Free Chef's Week after-parties, and a really bad bike ride

Joe Starkey
Joe Starkey

Portland Event of the Week
Starting now: Chef’s Week PDX kicks off today, and while all the dinners are sold out, starting tonight, the fine folks over there are offering up three killer after-parties for free! The first one's going down at Roman Candle (look for cheap drinks and sloppy chefs!), next up is an “Industry Night” at NW’s most cherished dive, Joe’s Cellar, and finally Chef’s Week PDX’s largest post party, a Ninkasi-sponsored jam at Lardo West, Grassa AND Racion.

Aaron Miller

Thursday, February 6th: The 37th annual Portland International Film Festival is also kicking off this week. Pro-tip: catch Miyazaki’s final film (maybe) at the new OMSI IMAX at 6:45pm, then head to the NW Film Center for the opening night after-party. Continue Reading

Milepost 5

Friday, February 7th: Tell your lady that the sweet stuff on show at the opening reception for Robert Post’s X-rated painting exhibit at Milepost 5 isn't p*rn... it’s art.

Flickr User Salim Virji

Sunday, February 9th: Are you a real Portlander? Prove it on the Worst Day of the Year Bike Ride.

Tuesday, February 11th: OMSI's putting on another Food Luminary event with one of Portland’s hottest chefs, Matt Christiansen, creator of one of the city’s best Bloody Marys, and of these romantic eats that you and your significant other can "feed each other”.