Winter Beer Fests, Artistic Previews, and Opening Nights in Portland Today
Celebrate the Season at the St. Johns Winter Beer Fest
Warm your spirits today as the St. Johns Winter Beer Fest officially returns to StormBreaker Brewing. Starting at 5:00 PM, this intimate cold-weather celebration invites hop aficionados and casual fans alike to beat the January doldrums with a variety of seasonal offerings. Attendees can enjoy a wide selection of winter brews, ciders, and spirits from several of Portland’s favorite local makers. The festival is designed to be a cozy community gathering where you can meet the brewers and sample unique small-batch creations. Entry includes a branded festival glass, providing a perfect way to toast to the weekend in North Portland.
Theatrical Openings: Pippin and In Clay
Tonight marks a major night for the local performing arts scene with two distinct musical premieres. At the Dolores Winningstad Theatre, Stumptown Stages presents the opening performance of Pippin at 7:30 PM. This vaudevillian spectacular follows a young prince on a journey to find the ultimate meaning of life, set to a rousing 1970s rock score by Stephen Schwartz. Expect a night of high energy, magic, and classic musical theater.
For those looking for contemporary theater, the Broadway Rose New Stage is hosting the musical In Clay at 7:30 PM. This production offers a fresh narrative for local theater-goers, adding to a vibrant Friday night for the arts. Additionally, theater enthusiasts can catch ongoing performances of Macbeth at the Experience Theatre Project and Tiger Style at the Ellyn Bye Studio, both of which continue their runs this evening.
Exclusive Previews and Artisan Pairings
Art collectors and enthusiasts should head to the Portland Art Museum this evening for the benefit preview of the 13th annual Portland Fine Print Fair. From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, guests can get an early look at works from 16 of the top print dealers in North America. The fair features everything from Old Master prints to contemporary emerging artists, making it the most comprehensive event of its kind on the West Coast.
If you prefer a culinary experience, Hip Chicks Do Wine is hosting a Wine and Chocolate Pairing session starting at 2:00 PM. This event features artisan truffles from Creo Chocolates expertly paired with handcrafted local wines, offering a sophisticated and sweet way to start your Friday afternoon in the city.
Friday Night Cinema and Discussion
The Tomorrow Theater continues its unique programming with a session titled Tough Shit in collaboration with Oregon Humanities. This event combines film and community dialogue, focusing on intersectional topics that matter to the region. For a more traditional movie night, local cinemas like the Living Room Theaters and Regal Fox Tower are premiering several new releases today, including the highly anticipated drama The Chronology of Water and the horror-thriller 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.