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FEBRUARY
Highlights of what's happening in music, arts and more
February 8
MUSIC. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is back. The Life In The Past Lane World Tour returns with a revamped show blending modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits with the original styles that put American popular music on the map. Dressing in vintage attire is encouraged, 8 p.m. Feb 8 at Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE. $39+. elsinoretheatre.com
February 9
MUSIC. Oregon Symphony in Salem presents Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. From its ominous opening — “Fate knocking at the door” — to the closing passages of radiant triumph, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony charts an exhilarating spiritual journey. Beethoven’s legacy looms in works by Carlos Simon and Timo Andres, whose Blind Bannister reimagines the grace and wit of Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto, 7:30 p.m. Feb 9 in Smith Auditorium at Willamette University. $37+. orsymphony.org
February 10
FOOD. Explore your culinary side at Brindar: El Salvador, a 5-course dinner celebrating the cuisines from El Salvador. Xicha head brewer, Charlie Van Meter, is collaborating with Chefs Nelson Quintanilla and Osmani Chavarria to pair each dish to a complementing Xicha beer aiming to provide an experience that educates on Latin American cuisines not commonly found in the Pacific Northwest as well as on beer profiles and how to pair them, 6 p.m. Feb 10 at Xicha Brewing, 576 Patterson St NW #140. $65. xichabrewing.com
SPORTS. Cheer on your favorites at My Bloody Valentine, a family-friendly, double-header mash-up roller derby bout featuring junior skaters in the first game, followed by adults in the second, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb 10 at The Mad House, 1335 Madison St NE. $12+. cherrycityrollerderby.com
ART. Explore art, meet local artists and shop artistic goods during Open Studios at the Mill, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb 10 at Studios at the Mill, 1313 Mill St SE. facebook.com/artistsatthemissionmill
February 15-17
COMMUNITY. A celebration of art and craft, the Oregon Quilt Festival features more than 300 quilts on display and for sale, plus classes, vendors and more. One of the largest quilt shows in the Pacific Northwest, the event aims to preserve the heritage of quilting, be a source of information and inspiration and to perpetuate a high quality of excellence in quilting and related arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb 15 and 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb 17, in Columbia Hall at Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, $12+ plus $5 parking per vehicle. oregonquiltfestival.com
February 16
MUSIC. Experience a showcase of the region's premier country artists at The Grand Oregon Opry featuring Jake & The Hill People, Whip Wilson and Bailey Heide, 8 p.m. Feb 16, at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre, 191 High St NE. $10. salemshg.com
February 16-18
COMMUNITY. Rev’ up for The Cherry City Classic. Centered around the art of the motorcycle and hotrod culture, this family-friendly event features an invitational custom motorcycle show, live music, moto-themed art, a tattoo expo, vendors and live motorcycle racing. This celebration of power sports aims to entertain all ages and backgrounds, Feb 17 and 18 at Oregon State Fairgrounds. $20+ cherrycityclassic.com
February 21
Unleash your creativity and explore the power of Neurographica, an artistic method to process your thoughts. Combining art and psychology, Neurographica can help you express and understand your inner world, whether you're an artist or just curious, 11:30 a.m. Feb 21 at CreativiTEE & rofe designs, 110 Commercial St NE. $45. creativiteespace.com
February 22
MUSIC. Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku Jr., Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho share a uniquely Hawaiian style of slack key guitar, ‘ukulele and songs both traditional and new, 8 p.m. Feb 22 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. $25 to $35. salemshg.com
VARIETY. Secret Air Conditioner: A True Variety Show is a grab bag of fun; you might see comedy, music, storytelling, juggling, fire swallowing…anything could happen, 8 p.m. Feb 22 at Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE #150. $12+. infinityroomsalem.com
February 28
MUSIC. In a live concert experience unlike any other, The Black Jacket Symphony recreates PinkFloyd’s iconic album Dark Side of the Moon live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits, 8 p.m. Feb 28 at Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE. $25+. elsinoretheatre.com
February 29
MUSIC. Low Bar Chorale presents Your Song: A Singalong Tribute to Elton John featuring his best songs on love and loss, plus a few tunes from his heroes, friends and frenemies, 7:30 p.m. Feb 29 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. $10+. salemshg.com