The “shortest day” of the year has arrived, which means we will slowly but surely start to gain back daylight time. Celebrate winter solstice at spirit-brightening events from the 33rd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert to Making Earth Cool’s Winter Solstice Earth Church and from The Winter Market to the Movie Madness Employee Holiday Sale. Looking for even more things to do? Check out our guide to the top events of the week and our holiday guide.
FRIDAY
WINTER HOLIDAYS
Yalda Night
Yalda Night, also known as Chelle Night, is an ancient Persian winter solstice celebration, where folks come together to pass the longest and darkest night of the year in good company. Today, this winter tradition is observed by people from Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kurdistan, and Dagestan. Local business Nomadic Vintage Rugs is bringing Yalda Night traditions to Portland: Keep up your energy during the dark hours with dancing, music, storytelling, crafts, a henna station, and Persian snacks provided by the Oregon Afghan Halal Market. SHANNON LUBETICH
(Nomadic Vintage Rugs, Buckman, free)
