Tuesday, Feb. 12
Art
Erickson Gallery
By appointment until Feb. 28
Free
Holly Osborne’s latest collection is colorful yet classic, depicting humans doing what’s in their nature.
Music
Tangerine, Wet Dream, Tender Kid
Doug Fir Lounge
9 p.m.
$10–12
All of this sentimental pop will definitely tug at your heartstrings.
Film & Theater
The Lovecraft
9:30 p.m.
$15, 21+
Every second Tuesday, this showcase welcomes the dark souls of burlesque and cabaret for your entertainment.
Community
Does Portland’s System of Government Work?
Alberta Rose Theatre
6:30 p.m.
$5–20
The City Club of Portland spent a year researching whether our city’s government structure actually works. Tonight, they’re revealing the results.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Art
Adams and Ollman
Wed–Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment
Free
Five artists are featured in this group exhibition inspired by special keepsakes.
Music
Born of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, Make Them Suffer, Kingdom of Giants, Eyes of Arcane
Hawthorne Theatre
6:30 p.m.
$20–23
Born of Osiris is one of the OG metalcore bands. Brutal.
Film & Theater
Kickstand Comedy Space at the Siren Theater
7:30 p.m.
Free
Every month, hilarious diary entries come to real life through the eyes of various comedians.
Community
Theory Eatery
7 p.m.
Free
Show off your science and pop culture knowledge at OMSI’s trivia night, held every second Wednesday.
Thursday, Feb. 14
Art
“Come to Me Now: Loose Me from Hard”
UnionKnott
Open by Appointment
Free
Many artists of the Women’s Caucus for Art Members have banded together for this group exhibition.
Music
Love Sucks: An Emo Valentine’s Day
No Vacancy Lounge
8:30 p.m.
$5, 21+
Whether you’re caught up in the arms of love or single as hell, it’s just flat out fun to drunkenly shout to sad songs. Let’s hope they play Dashboard Confessional.
Film & Theater
“Laser Romance Under the Stars”
OMSI Planetarium
3 p.m., through Feb. 28
$6.75
Get stoned and take your sweetie to a midday romance-themed laser light show.
Community
Valentine’s Day Dip
Willamette Park
7 a.m.
Free
Start the day off right—with some incredible shrinkage. If you do this love jump into the river, you get free entrance into the MUCH warmer Big Float later in the year.
Friday, Feb. 15
Art
Nationale
Wed–Mon: Noon–6 p.m.
Free
Inspired by bodies in their restful state, this collection by Lilian Martinez depicts the human form creatively.
Music
Various Locations, through Feb. 17
$15–30
This new festival brings back the premise of Musicfest NW, where you get to travel around to different locations to see your favorite bands.
Film & Theater
How to Really…Really? (Really!) Love a Woman
Hand2Mouth/Shout House
Feb. 15 and Feb. 16: 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.
$18
Eleanor O’Brien gives this one-woman show that will—hopefully—help more men find the clitoris.
Community
“From the Spirituals to Hip-Hop”
Pacific Northwest College of Art
6:30 p.m.
Free
Hasan Salaam put together a multimedia music presentation on Black art, music and culture throughout history.
Saturday, Feb. 16
Art
Blue Sky Gallery
Tue–Sun: Noon–5 p.m., until March 3
Free
Photographer Jinhyun Cha captures the essence of life along the 160-mile border between North and South Korea.
Music
Other Lights, Childspeak, Dog Years
High Water Mark Lounge
8:30 p.m.
$8, 21+
Enjoy three bands all playing together for the benefit of Animal Aid PDX.
Film & Theater
Blackfish Gallery
8 p.m.
$10
Veteran actors Kathleen Worley and Joe Costa will act out love stories written by John Donnelly, Lanford Wilson and Robert Anderson.
Community
Revolution Hall
4:30 p.m.
$25
Part of the Listen Up Podcast Festival, watch hosts Tawny Newsome and Andrew Ti sift through fan submitted media and determine whether or not it is indeed racist.
Sunday, Feb. 17
Art
“Meet the Makers” Artist Demonstrations
Waterstone Gallery
11 a.m.
Free
Many of the artists featured in this group exhibit will demonstrate and discuss different mediums, tools and techniques to attendees.
Music
A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour
Revolution Hall
8 p.m.
$45, 21+
We all miss David Bowie. Some of his former collaborators and backing musicians are touring around to celebrate his legacy.
Film & Theater
Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 p.m.
$15 and up
Catch the tail end of this comedy fest, showcasing all black comedians.
Community
The Little Church
6:30 p.m.
Free
Proceeds from every baked good you buy go to the Baby Blues Connection, an organization that helps mothers and families with perinatal mood issues.
Monday, Feb. 18
Art
Froelick Gallery
Tue–Sat: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Free
Terrell James pulled inspiration from landscapes to produce these abstract creations.
Music
Wonder Ballroom
8 p.m.
$20–23
Gothy, nihilistic electronic. So cool.
Film & Theater
“Seriously, Not My President’s Day Show”
Holocene
7 p.m.
$15–30
Our favorite local female comedians and drag queens are here to make you laugh, with 100 percent of proceeds going to Planned Parenthood.
Community
Mississippi Pizza Pub and Atlantis Lounge
8 p.m.
Free
Two of the best b’s in the English language.
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.
