Portland Offers Eclectic Mix of Events for Late January, Early February 2026

From drag bingo to French cinema, the city has something for everyone in the coming week.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Portland is gearing up for a diverse array of events in the last week of January and first few days of February 2026. Highlights include a raucous drag bingo and lip-sync battle, the grand opening of a s'mores boutique, a storytelling showcase, a Winterhawks hockey game, a Lunar New Year celebration, a screening of a Luis Buñuel classic, and a conversation with Irish author Colum McCann.

Why it matters

Portland's vibrant arts and entertainment scene continues to offer a wide range of cultural experiences for residents and visitors alike, catering to diverse interests and tastes. These events showcase the city's thriving creative community and its commitment to celebrating different artistic expressions.

The details

The week kicks off with a drag bingo and lip-sync battle hosted by Nashville Hott and Syda Pickles at The Pharmacy on January 28th. The following day, the s'mores boutique Marsh & Mallow opens at Director Park, featuring llamas, goats, and a grand s'mores raffle. On January 29th, the EXPOSED storytelling series brings local favorites like Mx. Dahlia Belle and Juice the Clown to The Back Door Theater. Hockey fans can catch the Winterhawks take on the Wenatchee Wild on January 30th at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Lunar New Year celebration at the Keller Auditorium on January 31st will feature acrobatic, musical, and martial arts performances, as well as works by over 400 artists. That same day, the Whitsell Auditorium will screen Luis Buñuel's satirical masterpiece "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie." The week wraps up with a performance by the genre-blending band Don Broco at the Wonder Ballroom on February 2nd and a conversation with author Colum McCann at the Alberta Rose Theatre on February 3rd.

  • The drag bingo and lip-sync battle takes place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
  • The Marsh & Mallow grand opening is on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
  • The EXPOSED storytelling event is on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
  • The Winterhawks vs. Wenatchee Wild hockey game is on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • The Lunar New Year celebration is on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • The screening of "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie" is on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • The Don Broco concert is on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  • The conversation with Colum McCann is on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Nashville Hott

A host of the drag bingo and lip-sync battle event at The Pharmacy.

Syda Pickles

A host of the drag bingo and lip-sync battle event at The Pharmacy.

Mx. Dahlia Belle

A featured storyteller in the EXPOSED storytelling series.

Ash Allen

A featured storyteller in the EXPOSED storytelling series.

Andie Main

A featured storyteller in the EXPOSED storytelling series.

Juice the Clown

A featured storyteller in the EXPOSED storytelling series.

Colum McCann

An Irish author who will be in conversation at the Alberta Rose Theatre.

Adam Davis

The executive director of Oregon Humanities, who will be in conversation with Colum McCann.

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What they’re saying

“Gawd bless the local girls.”

— Nashville Hott, Host

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee

The takeaway

Portland's diverse arts and entertainment offerings cater to a wide range of interests, from the quirky and offbeat to the culturally enriching, showcasing the city's vibrant creative community and its commitment to celebrating different artistic expressions.