Take TriMet to these events in February
Looking for things to do this month? Check out these events around town that you can take transit to:
Saturday, February 1
🎉 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair at the Convention Center
This event will showcase a variety of Chinese cultural activities, including a lion dance, traditional Chinese instruments, martial arts demonstrations and folk music performances.
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📍Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland
February 1–February 15
Lion Dance Performance
The Lan Su Chinese Garden hosts a Lion Dance Performance every year to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
⏰ Various Times
📍Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St, Portland
Saturday, February 1
Oregon Lunar New Year Celebration at the Keller Auditorium
The Keller Auditorium is hosting the Oregon Lunar New Year Celebration with over 300 performers. Performances will consist from martial arts and rhythmic gymnastics to a stunning dance drama retelling the legendary story of Wang Zhaoju.
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay St, Portland
February 2–February 9
Join OMSI for their annual Studio Ghibli Film Festival on the largest movie screen in Portland. Watch all your favorites, from My Neighbor Totoro to Kiki’s Delivery Service, to kick off 2025.
⏰ Various Times
📍OMSI (Empirical Theater)
1945 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR 97214
Tuesday, February 4
To celebrate and honor the iconic Rosa Parks and her contributions to the civil rights movement, we will not collect fares on buses, MAX and LIFT on February 4 – Rosa Parks’ birthday.
⏰ All Day
📍City Wide
Friday, February 7
Watch the Rio Grande Valley Vipers play Rip City Remix.
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍Chiles Center
500 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
February 7–February 15
🎉 Portland Winter Lights Festival in Downtown Portland
This year is the 10th Anniversary of Portland’s brightest winter event which will bring immersive art and illuminating installations to Portland.
⏰ 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
📍Downtown Portland
February 7–8
The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Come meet some of Portland’s best makers and creators!
⏰ 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
📍SE Portland
100 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97214
Saturday, February 8
9th Annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration
The Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration is organized in collaboration with the Oregon Historical Society and numerous community partners. The festivities include lion dancers, drummers, and a 150-foot dragon to lead the parade. The parade starts from the Portland Chinatown Museum, through the China Gate and downtown Portland on SW Third Avenue, and up to the Oregon Historical Society.
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
📍Portland Chinatown Museum
127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland
Saturday, February 8
Vietnamese American Lunar New Year Celebration at the Garden Home Recreation Center
Portland Taiko will perform a few songs at the Vietnamese American Veterans and Families Lunar New Year celebrations at the Garden Home Recreation Center.
⏰ 4:30 p.m.
📍Garden Home Recreation Center
7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland
February 20–February 23
NW Black Comedy Festival at the Curious Comedy Theater
This event focuses on highlighting black joy, humor and its historic importance in the black community. In the 9th year, there will be 4 nights of live performances and podcasts featuring 40+ black comedians from across the country.
⏰ Various Times
📍Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NW Martin Luther Jr Blvd, Portland
February 20–February 27
This event celebrates the diverse world of jazz music, bringing together local and international artists for a week-long celebration.
⏰ Various Dates and Times
📍Newmark Theater, Moda Center, The Reser and more
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