Japanese culture, Hawaiian/Polynesian culture, cat culture… this weekend’s got it all. Or, go make paper airplanes and play with some boxes!

Jan 29-31

International Cat Show

We kit(ten) you not! Ha! Think of it as a training ground for future vets, eccentrics and crazy cat ladies (and gents). $8 or $6 + 2 cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank, tncc.org

Jan 30

Reaching for the Stars

Explore and learn about flight and space with activities and workshops, accessible and accommodating of people of all ages with special needs. Make and launch a paper rocket or helicopter or visit the space suit or coloring tables. $5-15, evergreenmuseum.org

Jan 30

10th Annual Hōʻike

The KIAKO foundation shares Hawaiian dance, food and culture at its annual fundraiser. Eat yummy kalua pork, shoyu chicken and, of course, mac salad! Then stick around for dance performance, live music and silent auction. Early to bed? Check out the matinee show instead. $15-25, kiako.org/hoʻike

Jan 30

Box Day

Genius, I tell you. Ask any parent and they’ll tell you that their kid’s favorite toy is some boring ol’ piece of garbage, a wooden spoon or – wait for it – a cardboard box. Seahorses carts out their shipment boxes and craft supplies for an afternoon of endless creative possibility! Free, seahorsespdx.com

Jan 31

Mochitsuki 2016

It’s back! This Japanese festival honors the tradition of pounding sticky rice into tasty, tasty cakes. Learn about it and other aspects of Japanese culture, including drumming, dance, music and poetry performances. $4-10 in advance, $5-12 at the door, kids 3 and under and seniors 88 and up free, mochipdx.org