Eugene
Friday, February 5
Marv Ellis & WE Tribe, Lynx, Soul Vibrator – 8 p.m. HiFi Music Hall. 44 E 7th Ave. $12 in advance/$15 at the door. 21+.
Attending a Soul Vibrator show is a must for anyone who considers themselves a Eugenian. The local soul-funk staple, who won Eugene Weekly’s Next Big Thing competition in summer 2014, have a contagious, upbeat dynamic that shines through their genre-blending jams. This Friday, they’ll open for two Portland-based groups, Lynx and Marv Ellis & WE Tribe. The Oregonian lineup features a brilliant array of hip-hop beats and jams conducive to a dance-heavy night.
Saturday, September 6
Sunday, February 7
This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate screening – 3 & 5 p.m. 156 Straub Hall. 1451 Onyx St.
Prior to journalist Naomi Klein’s visit to Eugene on Feb. 16th, the Oregon Humanities Center will be showing her award-winning documentary film in Straub Hall. This film is all about how understanding the climate crisis can help us change and grow our economy. The 90-minute film will change your worldview as you look at climate change in a totally different way.
Portland
Friday, February 5
26th Annual Cascade Festival of African Films – Portland Community College. 705 N Killingsworth St. Free.
If you’re going to be in Portland but still want to attend a film festival, then head to PCC for a celebration of African filmmaking. What makes this festival authentic is that the majority of the films and documentaries shown were made by African directors. They show Africa’s triumphs and failures, culture and history, politics and religion and more. The festival will be going on all month long to celebrate Black History Month.
Saturday, February 6
Raptor Road Trip on Sauvie Island – 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Starts at Kruger’s Farm. 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd. $10 per vehicle.
If you have the need to get outside and explore, then get to Sauvie Island for the unique experience of searching for eagles, hawks and falcons. Naturalists and hawk experts host events at four different locations on the island letting you learn more about the types of birds that inhabit it. You can meet live raptors up close and enjoy birdwatching sessions. It costs $10 per vehicle, but coffee and donuts are free!
Sunday, February 7
I Hate Positive Thinking – 7:30 p.m. the Shout House. 210 SE Madison St. 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance/$20 at door.
Creative guide Faith Helma puts on one of the most surprising solo performances this weekend as part of the Fertile Ground Festival. The show is a journey into a different world, one where freedom is found in “failure, rage, fear and dancing like jackasses.” It combines performance art, improv and stand-up into a weird amalgamation of creativity. Tickets individually sold at each show.
