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Art In The Pearl®, Portland Oregon’s annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, occurs every year on Labor Day weekend. The 29th annual festival will occur Labor Day Weekend, 2025 in the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks -August 30, August 31, and September 1, 2025.

Hours:
10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday (August 30 and August 31, 2025)
10am-4pm, Monday (September 1, 2025)

The Festival is FREE and requires NO TICKETS for entry. Art In The Pearl has been named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country (source: Art Fair Source Book). Our festival fills the Northwest Portland Park blocks with hand made artworks and their makers, food, crafts demonstrations and hands-on activities for people of all ages.

Art In The Pearl®, Portland Oregon’s annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, occurs every year on Labor Day weekend. The 29th annual festival will occur Labor Day Weekend, 2025 in the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks -August 30, August 31, and September 1, 2025.

Hours:
10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday (August 30 and August 31, 2025)
10am-4pm, Monday (September 1, 2025)

The Festival is FREE and requires NO TICKETS for entry. Art In The Pearl has been named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country (source: Art Fair Source Book). Our festival fills the Northwest Portland Park blocks with hand made artworks and their makers, food, crafts demonstrations and hands-on activities for people of all ages.

Art In The Pearl®, Portland Oregon’s annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, occurs every year on Labor Day weekend. The 29th annual festival will occur Labor Day Weekend, 2025 in the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks -August 30, August 31, and September 1, 2025.

Hours:
10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday (August 30 and August 31, 2025)
10am-4pm, Monday (September 1, 2025)

The Festival is FREE and requires NO TICKETS for entry. Art In The Pearl has been named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country (source: Art Fair Source Book). Our festival fills the Northwest Portland Park blocks with hand made artworks and their makers, food, crafts demonstrations and hands-on activities for people of all ages.

Meet your new Boyfriends.
What began in 2023 as a group of friends harmonizing for fun has grown into a joyful, tight-knit vocal ensemble known for bold energy, tender moments, and infectious camaraderie.
Unapologetically expressive and emotionally tuned-in, Boyfriends are deeply committed to the power of community through music, offering a warm, affirming space for anyone who’s ever found belonging in a choir room—or longed to.

Follow their journey on Instagram @boyfriends_sing for behind-the-scenes moments, show dates, and a steady stream of vocal goodness.

For tickets and more information, visit tocportland.org.

Evren Ozel, recent Bronze Medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, brings a voice at once luminous and deeply human. His playing has been praised for its incandescence and transcendence, qualities that transform familiar repertoire into something newly discovered. With phrasing that breathes naturally and a sense of musical architecture that unfolds with uncommon sincerity, Ozel invites listeners not just to hear the music, but to feel it from within.

His program traces a vivid journey across style and century—from the brilliance of Scarlatti and the poetic inwardness of Beethoven, through Bartók’s elemental landscapes and Fauré’s nocturnal glow, to the virtuosic theater of Schumann’s Carnaval. Each work opens a different emotional world, and together they promise an afternoon of discovery, reflection, and exhilaration.

Single ticket prices: Keyboard view $63 Non-keyboard view $53

For tickets and more information, visit portlandpiano.org.

An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s

Join New Wave Opera for Atoms & Artifacts, an exploration of the perceptions & experiences of historical women. This production features the west coast premieres of two 60-minute operas: Marie Curie Learns to Swim by Jessica Rudman & Kendra Preston Leonard and Alice Tierney by Melissa Dunphy & Jacqueline Goldfinger.

Performed in English with supertitles. One performance (TBD) will have ASL interpretation. Recommended for audiences 13 and up. Content includes short comedic profanity and brief mention of sex work.

For tickets and more information, visit newwaveopera.org.

Join New Wave Opera for Atoms & Artifacts, an exploration of the perceptions & experiences of historical women. This production features the west coast premieres of two 60-minute operas: Marie Curie Learns to Swim by Jessica Rudman & Kendra Preston Leonard and Alice Tierney by Melissa Dunphy & Jacqueline Goldfinger.

Performed in English with supertitles. One performance (TBD) will have ASL interpretation. Recommended for audiences 13 and up. Content includes short comedic profanity and brief mention of sex work.

For tickets and more information, visit newwaveopera.org.

Join New Wave Opera for Atoms & Artifacts, an exploration of the perceptions & experiences of historical women. This production features the west coast premieres of two 60-minute operas: Marie Curie Learns to Swim by Jessica Rudman & Kendra Preston Leonard and Alice Tierney by Melissa Dunphy & Jacqueline Goldfinger.

Performed in English with supertitles. One performance (TBD) will have ASL interpretation. Recommended for audiences 13 and up. Content includes short comedic profanity and brief mention of sex work.

For tickets and more information, visit newwaveopera.org.

The WORLD PREMIERE of a new one-person post-apocalyptic drama, locally written and produced in Portland.

“It was 25 years ago when the first of us came online. Now, we face a future in which humans may no longer exist.”

What can or should the sentient machines do without the humans they were built to serve? What meaning or value does “humanity” have in a world without humans? What went wrong, who is to blame, and how can robots process grief?

From the machines working on the frontlines of healthcare, an Emissary steps forward to try and find the answers.

CONTENT WARNING: This is a post-apocalyptic one-person play that explores topics of grief, death, suicide, and the very meaning of existence.

Written and Produced by William Thomas Berk
Directed by Mishelle Apalategui
Starring Gabrielle Bosso

Open captioning available at all performances.

Running September 26-28, October 3-5 at Chapel Theatre.

Cost: Tickets are on a sliding scale, with a $15 minimum charge.

The WORLD PREMIERE of a new one-person post-apocalyptic drama, locally written and produced in Portland.

“It was 25 years ago when the first of us came online. Now, we face a future in which humans may no longer exist.”

What can or should the sentient machines do without the humans they were built to serve? What meaning or value does “humanity” have in a world without humans? What went wrong, who is to blame, and how can robots process grief?

From the machines working on the frontlines of healthcare, an Emissary steps forward to try and find the answers.

CONTENT WARNING: This is a post-apocalyptic one-person play that explores topics of grief, death, suicide, and the very meaning of existence.

Written and Produced by William Thomas Berk
Directed by Mishelle Apalategui
Starring Gabrielle Bosso

Open captioning available at all performances.

Running September 26-28, October 3-5 at Chapel Theatre.

Cost: Tickets are on a sliding scale, with a $15 minimum charge.

The WORLD PREMIERE of a new one-person post-apocalyptic drama, locally written and produced in Portland.

“It was 25 years ago when the first of us came online. Now, we face a future in which humans may no longer exist.”

What can or should the sentient machines do without the humans they were built to serve? What meaning or value does “humanity” have in a world without humans? What went wrong, who is to blame, and how can robots process grief?

From the machines working on the frontlines of healthcare, an Emissary steps forward to try and find the answers.

CONTENT WARNING: This is a post-apocalyptic one-person play that explores topics of grief, death, suicide, and the very meaning of existence.

Written and Produced by William Thomas Berk
Directed by Mishelle Apalategui
Starring Gabrielle Bosso

Open captioning available at all performances.

Running September 26-28, October 3-5 at Chapel Theatre.

Cost: Tickets are on a sliding scale, with a $15 minimum charge.

The WORLD PREMIERE of a new one-person post-apocalyptic drama, locally written and produced in Portland.

“It was 25 years ago when the first of us came online. Now, we face a future in which humans may no longer exist.”

What can or should the sentient machines do without the humans they were built to serve? What meaning or value does “humanity” have in a world without humans? What went wrong, who is to blame, and how can robots process grief?

From the machines working on the frontlines of healthcare, an Emissary steps forward to try and find the answers.

CONTENT WARNING: This is a post-apocalyptic one-person play that explores topics of grief, death, suicide, and the very meaning of existence.

Written and Produced by William Thomas Berk
Directed by Mishelle Apalategui
Starring Gabrielle Bosso

Open captioning available at all performances.

Running September 26-28, October 3-5 at Chapel Theatre.

Cost: Tickets are on a sliding scale, with a $15 minimum charge.

The WORLD PREMIERE of a new one-person post-apocalyptic drama, locally written and produced in Portland.

“It was 25 years ago when the first of us came online. Now, we face a future in which humans may no longer exist.”

What can or should the sentient machines do without the humans they were built to serve? What meaning or value does “humanity” have in a world without humans? What went wrong, who is to blame, and how can robots process grief?

From the machines working on the frontlines of healthcare, an Emissary steps forward to try and find the answers.

CONTENT WARNING: This is a post-apocalyptic one-person play that explores topics of grief, death, suicide, and the very meaning of existence.

Written and Produced by William Thomas Berk
Directed by Mishelle Apalategui
Starring Gabrielle Bosso

Open captioning available at all performances.

Running September 26-28, October 3-5 at Chapel Theatre.

Cost: Tickets are on a sliding scale, with a $15 minimum charge.

Oregon Repertory Singers present a powerful and personal concert for choir, orchestra, and narration: Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope. This groundbreaking ten-movement work—dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and breast health—will be performed on October 11, 2025, at the iconic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Premiered in 2000 with narrator Maya Angelou, the piece takes the audience on a deeply personal emotional journey through ten musical movements interwoven with compelling spoken narration designed to inspire and educate. Written by ten American composers, this collaborative work shines a light on the importance of early detection and the ongoing need for research and support through the stories of individuals, families, caregivers, and medical professionals.

As part of the 25th anniversary of its premiere, ensembles around the country are presenting this concert in more than ten major cities, culminating in a finale performance at Lincoln Center in New York in November. Oregon Repertory Singers is presenting the Northwest premiere in Portland during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In service of Oregon Repertory Singers’ mission to enrich lives through exceptional choral music and meaningful community engagement, a portion of net ticket revenue will be donated to Pink Lemonade Project, a regional nonprofit that provides critical resources and services to individuals facing breast cancer in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choir high school singers will perform alongside ORS for this landmark concert.

For tickets and more information, visit orsingers.org.

All Classical Radio is a proud media sponsor of this event.

Choral Arts Ensemble of Portland’s 57th season is a tribute to the depth of human experience. From the haunting intimacy of Verdi’s Requiem in a rarely heard chamber arrangement, to the luminous spirituality of Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare and Ola Gjeilo’s Dreamweaver, this season balances the profound and the transcendent. Our collaboration with Pacific Youth Choir in “Convergence” turns to the elemental forces of Water and Earth for inspiration, while Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil closes the season with an unforgettable meditation on grief, memory, and healing. Don’t miss this season of boundary-breaking choral works that reach the heart and stir the soul.

For tickets and more information, visit portlandschoir.org

Choral Arts Ensemble of Portland’s 57th season is a tribute to the depth of human experience. From the haunting intimacy of Verdi’s Requiem in a rarely heard chamber arrangement, to the luminous spirituality of Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare and Ola Gjeilo’s Dreamweaver, this season balances the profound and the transcendent. Our collaboration with Pacific Youth Choir in “Convergence” turns to the elemental forces of Water and Earth for inspiration, while Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil closes the season with an unforgettable meditation on grief, memory, and healing. Don’t miss this season of boundary-breaking choral works that reach the heart and stir the soul.

For tickets and more information, visit portlandschoir.org

A few repeating notes. Infinite possibilities. PBO explores how Baroque composers built entire musical worlds upon a ground bass—the steady heartbeat of their music. Beginning with Purcell’s delicate chamber works and Pachelbel’s iconic Canon in D, the program expands into the vibrant orchestral textures of Muffat, Albinoni, Vivaldi, and Handel.

Whether playful, elegant, or profound, these pieces remind us that repetition is not stagnation but a foundation for endless invention.

Join us one hour before the performance for a pre-concert talk about the program.

Sat. Oct 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Sun. Oct 19, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

A few repeating notes. Infinite possibilities. PBO explores how Baroque composers built entire musical worlds upon a ground bass—the steady heartbeat of their music. Beginning with Purcell’s delicate chamber works and Pachelbel’s iconic Canon in D, the program expands into the vibrant orchestral textures of Muffat, Albinoni, Vivaldi, and Handel.

Whether playful, elegant, or profound, these pieces remind us that repetition is not stagnation but a foundation for endless invention.

Join us one hour before the performance for a pre-concert talk about the program.

Sat. Oct 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Sun. Oct 19, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

The open-hearted, introspective M. Ward brings a signature collection to the Symphony during our 2025 Sounds Like Portland Festival.
Presenting songs from his album For Beginners, M. Ward showcases impeccable songwriting prowess that has evolved over the years, his expansive sound transforming from low-fi home recordings to electric, radio-ready stompers. A seasoned Symphony collaborator known for his ability to capture musical richness and a keen eye that lets him see through to the soul of the music at hand, this dynamic concert promises to deliver for M. Ward fans of any vintage.
This concert marks the Oregon Symphony’s first performance at Revolution Hall and is guaranteed to be one you won’t want to miss.

Tickets available online, click learn more to be directed to the site.

Love and longing take center stage in this enchanting program of Baroque treasures. Curated by the radiant soprano Arwen Myers and fan-favorite John Lenti, this program explores passion and heartache through the music of Barbara Strozzi, Biagio Marini, and Alessandro Scarlatti.

Grounded by exquisite passacaglias from Frescobaldi and Biber, this intimate performance—woven with lute, theorbo, harpsichord, and organ—promises a journey of deep emotion and stunning virtuosity.

Join us one hour before the performance for a pre-concert talk about the program.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

In Medio’s fifth season begins with Passage, a concert around the theme of death and transcendence. Throughout the concert, we will explore the myriad ways humanity responds to the end of life and grapple with the ineffable question of what comes next.

The centerpiece of the concert is a twenty-minute composition, Triptych, by Irish composer Tarik O’Regan, which requires a nine-person string orchestra and has not been performed in Oregon since 2014. Other highlights of the program include When David Heard by Eric Whitacre and Amihan by Filipino composer Ily Matthew Maniano.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of inspiration and solace as we explore life’s greatest mystery.

Saturday, November 1, 7:00 pm
Augustana Lutheran, 2710 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Sunday, November 2, 3:00 pm
St. Philip Neri, 2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

For more information, visit inmediochoir.org.

In Medio’s fifth season begins with Passage, a concert around the theme of death and transcendence. Throughout the concert, we will explore the myriad ways humanity responds to the end of life and grapple with the ineffable question of what comes next.

The centerpiece of the concert is a twenty-minute composition, Triptych, by Irish composer Tarik O’Regan, which requires a nine-person string orchestra and has not been performed in Oregon since 2014. Other highlights of the program include When David Heard by Eric Whitacre and Amihan by Filipino composer Ily Matthew Maniano.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of inspiration and solace as we explore life’s greatest mystery.

Saturday, November 1, 7:00 pm
Augustana Lutheran, 2710 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Sunday, November 2, 3:00 pm
St. Philip Neri, 2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

For more information, visit inmediochoir.org.

We open Season 102 with a program that pairs personal roots with bold new voices. Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy is a piece deeply connected to Music Director David Hattner, who first encountered it as a high school clarinetist. Its vivid storytelling and daring writing for winds left an indelible mark, making this a meaningful way to launch the season and spotlight the wind section.

Grainger’s Duke of Marlborough Fanfare adds a ceremonial flair, while Gabriela Ortiz’s La Calaca adds vibrant, rhythmically alive energy rooted in Día de los Muertos traditions.

The program also features Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”, performed by PYP’s own Lucy Joo, winner of the 2025 Portland Piano International Concerto Competition. This towering masterpiece takes on new depth when played by one of our own.

This is a special All Ages Concert. This one-hour event is perfect for new listeners and families and will also provide time for folks to ask questions and learn more about Baroque music and the instruments used to create historically-inspired musical events.

This event has a special price of $5-10 to help welcome in more music lovers that have long-been curious about what a Portland Baroque Orchestra production is like.

What music will be performed?
Revel in the rich sonorities of two harpsichords in lively conversation, showcasing the wit and virtuosity of J.S. Bach and his son C.P.E. Bach. Anchored by Lully’s stately Passacaille, the program unfolds with Telemann’s vibrant Ouverture Suite, playfully bridging Baroque complexity and early Classical elegance.

The centerpiece: two sparkling harpsichord concertos—C.P.E.’s bold and unpredictable Concerto in F Major and J.S. Bach’s dramatic Concerto in C Minor. A rare performance of dueling keyboards bursting with energy.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

Revel in the rich sonorities of two harpsichords in lively conversation, showcasing the wit and virtuosity of J.S. Bach and his son C.P.E. Bach. Anchored by Lully’s stately Passacaille, the program unfolds with Telemann’s vibrant Ouverture Suite, playfully bridging Baroque complexity and early Classical elegance.

The centerpiece: two sparkling harpsichord concertos—C.P.E.’s bold and unpredictable Concerto in F Major and J.S. Bach’s dramatic Concerto in C Minor. A rare performance of dueling keyboards bursting with energy, contrast, and sheer musical brilliance.

Sat. Nov 15, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Sat. Nov 16, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

There is a special one-hour, all-ages performance on November 15 at 2:00 PM.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

Revel in the rich sonorities of two harpsichords in lively conversation, showcasing the wit and virtuosity of J.S. Bach and his son C.P.E. Bach. Anchored by Lully’s stately Passacaille, the program unfolds with Telemann’s vibrant Ouverture Suite, playfully bridging Baroque complexity and early Classical elegance.

The centerpiece: two sparkling harpsichord concertos—C.P.E.’s bold and unpredictable Concerto in F Major and J.S. Bach’s dramatic Concerto in C Minor. A rare performance of dueling keyboards bursting with energy, contrast, and sheer musical brilliance.

Sat. Nov 15, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Sat. Nov 16, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

There is a special one-hour, all-ages performance on November 15 at 2:00 PM.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as
it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor.

Under the dynamic guest direction of Jos van Veldhoven, this year’s performance promises to be an unforgettable musical event. With world-class soloists and the vibrant debut of Portland Baroque Voices infusing every note with passion, power, and soul-stirring emotion, this Messiah will be a truly transcendent experience.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as
it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor.

Under the dynamic guest direction of Jos van Veldhoven, this year’s performance promises to be an unforgettable musical event. With world-class soloists and the vibrant debut of Portland Baroque Voices infusing every note with passion, power, and soul-stirring emotion, this Messiah will be a truly transcendent experience.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as
it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor.

Under the dynamic guest direction of Jos van Veldhoven, this year’s performance promises to be an unforgettable musical event. With world-class soloists and the vibrant debut of Portland Baroque Voices infusing every note with passion, power, and soul-stirring emotion, this Messiah will be a truly transcendent experience.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

Bring some popcorn spirit into your holiday season! This year’s 64th Annual Concert-at-Christmas delivers festive cheer through cinematic sound, theatrical energy, and cherished tradition. Bruce Stark’s Popcorn Fantasia makes its world premiere, a lighthearted and imaginative tribute to film music. Leonard Bernstein’s Suite from On the Waterfront follows, rich in emotional intensity and urban drama.

The second half bursts with joy: Rimsky-Korsakov’s Dance of the Tumblers, Broadway hits from Wicked, and a nostalgic encore, John Williams’ Raiders March, performed by the PYP Alumni Orchestra. This program is a reminder that great music doesn’t always have to be “serious” to be deeply meaningful.