We are now in our Fire Horse era. 2026, the year of the Fire Horse a rare, energetic 60-year cycle representing passion, rapid change, and bold action. Experience Lunar New Year at Lan Su with glowing lantern sculptures from China, a magical zodiac animals light show by Noble Robot, and a live Dragon Dance procession by Portland Lee’s Association. KOIN rounded up some Lunar New Year food deals around town.
Bridgeport Village in Tigard is celebrating Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb. 21 with free, family‑friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Village Green.
February is Oregon Craft Beer Month, a month-long focus on Oregon craft breweries, highlighting events, beer releases, and more like Zwickelmania and the Hillsdale Brewfest. Fun Facct: In 1985 Hillsdale Pub and Brewery became Oregon’s first brewpub since Prohibition, and 8 years later their first brewfest.
Saturday is the final day of Portland Dumpling Week. 40+ local restaurants offering up $14 dumpling deals.
The Oregon International Auto Show is bringing the vroom vroom to the Oregon Convention Center.
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Oregon is this weekend. Polar Plunge is your chance to step out of your comfort zone by jumping into an unforgettable experience that directly impacts the lives of Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes.
The Trail Blazers will be back home hosting the Nuggets Friday night. The Blazers beat Denver 109-107 in their first meeting on Halloween. Portland is currently ninth in the Western Conference with a record of 27-and-29 this season.
Tualatin’s Share the Love glass‑heart hunt is back. Hundreds of handcrafted hearts are hidden throughout city parks and greenways, with new batches placed each week. No climbing or digging is needed — just explore, spot a heart, and keep it or rehide it for someone else.
National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22 and check out these tasty deals: $4.75 margs at Pepino’s, $8 classics at Margarita Factory and all‑day deals at McMenamins. Other great margs can be found at Blank Slate, Carlita’s, Cha Cha Cha, The Automatic Bar, The Waypost.
Hungry Hungry Hip-Hop, started in 2012, is a monthly showcase dedicated to spotlighting the many flavors and styles in Portland’s hip-hop community, including live music, spoken word, and audio/visual art.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday PDX Curry Week is back (Feb. 23–March 1). Thirty restaurants across the city are serving up creative $10 curries — everything from Thai and Japanese to Filipino, Indian, and vegan comfort bowls. It’s a perfect excuse to support local spots, try something new, and warm up with serious flavor. Just check hours before you go.
Abby’s Closet Prom Dress Giveaway is coming up March 6 & 7 at The Oregon Convention Center. We Love Abby's Closet, a former Helping Hands recipient, they provide free formal dresses for memorable events while empowering women.
Get your tickets now for the NARI PNW Remodeled Homes Tour featuring two whole house remodels by Mountainwood Homes. Before & Afters are fun, but I cannot wait to walk through this Mountainwood glow up in person. (BELOW) I mean all those windows and light, the cozy fireplace. WOW! See one of my Mountainwood remodels here.
STACEY & MIKE WATCHLIST:
OMG the greatest animated franchise of all time returns this summer! Check out the new teaser trailer for Toy Story 5 below!
Stacey: Idris Elba's H/Jack Season 2. Not as good as season one but once it gets going it hooks you in.
Mike: I finally got around to watching Schitts Creek since Catherine Ohara passed and I love it.