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...
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...
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...
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...