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AC/DC Pinball Machine Release Party/Tournament (15-February-2012)

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AC/DC Pinball Machine Release PartyThe Goodfoot Pub & Lounge (2845 SE Stark) is hosting an AC/DC Pinball Machine Release Party/Tournament this Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Do you play the silver ball? Got a penchant for pinball? Or maybe your fingers have calluses from making those flippers fly? If so, you’d better mark those calendars for next Wednesday (2/15)! We’re thrilled to be hosting Stern Pinball’s new pinball machine: AC/DC Pinball Machine Release Party & Tournament!

Practice on one of the two brand new pinball machines. The second machine will be set up for free play – for the tournament.

Doors open at 5pm, qualifying begins at 6pm. Cut-off time is 9pm. Entry fee per attempt at best score is $5. There’s a Super-special grand prize and cash prizes for other top finishers.

Weekend Amusements (February 3-5, 2012)

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You’ve probably already made your plans for Super Bowl Sunday, and that’s cool. But if you’re still looking for something to do, and especially if you don’t actually care about the game, check out my carefully curated suggestions below!

Friday-Saturday

Portland Seafood & Wine Festival 2012Portland Seafood and Wine Festival

The 2012 Portland Seafood and Wine Festival takes place this Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE MLK Jr. Ave). This 7th annual festival is a celebration of all things Oregon, but most specifically our wonderful Oregon seafood and wines.

The exhibitor list is impressive, featuring dozens of wineries, half a dozen restaurants, several breweries, and lots more. [more]

Saturday

Timbers Army Tifo BenefitTimbers Army Tifo Benefit

A Timbers Army Tifo Benefit takes place this Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Eagles Lodge (4904 SE Hawthorne).

Admission is a mere $5, all proceeds of which go to TA tifo. The benefit features the PDX Punk Rock Collective, Green Flag (a Portland Timbers-themed punk band), and Outer Space Heaters. [more]

Sunday

Other Things To Do in Portland on Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday is American’s biggest [mostly] secular holiday. And it’s happening this Sunday, February 5, 2012. But what about those of us who cannot tolerate American-football? Sure, we could swallow our smugness and drink bud light and eat cheese dip with the neanderthals, but that’s not the only solution:

Sunday will be a good day to enjoy parks; museums; and pubs, taverns, and bars that don’t have TVs – they’ll all be almost empty. [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

Weekend Amusements (January 20-22, 2012)

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Pie Day isn’t officially until Monday, January 23, but several Portland pie purveyors will be celebrating this weekend – visit Make Me Some Pie for a detailed list. For more weekend events, check out the lovingly and carefully curated list below!

All Weekend or Ongoing

Fertile GroundFertile Ground 2012

The Portland Area Theatre Alliance presents Fertile Ground: A City-Wide Festival of New Works, January 19 through 29, 2012.

“This city-wide festival is focused on new work in the Arts. It will feature world premiere projects, staged readings and a myriad of other arts events from the Portland creative community.” [more]

ChocolateFest ChocolateFest

The 7th annual Portland ChocolateFest, a benefit for the World Forestry Center takes place this Friday through Sunday, January 20-22, 2012. The fest moves to bigger digs this year – exhibit hall A at the Oregon Convention Center.

“ChocolateFest promises you the opportunity to sample, taste, savor, and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the Northwest and beyond.” [more]

Friday

Offbeat Belly DancingOffbeat Belly Dance

Every third Friday of the month the Blue Monk (3341 SE Belmont) hosts the Offbeat Belly Dance collective, a club rocking, good timing, genre-defying gang of badass belly dancers.

This Friday, January 20, 2012 is now exception: Offbeat Belly Dance! Inaugural 2012 Edition! Fun! Fabulous! Free Show! [more]

PortlandiaWhere to Watch Portlandia In Portland

Updated for 2012: season 2!
Don’t have a TV? Don’t have the Independent Film Channel? Watch Portlandia, if you’re into that sort of thing, at the Portland venues listed below.
Portlandia season 2 airs of Fridays, beginning on January 6, 2012. [more]

Saturday

2012 West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships2012 West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships

The Stumptown Stash & Beard Collective presents the 2012 West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships this Saturday, January 21 at the Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside).

“If you made it out last year, then you saw a packed house, with friendly folks (even those without face fur!) sharing drinks, and showing off some fantastically creative beards and mustaches.” [more]

Bailey's TaproomCellarFest 3 at Bailey’s Taproom

The 3rd annual CellerFest at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway) takes place this Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 4pm to 11:30pm.

Some of the high octane, rare beers making an appearance at this year’s fest:

Alameda ’09 Papa Noel’s Moonlight Reserve (Old Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels – 7.5%)
Alaskan ’09 Baltic Porter (9.8%) . . . [more]

Timbers ArmyTimbers Army Third Saturday

Come out to the old stomping grounds this Saturday, January 21, 2012 when the Timbers Army Third Saturday returns to the Bitter End (1981 W Burnside).

Yes you get to try to ease off that sense of Timbers withdrawal by supporting one of our greatest game day drinking holes!! [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.