MAY 2018 EVENTS
Calendar Listing for Oregon and Southwest Washington
(Updated Regularly)

Reel Music
January 18 - February 16

The annual event features a kaleidoscopic selection of genres, movements, labels, bands, and solo artists.  You can see the latest in music film - from intimate portraits to career-spanning celebrations - alongside archival films ripe for re-discovery.  Whether your passion is jazz, blues, folk, rock, electronic, world, classical—or anything between—we hope you find something to discover and inspire in this eclectic mix of films that celebrate great artists, sound, and image, and connect music and culture.  It will be held from Jan. 18- Feb. 16 at the Portland Art Museum's Whitsell Auditorium: 1219 Sw. Park Ave. in Portland.  For a schedule of film showings, go to nwfilm.org. 

PassinArt:
"Hazardous Beauty"
January 25 - February 17
(Non-Annual)

"Hazardous Beauty" tells the story of two women-one black, one white both Baby Boomers-attending a memoir writing class at a Portland college.  As writers, they have a license to critique each other's work, but because this is a class on memoir, what results is often a laser-like critique of each other's lives - sometimes painful, sometimes sad, sometimes joyful, and often very funny.  And because they are here to write about their lives, not just talk about them, they are charged with "coherence," with making sense of love, work, art and aging.  Performances by PassinArt are from Jan. 25 - Feb. 17 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC): 5340 N. Interstate Ave. in Portland.  For tickets, go to www.passinart.org. 

Glass Floats Treasure Hunting Season
February 1 - April 30

February through April is Beach Treasure Hunt season in Gold Beach.  Find a tagged glass float on our beach. Bring it to the Visitor Center to see if you’ve won a prize. There are weekly and monthly prizes.  First, make sure you search for the glass floats in the right location. They’re above the high surf line in the driftwood and beach grass.  Also, you will only find them from the Rogue River jetty to south of Kissing Rock.  That’s almost 3 miles of treasure hunting on our awesome beaches!...More

Lan Su Chinese Garden: Chinese New Year
February 5 - 19

Learn more about Chinese New Year, the most colorful and joyous of all Chinese festivals during Lan Su's two-week celebration featuring lion dances, cultural performances, martial arts, calligraphy, family-friendly craft activities and much more!  The celebration is from Feb. 5 - 19 at 239 NW. Everett St. in Portland.  Go to lansugarden.org.

Brunish Theatre: "Jesus Christ Superstar"
February 7 - March 3
(Non-Annual)

What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 40 years.  A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.  Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life.  The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.  Performances are until March 3 at Brunish Theatre within Antoinette Hatfield Hall: 1111 SW. Broadway in Portland.  Visit www.portland5.com. 

Lincoln City Antique & Collectibles Week
February 9 - 18

Enjoy special Antique & Collectibles Week sales from 100 dealers found at over 15 antique store locations throughout Lincoln City. From art, books and furniture, to pop culture, there are a variety of items to add to your collection.  The event will also celebrate the 160th anniversary of Oregon becoming a state, telling the story through railroad history and memorabilia.  Plus, they will have lots of events to go with the week of world-class antiquing.  Their Appraise-a-thon and the new pop-up Antique Faire are just a hint of what's in store this year...More 

Oregon Winter Fest
February 15 - 17

It's three days of live music, delicious food and drink from around the region and activities for the whole family.  Thousands of spirited locals and visitors gather in Central Oregon on President’s Day weekend for this festive winter staple.  The OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon WinterFest has live entertainment, like the ever-popular 10 Barrel Rail Jam and Oregrown Music Stage, a taste of regional food and drink and amazing collection of local creators and businesses...More

Confluence Story Gathering
Saturday, February 16

Confluence Story Gatherings elevate Indigenous voices that help us connect more deeply to place. Join along for the first Story Gathering of 2019, with special guest speakers Tanna Engdahl, Cowlitz Spiritual Leader, Carol Craig, Yakama Reporter and David Lewis, Grand Ronde Historian.  First-person story telling has a unique power to deepen our understanding of the histories, cultures and environment.  Confluence Story Gatherings are welcoming forums that feature the stories, experiences and teachings of native elders and leaders as a way to explore the interconnectedness of people and places of the Columbia River system.  It will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. at 1109 East 5th St. in Vancouver.  Visit www.confluenceproject.org.  

Oregon's 160th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, February 16
(Non-Annual)

All are invited to partake in living history at the Oregon State Capitol as we celebrate the 160th anniversary of Statehood Day.  Costumed interpreters, exhibits, music, activities for the entire family and birthday cake are FREE for all to enjoy.  Don't miss one of our biggest events of the year!  The celebration is on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Oregon State Capitol: 900 Court St. NE in Salem.  For more, visit www.oregonlegislature.gov.

Salem Hamfair
Saturday, February 16

Hosted by the Salem Repeater Association, the Salem Hamfair is Oregon's biggest and best computer and electronics swapmeet, including raffle prizes?.  It will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center: 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W in Rickreall.  Go to w7sra.com.