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The Clackamas Bookshelf’s 50-Cent Book Sale
2026-01-25 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kraxberger Middle School, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR, 97027
If your New Year’s Resolution is to read more books, this sale’s got you covered! Discover 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less.
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (PG)
2026-01-24 21:30 | 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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Portland Seafood & Wine Festival
2026-01-24 12:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR, 97217
Come for the seafood and wine. Leave with candles, jewelry, art, and more! The Portland Seafood & Wine Festival is packed with local makers and boutique finds.
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Tacos, Tequila and Tamales Festival
2026-01-24 12:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR, 97217
Get ready for a flavorful weekend at the 2nd Annual Portland Tacos, Tequila, and Tamales Festival, happening Expo Center! Bringing together the best of Portland’s food scene with a celebration of Latin American cuisine and culture.
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Portland Fine Print Fair 2026
2026-01-24 10:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205
You are invited to attend the Portland Fine Print Fair, now in its 13th year in the historic Fields Ballroom. Peruse and purchase prints from 16 top dealers from across North America and Europe.
These knowledgeable art dealers welcome your questions, whether you are a first-time collector or a seasoned connoisseur. Prints from the Old Masters to contemporary emerging artists will be on sale, and excellent works can be found in all price ranges. This is your chance to browse and buy at the largest and most comprehensive print fair on the West Coast.
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Two-Day Intro to Letterpress Printing
2026-01-24 10:00 - 2026-01-25 14:00 | IPRC Studio, 318 SE Main St #155, Portland, OR, 97214
This introductory class covers the fundamentals of letterpress printing at the IPRC. This traditional craft is taught through demonstrations and hands-on experiences during an engaging two-day workshop. Students will learn to set type by hand with the IPRC’s collection of over 150 fonts of lead and wood type.
Over the course of the weekend students will gain a basic understanding of the typesetting and printing process and its powerful history. Materials are provided for students to create a small edition of prints.
Session 1: Saturday, January 24 @ 10 am–2 pm
Session 2: Sunday, January 25 @ 10 am–2 pm
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Toronto Raptors
2026-01-23 19:00 | Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR, 97227
Catch the Blazers at a game against the Toronto Raptors! Get tickets.
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SCG CON Portland - Trading Card Games Convention
2026-01-23 09:30 - 2026-01-25 15:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Mark your calendars, and make plans to join us for three fun-filled days of Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood and more!
Best of all, SCG CON is free to attend!
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat
2026-01-22 19:00 | Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR, 97227
Catch the Blazers at a game against the Miami Heat! Get tickets.
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January Hand-Sewing Social at Literary Arts
2026-01-22 16:00 | Literary Arts, 716 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, 97214
Join SCRAP PDX at the Literary Arts bookstore and cafe to hand-sew decorative plush charms in the stylings of: tiny books! Plush pencils and pens! Wintery motifs! And more… ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend! Grab a beverage, browse the books, and gather round to sew some sweet bookish things to celebrate the new year!
Traceable templates & embroidery stitch print-outs provided. Self-guided & beginner-friendly. A SCRAP educator will be ready to assist newer sewists with hand-sewing basics!
Drop-ins welcome until the end of the event!
4-6pm | Ages 6+. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Materials & tools provided.
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