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

A Message of Hope:
A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior
Monday, January 21

Join the Chehalem Cultural Center in commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  This year's theme is "A Message of Hope."  In addition to spoken word, musical, vocal and dance performances, we are excited to welcome our guest speaker Dr. Miles K. Davis, president of Linfield College.  This is a FREE event for all ages...More

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 21

Hosted by Oregon State University, the annual Peace Breakfast, held on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while honoring members of the Oregon State community who carry his message and work forward in the present.  The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Keynote Address will follow the Peace Breakfast at 11:00 a.m. in the La Sells Stewart Center.  This year’s Keynote Speaker is Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, author and advocate for social justice.  Reviving an Oregon State tradition, the Keynote Address will be followed by a Peace March at 12:30 p.m. from the La Sells Stewart Center to the Student Experience Center Plaza...More 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Monday, January 21

Hosted by the Skanner Foundation, attend the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.  This year's keynote speaker is King County Councilor Larry Gossett.  You are encourage to bring 2 cans of food per person...More  

Eagle Cap Extreme
January 23 - 26

This is the West's only Iditarod and Yukon Quest Qualifier.  The Eagle Cap Extreme runs through the rugged Wallowa Mountains in Northeastern Oregon.  It has been described as challenging, fun and drop-dea beautiful by participants alike.  There will be several race distances: 20, 31, 100 and 200 miles.  You're encouraged to arrive early and witness how excited the dogs get when they do what they love: RACE!...More 

The Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship
Thursday, January 24

Watch and experience some of the world’s most talented truffle dogs as they compete in the 5th annual Joriad Truffle Dog Championship. The Joriad™ begins in the morning with a series of qualifying events where spectators can cheer-on the teams as they race to search for hidden truffle-scented targets. Finalists are announced at the end of the morning’s qualifying events.  The morning’s finalists will advance to the Joriad™ Field Trial the afternoon of the 24th for an authentic head-to-head and nose-to-ground action in the wild where nature alone determines location, variety, and quantity of rare Oregon truffles...More

Clark College Jazz Festival
January 24 - 26
(Southwest Washington)

As rich as the heritage of Clark College itself, the Clark College Jazz Festival has been host to one of the largest jazz festivals in Southwest Washington for over 50 years!  The festival attracts over 60 middle and high school instrumental jazz ensembles for the three day competitive festival.  During the day, groups perform to an esteemed panel of adjudicators made up of renowned jazz educators and performers for the privilege of returning to perform in the evening finals competition where they will be ranked for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.  On the final evening of the festival, one band from the entire festival is selected to receive the coveted Sweepstakes Trophy, a tradition which has been passed down since 1963.  The Clark College Jazz Festival now offers two middle school divisions!  It will be held from Jan. 24 - 26 at Clark College's Gaiser Student Center: in Vancouver.  To learn more, visit www.clark.edu.

Oregon Truffle Festival
January 24 - 27

The 14th annual Oregon Truffle Festival has four elegant and unique weekend experiences to offer: The Epicurious, The Gourmand, The Truffle Growers All-In Adventure, and The Urban Forager. A la carte events include Thursday’s Joriad Truffle Dog Championship and evening dance party celebration, Saturday’s Grand Truffle Dinner, and Sunday’s Fresh Truffle Marketplace.  As always, there will be new events, new venues, and new faces to help us celebrate Oregon truffles and culinary traditions, and the best of Oregon wine...More

Portland International Auto Show
January 24 - 27

The Portland International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest. With more than 480,000 square feet of exhibit space you will find over 600 vehicles from 35 manufacturers, the latest in car design and technology plus exotics from around the world. Get behind the wheel in one of our many Ride & Drives, watch live custom car builds, explore the latest advancements in electric vehicles and autonomous technology that will be here before we know it.  There is truly something for all ages including a kids zone, virtual reality simulators, motorcycles and so much more.  As always, an opportunity to win a new car and talk with industry experts...More 

Fertile Ground
January 24 - February 3

A program of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, it's a city-wide festival of new works.  You can enjoy 11 days of world premiere acts of creation.  Dozens of Portland artist-generated arts events of new work...and growing...The glow of creation shines out into the dark, water-kissed evenings of winter in the Pacific Northwest.  Fertile Ground works to give artists a platform for new work and develop new producers...More 

First Taste Oregon
January 25 - 26

First Taste is an event of epic proportion featuring the best in Oregon Wines, Craft Breweries, Hard Ciders, Spirits, Delectable Eats and a one of a kind shopping experience.  They offer live music both days in 2 locations throughout the event, featuring local music from talented artists from all over the state of Oregon.  First Taste Oregon offers a little something for everyone including luxurious art work from some of the states most renowned artists.  Whether you’re looking for a relaxing wine tasting experience or a sampling of something a bit more extravagant, First Taste has something to offer all who attend!...More