A very merry unbirthday to you! Travel through the looking glass to the mixed-up, madcap world of Wonderland. Drink tea with the Mad Hatter or follow the white rabbit to a mysterious party. There’s plenty to discover here. Just be sure to keep your head in this NWCT Explore Camp! NWCT Explore Camps combine theater…
Take to the seas on an epic adventure, as young Nemo finds himself lost far from home. The journey will be filled with wondrous sights, epic danger, and an oceanfull of adorable sea creatures. The perfect performance camp for those looking to make a splash! Performance Camps are all about putting on a play or…
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! Performance Camps are all about putting on a play or musical. Students audition, rehearse,…
Musical Playground is a FREE, fun, interactive event for families with children ages 10 and under where participants can explore music and instruments from around the world. This inclusive experience offers a variety of music stations where children can play drums, guitars, pianos, violins, and ukuleles with support from trained instructors, creating music together in…
If nautical nonsense be something you wish, then come aboard the Boatmobile to Bikini Bottom! Join Spongebob, Patrick, and all of your favorite undersea characters as you explore the Krusty Krab, the Island in the Sky, Shell City, and more. NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. An…
Ghosts, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster … are they real? Hunt through haunted halls for all things paranormal in this NWCT Explore Camp. Warning: This camp is for the brave of heart only. NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. An informal demonstration will occur during the last 15…
Join us for the electrifying “Star Awards” at this year’s PDX HIP HOP WEEK, honoring a decade of hip hop culture in Oregon! Presented by The Leadertainment Foundation and in partnership with the Pac West Group, PNW Chapter of the Recording Academy, and The Reser, this momentous celebration will take place at the Patricia Reser…
BLACK MATTER Artist Opening Reception & Sculptural Sound Performance featuring Santigie & Sapata Fofana-Dura First Friday, September 5, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm (performance at 6:45) | Art Gallery Join The Reser as we celebrate the opening of BLACK MATTER with an artist reception. Featuring new works by eight Black artists in Oregon, the…
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. Saturday, September 6, 2025 Saturday, October 11, 2025 1 PM – 2 PM Drums will be provided. If you prefer to use…
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 Okpebholo, Dave Ragland, Carlos Simon, Joel Thompson, and Portland Opera’s Music Director Damien Geter thrill alongside carefully selected pieces from the traditional repertoire in this…
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 humanity?” To explore that question, as well as themes of connection, boundaries, and our shared future history, MOsley WOtta stages a performance of storytelling, conversation,…
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 of BLACK MATTER—an ongoing, evolving art exhibition showcasing Oregon-based Black artists. Curated by Tammy Jo Wilson since its inception in 2020, BLACK MATTER offers a…