William Byrd Festival Returns
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 …
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Arts & Entertainment
Lose Yr Mind Fest VIII
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. …
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Retrospective Group Show
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 …
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Stick to Your Guns at Bossanova
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 …
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Montavilla Jazz Festival
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 …
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VR TO GO
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 at Imago
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 …
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Camp Crush Album Release
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 …
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RISK/REWARD Presents Allie Hankins
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, …
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Satori Call for Singers
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 …
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Playing at Cafe Artichoke in August
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 …
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The Granny Crawl
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, …
Hirsch and Lambert at Sidestreet Arts
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 …
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Alberta Rose’s August Shows
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 …
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Bruce Lee Films at Clinton St.
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 …
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Black Domain Photo Exhibit
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. …
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Driveway Jazz and Lincoln Street Concerts
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 …
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Denise Krueger at Sidestreet Arts
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 …
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Album Release and Benefit Concert
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 …
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July Shows at Artichoke
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 …
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Jazz in the Driveway
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, …
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Brassens 101 Released
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 …
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The Concerts at Lincoln Street
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 …
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Alberta Rose July Music
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 …
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Find Mermaids on the Screen and at the Waterfront
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 …
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Outdoor Movies at OMSI
Enjoy evenings of movie magic under the stars with the Cinema Unbound Outdoor Movies series, offering 16 beloved cult movies, classic and cinema and family favorites Thursday, July 7-Sunday, July …
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CMNW 2022 Summer Festival
Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) brings their 52nd annual festival, entitled Inspirations & Influences, to multiple venues across the Portland metro area for five weeks of programming. With 28 mainstage concerts …
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The Landlord’s Game
Local theatre collective, The Reformers, is hosting a game night Saturday, July 16, 7-9 pm to help raise funds for the fall production of The Landlord’s Game. The intimate night, …
Linda Austin Performs at PWNW
Performance Works NW (PWNW) presents Linda Austin’s 3 miles of possible, a durational work in which Austin animates and travels along a series of spatial paths envisioned as giant drawings, …
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Filmed By Bike
The 20th Annual Filmed by Bike comes to the Hollywood Theater Thursday, June 9-Sunday, June 12 with 50 films, 47 filmmakers, 14 events, six film programs, four bike rides and …
Away Days Brewing Cask Fest
Away Days Brewing, 1516 SE 10th Ave., hosts their third Cask Beer Festival Saturday, June 11. Enjoy cask ales they’ve made, plus others from Level, Gigantic, Upright, Foreland, Porter, Machine …
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Portland Pride Festival
After a two year hiatus, the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade is excited to be back in person Saturday, June 18, 12-6 pm and Sunday, June 19, 11:30 am-6 …
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Full Circle Films at OMSI
Outside the Frame and Open Signal present Full Circle: 360° Films by Houseless Youth at OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium, 1945 SE Water Ave., Thursday, June 2, 6:15 and 7 pm. Immerse …
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TidalWave Releases Zelensky Comic
TidalWave Comics’ latest addition to its popular comic book series featuring political movers and shakers is “Political Power: Volodymyr Zelensky.” Written by Michael Frizell and drawn by Pablo Martinena, this …
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New Pushdot Exhibit Opens
This month Pushdot Studio welcomes Natalie Jenks’ Domestic Dreamscapes of the Mundane and Sensual Under the Watchful Eye of a Broken Clock. The visual artist’s work has been featured in …
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PRIDE Roller Disco
Join the Rose City Rollers (RCR) for skating on the rooftop of Lloyd Center’s West End Parking Structure Friday, June 10, 6:30 pm. DJ Sappho will be spinning danceable tunes …
Avery Hill’s Ukulele Zoom Jam
Artist and teacher Avery Hill invites all levels of ukulele players to join in Saturday ukulele jams on Zoom June 4 and June 18, 1-2:30 pm. The jams are a …
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Music Together Summer Fun
Music Together brings music into families’ lives, helping children thrive throughout their early years. This summer they are introducing an all new offering: Rhythm Kids Camp. The drop-off program offers …
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Rhinos at Imago Theatre
Imago Theatre’s Julia’s Place is a riff off Ionesco’s absurd classic, Rhinoceros, about a populace devolving into horned beasts. A cast of five comedic Imago knockabouts display puppetry, song and …
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Satori Men’s Chorus Season Finale
Satori Men’s Chorus is closing the 2021-2022 season with their Annual June Fun Event on Saturday, June 11, 7:30 pm. This is the event where the music comes out of …
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You Are Magic All Ages Concert
Portland’s award-winning and acclaimed family band, Triple Rainbow, will celebrate the release of their 15-song, debut album You Are Magic Sunday, May 15, 2-4 pm. The all ages concert will …
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Author Kathryn Miles at Powell’s
Powell’s hosts a free virtual event with award-winning journalist and author Kathryn Miles and her new true crime book,“TRAILED: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders” Thursday, May 5, …
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From Maxville to Vanport
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble presents “From Maxville to Vanport,” a multimedia concert of songs and short films with live music featuring vocalist Marilyn Keller as part of the 2022 Vanport …
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Rose Festival Kickoff Concert
After two years of virtual activities, the Portland Rose Festival returns to the waterfront, kicking off with the Rose City Reunion Concert Thursday, May 26, 6-7:30 pm. The Oregon Symphony, …
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Pop-Up Live Show
Pop-Up Magazine is the acclaimed live magazine show, featuring original and unforgettable true stories, art, music and performances from the world’s great and emerging storytellers and journalists. The show is …
The Nancy Boggs Story at Triangle
The history of Portland is fascinating and triangle productions! loves historical figures. Past plays and musicals have been produced about Tonya Harding, Gracie Hansen, Divine, Billie Holiday, Darcelle and more. …
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Grammar of the Imagination
The evening-length dance performance conceived and directed by claire barrera, Grammar of the Imagination, takes place Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, 7 pm and Sunday, May 22, 2 …
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Portland Ballet: Current/Classic
The Portland Ballet’s spring concert, Current/Classic, is a mixed-repertoire program of contemporary and classical pieces that showcase the academy’s advanced company dancers. Two concerts will take place Friday, May 13 …
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OCT’s Twelfth Night
The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children’s Theater (OCT) presents Twelfth Night as the third and final production of their 2021-22 season. The 90-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy features …
City Without Altar
As Season 38 comes to a close, Milagro is proud to produce, in collaboration with Teatro Luna West and Urban Theater Company, a new play by Dominican-American playwright, Jasminne Mendez. …
Frida and Diego Are Here
IDEAL PDX, a collaborative group of Latino artists established in 2010, has partnered with the Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave., on a mural in the Schnitzer Sculpture Court …
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May at Alberta Rose
May brings another full schedule of performances at Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St. A couple of highlights are Stephanie Schneiderman and John Gorka. Stephanie Schneiderman, with her full …
Collaborations 2022: Re/emergence
Cascadia Composers proudly presents their spring concert Saturday, May 14, 7:30 pm at Lincoln Hall, Room 75 on the Portland State University Campus. The performance showcases the variety and depth …
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Vestal Social Justice Night
Montavilla’s Vestal Elementary expands their annual Social Justice Night this year in partnership with PSU’s Artist as Citizen Initiative and Montavilla Jazz Thursday, May 26 starting at 4:30 pm. The …
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Mt. Tabor Art Walk
Now in its 15th year, the Mt. Tabor Art Walk, a juried show and sale, returns Friday, May 20-Saturday, May 21, 10 am-5 pm. 36 Talented neighborhood artists will present …
Portland Storytellers at Artichoke
Released into the wild after months cooped up on the Zoom stage, Portland Storytellers’ Guild members Mike Devenney and Chuck McConnell step onto the Café Artichoke stage with stories reflecting …
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Asian Resilience and Joy
On May 9, Fear No Music continues its landmark 30th Anniversary Season with Asian Resilience & Joy, an exuberant celebration of new work by composers from the vast Asian diaspora. …
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Feathers, Furs and Fins
The featured group show at Sidestreet Arts for May celebrates the majesty of whales, the sly canniness of crows and much more. Feathers, Fins & Fur runs Thursday, May 5-Sunday, …
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Live Comedy at Gigantic
Gigantic Brewing kicked off their first free “First Thursday” comedy show in April and the laughs continue the first Thursday of each month. Seth Allen’s Live Comedy Extravaganza offers brings …
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Movie Madness University
Movie Madness University at the Miniplex, 4320 SE Belmont, offers both multi-week and single week options for “movie lovers to learn stuff” in May. For those who can only commit …
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Last Stop on Market Street
Oregon Children’s Theatre is wrapping up its 2021-22 season with Last Stop on Market Street, a musical story about CJ and his grandmother taking a journey through their neighborhood on …
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The Texicana Mamas
The Portland Folk Music Society welcomes The Texicana Mamas with their songs of love and desperation, family and celebration, borders and walls and the yearning for a new life to …
Youth Jazz Jam at Artichoke
The featured show in May at Artichoke Music is the LIT Youth Jazz Jam, taking place Saturdays May 14, 21 and 28, 3-5 pm. The structured jam session is designed …
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April at Sidestreet Arts
April’s featured artists at Sidestreet Arts, 140 SE 28th Ave., are Ha Austin and Michael Lam. Their works will be on display and available for purchase Thursdays-Sundays, 12-5 pm through …
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PJCE Welcomes New Executive Director
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) has recently welcomed a new Executive Director succeeding Douglas Detrick, who served the organization 2013-2022. Meg Marrow, also known as Meg Samples when DJ-ing on …
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Ruth Ross at Pushdot Studio
Ruth Ross’ exhibit, “August 6, 1945 • 8:15 a.m.” kicks off with an opening reception at Pushdot Studio Friday, April 8, 6-8 pm. The works in the exhibit were inspired …
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Dolly Parton Sequel
Comic book and graphic novel publisher TidalWave Comics has released an all new, 24-page comic book sequel to the best-selling “Female Force: Dolly Parton,” the latest entry in the comic …
Caminos del Flamenco
The Espacio Flamenco student show “Los Caminos del Flamenco” will be performed at Imago Theater for one night only, Saturday, April 16. The performance is an opportunity for the professional …
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Cantores in Ecclesia
Cantores in Ecclesia, conducted by David Hill, performs James MacMillan’s Seven Last Words from the Cross Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 pm at St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave. …
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Buckman Art Show & Sell
The Buckman Art Show and Sell returns to Buckman Elementary (SE Stark St. and 16th Ave.) in person for its 32nd year Saturday, April 9, 10 am-5 pm. The event …
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Hitting the Alberta Rose Stage in April
Alberta Rose has a full slate of shows in April and is no longer requiring masks or proof of vaccination, although both are highly recommended and encouraged. Seattle band Rise …
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Antigone At The Border
Antigone At The Border is the new onstage production at Milagro Theatre. The story is based on Sophocles’ epic about a headstrong girl who speaks truth to power in a …
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The Festival of Migrating Crows
The Festival of Migrating Crows wants to combine your poetry, theater, dance, film and visual art into a celebration of Portland’s migrating wonders, to honor these flying trickster friends. Portland …
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Heavy Metal Headbang
Books with Pictures presents Melissa Meszaros reading from her new book, Heavy Metal Headbang. It’s in the store at 1401 SE Division St., Friday, March 11, 5 pm. Meszaros was …
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A Walk in the Woods
A Walk In The Woods is the March group show at Sidestreet Arts, 140 SE 28th Ave., opening First Friday and up through March 27. The exhibit pays tribute to …
Alberta Rose March Music
Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St., presents live performance of many flavors each month. Here’s a taste of March’s music shows: Friday, March 4, 8 pm – Pert Near …
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On the Laurelthirst Stage
The Laurelthirst Pub’s live music calendar for March looks a lot like it did in the Before Times. Shows are free unless a cover is listed. This month’s highlights: • …
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Humbird At Strum
Minneapolis based indie folk artists Humbird fly into Portland, celebrating the release of their sophomore album, Still Life. The tour goes through 10 states, landing here Saturday, March 26 in …
Sharing the SALT
SALT – A story of the land and landscape is a new show of photos by Sandra Marill Chandler, up on the walls of Pushdot Studio through March 31. The …
Raising Hazel & Spring Cleaning Sale
Raising Hazel perform in concert, Saturday, March 5 at Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd. It’s an 8 pm live in-person show simulcast on Artichoke’s YouTube and Facebook channels. Tickets …
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Robots Don’t Tell Jokes
Robots Don’t Tell Jokes is the third album of fun songs for families by children’s songwriter, Kelli Welli. Welli (aka Kelli Caldwell) performs for kids and has released two award-winning …
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Short Takes March 2022
Music Millennium’s In-Store Series returns to 3158 E. Burnside St. this month featuring: Friday, March 11, 6 pm, Portland Punk Band Glacier Veins, in performance and signing their new album, …
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Robin and Linda Williams Concert
Beloved folk duo Robin and Linda Williams return to the Rose City for a Portland FolkSong concert Saturday, February 19. This year finds them performing as a duo again. Michigan …
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Fertile Ground Fest Streams On
The 13th Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, continues through Sunday, February 6. FG22 features in-person and online programming. Here’s two of many on-demand suggestions: Dorothy’s Dictionary by EM Lewis …
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Live Music at Laurelthirst Pub
The Laurelthirst Pub is back doing what it does best, presenting live music nightly, often free and always good. This came straight from the Thirst’s mouth: “We shut down for …
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Winterfolk, Carsie Blanton Peter Rowan & Mother Hips
Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St., presents live performance in music, spoken word and acrobatics each month. There’s plenty good evenings a-coming too! A few of February’s highlights: • Saturday, …
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Blue Cranes: Voices
Portland jazz ensemble Blue Cranes have released their fifth album, Voices. The ensemble has a live show as a part of the 2022 PDX Jazz Fest, Saturday, February 26, 6 …
122nd
Portland’s Talilo Marfil is a Filipino-American hip-hop recording artist and two-time RACC Grant Award Winner. His latest video single, 122nd, was made with a sense of urgency after a year …
Hearts and Flowers
February’s returning daylight brings Sidestreet Arts’ annual Hearts and Flowers Group Show in the gallery at 140 SE 28th Ave. Artists Phyllis Flury, Anna Magruder, John Opie, Gail Owen and …
CMNW Double Concert Live and Streaming
Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) presents a double header of concerts this month at The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave. Built in 1882, it is the oldest Portland church still …
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Reel Movies at Clinton Street Theater
Clinton Street Theater is open for in-person screenings and their calendar is full and brimming over with art house and foreign films, many you may not see anywhere else. The …
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Tribute: Betty White
TidalWave Comics’ Tribute: Betty White celebrates the extraordinary life of the actor, writer, wit and humanitarian who was a celebrated Hollywood presence for seven-plus decades. It includes her renowned love of …
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Afternoon Shows at Artichoke
Artichoke Community Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd., adds Sunday afternoon shows to their February series, a great idea in these days of early darkness. • Sunday, February 6, A Fine …
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The Print Matrix
Sidestreet Arts’ January group show is The Print Matrix and the artists’ mediums and visions are many and varied. The show runs January 7-30 at 140 SE 28th Ave. Rosie …
Bakersfield Mist
triangle productions! begins the year with Bakersfield Mist, a comedy written by Stephen Sacks and based on a true story. The play runs January 27-February 12. Maude (Helen Raptis) is a …
PJCE Winter Concerts
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble’s (PJCE) winter season opens Saturday, January 8 with a concert featuring a quintet from the Young Jazz Composers Program. The concert starts at 7:30 pm at …
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Old Soul Roots and Lunatics
Alberta Rose Theatre’s January has live music, spoken word and acrobatics in store. Full vaccination and masks required for entry for all shows. Two highlights from this month: • Wednesday, …
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A New Year at Artichoke
Artichoke Community Music kicks off the new year with live music on their stage in the store at 2007 SE Powell Blvd. First Friday Blues with Lloyd Jones, January 7, …
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The Entire City
The Entire City is a new hour-long, biweekly podcast featuring co-hosts Alexander Hogan and Steve Ellerhoff who discuss a different pair of short stories each time. Connections between the tales …
Milagro’s Duende de Lorca
Milagro’s new stage presentation, Duende de Lorca, follows the early life of Surrealist poet Federico García Lorca. At age 27, as a struggling artist living with his parents, his puppet …
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