Cultural Events Calendar

Celebrated violinist Gil Shaham showcases “the queen of instruments” in Bruch’s Romantic Concerto. Then, think of Pictures as a musical gallery crawl. Come along as your “mind’s ears” conjure the pictures on exhibit—ten in all, plus “traveling music” in-between—starting with the “Promenade,” as the viewer strides into the gallery. Highlights include eerie Parisian “Catacombs” and “The Great Gate of Kiev,” shaking you with the tumultuous pealing of bells in the grand finale.

For more information about tickets and pricing, visit www.orsymphony.org

Metaphors for sonata form abound, but very few of these (a hero’s journey, a debate, a three-tiered cake) make this classical structure as relevant and as accessible as Tamara Stefanovich’s relating it to a paper doll: One unchanging silhouette wearing radically different costumes across baroque, classical, and modern eras. When Stefanovich returns to Portland Piano International on February 8, prepare to be plunged into a realm of sound spanning the gamut of musical invention and pianistic development.

First come father J.S. Bach and son C.P.E. Bach establishing the blueprint, then three jewel-like Scarlatti sonatas compressing entire worlds into minutes, and Antonio Soler’s Spanish melancholy concentrated to almost unbearable density. Then watch as Bartók explodes that same form from within—percussive, folk-inflected, straining against its container yet somehow more focused because of it—before Hindemith proves that 20th-century invention and neoclassical discipline can coexist in perfect balance. By the end of this recital, expect to be deeply nourished musically, and to have a completely new understanding of how the same structure can underpin vastly diverse soundscapes.

One of the world’s leading interpreters of contemporary piano repertoire, Stefanovich brings great authority to the PPI stage. Her Grammy-nominated recording of Bartók’s Concerto with Pierre-Laurent Aimard and the London Symphony Orchestra under Pierre Boulez proves she understands what this music demands. She regularly performs with The Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and London Symphony Orchestra at venues including Wigmore Hall and Philharmonie Berlin. Her innovative band SDLW won the German Record Critics’ Award in 2024. This is more than great music played beautifully—it is an afternoon that reimagines the musical conversation between centuries.

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

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

Each year, PDXWLF fills empty retail windows, storefronts, hotel lobbies, and local businesses with captivating light-based art installations, bringing the festival’s magic to unexpected corners of the city. Always check the program page before you head out!

The full program and Festival map will be released in January at pdxwlf.com.

February 6-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
unless otherwise noted

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

Each year, PDXWLF fills empty retail windows, storefronts, hotel lobbies, and local businesses with captivating light-based art installations, bringing the festival’s magic to unexpected corners of the city. Always check the program page before you head out!

The full program and Festival map will be released in January at pdxwlf.com.

February 6-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
unless otherwise noted

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

Each year, PDXWLF fills empty retail windows, storefronts, hotel lobbies, and local businesses with captivating light-based art installations, bringing the festival’s magic to unexpected corners of the city. Always check the program page before you head out!

The full program and Festival map will be released in January at pdxwlf.com.

February 6-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
unless otherwise noted

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

Worldwide pianist Hokyong Choi, who has presented solo recitals and touring concerto performances in the United States, Korea, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Vietnam, brings her musical vision to Piano Music Through the Ages. This recital reveals her refined artistry, uniting historical insight with expressive depth across contrasting piano styles.

This program traces the evolution of piano music across eras, from Mozart’s classical clarity to Schubert’s depth, Liszt’s romantic virtuosity, and Ravel’s refined modern colors, revealing how expression, form, and sound transformed over time.

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

Each year, PDXWLF fills empty retail windows, storefronts, hotel lobbies, and local businesses with captivating light-based art installations, bringing the festival’s magic to unexpected corners of the city. Always check the program page before you head out!

The full program and Festival map will be released in January at pdxwlf.com.

February 6-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
unless otherwise noted

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

The 2026 Portland Winter Light Festival illuminates the city with large-scale interactive art, performances, and pop-up installations across Portland’s storefronts, public spaces, and more.

Glow Bar is back, and brighter than ever for 2026! This pop-up event series once again transforms a space in the heart of the Central City, with more open days, more art, more programming, more DJs and new collaborations!

Wednesday, February 11th
Tabor Dance: 6pm – 10pm

To learn more, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

Each year, PDXWLF fills empty retail windows, storefronts, hotel lobbies, and local businesses with captivating light-based art installations, bringing the festival’s magic to unexpected corners of the city. Always check the program page before you head out!

The full program and Festival map will be released in January at pdxwlf.com.

February 6-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
unless otherwise noted

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

The 2026 Portland Winter Light Festival illuminates the city with large-scale interactive art, performances, and pop-up installations across Portland’s storefronts, public spaces, and more.

Glow Bar is back, and brighter than ever for 2026! This pop-up event series once again transforms a space in the heart of the Central City, with more open days, more art, more programming, more DJs and new collaborations!

Thursday, February 12th
Glow Fusion by PB&J: 6pm – 10pm

To learn more, visit pdxwlf.com

Immerse yourself in medieval Scotland, following the slow corrosive effect of unchecked ambition in the main character of Macbeth. Directed by Alisa Stewart, this compelling production plunges into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. Featuring live musicians performing a haunting soundscape inspired by the music of RADIOHEAD, and innovative choreography that moves with the magical sounds. The rule of threes haunts this land that will be controlled by the witches, and man’s desire for power.

Be advised that the production features fake blood, flashing lights, fog, haze, and depictions of violence

Audiences will be seated for this performance. Choose from reserved and general admission seats. Audiences seated in the order of arrival. Come early for best choice.

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

This year’s theme, “All The Little Things,” celebrates the small moments of wonder that connect us, an idea that beautifully reflects the Light Festival’s evolution. Pioneer Courthouse Square, the World Trade Center and the Electric Blocks in the Central Eastside will be activated on Friday and Saturday nights with dozens of art installations and performances.

Open Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
February 6-7 & 13-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Pioneer Courthouse Square:
701 SW 6th Avenue

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

This year’s theme, “All The Little Things,” celebrates the small moments of wonder that connect us, an idea that beautifully reflects the Light Festival’s evolution. Pioneer Courthouse Square, the World Trade Center and the Electric Blocks in the Central Eastside will be activated on Friday and Saturday nights with dozens of art installations and performances.

Open Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
February 6-7 & 13-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

World Trade Center:
131 SW Salmon Street

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

This year’s theme, “All The Little Things,” celebrates the small moments of wonder that connect us, an idea that beautifully reflects the Light Festival’s evolution. Pioneer Courthouse Square, the World Trade Center and the Electric Blocks in the Central Eastside will be activated on Friday and Saturday nights with dozens of art installations and performances.

Open Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
February 6-7 & 13-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Electric Blocks:
236 SE Clay

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

Each year, PDXWLF fills empty retail windows, storefronts, hotel lobbies, and local businesses with captivating light-based art installations, bringing the festival’s magic to unexpected corners of the city. Always check the program page before you head out!

The full program and Festival map will be released in January at pdxwlf.com.

February 6-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
unless otherwise noted

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

The 2026 Portland Winter Light Festival illuminates the city with large-scale interactive art, performances, and pop-up installations across Portland’s storefronts, public spaces, and more.

Glow Bar is back, and brighter than ever for 2026! This pop-up event series once again transforms a space in the heart of the Central City, with more open days, more art, more programming, more DJs and new collaborations!

Friday, February 13th
Tardigrade On The Town: 7pm – 7:30pm
WHYNOT: 8pm – Midnight

To learn more, visit pdxwlf.com

Laissez les bons temps rouler! The Cathedral Schola shines in an evening of musical theatre favorites and jazz standards, bringing a touch of Mardi Gras to this year’s cabaret stage.

Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and drinks—and try your luck at the silent auction, packed with getaways, gifts, and one-of-a-kind experiences.

This annual favorite is a chance to see the singers of the Cathedral Schola like you’ve never seen them before—all while supporting the Choir and Choir School’s 2026 residency at Durham Cathedral in the UK.

For tickets and more information, visit trinity-episcopal.org.

Geography of a Horse Dreamer
By Sam Shepard
Mystery, Satire, Fantasy, Parody, Comedic, Horrific

“Imago’s remounting rescues a thrilling thoroughbred of a work sadly stabled for far too long.” The Oregonian

Shepard’s folly, poetry and dark humor in Geography of a Horse Dreamer (1974) seems to be a riff off his rock-music battle for stardom in his renowned work A Tooth of Crime (1972), where Shepard fuses rock and roll, drugs and crime to populate a world of a fireball-music gang leader Hoss who is crazed about fame. These fantasy universes are overflowing with the passion and angst for art, love for the American West and Shepard’s disillusionment with the American Dream.

Immerse yourself in medieval Scotland, following the slow corrosive effect of unchecked ambition in the main character of Macbeth. Directed by Alisa Stewart, this compelling production plunges into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. Featuring live musicians performing a haunting soundscape inspired by the music of RADIOHEAD, and innovative choreography that moves with the magical sounds. The rule of threes haunts this land that will be controlled by the witches, and man’s desire for power.

Be advised that the production features fake blood, flashing lights, fog, haze, and depictions of violence

Audiences will be seated for this performance. Choose from reserved and general admission seats. Audiences seated in the order of arrival. Come early for best choice.

Christopher Stowell after Marius Petipa

Awaken the Magic

On her sixteenth birthday, a cursed princess dances with her suitors—until the prick of a finger changes everything. A tale of magic, darkness, and a love worth waiting 100 years for.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, Christopher Stowell’s fairytale ballet marries tour-de-force dancing with sumptuous sets and costumes to create a story that will steal your heart.

“Hugely entertaining.” – The Oregonian
“An American Beauty.” – Oregon ArtsWatch

Featuring the OBT Orchestra

Tickets currently available by subscription only. Single tickets for The Sleeping Beauty will go on sale in October.

Acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane proclaimed that “if snow could sing, it would sing like Julie Fowlis.” Hailing from the Outer Hebrides and now based in the Highlands, Julie Fowlis is a multi-award winning singer whose music is deeply influenced by the Hebridean islands where she grew up and by the Highland landscapes where she now resides. Voted Musician of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2023, and with a career spanning several studio albums and numerous high profile collaborations, her ‘crystalline’ and ‘intoxicating’ vocals have enchanted audiences around the world.

She will forever be recognized for singing the theme songs to Brave, Disney Pixar’s Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning animated film, set in the ancient highlands of Scotland. One of these songs was long-listed for an Oscar. A winner of ‘Folk Singer of the Year’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Julie has graced stages around the world, from village halls in the Highlands to Carnegie Hall in New York, the Mozart Concert Hall in Vienna, The Philharmonie de Paris, Shakespeare’s Globe in London and the World Festival of Sacred Music in Fez, Morocco. She has collaborated with the BBC Concert Orchestra in the Royal Albert Hall for the Proms, sang live at the closing ceremony of the Ryder Cup in Chicago in 2012 to a TV audience of 500 million, an event that was only eclipsed by singing live at the opening ceremony of the Glasgow XX Commonwealth Games in 2014, to a TV audience of over 1 billion. Her voice has been streamed on Spotify alone over 200 million times, and has been heard in space on an official NASA astronaut playlist. She even has a lily flower named after her.

She was vocal coach for the Eric Whitacre Singers on the Dreamworks Animation How To Train Your Dragon 3: The New World (Cressida Cowell, score by John Powell) in Abbey Road Studios, London in 2018. She is also an artist with a genuine curiosity and ability for cross-over, and regularly sings and records in other languages. She currently performs and records with the folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs. A natural collaborator, she has performed with artists such as James Taylor, KT Tunstall, Chris Thile, Graham Coxon, Bill Whelan (Riverdance), electronica duo Valtos, Tommy Smith and the Scottish Jazz Orchestra, Nicola Benedetti, the Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Mary Chapin Carpenter. On June 5th 2024 she closed the official D-Day 80 Commemorations in Portsmouth, England with a live BBC TV performance of The Parting Glass with full orchestra and spectacular drone light show.

Christopher Stowell after Marius Petipa

Awaken the Magic

On her sixteenth birthday, a cursed princess dances with her suitors—until the prick of a finger changes everything. A tale of magic, darkness, and a love worth waiting 100 years for.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, Christopher Stowell’s fairytale ballet marries tour-de-force dancing with sumptuous sets and costumes to create a story that will steal your heart.

“Hugely entertaining.” – The Oregonian
“An American Beauty.” – Oregon ArtsWatch

Featuring the OBT Orchestra

Tickets currently available by subscription only. Single tickets for The Sleeping Beauty will go on sale in October.

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

This year’s theme, “All The Little Things,” celebrates the small moments of wonder that connect us, an idea that beautifully reflects the Light Festival’s evolution. Pioneer Courthouse Square, the World Trade Center and the Electric Blocks in the Central Eastside will be activated on Friday and Saturday nights with dozens of art installations and performances.

Open Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
February 6-7 & 13-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Pioneer Courthouse Square:
701 SW 6th Avenue

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

This year’s theme, “All The Little Things,” celebrates the small moments of wonder that connect us, an idea that beautifully reflects the Light Festival’s evolution. Pioneer Courthouse Square, the World Trade Center and the Electric Blocks in the Central Eastside will be activated on Friday and Saturday nights with dozens of art installations and performances.

Open Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
February 6-7 & 13-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

World Trade Center:
131 SW Salmon Street

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

This year’s theme, “All The Little Things,” celebrates the small moments of wonder that connect us, an idea that beautifully reflects the Light Festival’s evolution. Pioneer Courthouse Square, the World Trade Center and the Electric Blocks in the Central Eastside will be activated on Friday and Saturday nights with dozens of art installations and performances.

Open Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
February 6-7 & 13-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Electric Blocks:
236 SE Clay

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6–14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of joy across both sides of the Willamette River.

Each year, PDXWLF fills empty retail windows, storefronts, hotel lobbies, and local businesses with captivating light-based art installations, bringing the festival’s magic to unexpected corners of the city. Always check the program page before you head out!

The full program and Festival map will be released in January at pdxwlf.com.

February 6-14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
unless otherwise noted

For more information, visit pdxwlf.com

Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad have redefined classical guitar through six decades of unmatched innovation, virtuosity and ensemble artistry. Trained in a rich Brazilian musical tradition and guided by Monina Távora, a disciple of Andrés Segovia, the duo has inspired leading composers including Astor Piazzolla, Terry Riley, Radamés Gnattali and Roland Dyens, while Sérgio’s original works have become central pillars of their repertoire.

Celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2026, the Assads bring their Farewell Tour to the PSU Guitar Series. Their program spans folk, jazz, Latin traditions and masterful classical transcriptions from Bach, Rameau, Scarlatti, Debussy, Gershwin and Ginastera. A rare opportunity to experience one of the most influential guitar duos in history in an intimate concert setting.

SALEM PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “PASTORAL TAPESTRIES” THEMED CONCERTS FEBRUARY 14 AND 15, conducted by SPO Artistic Director, Jonathan DeBruyn. Programming includes Louise Farrenc’s “Overture No. 1”, Anatol Liadov’s “Eight Russian Folk Songs”, George Butterworth’s “A Shropshire Lad”, and Antonín Dvořák’s “Symphony No. 7”. Concerts begin at 7:00PM on Saturday, February 14, and 2:00PM on Sunday, February 15. Salem Phil’s venue is the East Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave. NE, Salem , OR 97305. Admission: $25 (Adults ages 18-64); $20 (Students 18-64/Srs. 65+); $0 (children/youth through age 17). Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.salemphil.org/buy-tickets/, or at the door on concert day. Contact information@salemphil.org with questions.

Experience the shifting moods of night and day through the rich textures of French Baroque music. PBO principal bassoonist Nate Helgeson curates an evocative program featuring two violas da gamba, two bassoons, harpsichord, and theorbo.

Inspired by the sensations of dusk and dawn, this cinematic program moves from shimmering starlight to the warmth of sunrise —and the dreams in between— revealing the impressionistic beauty and sensuality of Baroque music in a whole new light.

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

Sat. Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Sun. Feb 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

Christopher Stowell after Marius Petipa

Awaken the Magic

On her sixteenth birthday, a cursed princess dances with her suitors—until the prick of a finger changes everything. A tale of magic, darkness, and a love worth waiting 100 years for.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, Christopher Stowell’s fairytale ballet marries tour-de-force dancing with sumptuous sets and costumes to create a story that will steal your heart.

“Hugely entertaining.” – The Oregonian
“An American Beauty.” – Oregon ArtsWatch

Featuring the OBT Orchestra

Tickets currently available by subscription only. Single tickets for The Sleeping Beauty will go on sale in October.

Geography of a Horse Dreamer
By Sam Shepard
Mystery, Satire, Fantasy, Parody, Comedic, Horrific

“Imago’s remounting rescues a thrilling thoroughbred of a work sadly stabled for far too long.” The Oregonian

Shepard’s folly, poetry and dark humor in Geography of a Horse Dreamer (1974) seems to be a riff off his rock-music battle for stardom in his renowned work A Tooth of Crime (1972), where Shepard fuses rock and roll, drugs and crime to populate a world of a fireball-music gang leader Hoss who is crazed about fame. These fantasy universes are overflowing with the passion and angst for art, love for the American West and Shepard’s disillusionment with the American Dream.

Immerse yourself in medieval Scotland, following the slow corrosive effect of unchecked ambition in the main character of Macbeth. Directed by Alisa Stewart, this compelling production plunges into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. Featuring live musicians performing a haunting soundscape inspired by the music of RADIOHEAD, and innovative choreography that moves with the magical sounds. The rule of threes haunts this land that will be controlled by the witches, and man’s desire for power.

Be advised that the production features fake blood, flashing lights, fog, haze, and depictions of violence

Audiences will be seated for this performance. Choose from reserved and general admission seats. Audiences seated in the order of arrival. Come early for best choice.

America’s favorite country-singing sweetheart’s music is coming to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! Join the Oregon Symphony, guest vocalists, and more for an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Featuring beloved hits like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” this colorful new concert highlights Dolly’s hit songs woven together into a full-evening multimedia symphonic story-telling experience perfect for all of Dolly’s biggest fans.

For more information about tickets and pricing, visit www.orsymphony.org

Let’s fill the Tower with Love! High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues with our beloved Valentine’s Day concert at the Tower Theatre! Praised by the International Review of Music for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand,” the Tesla Quartet will present a romantic program perfect for the occasion. This best-selling evening includes a rose for concert-goers and a treat from Goody’s Chocolates!

This evening is brought to you by German Master Tech and presented in partnership with the Tower Theatre Foundation. Join the Tesla Quartet for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 6:45pm. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.

Program: Selections from Dvořák Cypresses, Danish Traditional “Søndero Bridal Trilogy”, Beethoven String Quartet in F, Op.59 No.1

Price: General $59 / Child $15

The 2026 Portland Winter Light Festival illuminates the city with large-scale interactive art, performances, and pop-up installations across Portland’s storefronts, public spaces, and more.

Glow Bar is back, and brighter than ever for 2026! This pop-up event series once again transforms a space in the heart of the Central City, with more open days, more art, more programming, more DJs and new collaborations!

Saturday, February 14th
Noche Libre Collective: 8pm – Midnight

To learn more, visit pdxwlf.com

Immerse yourself in medieval Scotland, following the slow corrosive effect of unchecked ambition in the main character of Macbeth. Directed by Alisa Stewart, this compelling production plunges into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. Featuring live musicians performing a haunting soundscape inspired by the music of RADIOHEAD, and innovative choreography that moves with the magical sounds. The rule of threes haunts this land that will be controlled by the witches, and man’s desire for power.

Be advised that the production features fake blood, flashing lights, fog, haze, and depictions of violence

Audiences will be seated for this performance. Choose from reserved and general admission seats. Audiences seated in the order of arrival. Come early for best choice.

America’s favorite country-singing sweetheart’s music is coming to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! Join the Oregon Symphony, guest vocalists, and more for an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Featuring beloved hits like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” this colorful new concert highlights Dolly’s hit songs woven together into a full-evening multimedia symphonic story-telling experience perfect for all of Dolly’s biggest fans.

For more information about tickets and pricing, visit www.orsymphony.org

Christopher Stowell after Marius Petipa

Awaken the Magic

On her sixteenth birthday, a cursed princess dances with her suitors—until the prick of a finger changes everything. A tale of magic, darkness, and a love worth waiting 100 years for.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, Christopher Stowell’s fairytale ballet marries tour-de-force dancing with sumptuous sets and costumes to create a story that will steal your heart.

“Hugely entertaining.” – The Oregonian
“An American Beauty.” – Oregon ArtsWatch

Featuring the OBT Orchestra

Tickets currently available by subscription only. Single tickets for The Sleeping Beauty will go on sale in October.

SALEM PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “PASTORAL TAPESTRIES” THEMED CONCERTS FEBRUARY 14 AND 15, conducted by SPO Artistic Director, Jonathan DeBruyn. Programming includes Louise Farrenc’s “Overture No. 1”, Anatol Liadov’s “Eight Russian Folk Songs”, George Butterworth’s “A Shropshire Lad”, and Antonín Dvořák’s “Symphony No. 7”. Concerts begin at 7:00PM on Saturday, February 14, and 2:00PM on Sunday, February 15. Salem Phil’s venue is the East Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave. NE, Salem , OR 97305. Admission: $25 (Adults ages 18-64); $20 (Students 18-64/Srs. 65+); $0 (children/youth through age 17). Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.salemphil.org/buy-tickets/, or at the door on concert day. Contact information@salemphil.org with questions.

Geography of a Horse Dreamer
By Sam Shepard
Mystery, Satire, Fantasy, Parody, Comedic, Horrific

“Imago’s remounting rescues a thrilling thoroughbred of a work sadly stabled for far too long.” The Oregonian

Shepard’s folly, poetry and dark humor in Geography of a Horse Dreamer (1974) seems to be a riff off his rock-music battle for stardom in his renowned work A Tooth of Crime (1972), where Shepard fuses rock and roll, drugs and crime to populate a world of a fireball-music gang leader Hoss who is crazed about fame. These fantasy universes are overflowing with the passion and angst for art, love for the American West and Shepard’s disillusionment with the American Dream.

Experience the shifting moods of night and day through the rich textures of French Baroque music. PBO principal bassoonist Nate Helgeson curates an evocative program featuring two violas da gamba, two bassoons, harpsichord, and theorbo.

Inspired by the sensations of dusk and dawn, this cinematic program moves from shimmering starlight to the warmth of sunrise —and the dreams in between— revealing the impressionistic beauty and sensuality of Baroque music in a whole new light.

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

Sat. Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Sun. Feb 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble presents nine commissioned pieces of jazz inspired by singular Black leaders and communities performed by our signature 12-member ensemble!

The original works draw on the poetry of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, the legacies of tennis greats Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson, the revolutionary term of the president of Burkina Faso, Thomas Sankara, and Reverend James Lawson’s conception of nonviolent resistance. The performance will also include an arrangement of Ezra Weiss and Dr. S. Renee Mitchell’s “Vanport’s Siren Song” for the full ensemble. The concert is free to attend. RSVPs are recommended!

In addition to Weiss, the concert features works by Oregon Governors Arts Awardee Darrell Grant, Oregon Music Teachers Association Composer of the Year Todd Marston and Emmy Award-winner Steven Golliday, “Irresistable” (San Fransicso Chronicle) electronics-meets-contemporary classical composer Kirsten Volness, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Jasnam Daya Singh, and Eugene-based composer/guitarist/educator Nathan Poehlke, and rising star composer/trombonist James Powers.

Immerse yourself in medieval Scotland, following the slow corrosive effect of unchecked ambition in the main character of Macbeth. Directed by Alisa Stewart, this compelling production plunges into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. Featuring live musicians performing a haunting soundscape inspired by the music of RADIOHEAD, and innovative choreography that moves with the magical sounds. The rule of threes haunts this land that will be controlled by the witches, and man’s desire for power.

Be advised that the production features fake blood, flashing lights, fog, haze, and depictions of violence

Audiences will be seated for this performance. Choose from reserved and general admission seats. Audiences seated in the order of arrival. Come early for best choice.