Between Breaths: A Resting Frequency is an immersive performance of sound, vibration, and living light. Resonant acoustic tones, voice, and subtle electronics unfold alongside projection mapped sculptural form and gently shifting illumination, creating a space designed for rest. There is no narrative to follow—only an invitation to listen, soften, and arrive. Low-stimulus and unhurried, the…

Please join The Reser for the opening reception of “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…

Mega Ran (Raheem Jarbo) is a GRAMMY-nominated rapper, author, and former teacher known for blending hip-hop with video games, comics, wrestling, and education. A nerdcore pioneer, his work has appeared in major games, TV, and film, and his children’s albums have topped Billboard and iTunes charts. Whether performing for kids, gamers, or wrestling fans, Mega…

Off the Top: A Freestyle Game Show, hosted by A’Revolution of Sypher Saturdays, is an interactive showcase where freestyle artists put their lyrical agility to the test through a series of playful, off-the-cuff challenges. The show highlights the art of spontaneous expression, offering a space for wordsmiths to flex their skills and audiences to witness the…

Reclaim/Reclama LIVE showcases powerful performances and presentations across diverse art forms by individuals impacted by sexual violence. From spoken word and music to short film, dance, comedy, and beyond, the event amplifies survivor voices through creative expression. A Survivor Speaker panel will also be featured, offering a space for shared experiences and resilience.  Every year, the Sexual Assault Resource…

Jacob Storms’ TENNESSEE RISING: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams (Originally Directed for the Stage by Alan Cumming) has entertained and enthralled audiences around the world since first premiering at the world’s largest solo-play festival, United Solo Fest, where Jacob won the United Solo Award for Best One-Man Show out of 120 solo-plays from six continents….

Celebrate a milestone evening with Philip Mahoney, fondly dubbed the “Filipino Kenny G,” for his soulful saxophone performances, as he marks 10 years in the global music industry. A Filipino American singer, recording artist, and multi-instrumentalist, Philip is known for his signature fusion of smooth jazz and dazzling performance artistry. Joining him onstage is his…

Huntertones—Dan White (sax), Jon Lampley (trumpet/sousaphone), Chris Ott (trombone/ beatbox), Adam DeAscentis (bass), John Hubbell (drums), Josh Hill (guitar)—brings people together with fun, imaginative, and fearless jazz music. Their high energy, horn-driven sound features genre-bending compositions and unconventional covers.

Join the team behind the popular NPR podcast PLANET MONEY to celebrate the publication of their new book, PLANET MONEY: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. Book author and longtime Planet Money contributor Alex Mayyasi and host Kenny Malone will bring Planet Money’s signature brand of storytelling to the stage and…

Drift into a 90-minute landscape of sound, where vibration becomes medicine and listening becomes rest. Guided by Gabriel Rivers and Shana Rose, this immersive gathering blends ancient sound traditions and contemporary wellness practices into a shared moment of care. Crystal singing bowls, chimes, voice, and resonant instruments bloom and dissolve, creating a living soundscape that calms the nervous system and…

Experience an evening of unparalleled beauty and human force—an immersive encounter where the athletic intensity of dance meets the power of 100 live vocalists. In this groundbreaking collaboration, award-winning composer and choreographer Samuel Hobbs and choral director Dr. Alissa Deeter unite their ensembles to create Vespers, a kinetic, high-impact performance that reimagines Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil…

Be a part of lifelong memory-making moments for Cognizart’s eleven YAD Winners! Be a part of an exhilarating celebration of young talent that harmoniously combines music, dance, and visual arts! With an incredible lineup of artists ages 10-17, the one-night-only 32nd Young Artists Debut! will be truly inspiring. You’ll be wowed by brilliant vocalist Bhavika…

In this annual choreographic tradition, the OBT company artists collaborate with our second company, OBT2, on a collection of world premieres. Join us as our rising stars step into the spotlight to share something breathtakingly new.

The Rose City Pride Bands invites you to an evening of powerful music and timely reflection with An American Question: Who Gets to Be Heard? This concert explores America as a living question rather than a fixed identity. Through voices both celebrated and marginalized, the music asks who has been heard, who has been silenced,…

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…

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 Marfil,…

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…

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…