Things to do in Portland this February

💡 Keep it festive

There's no shortage of festivals and community events this month, from the Winter Light Festival — nine nights of art and performances at locations around the city (Feb. 6-14) — to a Mardi Gras parade and celebration in North Portland (Feb. 17) to an evening of lanterns and dragon dances to mark Lunar New Year at the Lan Su Chinese Garden (Feb. 18-March 1).

🤭 Tickle your funny bone

Treat yourself to a chuckle at the NW Black Comedy Festival at the Curious Comedy Theater (Feb. 16-22), grab some giggles from meme-master Nick Colletti at Helium (Feb. 10) or catch Michelle Buteau's "Surviving and Thriving" tour at the Schnitz (Feb. 20).

🎶 Bang on your ear drums

Looking for some fun drama? Head to the Moda Center for a Cardi B show (Feb. 19). Want something more sultry? Cat Power has you covered at Rev Hall (Feb. 21-22). Just need some old fashioned nostalgia? Let Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah bring you straight back to the early aughts at The Old Church (Feb. 12).