Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the Pearl District has everything you need to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable! Savor delicious bites, sip on cocktails, and find the perfect flowers and gifts in the Pearl!

February is here, bringing plenty to celebrate—Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Valentine's Day, and the First Thursday Gallery Walk on February 6th.

Stroll through the Pearl to enjoy stunning art, delicious bites, and sips from local restaurants. The Lan Su Chinese Gardens will also host a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration, filling the neighborhood with festive energy. This month, let’s celebrate all forms of love—romantic, platonic, self-love, and the love we share with our pets. Whether it’s a Galentine’s or Palentine’s art walk, surprising a loved one with a unique art piece, or treating your furry friend to a stroll, make February a time for connection, creativity, and joy.

For all the seasonal happenings in the Pearl District, follow #AroundthePearl and @aroundthepearl.pdx.

Around the Pearl’s List of this Week’s Cultural & Community Events

On January 29th, the Lunar New Year will begin, and we’re fortunate enough to have some amazing opportunities to celebrate! Lan Su Chinese Garden, just a few blocks away from the Pearl District and one of Portland’s cultural treasures, will host events for a full month to mark the change to 2025: The Year of the Snake!

We’ve also put together a lineup of fun, community-focused, and artistic events for you to enjoy—check them out here and on Around the Pearl!

✨ Start the year by celebrating art that sparks joy!

Kick off the year on a creative note by exploring Portland's iconic Pearl District—our original arts hub. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your art journey, the neighborhood's galleries offer something for everyone!

We’re fortunate to call the Pearl District home, surrounded by a vibrant mix of amazing local businesses! For any last-minute holiday shopping, there’s truly no better place to be than here in the Pearl!

Give the Gift of art this Holiday Season and Support your

Local Art Community!

The holidays have arrived! There’s a special kind of magic in the air this December, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than by immersing yourself in the beauty of art? Take a moment to escape and surround yourself with creativity and wonder during the holiday hustle and bustle.

On December 5th, don’t miss the First Thursday Gallery Walk in the Pearl—a dazzling evening filled with stunning art and one-of-a-kind treasures. For all the seasonal happenings in the Pearl District, follow #AroundthePearl and @aroundthepearl.pdx.

Around the Pearl: November First Thursday Gallery Walk Guide

A lot is happening right now, but immersing oneself in art is a wonderful way to distract from the political stress of the election. Who doesn’t want to be surrounded by beauty?

On November 7th, don’t miss First Thursday in the Pearl—explore a vibrant array of galleries. Check out the latest PADA Art Guide for more art events across Portland. And for all the latest happenings in the Pearl District, follow #AroundthePearl and @aroundthepearl.pdx.

Let go of all that angst and jump into the magical, transformational world of art—you won’t be sorry!

Around the Pearl: October First Thursday Gallery Walk Guide!

Portland’s original creative district is brimming with exciting gallery openings and exhibitions this October. On October 3rd, don’t miss First Thursday in the Pearl—explore a vibrant array of galleries and experience the ever-eclectic Street Gallery on historic NW 13th Avenue. Check out the latest PADA Art Guide for more art events across Portland. And for all the latest happenings in the Pearl District, follow #AroundthePearl and @aroundthepearl.pdx.

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15): a month dedicated to the generations of people of Hispanic descent and their positive impact on the nation and society through advocacy work, culture, art, popular and traditional foods, and so much more.

As we recognize the cultural impact of Hispanic heritage, Around the Pearl wanted to use our platform to celebrate those within our local communities because representation matters on all scales. Thank you to  Blackfish Gallery and Gallery 114, who contributed the work of these amazing artists who beautifully represent this vibrant celebration.