What to do in Portland in January
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Singer Josh Lane of Thee Sacred Souls, who will be performing in Portland later this month. Photo: Gina Wetzler/Redferns
The post-holiday slump is real. But if you're looking to buck the trend and quit rotting at home on the couch (we're talking to ourselves here), there's much to do outside.
Here are seven events you shouldn't miss this month.
O-Shogatsu
Sunday
Celebrate Japanese New Year at the Portland Japanese Garden with musical and dance performances, plus workshops on traditional ink-wash painting for kids and adults. Included with the daily admission fee.
Rose City Classic Dog Show
Jan. 15-19
Our very own Westminster! Watch all the breeds as their "pick of the litter" duke it out for a chance at a blue ribbon. This is the only competition where no one goes home a loser, because they're all good dogs in our eyes.
Ethereal Reflections Murder Mystery Party
Jan. 17
The hosts of the popular pop-up art gallery will lead the audience of the Tomorrow Theater on a hunt to solve a murder mystery puzzle before a screening of the hit psychological thriller "Gone Girl."
Portland's Folk Festival at the Crystal Ballroom
Jan. 17-18
This annual two-day celebration of Portland's arts scene will feature headline acts like Rainbow Girls, Handmade Moments and Olive Klug exploring the folk, psychedelic rock, indie and Americana genres.
Thee Sacred Souls at Roseland Theater
Jan. 18
This San Diego-based R&B ensemble is young, but their retro music sounds straight out of the '70s. Super fans include Seth Rogen, Kylie Jenner, SZA and possibly you.
FANEXPO Portland
Jan. 24-26
Anime lovers, comic book nerds and entertainment connoisseurs, unite! Over three days at the Oregon Convention Center, attendees will have access to celebrity-packed panel discussions, cosplay meetups, video game tournaments and creative training workshops.
Our Place in the World with Ben Rhodes
Jan. 29
The co-host of "Pod Save the World" and former Obama-era national security adviser will chat about how global affairs and foreign policy impact public opinion, on stage at the Alberta Rose Theater as part of the Oregon Humanities' Consider This series.