The Choral Concert Tempus Adventus: Music For Advent
is presented again this year by Cantores In Ecclesia at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 1112 SE 41St Ave. Sunday November 30, at 7:30 pm. Directed by…
is presented again this year by Cantores In Ecclesia at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 1112 SE 41St Ave. Sunday November 30, at 7:30 pm. Directed by…
The Late Now, the “thinking mammal’s avant-variety-talk show” presents its twenty-fifth spectaculous installment, The Dream Argument, Saturday, Novembe…
Field + Frame: Contemporary Landscapes a show of new work from Katherine Mead at Gallery 6 PDX, 131 NE 6th Ave. opens November 7 and is up through the …
This year’s Siren Nation Festival presents nearly two weeks of music, theatre, comedy, visual art from more than 40 artists, an art and craft sale and …
EDITOR’S NOTE: Cheryl Brock recently attended a screening of Resistance at The Academy Theater. Here is her review. Antibiotics, the wonder drugs de…
Abbie Weisenbloom Presents is an inner SE houseconcert series averaging two concerts a month. If you can’t get to the venue or a show has sold out, you…
CAPTURING THE WILD STORM is Claudia F. Savage’s beginning poetry class. Share the work of poets you love, make your own poems, collaborate and focus on…
Down Among The Dead Men is a presentation of three bone-chilling stories and songs by storyteller Anne Penfound and singers Diana Tracy and Kathleen Wi…
Day of the Dead meets Creature Features at Sidestreet Gallery’s October Show as Portland artists explore the holiday season in this fun filled exhibiti…
Action/Adventure Theatre opens a new serial comedy based upon the Mars One Mission that boasts the goal of establishing permanent human settlements on …
Nothing says Harvest Time better than the Portland Sacred Harp Convention. This gathering is in its 23rd year and takes place Saturday and Sunday, Octo…
Café Artichoke behind Artichoke Music is humming with a new season of musical performance. Saturday October 11 is a rare treat double- bill featuring C…
Visually-rich animation comes to life at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in a special presentation through January 11. From concept to…
Portland Open Studios Tour is two weekends, October 11, 12 and 18, 19, 10 am to 5 pm. Art studios are open both weekends and this annual event allows t…
Bob: A Life in 5 Acts by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb is the Vertigo Theatre presentation October 17 – November 15 at Shoebox Theater, 2110 SE 10th Ave. Bo…
It’s a new season of Portland FolkSong Society concerts and this month, the dynamic duo of Kate Power and Steve Einhorn share the evening with Sarah Mc…
Come together for John Lennon’s birthday with KBOO twice this month. The 2006 documentary, “The U.S. vs John Lennon”, screens Thursday, October 9 at Cl…
World Music bands Brothers of the Baladi and Padam Padam perform to support the 12th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days at Vie de Boheme, 1530 SE 7th…
Shakespeare is alive but not at all well. As his time draws near, friends from the “other side” come to visit! Hamlet, Ophelia, Titania and others circ…
Peggy the Rug Lady has created over 1200 hand-braided rugs. She’ll be on hand with her area rugs to show as part of the Handcrafted Art Traditions show…
by Stephen Spotswood runs Thursdays - Sundays, October 10-November 15 at 7:30 pm at Back Door Theater, 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd.(enter through Common Gro…
By Nancy Tannler Little did I know of the very interesting, courageous and observant life my neighbor Elizabeth Enslin (aka Liz) led before we …
HOW TO SING WITH CONFIDENCE - Oregon Music Hall of Famer Mark Bosnian in a workshop Saturday, October 11, 9 am – 5 pm at TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont St…
On Second Saturday, September 13, 11 am to 7 pm, a different kind of art show and a dozen or more artists will circle their mobile galleries at the Eas…
The fantastic visions of Portland artist Amelia Opie are featured in a collection of new work at Sidestreet Gallery throughout September. Opie’s painti…
Out of many Taborspace events this month, here are a few. All are held at 5441 SE Belmont St. Friday Sept. 12, LIVE IN CONCERT: THOLLEM MCDONAS, AND…
...painted by SE artist Jolyn Fry who teaches painting classes beginning this month at Radius Studio, 322 SE Morrison St. including Mixed Level Paintin…
Anaïs Mitchell has a voice and writer perspective like no one else’s. She’s as interested in the world around her as the one inside her and her songwri…
A new book to celebrate Poet William Stafford’s centennial birth year has been released by Portland’s ACS Publishing. Everyone Out Here Knows: A Big Fo…
The beginning of a new theatre season brings the return of the annual La Luna Nueva, Portland’s only Latino arts and culture festival. This is the sixt…
is Dan Pillers’ sculptural installation this month in the Denizen Gallery at Milepost 5, 850 NE 81 Ave., Working with salvaged wood, stone, glass and m…
The 8th Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) Induction Ceremony and Concert goes live at Aladdin Theater, Saturday October 4 at 7 pm. The event honors Ore…
By J. Michael Kearsey In 1841, Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone in Paris. In 1961, Stan Wood invented the Vibraband in Portland. Wood, whose …
SHAKING THE TREE THEATRE, formerly at 14th and SE Stark St. has signed a five year lease on a large warehouse space at 823 SE Grant St. two blocks west…
By Midge Pierce Positive reviews continue to pour in for Land Ho!, a newly released independent film by Portland native Aaron Katz. From T…
Montavilla Jazz Festival premieres a two-day new music extravaganza Saturday and Sunday August 16 and 17. Thirteen Portland-based jazz groups and their…
Clinton Street Theater is the oldest continuously-operating movie theater in the northwest and one of the longest-running theaters in the country. Offe…
After years of art shows, traveling and street performing, SE resident and now world traveler Karla Mi Lugo celebrates her last west coast performance …
This piece is by Jenifer Renzel. Art made with matches, matchbooks and matchboxes is the theme of a new group show with eight artists at Gallery 6 PDX …
Bud Breithaupt is 75 years young and his densely-layered hats and jackets are his art and part of his everyday wardrobe. A self-taught artist, and a…
St. Francis Church in inner SE has been a part of the city since 1876. The first Catholic church on the east side of the Willamette River, its present …
Two SE Portland artists are a part of an exhibit in the spirit of rejuvenation, rebirth and environmental conservation with “palpable artworks” at two …
When My Bluebird Sings is Mary Flower’s 10th recording, the first released on her own label, Bluesette Records and this time out, it’s a solo project. …
CREACIÓN DEL PERSONAJE – Acting techniques workshop; 8-sessions over 2-week with Nelda Reyes, for aspiring and experienced actors. Mon-Thurs. Aug. 4 - …
By J. Michael Kearsey The emerging lower Hawthorne Entertainment District is about to get quite a bit more entertaining. In August, the To…
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The Attic’s Summer Writing Workshop series begins in July held at the Attic Institute, 4232 SE Hawthorne Blvd. • July 16 - Aug 13: Dao Strom’s Writi…
Every month, Clinton Street Theatre presents movies you may never get to see on a big screen. The theatre opened with The Exploits of Elaine in 1915 an…
Life.Art.Being is an integrative arts festival celebrating expressive and contemplative practices. The festival runs July 7 through 12 and is co-hosted…
Milepost 5’s all-resident show runs July 9 - 26, opening one week later than usual Friday, July 11, 6 pm to 9 pm in the Denizen Room, Lofts Gallery and…
The Portland chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices is part of a national group whose mission is to provide Veterans with free music lessons and songwriti…
Revival Drum Shop is dedicated to vintage and custom drums. The store, originally on NE Prescott St., was founded in 2009 by Jose Medeles, who has tour…
includes cast bronze sculptures from Jennifer Lanphier, resin and photography work from artist Julia Gardner, and paintings and cast iron scu…
An adult summer camp and hands-on summer creative workshop program for adults? Led by Milagro and guest artists? Yep and it’s happening Tuesday through…
Yamhill Press, at Powell’s Books, 3723 SE Hawthorne, Thursday, June 12th at 7:30 p.m. This is the fourth Sage Adair historical mystery, set in the Paci…
Saturday June 28 • 8 pm Artichoke Music 3130 SE Hawthorne Blvd. $10 – All ages welcome Colorado instrumentalist, music legend an…
With the theme of animals ranging from realistic to fantastic, this group show is a yearly favorite of all Portland artists and art lovers. The artwo…
Celebrate 100 years of the Clinton Street Theater and 100 Years of “The Little Tramp” when Dan Kamin, who trained Robert Downey Jr. for his Oscar-nomin…
Adapted From The Novel by Daniel Defoe May 29 - June 22, Thursday* - Sunday at 8 pm Action/Adventure Theater • 1050 SE Clinton St. Tickets…
An Exhibition curated by Gathering Crows Opening Reception June 6 6 pm to 9 pm Milepost 5 Denizen Gallery 850 NE 81st Ave Gallery Ho…
First Friday opening reception June 6th, 5-8pm Puls creates non-representational art - paintings, drawings and objects. She uses a provisional appro…
… the thinking mammal’s avant-variety talk show. Saturday, June 14, live at Vie de Bohème,1530 SE 7th Ave., 7:30 pm opening set by Three For Silv…
23 Sandy Gallery is pleased to present a new exhibition titled Book Power Redux, an international juried exhibition of book art focusing on social and …
TUE, June 24, 7 pm doors Aladdin Theatre 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, (503) 234-9694; $30 www.aladdin-theater.com Eliza Gilkyson is …
…located at 2615 SE Clinton, featuring local art, jewelry, vintage/home decor, will have a First Friday reception on June 6 at 6 pm. Featuring internat…
will perform Friday, June 20, for the PFS concert series. At St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison. $15 PFS members, $18 non-members, $…
is the name of local writer Estela Bernal’s new novel. There will be a book launch Monday, June 30, 7 pm at Powell’s Books, 3415 SW Cedar Hills B…
Tabor Space (SE Belmont & 55th) Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 pm. The Trio is noted for its mix of styles, which includes modern, Latin…
Two different plays performed alternately at Back Door Theater, 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd. by Defunkt Theatre May 9 – June 14. Fewer Emergencies by Mar…
The 3rd annual Improvisational Summit of Portland brings the city’s musicians, dancers and film organizations together with touring musicians excelling…
paints acrylic paintings of various forms of the human figure. This one is called “Spilt” from May’s show at Milepost 5’s Gallery 5. Also opening in th…
St. Andrews Chapel has two events planned for this year’s Spring Concert Series. • Wednesday, May 13 – Music from the 4th and 5th grade choirs from …
What would you do if you were told that you need to stop being what you are, looking how you like to look, loving how you love? That your style of clot…
Healing Art, a new gallery housed in the historic Peterson building at 3530 SE Hawthorne Blvd., is a 100-year-old apartment. The gallery opens May 1…
The Western Hummingbird, Lorna Miller presents a special Mother’s Day edition of the Little Kids’ Jamboree at The Landmark Saloon at SE 40th and Divisi…
Songwriter Chris Kokesh returns to town with a very full spinning performance plate in early May. The fiddle-swinging songwriting storyteller and Misty…
REVOLUTION EMPATHIQUE STORYTELLING, follows in the footsteps of the Salons of Paris where the private met the public in a Theatre of Conversation. Comf…
Portland Peace Choir celebrates its fifth anniversary with “Be the Light: Five Years of Music for Peace”, an evening concert of favorites from its firs…
first solo show is at Yale Union, 1010 SE Morrison St. through June 29. Agematsu was born in Japan in 1956. He collects small discarded objects from…
This foxy picture is “Je Ne Sais Quoi” and it certainly does exude that certain elusive something. Featured this month at Sidestreet Gallery along with…
is an all-new original theatre story honoring Oregon’s own expressive and innovative saxophonist who brought together Native American chants and tales …
The ninth Annual Mt Tabor Art Walk returns May 17-18. This juried event showcases 40 diverse artists at 25 sites. This is an exciting opportunit…
By Nancy Tannler When the need to paint the living room came up, The Southeast Examiner’s At Your Service page had the solution in Blue Du…
is a semi-improvised comedy about less-than-super heroes in an ongoing comic book version of Portland. When the world is in peril, Sidekicks are the on…
FILMED BY BIKE, returns to Clinton Street Theater, 2516 SE Clinton St. April 19-22. 45 very short films in documentary, animation, drama and comedy. Sa…
Minnesota’s Claudia Schmidt returns to Portland’s hallowed Clinton Street Theatre, 2522 SE Clinton St. Saturday April 12 beginning at 7 pm. Her just re…
Because She Cares is a new art exhibit portraying twenty-four Oregon Non-Profits and their leaders. Portland artist Theresa Weil’s twenty-four cut-pape…
is a semi-improvised comedy about less-than-super heroes in an ongoing comic book version of Portland. When the world is in peril, Sidekicks are the on…
An intimate evening of expansive music is planned for Saturday, April 5 at the Information Warehouse, 411 SE Sixth Ave. beginning at 8:30 pm. The conc…
is one of the pictures on the wall at Lane Gallery, 2627 SE Clinton St. and part of the SE First Friday Artwalk, April 4, 6 pm. www.gilalanestudio.com …
Brian Oberlin, internationally-acclaimed mandolinist, has performed with award-winning bands throughout the US. He’s founder/director of River of the W…
Myron Filene, Palouse Spring Rising, is the April/May exhibit at Pushdot Studio, 2505 SE 11th Ave. Suite 104. Filene has photographed The Palouse, a…
Small Sculptures is the new group show at Gallery 6 PDX and this one at right was created by Judy Vogland.Also featured are Jason Berlin, Liz Cohn, Bil…
The annual Inner City Blues Festival is Healing the Healthcare Blues, Saturday, April 5 with a superb lineup of All Stars including The Norman Sylveste…
Joanne Rand and Jim Page team up for a concert Tuesday Apr 8, at The Alberta Rose Theatre: 3000 NE Alberta St. These two stalwarts of the Cascadia folk…
Anna Fritz (Portland Cello Project) is a dynamic cellist and thoughtful folksinger. Justice, human spirit, gender and the natural world are her musical…
The 24th Buckman Art Show and Sell is March 8 and 9 and held at 320 SE 16th Ave. 140 artists benefit Buckman Arts Focus Elementary School which include…
is part of Lane Gallery’s March show at 2627 SE Clinton St. There’s a party going on First Friday March 7 beginning at 6 pm and all are invited. 503.23…
Independent Women is a “devised” play mashing up ideas and images of Rosie the Riveter with Beyonce; a contemplation of women entering the work force i…
For its fourth year, March Music Moderne has assembled a most inspired calendar of events musical and otherwise presented all over town in one ten day …