Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents Quinto Elemento (Fifth Element), a new work by internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer-choreographer Patricia Guerrero set to an original score of live music by Francis Gómez. Guerrero will explore the fifth element of the earth: ether, that which we do not see yet is ever-present. The essence that makes up the space…
The 150 musicians of Portland Choir & Orchestra have been delighting audiences with inspiring choral and orchestral music for 20 years. Thousands attend PCO’s wide variety of concert programs including the Celebration of Christmas, masterworks for choir and orchestra based on sacred texts, and patriotic and pops-style concerts that celebrate humankind’s rich heritage of family,…
“Old Wine in New Bottles” explores the evolution of musical traditions, much like the progression of Old and New World wine styles. This program celebrates how cherished classics are reinterpreted, creating fresh experiences that honor their roots while embracing innovation. The evening begins with Gordon Jacob’s Old Wine in New Bottles, a playful reimagining of…
Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show hosted by Luke Burbank and announced by Elena Passarello. The show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy and features all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by producing spirited live shows and listening…
FREE & Open to the public (no tickets necessary) Menka Desai-Crawford (she/her) will be demonstrating how she embroiders on handmade paper with threads and beads to create depth in a painting. Desai-Crawford will also have her bead and threads collection, tools, and some of her finished artworks for everyone to enjoy. Satoko Motouji (she/her) will…
Founded in Tucson, Arizona, by guitarist/singer Joey Burns and drummer John Convertino, the band first emerged to widespread acclaim in the mid-1990s with a string of arresting, evocative records that blurred the lines between their roots, rock, and Latin influences. The Washington Post hailed the band’s live show as “near-flawless,” while The Chicago Tribune lauded…
Sleeping Beauty is a beautiful ballet about the power of love, dreams, and exploration, which has been delighting audiences on the world’s stages for more than 100 years. The three-act ballet extravaganza is based on Charles Perrault’s fairy tale of the same name. All of the finest elements were thought of in this production down…
FREE & Open to the public with a reserved ticket. This event takes place in The Lab. Join Sabina Haque for an artist talk exploring (UN) Belonging, her immersive installation that delves into emotional, political, and physical boundaries. Through projected maps, life-size ink drawings, and live performances, Haque invites viewers to experience the spaces between…
Michael Allen Harrison’s long running legendary show Ten Grands is moving into a new era and is now primarily focused on presenting and supporting the next generation. This years’ cast has eight new young artists who are not only great pianists, but fine up and coming composers and multi-instrumentalists. The show features four Ten Piano…
Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata continues its 101st season with a mesmerizing program featuring both contemporary and classical works. Camerata PYP will be playing the reflective tones of Isolation for String Orchestra by Dinah Bianchi, a contemplative piece that explores solitude through haunting melodies. Next, Eric Simonson‘s Short Variations for String Orchestra presents a…
Celebrate the grand finale of the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season with an unforgettable performance that will leave you awestruck. Immerse yourself in the dramatic intensity of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, a triumphant journey of resilience and destiny that builds to one of the most exhilarating moments in all of classical music. The power and…
Helen Liu (she/her) will speak about her large new works on paper in Chinese ink and homegrown indigo. She will also talk about the growing and harvesting of Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) and the pigment extraction process. Attendees will get to enjoy seeds that Liu will share with gardeners interested in growing their own indigo!…
Play ball! The hit radio show and podcast Selected Shorts comes to The Reser for an evening of joyous and exuberant short fiction about ruthless competition, poetry in motion, and losing with grace . . . or not. Actors Ito Aghayere (Star Trek: Picard), Tate Donovan (Damages), and Melora Hardin (The Office) present stories that explore what…
Yaron Kohlberg, Soloist, Piano The Orchestra Nova Northwest welcomes international competition winner and President of the Cleveland International Piano Competition Yaron Kohlberg as he performs one of the most challenging and exciting piano concertos in the repertoire, the dazzling Piano Concerto No. 3 of Sergei Prokofiev. The orchestra performs Shostakovich’s mighty, tragic, but ultimately triumphal Symphony…
Ignite creativity by supporting young artists! Join Cognizart for a vibrant celebration of artistic talent featuring thirteen exceptional Young Artists Debut! Winners! An inspiring Visual Artists Gallery will open at 6 p.m. and will feature curated works by winning artists Chloe Lin, 12, Evelyn Kirtley Filipo, 15, Hazel Chi Nhem, 14, and Miriam Willey, 15….
In observance of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we at The Immigrant Story invite you to join us on May 24 for our fourth edition of “I Am An American Live.” This event is part of the programming by the Oregon Rises Above Hate coalition, with the aim of drawing attention…
The definition of epic. 26 Little Deaths by Carla Kihlstedt weaves a sweeping song cycle inspired by Edward Gorey’s Gashlycrumb Tinies, a delightfully dark alphabet book. A gifted singer and violinist, Kihlstedt will perform alongside musicians from your Oregon Symphony as they guide the audience through 26 songs that are part Tim Burton, part Edgar Allan Poe, and…
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Mariachi Tradición’s 10th Anniversary—a decade of music, culture, and community. Founded in 2015 by Lesslie Nuñez in the Forest Grove School District, this dynamic, audition-based Forest Grove High School ensemble has become a cherished group in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Featuring violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarron,…
Join us for this free community open house and celebration! This family day will include art appreciation, theater and art activities, and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local performers and organizations. Sponsored by Reser Family Foundation
Sleeping Beauty & New Dreams Celebrating a Decade of Dance OIBA’s Tenth Anniversary Spring Show featuring Sleeping Beauty and a World Premiere by Ye Li! Join us in welcoming back many OIBA alumni for this special event.
Come celebrate PRIDE with Poison Waters as she hosts the 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…
The story of composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long is one of love; for each other and for the music that has led them on a remarkable journey from the forced labor camps of the Cultural Revolution to the US. The critical acclaim for their brilliant music is richly deserved, including the Pulitzer Prize for…
Ticket prices are $14.50 – $54.50 or pay what you will with a $10 suggested minimum donation. Oregon Origins Project in partnership with Stelo presents an epic new musical and visual art work depicting the dramatic events of Oregon’s geologic history. Join us for an artistic exploration of the state’s geologic origin stories, including the…