cheap weekend Feb. 26, 27, 28 - 2010

All weekend:

• Portland Jazz Festival: Several free jazz shows each day.
• New Seasons 10-year anniversary celebration: Live music on Friday. Kids activities on Saturday. Free cake and ice cream on Saturday and Sunday.
• Cascade Festival of African Films: The festival runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through March 6. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday, February 26:

• Portland Art Museum free night: Admission is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Saturday, February 27:

• Portland Japanese Garden free day: Free admission and special events from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

• Horse show/jumper night: The Lake Oswego Hunt Equestrian Center invites the public to a free horse show of a “Jumper” competition held in an indoor arena with heated grandstand seating at 5:30 pm.

• Michaels Free Family Event: 10am to 1pm Fun Free Make it Take it Molecule Project.

Sunday, February 28:

• Portland Bike Swap Meet: Sandbox Studio Warehouse. Admission $5 10:00am – 11:00am, $2 from 11:00am – 2:00pm, and totally free from 2:00pm – 3:00pm.

cheap weekend Feb. 19, 2, 21 - 2010

Cascade Festival of African Films: The festival runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through March 6. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday February 19th:

• Electronic Recycling Fair for Beaverton Schools at Stoller Middle School this Friday from 8:00am – 10:00am and Saturday from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Recycle your old computers, microwaves and cell phones.
• Free Pretzel Day on Saturday from 10:00am – 3:00pm at area Auntie Anne’s Pretzel locations. Free original or cinnamon sugar, limit one per person please!
• Dance Off Depression: Learn 1930s-era dances (like the Charleston, Foxtrot and the Lindy Hop) from a professional dance instructor. Tigard Library, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Saturday February 20th:

• Portland International Raceway Opening Day Celebration: The event includes some free activities including a guided nature walk, track walk, and bike ride. Free lunch (donations suggested).
• Horse-drawn carriage rides with a historian (scroll down to find details): Hear a docent for the Oregon Historical Society describe the olden days of Lake Oswego as the carriage trots around the downtown area. Board at Graham’s Book & Stationery, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Old-fashioned hoedown: In the spirit of its Centennial Celebration, Lake Oswego will host this walk back in time. Professional callers will be on hand to teach the basics and a few fancy turns too. West End Building, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
• Brazilian music: Guitarist Ronnie Robins will perform spirited music fueled by bossa nova and samba rhythms. Woodstock Library, 2:00 pm.
• NorthWest Bike Show, Saturday and Sunday at the Portland Expo Center. $7 adult admission, children 12 and under are free. Get $2 off by showing your ‘Boomer Expo’ ticket, or checking the Oregonian A&E section (the February 12th edition had a $2 off coupon, and hopefully the February 19th edition will also have one).
• 2010 Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo, Saturday and Sunday, also at the Expo Center. Admission is free, and despite the name, this showcase is geared for all active adults.

Sunday February 21st:

• Beekeeping 101: Learn about beekeeping in the city from Glen Andresen. Hollywood Library, 2:00 pm.
• NorthWest Bike Show, Saturday and Sunday at the Portland Expo Center. $7 adult admission, children 12 and under are free. Get $2 off by showing your ‘Boomer Expo’ ticket, or checking the Oregonian A&E section (the February 12th edition had a $2 off coupon, and hopefully the February 19th edition will also have one).
• 2010 Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo, Saturday and Sunday, also at the Expo Center. Admission is free, and despite the name, this showcase is geared for all active adults.

Cheap Concerts all weekend at Concert Co-Op Portland.

New Class Location

This morning marks the beginning of a new class location (and beautiful partnership) - class this morning is at JJ Jump, at you'll not only enjoy all the wonderful things that Baby Boot Camp Clackamas has come to offer you, but new things as well! Tuesdays will be geared a little more toward toddlers/preschoolers as we are able to use all the inflatable fun for them (and us!). Be ready for the most unique workout you've had ever (and ready for your kiddo to have a great nap later). :)
Moms with babies in strollers - have no fear! The space is so large that we can have moms with strollers sweat'n it up, while moms with older little ones allow them to stretch their legs. What an exciting new things...

cheap weekend Feb. 5, 6, 7 - 2010

Friday, February 5

Free night at the Children’s Museum: Admission is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

First Friday Art Walk: Go gallery hopping on the East side.

Multnomah Indoor Cinema: “Star Trek” will be playing at the Multnomah Arts Center at 7:30 pm. Live music starts at 6:30 pm.

Bike contests and art show: NEMO will host Bridgetown Hustle, a night of art and assorted bike-related contests. Events include a bike art show, bunny hop contest, stationary bike race, and bike trick contest. 6:00 pm.

Saturday, February 6

Museums by bike: This guided bike tour will head to the Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum for the exhibit “Savor the Flavors of Greece” (food samples!), then make a couple other stops including a brewery tour. Meet at Voodoo Doughnuts Too, 12:45 pm.

Museums on Us: Bank of America customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for free today.

Sunday, February 7

Museums on Us: Bank of America customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for free today.

Bargain Hunting 101: 12pm to 5pm, The Mother of All Clearance Sales. Over 50 vendors! Portland’s Mega Clearance Sale with merchandise from local boutiques, artists and designers. Bigger, meaner deals than ever before. Full Bar. Unbelievable discounts.

For free concerts, see Concert Co-op