Please join The Reser for “Hope Is Beyond Words,” an exhibition that holds space for the many ways trauma and healing are experienced in our community. This exhibition honors the voices of survivors and recognizes that healing is not a single endpoint, but an ongoing, deeply personal process. We invite you to walk alongside the…
Natyasangeetachi Waatchal is a musical theatre production that celebrates the rich tradition and legacy of Marathi Natyasangeet — the classic form of musical drama that has been central to Marathi theatre for over a century. Presented by renowned classical vocalist Rahul Deshpande and acclaimed singer Priyanka Barve, along with actor Ameya Wagh, the show is directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari.
One of the most renowned Cuban soneros of all time, a notable defender of traditional Cuban music, and a legendary guitarist and tresero of his generation, Eliades Ochoa joins American Strings host Kelly Bosworth for a one-on-one conversation before playing a full set with his band. Come hear how Ochoa, alongside Compay Segundo and the veteran musicians…
Come, weave with us, and embrace the quiet power of renewal. Join artist Debbie Baxter as you step into a space of quiet care and shared creation. Together, participants will work through individual stories and weave a personal nest as a living symbol of home, safety, and new beginnings. Each branch and twist is an act…
Camerata PYP closes its season with a program that blends elegance, lyricism, and a spotlight on seldom-heard voices in classical music. Featuring clarinetist David Hattner and conductor Huw Edwards, this spring performance highlights a range of musical styles from the 18th to the 20th century. The evening opens with William Boyce’s Symphony No. 2 in…
The Reser, in partnership with Portland Hip Hop Week and Education WithOut Borders, is proud to present the 503 RISING Hip Hop Showcase. Hosted by MC Mic Crenshaw, we are thrilled to announce an evening of riveting, live Hip Hop featuring some of the best artists in our region: headliner The Neighborhood Kids, Talilo, Swiggle…
Join Metropolitan Youth Symphony for a special Community Concert, featuring the following MYS ensembles: Hillsboro Interlude Strings Sinfonietta Orchestra Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert Orchestra, with MYS Concerto Competition Runner-Up Soren Holbrook (viola) About MYS: For fifty-one years, Metropolitan Youth Symphony has celebrated its mission to educate, develop, and promote young musicians (6-21 years old) at…
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…