February can be one of the dreariest months of the year. Although it’s shorter than all the rest, there are still plenty of events to keep everyone entertained.
Here at the University, the UO Cultural Forum is putting on a wide variety of activities. Friday, “What the Bleep Do We Know” will be shown as a part of Friday Night Flicks in PLC 180. The show starts at 9 p.m. and is free. On Valentine’s Day, the Derek Truck Band will be performing in the EMU Ballroom. The show starts at
8 p.m. Student tickets are $8; general admission is $16 and $17 at the door. On Feb. 17, the Cultural Forum
presents the Space Gnome Records Showcase in Agate Hall at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for students are just $2
and general admission is $3. On
Feb. 18, Friday Night Flicks presents another free show, “Brother to Brother,” at 8 p.m. in PLC 180. From Feb. 24 through the 27, the 13th Annual Queer Film Festival will be
going on in PLC 180. Passes are $6 for University students and $8 for community passes. The schedule has yet to be announced. On Sunday, Feb. 27, the Harlem Globetrotters will be making a stop at McArthur Court at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $76.
The McDonald Theatre also has a jam-packed month. Keller Williams will perform Sunday, Feb. 13. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at McDonald Theatre Ticketing and at all Safeway TicketsWest outlets for $17. If not sold out, tickets will also be available at the McDonald Theatre Box Office the day of the show for $20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. George Winston will be at the venue Feb.14. Tickets are on sale now for $20, $27 and $35 in advance. At the door, tickets may be purchased for $23, $30 and $38. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Papa Roach with Skindred and F-Ups will be at the McDonald. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door if not previously sold out.
Over at WOW Hall, Handgun Bravado, Steps To Lydia, One Point Star, Nx and Mastro3 will be performing Friday, Feb. 11. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door.
On Feb. 12, Monkee Torture, The Anxieties, Streetlight Cardiacs and the Rock and Roll Hearts will be playing at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. See LAM Presents: Falling Up, Leaning Towards Infinity, Feb. 13 for $12 in advance and $15 at the door. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. On Feb. 26, see the CultureClash present the Native American Hip-Hop and Reggae Festival. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Sam Bond’s Garage is also hosting a variety of musical talents. On Saturday, Feb. 12, see Savitri and The Quick and Easy Boys rock out at 9:30 p.m. for $3. Mood Area 52 helps celebrate Valentine’s Day at Sam Bond’s Garage. Come tango at
9:30 p.m. for $3 to $5. On Feb. 15, enjoy the Sam Bond’s Bluegrass Jam at 9 p.m. for free. On Feb. 17, see Jason Webley with Andru Bemis play some modern folk at 9 p.m. Tickets range from $6 to $8.