2025 Grammy winner and Portland Opera’s Artistic Ambassador Karen Slack brings her celebration of historic African Queens to The Reser. New works by acclaimed composers Jasmine Barnes, Jessie Montgomery, Shawn…
Jason McNeal Graham (aka MOsley WOtta) works across multiple mediums, including writing, painting, music, and performance. In that, he asks, “What are we willing to risk to see each other’s…
The Reser is excited to present an engaging panel discussion featuring artists Tammy Jo Wilson, Jeremy Okai Davis, and MOsley WOtta, as they reflect on the history, challenges, and triumphs…
Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. The ballet is renowned for…
A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her…
ONN launches the season with a vibrant exploration of musical wit and transformation across time. Portland’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw opens the program with Entr’acte, a work inspired…
The Reser’s debut of Worlds of Song brings together three extraordinary soloists who are reshaping musical boundaries. The show consists of short solo sets from each player alongside duets and…
Join The Reser for an engaging and participatory performance during First Friday. Featuring the sculptural and performative works of Sadé DuBoise, guests will enjoy sharing the story of The Giving…
Join us for Celebrando Jóvenes con Visión, a vibrant community event uplifting Latinx youth through culture, vision, and storytelling! This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as Co-Founder and Executive Director…
Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renown across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. Lea most recently starred in the new musical Here Lies Love…
Noam Pikelny is widely recognized as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “pros top banjo picker,” Noam is a founding member of Punch…
Since their debut in 1993, Life in the Fast Lane has earned their place in the music industry as “America’s Most Authentic” Eagles Tribute Band. Performed with enthusiasm, style and…
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…
In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment…
“LaRussell’s show really isn’t like any concert I’ve seen before — not just because it’s a rap show with a harp, a flute and a seven-person choir. People are quick…
As part of FAAPVI’s Capital Campaign, FAAPVI presents this 3-in-one event: 1. Performance of SariManok: Experience the magic as the Philippine Ballet Theater transforms the stage into a breathtaking realm…
“York the Explorer” is a groundbreaking folk opera that amplifies the extraordinary story of York, the enslaved Black man who accompanied Lewis and Clark on the Corps of Discovery expedition,…
For the first time ever, David Saffert and Jillian Snow bring their eerily accurate portrayals of Liberace and Liza Minnelli to The Reser—just in time for Halloween, because nothing says…
At this upcoming OKPA performance, audiences will experience a dynamic percussion showcase featuring a variety of traditional Korean drums, including janggu, buk, and kkwaenggwari. In addition, a renowned talchum (mask dance drama) troupe from Korea—recognized…
Join dori king for a four-part series focused on accessible flow yoga and meditation. Each 45-minute session will have a theme centering some of the ideas and art that have…
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…
Be ready to be immersed and transported as Ballet Folklórico Las Rosas de Oregon presents Día de los Muertos: Cuentos y Leyendas. This unforgettable performance invites audiences on a journey…
Cool Storytellers Collective’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…
Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby…
Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby…
Jenny Wizbang and Captain James invite you to a four-day interactive workshop where guests will create and play musical folk instruments made from “found” objects. Each session will blend education,…
In this workshop, participants will engage MC Mic Crenshaw, a cultural activist, emcee, poet, writer and media producer in the art of storytelling and crafting a message with words and rhythm….
Successfully dodging even the most valiant attempts at genre classification, this multi-instrumental quartet (violin, banjo, viola, mandolin, cello, vocals) encompasses musical traditions from across America, while composer-performer Clarice Assad’s unique…
Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a creative artist of an even rarer sort: a stylistic chameleon who has forged a…
BLACK MATTER Closing Celebration & Social Practice Performance Featuring Master Artist Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. First Friday, November 7, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm (performance at 6:30) | Art…
Michael Kaeshammer isn’t so much a piano player as a piano whisperer, a master musician and songwriter able to coax dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few…
Join dori king for a four-part series focused on accessible flow yoga and meditation. Each 45-minute session will have a theme centering some of the ideas and art that have…
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…
Join Metropolitan Youth Symphony for a special Community Concert, featuring the following MYS ensembles: Portland Overture Strings Interlude Orchestra Portland Chamber Strings Sinfonietta Orchestra Symphonic Wind Ensemble About MYS: For…
Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby…
Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby…
Jenny Wizbang and Captain James invite you to a four-day interactive workshop where guests will create and play musical folk instruments made from “found” objects. Each session will blend education,…
In this workshop, participants will engage Mic Crenshaw, a cultural activist, emcee, poet, writer and media producer in the art of storytelling and crafting a message with words and rhythm. Rap….
From the imagination of Las Cafeteras, “Hasta La Muerte” is a 2 act, multi-dimensional theatrical and musical performance that explores the stages of grief and loss through the celebration of…
From the Milky Way to meteor showers to fireflies that emerge at dusk on neighborhood streets, our eyes open a little wider at the stunning photos and videos of National…
Celebrating 50 years in Taiko with the Golden 2×25 Tour in Fall 2025, Kenny Endo stands at the vanguard of the taiko genre, as one of the leading personas in…
Join dori king for a four-part series focused on accessible flow yoga and meditation. Each 45-minute session will have a theme centering some of the ideas and art that have…