Vienna, one of the European musical capitals of the 18th to 20th centuries, was the home for some of the most important composers in history. At the heart of the First Viennese School of composition was the iconic Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and two of his divinely beautiful works bookend this program that feature Artistic Directors…

With three performance times: 11:30 am & 6:30 pm on July 25 and 11:30 am on July 26, Music Workshop’s Summer Soundwaves Series brings young people and their families to The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts for interactive performances with exciting and inspiring musicians. The musicians in this series represent a variety of genres…

Our festival finale is an exciting celebration of the vitality of American music from the turn of the 20th century until today: native and folk influences in Antonín Dvořák, New England church hymns and popular tunes in Charles Ives, traditional Romanticism in Amy Beach, and modern-day lyricism in Chris Rogerson. The sensational Fleur Barron, who…

First Friday: Opening Reception Opening reception: Karl LeClair & Miroslav Lovric August 04 | 6 pm – 9 pm Memories are the snippets of moments processed and stored for later recollection and exploration. Artists Karl LeClair and Miroslav Lovric mine moments of the past, as well as elements from their dreams to create imaginative and…

Welcome to DJ Willy Wow’s Tiny Turntable Tour. During this two-hour event, Grammy Nominated artist, DJ Willy Wow, is providing an intimate look at his highly anticipated album “Hip Hope for Kids”, through a listening party. This intimate event promises to bring his signature high energy but also, for the first time, you will be…

Comedy Styles (FULL) Ages 10 – 14 August 7 – 11, 9am – 12pm Join the wait list! Live from Portland, it’s NWCT! Play wacky characters, explore absurd situations, and learn the key to making audiences laugh until their bellies hurt. Everyone will get a piece of comedy gold to perform! An informal demonstration will occur…

The Candyland Caper (FULL) Ages 6 – 9 August 7 – 11, 9am – 12pm Join the waitlist! Discover a super sweet fantasy world that’s full of sugar, spice … and sometimes things not so nice. Will you find the lost lollipops, or will the evil King Caramel and his jawbreaking goons get you stuck?…

Into the Woods (FULL) Ages 10 – 14 August 7 – 11, 9am – 4pm Join the waitlist! “Into the woods, then out of the woods, and happily ever after!” Or so they say. In this rendition of Lapine & Sondheim’s award-winning musical, classic storybook characters learn that while wishes can be granted, the consequences…

Sing! (FULL), Ages 7 – 11 August 7 – 11, 9am – 4pm Join the waitlist! Buster Moon needs an all-star cast of animal performers or his theater will have to close its doors forever! Prepare for a sparkling show that’s “out of this world,” complete with magical musical numbers and dazzling dance routines. The…

Gotta Catch ‘Em All (FULL) Ages 6 – 9 August 7 – 11, 1 – 4 pm Join the waitlist! NWCT’s resident Pokémon trainers will lead you on a quest to become “the very best!” Search far and wide for Charizard, Squirtle, and Pikachu, and discover new “pocket monsters” in this Explore Camp. Explore Camps…

Inspired by Real Events Spaces available Ages 10 – 14 August 7 – 11, 1 – 4 pm Perform songs from musicals based on real life! Whether you go back to 1776 in Hamilton, travel to Gander in Come From Away, or become a star in Dreamgirls, you’ll be singing and dancing your way through…

Improv (FULL) Ages 10 – 14 August 14 – 18, 9am – 12pm Join the waitlist! Whose line IS it anyway? Dive into the fundamentals of improvisational theater and work those funny bones in this summer camp. Be prepared to think on your feet! An informal demonstration will occur during the last 30 minutes of…

Annie’s Hard Knock Life  (FULL) Ages 7 – 11 August 14 – 18, 9am – 4pm Join the waitlist. Come along on the adventures of everyone’s favorite orphan before she crosses paths with Daddy Warbucks. Inspired by the comic strip, Annie gets into scrapes, helps friends in need, and inspires the optimist in everyone! This…

Nevermore Academy (FULL) Ages 10 – 14  August 14 – 18, 9am – 4pm  Join the waitlist! Welcome to Nevermore Academy, the premiere private school for sirens, werewolves, gorgons, and all other sorts of monstrous outcasts. When the gothic Wednesday Addams arrives on campus, things start to get curiously kooky. Everyone gets a part in this…

Royal Rebels (FULL) Ages 6 – 9 August 14 – 18, 9am – 12pm Join the waitlist Tired of tea parties? Bored by balls? Drifting off in front of dignitaries? Forge your own path as a one-of-a-kind royal who breaks with tradition to figure out what it really means to be a leader. From the…

Shrek’s Swamp Ages 6 – 9  August 14 – 18, 1 – 4pm  Head down to Shrek and Fiona’s swamp for an extraordinary adventure with your favorite fairy-tale characters! Maybe you’ll embark on a daring crusade with Puss in Boots, encounter a sweet surprise with the Gingerbread Man, learn magic from the Fairy Godmother, and…

Comedy Styles (FULL) Ages 10 – 14  August 21 – 25, 9am – 12pm  Join the waitlist. Live from Portland, it’s NWCT! Play wacky characters, explore absurd situations, and learn the key to making audiences laugh until their bellies hurt. Everyone will get a piece of comedy gold to perform! An informal demonstration will occur during the…

Secret Agent Squad (FULL) Ages 6 – 9  August 21 – 25, 9am – 12pm  Join the waitlist. Calling all covert operatives! Your mission — should you choose to accept it — will be full of excitement and intrigue. Don your best disguise and join our clandestine meetings, where we’ll solve puzzles and uncover clues to…

Princess Bride  (FULL) Ages 10 – 14  August 21 – 25, 9am – 4pm  Join the waitlist. Have fun storming the castle! Take to the stage and bring to life this classic tale of adventure, true love, revenge, giants, miracles, pirates, and Rodents of Unusual Size. Anybody want a peanut? Everyone gets a part in…

Shrek (FULL) Ages 7 – 11 August 21 – 25, 9am – 4pm Join the waitlist. An ogre perfectly happy living alone in his swamp, Shrek’s world turns upside down when a caravan of fairy-tale creatures show up on his doorstep. It’s no picnic dealing with blind mice, wooden puppets, talking animals — and to top…

Hagrid’s Hut  (FULL) Ages 6 – 9 August 21 – 25, 1 – 4pm Join the waitlist. Trek to the edges of the Forbidden Forest where you’ll learn how to care for magical creatures, brew potions, and cast spells. Don’t forget to feed Fang! Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students…

Inspired by Real Events Ages 10 – 14 August 21 – 25, 1 – 4pm Perform songs from musicals based on real life! Whether you go back to 1776 in Hamilton, travel to Gander in Come From Away, or become a star in Dreamgirls, you’ll be singing and dancing your way through this week. An informal demonstration will occur…

Converge 45: Opening Weekend Celebration August 26 | 10:30 am – 1 pm | FREE The community is invited to attend a special reception during the Converge 45 opening weekend on Saturday, August 26th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Celebrating the new exhibitions, artist introductions and comments will begin at 11, followed by self-guided…

First Friday: Endless Pigeons Debut September 01 | 6 – 9 pm Celebrating her new bronze sculpture, Endless Pigeons, Malia Jensen welcomes all to participate in the act and art of observing. Viewing the monumental work (which stands over ten feet tall), guests will have a chance to witness the birds and join in the…

We need 1,000 people to step up every day to keep our community’s blood supply at safe and reliable levels. The days may be getting shorter and the nights colder, but before Fall comes, there’s still time to make a summer blood donation. So before you bust out your favorite fall cardigan, make a blood…

Walking With Giants A world premiere by composer Nicole Buetti Popular local ensemble Big Horn Brass approaches their 40th anniversary under the artistic direction of founder Andrew Harris by commissioning and premiering this work by exciting Portland composer Nicole Buetti! Inspired by the grandeur, dignity & modern peril of the elephant, Ms. Buetti’s colorful and…

Al Stewart with his Band The Empty Pockets After Al’s US tour in 2019 with his band The Empty Pockets, he spent most of 2020 and 2021 sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2022, he came back full force with a string of sold-out shows in the United States and the United Kingdom,…

Artist Talk: Malia Jensen Thursday, September 21 6:30 – 8:00 pm Malia Jensen’s public-facing sculpture, Endless Pigeons, provides an urbane and humorous conversation on the sacred nature of both monuments and modern art. The subject may appear to be the humble pigeon, common to cities worldwide, but as suggested by the artist, “the real subject…

Love in Exile is the trio of Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily — three of the most innovative composers and music-makers of today. Together, they create lush, haunting soundscapes of meditation and yearning, weaving bass, piano, and vocals into a breathtakingly unified sound. Arooj Aftab describes the project as “about self-exile, and the…

The three-time Grammy-nominated Afro-Caribbean music group Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, festival stages, and dance venues, Tiempo Libre is celebrated for their sophisticated tropical music featuring an irresistible, exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities, and seductive Latin rhythms. Since the group’s formation…

British pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen, a rising star known for her refined and expressive playing, will make her Portland debut in recitals presented by Portland Piano International (PPI). Lauded as “one of the most thoughtful and sensitive of British pianists” (The Times) whose performances are “full of vim and vigour throughout” (BBC Music Magazine), Rushdie…

Be sure to take your seat(s) EARLY! Recorded music, a slide show, LIVE boogie-woogie on the piano, and a dance number to the song SEPTEMBER will all take place between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Take your seat(s) EARLY, you don’t want to miss the pre-concert show! Join Philip for his 70th Birthday celebration at…

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11 am – 2 pm. FREE. No tickets are required for entry. Schedule & Map Flyer Musical Playground is a FREE, fun, interactive event for families with children ages 0-10. Join us and explore music and instruments from around the world! The Reser has partnered with local arts providers to create…

First Friday: Artist Demos Friday, October 06 6 – 9 pm Artist Demonstration 7 – 8 pm Local artists Karl LeClair and Miroslav Lovric have many visual stories to tell along with their unique making processes. Demonstrating the elements of printmaking, artist Karl LeClair shows how the image is always imperfect, and always changing, much…

Since its inception in the 1960s with pioneers like Steve Reich and Meredith Monk, minimalism has become one of the most influential forces in contemporary music – and indeed, the ubiquitous soundtrack of our modern American lives.  But as a younger generation of composers absorbs the legacy of this movement, what comes next? Juxtaposing minimalist…

The Lobby opens at 6:30 pm. The theater doors open at 7:30 pm. All Ages are welcome. Back by overwhelming popular demand!  After a sold-out appearance at The Old Church in March, it became evident that Sona would need to return to Portland again in 2023. Please join Soul’d Out Productions and The Reser in…

Artist Talk: Karl LeClair and Miroslav Lovric Saturday, October 14 1:00 – 2:30 pm Sharing personal histories and what led them to a life in the arts, artists Karl LeClair and Miroslav Lovric take guests on a visual tour. Incorporating imagery from conscious and subconscious moments, the artists share stories and developments in the making…

Student tickets $5, to purchase please contact The Reser Box Office – boxoffice@thereser.org,(971) 501-7722. Add 8 or more tickets to your cart for a 20% group discount on Standard tickets.   Co-sponsored by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education with support from Congregation Beth Israel   James Whitbourn’s “Annelies” brings to life…

Oregon Repertory Singers opens its 50th Anniversary Season with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s world-famous All-Night Vigil. Considered “among the most beautiful of all works for unaccompanied chorus” and “the greatest musical achievement of the Orthodox Church”, this work holds a special place in Oregon Repertory Singers history. After its premiere in 1915, All-Night Vigil vanished almost completely…

Oregon Repertory Singers opens its 50th Anniversary Season with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s world-famous All-Night Vigil. Considered “among the most beautiful of all works for unaccompanied chorus” and “the greatest musical achievement of the Orthodox Church”, this work holds a special place in Oregon Repertory Singers history. After its premiere in 1915, All-Night Vigil vanished almost completely…

An international celebration of women’s voices, Lyric and Spirit brings together female singers from around the world. Honoring the amazing variety and quality of female vocalists, the inaugural tour features innovative singer and guitarist Luísa Lacerda from Brazil, renowned Carnatic singer and flutist Varijashree Venugopal from India, and multi-talented vocalist Lenna Bahule from Mozambique. In…

The vibrant celebration of Dia de Los Muertos hits the stage with Jarabe Mexicano in concert! This extraordinary ensemble ignites the atmosphere with the rich and cultural sounds of Mexican music that honor the past while embracing the present. Jarabe Mexicano beautifully captures the nostalgic spirit of their roots, blending traditional melodies with a modern twist….

Grand Diwali Musical 2.0 is here to light up your festive season! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and celebration at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, enchanting melodies, and energetic performances that will leave you mesmerized. This in-person event promises to…

Looking for a thoughtful, handmade gift this giving season? The Small Wonders: Exhibition & Sale at The Reser has a terrific display of work by regional creatives and is the place to shop locally for that special something for everyone on your list. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and support the creative talents of…

Prepare to embark on a remarkable musical journey at the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra’s highly anticipated opening concert for the 2023-2024 40th Season. This monumental event celebrates four decades of musical excellence and features a program that encapsulates the heart of classical music. Guiding us through this captivating evening is our guest conductor and Music Director…

Three-time Emmy winners and two-time Latin Grammy winners Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band have been crowned the very first Americans to ever win a Latin Grammy in the children’s album category! Come and see why People Magazine says, “Kids and grown-ups alike will gobble up the Indie Pop Beats” of Lucky Diaz and the…

We have added a second performance of Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret on Sunday, November 5 at 7 pm. Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Good Wife) and Ari Shapiro (NPR’s All Things Considered, Pink Martini)  both transport audiences to other worlds through their stories. Now, they’re joining forces in SONG. Witness the exclusive debut of…

The Dalí Quartet is acclaimed for bringing Latin American quartet repertoire to an equal standing alongside the Classical and Romantic canon. The Dalí Quartet was the recipient of the 2021 Silver Medal at the inaugural Piazzolla Music Competition, and the 2019 recipient of Atlanta Symphony’s esteemed Aspire Award for accomplished African American and Latino Musicians….

How to Talk to a Human In this innovative and timely talk, Abumrad explores the art of conversation. For the last year, he’s been deep diving into the art of interviewing.  Not just how journalists in his industry do it, but how do therapists do it?  Salespeople?  Hostage negotiators?  Social workers?  What are the techniques…

Winner of the 2019 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Nella brings her powerhouse voice and undeniable presence to The Reser for a special concert. Merging the folkloric roots of her native Venezuela with the sounds of her generation and influences from Spain’s Andalusia region, Nella carries her songs around like essential supplies in…

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards…

Issho: Rhythm Connection is Portland Taiko’s first major theater production since 2019. After spending much of the last three years in virtual rehearsals and outdoor performances, the members of Portland Taiko felt a need to reconnect: to each other, to friends and family, to longtime supporters and the greater community. “Issho,” meaning “together” in Japanese,…

Claire Phillips: The Manila Mata Hari Free-spirited stage actress and singer Claire Phillips never achieved stardom on the silver screen. But the real-life role she played as a glamorous nightclub owner, spy and savior of American prisoners of war in the occupied Philippines brought her greater glory – and peril. Author and speaker Sig Unander…

Hosted by Bob Santelli, rock historian and Oregon State University’s director of popular music and performing arts, the American Strings series brings musicians from around the Americas for an in-depth look at the role stringed instruments play in folk and popular music. Each event includes a conversation and live performance from the invited artists. Dubbed…

Haley Reinhart has one of those timeless voices that outlasts eras—one that would have felt as at home in the 1960s as it does in the TikTok age, and one that resounds louder as time goes on. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts—including the Beatles, Janis Joplin,…

Oregon International Ballet Academy kicks off the holiday season with their highly acclaimed rendition of The Nutcracker in two performances at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. A beloved seasonal tradition, OIBA’s Nutcracker seamlessly integrates charming and joyful performances by student dancers with breathtaking appearances from the school’s top performers and professional guest artists….

Looking for a thoughtful, handmade gift this giving season? The Small Wonders: Exhibition & Sale at The Reser has a terrific display of work by regional creatives and is the place to shop locally for that special something for everyone on your list. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and support the creative talents of…

Michael Allen Harrison’s Christmas at The Reser! Michael’s show is one of the most beloved traditions every holiday season. To the delight of many in our community, Michael has decided to take his show on the road and The Patricia Reser Performing Arts is one of his favorite venues. Michael is always joined by his…

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber and U.S. Bank invite you to join us for a special community screening of the documentary film, Translators, the untold story of children who give a voice to a generation. The film sheds light on a vital, but often overlooked, role bilingual children play in their families. Directed by Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Rudy…

Special Guests: Lindy West, Camille Dungy, and Margo Cilker Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show based in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Luke Burbank and announced by Elena Passarello, the show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to…

Looking for a thoughtful, handmade gift this giving season? The Small Wonders: Exhibition & Sale at The Reser has a terrific display of work by regional creatives and is the place to shop locally for that special something for everyone on your list. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and support the creative talents of numerous regional artists…

Kalani is a singer of power, sensitivity, and charisma, one of the most exceptional talents in a new generation of Hawaiian musicians. He has won 3 Grammy Awards for Best Regional Roots album for his three releases, the only Hawaiian artist to win in this category, and made Hawaiian music history when his first CD…

The Big Horn Brass Holiday concert has been a community favorite for many years! This year’s concert is themed The Night Before Christmas, and begins with a performance of the St. Matthew Exaltation Handbells. Funding for this concert is provided by the Erik Weswig Memorial Fund and the Beaverton Arts Commission. The Big Horn Brass…

Boris Giltburg, whose “pianism is ideally suited to late Beethoven … enormously pleasurable and revelatory” (BBC Music Magazine), opens his PPI recitals with the composer’s lyrically rhapsodic Sonata No. 31 — a work of both serene respite and operatic pathos that, even upon first listen, envelops the soul with its loving embrace. From a dark,…

The Klezmatics are globally renowned world music superstars — and the only klezmer band to win a Grammy Award. The Klezmatics emerged out of the vibrant cultural scene of New York City’s East Village in 1986, with klezmer steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and…

Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of Christmas classics and fashions a wondrous mixture of both instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American music genres. Concertgoers are treated to fresh takes on traditional songs with a few original compositions included. His renditions are playful and joyous, but can be…

Two performances! Friday, December 8 at 3 PM & 7:30 PM. Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic…

ISing Choir will perform some of the most marvelously festive music of the season under the direction of Stephen Galván. The concert will feature the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, with a movement out of the “Christmas Oratorio” along with a motet “Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden.” These concerts will premiere “Maria Regina Caeli” by…

Rock The Holidays with Aaron Meyer! Lift your spirits with this high energy blend of holiday tradition and rock-n-roll favorites. Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer celebrates classical music with an exhilarating infusion of modern sounds and styles. Accompanied by his extraordinary rock band, Aaron creates a Christmas experience filled with everything from Mozart, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky…

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of Ireland – when the neighboring families gather around the fire to grace the wintry night with the haunting melodies of traditional Irish Christmas carols, to raise…

The Pacific Northwest’s “premiere alt-classical ensemble” will be joined by vocalist Saeeda Wright for a unique twist on a traditional holiday concert, promising to be a “perfect celebration of the season, and also a refreshing break from it.” The Portland Cello Project is a musical collective based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2007 by Douglas…

Ages 6 – 12 December 26 – 29, 9am – 4pm Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join Northwest Children’s Theater’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for four days of magic and adventure. Discover new fantastic beasts, learn how to cast spells, and earn house points in this full-day camp! Wizard School combines role-playing, theater…

Ages 10 – 14 December 26 – 29, 9am – 4pm The small town of Riverdale may seem perfect on the outside, but underneath the surface something wicked is brewing. Everyone gets a part in this musical mystery that will give you chills! Friends and family are invited to the final performance, held on the…

Party with the Portland Chamber Orchestra like it’s 1899! We celebrate the end of the year, Viennese style, with an evening filled with dancing, music, and merriment as conductor Nicholas Fox leads the orchestra through a program of waltzes, polkas, and arias straight out of the world’s musical capital. The evening begins with a waltzing…

We are excited to invite families with young children to ring in the New Year at The Reser! Join us on December 31st from 11am – 2pm, for live musical performances by Arietta Ward and Mo Phillips on our main stage, traditional West African rhythm, dance and song with Sebe Kan Youth African Drum and…

Emerging artists from around the state spark creative conversation in a diverse range of concepts, media, and stylistic explorations. Come join The Reser as we ring in the new year with a celebratory reception on Friday, January 5th from 6 – 9 pm. Artists will be in attendance to share their work, concepts, techniques, and…

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s advanced chamber orchestra – Camerata PYP – invites you to celebrate the new year with them at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts where you can explore a delightful and vibrant variety of music on January 5, 2024! The program features the runners up of PYP’s 2023 Concerto Competition as soloists…

Project Prelude celebrates the winter season with a lively selection of chamber music, featuring members, alumni, and friends of Project Prelude. Highlighting captivating works interweaving delightful melodies and textures, the program culminates in Tchaikovsky’s brilliantly expressive Serenade for Strings.

BERG Sonata, op. 1 SCHUBERT Sonata in A Major, D. 664 — Intermission — BEETHOVEN Diabelli Variations, op. 120 One of the piano world’s rising stars, praised for “brave, original playing” (Guardian) and performances “exploding with pure joie de vivre” (BBC Music Magazine), Filippo Gorini returns to PPI with a program exploring the vast range…

In a historic first, push/FOLD and the Portland Symphonic Choir team up to bring to you the world-premiere of ‘Vespers’! From award-winning composer and choreographer Samuel Hobbs (push/FOLD) and choral director Dr. Alissa Deeter (Portland Symphonic Choir), Vespers merges the rich harmonic tapestry of 100 live vocalists with the power of push/FOLD’s athletic contemporary dance….

Acclaimed author and music writer Alex Ross joins the virtuosos of 45th Parallel for an evening of words and music, a unique concert experience that will entertain, edify, enlighten, and exhilarate! Alex will read from his books and essays, providing compelling context to the music that 45th Parallel then performs. This is a co-production with the…

The PCSO Spectacular is a one-of-a-kind musical event that defies categorization. Envisioned as a celebration of both virtuosity and versatility, our spectacular brand of musical party invites everyone to enjoy stellar musicians in peak form. Last year’s Special Guest vocalist Jimmie Herrod returns as our headliner after wowing the near-capacity crowd at The Reser in 2023….

THE SPACE RACE weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden, among many others. In THE SPACE RACE, directors Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortés profile the pioneering Black pilots, scientists and engineers who…

The Reser is excited to present a brand new musical, NORTH. With a powerful original score filled with jazz and Black roots music, this theatrical production is an uplifting story set against the backdrop of the Underground Railroad. The first musical theatre piece from composer, musician, and vocalist Ashli St. Armant. NORTH follows Lawrence and his…

All tickets purchased for the original (1.13.24) performance date have been reissued with the current rescheduled performance date of 2.4.24. You may discard the January ticket. For ticket inquiries, please contact our box office. Email: boxoffice@thereser.org or Phone: (971) 501-7722. Come join in celebrating Tarana’s musical journey in Portland for the past 25 years. Tarana,…

A “pianist of sterling artistry” (Gramophone) capable of “transmitting in every note a surprising calm and beauty” (Ear Relevant), Grammy Award-winner Michelle Cann makes her PPI debut with a program exploring Chicago’s Black Renaissance, a prolific period of artistic experimentation and community building that blossomed in the city’s South Side during the Great Migration. Focusing…

The PitchBlack pitch competition gives Black entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the broader startup ecosystem — while also awarding them with cash prizes to help their concepts flourish. Last year’s competition awarded $80,000 in total prize money to innovative Black businesses, and this PitchBlack will be bigger and better than ever. 5:30 pm –…

What if all of Beaverton read the same book? Please join us for the culminating event of Beaverton City Library’s One Book, One Beaverton, a visit with Jamie Ford, author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy. A “Read with Jenna” Today Show Book Club Pick, Ford’s novel is a multigenerational epic, a haunting love story and…

For the 24th annual tour, Brian Gore has assembled a lineup of three IGN favorites and an exciting newcomer. LUCA STRICAGNOLI (Italy), the amazing acoustic rock interpreter, will be returning for the 4th time. THU LE (Vietnam), whose nylon string artistry stretches from classical to contemporary) was on the IGN 2022 tour. MARCO PEREIRA (Brazil), the master composer and performer,…

Please join us for the Second Pairings & Pages event at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. The 2023 event was so popular that we are hosting it again. Please join us for five pairings of tasty treats and fabulous wines, selected by Levi Seed, Lead Sommelier at the renowned Joel Palmer…

Katie Harman, Miss America 2002 with a prominent career in opera, musical theater, and television, makes her concert debut at The Reser with Bring My Crown! Miss America Sings Broadway. A nostalgic nod to crown jewels of the Broadway canon interwoven with rarely-shared insight about her fascinating year as Miss America and life beyond the crown….

Formed in 2006 by first prize laureates of the Sphinx Competition, the Harlem Quartet strives to advance diversity in classical music while engaging new audiences with varied repertoire that includes works by minority composers. Downbeat Magazine says it best: “top-notch chops, sensitive ears and surprising guts.” Presented by Friends of Chamber Music. “Bringing a new…

For two shows only, The Reser and the Red Door Project present The Evolve Experience, an award-winning series of monologues that inspire true dialogue. Afterward, a chance to reflect together to deepen perspective and foster understanding. It’s a simple, powerful idea. See and hear real-life stories from racially diverse police officers, judges, and community members. Emerge moved and…

The Triplets of Belleville Cine-Concert Benoit Charest, Composer-Conductor In 2003, the animated French feature The Triplets of Belleville swept the globe, raking up dozens of awards and nominations—not to mention the hearts of countless admirers—along the way. Much of it came down to the Oscar-nominated score by Benoit Charest, which grabbed audiences by the ears…

Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show and non-profit based in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Luke Burbank and announced by Elena Passarello, the show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by…

Choral Arts Ensemble welcomes the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra for a special performance of Beethoven’s colossal Mass in C major. Inhabiting the dramatic world of the symphony, this beautiful Mass is one of the most significant works in the choral repertoire. While often overshadowed by his subsequent Missa Solemnis, this “long-underrated masterpiece” is the first of…

The City of Beaverton is excited to invite community members to save the date for its annual State of the City address. This year’s in-person evening event is happening Monday, Mar. 4 at The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. The event is open to all community members with free tickets available in advance on…

Northwest Children’s Theater’s Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” Written by Mo Willems, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Most enjoyed by ages 3 and up If you have kids, chances are you’ve read Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie books. Northwest Children’s Theater brings the world of Elephant & Piggie to life in an…

To experience Time for Three live is to hear the various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music fold in on themselves and emerge anew in charismatic and energetic performances. Bonded by an uncommon blend of their instruments fused together with their voices, Time for Three has found a unique voice of expression to share…

Celebrate the Beaverton Symphony’s 40th anniversary by welcoming Music Director finalist Pierre Chevalier and violinist Nelly Kovalev for the Spring Concert. The program includes Rossini’s Overture from “The Italian in Algiers,” the Glazunov Violin Concerto, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. The melancholic Glazunov Violin Concerto pairs beautifully with the unrestrained joy of Dvorak’s 8th Symphony….

Taking our inspiration from the world around us, PCSO features Concertmaster Casey Bozell in a sublime work by 20th Century English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. The program includes the evocative Yakona by Sara Carina Graef, an homage to the Yaqo’n Indian tribe of Oregon, accompanied by images of the Yakona Nature Preserve and oyster-rich Yaquina Bay. Ludwig van…

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and…

How do we transform and transcend loss as we grieve? The violinist and composer Curtis Stewart spent four years caring for his cancer-stricken mother, a composer and violinist herself. His latest album, of Love., is a personal requiem and tender tribute to his mother’s memory. This concert brings together excerpts from Stewart’s album and Grieg’s buoyant yet…

Follow the yellow brick road… all the way down the rabbit hole!? Your favorite magical worlds collide in this madcap Explore Camp. Get ready to climb a beanstalk, swim with mermaids, and fix those fairytales! Combine with Roblox World to make it a full day! Ages 6-9 yrs March 25 – 29, 9 am –…

Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning! Take flight with Peter Pan and friends as they explore Mermaids’ Lagoon, hunt for Neverbirds, and battle with the dastardly Captain Hook and his crew of miscreants. Everyone gets a part! Families and friends are invited to the final performance, held on the last day…

Have fun storming the castle! Take to the stage and bring to life this classic tale of adventure, true love, revenge, giants, miracles, pirates, and Rodents of Unusual Size. Anybody want a peanut? Everyone gets a part in this satirical play. Families and friends are invited to the final performance, held on the last day…

Robox worlds come to life in this Explore Camp! Become an Anime champion, adopt some seriously cute critters, or go on an underwater adventure. When you’re in the creative seat the opportunities are endless! Previous experience with the Roblox game platform welcome, but not required. Combine with Mixed Up Magical Realms to make it a…

In partnership with the award-winning vocal group Resonance Ensemble, we present a concert of community singing and music that aspires to make the world a better place for all featuring the world-renowned a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock®.  Known as one of the most versatile performing collectives in music today with their deep…

Leading the way in the use of Rhythm. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in Neuroscience, Music Therapy, and Recreational Music Making. Register for the entire Remo HealthRHYTHMS® series before April 6th for $80. You can register for individual classes online or drop in for…

Grammy-winning Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change. Led by Kaitlin McGaw (she/her) and Tommy Shepherd (he/him), they create brave spaces to shape a more equitable world through hip hop. Their hip hop concerts (assemblies) and workshops engage communities in critical thinking and conversations about diversity, skin color, gender identity and social justice. Their Grammy-nominated…

Pamyua, Alaska’s most famous Inuit band, is bringing Indigenous culture and music to the forefront of entertainment. The group’s compelling performances blend traditional Inuit drum/dance melodies and songs of their ancestors with contemporary R&B and soul music, often referred to as “tribal funk” or “Inuit soul.” The group’s performances honor and share indigenous Inuit cultural…

Founded at a time when chamber music was largely centered on long-established, Western European traditions, Kronos has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into a living art form that responds to the people and issues of our time. In the process, Kronos has become one of the most celebrated and influential groups…

MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a “genre-defying musical genius,” is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile hosted public…

Leading the way in the use of Rhythm. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in Neuroscience, Music Therapy, and Recreational Music Making. Register for the entire Remo HealthRHYTHMS® series before April 6th for $80. You can register for individual classes online or drop in for…

Sold Out! Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has…

COME EARLY for pre-concert performances in the lobby at 6:30 pm! April 19 & 20: Catch young musicians + dancers from BodyVox’s Junior Artist Generator (JAG). A wildly entertaining fusion of music and motion awaits! The dynamic, 2024 Grammy Award-winning Imani Winds return to collaborate with Portland’s BodyVox on the latest chamber music and dance…

Leading the way in the use of Rhythm. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in Neuroscience, Music Therapy, and Recreational Music Making. Register for the entire Remo HealthRHYTHMS® series before April 6th for $80. You can register for individual classes online or drop in for…

Oregon Repertory Singers and Youth Choir join with Portland Youth Philharmonic for a profound reflection on life, meaning, and the search for light in the darkest of times with two stunning works for choir and orchestra. Oregon Repertory Singers concludes their 50th season with Finding Light, a new work for choir and orchestra by Filipino-American…

Join us for the launch of Dance for PD® at The Reser! This research-backed global program is designed for people living with Parkinson’s but benefits anyone with mobility challenges. No dance experience is required – class may be enjoyed seated or standing. Energizing and inspiring music will guide you as you discover diverse dance styles…

Learn about the candidates running to represent you! This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for office and express your concerns, ask questions, and let them know what you think are important issues to address. 6 PM  |  Meet the candidates 7 PM  |  Voters’ Forum begins No ticket or RSVP…

The public is invited to join the festivities as we celebrate our first ever large-scale “printstallation”,  Across Oceans by Portland artist Kanani Miyamoto. Blending Eastern art aesthetics and techniques with Hawaiian philosophy, Miyamoto celebrates her mixed heritage (Native Hawaiian/Japanese) in Across Oceans, a dramatic and expansive installation comprised of hundreds of hand-carved, cut and pulled…

Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document the stories of a community seeking to build a world where many worlds fit. From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from soul to son…

Join parents and caregivers from around Washington County for a day of connection, information, support, and resources. Ask your questions directly to a panel of local mental health professionals, hear stories from others who have experience parenting youth with mental health conditions, and learn hands-on tools you use right away in your relationships with youth…

6:30 – 7pm | Arrive early to see prelude performances featuring Hailey Youn, Music4Harmony String Quartet, and the University of Oregon Graduate Sax Quartet. After nearly a decade of musical friendship, it seems only fitting that the cult American singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane and iconic Finnish musician Pekka Kuusisto have formalized their collaboration under the moniker Council….

This class has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 5 at 10am. We apologize for any inconvenience this schedule change may cause. If you are unable to attend on the new date, please contact Aaron Nigel Smith asmith@thereser.org to discuss your options.     HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago…

Join us for the launch of Dance for PD® at The Reser! This research-backed global program is designed for people living with Parkinson’s but benefits anyone with mobility concerns. No dance experience is required – class may be enjoyed seated or standing. Energizing and inspiring live music will guide you as you discover diverse dance…

A celebrated pianist of “breathtaking charisma” (Philadelphia Inquirer) and “uncommon sensitivity” (New Yorker), Inon Barnatan brings Portland Piano International’s season to a close with a program of mesmerizing music by Rachmaninoff and Schubert. Rachmaninoff’s early Moments musicauxshowcase signature elements of the Russian composer’s unabashedly romantic music — lush melodies, heightened expression, and thunderous, bell-like sounds…

Oregon Symphonic Band presents: Let’s Dance Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:30 pm Choreography, Robert Sheldon Suite of Old American Dances, Robert Russell Bennett Pavanne, Morton Gould Danza Final (Malambo), Alberto Ginastera (arr. David John) Espana Cani, Pascual Marquina (arr. Robert Longfield) Waltz No. 2, Dmitri Shostakovich (arr. James Curnow) Slavonic Dances No. 8,  Antonin Dvorak (arr. Robert Longfield) Bacchanale from Samson…

Portland-based artist Kanani Miyamoto’s Across Oceans, a site-specific “printstallation,” combines traditional printmaking practices, Eastern art aesthetics, Hawaiian philosophy, and stylized imagery to create beautiful images that celebrate our common connections. Please join The Reser and the Beaverton Arts Program as Kanani shares her art, tools, and making practice, along with the history and concepts behind…

I Am An American Live:  Stories of Exclusion and Belonging 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 11 for our third edition of “I Am An American Live”. This event is part of the programming by the Oregon…

The Mother and Child Union:  A Musical, Poetic, and Neuroscientific Journey Dr. Larry Sherman, narrator/host Naomi LaViolette, singer-songwriter Julian Kuerti, conductor Portland Chamber Orchestra Program: Including the music of Paul Simon, Schumann, Ravel, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Bill Withers, and more! In this multi-media event, we celebrate mothers through a combination of classical and modern music, poetry, and…

Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13 & 20 10 am-11 am in The Lab. In class, teaching artists integrate movement from a diverse variety of dance and movement styles, including choreographic repertory, to engage participants’ minds and bodies and create an enjoyable, social environment for artistic exploration. This class is for persons with Parkinson’s or…

Mokuhanga, or woodblock printing, is a Japanese printmaking technique that has been used by artists for centuries. Artist Kanani Miyamoto employs Mokuhanga and other techniques to create her beautiful wheat paste “printstallations.” Please join The Reser and the Beaverton Arts Program as Kanani shares her background as a printmaker, the inspiration and ideas behind the…

Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show and non-profit based in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Luke Burbank and announced by Elena Passarello, the show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by…

Ignite creativity by supporting young artists! Join Cognizart for a vibrant celebration of artistic talent featuring thirteen exceptional Young Artists Debut! Winners! An inspiring Visual Artists Gallery will open at 6 p.m. and will feature curated works by winning artists Chloe Lin, 12, Evelyn Kirtley Filipo, 15, Hazel Chi Nhem, 14, and Miriam Willey, 15….

Beloved local legend China Forbes, the glamorous voice of Portland’s own world-famous “little orchestra” Pink Martini, is celebrating the release of her brand-new solo album “The Road” with a rare solo concert at The Reser! Scheduled for global release on May 17, 2024, “The Road” features 11 new original songs by Forbes, including the singles…

In class, teaching artists integrate movement from a diverse variety of dance and movement styles, including choreographic repertory, to engage participants’ minds and bodies and create an enjoyable, social environment for artistic exploration. This class is for persons with Parkinson’s or other challenges with mobility. Dance for PD Oregon® provides enjoyable, life-affirming and research-backed dance classes…

Join Project Prelude for an eclectic program celebrating the organization’s past, present, and future. Lauded as a “visionary” artist (Oregon ArtsWatch), violinist Raúl Gómez-Rojas—Music Director of Project Prelude’s founding partner, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony—takes the spotlight, alongside a number of special guests.  The organization’s incoming and current leadership share the stage in Grażyna Bacewicz’ Quartet…

Oregon Ballet Theatre introduces OBT by Design, showcasing the choreographic talents of our company dancers as they collaborate with OBT2, our youth company. In this inaugural performance, witness a unique blend of seasoned artistry and fresh perspectives, offering a glimpse into the creative process and the evolving landscape of ballet. Join us for a night…

Join us for Shine the Light, a free, community open house and celebration! This family day will include art appreciation, theater and art activities, and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local performers and organizations including Barrio Mestizo, Dance Fireworks, Elsie Stuhr Fire Rhythm Group, Sultanov Ballet Academy, and more! The Art Gallery at The Reser…

Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 4 pm in The Lab. Stories we hear and tell can have a profound impact upon our mental, emotional, and physical health. The unique stories of our lives carry the medicine of humor, wisdom, vision, and healing. We all have stories to tell and a unique voice and style…

You’re invited to join Washington County Kids as we celebrate progress made on our mission: To increase access to quality out-of-school-time programs that equip Washington County children and youth for success. Our annual fundraising gala is happening on June 6, 2024, at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, Oregon. This is an…

Join us at The Reser on June 7th from 6-9pm for our First Friday event, Get Your Art On! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in engaging, hands-on activities to unleash their creativity. Explore the fascinating world of printmaking, mold and shape your own pigeons inspired by the Endless Pigeons sculpture…

Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela presents Florecer, which will give audience members a taste of Mexico’s history and historical landmarks through beautiful visuals, music, and costumes. Florecer will take you on a journey through Yucatan, Sinaloa, Veracruz, and much more, telling a story of Mexico’s diversity through traditional dances intertwined with the unique style that makes…

This June, the Oregon International Ballet Academy (OIBA) brings magic to Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts with Prokofiev’s enchanting classic, Cinderella. This beloved story ballet has timeless, intergenerational appeal, perfect for bringing families and communities together. OIBA students and ten top-level soloists will transport audiences in this fully produced fairytale, specially choreographed by…