Jan. 16 (Monday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day) 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
37th Annual MLK Jr Breakfast
Location: Holiday Inn, Jantzen Beach
The Skanner Foundation invites the community to share breakfast and celebrate the life, work, and vision of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Details: theskanner.com/mlk-breakfast.
Jan. 18 (Wednesday) Noon - 8 p.m.
Eat at Tacovore – fundraiser for three local schools
Location: NE 37th & Fremont
Dine these hours and Tacovore will donate 10% of its profits between Alameda and Rigler elementary schools and Beaumont Middle School.
Jan. 19 - Feb. 4; 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Portland Experimental Theater Ensemble (PETE) Presents: The Americans
Location: Historic Alberta House, 5131 NE 23rd Ave.
Exactly who and what is American? PETE meets an American idea in movement, stand-up, and jazz forms. Details: albertahouse.org/events-list
Jan. 23 (Monday) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Anti-Racist Behavior and Allyship
Diversity, equity, inclusion training from Central Northeast Neighbors. Explore how forms and expressions of racism work to maintain a system of dominance. Free; to register and for Zoom link email rondaj@cnncoalition.org. Details: cnncoalition.org
February 2023
The Hollywood Theatre’s Portland Black Film Festival
Honors Black History Month by offering films showcasing the cinematic achievements of African American stars and filmmakers. Details: hollywoodtheatre.org/programs/series/portland-black-film-festival/