Groundhog's Day Dithers?
/Did anyone else feel like January was exceptionally long this year? Cold weather and closed tap rooms can make a long month feel even longer, but fear not, Spring is just around the corner! Luckily, we know of some fantastic February festivities that should break you out of that Groudhog's day monotony. These pandemic-friendly shindigs will be happening throughout the entire month and should hopefully keep us all a little saner as we wait for the warm weather to return. Check 'em out. Only boring people get bored...
The Cascade Festival of African Films
FEBRUARY 5 – MARCH 10, 2021
In celebration of Black History Month, make sure to check out the Cascade Festival of African Films! They’ll be hosting virtual screenings through their website all month, as they show us “Africa through the eyes of Africans”. Admission is free, but we encourage you all to donate to this important festival.
10th Annual McMinnville Short Film Festival
FEBRUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 28, 2021
This all-virtual format will allow you to stream all 127 short films from anywhere in the world! At only $85 for an all-access pass, this festival utilizes culturally diverse screenings to help grow the local arts community and connect local filmmakers.
PORTLAND WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 12 & 13, 2021
The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) has free admission and brings art and technology together for everyone with some much-needed February fun! They have a new format this year with art installations displayed throughout the entire city. Check out their website below for map info.
2021 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival
FEBRUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 27, 2021
The PDX Jazz Festival has been a Portland staple for the last 18 years. Since limitation on gatherings prevent live in-person concerts, they’ll be adopting the virtual format with livestream performances in Portland, Havana, London, Johannesburg and Brooklyn. Some of the performances will be free, while others will have an admission fee. Check their calendar for details on who’s playing when!
Portland International Film Festival
MARCH 5 - MARCH 14, 2021
Next month, don’t miss this Portland film lover’s classic. PIFF44 is currently selling Early Bird Passes for both virtual screenings, as well as drive-in screenings. The 10-day festival has 80+ films, programs, and events planned from over 34 countries. Help them celebrate “the ever-changing connection between cinematic creators and audiences”.