Sexy Events Calendar Feb. 12–18

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Tuesday, Feb. 12

Art

Human Nature

Erickson Gallery

By appointment until Feb. 28

Free

Holly Osborne’s latest collection is colorful yet classic, depicting humans doing what’s in their nature.

Music

Tangerine, Wet Dream, Tender Kid

Doug Fir Lounge

9 p.m.

$10–12

All of this sentimental pop will definitely tug at your heartstrings.

Film & Theater

Burleynomicon

The Lovecraft

9:30 p.m.

$15, 21+

Every second Tuesday, this showcase welcomes the dark souls of burlesque and cabaret for your entertainment.

Community

Does Portland’s System of Government Work?

Alberta Rose Theatre

6:30 p.m.

$5–20

The City Club of Portland spent a year researching whether our city’s government structure actually works. Tonight, they’re revealing the results.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Art

Think of Me”

Adams and Ollman

Wed–Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment

Free

Five artists are featured in this group exhibition inspired by special keepsakes.

Music

Born of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, Make Them Suffer, Kingdom of Giants, Eyes of Arcane

Hawthorne Theatre

6:30 p.m.

$20–23

Born of Osiris is one of the OG metalcore bands. Brutal.

Film & Theater

Dear Diary

Kickstand Comedy Space at the Siren Theater

7:30 p.m.

Free

Every month, hilarious diary entries come to real life through the eyes of various comedians.

Community

Educated Guess Trivia

Theory Eatery

7 p.m.

Free

Show off your science and pop culture knowledge at OMSI’s trivia night, held every second Wednesday.

Thursday, Feb. 14

Art

Come to Me Now: Loose Me from Hard

UnionKnott

Open by Appointment

Free

Many artists of the Women’s Caucus for Art Members have banded together for this group exhibition.

Music

Love Sucks: An Emo Valentine’s Day

No Vacancy Lounge

8:30 p.m.

$5, 21+

Whether you’re caught up in the arms of love or single as hell, it’s just flat out fun to drunkenly shout to sad songs. Let’s hope they play Dashboard Confessional.

Film & Theater

Laser Romance Under the Stars

OMSI Planetarium

3 p.m., through Feb. 28

$6.75

Get stoned and take your sweetie to a midday romance-themed laser light show.

Community

Valentine’s Day Dip

Willamette Park

7 a.m.

Free

Start the day off right—with some incredible shrinkage. If you do this love jump into the river, you get free entrance into the MUCH warmer Big Float later in the year.

Friday, Feb. 15

Art

“Soft Shades”

Nationale

Wed–Mon: Noon–6 p.m.

Free

Inspired by bodies in their restful state, this collection by Lilian Martinez depicts the human form creatively.

Music

Rx Fest

Various Locations, through Feb. 17

$15–30

This new festival brings back the premise of Musicfest NW, where you get to travel around to different locations to see your favorite bands.

Film & Theater

How to Really…Really? (Really!) Love a Woman

Hand2Mouth/Shout House

Feb. 15 and Feb. 16: 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.

$18

Eleanor O’Brien gives this one-woman show that will—hopefully—help more men find the clitoris.

Community

“From the Spirituals to Hip-Hop”

Pacific Northwest College of Art

6:30 p.m.

Free

Hasan Salaam put together a multimedia music presentation on Black art, music and culture throughout history.

Saturday, Feb. 16

Art

“Post-Border Line”

Blue Sky Gallery

Tue–Sun: Noon–5 p.m., until March 3

Free

Photographer Jinhyun Cha captures the essence of life along the 160-mile border between North and South Korea.

Music

Other Lights, Childspeak, Dog Years

High Water Mark Lounge

8:30 p.m.

$8, 21+

Enjoy three bands all playing together for the benefit of Animal Aid PDX.

Film & Theater

Young at Heart

Blackfish Gallery

8 p.m.

$10

Veteran actors Kathleen Worley and Joe Costa will act out love stories written by John Donnelly, Lanford Wilson and Robert Anderson.

Community

Yo, Is This Racist?

Revolution Hall

4:30 p.m.

$25

Part of the Listen Up Podcast Festival, watch hosts Tawny Newsome and Andrew Ti sift through fan submitted media and determine whether or not it is indeed racist.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Art

“Meet the Makers” Artist Demonstrations

Waterstone Gallery

11 a.m.

Free

Many of the artists featured in this group exhibit will demonstrate and discuss different mediums, tools and techniques to attendees.

Music

A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour

Revolution Hall

8 p.m.

$45, 21+

We all miss David Bowie. Some of his former collaborators and backing musicians are touring around to celebrate his legacy.

Film & Theater

NW Black Comedy Festival

Billy Webb Elks Lodge

6 p.m.

$15 and up

Catch the tail end of this comedy fest, showcasing all black comedians.

Community

Depressed Cake Shop

The Little Church

6:30 p.m.

Free

Proceeds from every baked good you buy go to the Baby Blues Connection, an organization that helps mothers and families with perinatal mood issues.

Monday, Feb. 18

Art

“Fable”

Froelick Gallery

Tue–Sat: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Free

Terrell James pulled inspiration from landscapes to produce these abstract creations.

Music

Cold Cave, ADULT., Vowws

Wonder Ballroom

8 p.m.

$20–23

Gothy, nihilistic electronic. So cool.

Film & Theater

Seriously, Not My President’s Day Show

Holocene

7 p.m.

$15–30

Our favorite local female comedians and drag queens are here to make you laugh, with 100 percent of proceeds going to Planned Parenthood.

Community

Bingo & Bourbon

Mississippi Pizza Pub and Atlantis Lounge

8 p.m.

Free

Two of the best b’s in the English language.