Glow Bar, the pop-up event in the heart of downtown, returns this year brighter and bolder than ever.
Located between First and Second avenues on SW Columbia Street, Glow Bar features rotating DJ collectives, local food carts, and special collaborations with Portland dance groups.
“We’re a nonprofit organization that throws free, all-ages dance parties in the Portland area, and this is one of them,” said Katherine Dougherty with Mt. Tabor Dance Community, the non-profit that hosts Tabor Dance events. “So we teamed up with Portland Winter Light Festival to throw this event. And we’ve got three days. We’ve got a live brass band and some fun shenanigans.”
Glow Bar lights up the Central City with dazzling art, interactive installations, and electrifying energy. The venue is open to all ages in the early evening, and 21 and older after 8 p.m.
Glow Bar is just one of many spots shining at the Winter Light Festival, now in its 11th year.
Festival-goers can stay in or head out. Either way, Portland is sure to show off. The festival runs through Valentine’s Day, giving locals and visitors plenty of time to explore.
Downtown transforms into a glowing playground of light, art, and interactive installations, making it an ideal outing for couples and friends looking to ditch the usual dinner plan.
At The Nines hotel, Urban Farmer and rooftop favorite Departure are offering memorable Valentine’s date nights.
Departure manager Billy Poplarchik has shaken up the hotel’s cocktail offerings with a line of playful drinks, including the vibrant purple “Mood Ring.”