Free Events in Portland: Jan 29–31
January 28th, 2010
Here are the weekend’s free events. Enjoy!
Friday, January 29
Author Robin Hobb will talk about her new fantasy series at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7:00 pm.
Author Nick Flynn will talk about his memoir, which explores the challenges of becoming a father in the age of terror. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, January 30
Fix-It Fair: The Fix-It Fair is a free event where you can learn simple ways to save money and improve your home. Free lunch and childcare provided. Students and families can get free bike tune-ups and flat-tire repair. Parkrose High School, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Tweed Ride: Edifying cultural tidbits, high tea, fancy outfits, and a potluck await you on this group bike ride. Skidmore Fountain, 11:00 am.
Tigard Reads 2010 Kick-Off Event: Help kick off the month-long community reading event with family-friendly entertainment from the local folk duo The Wanderers, who specialize in Woody Guthrie songs from the Dust Bowl era. Tigard Library, 1:00 pm.
William Stafford birthday event: Local poets will read from Stafford’s work. Looking Glass Bookstore, 4:00 pm.
Sunday, January 31
Crystal Ballroom 96th Birthday Free-for-All: This free gala features a full day of entertainment, including music, children’s entertainment, tours of the property, and more.
Portland Unplugged 2010, Acoustic /Folk Showcase: 35 musicians will perform at Hawthorne Theatre starting at 3:45 pm. Ages 21+.
Northwest Children’s Theater & School presents “Don’t Let the Pigeons Drive the Bus!”: The popular book takes flight as audiences get on the bus and move to a Latin groove in this original musical about a little bird with big dreams. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 6:00 pm.
Portland Opera Preview: “Cosi Fan Tutte”: This lecture and concert covers historical background, composer information and musical selections from this opera. Central Library, 2:00 pm.
William Stafford birthday event: Local poets will read Stafford’s work at the Central Library, 2:00 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
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1. socialism&hellip | January 29th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
You are invited to a:
Birthday Bash and Fundraiser for Portland Freedom Socialist Party Organizer
Come help us celebrate Jordana Sardo’s 50th birthday at a Toast and Fundraiser dedicated to her 20 years of activism, quest for social justice and leadership in Portland’s Freedom Socialist Party. Celebration and toasts will be held
Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7pm
Bread and Roses Center
819 N. Killingsworth St., Portland (1/2 block west of N. Albina; Tri-Met bus lines #72 and #4)
Free door, all are welcome!!
Sponsor: Freedom Socialist Party. For more information call 503-240-4462 or email fsp@igc.org, or visit http://www.socialism.com.
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