There's so much to celebrate this weekend! Friday is Galantine’s Day (and Friday the 13th by the way) Saturday is Valentine’s Day. It’s also a three day weekend because Monday is President’s Day. Then Tuesday is Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday.
Join Hip Chicks for a decadent Wine and Chocolate Pairing featuring artisanal truffles from Creo Chocolates, perfectly paired with handcrafted wines. Perfect for date nights, Galentine’s outings, or a special treat.
Black History Festival NW is the only of its kind in the Northwest region, reaching more than 30,000 people and partnering with over 100 Black artists, leaders, organizations, and businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
The Portland Winter Light Festival brings light to the wintry darkness through Saturday February 14. Light-based art, performances, and moments of wonder. The theme of this year’s free festival is “All The Little Things”: exploring how the smallest things can carry the greatest weight—how insects have more power when they work together. How a tiny stone can reflect light, and how one memory can set you on a path to the future.
If dancing on a sunken dance floor surrounded by art and light installations, sipping on local beer, wine, and specialty-themed cocktails while tasting local food carts sounds like your idea of a good time, get downtown for GLOW BAR This pop-up event series once again transforms a space in the heart of the Central City.
Valentines Day is the Mardi Gras Ball at the Wonder Ballroom. A sparkling wonderland bursting with color, music and joie de vivre. The Mardi Gras Parade is Feb 17 on N. Mississippi.
Portland Dumpling Week returns for the 12th year February 15-21. 40+ restaurants offering dumplings in every form. Savory and sweet, steamed and fried.
Know what goes great with dumplings? An ice cold local craft brew. Get out in February to support local brewers during Oregon Craft Beer Month.
If your true love is fishing...everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15.
You may think you know the story about Gert Boyle and the history of Columbia Sportswear, but you just wait. “It’s Not All About Me: The Gert Boyle Story” at The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza on Thursday February 12.
ValenTango, Feb 11-16, is North America’s largest and longest-running tango festival. Enjoy a friendly community, great teachers, live DJs, professionally-taught classes, thrilling milongas, a fun ambiance and ample opportunities to dance and learn. Best of all, it’s open to dancers of all abilities and for a great price. Don’t forget to remove the thorns before you put that rose in your mouth!
Magic Tea Party: A Live D & D Comedy Show happens every 3rd Sunday at Fuse Theatre Ensemble - The Back Door Theater.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Charlie Puth, hot off his Superbowl performance, will be in Portland with his "Whatever's Clever! World Tour" @Veterans Memorial Coliseum May 7, 2026.
STACEY & MIKE WATCHLIST:
It's a HUGE weekend for new movies in the theaters. Every trailer looks really good:
"Wuthering Heights" is expected to get off to big start at the box office this weekend. The romantic drama starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi is expected to make 50 to 55 Million.The animated sports film "GOAT" is looking to make 25 to 35-million in its first outing, while "Crime 101" starring Chris Hemsworth is aiming for 15 to 17-million. Also new this week is "Cold Storage" starring "Stranger Things" star Joe Keery and "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" starring Sam Rockwell.
Dame returns to the court for the NBA All Star Weekend to compete in the 3-Point Contest. He plans to wear the iconic PDX carpet jersey as seen on his instagram. Is it us or is he giving first day of school outfit vibes? The 2026 NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest is the opening event and will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock on Saturday, February 14, at 5 p.m. ET from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Stacey: Tehran S1-S3 on Apple. The show just keeps getting better. And if you've seen it tell me that opening music doesn't stick in your head! Meanwhile if blood doesn't bother you, my three sons highly recc the Markiplier horror movie in theaters called Iron Lung. Apparently it's got more fake blood on screen than any other movie ever.
Mike: The Pitt on HBO. It took awhile to get into it, but love it now