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Our Portland Monthly Picks | March 2024
Portland, it’s March! This month is blooming with exciting events in the Portland Metro and Clark County areas, offering a diverse array of experiences for residents and visitors alike. From exclusive dining rewards in Portland to hands-on herb garden workshops, this month's calendar caters to every interest.
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Our Monthly Picks | February 2024
WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL
February 2nd-10th | All Over Portland!
Brighten your February with glowing sculptures and thousands of twinkling lights! Explore the mysteries of the deep sea and be inspired by bioluminescent wonders.
www.pdxwlf.com
DUMPLING WEEK
February 4th-10th | Restaurants Citywide
Celebrating its love for dough-wrapped delights, Dumpling Week is a citywide celebration featuring inventive dumpling creations that you won’t find anywhere (or anytime) else!
www.dumplingweek.com
LUNAR NEW YEAR
February 7th-28th | Lan Su Chinese Gardens
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Portland's most iconic Lunar New Year celebration experience — Lantern Viewing Evenings at Lan Su. Witness the garden aglow with hanging red lanterns, illuminating sweeping rooflines while Lake Zither reflects the lights of large-scale floating lantern sculptures.
www.lansugarden.org
BLACK HISTORY FASHION SHOW
February 10th | Clark County Fairgrounds
“Please Don't Die Black Men” Fashion Show features uplifting and inspiring designs for African Americans. The purpose is to bring awareness and educational exposure to African Americans who have contributed significantly to the development of the fashion industry in the United States since the 1860s.
www.pddbm.org
MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 13th | Mississippi Avenue
Hosted by the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus, this community event invites all to dress up and come dance in the streets! The parade steps off at 7:00 pm starting near Humboldt St.
www.portlandmardigras.com
VALENTINE’S DAY DRAG BRUNCH
February 18th | Youngberg Hill Winery
Unleash your inner diva at a Sunday Funday brunch while Oregon's very own Miss Gay Oregon 2021 and her fellow Queens entertain you with the number-one drag show of the year!
www.youngberghill.com
Our Monthly Picks | January 2024
Portland Music Month
All Month Long | Citywide!
MusicPortland has curated 31 days of performances at 12 local venues featuring over 100 music acts. Get tickets to hear extraordinary live music that will light up the winters at venues all over Portland. MusicPortland is an advocacy group that supports independent artists by creating space and economic opportunities to unite Portland’s music community.
www.portlandmusicmonth.org
O-Shogatsu, Japanese New Year
January 7th | Portland Japanese Garden
O-Shogatsu is a time of celebration for the start of a new year and hopes for happiness and prosperity to come. The Garden will honor this special festival with family-friendly activities and performances.
www.japanesegarden.org
MLK Breakfast
January 15th | Oregon Convention Center
The Skanner Foundation again invites the community to share breakfast and celebrate the life, work, and vision of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The attendees will listen to inspiring words from elected officials, hear from previous student scholarship winners, and enjoy local musical talent.
www.theskanner.com
Rose City Classic Dog Show
January 17th-21st | Portland Expo Center
The Rose City Classic Dog Show is one of the largest and most popular dog events in the United States. At Rose City Classic, more than 170 AKC breeds compete in conformation to earn championships, Best of Breed, and Best in Show!
www.rosecityclassic.org
Our Monthly Picks | December 2023
Christmas Ships Parade
December 1st–17th | Willamette & Columbia Rivers
Every year, Portland and Vancouver residents line the Columbia and Willamette Rivers to watch a fleet of 55 to 60 festively decorated sailboats and yachts parade down the waterfront. These privately owned boats range from 14 to 65 feet long and gather at different locations along the river featuring light displays and inflatable décor.
www.christmasships.org
Holiday Brew Fest
December 2nd-3rd | Pioneer Courthouse Square
Visit Pioneer Courthouse Square under covered, heated tents to enjoy tasty and frosty brews. The Portland Holiday Brew Fest will feature 25+ holiday/winter beers and ciders from around the Northwest — don’t miss this holiday celebration in the heart of Portland.
www.pdxholidaybrewfest.com
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus
December 8th-10th | Newmark Theater
Portland Gay Men's Chorus has set out to put on “the gayest holiday concert of all time”. Inspired by classic variety and sketch shows — with a modern twist — enjoy as PGMC presents a joyous and humorous extravaganza filled with holiday cheer. One of Portland’s favorite traditions returns to the Newmark Theatre again this December.
www.pdxgmc.org
Scan Fair
December 9th-10th | Oregon Convention Center
Scan Fair brings Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food and drink vendors, an entertainment program focused on cultural heritage, games, activities, and crafts, and welcoming local community organizations. This year’s offerings include local vendors and organizations, a kids’ craft area, live entertainment, a Finnish Santa, a Viking ship, and Nordic food and drink, including aquavit and Swedish meatballs.
www.nordicnorthwest.org
Peacock Lane
December 15th-31st | SE Peacock Lane
Each house in this quaint SE neighborhood has been decorating for Christmas for decades. Mostly Tudors, the houses are adorned with not only beautiful sparkling lights, but also nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees, and stunningly life-like replicas of Santa and Frosty. Come see the lights on Peacock Lane, and you’ll find nothing but good, old-fashioned holiday spirit. December 15th, 16th, and 17th are Car-free nights.
www.peacocklane.org