Still looking for that special something to give to that special someone for Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you are alone and depressed, and want to get something for yourself? Good idea! Well, there are plenty of events this week to help you do just that:
Minoux Jewelry is holding a trunk show at Woonwinkle to show off their newest collection. There will be treats, bubbly, and a raffle.
Woonwinkle, 935 SW Washington, Thursday February 11, 4-8 pm
MUCH MORE AFTER THE JUMP!
For those of you who missed the other three Valentine’s Day events or you just have a bunch of money to spend, there’s Covet. This event features lingerie from VAVA Lingerie, Rogue:Minx and Smith River, jewelry by High Society Collection, Bohemian Salt, Gem & Point Jewelry and Seaworthy, bath and body products by Seagrape Soap, Sweet Tea Apothecary, Brown Bear Herbs and Happy. Handmade, and flowers by Bloem.
The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th, Friday February 12, 3-10 pm
- Bethany Small
- Crary Boots
Crary Boots, a local family owned and operated footwear manufacturing company that prides themselves on bringing manufacturing jobs back to Portland, is having a big party to launch their first collection of boots. Guests will enjoy free tacos from Koi Fusion, cocktails made with Tito’s vodka, tea from Tea Bar and beer from Widmer. They will also have samples of their full collection for guests to view, try on, and purchase at an exclusive price.
Castaway, 1900 NW 18th, Friday February 12, 7 pm
Wildcraft Studio School is celebrating the opening of their new Portland location with a party complete with drinks, snacks, and a photo booth. There will also be work displayed by teachers and students so those in attendance can see for themselves what the school does, and possibly become inspired to sign up for a class.
Wildcraft West, 601 SE Hawthorne, Friday February 12, 6-9 pm
Portland Night Market will showcase 75+ businesses including clothing and accessory retailers. They are calling this one “The Love Train” and it will feature live music, aerialists, and an aphrodisiac alley complete with chocolate, tastings, an oyster bar and other goodies. The complete vendor line-up is listed on their website.
100 SE Alder, Friday February 12-Saturday February 13, 4-11 pm
The ladies of Strange Vacation are hosting an afterparty to celebrate The One Motorcycle Show. They are offering great prizes from Babes Ride Out, Silver Piston, Grifter Company, Honeyfox Jewelry, CobraCult, The Dream Roll, Rawhide Cycles, and of course Strange Vacation. Just stop by their booth at The One Motorcycle Show to buy raffle tickets.
Lucky Devil Lounge, 633 SE Powell, Saturday February 13, 11 pm
Small Shops Big Hearts is taking place on N Mississippi Avenue, which is a three day event filled with trunk shows, art previews, food specials, and more. Participating businesses include Flutter, Manifesto Shoes, SheBop and Pistils Nursery.
N. Mississippi, Friday February 12- Sunday February 14
And finally, Wildfang and Bridge & Burn are holding a pretty sweet contest called “PDX Trippin'”, where two lucky winners will get free flights from anywhere in the U.S. to Portland, a two-night stay at Ace Hotel, gift certificates to Wildfang, Bridge & Burn, and Poler, and free beverages from Union Wine and Rogue Ales. If you have any out of town friends that have been itching to get to Portland, but are strapped for cash, tell them to enter!!! They better do it quick though, the deadline to enter is this Saturday.