Wednesday 13th: Oregon Book Awards Authors Reading
Oregon Book Award winner Alison Clement reads alongside nominees Robert Hill and Monica Drake. South Waterfront Artist-in-Residence Studio, 3623 SW River Parkway. FREE.
Starts Friday 15th: Portland Jazz Festival
The fifth annual Portland Jazz Festival, presented Qwest & The Oregonian A&E, will open with 2007 Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ornette Coleman on Friday, February 15, 7:30 PM, at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The Festival runs through until February 24th and includes over 150 registered events. For full listings check out the website at www.pdxjazz.com
Friday 15th: 5th Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash.
Local artists take on classic Cash tracks, rarities and much mirth in the name of celebrating the man in black's birthday. With music from Joshua James & the Runaway Trains, Kate Mann and Myrrh Larsen. Ash Street Saloon, 9:30pm. $7. Over 21's.
Saturday 16th: Keren Ann.
Honey drenched French pop from indie songstress Keren Ann with support from Dean and Britta. Aladdin Theater, 8pm. $17.50/$19. All ages.
Monday 18th: Paranoid Park.
Hometown premiere for local director Gus Van Zant's Portland based tale of mournful teenage skateboard virtuosos. Part of the Portland International Film Festival. Featuring an appearance from Gus Van Zant. Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum. 1219 SW Park Ave. 6:30pm. $12.
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