In observance of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we at The Immigrant Story invite you to join us on May 24 for our fourth edition of “I Am An American Live.” This event is part of the programming by the Oregon Rises Above Hate coalition, with the aim of drawing attention…
The definition of epic. 26 Little Deaths by Carla Kihlstedt weaves a sweeping song cycle inspired by Edward Gorey’s Gashlycrumb Tinies, a delightfully dark alphabet book. A gifted singer and violinist, Kihlstedt will perform alongside musicians from your Oregon Symphony as they guide the audience through 26 songs that are part Tim Burton, part Edgar Allan Poe, and…
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Mariachi Tradición’s 10th Anniversary—a decade of music, culture, and community. Founded in 2015 by Lesslie Nuñez in the Forest Grove School District, this dynamic, audition-based Forest Grove High School ensemble has become a cherished group in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Featuring violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarron,…
Cool Storytellers Lounge’s 4-week class series focus on paper collage, is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for adult (18+) participants with no experience or beginner art skill levels. Saturdays 1 PM – 2 PM Saturday, November 8 Saturday, November 15 Saturday, November 22 Instructor: Nadia Sheik Individual classes: $25/$20 for Seniors A signed…
Get your high heels on and kick off Pride at The Reser as we bring you a month-long celebration of Drag programming. Take a walk down the memory lane of Portland’s iconic Queens Darcelle XV and Poison Waters, and be delighted by memorable costumes, wigs, ephemera, and more. All are invited to get your Drag…
Join us for this free community open house and celebration! This family day will include art appreciation, interactive components, and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local performers and organizations including: PHAME Academy, Abby GoLucky, Doyeon Lim, Mini Shama Ogle & Troupe, Sultanov Ballet Academy, congruency dance collective, Nartana School of Kuchipudi Dance, Pride of Portland…
Poison Waters, Portland’s infamous Drag Queen, is both young at heart and far from putting away her dance shoes. Come join us for an entertaining evening and hear about her adventurous steps to stardom, the stories of the legendary Darcelle XV, and all the fun of being a queen (of a certain age). FREE &…
Sleeping Beauty & New Dreams Celebrating a Decade of Dance OIBA’s Tenth Anniversary Spring Show featuring Sleeping Beauty and a World Premiere by Ye Li! Join us in welcoming back many OIBA alumni for this special event.
Come celebrate PRIDE with Poison Waters as she hosts the Friends of Dorothy: A Queer Cabaret. Featuring the cream of the crop from our local entertainment landscape, this one-of-a-kind live show will be fun for the entire family! Guests will be dazzled and entertained throughout the evening by an incredible lineup of local talent, featuring…
The story of composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long is one of love for each other and for the music that has led them on a remarkable journey from the forced labor camps of the Cultural Revolution to the US. The critical acclaim for their brilliant music is richly deserved, including the Pulitzer Prize for…
When we were small children, we all played dress-up. So why stop now? Take out your fancy hats and gloves and get your high heels on to join us as Drag Queen Poison Waters and other Queens (of a certain age) share playful stories of their lives of glam, and the fun they (still) have….
Oregon Origins Project in partnership with Stelo presents an epic new musical and visual art work depicting the dramatic events of Oregon’s geologic history. Join us for an artistic exploration of the state’s geologic origin stories, including the Columbia River basalt flows, Basin and Range earthquakes, Cascade volcanoes, Missoula floods, and much more. Matthew Packwood,…
Drag Mums unite – and get that cake of foundation ready! Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to transform into a Queen? Well, guess no more! Step behind the curtain and into the world of Drag at The Reser. Join Queens Kenzie B. Valentine, Kimberly Michelle Westwood, and Inanna Miss for live…