12 Things You Must Do in Portland This February

One of the worst decisions you can make in Portland (besides these 33 bad PDX decisions, obviously) is staying inside all February, especially since it's only the fourth rainiest month, and we found these 12 sweet things for you to do, ranging from free parties to the return of soccer...

Kelly's Olympian

Dive Bar Super Bowl at Kelly’s Olympian

Don’t want to watch the big game on that new 72in 3D TV your friend won’t shut up about? Kelly’s Olympian is offering food and drink specials all day so you can grumble about the game while drinking with your real friends.
Departure Restaurant + Lounge

Chefs’ Week PDX

The second annual Chefs’ Week hits town and brings with it five dinners and four nights of parties. Don’t miss the blowout event at Departure with three Top Chef contestants joining 25 other chefs.

38th Annual Portland International Film Festival

Some of the world’s best new films hit the city’s independent theaters for a couple weeks.
Mt Angel Wurstfest

Wurstfest

Head down South to celebrate Mt. Angel’s 7th annual Wurstfest with lots of beer and sausages at one of the best German events all year.

Voodoo Valentine

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Portland’s Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Ball. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Widmer Brothers Brewing

Zwickelmania: Oregon’s Biggest Brewery Tour

Take a tour of the city’s breweries during which most open their doors for specials and free tours.

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Looking for an excuse to go to the coast? Hit up the always-decadent Seafood & Wine Festival, the Northwest’s premier coastal food event.
Lan Su Chinese Garden

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Lan Su

There’s something for everyone during this two week celebration -- from martial arts performances to dragon dances and ping pong.
Lompoc Beer

Black Out Beer Fest

Featuring 19 dark beers from 16 local craft breweries, only $15!

No Reason Tour at Rotture

Giraffage returns to town on his No Reason Tour for what promises to be the month’s best dance party.

9th Annual Chowder Challenge

Who serves the best clam chowder in the city? Find out when a dozen local brewpubs and restaurants vie for the coveted Chowder Cup!
Providence Park

Portland Timbers Simple Invitational

The Portland Timbers preseason kicks off with a small tournament featuring local teams as well as a Norwegian club.