PORTLAND, Ore. — By this weekend, Valentine's Day will have passed us by, but there's still plenty to do across the Rose City during the month of love. If you're looking for something fun to do, you have options. From the Portland Jazz Festival to a throwback Sorry For Party Rocking party to the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show, there's something for everyone.
Here are 8 things to do around Portland this weekend.
Portland ValenTango
When: Feb. 14-19
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Portland, 1000 Northeast Multnomah Street, Portland
What's going on: The largest and longest running tango festival, Portland ValenTango returns for its 24th year. The event offers a friendly community with amazing teachers, live DJs and ample opportunities to dance and learn. All dancers, whether professional or not, are invited!
Online pre-registration is closed, but you can pay at the door. Click here for class schedule and to learn more.
Oregon Craft Beer Month
When: Feb. 2-25
Where: Local restaurants citywide
What's going on: It's the hoppiest time of the year! Mark your calendars for many events centered around beer. Throughout the month of February, there will be special releases, brewery highlights and more. The Oregon Brewers Guild is putting on the event and wants to help encourage people to visit and support Oregon craft breweries across the state.
View the full list of events here.
Cascade Festival of African Films
When: Feb. 2 - March 2
Where: Portland Community College, 705 North Killingsworth Street, Portland
What's going on: In celebration of Black History Month, the Portland Community College Cascade Campus is offering this free in-person festival to the public. The festival will showcase films that celebrate Africa's achievements and show Africa through the eyes of Africans. The films that will be showcased this weekend are "Goodbye Julia," "Catching Feelings" and "Four Daughters." The festival is free to the public all month long.
Learn more about this event here.
Studio Ghibli Film Festival
When: Jan. 12 - Feb. 25
Where: Empirical Theater at OMSI, 1945 Southeast Water Avenue Suite 100, Portland
What's going on: The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry brings back its Studio Ghibli Film Festival. The event runs until Feb. 25, giving the audience an opportunity to experience 21 films from the acclaimed animation studios. Certain screenings will include special guest speakers. Some of the films on the list for this weekend include "Howl's Moving Castle," "My Neighbor Totoro" and more.
To learn more and see the film festival schedule, click here.
Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show
When: Feb. 14-18
Where: Portland Expo Center, 2060 North Marine Drive, Portland
What's going on: The 49th annual PNW Sportsmen's Show returns with more than 800 exhibits, more than 120 seminars and more. This is the largest show west of the Mississippi and the most anticipated event for outdoor explorers of all ages.
To learn regarding event schedule and tickets, click here.
Zwickelmania
When: Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Breweries citywide
What's going on: Zwickelmania returns and kicks off this weekend in Portland before heading to the rest of the state. Local big and small breweries open their doors for casual and hardcore beer lovers for one full day. Participating breweries will be offering beer tastings and even a chance to meet the brewers behind the beer.
To learn about participating locations, click here.
Portland Jazz Festival
When: Feb. 16 - March 2
Where: More than 30 venues across the Portland metro
What's going on: The Portland Jazz Festival is back for its 21st year in the Rose City. The two-week event is put together by the nonprofit PDX Jazz each February to celebrate Black History Month. The festival kicks off with a sold-out show by award-winning musician Jon Batiste at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland.
To learn more regarding event schedules and tickets, click here.
Sorry For Party Rocking: 2010-2015 Pop & EDM Throwbacks
When: Feb. 16
Where: Holocene, 1001 Southeast Morrison Street, Portland, Ore.
What's going on: Seeking the perfect occasion to wear fun neon attire and relive your LMFAO Party Rocking Days? Here's your chance: the Holocene is hosting a fist-bumping party with iconic club bangers all night long. The tribute dance party will feature music from Ke$ha, David Guetta, Avicci, Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia and more. Song requests are welcome along with good vibes. Free entry before 10 p.m. with RSVP. Tickets are $20 at the door after 10 p.m.
To learn regarding tickets, click here.
Sabinna Pierre is the curator of "Things To Do" for KGW's digital platforms. Know of an event you'd like to see featured? Let her know! Email her at SPierre@kgw.com. Follow Sabinna on Instagram @SincerelyBinna.
