The Portland Winter Light Festival celebrates 10 years of illuminating the city with installations, performances, and more. Credit: Brett Nemecek

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, The Creator – CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR to Nikki Glaser: Alive And Unwell Tour and from Portland Winter Light Festival’s 10th Anniversary Celebration to Zwickelmania.

COMEDY

Small Fruits – Queer Comedy
I am a strong believer in a cute little night out, and this, dear reader, fits the bill. Hosted by “dynamic duo” No Sex and the City, whose lackluster love lives must give them a lot of time to practice their improv skills, Small Fruits invites attendees who are “navigating perpetual singlehood or basking in newfound love.” It promises to be fun, gay, and “leave you smitten,” which seems ideal. Plus, Small Fruits features a roster of local, “delightfully humble queer improvisers.” Humility isn’t a trait I typically look for in comedians, but sure, why not? LINDSAY COSTELLO
Kickstand Comedy, Ladd’s Addition (Fri Feb 14)

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