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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Valentine’s Weekend: Feb 14–16, 2025

Reputation vs. Lover – a Taylor Swift-ish Party, Portland Winter Light Festival, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15

This weekend, hit up your Valentine/Galentine/Palentine and rendezvous at cheap and cheerful events from Reputation vs. Lover – a Taylor Swift-ish Party to a Lunar New Year Food Fest and from Live Action Oscar Nominated Short Films to the final weekend of the Portland Winter Light Festival. For more ideas, check out our roundup of this […]

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Enjoy a Delicious Meal at Portland’s Black-Owned Restaurants

Meals 4 Heels, Kann, and More

Every February, Black History Month reminds us of the year-round significance of supporting Black-owned businesses and highlighting their contributions to our communities. We’ve made it easy for you by gathering a number of Black-owned bars and restaurants, from the pro-sex worker operation Meals 4 Heels to Gregory Gourdet’s Kann. For more ideas, check out our food […]

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Ticket Alert: PDX Live, SAINt JHN, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Taylor Tomlinson and More Event Updates for February 13

Start thinking about your summer plans: The 2025 PDX Live concert series will bring acts including Jamie xx, Men I Trust, and the Roots to Pioneer Courthouse Square. “Roses” rapper SAINt JHN is declaring it festival season with his forthcoming album and tour. Plus, Taylor Tomlinson will head to town to sling jokes for the […]

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The Top 45 Events in Portland This Week: Feb 10–16, 2025

Nikki Glaser, Mount Eerie, and More

If your love language is quality time, then grab a special someone and bond at sensational events from Nikki Glaser: Alive And Unwell Tour to a talk with Masha Gessen and from Mount Eerie to Y La Bamba. For more ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day guide. MONDAY FILM MauriceHollywood Theatre’s Thank God It’s Queer […]

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Feb 7–9, 2025

Portland Winter Light Festival, Black Mystery Month, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15

Super Bowl Sunday and the accompanying Kendrick Lamar (feat. SZA) concert are this weekend, but there’s plenty else to do whether or not you care about the big game, from the Portland Winter Light Festival to Black Mystery Month: Recalling the Mystics and from a Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Parade to Citrus Fest […]

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Ticket Alert: beabadoobee, Outlaw Music Festival, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Hozier and More Event Updates for February 6

In this week’s batch of ticket drops, Gen-Z pop queen Beabadoobee has dropped dates for her Space In Between tour. Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan are bringing their Outlaw Music Festival back on the road this summer with Billy Strings, Lake Street Dive, Sierra Hull, and Lily Meola. Plus, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier has extended his […]

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025 at These Lovely Portland Events

Dance Parties, Date Nights, and More

Whether you’re celebrating romantic, platonic, or familial love this Valentine’s Day this year, we’ve got notes on where to grab gifts for your sweetie, where to have a spicy date night, and more. If nothing here strikes your fancy, check out our guide to restaurants offering Valentine’s Day menus and specials, or check out our […]

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The Top 36 Events in Portland This Week: Feb 3–9, 2025

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Portland Winter Light Festival, and More

We’re giving you plenty of reasons to leave the house this week, with event picks from Nikole Hannah-Jones: 2025 Hatfield Lecture to Neko Case in Conversation With Tucker Martine and from the Portland Winter Light Festival to Mudhoney. Check out our February events guide for a look at the month ahead. MONDAY LIVE MUSIC Alison’s […]

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Where to Eat for Valentine’s Day 2025 in Portland

CBD Doughnuts, Taylor Swift-Themed Menus, and More

Whatever your Valentine’s Day plans may be, we’ve gathered a slew of swoon-worthy options around town, from Doe Donuts‘ CBD raspberry rosemary doughnut to Taylor Swift-themed nights at Dirty Pretty and Pink Rabbit. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. Bar CarloThe Mexican-American brunch spot invites you to join them for “un […]

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The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: February 2025

Tyler, The Creator, Portland Winter Light Festival, and More

February may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s no shortage of exceptional things to do. In addition to big dates like Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, there’s the usual array of concerts, major author appearances, food & drink events, and more. Find all of February’s highlights below, with events from Tyler, […]

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This Week in Portland Food News

A Berlu Bakery Pop-Up, A New Sports Bar, and Wieners Galore

We’ve nearly made it through the first month of 2025, so go ahead and reward yourself with some top-tier eats this weekend, from Berlu Bakery treats to some souped-up Wiener Week hot dogs. Plus, find out about a new sports bar and a Korean-Chinese restaurant. For more ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day food guide […]

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