PORTLAND:
PORTLAND MUSIC MONTH
January is Portland Music Month (as officially proclaimed by the City of Portland). To celebrate, MusicPortland has curated 31 days of performances at 21 local venues featuring hundreds of music acts. The best part is, you’re invited.
PORTLAND WINTER ICE RINK
The Portland Winter Ice Rink and Woodsy Winter Village is a family-friendly outdoor ice rink located at the west end of the Morrison Bridgehead on the waterfront in Portland, Oregon.
PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland’s junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.
ZOOLIGHTS
Kids and adults agree: it wouldn’t be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights. Enjoy an immersive and dazzling display of millions of lights.
VANCOUVER:
VEGAN JANUARY
Start Fresh with Vegan January! Join us at Rally Pizza for a delicious new Vegan special each week in January.
VANCOUVER FARMER’S MARKET
The Vancouver Farmer’s Market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to more than 100 vendors. You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden.
THE COAST:
CAT SHOW
Sponsored by the Emerald Cat Club out of Vancouver, WA (member of Cat Fanciers’ Association), the “CFA All Breed Cat Show and Household Pet Competition” will be held at the Seaside Convention Center. The show is open to the public for viewing Saturday & Sunday.
FAMILY LEGO FUN
Stop by the library for First Friday Family Lego Fun! This family-friendly event is held the first Friday of every month.
CENTRAL OREGON:
BEERTOWN COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT
The Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night happens every Monday Night at Silver Moon Brewing in Downtown Bend, Oregon. Voted #1 Open Mic | Voted #1 Locals Night Free to Watch & Free to Perform.
FIRST FRIDAY
Another fantastic First Friday celebration at the distillery! In January, we’re highlighting Dry Ginuary (a playful twist on Dry January) and kicking it off with a gin flight paired with delightful small bites. Our flight includes four distinct gins, offering a diverse range of flavors, each expertly paired with a complementary appetizer. Cheers to a flavorful start to the year!
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LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND
A family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a mysterious blackout. As the threat grows more imminent, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world. (Netflix)
THE CREATOR
Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself. (Hulu)
WHAT IF…?
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode explores a pivotal moment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turns it on its head, leading the audience into uncharted territory. (Disney+)
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