SW Park Ave. | $32+ | This “live documentary” is a screening with live narration + music.

Wednesday, February 16

  • An Evening with Fran Lebowitz | Wed., Feb. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $29.50+ | This discussion with the famed author + social commentator is sure to be intriguing.
  • Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show | Wed., Feb. 16-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $5+ | From fly fishing to bow hunting, these exhibitors will have you prepared for the great outdoors.
  • Lisa See: The Story Behind the Stories | Wed., Feb. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Online | $49 | The author of “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” will speak as a guest of the Voices Lecture Series.

Thursday, February 17

  • 2022 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival | Thurs., Feb. 17-Sat., Feb. 26 | Times vary | Locations vary | Lean into jazz culture with the help of award-winning musicians from around the world.
  • Drive-By Truckers | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 8:30 p.m. | Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St. | $25 | This alternative country Southern rock band has roots in Portland + Alabama.
  • The 6th Annual NW Black Comedy Festival | Thurs., Feb. 17-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta St. + Curious Comedy Theater, 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Prices vary | Take in 11 showcases, two live podcasts, and 60+ Black comics.
  • Martin Sexton | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $40 | This American folk singer-songwriter makes a stop in Portland on his 2020 Vision tour.
  • ilani BrewFest | Thurs., Feb. 17-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield | Prices vary | Watch live cooking demos, the “Battle of the Beers” contest + sample hundreds of beverages. 🍺
  • Secret Roller Disco | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Irvington Elementary School, 1320 NE Brazee St. | Free | Bring your own skates (or just come for the fun lights + music) to this not-so-secret meetup.
  • Dan Croll & Luke Sital-Singh | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | Polaris Hall, 635 N. Killingsworth Ct. | $20 | Listen to two solo singers, both of whom hail from England.

Friday, February 18

  • Booklover’s Burlesque: Cozy Edition | Fri., Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $20+ | Doors open at 6 p.m. for this 21+ show where burlesque performers read empowering passages of literature.
  • California Guitar Trio + Montreal Guitar Trio | Fri., Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 SW 11th Ave. | $25+ | Six guitarists representing four countries fuse steel- and nylon-stringed instruments into a blend of many musical genres.
  • Dessa | Fri., Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $20 | From hosting a science podcast to publishing a memoir, this singer, rapper + writer has done a little bit of everything.
  • Chris Lane | Fri., Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $32.50 | The rising country star has “Big, Big Plans” on his visit to Portland.

Saturday, February 19

  • The Wombats | Sat., Feb. 19 | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St. #203 | $22 | The band is currently working on its fifth studio album “Fix Yourself, Not The World.”
  • Zwickelmania® 2022 | Sat., Feb. 19 | Times vary | Locations vary | Participating breweries offer meet-the-brewer experiences, tastings, tours, and more.
  • Painted Entertainment : 90’s Hip Hop Painting Party | Sat., Feb. 19 | 8-10 p.m. | PDX Suite Spot, 24-32 NW 2nd Ave. | $55+ | Each guest will paint their masterpiece to dope music, and receive a dinner of fried chicken, mac and cheese, yams + salad.
  • Beethoven & Brahms | Sat., Feb. 19-Mon., Feb. 21 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $25+ | Grammy Award-nominated German pianist Lars Vogt performs works from these master classical composers.
  • Clowns Without Borders Benefit Show | Sat., Feb. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Online + Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $15+ | The Northwest’s top circus artists, physical comedians, musicians + magicians “bring laughter where it’s needed most.” 🎪
  • Dracula | Sat., Feb. 19-Sat., Feb. 26 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium | $29+ | The Oregon Ballet Theater takes its own unique bite out of the month of love. 🦇

Sunday, February 20

  • Amelia’s Tea & Cookie Pairing | Sun., Feb. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Dandelion Tea House & Apothecary, 109 W. 7th St., Vancouver | $20 | Tea + Girl Scout cookies — a match made in heaven.
  • February Adult Intro to Derby | Every Sunday, Feb. 20-March 13 | 8-10 a.m. | Rose City Rollers Hangar at Oaks Amusement Park | $150 | Learn basic roller derby skills + get the chance to join the Rose City Rollers at the end of this 4-week boot camp.
  • February Youth Intro to Derby | Every Sunday, Feb. 20-March 13 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Rose City Rollers Hangar at Oaks Amusement Park | $150 | Girls + gender-expansive youth ages 7-18 are invited to these no-contact roller derby classes.

Monday, February 21-Sunday, February 27

Monday, February 21

  • Aging in Enlightened Society | Mon., Feb. 21 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | A social group for aging — whether you’re 40 or 70 — that promotes community, connection + inspiration.
  • CARIBOU | Mon., Feb. 21 | 9 p.m. | Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave. | $26 | Canadian musician Dan Snaith leads this band, accompanied by Ela Minus.
  • Community Appreciation Days | Mon., Feb. 21-Fri., Feb. 25 | Times vary | Oregon Zoo | 50% regular admission | Be sure to reserve your timed-entry tickets online in advance. 🐘
  • TAG! Queer Shorts Festival | Mon., Feb. 21-Sat., Feb. 26 | 6 p.m. | Online | $20+ | Stream documentaries, music videos, narrative and experimental films from queer and trans directors at the festival organized on by Hollywood Theatre.

Tuesday, February 22

  • Immanuel Wilkins | Tues., Feb. 22 | 8 p.m. | Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave. | $30+ | Soak in the sounds of the saxophonist + composer nominated for an NAACP Image Award.
  • Sega Bodega | Tues., Feb. 22 | 8 p.m. | Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. | $17 | This Irish-born music producer pushes genre boundaries.
  • Ian Sweet | Tues., Feb. 22 | 9 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St. | $13 | Prepare to get introspective with this dreamy indie pop from Los Angeles.
  • Jewelry Making Workshop | Tues., Feb. 22 | 10 a.m. | The Craft Factory, 4555 N. Williams Ave. | $25+ | Create your own rings, pendants, earrings with artist and jewelry designer Kellene Kulas.
  • TuTu Tuesday | Tues., Feb. 22 | 12:22-10:22 p.m. | Salmon Springs Fountain, 1000 SW Naito Pkwy. | Free | Bring your own tutu for a day of fun, starting with brunch + ending with an awards ceremony at 22:22 p.m.

Wednesday, February 23

  • The War On Drugs | Wed., Feb. 23 | 8 p.m. | Moda Center | $67+ | This band is ready to rock the Rose City.
  • Stand Pup Comedy Night | Wed., Feb. 23 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | $20 | This event features adoptable pets + funny humans, as seen on America’s Got Talent and Comedy Central.
  • Monthly Plant Walk: Poplar Buds and Red Cedar | Wed., Feb. 23 | 1-4 p.m. | Location TBD | $35+ | Register for this short hike + learn about medicinal uses, winter ecology, and ethical wildcrafting.
  • Network After Work | Wed., Feb. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | The Toffee Club, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | $39+ | Build relationships with like-minded business owners + entrepreneurs.
  • Eric Krasno + Son Little | Wed., Feb. 23 | 8:30 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $20+ | This musical pair teams up for the 2022 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival.
  • Kerry Politzer Quartet | Wed., Feb. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd. | Free | This Portland-based jazz pianist + composer plays as part of the 2022 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival.

Thursday, February 24

  • Kishi Bashi with the Oregon Symphony | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $29+ | Experience lush, electronically-inspired indie music + a multimedia piece that explores the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
  • February Galentine’s Event | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Sprinkles of Joy Bakery, 621 E. 1st St., Newberg | Free | Celebrate other women in business + eat baked goods with the Females United Network.
  • Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $39+ | Your three point powers won’t work here, Steph Curry.
  • Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Thurs., Feb. 24-Sat., Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway | $30+ | Marvel as dancers perform elegant + powerful choreography.
  • Portland Spring Home & Garden Show | Thurs., Feb. 24-Sun., Feb. 27 | Portland Expo Center | $10, kids 12 and under are free | Green thumbs and weekend warriors, this is the place for you.
  • Portland International Auto Show | Thurs., Feb. 24-Sun., Feb. 27 | Oregon Convention Center | $8+ | Admire cars from around the world, and then pretend to drive them in the virtual reality simulators.
  • Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 8:30 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $35+ | Experience this Ghana-born artist’s holistic vision of music as a healing power.

Friday, February 25

  • Hillsbrew Festival | Fri., Feb. 25-Sun., Feb. 27 | Times vary | Wingspan Event & Conference Center, 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro | Enjoy a weekend of food, music + of course beer from 30 of Oregon’s best brewers.
  • The Cascade Clash | Fri., Feb. 25-Mon., Feb. 28 | Times vary | Northwest Fencing Center, 4950 SW Western Ave., Beaverton | $40+ | Youth fencers from around the globe will compete in epee, saber + foil. 🤺
  • Joshua Radin | Fri., Feb. 25 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. | $28 | Find healing in this blend of folk rock + acoustic sound.
  • Swipe Right | Fri., Feb. 25-Sun., March 20 | Times vary | Twilight Theater Company, 7515 N. Brandon Ave. | $20+ | What if people talked to each other in real life the way they did on dating apps? 🎭
  • Mayday Parade | Fri., Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $35+ | Catch this pop-punk band from Middle Tennessee that got its start selling CDs in the Vans Warped Tour parking lot.

Saturday, February 26

  • Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” | Sat., Feb. 26 + Sun., Feb. 27 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $29+ | Hear the Oregon Symphony narrate Miguel’s journey to the Land of the Dead as you watch the animated feature on the big screen.
  • Dancing with the Local Stars | Sat., Feb. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield | $85+ | Watch community leaders compete to raise money for area nonprofits.
  • Rose City Polar Plunge | Sat., Feb. 26 | 11 a.m. | Willamette Park, 6500 S. Macadam Ave. | $10 | Take a cold dip + raise money for Special Olympics Oregon athletes.
  • Umbrella Falls Snowshoe Tour | Sat., Feb. 26 | 1-3 p.m. | Sahale Lodge | $25+ | Take a 3-mile trek through a winter wonderland.
  • Timbers vs. New England Revolution | Sat., Feb. 26 | 4:30 p.m. | Providence Park | $40+ | The first game of the MLS season promises to be exciting.
  • Salsa Night | Sat., Feb. 26 | 8:30-10 p.m. | Forge Hot Yoga, 1301 NE Alberta St. | $29 | The proceeds from this lesson + dance session benefit the Word is Bond nonprofit.

Sunday, February 27

  • Handmade Pasta with Leta | Sun., Feb. 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cookshop, 2627 SE Clinton St. | $80 | Farfalle, garganelli, and ravioli, oh my — this class teaches mixing, rolling, shaping + eating delicious pasta.
  • Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets | Sun., Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. | Moda Center | $17+ | This elevation-juiced team needs to come down from the mountains + get on Portland’s level.
  • Montavilla Farmers Market | Sun., Feb. 27 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 7700 SE Stark St. | Free | Support this grassroots collection of neighborhood vendors.
  • Repurposing Mardi Gras Beads | Sun., Feb. 27 | 2-4 p.m. | SCRAP, 1736 SW Alder St. | $10 | The creative reuse store has tips on how to do exactly that with the holiday’s flashy necklaces, no matter how you came by them.

Monday, February 28

Monday, February 28

  • Bizwomen Mentoring Monday | Mon., Feb. 28 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Virtual | $45 | This platform brings professionals together in a casual, fast-paced coaching atmosphere.
  • Judy Collins | Mon., Feb. 28 | 8 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $45+ | The multi-talented + eclectic singer is ready to serenade the audience.
  • Walla Walla Wine On Tour | Mon., Feb. 28 | 5:30-8 p.m.| Leftbank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St. | $75 | Sample the wares of 40 different wineries. 🍷
  • The Learning Curve by Vickie G. Hampton | Mon., Feb. 28 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Cerimon House, 5131 NE 23rd Ave. | $10 | Enjoy this community theater performance that follows a teacher’s thought-provoking career change.
  • PBEM Training: BEECN | Mon., Feb. 28 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Get trained on how to use Portland’s Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Nodes.
  • Bad Bunny | Mon., Feb. 28 | 8 p.m. | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, 1 N. Center Court St. | $156+ | Spend an evening vibing to the music of transformative rapper and singer Bad Bunny.*