HS Writing Workshop
This July, Pluma a Escena (or, Pen to Stage) invites high school students to El Centro Milagro (425 SE 6th Ave.) to participate in writing and acting workshops. In this […]
Arts & Entertainment
Jason Hill: Favorite Things
Pushdot Studio Gallery welcomes Jason Hill and his Favorite Things exhibit Friday, June 7-Friday, July 26. The exhibit kicks off with an opening reception and artist talk June 7, 6-8
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Comedy and More at Alberta Rose
June shows at Alberta Rose Theatre include local and regional comedians, a tribute to Dolly Parton, Alicia Witt’s piano-driven music and more. Thursday, June 20 join host Emily Hemson and
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Leach Botanical Garden Call for Artists
Leach Botanical Garden is putting the word out for artists interested in engaging their creativity to transform a six inch square canvas into a work of art to benefit their
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Blonde on a Bum Trip
Fuse Theatre Ensemble presents the world premiere production of Blonde on a Bum Trip by Mikki Gillette Thursday, May 16-Sunday, June 9 at Reed College. The play follows pioneering trans
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Mt. Tabor Art Walk
The Mt. Tabor Art Walk returns for its 17th year Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. This local show and sale is a Portland favorite featuring 38 juried neighborhood
2024 Blues Carnaval
Join Health Care for All Oregon for an unforgettable night of music and cultural fusion at the Blues Carnaval Friday, May 10 at the Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave.The
Get in on the Love Buzz
Sidestreet Arts is all a-flutter about May’s show, Love Buzz, running Thursday, May 3-Sunday, June 2. Five very different artists have created pieces for this delightful bee-centric exhibit—painters Lea Barozzi
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Artichoke Fundraiser
DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant, 3520 SE Powell Blvd., holds a music-filled fundraiser for local non-profit Artichoke Community Music Tuesday, May 14, 6-8 pm. The organization is dedicated to building community by
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Films and More at Tomorrow
Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division St., continues to roll out a jam packed lineup of shows in May, including the following highlights. Saturday, May 11 celebrates the 30th anniversary of
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Yoga, Beer and Wine
Yoga + Beer® is a community centered around connection, which began hosting classes at Rogue Farms in Independence 11 years ago. What was originally conceived as a one-time event has
Science Pub: Honeybee Behaviors
OMSI’s Science Pub in May is SWARMED! Intelligent Honeybee Behaviors with Mandy Shaw of the Portland Urban Beekeepers Tuesday, May 7, 7-9 pm. It is no secret that honeybees are
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Beatles Experience
Liverpool Legends, four talented musicians and actors, handpicked by Louise Harrison (sister of George Harrison) to honor her brother’s legacy and recreate the band that changed the world forever, brings
OPB and ProPublica Podcast
A new Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and ProPublica podcast, “Salmon Wars,” tells the story of Columbia River salmon through the voices of a Yakama Nation family. Now available on all
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Tag! Queer Shorts Festival
The 11th anniversary edition of the Tag! Queer Shorts Festival presents a vibrant perspective on queer life Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 with 51 all new films coming
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Tabor Challenge Trail Race
The Tabor Challenge 5k trail race is celebrating 10 years of running through Mt. Tabor Park with this year’s event Saturday, April 13. The setting takes runners through the winding,
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April Alberta Rose Shows
The first Saturday in April at Alberta Rose Theatre celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with the 17th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night, and her 109th birthday. This year’s event is curated
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Cary Morin in Concert
The Portland FolkMusic Society is proud to present Cary Morin in concert Saturday, April 20 at Reedwood Friends Church, 2901 SE Steele St. International touring artist Morin is a Crow
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Brazil Rhythms
The Concerts at Lincoln Street Methodist Church, 5145 SE Lincoln St., hosts Duo Violão Brasil Plus One Tuesday, April 23, 7-9 pm. The ensemble navigates 20th century Brazilian popular music,
My Darling Daffodil
Just in time for spring, Red Yarn joins kindie buddy Kelli Welli to bring something a little different in the realm of kids’ independent music: a duet between a dandelion
Banff Film Festival
The Banff Center Mountain Film Festival World Tour, presented by Adventures Without Limits, is returning to Portland for three nights only at Revolution Hall, Thursday, April 18-Saturday, April 20. The
Mazaud Show at Pushdot
Pushdot Studio, 2505 SE 11th Ave., Suite 104, welcomes Philippe Mazaud and his photographs Sets (for a Theater of Night) Friday, April 5-Friday, May 31. The exhibit kicks off with
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Borderline Returns to Milagro
Borderline was first presented by Milagro with Teatro Unidos for the 2018 INGENIO play reading series. Due to the positive feedback on how the theme resonated with the community, the
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Imago’s Port Authority
Port Authority by Conor McPherson and directed by Jerry Mouawad plays at Imago Theatre (17 SE 8th Ave.) Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 24. In the fourth McPherson play Mouawad has
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Buckman Art Show and Sell
The 34th annual Buckman Art Show and Sell will be held Saturday, March 9, 10 am-5 pm at Buckman Elementary, 320 SE 16th Ave. Over 100 local Portland artists will
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SheBrew Beer Festival
SheBrew kicks off Women’s History Month and celebrates women in brewing. The family-friendly beer and cider festival showcases over 45 professional female brewers and 10 homebrewers from the Pacific Northwest,
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Northwest Field Guide at Sidestreet Arts
Visit Sidestreet Arts, 140 SE 28th Ave., Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm through Sunday, March 31 to explore the natural world with their featured show, Northwest Field Guide. No need for rain
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Fundraiser for Artichoke
Tuesday, March 19 DeNicola’s Authentic Italian (3520 SE Powell Blvd.) is holding another fundraiser for non-profit Artichoke Community Music. Their first two fundraisers were wildly successful and Artichoke greatly appreciates
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Improvisational Comedy and Irish Music Documentaries
Get set to laugh and learn at Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St.) this month. Friday, March 15, 7 pm Ask Dr. Carla offers a hilarious new night of improvisational
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OMSI Dinosaur Exhibit
The most famous of the Tyrannosaurs species is the mighty T.rex but these creatures came in all shapes and sizes and from many different parts of the world. A new
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Satori 30th Anniversary Concert
The Satori Men’s Chorus presents a 30th Anniversary Season Concert “in hope for a world peace” one night only, Saturday, March 23, 7:30 pm. Under the artistic direction of Susan
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Parkinson’s Film and Panel
Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS and Eastside Jewish Commons will host a screening of “Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s” Wednesday, March 13, 7 pm. The intimate documentary
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Milagro’s Verónica Princesa
Milagro Theatre presents Verónica Princesa Friday, February 16-Saturday, March 2. Written by Alicia Dogliotti, the performance is presented in Spanish with English subtitles, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30
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Steve Drizos Album Release Show
Portland-based musician/engineer/producer Steve Drizos, a professional touring musician for more than 27 years, will play an album release show for his sophomore full-length album i love you now leave me
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Love at Alberta Rose
February at Alberta Rose Theatre offers love of all sorts. Friday, February 9 Portland’s beloved BOYeurism variety spectacle takes the stage for a night of fantastic entertainment. The all-inclusive show
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AHC February Events
In 2024, the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) is planning more than 90 walking tours, three new exhibits and relaunching their talks and lecture series. The lecture series starts with a
Jazz Moms Performance
Thursday, February 22, 8-10 pm Jazz Moms Kerry Politzer (piano) and Courtney Freed (vocals) play selections from the Great American Songbook at Corkscrew Wine Bar. Politzer is a Portland-based jazz
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Wine Gets Wild
The Wild Bunch returns for a third year Saturday, March 2, 11 am-4 pm at The Factor Building (226 SE Madison St.) to celebrate natural wine with over 65 wine
Walk The Garden at Pushdot
Sam Muller’s exhibit, “Walk The Garden,” is the featured show at Pushdot Studio Gallery, located in the Ford Building (2505 SE 11th Ave., Suite 104), Friday, February 2-Sunday, March 29.
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Folk Duo Performance
Pharis and Jason Romero, a husband and wife duo from Horsefly, British Columbia, perform folk/Americana music, connecting with audiences through their music, lifestyle and sense of joy and ease. Winners
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Mother Goose’s Advices
Mother Goose’s Advices to Her Young Ones is a marvelous world in between storied fables and the miraculous nature of reality, where a curious and magical character journeys through a
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2024 PDX Jazz Festival
The 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival kicks off Friday, February 16, running through Saturday, March 2 across 30 venues. The artists span the full breadth of jazz and are driving
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PWNW January Events
January is going to be epic at Performance Works NW (PWNW). In just the first week there is an art gallery opening and they will host three award-winning artists in
Carte Blanche Welcomes Ruth Carter
PAM CUT//Center for an Untold Tomorrow is excited to welcome one of the greatest living costume designers of our time for one night only to the Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE
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Fundraiser For Artichoke Music
DeNicola’s Authentic Italian, 3520 SE Powell Blvd., is holding a fundraiser for Artichoke Music with live music from Woodlander 6-8 pm Wednesday, January 10. A portion of the night’s proceeds
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OMSI After Dark
OMSI After Dark and 2 Towns Ciderhouse are proud to present CiderFest, a cider-tasting experience featuring Oregon’s top cideries Wednesday, January 17, 7-11 pm. Drink up, toast the local cider
Wild Oregon Exhibit
Featured artists Tom Skelly and Jeanne Steffan present Wild Oregon at Sidestreet Arts, 140 SE 28th Ave., Thursday, January 4-Sunday, January 28. The artists will be in the gallery for
Montavilla Jazz Festival Accepting Submissions
Montavilla Jazz is officially accepting submissions for 2024 festival acts. To launch their second decade, the organization developed a new artist-driven curation model that invites musicians to submit proposals for
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9th Annual PDXWLF
The annual Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) will take place Friday, February 2-Saturday, February 10, and promises to enchant visitors of all ages with a dazzling array of light-based sculptures,
Taylor Swift Comic Book
Portland’s TidalWave Comics is excited to reveal the latest installment in its acclaimed “Female Force” series, spotlighting none other than Taylor Swift. Launched just in time for her 34th birthday,
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PJCE Double Album Release
The Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) has two full album releases to start the new year. The first, from veteran pianist George Colligan, is a stunning collection of songs that
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Hanukkah-Themed Pop Up
This year Hanukkah begins December 7 at sundown, but the L’Chaim by Leikam Brewing pop up will start Friday, December 1 and run through Friday, December 15, with events, drinks
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Milagro’s Christmas Celebration
Milagro Theatre presents their annual Latino Christmas Celebration, Posada Milagro, Sunday, December 17, 1-5 pm. The cultural Christmas celebration is filled with fun for the whole family—arts and crafts workshops,
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Alberta Rose Holiday Shows
December at Alberta Rose Theatre has shows for all kinds of holiday festivities. The month starts off with White Album XMAS, a holiday circus spectacular and tribute to The Beatles
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O Marvelous Night!
In Mulieribus presents O Marvelous Night! at St. Philip Neri, Wednesday, December 20, 7:30 pm. The women’s vocal ensemble, led by artistic director and conductor Anna Song, will take audiences
Amy Speace Concert
The Portland FolkMusic Society is proud to present Amy Speace in a Saturday, December 9 concert. Speace is a Nashville-based folk/Americana singer-songwriter with a voice described as “velvety and achy.”
Documentary: Oregon’s County Poor Farms
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) has premiered a new documentary that examines the history of government-funded relief institutions in Oregon—known as poor farms—that helped care for the state’s most vulnerable residents.
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ZooZoo Returns to Imago
Imago Theatre (17 SE 8th Ave.) is bringing back its globe-trotting production ZooZoo to Portland this holiday season. Bugeyes, hippos with insomnia, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, paradoxical polar bears, acrobatic
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Mt. Tabor Art Walk Call For Artists
The 17th annual Mt. Tabor Art Walk will be held May 18 and 19, 2024 and they are currently accepting applications from artists interested in participating. The juried event promotes
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Music Together Winter Session
Music Together of Portland invites you to light up your family’s life with music this winter. They’re now enrolling for the winter session, running January 8-March 16. Create memories that
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Julie Forbes Exhibit
Julie Forbes: Future of the Past is on exhibit through Friday, January 26 at Pushdot Studio, open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm; free admission. In this exhibit, Forbes both celebrates and
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Potters & Friends: Out of the Box
The November show at Sidestreet Arts features work by potters that also happen to be friends—Julie Asbury, Ha Austin, Terri Axness, Becky Clark, Sheryl Riley, Jean Teitelman and Jenny Watson.
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Tomorrow Theater Opens on SE Division St.
World-class artists bring the curtain up on Tomorrow Theater, a new space devoted to expanding what constitutes cinema, art and multimedia storytelling, opening Friday, November 3. The 250-seat theater’s programming
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Two Nights of OMSI Science Pub
The month of November offers two nights of Science Pub at OMSI. The first, A Savory and Unsavory History of Canned Food, takes place Wednesday, November 8, 7-9 pm. While
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push/FOLD’s Annual Festival
push/FOLD proudly celebrates the fifth anniversary of Union PDX, its annual festival of contemporary dance that brings cutting-edge choreography from around the world to Portland. The work of local dance
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Portland Book Festival Events Cover PDX
Cover to Cover, a part of the Portland Book Festival, features events taking place throughout Portland Monday, October 30-Sunday, November 5. These Books are Bananas: A Pajama Party Story Time
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Legendary Makers Market
Asian American Town, in partnership with the Portland Night Market (PDXNM), is proud to present the inaugural Legendary Makers Market: An Asian American Night Market. The event is a celebration
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Sarah Heckles Art Exhibit
Sarah Heckles’ Audacious Onions solo art exhibition is currently running through Thursday, November 30 at Eastside Coffee Bar & Workspace, 1315 SE 20th Ave. The exhibition is Heckles’ Portland debut,
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FNM’s Ustvolskaya Concert
Fear No Music (FNM) presents De-Mystifying New Music: Concert 2 Sunday, November 12, 11 am at Reed College. Kenji Bunch, FNM artistic director, and Jeff Payne, co-founder and piano, de-mystify
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Milagro Muertos Celebration
The Milagro Theatre’s 3rd Annual Central Eastside Muertos celebration takes place Sunday, October 1-Saturday, November 5 at the theater (525 SE Stark St.) and at various locations around the Central
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Cabaret, Halloween Party and More at Alberta Rose
Get spooky this month at Alberta Rose Theatre with a creepy burlesque show at the beginning of the month, a Halloween party at the end of the month and plenty
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Portland Open Studios
Visit artists at work during the 25th annual Portland Open Studios Tour Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15 and October 21-22. Explore the artists are in your neighborhood (and beyond) during
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Imago’s October Production
“My Bedroom is an Installation” is Imago Theatre’s October production, running Friday, October 6-Sunday, October 22. For Imago’s artistic co-director Jerry Mouawad and his collaborator-playwright, Drew Pisarra, life isn’t a
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The Reformers’ Interactive Play
With over a decade of original works, The Reformers return to the season of scares with their newest production, /SLASH/, a homage to 80’s cult slasher films. Performers will take
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Tour of Untimely Departures
The Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery’s much-loved holiday tradition is back. Ghostly guides escort groups of guests on one of two candle-lit routes Saturday, October 28, 5-9 pm in the
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New Mikki Gillette Play
Fuse Theatre Ensemble is proud to present the world premiere of playwright Mikki Gillette’s They Them Their through Sunday, October 15 at Grinds and Vines, 3520 SE Yamhill St. Shows
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Portland FolkMusic Concert and Annual FallSong
The Portland FolkMusic Society presents Nina Gerber and Chris Webster, two extremely skilled and artful musical talents, in a Saturday, October 14 performance at Reedwood Friends Church. Webster’s voice is
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Avery Hill Classes
Local singer-songwriter and music teacher Avery Hill offers two weekly ukulele classes and monthly songwriting workshops this fall. Beginning Thursday, October 5, there is The Music of Hawaii for Ukulele
Jerome Sloan Show at Pushdot
Jerome Sloan’s 50 Years of Hip the Process of Change comes to Pushdot Studio for October and November, starting with an opening reception and artist talk Friday, October 6, 6-8
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Clinton Street Fair Returns
After a three-year hiatus, the Clinton Street Fair returns with a live music stage, DJs, vendors, sidewalk sales and more Saturday, September 16, 10 am-5 pm. The fair will be
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Sidestreet Arts Features the Pratts
This September Sidestreet Arts is delighted to feature the artwork of father and daughter duo Michael and Bethany Pratt. The Pratts have been a mainstay of the Portland scene, both
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Two Local Choruses Seek Singers
Fall may mean back to school for some, while for two local choruses it means time to get back to work and they are both looking for new voices to
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Anne Weiss Offers Music Classes
Anne Weiss is known for her enormous bluesy voice, great guitar chops and striking stage performance. As a teacher, she offers everything from private lessons in guitar and voice to
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PDX Jazz Festival Performance
A new date for the Charlie Musselwhite + Curtis Salgado show from the Portland Jazz Festival has been announced and tickets are on sale at pdxjazz.org. Thursday, September 14, 8
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BLUE FIRE World Premiere
“BLUE FIRE” by Antero Alli makes its world premiere Thursday, September 21, 7 pm at the Clinton Street Theater (CST), 2522 SE Clinton St. The film follows an elite A.I.
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PJCE Album Release From Chris Lee
Portland-based jazz drummer and composer Chris Lee, a long-standing veteran of the local jazz scene known for his creativity and musicality, releases his debut album, Quintet Music, Friday, September 15.
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PDX Recovery Film Festival
Bridges to Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the community access critical mental health, addiction treatment and housing services, hosts their third annual PDX Recovery Film Festival Sunday, October
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SoundsTruck NW at Mt. Tabor
SoundsTruck NW, the region’s premiere mobile venue, is set to revolutionize the concert landscape in Portland and beyond with its custom-designed and built, state of the art mobile stage. With
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William Byrd Festival
Cantores in Ecclesia presents the 24th William Byrd Festival Friday, August 4-Sunday, August 20 at locations across Portland. The annual festival features services sung by Cantores in Ecclesia, directed by
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Fat Joy Summer Celebration
Chub Hub provides a central place for the fat community to find and create size inclusive events, cultivate social connection and provide support for more empowered lives. Started in 2019,
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Imposter/Switch
Performance Works Northwest holds their quarterly interdisciplinary arts showcase, Imposter/Switch, Friday, August 11. Celebrating the imposter syndrome living in each of us, the show pokes a little fun at the
Sangria, Wine and Charcuterie at Hip Chicks Do Wine
Hip Chicks Do Wine has multiple events taking place in August. Saturday, August 5 is a double-header with Sangria Saturday 12-6 pm, as well as their weekly Summer Saturday Sipping
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Milagro Season 40
Teatro Milagro has crafted their upcoming Season 40: Hope, Courage, Resilience around social justice and mental health education outreach to Latino communities, with a focus on the youth engaged at
AHC Free Movies
Attention: film buffs and architecture/design buffs: During the month of August, the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) offers two free matinee showings of classic films that prominently feature architecture and design.
Concerts and Classes at Leach Botanical
August at Leach Botanical Garden offers art classes with Melissa Gannon and concerts for the whole family, along with their recurring monthly garden tours.There are two opportunities to take an
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Tomorrow Theater Coming to SE Division St.
PAM CUT, the Portland Art Museum’s film and new media center, will open Tomorrow Theater at 3530 SE Division St. this fall. The theater will offer robust, participatory programming, serving
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Taste of Latin America
Celebrate Latin heritage at the Portland Mercado, 7238 SE Foster Rd., Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, 12-6 pm for a free immersive experience into Latin American culture and
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August at Artichoke
Enjoy great music at Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd. this month. Sunday, August 13, 7:30 pm Curtis Salado and Alan Hager take the stage. Since 2003 they’ve been making
Erinn Kathryn’s Postcard Show
Postcards are talismans of tourism. They memorialize one’s experience in a place. They idealize the place itself. But what if they revealed truths? In her show, Lands of Enchantment (2019-present),
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Allie Hankins By My Own Hand
Allie Hankins’ performance series, By My Own Hand, threads together ideas of manipulation, suicide, slight of hand, self-reliance and queer notions of autobiography and self-reflection. In 2022 she debuted Part
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