Big Month at Milagro
September is a busy month at Milagro, with five events taking place. The first, tertula: When I was Mexican, features live performances of songs and short bits of script from […]
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Arts & Entertainment
Wildwood: Follow the Crows
Wildwood: Follow the Crows is a new public art trail presented by LAIKA, in partnership with OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Wild in Art, the Portland Metro Chamber, Downtown Portland Clean
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Three PJCE Album Releases
This fall Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) Records is releasing three albums. In September comes the newest project by the Indie songstress, Rebecca Sanborn, a legend in the Pacific Northwest.
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Hit Broadway Comedy at Triangle
Triangle productions! begins its 37th season Thursday, September 10 with the hit Broadway comedy, The Shark is Broken by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. The famous 1974 movie Jaws wasn’t
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Geek Week at TPK
Each year during Geek Week, TPK Brewing Co. runs a series of one-shots based on the latest Dungeons & Dragons book, which this year is Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The
14th Annual Catio Tour
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and the Bird Alliance of Oregon, with presenting sponsor Catio Craftsman, host the 14th Annual Catio Tour Saturday, September 12, 10 am-2 pm at
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Artface Grand Opening
Quirky earring brand Artface celebrates the opening of its first retail store at 3327 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Saturday, September 12, 2-6 pm. The Pop-Out-Palooza is a free, all-ages party with
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Tabor Day
Sunday, September 13, 12-4 pm Friends of Mt. Tabor Park hosts the first annual Tabor Day, a new community celebration in the park’s amphitheater. The family-friendly event brings together the
Paddling Across Time
In conjunction with the Lower Columbia Canoe Club, WaterWatch presents Paddling Across Time—A Hayes River Journey Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30 pm at Hopworks Brewing, 2944 SE Powell Blvd. The presentation
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Rainbow Road Pet Contests
The monthly Pet PopUp Contests on the Rainbow Road Pedestrian Plaza (SE Ankeny St. and SE 28th Ave.) continue in September and October. Presented by Kernside Serenade and PDXwoofmeow, the
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Portland Juggling Festival
More than a fun challenge, juggling has been scientifically proven to increase neuroplasticity, reduce stress and improve posture. Try this 4,000-year-old sport at Reed College’s Aubrey Watzek Sports Center during
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Consider the Picture Book Event
Literary Arts, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting writers, readers and youth, welcomes National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett on his national tour for the “Consider the
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MMU Film Classes
Movie Madness University (MMU), a film and television appreciation program of the Hollywood Theatre, in the Movie Madness Miniplex on SE Belmont St., has two classes available in August. The
It’s Reigning Cats and Dogs
Our pets steal our hearts, hog the bed, demand treats and somehow still convince us they’re in charge—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Join Sidestreet Arts this August
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Frog and Fungi Paint Night
Get lost in color at Los Hongos Cafe and Plant Bar, 4330 SE Division St., Friday, August 7, 6-8:30 pm. Paint a frog and mushroom with artist guidance, great adaptogenic
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Pro Wrestling at Gigantic
Pro Wrestling returns to Gigantic Brewing (5224 SE 26th Ave.) Saturday, August 8 for a night of body slams, beer slams and pure chaos. The biggest brawlers in the Pacific
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Summer Concert Series
The Heart of Hawthorne Summer Concert Series is running now through the end of August, Saturdays, 4-6 pm at the Heart of Hawthorne plaza, SE 37th Ave. and SE Hawthorne
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Car & Dog Wash Benefit
The 20th Annual Bikini Car & Dog Wash Benefit returns Sunday, August 9, 2-6 pm, to support ARRAY Crisis Fostering and help keep people and their pets together during times
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SummerFest at Taborspace
Taborspace Nonprofit Community Center is proud to announce its second SummerFest Benefit in its welcoming yard Saturday, August 15, 4-8 pm at 5441 SE Belmont St. The event will have
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Summer Shred Music Festival
The second annual Summer Shred Music Festival returns to the Central Eastside Saturday, August 15, 12-11 pm on the closed-down SE 2nd Ave. between SE Alder and SE Morrison streets.
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Small Band Concert
Saturday, August 15 Lighthouse Community Yoga (9161 SE Foster Rd.) hosts a fully acoustic, collaborative night of music that caters to the crowd that enjoys shows that end by 9
PFCAT Film Festival
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology’s (PFCAT) 14th annual festival takes place Tuesday, August 18-Sunday, August 23 at OMSI. Now in its fourth year in Portland, the festival has
Reclaimed Creations Exhibit
From sweeping schools of fish to galloping horses suspended mid-stride, SAYAKA GANZ: RECLAIMED CREATIONS transforms discarded plastic objects into breathtaking works of motion and energy. On view at OMSI (and
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Rooftop Sunset Party
Lassi Sunday: Red, White & Bollywood Edition takes place Sunday, July 5, 5-10 pm on the Wonderlove Rooftop, 262 SE Main St. After the amazing response to event organizer DJ
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Portland Pride Play Festival
Returning after its triumphant inaugural year, the second annual Portland Pride Play Festival gives queer audiences the opportunity to celebrate their history, hear their stories and see themselves represented on
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Comedy in the Park
Portland’s favorite summer tradition is back for its sixth season with an incredible lineup of standup comedians, hosted by the esteemed and iconic Kickstand faculty members Julia Corral and Rachelle
OMHOF Inductee Event
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) announces the 2026 inductees and scholarship winners, who will perform, Tuesday, July 14, 5 pm at Hoku on Madison (1125 SE Madison St.).
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Pink Narcissus Pride Showing
Kicking off Portland Pride weekend Thursday, July 16, 7 pm Tomorrow Theater is hosting kraftwitch who will be performing a live score over James Bidgood’s 1971 queer experimental erotic film,
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Happylucky Pride Party
For one night only, Happylucky and Now Serving turn their corner of the Central Eastside into a full-blown Pride spectacle of queer talent, chaos, beauty, performance, music and beautifully strange
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Pet Pop Up Contests
PDXwoofmeow and Kernside Serenade present Summer Fun on Rainbow Road “fur” everyone. The monthly pet pop up contests take place Sundays, 1:45-2:45 pm through October (July 19, August 16, September
Fuji to Hood Beer Festival
Fuji to Hood: Japan/Oregon collaboration festival was founded in Portland in 2018 to create cross-cultural bonds and lifelong friendships, alternating between Portland and Toyko. This year’s festival is Saturday, July
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Ginger Cult Bike Ride
Ginger Cult Presents: Cycle Cult is a monthly, relaxed no-drop social ride with regroup points covering 10-20 miles with stops to hang, hydrate and soak in the vibes. Explore strange
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PDXWLF 2027 Call For Art
While Portland is soaking up the summer sunshine, plans are under the way to brighten the darkest days of winter. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) invites artists, performers, designers,
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BwP Graphic Novel Library
Books with Pictures’ (BwP) Graphic Novel Library is a monthly book club service and your source for getting one of the very best graphic novels delivered to your door each
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Dominick Antonelli
Guitarist Dominick Antonelli is on his first national tour and will be sharing an evening of original music at Oran Mor Artisan Mead (8011 SE 13th Ave.) Saturday, July 25,
Undercurrents Exhibit
Sidestreet Arts host the exhibit Undercurrents Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 28, including First Friday with the artists—Denise Krueger, Tamara Goldsmith, Natasha Ramras and Joanne Licardo—June 5, 5-7 pm. In literary
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Bee Documentary
Portland-based filmmaker Onyx Baird is bringing her debut documentary to local audiences for the first time with Amrita: An Evening in Honor of the Bees. The fundraiser screening event takes
Curiosity Kids
Curiosity Kids programs at OMSI allow children ages 3-5 years old, along with their families, to explore early science and engineering concepts. These bilingual programs are designed to build STEAM
Hip Hop Invitational
Gigantic Brewing and Drenchtown present the inaugural The Elements of Hip Hop Invitational Saturday, June 13, 12-10 pm at Gigantic Brewing, 5224 SE 26th Ave. The day-long event celebrates the
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Kink Out Loud
June is Pride Month and The Marie Equi Center is presenting Kink Out Loud, an event celebrating sexual health and wellness. The day-long celebration of queer community, pleasure, harm reduction,
BwPCon!
BwPCon! is Books with Pictures’ minicon, a one-day free event featuring a wide range of local artists all gathered to show off their stuff Saturday, June 13, 11 am-7 pm.
Trabants Album Release
Portland-based instrumental surf-garage-psych project Trabants celebrates the release of their latest cinematic psychedelic experience Mirage at Music Millennium (3158 E Burnside St.) Saturday, June 13, 5 pm. Orchestrated by musical
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The Big Portland Bake Show
Cheer on local amateur bakers at Pix Patisserie’s The Big Portland Bake Show this summer. Pix is recreating the celebrated Great British Bake Off; their version will bring six amateur
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CMNW Summer Festival
Join Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) for Confluence: Our Shared Voices, their 2026 summer festival that transcends cultural, geographical and political boundaries Thursday, June 25-Sunday, July 19. Celebrate musical traditions that
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SE Based Podcast
Dave Weich, founder of Portland-based Sheepscot Creative, has launched a new podcast, Work-Shaped Life, exploring one of the defining questions of our time: how do you build a satisfying career
Gary Green Exhibit
Clinton Street Coffeehouse (2706 SE 26th Ave.) will be displaying a collection of paintings from Gary Carter Green Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 31, 7 am-4 pm. The works include paintings
Brown Face at Milagro
The Pacific Northwest premiere of Brown Face, written by Carissa Atallah and directed by Mia Torres Garcia, is the final production of Milagro’s Season42: Fuerza en Familia—a slate of works
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Three Tribute Shows
In May, Alberta Rose Theatre presents three tribute shows, starting with Ramble On (Led Zeppelin Tribute) + Who’s Next (The Who tribute) Friday, May 8, 8 pm. Ramble On aspires
Wine Walks
If strolling around a neighborhood enjoying wine is your thing, listen up. Two east side Portland business associations are hosting wine walks this month, starting with the Division Clinton Business
Music Together
Music Together of Portland invites families to experience the joy and magic of music this spring and early summer. Create memories that will last a lifetime, and connect with other
Make Your Own Dude or Demon
Leikam Brewery, in collaboration with Rain Dragon Studio, is happy to present their sixth Clay Sculpture Workshop in their Community Room (5812 E Burnside St.) Sunday, May 17, 4-7 pm.
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Mt. Tabor Art Walk
Saturday, May 16-Sunday, May 17 (10 am-5 pm each day) the Mt. Tabor Art Walk returns for its 19th year. The local show and sale is a Portland favorite and
May at Tomorrow Theater
Tomorrow Theater’s May lineup includes a handful of films and the latest edition of Carte Blanche. Starting off Saturday, May 9, 7 pm is Twister: CineWhimsy – An Immersive 4D
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Roleplaying Game Kickstarter Campaign
GOBLINKO, a Portland-based creative powerhouse and lifestyle brand by artists Sean and Katie Äaberg, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new tabletop dark fantasy roleplaying game (RPG), LowLife. Expanding
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A Shared Evening of Dance
Linda Austin, along with visiting artists Renée Archibald and Lisa Uddin, shares solo research toward a new group performance (premiering in 2027) Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 7:30
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Experimental Workshop
Saturday, May 23, 1:30 pm Tristy Taylor presents Dream Theater: Embodying the Wisdom of Your Dreams, a two-hour immersive workshop designed to bring dreams out of sleep and into embodied,
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Kyle Thompson Portraits Exhibition
Join Art Design Xchange (ADX) Friday, April 3, 5-9 pm, for the opening reception of Portraits, a new exhibition of paintings by Kyle Thompson. This collection explores the human figure
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The Savannah Sipping Society
Triangle Productions! continues celebrating its 36th year with shows about women with The Savannah Sipping Society by Jones Hope Wooten Thursday, April 2-Saturday, April 18. Four unique Southern women, all
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Let’s Get Baking
Pix Pâtisserie is calling all amateur bakers to apply for a spot in The Big Portland Bake Show, their version of celebrated Great British Bake Off. Six aspiring bakers will
Gigantic Hosts Pro Wrestling
Northwest Pro Wrestling returns to Gigantic Brewing (5224 SE 26th Ave.) Saturday, April 4, 6 pm and the brewery is about to get rowdy. For one night, the barrels move
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CST Animated Films
The Clinton Street Theater (CST) will be hosting a series of animated films in the month of April. There will be afternoon screening of Bill Kroyer’s 1992 FernGully: The Last
Nice People at Imago
Portland’s premier absurdist, Carol Trifle, returns with her 20th original work for Imago Theatre and newest dramedy, Nice People, Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 19. Vaudevillian hijinks abound and nothing goes
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Tag! Queer Shorts Festival
The 2026 edition of Tag! Queer Shorts Festival will light up the Clinton Street Theater in rainbow colors Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 with an all-new program of
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Central Catholic Spring Musical
Central Catholic High School invites the community aboard the S.S. American in April as students bring the beloved Broadway classic “Anything Goes” to life in a dazzling production filled with
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Beer Keg Strongman
Kernside’s second annual series of beer, strength, running and ridiculousness returns with the first installment of the Beer Keg Strongman event Saturday, April 25, 11 am-3 pm at Gorges Beer
Earth Day Celebration at Sunnyside Environmental School
Saturday, April 25, 11 am-4 pm join Making Earth Cool, Sunnyside Environmental School, SOLVE and 350PDX for a vibrant, fun-filled celebration of our wonderful Earth. The free, community-driven event invites
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Thompson Elk Jigsaw Puzzle
In honor of the nearly complete restoration of The Thompson Elk Fountain downtown, Nance-Sasser Art has created the latest in their line of jigsaw puzzles. They’ve partnered with the Eastside
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SE Neighborhoods Walking Tours
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) offers a number of walking tours in March, including four through SE neighborhoods. The first tour rambles through a stunning neighborhood on the west side
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Single and Multi-Session MMU Classes
In March, Movie Madness University (MMU) offers two single session classes and one multi-session class at the Miniplex (4320 SE Belmont St.). The first single session class is Tuesday, March
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Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
PDX Jazz presents the 2026 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Thursday, March 5-Saturday, March 14. The festival offers an expansive lineup of free community concerts, local artist showcases and partner events.
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SheBrew Beer Festival
Kicking off Women’s History Month, SheBrew Beer Festival celebrates women in craft beer and cider Saturday, March 7, 11 am-7 pm at the Portland Art Museum. The festival honors equality
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The Life of Galileo
Mt. Hood Repertory Theater is excited to announce their production of The Life of Galileo will take place at OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium March 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15, 7:30
Milagro’s Women’s History Month Festival
March is National Women’s History Month and this year Milagro will celebrate its third annual Women’s History Month festival, Mundo de las Mujeres, with events taking place Wednesday, March 11-Saturday,
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History Talks and Author Signing
The month of March brings three opportunities to learn about Portland and Oregon history from knowledgeable voices at the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC). Saturday, March 14, 10-11:30 am Darrell Jabin,
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Buckman Art Show and Sell
The 36th annual Buckman Art Show and Sell returns Saturday, March 14, 10 am-5 pm. The beloved neighborhood tradition showcases more than 100 local artisans featuring original 3D art (ceramics,
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Frog Sculpture Workshop
Leikam Brewery, in collaboration with Rain Dragon Studio, presents their fourth Clay Sculpture Workshop in Leikam’s Community Room (5812 E Burnside St.) Sunday, March 15, 3:30-6:15 pm. In anticipation of
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PJCE Young Jazz Composers Showcase
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble’s (PJCE) 2026 Young Jazz Composers (YJC) will have their debut compositions performed by a quintet of PJCE musicians Monday, March 16, 7 pm at The Hallowed
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Mike Murray Album Release
PJCE Records, Portland’s most active jazz record label, has announced the upcoming release of March of the Gene Keys, a contemplative guitar trio album with delicate beauty by Mike Murray.
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Figure Ground by Dang
Art Design Xchange (ADX) presents Figure Ground by Dan Gay (Dang) for their February gallery show. The exhibit kicks off with First Friday, February 6, 5-9 pm.Dang is a multimedia
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Portland Winter Light Festival
The annual citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival takes place Friday, February 6-Saturday, February 14. Returning for
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21ten Amateur Production
Sam Steiner’s You Stupid Darkness! is the fourth production in 21ten Theatre’s fourth season. The amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books is an urgent play about the struggle
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Country Artists at Showdown
Brooklyn Del & The Revelators join the Pati Rojas Band and Bad Assets to present a night of country, alternative country and country-rock at the Showdown Saloon (1195 SE Powell
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Rise in Love
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) is excited to present seven commissioned pieces of jazz inspired by singular Black leaders and communities performed by their signature 12-member ensemble at The Sanctuary
Love-Filled Alberta Rose Shows
Love-filled highlights for the shows at Alberta Rose Theatre start Valentine’s weekend with Valentine—A Night of Circus, Music and Love. From the circus that brings you the immensely popular White
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Mike Barber Solo Dances
Mike Barber presents Now, an evening of three new solo dances, performed by Barber and choreographed by three massively talented artists—Gregg Bielemeier, Randee Paufve and Cydney Wilkes Friday, February 20-Sunday,
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Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
The Portland FolkMusic Society (PFS) is proud to present Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light Saturday, February 28, 7:30 pm at Reedwood Friends Church (2901 SE Steele St.). With Rachel Sumner
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Wood Window Workshop
The Architectural Heritage Center welcomes back Patty Spencer, owner of Fresh Air Sash Cord Repair, Inc., for The Basics of Wood Window Repair Saturday, February 28, 10-11:30 am. Spencer will
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Geography of a Horse Dreamer
Geography of a Horse Dreamer by Sam Shepard opens at Imago Theatre Friday, February 13 and runs through Sunday, March 1 with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 pm and
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Portland Jewish Film Festival
In a moment when the world feels sharply divided, the 2026 Portland Jewish Film Festival invites audiences to gather together and see one another more fully through the power of
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Color & Sound
During the rainy January season, Clinton Street Theater is hosting its fourth annual “Color & Sound” series, featuring bright films with big music. This year’s series includes a range of
Lundquist Solo Show
Portland audiences craving smart, incisive and off-kilter comedy have a new reason to rejoice: local mainstay comedian, writer and director Peter Lundquist makes his solo show debut with Nervous Laughter,
Clay Sculpture Workshop
Leikam Brewery, in collaboration with Rain Dragon Studio, is happy to present their second Clay Sculpture Workshop in Leikam Brewery’s Community Room, 5812 E Burnside St. The focus of the
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January OMSI Events
The holidays may be in the rearview mirror but there’s still plenty of entertainment to be had at OMSI, starting with Science Pub: You Are WHEN You Eat Tuesday, January
Frida Kahlo Play
Milagro announces an addition to its current Season42: Fuerza En Familia, presenting Autoretrato de Fridita, a family-friendly play about Frida Kahlo as a young child struggling with polio and seeking
Author Events at AHC
January brings two author events to the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC), starting with The Builders: Northeast Portland from Doug Decker. Thousands of hands have shaped Portland’s eastside homes and neighborhoods.
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Avery Hill Classes
Master instructor Avery Hill invites people to kick off 2026 with music. Join her for one of her classes, offered at Artichoke Music Thursday evenings beginning January 22. ‘Ukulele for
Yiddish, Russian Music Concert
Eastside Jewish Commons, Portland’s premiere Jewish Arts and Culture space, is excited to present The Stranniki (The Wanderers) in concert Friday, January 23, 7:30 pm. The Stranniki is a collaboration
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One Tough Mother
triangle productions! is excited to begin the new year with a new play about Portland’s “One Tough Mother,” Gert Boyle. You may think you know the story about Boyle and
Triangle Variety Show
Celebrate December with the annual variety show from triangle productions!, OMG! It’s…The Donnie Show. Each night for two weeks in December, triangle’s founder Donnie Horn, along with James Sharinghousen, will
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