Portland filmmaker David S. Mayne has released a five-episode documentary series connecting cocktails to important historical events with “Happy Hour History.” Bringing together America’s top bartenders, historians and film artists, …
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Veganizer PDX presents two vegan and gluten-free seaweed-centric dinners as part of Winter Waters, a brand new culinary series from Blue Evolution and Oregon Seaweed. The series celebrates regenerative seafoods, …
Winter Waters Culinary Series Read More
The Rose City Rollers, a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, have three bouts in February where their home teams will play each other. All the bouts take …
Rose City Rollers Bouts Read More
My Perfectly Valid Objections is Mikki Gillette’s comedy about “dating while trans.” The play depicts a group of trans women navigating the minefield of heterosexual dating. The tart, queer comedy …
Mikki Gillette’s Feminist Comedy Read More
Todd Johnson is in the Pushdot Studio gallery for February and March, starting with an opening reception Friday, February 3, 6-8 pm. His Meditations is a series of pictures about …
Meditations at Pushdot Studio Read More
After four years of development, triangle productions! is ready to shine a light on Tammy Wynette’s life with Me and Tammy. Directed by Donald Horn, this one-act play (no intermission) …
The one day only show, Saturday, February 18, celebrates the imposter syndrome living in each of us by poking a little fun at the idea that mastery is necessary for …
Imposter/Switch at PWNW Read More
Portland’s oldest urban winery, Hip Chicks Do Wine, hosts pre-Valentine’s Day wine and chocolate pairings the first two weekends of February for a total of six opportunities to enjoy the …
Wine and Chocolate Pairings Read More
Clinton Street Theater is screening Spike Lee’s celebrated 1992 film Malcolm X Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, both at 5 pm. Anchored by a career-best performance from Denzel …
Head over to Strum, 1415 SE Stark St., for some dancing or just listen to The Waysiders’ great classic and original country music Friday, February 24, 7 pm ($5). Sisters …
Strum Welcomes The Waysiders Read More
The John Daniel Teply Gallery, as part of the International Mural by Mail Project, has curated two Saturdays full of Ukrainian art and heritage–January 21 and 28–at Lloyd Center. The …
The Portland FolkMusic Society is proud to present authentic folk singer David Francey Saturday, January 21 at Reedwood Friends Church, 2901 SE Steele St. Francey is a winner of multiple …
David Francey in Concert Read More
Local performing artist, songwriter, storyteller and teacher of music Avery Hill has several events planned for January, including three ukulele classes and a concert, all taking place at Artichoke Music. …
Ukulele Concert and Classes Read More
The January exhibit at Sidestreet Arts features artists Rebecca Arthur and Geralyn Inokuchi. Opening on Thursday, January 5 and running through the end of the month, it will be highlighted …
Abstract By Nature Exhibit Read More
In January, SE comic shop Books With Pictures, has two events–one at a partner location and one at their space on 1401 SE Division St. First up is Cozy Queer …
Books With Pictures Events Read More
The calendar may have turned to 2023, but Alberta Rose Theatre continues to roll on with another month packed with shows. Escape the chilly weather outside, the confines of your …
Escape the January Doldrums at Alberta Rose Read More
Artichoke Music is pleased to be a Music Portland partner venue for Portland Music Month (PDXMM). The second annual citywide, multi-venue celebration of the city’s world-class live music scene is …
Portland Music Month at Artichoke Read More
Input is needed from musicians and music businesspeople on the State of Oregon’s Music Census. The state has authorized an important statewide census for all independent musicians, music businesses and …
Oregon Music Census Open Read More
Kickstand Comedy has the most experienced teaching staff in Portland and whether it’s your first time doing comedy or you’ve got some years under your belt, they have a class …
Kickstand Comedy Classes Read More
On Friday, January 20 Cappella Records presents its 30th release, A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court: Christmas 1400, London. Musical worlds collide against the backdrop of international politics and …
Cappella Records’ Upcoming Release Read More
During December, Clinton Street Theater (CST) offers Coen Brothers fans a series of four of their films starting with Blood Simple Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 7. This first …
Coen Brothers Series at CST Read More
Have you ever wondered if there’s another universe out there beyond the one we observe and inhabit? If so, what is it like? How large is it and is it …
The Multiverse at OMSI Science Pub Read More
Milagro Theatre invites you to Posada Milagro 2022, a festive annual Latino Christmas celebration filled with fun for the whole family. The free event takes place Sunday, December 18, 1-5 …
Portland’s Central Eastside ‘70s inspired, all-day cocktail bar and restaurant, Hey Love, hosts a one-night-only tradition to celebrate the Seinfeldian holiday with the airing of grievances, feats of strength and …
Festivus for the Rest of Us Read More
Imago Theatre is bringing its globe-trotting production ZooZoo back to Portland this holiday season. Bugeyes, hippos with insomnia, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, paradoxical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and …
Wednesdays in December, Movie Madness University (MMU) presents the first in their new “Genealogy of Comedy” series. Using their expansive collection of televised sketch comedy, the class explores some of …
Crime and Comedy Classes at MMU Read More
The 16th annual Mt. Tabor Art Walk takes place Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, 2023. The juried event showcases artists living in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood, a limited …
Art Walk Call for Artists Read More
Pushdot Studio welcomes JJ Gonson’s “Photographs of the Northwest Music Scene circa, 1980s and 90s” through Friday, January 27. The Boston-based photographer has been obsessed with music since the time …
Photographs of the NW Music Scene Read More
Dennis Nyback, film archivist and one-time owner of the historic Clinton Street Theater (CST), passed away in October after a long battle with cancer. He will be remembered at “Dada …
Dennis Nyback Tribute at CST Read More
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) has recently released a new documentary about Johnnie Ray, an Oregon-born singer, songwriter and 1950s teen idol. This new, half-hour program examines the singer’s life, career …
OPB Documentary: Johnnie Ray Read More
Four Alembic Artists have been in residence at Performance Works NorthWest since January–researching, dancing, vocalizing, creating videos, brainstorming and sharing ideas and snippets of work with each other. They are …
Alembic Artist Series Shows Read More
In November the Portland Baroque Orchestra (PBO) offers the conclusion of a fierce showdown by some of the world’s most gifted early music maestros as they vie for the coveted …
Two PBO Performances at Reed Read More
The Portland FolkMusic Society is proud to present cowboy entertainer Dave Stamey Saturday, November 19, 7:30 pm at Reedwood Friends Church, 2901 SE Steele St. Stamey has been voted eight …
Starting a two-week run December 1 at triangle productions! is “At Wit’s End,” a one-act play with no intermission. From the writers of the smash hit, “Red Hot Patriot: The …
Triangle’s One-Act Play Read More
For the month of November, the featured show at Sidestreet Arts comes from an all-artist family. John Opie and Susan Opie, along with their three daughters (Amelia, Carol and Helen) …
It’s a Family Affair at Sidestreet Read More
One of Portland’s premiere settings to experience live music and performances, Alberta Rose Theatre, has a November full of shows to keep you entertained. Here are just a few highlights. …
November at Alberta Rose Read More
The weekend leading up to Halloween offers options for people to tour a collection of Dia de los Muertos altars by bike, as well as a run/walk at Mt. Tabor …
Ride, Run, Walk, Just Have Fun Read More
Halloween month is a big one at Clinton Street Theater (CST) with a laundry list of horror films and special events, too many to go into all of them, but …
Jam Packed Month at CST Read More
The Waysiders are back for their first Monday Happy Hour show at Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan St., with their original country music featuring Bafrielle Macrae. Sisters Joanna and Gabrielle …
The Waysiders at Laurelthirst Read More
Avery Hill, performing artist, songwriter, storyteller and teacher of music, offers two options for ukulele instruction this month, both on Saturday, October 15. In the morning (10 am), Ukulele Arrangements …
October Ukulele Workshops Read More
Friday, October 7-Friday, November 25 original watercolors on paper depicting floral still life in various states of bloom by Arnold Pander are the subject of the exhibit, “Anthesis,” at Pushdot …
Arnold Pander at Pushdot Read More
Cappella Romana releases Heaven and Earth Friday, October 14 with concerts following that weekend. Inspired by the Higgs boson discovery, Heaven and Earth is a musical meditation on Psalm 103 …
Record Release and Concerts Read More
After a nice summer break, Slow Jam Fizz returns on the second Friday of each month for an online jam. Each session is led by different, amazing leaders with fiddle/banjo …
Slow Jam Fizz Returns Read More
Opening Saturday, October 8 at OMSI is Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes. The breathtaking exhibition celebrates Marvel’s 80-year history, from the iconic characters to the creators who’ve told the stories. …
Got Super Heroes? OMSI Does Read More
Music Together of Portland, the premiere early childhood music program for children ages birth to eight years and the adults who love them, invites you to experience the joy and …
Music Together Fall Season Read More
Portland’s oldest annual art studio tour is bigger and better than ever in its 24th year. The four-day, two-weekend event features 119 artists that will open their studios all across …
Montavilla’s Vino Veritas wine bar announces a new weekly Thursday night music series in October, featuring piano trios led by local drummer Brent Follis. Starting at 7:30 pm, music lovers …
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Books With Pictures, 401 SE Division St., will be hosting Block with Party, the only official Rose City Comic Con afterparty Saturday, September 10, 6-10 pm. The evening includes live …
Comic Con Afterparty Read More
This month Sidestreet Arts’ featured show artists are ceramics artist Terri Axness and print-maker Donna Reed. Their works will be on display sale all month at the gallery, 140 SE …
Axness and Reed at Sidestreet Read More
World-class performers and Western Seminary neighbors David Ewart and Leslie Garman perform in a benefit for Ukrainian students Sunday, September 11, 2 pm at Western Seminary, 5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd. …
Benefit Concert for Ukrainian Students Read More
39-year-old Portland-based Projekt Records is home to artists in the electronic, ambient, space music and ethereal genres. With over 89 million tracks streamed in 2021, the label flourishes with bi-weekly …
AIGA Portland, a professional organization for design, is hosting a brand-new, week-long celebration of design Monday, October 3-Saturday, October 8 at venues both online and in-person throughout Portland. The PDX …
PJCE Records, a grassroots recording label documenting the wide variety of original music being created by Portland area jazz composers and improvisers, has a new release coming out at the …
A new monthly series from Portland Radio Project begins in September with Portland’s premier acoustic and singer/songwriter listening room, Artichoke Music. For the first show of “Listen Up: Amplifying Pacific …
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The fall season of PDX Jazz runs September 14-November 11 with eight exciting shows spanning the Portland metro area, including “The Comet is Coming,” which hits the Revolution Hall stage …
PDX Jazz Fall Season Read More
Cirque, a journal for the North Pacific Rim, is accepting submissions for its next edition through Wednesday, September 21. The twice-a-year literary/arts journal was founded in 2009 and invites emerging …
Literary/Arts Journal Accepting Submissions Read More
TidalWave Comics is proud to announce the addition of a Stevie Nicks comic book to its popular “Female Force” series focused on women who make an impact around the world. …
New TidalWave Comic Book Read More
Kickstand Comedy, the folks behind Comedy in the Park at Laurelhurst Park, present Broke Gravy and Friends, a one-night-only throwdown from Portland’s dopest improv team Saturday, September 10, 8 pm …
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Milagro Theatre’s latest production, Mijita Friedita, takes the stage Saturday, September 17, 2 pm for one performance only. The play looks at the life of young Frida, a child during …
Mijita Friedita: One Night Only at Milagro Read More
This month, Movie Madness University (MMU) is excited to announce that a new instructor has joined their team. Jeff Oliver is a filmmaker and teacher who makes his MMU debut …
MMU’s Two September Classes Read More
The 4th Wall PDX, Hawthorne Blvd.’s cinema-themed cafe and lounge, has a month filled with trivia, game nights, weekend cartoons and more. Trivia has become a staple of their business …
The 4th Wall: Trivia, Game Nights and More Read More
Adam Levy takes the Cafe Artichoke stage with Christopher Benson and Dan Phelps Friday, September 9. The rootsy singer-songwriter/guitarist is not strictly jazz or blues or Americana; his music comprises …
Adam Levy at Artichoke Read More
The 33rd season at triangle Productions! kicks off with “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong,” Thursday, September 8-Saturday, September 24. The comedy-farce is a 1920s whodunit with “everything you never …
33rd Season of triangle Productions! Read More
Saturday, September 10 LaRhonda Steele (above) sings the timeless songs of Nina Simone as a member of the nimble sextet led by guitarist Adrian Martin in “I Put a Spell …
Nina Simone Tribute, Folk Sounds at Alberta Rose Read More
In “Shark Tank” style, the grand finale of the Oregon Angel Food 2022 (OregonAF) event will reveal which one of the final four food and beverage makers will receive an …
The Next Big Thing in Food Read More
The Portland FolkMusic Society is proud to present Tim Grimm Saturday, September 17 at Reedwood Friends Church, 2901 SE Steele St. A bit of a Renaissance man in the performing …
Tim Grimm at Reedwood Read More
Artists and performers interested in being part of the 2023 Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) are invited to attend a virtual information session Tuesday, September 13, 6:30-7:30 pm. The Zoom …
Call for Artists/Performers Read More
Portland filmmaker Antero Alli premieres his newest flick, “Tracer,” a cat and mouse yarn unraveling through a maze of underworld drug culture, quantum nonlocality and a fractured family trying to …
Antero Alli Film at Clinton St. Read More
Organist Matthew O’Sullivan will put Saints Peter & Paul Episcopal Church’s 1959 Wicks pipe organ through its paces Sunday, September 25, 5 pm. O’Sullivan’s performance will feature music by musicians …
Anniversary Celebrations Organ Recital Read More
The DOC-O-RAMA series screens five documentaries celebrating those who were bold enough to call for change–through personal growth, style, community, social justice or culture. The series is presented by PAM …
Adventurers! Are you a 3rd level Halfling bard? A 5th level half-Orc paladin? A Dragonborn druid? Do you seek fame, glory, and treasure? Are you willing to test your might …
Wednesday nights in August are Montavilla Movie Nights with classic films shown in the plaza at the corner of SE 79th Ave. and Stark St. Wednesday nights tend to be …
Montavilla Movie Nights Read More
Hollywood Theatre’s Movie Madness University (MMU) is “where movie lovers go to learn stuff.” In August, learn stuff about Everything Everywhere, New Zealand cinema, and director Ken Russell, in two …
Movie Madness University Read More
The Gallery at the Oregon Society of Artists (OSA) presents Of the Moment: Plein Air & Alla Prima Showcase Thursday, August 4-Wednesday, August 24. Plein Air painting and Alla Prima …
Of the Moment at OSA Read More
The Oregon Children’s Theater (OCT) kicks off its 2022-23 performance season with Be the Hero of Your Story. The season will offer five Mainstage productions and three shows–Pestilence:Wow!, The Mad …
After a two-year pause, Cantores in Ecclesia is bringing back the William Byrd Festival with a celebration of the music of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd with a focus on …
William Byrd Festival Returns Read More
The Lose Yr Mind Fest has announced the full line up for the 8th annual independent music festival celebrating some of the best artists in rock, psychedelic, post-punk and garage. …
Lose Yr Mind Fest VIII Read More
August 2022 marks Pushdot Studio Gallery’s 20th anniversary and to celebrate, they’re excited to show works from all the gallery’s 20 years. The retrospective of artists they’ve had the honor …
Retrospective Group Show Read More
Celebrating their recently released album, Spectre, hardcore band Stick to Your Guns is playing at the Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E. Burnside St., Friday, September 2. The show is the second …
Stick to Your Guns at Bossanova Read More
After creating spaces for jazz around the city throughout the pandemic—on the big screen, in parks, on the playground and in driveways—Portland’s Montavilla Jazz Festival 2022 returns for its ninth …
Montavilla Jazz Festival Read More
Experience 10 immersive virtual reality worlds preloaded onto an Oculus GO headset, including The Dawn of Art, a glimpse into the Chauvet Cave 36,000 years ago where ancestors drew masterpieces, …
Lumen Odyssey, an intergalactic trip to the inner mind, runs at the Imago Theatre Friday, August 26-Saturday, September 17, 7:30 pm with a 2 pm matinee Sunday, August 28. In …
Lumen Odyssey at Imago Read More
The Portland-based new wave pop duo consisting of singer/songwriter Jen Deale and husband/drummer Chris Spicer has released their new EP Always? After meeting in 2010, they discovered their shared love …
Camp Crush Album Release Read More
Following her successful performances at On the Boards’ Fragmented Flow Festival in June, Allie Hankins brings By My Own Hand, Part 1: GHOSTING to Performance Works NorthWest Friday, August 5-Sunday, …
RISK/REWARD Presents Allie Hankins Read More
Change up being a member of the audience at a show to being part of what the audience is coming to enjoy by joining Satori Men’s Chorus for their 2022-23 …
Satori Call for Singers Read More
The lineup of shows at Cafe Artichoke in August include a benefit for Ukraine and Mary Flower with special guest Adam Scramstad. Friday, August 13, 8-10 pm award-winning songwriter Ron …
Playing at Cafe Artichoke in August Read More
The Granny Crawl comes to Portland! Put on your best grandma attire and get ready to crawl to five different participating bars/breweries, including Threshold Brewing & Blending and Montavilla Station, …
Gary Hirsch and Roberta Lampert are the featured artists at Sidestreet Arts for the month of August. Hirsch is a prolific painter, street artist, improviser and presenter on the magic …
Hirsch and Lambert at Sidestreet Arts Read More
August performances at Alberta Rose Theatre include Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius (above) Thursday, August 11, Darrell Scott Saturday, August 20 and Paula Fuga, Friday, August 26. O’Brien started touring …
Alberta Rose’s August Shows Read More
Spanning multiple days this month, the Clinton Street Theater screens Bruce Lee’s greatest films, shown in curated order, rather than by release date, in order to celebrate his impact on …
Bruce Lee Films at Clinton St. Read More
Running through September 24 at The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) is the exhibit “Black Domain” featuring photographs by Portland-based artist Intisar Abioto that examine the lived history of Black place. …
Black Domain Photo Exhibit Read More
The Driveway Jazz Series is featuring four concerts in August and now there’s even more music to enjoy with their sister series at the Lincoln Street United Methodist Church, 5145 …
Driveway Jazz and Lincoln Street Concerts Read More
Ceramicist Denise Krueger’s work is on display at Sidestreet Arts, 140 SE 28th Ave., through July 31. Her hand-built earthenware sculptures, inspired by natural forms and landscapes, use bright and …
Denise Krueger at Sidestreet Arts Read More
Composer Deena T. Grossman releases her newest album Becoming Durga with a benefit concert and part at the magical Leach Botanical Garden. The night will feature performances by flutist Camila …
Album Release and Benefit Concert Read More
Artichoke Community Music’s July events take place most Wednesdays-Sundays, starting the Friday after the holiday weekend with Woodlander + Gary Furlow & the Loafers at 7 pm. The trio of …
July Shows at Artichoke Read More
The Driveway Jazz Series returns for its third year, courtesy of funding from the Regional Arts and Culture Council. Held on the lawn in front of a Mt. Tabor bungalow, …
Jazz in the Driveway Read More
Singer-songwriter Eric John Kaiser has been reimagining French music through an American lens for over a decade and has recently released a new mini album, “Brassens 101.” The six-song album …
Brassens 101 Released Read More
The Concerts at Lincoln Street offers two Saturday afternoon concerts in July at Lincoln Street United Methodist Church, SE 52nd Ave and Lincoln St., funded by the PDX Events Action …
The Concerts at Lincoln Street Read More
July shows at Alberta Rose Theatre include a multi-faced queer experience, Jesse Colin Young and Waipuna, among others. “Afterglow: A Post-Pride Extravaganza” from Fused Creative will feature art, film, live …
Alberta Rose July Music Read More
The last week of July is Mermaid Week at the Clinton Street Theater (CST), coinciding with the Portlandia Mermaid Parade that takes place on July 30. The week’s lineup of …
Find Mermaids on the Screen and at the Waterfront Read More
