Arts & Entertainment

Portland CMG (Creative Music Guild) welcomes the Matthew Shipp Trio for an intimate performance Wednesday December 6 at Michelle’s Pianos. A versatile, articulate pianist, Shipp’s current ensemble features seasoned and

Frogz begins a new run at its Imago home, December 8 – January 7 at 17 SE 8th Ave. The show, by Carol Triffle and Jerry Mouawad and Imago’s signature

Portland’s river advocacy group the Human Access Project (HAP), host the annual summer Big Float. Now they’re screening the 1951 movie Kon-Tiki, to launch a fundraising campaign  Thursday, December 7

The Aladdin Theater and Berkshire Snow Productions present acclaimed Irish trio, Affiniti in a show called A Celttic Christmas, Thursday, December 7 at 8 pm at the Aladdin Theater, 3017

Posada Milagro 2017 is the 15th annual family celebration of Christmas at Milagro Theatre. It all takes place Sunday, December 10, from 1 pm – 5 pm at 537 SE

Kate Power, Steve Einhorn, Mick Doherty and Kevin Shay Johnson are The Portlanders with a big sound. Their Sunday Holiday Show returns for the second year, Sunday, December 10 at

is an accordion diva from the port of Amsterdam who has performed throughout Europe and the USA. Pearl writes very original, offbeat, animated songs about slugs in love, criminal gurus

December marks Artichoke’s first holiday season since moving to its new home at 2007 SE Powell Blvd. The non-profit music center celebrates the season with live music at its Café, 

To the left is Israel Hughes’ The Sitting with Ribbons, a feature from GONE, the final show at the venerable 12×16 Gallery. Founding members Israel Hughes and Lee Ann Slawson

Countryside Community Church in Sherwood has released a Christmas album, Follow That Star, an eleven-song album with four traditionals, and seven new songs, written by Countryside musicians. Total album proceeds

Christmas in Wales, presented by The Welsh Society of Oregon takes place Saturday, December 16,  7:00pm at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison St. Suggested donation is

TEN CERAMIC ARTISTS, ONE ENCAUSTIC PAINTER – Visit one of Portland’s oldest ceramic studios, December 1-3, for the annual Holiday Show and Sale. Visitors will find hand-crafted mugs, wall art,

November 17th at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) The Portland Folkmusic Society presents the poly-folk band Sprygg at the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, 2828 SE Stephens St. in Portland.  Tickets

With special guest Julianne Johnson Tuesday Nov 28 7:30 pm St Philip Neri Catholic Church SE 18th and Division St Tickets $15 Regular Admission $25 Preferred Seating tickets at the

New England chamber-folk duo Ari & Mia happen to be sisters who make music. They are featured at Abby Wisenbloom’s SE house concert series, Sunday, November 5 at 7:30 pm.

The Four Artists Art Show and Sale is Friday November 3 at 7 pm and Saturday November 4 from 10 am to 4 pm at TaborSpace Annex, 5441 SE Belmont

is called “Pioneer Tales: Choose Your Own Adventure” and takes place Saturday, November 4, 7:30 pm at the Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St. Holly Robison, Patrick Gannon and

Classic Piano continues its collaboration with PDXJazz performance series Tuesday November 7 at 7:30 pm with the Giulia Valle Trio: featuring Valle on upright bass; Aruan Ortiz on piano; and

Journalist, author and activist David Barsamian altered the media landscape with the premiere of his Alternative Radio nearly 30 years ago. He continues his work to this day and his

Michelle Alany’s captivating fiddle-driven caravan of Klezmer, Balkan, Sephardic, and Jazz Manouche are spiced up with a southern fiddle twist and her otherworldly originals. Along with her ensemble The Mystics

At Café Artichoke, Saturday November 18, at 8 pm is an evening with Tom May and Doug Smith – May is a songwriting treasure, who has performed across the United

is Saturday, December 2, from 10 am to 4 pm at 2508 NE Everett St. Fine art, student art, handcrafted gifts, live music and food, holiday gifts from makers of

The piece pictured above is “Bishop’s Cap Cheese Board”, a porcelain piece by Adrienne Stacey. She’s inviting the public to her annual Homeshow, Saturday and Sunday December 2 and 3,

12x16gallery, 8235 SE 13th Ave. No. 5 is closing its doors in December. If you haven’t been to visit them yet, don’t wait. November’s show is Beate Scheller’s Facial Expression

By Midge Pierce One of the joys of Portland living is being able to spend hours immersed in film and film paraphernalia at Movie Madness, 4320 SE Belmont St. It’s

High and Low Gallery’s (936 SE 34th Ave.) new show on First Friday November 3, 6 pm is Suspended Moments – an exhibition of artworks by Nathan Seay. The showcase

An Act of God, written by  David Javerbaum, was a hit on Broadway. The comedy has its Oregon stage premiere, November 24 at The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza, 1785 NE

Milagro Theatre’s 22nd Day of the Dead espectáculo is called , and it marks the start of  this venerable institution’s 34th season. ÉXODO asks the eternal question: How do you

Portland Musical Theater Company presents All Hands On Deck!  – a new 1940s period show presented at Mister Theater, 1847 E. Burnside St. #101, Fridays and Saturdays October 20 -28

Portland Folk Music Society presents a ‘double-triple’ of two trios with songs and stories, original, old timey and popular. The concert is Friday October 20 at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

by Terry Johnson, is presented by Defunkt Theatre Thursdays – Sundays, Oct 13-November 18 at Back Door Theater, 4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd. (in Common Grounds Coffee Shop). Curtain is at

This is Ruby’s Search for the Suitable Suitor, part of a new show from Judy Lee Vogland at 12×16 gallery, 8235 SE 13th Ave. No. 5 throughout October. Vogland’s series

A triptych of autobiographical works, Nous, on va Danser,  choreographed and performed by Nancy Ellis, is presented October 27 – 29 at New Expressive Works (N.E.W.), 810 SE Belmont St.

By J. Michael Kearsey The 11th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) Induction concert is set for Saturday, October 14, 7 pm at the Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie

A showcase of  new work of Mary Jo Mann and Horatio Hung-Yan Law, two artists from the SE HAND neighborhood examining what it means when individuals suffer the loss of

Elliott Sharp is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and performer known for his signature percussive style of playing guitar. Working in the avant-garde and experimental music scene in New York City

The Better Halves are an Austin, Texas-based husband-wife musical duo. Jimmy Joe and Chrissie Natoli write Texas swing, bluegrass and Brazilian flavored tunes, sing sweet vocal harmonies and tour from

CLINTON ST. THEATRE’S RESISTANCE SERIES continues this month with a special screening of 1933’s The Invisible Man, Monday, Oct 23 at 7 pm. The film stars Claude Rains and Gloria

a new dark comedy, written by Robert Askins and directed by Donald Horn is an Oregon premiere and opens Triangle Productions 28th season. After the death of his father, Jason

This pumpkin wearing kitty painting is by Portland artist Malthip. It’s on the wall just in time for Sidestreet Gallery’s annual Monster Mash, a group show. The Mash brings together

In 2015 the Fuse Ensemble and OUTwright created Under the Influence, a serial musical by Broadway lyricist Ernie Lijoi. A successful show that went on to win the 2015 Drammy

are September’s artists at the 12×16 Gallery, 8235 SE 13th Ave. No. 5 As seen above, the landscapes Nix paints reveal themselves to her slowly over time.  A perceived landscape

Fans of Raymond Carver will find four of his earliest works staged in Human Noise, three stories and a poem directed and choreographed by Imago Theatre’s Jerry Mouawad. The stories

This is Supreme Court, an extended mural piece a painting with copper collaged elements and crocheted wire by Bonnie Meltzer, on exhibit for the month of September at Emerson House,

There’s a new ukulele studio in town. The Woodstock Ukulele Studio offers private and group lessons in ukulele performance for beginners to advanced players. Open house is scheduled Sunday, September

Local author Kim Kasch is celebrating the release of her first middle grade novel, Irma The Inventor And The Vampire Spiders. Kasch has written a fresh new S.T.E.M. (science, technology,

Teatro Milagro presents a new event: The INGENIO Play Fest. Four Latina/o playwrights were selected with their plays after a national search and all four will be presented in readings,

Samyak Yamauchi is August’s featured artist at Sidestreet Gallery, 140 SE 28th St. A self-taught intuitive artist, Samyak’s paintings draw on the child within us all to create an emotional

Portland quartet 3 Leg Torso performs at the Summer Free For All at Berrydale Park, SE 92nd & Taylor St. Monday, August 7 at 6:30 pm. The concert is free

Artichoke Community Music has left its longtime location on SE Hawthorne and has moved to 2001-2007 SE Powell Blvd. The instrument store, school of music and performance venue have departed

Oregon’s only Obon Festival is a memorial and celebration of local heritage. This year it’s on Saturday August 5 at the Oregon Buddhist Temple, 3720 SE 34th Ave. from 3

The free summer concert series Tuesday evenings at Mt. Tabor Park is part of the Portland Parks & Recreation’s Concerts in the Park and sponsored by Warner Pacific College. The

in their Resistance Series are hilarious, wondrous and manifold. Born on the Fourth of July, July 3; National Lampoon’s European Vacation, July 10; Stop Making Sense, July 17; Stripes, July

Sidestreet Gallery’s featured artist for July is Bonnie Meltzer, who seamlessly blends found objects with crocheted imagery, Melzer creates thought-provoking commentaries designed to challenge our preconceptions about society. The piece

Portland’s newest theatrical organization is The Inclement Theater Company. The student run non-profit was founded this Spring and intends to bring a new source of activity and excitement to the

perform at a city-permitted rally at Laurelhurst Park concert pad Saturday, July 8 at 3 pm. Through song and voice, The Revolution Choir is spreading the progressive message. The Choir

Blue language, blue laws, blue moons, blue seas: The Secret Society of Book Artists hold a month-long exhibition on the theme Mood Indigo, featuring works incorporating shades of blue and

– Saturday, July 8 at 1 pm. Someone will win a signed Rodney Crowell guitar. He’s made records since 1978’s Ain’t Living Long Like This and his Diamonds & Dirt

in their Resistance Series are hilarious, wondrous and manifold. Born on the Fourth of July, July 3; National Lampoon’s European Vacation, July 10; Stop Making Sense, July 17; Stripes, July

Barnham Family Hotdog is a live comedy show mash-up of Hee Haw, Antiques Roadshow, and variety television of the 1970s. It also features the antics of Big Ed and Summer

Welcome to the enchanting mysterious world of The Wild Raccoon & the Cats of Doon, the new book from SE author and illustrator Rebecca Alany, a story of imagination and

, 4129 Division is Friday July 14 this month with an 8 pm showtime. A night of music and dance, food and drink, friends and fun. Hosted by Julie Cardin-Warling,

Annual Open House is Saturday, July 22 from 4 to 7 pm. This free, family friendly event features a free vegan BBQ, vegan cupcake walk, watermelon eating contest, sack races

triangle productions! Is proud to present the return of the “Triple Crown” Tony Award winning musical about Princeton who can’t find a place to live on Avenue A so finally

Sidestreet Gallery’s June featured artist is the ever creative Lisa Laser.  With her fantastic fusion of art and humor, Lisa creates a unique and original vision of the world around

Maureen Herndon’s new show titled Departures, reflects her recent travels as well as her continued pursuit of creating small collages.  Her small works invite the viewer to take a closer

Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue, June 9 – June 24 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 Sunday performance June 18 at 2 pm Tickets are $10-$20 or pay what you

Adapted from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet by Caitlin Lushington & Madeline Shier. Prompted by a backdrop of divisive current events, a group of storytellers — separated by age, connected

invites you to their Model Train Club Open House June 10 and 11 5500 SE Belmont Street (basement) mhmeng@aol.com • mthoodmodelengineers.org $3 suggestion donation  • Noon to 5 PM MHME

Featuring virtuoso musicians from around the world. Wednesday June 7 • 7 pm  Clinton Street Theater  2522 SE Clinton St. $12 in advance $15 at the door Visit www.mandoberlin.com for

Rock out for justice at the Liberty Ball  Saturday, June 17 • 7 pm (doors at 6) Revolution Hall • 1300 SE Stark St. •  It’s an all ages show.

Baba Yaga Takes an Apprentice, by Frank Gosar, was voted Best of Show at last month’s Oregon Potters Association Ceramic Showcase held at the Oregon Convention Center. Gosar has been a member

Blueberry Blue, en Taiko Concert Featuring koto & taiko compositions by Mitsuki Dazai Sunday June 18 • 2:30 pm Da Vinci Middle School • 2508 NE Everett In Japan, koto

Action/Adventure Theatre is proud to present DOUBLE FEATURE, a night of original theatre. These two original one-act plays, Ghost Town by Aubrey Jessen and Amaranthine Night by Greta West, feature

Journey through exotic lands with this fiddle-driven caravan of Klezmer, Balkan, Sephardic & original soul & swing music all spiced up with a Texas fiddle twist.  Sunday, June 18 Café

Brian Cutean/QTN is a songwriter-performer and teller of wild tales filled with wordplay, wonder and colorful guitar chops. The Oregon songpoet and wordsmith musician originally hails from the Chicago area

Now in its twelfth year, the Mt Tabor Art Walk returns Saturday and Sunday May 20-21. The Walk provides a great opportunity to see quality visual art and meet artists

The Zymoglyphic Museum is a new addition to SE Portland’s cultural landscape. It bills itself as “the world’s only institution devoted to the study and display of art, artifacts, and

Sidestreet Gallery’s spring show features an ever evolving show.  Art works will be sold, shipped, and replaced on an ongoing basis for four months. Every day will have new art

The date is March 1971. The scene is backstage at the Empire Room of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Louis Armstrong, (portrayed by Salim Sanchez) the greatest trumpet player in the world,

ParaTheatrical ReSearch PDX presents the world premiere of Bardoville – an intermedia performance ritual. It’s a place between places, with the old world collapsing behind us, the new world nowhere

Filmmaker Andy Koontz’ debut feature thriller Ekimmu The Dead Lust screens at Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St.  Saturday May 6 at 7 pm The darkly brooding film is

MacArthur Fellow David R. Montgomery reads from his new book, Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life, Monday May 8 at Powell’s on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne at 7:30

Portland Cello Project performs May 20 at Revolution Hall, one of only two public performances the group will play in town this year. The ensemble is celebrating Spring Breakup, a

PORTLAND SACRED HARP presents a weekend of all-day Shapenote singing Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 at The Little Church, 5138 NE 23rd Ave. from 9 am-3 pm. Shapenote

The World Premiere of Rebecca Martinez’ Óye Oyá Milagro opens this month at Milagro Theatre April 27 through May 27. This original Spanish-language musical is inspired by the Cuban Zarzuela

triangle productions is joining other theatres around the US presenting a new rolling World Premiere play. There are 45 theatres that have rearranged their schedules to add this show. On

There are two kinds of mazes. There’s the kind you try to get through and out the other side, and the kind where you try to get to the center.

Imago Theatre presents a new version of Euripides’ Medea, written by Ben Power of the National Theatre of London. Performances are April 21 to May 20 at Imago’s home, 17

Indexing and Interference is a new show from Kerry Davis and Anna Daedalus at Roll-Up Photo Studio + Gallery, 1715 SE Spokane St. In conjunction with Portland Photo Month, the