This month celebrate women, wine, and Oregon’s birthday! Take your galantine out to Yoga in the Garden at the Oregon Garden any Friday or Sunday this month, take your sweetheart to laugh it up at some dating-themed improv at the Capitol City Theatre, or enjoy great food and wine parings at the Willamette Winery. You can also take in a little Oregon history at the State Capitol while the Oregon Constitution is on display, and don’t forget Cupid’s night out at the Carousel while you’re downtown!

 

Feb 3-15

View the original Oregon Constitution in the Capitol rotunda! This historic document is only on display for short periods at a time, but you can see it throughout the month of February in honor of Oregon’s 161st birthday. Having the documents on display allows Oregonians and international visitors the opportunity to be enriched by the history of the state. This exhibit is free to the public.  

When: 7:30-5:30pm

Where:Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE

More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/969257376792230/

 

February 8

It’s Cupid’s Night Out at the Carousel! Unlimited carousel rides, valentine crafts and activities, cookie decorating, cupid bingo, and a photo booth. $5 per person, kids under 3 are free. There’s a limited number of tickets, so get them early!

When: 5 to 7pm 

Where: Salem's Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front St. NE

More Information: http://salemcarousel.wixsite.com/salemcarousel/calendarofevents

 

February 12 & 13

Join the Willamette Valley Vineyards for a Valentine's Day-themed pairings dinner hosted by a knowledgeable wine ambassador and Chef DJ MacIntyre, who will lead you through an engaging and educational four-course meal and share stories of the history of the winery and the Oregon wine story. $85 per person, $75 for members. Reservations required.

When: 6:30-9pm  

Where: Willamette Valley Vineyards, 8800 Enchanted Way SE

More Information: https://www.wvv.com/?method=events.eventDrilldown&eventID=96EA1C40-E8C1-B779-CBFE-592E662E1E6B&originalMarketingURL=events/Valentine-s-Day-Wine-Pairings-Dinner

 

February 14

Human matchmaking has existed since the dawn of time. And since the dawn of television, so has the Dating Game Show. Dash Thompson and Tina Hogstrom will host "Date Night", the dating show that makes fun of other dating shows. Each game will be improvised and be driven by audience suggestions! Tickets cost $15+ service fees online or $20 at the door. Valid ID required for entry. 

When:  9pm

Where: Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St SE Ste 150, Salem

More Information: http://www.capitolcitytheater.com/event/3266328a9c57b65c139e96ede1cc51a8

 

February 20-29

“Well-behaved women rarely make history." The Royal Shakespeare Company’s explosive 2014 hit Revolt. She said. Revolt Again.is a series of vignettes that dives head-first into our modern debates about language, sex and gender. Full of fierce questions and radical challenges, Revolt serves as call-to-arms to modern battles that impact us all. Don’t miss the Revolution!

When:  7:30pm/2pm matinees

Where: 900 State Street, Salem Oregon 97301

More Information: https://willamette.edu/arts/theatre/current-season/2019-shows/revolt-she-said-revolt-again.html

 

Fridays and Sundays in February 

What better place to enjoy yoga than a place that looks like a relaxation app come to life!Enjoy gentle yoga in the beautiful setting of the Oregon Garden. Wear comfortable (but not too baggy) workout clothes that you can move in. Yoga pants, t-shirts, tank tops, leotards, and leggings are all appropriate. Yoga is free for resort guests, $5 for members, and $8 for nonmembers. 

When: 9-10:15am 

Where: 879 W. Main St. Silverton, OR

More Information: http://www.oregongarden.org/yoga-in-the-garden/