- Please check out Aroundthesunblog for a lengthy list of all things free this weekend. Listed below are a few other events of note…
– 5th annual United Way Martin Luther King Weekend of Service, please see web site for a list of all the volunteer opportunities this weekend!
– OregonLive.com has a good listing of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events around the Portland area.
– Friday night, 7:00pm – 2:00am…BIG ASS BOOMBOX: a loud pop festival! Totally free music at four different venues, please see web site for more info.
– Portlandia, see it on the big screen at McMenamins Mission Theater, the EastBurn both at 7:00pm, or stay out later and catch it at 10:00pm playing at the Hollywood Theater. All venues are free admission.
– Bird Walk With Backyard Birdshop – Vancouver Greenway, Saturday 8:00am – 10:00am, free. Reservations required; call 360-253-5771.
– “Back In Action: A Space Heater” is Action/Adventure Theater’s fundraiser and open house with musical performances, free beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres and more. $10-$20 suggested donation, 7:30pm doors open at 1050 SE Clinton.
– Friends of Tryon Creek hosts the annual Winter Chili Cook-Off, Saturday 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the park. Admission is just $5 to sample chili, imbibe in drinks and listen to great music.
– Ground Kontrol’s Video Game Quiz Show kicks off at 7:00pm, free to watch or dare to play!