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Now What Remains Art Exhibition
2026-01-29 18:00 - 2026-02-23 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alberta Street Gallery, ​1829 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, 97211
Amid cultural upheaval, fifteen Portland collage artists find hope in reassembly. By reconstructing what remains, they transform paper fragments into a vision of what’s next.
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Share the Love: Glass Hearts Hidden at Tualatin Parks
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | Various locaions
Hunt for hand-blown glass hearts scattered throughout Tualatin parks and trails the entire month of February. Keep the heart as a reminder of the love we have for our city or share the love by hiding it again for another person to discover.
Brought to you by the City of Tualatin Parks and Recreation Department.
Who hides the hearts?
The hearts are hidden by City of Tualatin employee volunteers. The heart hiders are very stealthy and enjoy finding creative places to hide the hearts.
When are the hearts hidden?
The hearts are hidden throughout the month of February.
A new batch of hearts are hidden each week.
There is no specific day of the week or time of day that the hearts are hidden. Volunteers are assigned one of four weeks to hide hearts in specific parks and greenways. They can hide them all at once or throughout the assigned week.
Where are the hearts hidden?
The hearts are hidden in Atfalati Park, Browns Ferry Park, Ibach Park, Jurgens Park, Little Woodrose Natural Area, Lafky Park, Las Casitas Park, Commons Park, Community Park, the Lake of the Commons, Sweek Pond Natural Area. Hearts will also be hidden along city greenway trails including Chieftain Dakota, Hedges Creek, Hi-West, Ice Age Tonquin Trail, Saum Creek, Shaniko, and the Tualatin River Greenway Trail.
You will not need to climb or dig for the hearts.
PARKS MAP [PDF]

Racecar Racecar Racecar
2026-02-03 19:30 - 2026-03-01 16:30 | Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97205
A daughter and father embark on a shapeshifting road trip across the country. They fill their time doing regular father-daughter things: playing palindromic word games (r-a-c-e-c-a-r), digging up the past, picking up questionable hitchhikers, racing through the gelatinous landscape of their shared nightmares… So fun!
Portland-raised Kallan Dana’s Racecar Racecar Racecar is a tightly crafted, Lynchian thriller that dives into the complexities of memory, family, and the ties that bind — for better or for worse. Everything is great!
This play is a thriller that may contain content that is distressing to some viewers.
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Felicia Chiao Art Exhibition
2026-02-07 12:00 - 2026-03-01 06:00 | Nucleus Portland, 2916 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, 97211
Felicia Chiao is an artist and designer living in the Bay Area, CA. As a fine artist she has exhibited in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and New York City. As a commercial illustrator she has worked with companies such as A24, Universal Music, Spin Master and the Magic Puzzle Company.
Hours are Thursday-Sunday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
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Portland ValenTango 2026
2026-02-11 21:00 - 2026-02-17 01:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR, 97232
The legendary Portland ValenTango is the longest running and largest tango festival in North America. Arguably the most cost effective tango event to learn, dance and experience tango “bliss” — you don’t wanna miss it!
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Oregon Ballet Theatre - The Sleeping Beauty
2026-02-13 19:30 - 2026-02-21 19:30 | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201
Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, Christopher Stowell’s fairytale ballet marries tour-de-force dancing with sumptuous sets and costumes to create a story that will steal your heart.
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NW Black Comedy Festival
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-22
The NW Black Comedy Festival is Portland’s annual celebration of Black comedy and culture, taking place February 16–22, 2026 with multiple nights of live shows.
This week-long festival brings together over 40 Black comedians from across the country for stand-up, improv, storytelling, podcast recordings, and more, all showcasing a wide range of comedic voices and styles.
Various locations

PDX Songwriters Open Mic
2026-02-16 19:00 | Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St #203, Portland, OR, 97214
PDX Songwriters and Show Bar Present: Songwriter Open Mic. Join other songwriters in and around Portland for a monthly event to showcase your original music, meet other songwriters, music makers, and creatives and build community.
Performers can sign up to perform for the first half (7:00-8:15) or the second half (8:30-9:45). We’ll allow six performers for each half. House keyboard provided. Bring your own instrument or backing track! We’ll start taking names at 6:30 p.m.
This event is free to attend and 21+.
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Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden
2026-02-17 10:00 - 2026-03-08 16:30 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR, 97209
Don’t miss the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic Lunar New Year celebration at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Enjoy days filled with family fun and evenings that light up the sky with dazzling entertainment. Come blaze into the Year of the Fire Horse with us!
Learn more about the events here: lansugarden.org/lunar-new-year
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Mardi Gras Parade
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
Portland Mardi Gras Parade brings the spirit of New Orleans to North Portland with a lively, neighborhood-powered celebration. Expect colorful costumes, dancing krewes, stilt walkers, and plenty of brass band energy as the parade rolls through the streets.
It’s a joyful, free event that blends music, community, and a whole lot of sparkle, making it a perfect excuse to bundle up, grab a spot along the route, and celebrate Carnival season Portland-style.
The parade steps off at 7 p.m. starting near Humboldt St and proceeds down Mississippi Avenue to Cook St., just past Fremont.
Event details
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Educated Guess: Love & Attraction
2026-02-18 18:30 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
Join us in the museum’s restaurant, Theory, to flaunt your knowledge of factoids, hang with like-minded trivia nerds, and win awesome prizes. Our theme for this event is Love & Attraction, exploring the theme of Valentine’s Day. Our Educated Guess host will ask questions about science facts, current events, pop culture and scientific discovery in this multi-round, interactive game. Grab a group of up to four of your friends, come join in the fun and learn something new!
Educated Guess runs from 6:30 pm–8:30 pm, doors open at 6 pm. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
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Miss Congeniality Movie Night with Themed Food Pairings (Night 1)
2026-02-18 19:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
Miss Congeniality will be joining OMSI’s Reel Eats series for two nights only. A $36 ticket to Reel Eats gets you admission to the largest screen in town as well as a tray full of bites that pair with specific moments in the film.
While watching the film, viewers will be prompted to eat certain bites as they correlate with a moment on screen. The tasting menu that accompanies the film consists of 6-12 bites, which could include popcorn when a character is on stage, sliders for a great baseball hit, or salad when the scene takes place in a garden.
What will you eat when Gracie steps on stage? Join us to find out!
OMSI Members Receive 15% off
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Oregon International Auto Show
2026-02-19 00:00 - 2026-02-22 00:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
The 2026 Oregon International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the newest in-vehicle design, innovation, and technology. Explore fresh additions for 2026, including our new Overland and Performance areas, each highlighting the latest trends in adventure and high-performance driving.
Get behind the wheel in one of our many Ride & Drive experiences and discover cutting-edge advancements in electric vehicles and emerging autonomous technology, speak with industry experts and enter to win a new car. With engaging displays and interactive features for all ages—including a dedicated kids’ zone—there truly is something for everyone.
Thursday — 10 am to 4 pm
Friday — 12 pm to 10 pm
Saturday — 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday — 10 am to 7 pm
Pricing:
Adult — $20
Senior (65+) — $15
Military — $15
Youth (10-15 yrs) — $10
Sunday all youth are FREE
Children 9 and under are FREE
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(SOLD OUT) Miss Congeniality Movie Night with Themed Food Pairings (Night 2)
2026-02-19 19:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, 97214

Ian Fidance at Helium Comedy Club
2026-02-19 19:30 | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
Ian Fidance is an offbeat yet upbeat New York City comic, actor, and writer originally from Wilmington, Delaware. An absolute force on stage, his act is insanely positive and positively insane. Equal parts thoughtful, explicit, and silly, he can be seen performing nightly at the iconic Comedy Cellar in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village, and his wildly popular podcast “Bein’ Ian with Jordan” is available on all platforms.
Show times:
Thursday, February 19
7:30 pm
Friday, February 20
7 pm
9:15 pm
Saturday, February 21
7 pm
9:45 pm
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Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour
2026-02-19 19:30 | Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR, 97227
Get ready, Portland! Cardi B is bringing her Little Miss Drama Tour to the Moda Center. This huge arena concert is part of Cardi’s first headlining tour in years in support of her latest album Am I the Drama?
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The Neon Room at Helium: KC Shornima
2026-02-19 20:00 | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
KC Shornima is the newest Weekend Update writer on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She previously was a staff writer on Comedy Central’s TOONING OUT THE NEWS and was selected as a Just For Laughs 2022 New Face in Montreal this past summer. KC has also performed at Just For Laughs Moontower, and alongside comedians Neal Brennan, Nate Bargatze and Dave Attell amongst others. KC was named the Best Up-and-Coming Comedian in Nashville by the Nashville Scene Magazine and was a semifinalist for STAND UP NBC. She has also written for and performed on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network.
Show times:
Thursday, February 19
8 pm
Friday, February 20
7:30 pm
9:45 pm
Saturday, February 21
7:30 pm
10 pm
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets - HBCU to the Pros Night
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR, 97227
Don’t miss out on the annual HBCU to the Pros Night presented by Alaska Airlines! There will be amazing performances, retail items and multiple fundraising efforts supporting an amazing community partner.
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The Clackamas Bookshelf’s 50-Cent Book Sale
2026-02-21 09:00 | Kraxberger Middle School, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR, 97027
Cozy up by the fire with a good book! We’ve got 28,000 titles, all 50 Cents or less!
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East County Resiliency Fair
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Ave, Gresham, OR, 97030
Join the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the City of Gresham for a collaborative Community Resiliency Fair focused on building a healthier, more resilient future.
This public event is designed to connect residents with valuable resources and information. Enjoy a wide range of exhibitor tables and fun activities centered on key community topics, including:
• Kids helmet giveaway
• Gresham Repair Cafe
• Environment and sustainability
• Personal and community resiliency
• Local health and wellness services
• General community support programs
• Workshops by Community Energy Project, PGE Clean Energy and Energy Trust of Oregon
• Bring a copy of your PGE, NWN, Water Bureau, Comcast bills and log in to see if you qualify for the bill discount program (income qualified)
• Oregon Health Plan sign up
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with local experts, learn about programs available to you, and discover new ways to support your household and community. All are welcome. Save the date and plan to join us for a day of connection and learning!
The event will be held in the in the Centennial High School Cafeteria
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33rd Annual Hillsdale Brewfest
2026-02-21 10:00 - 22:00
Join Hillsdale Brewery for specials on brewfest beers, taster trays and flights, and food options! You can also vote for your favorite beer as brewers go head to head in the Battle for the Belt.

Ledding Library Quarterly Book Sale
2026-02-21 10:00 - 2026-02-22 15:00 | Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Mark your calendars! The next Quarterly Book Sale is coming up on February 21 and 22!
Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting Ledding Library’s programs and collections, helping to keep the Milwaukie community enriched and inspired.
Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
Sunday: noon – 3 pm
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Powell’s Friends and Family Event
2026-02-21 10:00 - 2026-02-22 21:00 | Various locaions
Drop by Powell’s Books locations anytime during regular store hours this weekend and enjoy 20% off nearly everything on their shelves.

Brainy Birds: Winter
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221
Birds are incredible and have adapted to survive in dynamic & changing environments. Every species has unique traits and sometimes quite specialized strategies. Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Arboretum, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants.
Winter classes will center on adaptations for surviving intense seasonal conditions. Spring brings the frenzy of breeding season. Summer includes juvenile development and the onset of the next annual cycle. And, Autumn classes will focus on the fall migration. Each seasonal class will highlight the various birds present in the Arboretum, and include observation & discussion of specific aspects of how their brains & bodies lead to certain behaviors useful in the Hoyt habitats. Short informal lectures and group discussions will be followed by exploratory bird-watching hikes to observe these processes in action.
• Registration closes 2 hours before the start time
• Class starts indoors and ends outside with a guided walk
• Reminder & details will be emailed closer to the program date
• When you attend at least two Brainy Birds classes, you will receive a coupon code for 15% off of future ticket prices
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Culture and Commerce Market
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Tony Hopson Sr. Center for Self-Enhancement, 3920 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
Shop Black-owned businesses, enjoy live music, free haircuts, story time, line dancing and more!
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Thrift Haven - Thrift & Vintage Clothing Convention
2026-02-21 13:00 - 19:00 | The Courts in Beaverton, 14523 SW Millikan Way #110, Beaverton, OR, 97005
Come shop and update your look with cool thrift finds at this HUGE vintage clothing convention.
$25 Early Bird tickets for early entry at noon.
🧺 $3–$5 bins
👕 $10 racks
💎 True vintage gems
👟 Sneakers & Y2K heat
🎧 Live DJ all day
🔥 100+ vendors, nonstop finds
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Inception (2010) at Portland Art Museum
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205
Join Portland Art Museum for the audacious and expansive film Inception, whose multi-layered narrative and visual stylings, structure and scale made it a modern classic.
A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.
All spaces for this program are accessible by wheelchair. All restrooms have accessible stalls but no power doors.
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CRINGE Performance Art
2026-02-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division St, Portland, OR, 97202
Performance artist Ashley Yang-Thompson and author Jaydra Johnson lead a collaborative presentation on the idea of “Cringe.”
Cringe has become a referent for overly earnest, uncool, or passé behavior. But what if cringe vulnerability is actually the path to freedom? In this collaborative presentation, Ashley and Jaydra will reach their hands deep inside the belly of cringe, feel around in the viscera, and ultimately expose its guts. Through images, video, and readings of their work, they will trace the development of their understanding of cringe as a way of life and the apogee of artistic expression. They will even risk doing something as cringeworthy as quote David Foster Wallace when he says, “The new rebels might be artists willing to risk the yawn, the rolled eyes, the cool smile… who treat of plain, old, untrendy human troubles and emotions with reverence and conviction.”
With musical guest Alex Wilson.
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Portland Timbers Season Kickoff
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97205
Portland will kick off its 16th MLS campaign, presented by Toyota, on Saturday, February 21, playing host to the Columbus Crew at Providence Park.
Remember that your game ticket is your ticket to ride! Valid for rides on TriMet buses, MAX, LIFT and Portland Streetcar on event days, for three hours before kick off and three hours after the match or concert ends.
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Hillsdale Farmers' Market
2026-02-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Rieke Elememtary School, 1405 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, 97219
The Hillsdale Farmers’ Market is a year-round market hosting 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. Product selection includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, native plants and herbs, and fresh and dried cut flowers.
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