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February 5, 2014 The Portland Observer Black History Month IM lU U M itM Chicago Steppin ’ Classes -- Learn edy every 2nd and 4th Sunday, the fastest growing urban dance at ____ Open mic comics get three minutes, the Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N. T illam ook^W ' and audience members get a free sneak each Friday at 6:30 p.m. Classes also at 7 p.m. on the peak at Portland’s up and coming talent. Signups first, second and third Mondays of the month at the start at 8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Rockwood Community Center, 124 N.E. 181st. No Murder Mystery Masterpiece — partner is needed. Your first two lessons are free. For Mysterious twists and thrilling more information, call Denise Johnson, 503-819-4576. turns abound when a group of strangers stranded in a guest house during a snowstorm dis cover that a murderer is in their m idst. A gatha C h ristie’s The Mousetrap is now playing through Feb. 16 at Lake Oswego’s Lake- wood Theatre Company. clic August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle: Jitney - African- American playwright August W ilson’s ‘Pittsburgh Cycle: Jitney,’ a masterful, tension-filled play about a group of independent taxi drivers, is performed by the local theater group Portland Playhouse, now playing through Feb. 16 at the Winningstad Theater, down town. Year of the Horse Celebration - The Lan Su Chinese G ard en , d o w n town, celebrates the Chinese New Year and the Lu nar Year of the Horse with special activities through out the month. For detailed event information, visit landsugarden.org. Norman Sylvester - Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band plays Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Spare Room; Friday, Feb. 14at Halibut’s; Friday, Feb. 21 at Clyde’s; and Sunday Feb. 23 at the Winter Blues Festival at the Bob White Theatre in southeast Portland. African Films — The 24th annual Cascade Festival of African films celebrates Black His tory Month at Portland commu nity College. The incredible films from all over the African continent are free and open-to-the-public with screenings taking place in the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building on the PCC Cascade Cam pus, 705 N. Killings worth St. For a full schedule, visit africanfilmfestival.org. Birth o f Freedom — The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver Na tional Historic Site presents the new exhibit: A New Birth of Freedom: Vancouver Barracks During the Civil War. The free exhibit explores the role of Vancouver’s military post in the 1860s, as well as some of the larger themes of the conflict. Runs through March 30. Comedy of Cultural Errors -- An American businessman tries to com municate with a Chinese bureau crat, but much gets lost in transla tion in the Broadway hit comedy Chinglish, now playing through Sunday, Feb. 9 at Portland Center Stage. Live Jazz — Every Friday and Sat urday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the River Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum purchase. For more information, visit pdxjazz.com. Music Millennium Free Shows - The Music Millen nium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live perfor mances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule. Humor Night - Awesome comedians perform stand up, sketch, and more at the weekly Recurring Humor Night every Wednesday night at Tonic Lounge. 3100 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Pay as you wish, $3-5 donation suggested. Show is 21+. w w < 1 w ¿ 5 VJ ¡ C i 1 t < 41 • •< A C. T i l l € 1 6 Ella’s Kitchen (previously Soup & Soap) One Taste Will Bring You Back 3505 N. 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