Tuesday, Feb. 5
Art
“Power of Protest: The Movement to Free Soviet Jews”
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education East Gallery
Tue–Thu: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & Sun: Noon–5 p.m.“
$8 ($5 with student ID)
Pulling from historical photos, film and personal accounts, this exhibit explores how effective protesting was on Soviet Jewish society at this time.
Music
Give!Guide Campaign Celebration Party
Revolution Hall
6–9 p.m.
Free
This celebration party is first come, first serve. There’s a photo booth, drinks, a prize ceremony and a super secret music performance, so you’ll definitely want a spot.
Film & Theater
It’s Not Me, It’s You: Stories from the Dark Side of Dating
Alberta Rose Theatre
Feb. 5, 6: 7 p.m.
$20–25
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon’s yearly fundraiser takes a turn for the ugly this time with personal stories of dates gone wrong as the theme.
Community
Lan Su Chinese Garden
10 a.m.–5 p.m. through Feb. 18
Free
Patrons get to partake in daily activities including good fortune and prosperity activities, family-friendly crafting, lantern viewing and dragon processions.
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Art
“Meet the Makers” Preview Reception
Waterstone Gallery
5:30–8 p.m., on display through March 3
Free
Waterstone’s varied roster of artists is debuting a group exhibition of new paintings, sculptures, wood carvings and more.
Music
Orquestra Pacifico Tropical, Amenta Abioto, Brown Calculus
Holocene
8 p.m.
$10–12, 21+
Everything about tonight will make you want to dance. Plus, Amenta Abioto is premiering her new music video for “Plant It.”
Film & Theater
Mississippi Pizza Pub
9:30 p.m.
Free
Every Wednesday hosts Adam Pasi, Marcus Coleman and Shain Brendan unite as the #pizzagang and bring to the stage some of town’s funniest up-and-coming comedians.
Community
Care Not Cops PDX: Community Report Launch and Panel Discussion
Dismantle Change Build Center
6 p.m.
Free
Care Not Cops is all about deconstructing policing in exchange for community-driven alternatives. Local organizations invite the public to discuss how to further this mission.
Thursday, Feb. 7
Art
“EPIKOS–an incomplete travelogue”
Gallery @ Jupiter Hotel
Open 24 hours
Free
Local artist Shanon Playford shares pieces of her yet-to-be-finished visual tour diary inspired by her travels to Cyprus and Greece.
Music
Dreamdecay, Mo Troper, Wet Fruit
Parkway North
7 p.m.
Free
A little bit of psych-tinged punk from Seattle and quite a bit of local flavor.
Film & Theater
Shoebox Theater
Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. through Feb. 23
$20 ($10 with student ID)
Normally, airport delays are aggravating, but this play reimagines them in a fun, time-traveling way.
Community
Portland Winter Light Festival
Various Locations
6 p.m.
Free
Tons of lights. Tons of locations. All the prettiness can be enjoyed until Feb. 9.
Friday, Feb. 8
Art
“The Changing Landscape of American Retail”
Camerawork Gallery
Mon–Sat: 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free
Phoenix photographer Jesse Reiser debuts the first in a series of photographic documentation showing the death of traditional brick-and-mortar businesses and the rise of e-commerce spaces.
Music
On Drugs, Jo Passed, Ah God, Boink
Post 134
7 p.m.
$8
On Drugs are celebrating the release of their cool but strangely titled second LP Uckhole, Futah.
Film & Theater
Funhouse Lounge
10 p.m.
$6–12
Comedy meets burlesque at this monthly event. It’s also sex-positive, queer-centric and includes live music!
Community
Conversation Project: Race and Place
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Free
It’s pretty much what it sounds like—a public conversation about how Oregon’s racist history affects the development of diverse communities. It’s much needed.
Saturday, Feb. 9
Art
Froelick Gallery
Tue–Sat: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Free
You can check out this retrospective collection commending the two decades artist Ritsuko Ozeki has spent with the gallery until March 2.
Music
Drama, Chanti Darling, Claire George
Wonder Ballroom
9 p.m.
$15–17, 21+
Chicago duo Drama makes moody house pop that’ll make you groove, but Chanti Darling’s soulful disco is where it’s at.
Film & Theater
Funhouse Lounge
7 p.m., other showings: Feb. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22.
$10–15, 18+
Get a double dose of romantic improv comedy with a performance of Til Death Do Us Part and Secrets, Lies and Alibis for a little bit of drama.
Community
Moda Center
7 p.m.
$200+
High demand for the best first lady ever keeps driving the price of these tickets up but if you manage to snag one, you’ll get to hear this former first lady discuss her book Becoming.
Sunday, Feb. 10
Art
Russo Lee Gallery
Tue–Fri: 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. & by appointment
Free
Artist Gabe Fernandez will have you dreaming of clear skies and a minimalist lifestyle with these vibrant and realistic works.
Music
King Tuff, Tropica Magica, Máscaras
Wonder Ballroom
8:30 p.m.
$18–20
King Tuff makes some of the most feel-good garage rock around, with our local psych-cumbia outfit Máscaras to help get you in the groove.
Film & Theater
CoHo Theater
Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. until March 2
$25–32
What does a wannabe shock jock radio DJ do during a zombie apocalypse? Well, he goes on-air, of course.
Community
The Pickle Factory
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
$10
Catch the last day of the One Moto Show, which has celebrated motorcycle culture with bikes, art, food and drink for the last decade now.
Monday, Feb. 11
Art
Elisabeth Jones Art Center
Wed–Sun: Noon–5 p.m.
Free
This collection of works was inspired by the stories of Honduran people trying to seek asylum in the United States.
Music
Mass Appeal ft. The Starting Five
Hawthorne Theatre
8 p.m.
$15
For your much-needed dose of hip-hop.
Film & Theater
Back Door Theater
Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m.
$5–50
Will Eno’s satire about the absurdity of the modern news cycle comes to life.
Community
Tribes and Treaty Rights in the Columbia River Basin
First Congregational Church
7 p.m.
Free
Yakima Nation tribal member Aja DeCouteau speaks on the importance of communal salmon management in the region as well as tribes and treaty rights in the Columbia River Basin.
Cervanté Pope is a music and culture journalist whose work has been included in various publications around Portland including Willamette Week, the Portland Mercury and the Portland Observer, as well as a couple of creative nonfiction anthologies. When she's not tackling a giant mountain of deadlines she can be found headbanging at a metal show, advocating for animal rights or trying to scheme a way to get on Family Feud.
