Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins,…
Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins,…
Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins,…
Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins,…
Red Thread: Green Earth – Midnite Seeds | Friday, January 6th | 6 – 9 pm Celebrating the new year with the exhibit Red Thread, Green Earth, the Abioto family…
Celebrate With Pops – Live in Oregon On January 13th at 7:00 pm, come see Pops Fernandez Live at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, a spectacular new and…
My Words Are My Sword Music Drama for actor and orchestra…a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and classical styles Text by Darius Wallace Music Composed by Jasnam Daya Singh The PCO,…
FRANCK Prelude, Fugue, and Variation in B Minor, op. 18, FWV 30 CHOPIN Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52 MEDTNER Sonata No. 7, op. 25, The Night Wind…
The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from…
THE PCSO SPECTACULAR AT THE RESER Steven Byess, conductor Alexander Markov, violin Jimmie Herrod, special guest vocalist A knockout concert event featuring virtuoso soloist Alexander Markov and Special Guest Jimmie…
Freely crossing the boundaries between classical, jazz, rock, world, and experimental music, this eclectic six-member ensemble has consistently forged a distinct category-defying identity, taking music into uncharted territories for the…
International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most exciting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting….
Come celebrate the creativity of our newest exhibition, a community is a small town. Artists and their supportive studios will be in attendance to talk about the work and share small…
Edna Vazquez is a fearless artist, and songwriter whose powerful voice and musical talent transcend the boundaries of language with songs deeply rooted in universal human emotion. She has traveled…
Beaverton City Library Presents: An Evening with Author Dawnie Walton This event is FREE and open to the public. Reserved tickets are required. What if all of Beaverton read the…
Being famous is sometimes a burning desire from a young age. And sometimes, it’s an accident. In either case, fame teaches you things—about yourself, about hard work, about enjoyment, about…
Built Oregon presents PitchBlack 2023 Elevating, amplifying, and supporting Black businesses The PitchBlack pitch competition gives Black entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the broader startup ecosystem — while also…
White Bird returns for its second season presenting at the beautiful Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton with Trinity Irish Dance Company. Last seen with White Bird over…
Pairings & Pages Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Washington County Friday, February 10, 2023 6:30 to 8:30 pm Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | The Lab, Floor 2…
Listening to beautiful music, falling in love and eating really good chocolate create intense feelings of pleasure – but why? OHSU neuroscientist Larry Sherman, Ph.D., joined by the Portland Chamber…
Bill Frisell Four featuring Gerald Clayton, Gregory Tardy, Rudy Royston. Presented by PDX Jazz Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many…
American Strings: An Evening with Guy Davis. Hosted by Bob Santelli, rock historian and Oregon State University’s director of popular music and performing arts, the American Strings series brings musicians…
Discovering personal narratives and artistic styles takes years of practice and dedication. Deciding what colors to select, how to organize compositions, and intentionally making marks to convey one’s concepts is…
An Evening with MEKLIT Featuring: Colin Douglas drumkit, Sam Bevan bass, Kibrom Birhane keys, Howard Wiley tenor saxophone Meklit is an Ethio-American vocalist, composer, and cultural activist, making music that sways between cultures and continents. She…
We are looking forward to a full night of love songs and inspiration from the multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and performer, David Pomeranz. He is coming for a post-valentines…
This weekend’s performances of ‘Illum’ will go on as scheduled. Please visit push/FOLD‘s website for more details: https://www.pushfold.org/events/2023/illum-world-premiere For any patrons who have purchased an in-person ticket and cannot attend…
We heard you loud and clear – you would love to see and buy more art! During our First Friday gallery engagements, The Reser provides opportunities for local artists to sell small…
Ten-year-old Belinda loves to tell stories, but when she’s in the basement preparing for a party upstairs, she’ll have to get creative. Using everyday objects like teapots and napkins, Belinda…
Dreamers’ Circus is in the forefront of the Nordic folk and world music scene. Frequent collaborators with the Danish String Quartet and the Copenhagen Philharmonic, Dreamers’ Circus is composed of Nikolaj…
Sounding the Night Sky – a multimedia concert with the PSU Wind Symphony, School of Film, and Theater Arts Experience this bold, collaborative multimedia concert with the PSU School of…
Latin Grammy® nominee Gina Chavez blends the sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. A 13-time Austin Music Award winner and Austin Musician of the Year, she and her…
Mayor Lacey Beaty will host the 2023 State of the City starting at 6:00 p.m. on March 13 at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts here in Beaverton. From…
NW Dance Project presents Common Ground / Contemporary Dance / Program includes Yin Yue’s Common Ground, a World Premiere from Artistic Director Sarah Slipper, and a World Premiere from acclaimed…
INSIGHTS PROGRAMMING: Artist Talk with Alicia Decker & Elissa Breitbard of Lu Kynn Wednesday, March 22 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM Using communally sourced “end use” fashion and fabric…
“A pianist full of fire and warmth” (Plain-Dealer), Daria Rabotkina takes to The Reser stage for a picturesque program inspired by art and literature. The central movement of Granados’s Goyescas…
We, the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, loudly proclaim that all people have the right to lead lives of freedom, peace, and joy. In these tumultuous times, The Body Electric honors our communities’ never-ending crusade…
Giants Beware March 27 – 31 Ages: 6-9 years Fee-fi-fo-fum, watch out giants, here we come! The herald’s horn summons royal heroes from across the land. Princes, princesses, royal jesters,…
Monty Python’s Holy Grail March 27 – 31 Ages: 10-14 years King of the Britons, is seeking the most worthy of knights to join the quest for the Holy Grail….
Wooing Red Riding Hood March 27 – 31 Ages: 7 – 11 years Back in the kingdom of Wychwood-under-Ooze, Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin, and Loud Prince Frank all…
Pet Detectives March 27 – 31 Ages: 6 – 9 years Calling all private eyes and their pets! Your animal instincts are needed to help crack codes, detect clues, and…
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 Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the…
Insights Programming Altered Terrain Artist Talk with Michael Boonstra & Christine Bourdette The Insights gallery artist talk series continues this month with an intimate discussion of Michael Boonstra and Christine…
Altered Terrain Opening Reception & First Friday March 15 – May 10 Join artists Michael Boonstra and Christine Bourdette as we celebrate the beauty and awe of their newest exhibition,…
Join composer/vocalist Shara Nova and musicians of the Oregon Symphony as they explore memories of childhood, war, love, and loss in an intimate and personal concert. Described as “a gorgeous…
Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again, after a forced nearly two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions as the group returns…
I Am An American – Live Stories of Exclusion and Belonging In celebration of the diversity brought to our country by Americans of Asian ancestry, we at The Immigrant Story…
Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking souq in Fes, Morocco, birthplace of vocalist Lamiae Naki, which is famous for the complex rhythms that ring out from the blacksmiths’…
Departures: A community workshop with Lu Kynn Saturday, April 22 | 1 – 3 pm Lu Kynn artists Elissa Breitbard and Alicia Decker welcome participants to the art of sustainable…
Oregon Symphonic Band – “That’s Entertainment” Our director has hand-picked musical selections from Man of La Mancha, Strike up the Band, An American in Paris with music by Ira and…
Ashaa, a story of hope, is an original English language Musical depicting a captivating journey of a woman’s life. It is performed by talented people of Greater Portland, showcasing many…
Live Wire at The Reser with Jenny Conlee, Mohanad Elshieky, José Olivarez, Timothy Egan, and more! Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show and non-profit based in Portland,…
Martin Nievera, acclaimed International singer and “Concert King” of the Philippines, has been an Ambassador of Filipino Music to a global audience for over four (4) decades. This Special Concert…
Oregon’s acclaimed and beloved genre-defying chamber ensemble is traversing through time in its upcoming performance: 90s v. 90s. In this newest installment, Portland Cello Project explores and showcases both well-…
Celebrating Israel at 75 with Israeli Superstar Noa Sunday, April 30, 2023, 7:00 PM Join the Jewish community as we celebrate Israel’s 75th with a celebratory evening with Israeli superstar…
Re:Forms Closing Reception, First Friday & Pop Up Shop Friday, May 5 | 6 – 9 pm The idea behind recycled materials is not a new one but continues to be…
The Law of Mosaics with the Oregon Symphony brings together four centuries of music and considers the ways in which artists, by engaging with each other across time, help us…
¡Viva el amor! is a rich and vibrant tapestry of choral music from Peru, Venezuela, Cuba, Argentina, México, and the United States, presented by ISing Choir under the direction of…
Travis Hatton Young Artists Gala Concert Young Artists: The Young Artist Concerto Competition winners appear on stage with the BSO like a breath of fresh air, full of promise like…
Please join us for a pre-concert discussion featuring a panel of refugees telling their stories from 6:30 pm- 7 pm (a ticket for the concert is required for entry). The multi-talented…
Nontombi Naomi Tutu Race & Gender Justice Activist The Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, the third child of Archbishop Desmond and Nomalizo Leah Tutu, has led a career shaped by the…
Joe Kye & the Givers, featuring Austin Antoine Joe Kye & the Givers is Portland musician and storyteller Joe Kye’s original music project, with songs inspired by Kye’s immigrant upbringing….
This performance was rescheduled from February 25, 2023. All current tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. If you need assistance, please contact the box office during our open…
The Heart of Afghanistan project consists of Four Afghan musicians; Ahmad Fanoos on Vocals & Harmonium, and his two sons Elham on Piano and Mehran on Violin, with Hamid Habibzada…
Since 1999, Taiwanese American Heritage Week, as designated by the U.S. Congress has been celebrated nationwide during the month of May to recognize and honor the cultures, traditions, contributions, and…
29th Young Artists Debut! Concerto Concert on Friday, May 26, 2023, at The Reser. This will be a life-changing concert for kids of all ages and give you a fantastic…
Teva Oriata Polynesian Dance Troupe presents “Stories of the Pacific” a celebration of Polynesian history, legends, and culture through music and dance. The all student showcase brings to the community…
First Friday Opening Reception Friends of Dorothy June 2nd | 6 – 9 pm The Reser is celebrating PRIDE and we invite everyone to join in the festivities as we…
History of Portland Drag with Poison Waters June 3rd | 1 – 2:30 pm As far back as the 1930s and 40s, Portland has had a thriving LGBTQ+ scene. However,…
The Oregon Chorale, Marian Masterworks The Oregon Chorale’s debut at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts features the hauntingly emotional music of two of Central Europe’s most renowned modern…
David Hogg, activist, and co-founder of March for Our Lives. Thrust into the world of activism by the largest school shooting in American history, Parkland survivor David Hogg has become…
Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela presents Sembrando Flores (Flourishing Flowers), which will give audience members a taste of Mexico’s history and historical landmarks through beautiful visuals, music, and costumes. Sembrando Flores will…
Drag Culture: Moderated by Poison Waters June 14th | 6:30 – 8 pm As we continue to celebrate PRIDE, The Reser is proud to present an evening of multicultural drag…
45th Parallel closes its 14th season with three brilliant works for chamber orchestra, featuring iconic compositions by Richard Wagner and Arnold Schoenberg. The program also features Gabriella Smith’s radiant tribute…
Experience the joy of dance in our end-of-the-year show. Join us for an unforgettable night of music, movement, and emotion as our talented dancers take the stage to showcase their…
OIBA 2023 Spring performance – Stages of Beauty Featuring the second act of Swan Lake, plus a WORLD PREMIERE by Executive Director Ye Li!
Friends of Dorothy Artist Talk June 24th | 2:00 – 4:00 pm Understanding and accepting one another is an ongoing process. Many times, artists create and express when words and…
Friends of Dorothy: A Queer Cabaret June 28th | 7:30 pm Come celebrate PRIDE with Poison Waters as she hosts the Friends of Dorothy: A Queer Cabaret. Featuring the cream…
Franz Schubert, the quintessential composer of art song, wrote more than 600 songs. The exquisite mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron and Artistic Director Gloria Chien will perform selections from Schubert’s epic final…
Exceptional musical partnerships from critically acclaimed albums headline this program. Artistic Director Gloria Chien and heralded clarinetist Anthony McGill are longtime recital partners, and the exhilarating F Minor sonata was…
With two performance times at 11:30 am & 6:30 pm, Music Workshop’s Summer Soundwaves Series brings young people and their families to The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 ……
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!”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…