End-of-Year Performance + Movie Night Join us for one—or both—parts of this special evening! Our Cool Islam Arabic School students will shine in their End-of-Year Performance, showcasing creative skits, presentations, and the beautiful teamwork of students, teachers, and parents. It’s a joyful celebration of a year of growth, effort, and achievement! And the night gets…
In celebration of Asian American Month, The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, in collaboration with The Immigrant Story, proudly presents I Am An American Live: Stories of Exclusion and Belonging. This powerful evening honoring identity, resilience, and community is part of the programming by the Oregon Rises Above Hate coalition in honor of Asian…
ONN closes the season with a celebration of resilience, artistry, and authenticity through the works of LGBTQ+ composers. Leonard Bernstein’s The Age of Anxiety—a symphony in name and piano concerto in spirit—is a meditation on modern disquiet and personal search for meaning, inspired by W.H. Auden’s Pulitzer Prize-winning poem. ONN welcomes the return of the…
Communities across the world are experimenting with new ways to live in the midst of a global climate crisis and persistent environmental change. Filmmaker, anthropologist, and National Geographic Explorer Alizé Carrère guides a journey to the floating gardens of Bangladesh, the ice pyramids of India, and the latest menu items (invasive species) at U.S. restaurants….
Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. McBride is also a respected educator and advocate for youth, and serves as Artistic…
Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show based in Portland, Or. 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 producing engaging, spirited, and genuine live and listening experiences for…
In the village of Shibgonj, a sudden death throws everything into disarray. The revered Boro Shordar is gone, and in his place his brother, Mridha, seizes not only his power but also his wife. The events force to push Boro Shordar’s tormented son, Dorpon, to the brink. His father’s memory, his mother’s shocking remarriage, and…
In a world that moves at a crazy pace, we often rush forward, barely pausing to reflect on what has brought us to this moment. The Portland Sage Singers have traversed many miles in our lives, and we love the songs that have accompanied us through both the joys and sorrows of growing into elderhood….
Pink Martini is back with the all-new show that brings triple the joy! Come see Thomas Lauderdale’s globe-trotting “little orchestra” as you’ve never seen them before. Featuring three of the band’s favorite singers and long-time collaborators, the Pink Martini All-Stars tour conjures up a mix of old favorites and new treats, glittering with the band’s…
Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on a new choreographic journey, sparked…
An evening of contrast, beauty, and reflection, Echoes of Life brings together the brilliance of classical ballet and the searching voice of contemporary creation. The program opens with Paquita (Act III), a dazzling celebration of classical ballet technique and virtuosity. Rooted in the grand tradition of 19th-century ballet, this iconic work showcases precision, elegance, and…
Come celebrate PRIDE with Poison Waters as she hosts Friends of Dorothy: A Queer Cabaret. Featuring the cream of the crop from our local entertainment landscape, this one-of-a-kind live show will be fun for the entire family! Guests will be dazzled and entertained throughout the evening by an incredible lineup of local talent, featuring everyone…