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History Month
Cascade Festival of African
Films -- Film series at the Cascade
Campus
of Portland Com-
munity College is the long-
est-running annual Afri-
can film festival in the
United States. Screenings
continue through March
8 with films ranging from
full-length features to
documentaries and short
films. For a complete
schedule and rundown of films, visit
africanfilmfestival.org.
Leaving Her Past Behind -- A young woman leaves
her past behind to
discover love and
redemption in the
world premiere of
C.S. Whitcomb's
‘The Seven Won-
ders of Ballyknock,’
now
playing
through Sunday,
Feb. 15 at Lakewood
Theatre Company in Lake Oswego. For tickets and
more information, call the box office at 503-635-3901.
Portland International Film Festival -- The 38th an-
nual event from the Northwest Film Center brings
culturally diverse films from 52 countries to movie
screens around Portland. The festival opened Thurs-
day and runs through Feb. 21. For a full schedule, visit
festivals.nwfilm.org/piff38.
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Farmers Market Open for Winter -- The Portland
Farmers Market at Portland State University is now
open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South
Park Blocks. Some produce to expect during the winter
months include stacks of purple and green kale, broc-
coli and cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, beets, apples,
pears, winter squash, potatoes, and onions.
White Bird Dance
Series -- The Port-
land group presents
the long-awaited
return of ‘NDT2,’
the
brilliant
younger 16-mem-
ber company of the
Nederlands Dans
Theater, Europe’s
most acclaimed
contemporary
dance company. One show only, Wednesday, Feb. 11
at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
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Dolls to Take Your Breath Away -- The Crossroads
Doll and Teddy Bear Show takes place Saturday, Feb.
14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kliever National Guard
February 11, 2015
Armory, 10000 N.E. 33rd Dr.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for
children.
Home and Garden Show -- Annual Portland Home and
Garden Show is held Thursday, Feb. 19 to Sunday,
Feb. 22 at the Expo Center.
Black Films for February -- The Hollywood Theatre
features a series of films
for Black History
Month during the
month of February.
This year’s annual se-
ries focuses on impor-
tant cinematic contri-
butions of black
women directors. ‘Just Another Girl on the IRT” screens
on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Soul Train Express:
The Sisters,” shows Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m.;
and “Black Girl in Suburbia” shows Saturday, Feb. 21
at 2 p.m. For more information, visit
holywoodtheatre.org.
Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents spo-
ken word, live music and featured artists on the second
and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 p.m. at
E’Njoni Café, African-Mediterranean cuisine at 910 N.
Killingsworth St.
Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester
and his band perform Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Spare
Room; Sunday, Feb. 15 for a Tim “Slim” Langford
fundraiser at the Crystal Ballroom; Friday, Feb 20 at the
Blue Diamond; and Saturday, Feb. 21 at Billy Blues in
Vancouver.
Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R.
Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance! Portland’s
Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes
at the Rockwood Community Center in Gresham and
the Colwood Golf Center in northeast Portland. All
levels are welcome. No partner is needed. First two
lessons are free; $20 monthly fee includes both loca-
tions. For an event schedule, announcements and
more
information,
visit
the
website
groovinhighsteppers.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.
Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and family
variety comedy show in a Saturday Night Live format
with local recording and performing artists, bands,
dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes place
each fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Celebra-
tion Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event
is open to the community.
Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Saturday 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.
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