PORTLAND, Ore. — There's plenty to get up to this weekend in the Portland metro but we did the heavy lifting for you and put together a list of events you won't want to miss:
Cascade Festival of African Films
- Ends March 5
- Virtual and in-person
- Varying times
This weekend is the last weekend to catch some of the films in the 32nd Annual Cascade Festival of African Films. The Cascade Festival of African Films shows Africa through African lenses. Though Black History Month it showcased films by African directors from more than 18 nations, live interviews with filmmakers, community conversations and more.
SheBrew Festival
- March 6
- 12 p.m.
- Castaway Portland
SheBrew focuses on the women in craft beer, cider and mead. It is kicking off Women’s History Month with the festival, which celebrates women brewers and makers but is an inclusive event for people of all genders and ages honoring equality. Proceeds will go to the Humans Rights Campaign and Oregon Brew Crew. It’s an all-ages event but obviously, only people 21 and over will be able to consume alcohol.
High Tea at Abigail Hall
- Sundays
- Various times
- Abigail Hall in the Woodlark Hotel
Abigail Hall in the Woodlark Hotel in downtown Portland is bringing back its High Tea service on Sundays. It was a limited run around the holidays last year, but it’s back by popular demand. For a flat fee you can pick out a vintage cup, some tea and have a plate of nibbles brought to you. For Women’s History Month, at night, the bar is serving 10 different cocktails inspired by women and a portion of the proceeds will go to a local women’s shelter. You’ll need a negative COVID test or proof of vaccination to attend events here.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
- March 5
- 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- The 4th Wall PDX
Remember the thrill of getting up early on a Saturday morning, opening a box of sugary no good for your cereal and plopping in front of the tv to watch Saturday morning cartoons? Well, The 4Th Wall PDX is recreating that experience for kiddos and kiddos at heart. Sugary cereal will be there for purchase and a big ol’ tv with cartoons is included. Proof of vaccination is required.
Portland Saturday Market
- Saturdays
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The Portland Saturday Market is back for its 48th season. It goes on March-December and it’s free to peruse. There are roughly 150 vendors offering all different kinds of local wares. Well-behaved pups are welcome.
Lunch & Soul with Tyrone Hendrix
- March 5
- 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
- Alberta Street Pub
Looking for lunch and some live music? Alberta Street Pub is hosting Lunch & Soul with music from Tyrone Hendrix. There’s no cover for the show. Alberta Street Pub requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test that’s no older than 48 hours to enter any part of the pub, including the patio.
NAMI Dog Park Meet Up
- March 5
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Gabriel Dog Park
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting a dog park meet-up for people with (or without!) dogs. It’s hard to deny that there are a lot of stressors in the world right now and if you’re looking for a lowkey social time you can join the NAMI community and get out of the house and chat. There’s no need to sign up in advance, just show up, meet some new people and watch some adorable dogs play.
Monster Jam
- March 5-6
- Various times
- Moda Center
Loud trucks, big jumps and lots of excitement is slated to go down at Monster Jam in the Moda Center this weekend. The event basically needs no introduction but it’s big trucks doing daring tricks that are also loud and fun. It’s a family-friendly event and everyone 12 and older will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend.