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Bossa PDX
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main St, Hillsboro, OR, 97123
Bossa PDX brings the timeless elegance of bossa nova and Brazilian jazz to life with warmth and sophistication for a sound that’s smooth yet rhythmically rich.
Featuring pianist/vocalist Kerry Politzer, guitarist Ben Graves, bassist Robert Rodriguez, and George Colligan on drums, the ensemble delivers soulful, rhythm-driven performances that capture the spirit of Brazil with grace, style, and vibrant jazz energy. Joining the band for this musical journey through Brazil’s rich sonic landscape is special guest Brazilian flutist Gabriela Gimenes.
An evening including everything from nostalgic ballads to samba-infused burners, it’s perfect for jazz lovers and newcomers alike.
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Rip City Glass Night
2026-02-06 19:00 | Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR, 97227
Continue your collection of Trail Blazers commemorative glasses! Be one of the first 5,000 in the building to secure your Jrue Holiday glass.
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Gareth Reynolds at Helium Comedy Club
2026-02-06 19:00 | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
Gareth Reynolds is an internationally touring stand-up comedian whose brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony’s hilarious snark on their smash-hit podcast “The Dollop.” Gareth has written for “Arrested Development,” and previous to that he wrote on Comedy Central’s “Idiotsitter” and NETFLIX’s “Flaked.”
Originally hailing from the sweet streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gareth moved to Los Angeles and starred in NBC’s “The Real Wedding Crashers,” which was as creatively stimulating as it was successful. Through that show he began producing and writing his own material, eventually making shows at Comedy Central, The Travel Channel, and MTV. He also has a cat named Jose.
All Show times:
Friday, February 6
7 pm
9:15 pm
Saturday, February 7
4 pm
7 pm
9:30 pm
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Portland Winter Light Festival
2026-02-06 18:00 - 2026-02-14 22:00 | OR
A free, citywide celebration of light art and installations!
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Avenue
World Trade Center
131 SW Salmon Street
Electric Blocks
236 SE Clay
Anchor sites open Friday and Saturday only.
February 6–7 & 13–14 6pm – 10pm
For more information and hours visit pdxwlf.com

Sew 101 - Sew a Reversible Tote at Sew Susty
2026-02-06 18:00 | Sew Susty, 310 SW 4th Ave #400, Portland, OR, 97204
Learn to sew a reversible tote bag.
This class is perfect for people who have never sewn before or want a refresher course with basics.
Topics covered:
• Sewing machine anatomy
• Basic stitches
• Tote bag construction
Materials, machines and fabric included.
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Gresham Community Climbing Day
2026-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Rock Haven Climbing Gym, 355 NE 223rd Ave, Gresham, OR, 97030
Gresham residents can climb for free or at a reduced rate at Rock Haven Climbing Gym on the first Friday of each month from 5 pm – 9 pm
This is an opportunity for everyone to try out a new indoor recreation and stay active throughout the year. The passes include climbing access and climbing shoes.
Chalk is available for purchase.
Free for Gresham residents who have SNAP/EBT
$5 per person for all other Gresham residents
Rock Haven requires all participants to sign a waiver upon arrival. Children under 18 must have a guardian’s signature.
To register visit rockhavenclimbing.com/first-visit
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The Neon Room at Helium: Sabrina Wu
2026-02-05 20:00 | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
Sabrina Wu is a New York based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy JOY RIDE, from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. They’ve also guest starred in ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, and you can soon watch them as a series regular in the upcoming show MURDERBOT starring Alexander Skarsgard on Apple TV+.
On the stand-up side, they were selected as one of the New Faces of Comedy by the Just For Laughs Festival in 2022. Later that fall, they had their TV debut doing stand up on the Tonight Show. Variety Magazine named Wu one of the Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2023. In the same year, Vulture Magazine named Wu a Comedian You Should Know and Will now.
Show times:
Thursday, February 5
8 pm
Friday, February 6
7:30 pm
9:45 pm
Satursday, February 7
7:30 pm
10 pm
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Learn to Sew: Quilted E-Reader or Book Sleeve at Modern Domestic
2026-02-05 17:00 | Modern Domestic, 422 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, 97211
Sew a custom e-reader or book sleeve for the perfect cozy gift (for yourself or loved ones)! Bring your own device or book to create a made-to-measure sleeve, or choose from a few sizes that will fit most e-readers, paperbacks, or hardcovers. Customize your padded sleeve with simple quilting lines and your choice of optional closures (narrow ties, wide ties, or magnetic snap).
Be prepared – purchase your supplies online or in person before class begins! More details at event website.
Skill Level: Learn to Sew – You have never touched a sewing machine before or it has been years since you have. You know very little to nothing about sewing but you are eager to get started.
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Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum
2026-02-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205
Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month from 10 am to 7 pm, and programs at the Tomorrow Theater in Southeast Portland are free.
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Free Rides in Honor of Rosa Parks
2026-02-04 | OR
To celebrate Rosa Parks’ birthday and her contributions to the civil-rights movement, we will not collect fares on buses, MAX, WES and LIFT on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
If you have never used TriMet or have not ridden in a while, we invite you to try us out. Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN also will be free to ride that day.
If you are riding on February 4, you will not need to tap your Hop card or buy a transit fare card — just hop on board. Transfers are free, too.

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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Resume Review Drop-in
2026-02-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97219
Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review.
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Woodstock Library’s Sit & Stitch
2026-02-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland, OR, 97206
Join your neighbors for a friendly, informal sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery bee! Bring your own projects and socialize (sew-cialize?) at the library.
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Intro to Risograph Printing
2026-02-01 14:00 | IPRC Studio, 318 SE Main St #155, Portland, OR, 97214
In this 4-hour introductory course, participants will learn the basics of risograph (riso) printing and will leave with a hands-on understanding of how to use this print technology to create zines, fliers, posters, or other printed matter.
While this technology is not new, riso printing has recently become one of the most exciting developments in independent printing and publishing because of its cost-effectiveness for print runs between 25 and 1,000. Workshop participants will learn how to best maximize the many quirks of riso printing to achieve striking results.
Participants are also encouraged to bring files of artwork that they’d like to print (files should be 100% grayscale, letter, legal, or tabloid size).
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Free First Sundays at The Japanese American Museum of Oregon
2026-02-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Naito Center, 411 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, 97209
Enjoy free admission on the first Sunday of every month!
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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]

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-01-31 19:30 | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201
Celebrate Lunar New Year in Spectacular Style!
Join us at Keller Auditorium on January 31, 2026 for the 2026 Oregon Lunar New Year Celebration—the state’s most prestigious and authentic Asian cultural celebration. Experience an extraordinary evening featuring world-class performers and over 400 artists in one unforgettable night!
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Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St #203, Portland, OR, 97214
Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. His comedy specials and clips have amassed almost 2 billion total views on YouTube alone.
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Tualatin Winter Brew Fest
2026-01-31 13:00 - 20:30 | Stickmen Brewing Company – Tualatin, 19475 SW 118th Ave #1, Tualatin, OR, 97062
The 7th Annual Tualatin Winter Brew Fest is back! Sample assortment of specialty beers, ciders and wine, while enjoying live entertainment.
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Portland's Folk Festival
2026-01-30 18:00 - 2026-01-31 00:00 | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97209
Come enjoy folk and Americana music with local and regional performers!
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PDX Motorcycle Film Festival (SOLD OUT)
2026-01-30 17:30 - 2026-01-31 00:00 | Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97201
An annual motorcycle film festival! This event has sold out.
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Tech Help Drop-in
2026-01-30 12:30 - 14:30 | North Portland Library, 512 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97217
We can help you with technology!
Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 503.988.5123 or email help@multcolib.org 2-3 days before a program.
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (PG)
2026-01-29 19:00 | CineMagic, 2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214
When the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with more powerful Death Star, the Rebel fleet counters with a massive attack on the space station. In a final climatic duel, Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader.
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Now What Remains Art Exhibition
2026-01-29 18:00 - 2026-02-23 21:00 | 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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Jean SOS - Beginner Friendly Sewing Class at Sew Susty
2026-01-29 18:00 | Sew Susty, 310 SW 4th Ave #400, Portland, OR, 97204
Save your favorite jeans! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn to use a sewing machine, practice straight and zigzag stitches, and repair or reinforce small holes (under 2″) and worn areas. Bring a pair of jeans that are wearing thin or have a small hole, and learn simple techniques to make them last longer.
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OMSI After Dark: Into the Abyss
2026-01-28 18:00 - 22:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
OMSI After Dark is for guests 21 and over, where you can have a drink and wander the exhibits after hours. Interact with hands-on science experiments, live performances, local educational groups, lectures, food and beverage samplers, and more. Each event has a different theme, which means a new set of people and entertainment to engage with each month!
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Knit Night at Starlight Knitting Society
2026-01-28 18:00 | Starlight Knitting Society, 7028 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97206
Every week crafters from all walks of life gather in our Southeast Portland shop to stitch, spin and and be together in community. We strive to be welcoming to all and provide a place for folks to come as they are, be themselves and find common ground over a shared love of knitting, crochet, spinning and many other crafts.
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Letter Writing Social
2026-01-26 16:30 | Broadway Books, 1714 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR, 97232
Join Broadway Books for another letter writing social hosted by Emma Swartz of Squeezebox Press!
Meet like-minded snail mail enthusiasts, write letters and make some new friends. Bring your favorite stationary, markers, washi tape, and accoutrements, or just share what’s provided. It’s always fun and we love welcoming new people who want to join us!
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (PG)
2026-01-26 16:00, 2026-01-25 19:00 | CineMagic, 2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214
When the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with more powerful Death Star, the Rebel fleet counters with a massive attack on the space station. In a final climatic duel, Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader.
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