The Short List: January 30- February 1

Are you rooting for the Seahawks this weekend?! Football aside, bid January farewell and February welcome with this smorgasbord of events.

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Jan 30

Heart of Hearts Origami Valentines at St. Johns Library

Get a jumpstart on the holiday of love by learning how to make origami hearts! Free, multcolib.org

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Jan 30

QuanRen presents World Friendship Celebration

Enjoy a variety of global music and dance performances in support of cultural and arts education in public schools. $2-5 suggested donation, quanrenofvancouver.org

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Jan 30-31

Keep it in Play Kid’s Consignment Mega Winter Sale

Shop to your heart’s content for gently used, great quality kids’ and baby items, all in one place. Free admission, keepitinplay.org

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Jan 31

4th Annual Best of Portland

School of Rock presents some seriously talented local teens performing onstage with Portland bands. $15-18, portland.schoolofrock.com

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Opens Jan 31

Northwest Children’s Theater presents The Jungle Book

An original adaptation of the beloved Rudyard Kipling tale that incorporates traditional Indian dance. You’re in for a treat! $17-23, nwcts.org