Events Calendar

Groundhog Day: The Musical tells the tale of Phil Connors (Travis Bilenski), a cynical TV weatherman from Pittsburgh. He is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small, isolated town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Accompanied by his producer Rita (Madison Curtis) and cameraman Larry (Keaton Fields), Phil discovers that he is seemingly destined to relive Groundhog Day in an endless loop, unless he finds a way to break the cycle. As each day unfolds in exactly the same manner, Phil grows increasingly despondent. Yet, is there a lesson to be learned through his experiences? Will he ever unlock the secret to breaking the cycle?

For tickets and more information, visit lakewood-center.org.

Imago Co-Founder Carol Triffle premieres her newest show: Happyness (The Wrecking Ball)
May 16 – 31
Friday and Saturday at 7:30
Sunday at 2:00

Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue
imagotheatre.com

TICKETS

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/imago-theatre/670ef4d1f392d26c3b9ca2b4

Tickets also available at the door. Theatre opens one hour before showtime. All seats
$20.

If there’s anyone who understands where hysteria and hysterical meet, it’s Imago Theatre’s absurdist auteur Carol Triffle. And that crazy common ground of hilarity and despair has never been as strikingly apparent as it is in her newest work, Happyness (TheWrecking Ball). If you’ve been paying attention to Imago since the pandemic, then you’ll know that Triffle has, in recent years, been slyly satirizing American culture via a series of wildly entertaining alt-rock farces. Her Where’s Bruno? (2023) cleverly lampooned the fame game and spiritual psychobabble; her Mission Gibbons (2024) was a witty, sci-fi send-up of our collective response to the climate crisis. Indeed, her ability to find humor despite a looming apocalypse suggests that perhaps Hollywood escapism has lost its effectiveness. We’d be wiser to confront reality head on and see how ridiculous humanity is. With the war-torn world of Happyness (TheWrecking Ball), our ability to laugh in defiance of destitution may be our key to long-term survival. Well, that and a sock puppet who recognizes a catchy tune.

Carol Triffle – Director/Writer
Kyle Delamarter – Music Composition

Characters
Anne Sorce – Anny, Danny’s roommate
Laura Loy – Danny, Anny’s roommate
Kyle Delamarter – Jason, Danny’s partner
Zeno – Puppet

Cost: $20

Groundhog Day: The Musical tells the tale of Phil Connors (Travis Bilenski), a cynical TV weatherman from Pittsburgh. He is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small, isolated town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Accompanied by his producer Rita (Madison Curtis) and cameraman Larry (Keaton Fields), Phil discovers that he is seemingly destined to relive Groundhog Day in an endless loop, unless he finds a way to break the cycle. As each day unfolds in exactly the same manner, Phil grows increasingly despondent. Yet, is there a lesson to be learned through his experiences? Will he ever unlock the secret to breaking the cycle?

For tickets and more information, visit lakewood-center.org.

From Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future – a 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster that stamped an enduring imprint on pop culture. In this time-traveling coming-of-age story, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) suddenly finds himself transported back to 1955, in the DeLorean time machine create by the eccentric Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). Powered by stunning special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time!

For tickets and more information, visit orsymphony.org. 

Artists
Deanna Tham, Conductor
Oregon Symphony

From Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future – a 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster that stamped an enduring imprint on pop culture. In this time-traveling coming-of-age story, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) suddenly finds himself transported back to 1955, in the DeLorean time machine create by the eccentric Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). Powered by stunning special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time!

For tickets and more information, visit orsymphony.org. 

Artists
Deanna Tham, Conductor
Oregon Symphony

Groundhog Day: The Musical tells the tale of Phil Connors (Travis Bilenski), a cynical TV weatherman from Pittsburgh. He is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small, isolated town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Accompanied by his producer Rita (Madison Curtis) and cameraman Larry (Keaton Fields), Phil discovers that he is seemingly destined to relive Groundhog Day in an endless loop, unless he finds a way to break the cycle. As each day unfolds in exactly the same manner, Phil grows increasingly despondent. Yet, is there a lesson to be learned through his experiences? Will he ever unlock the secret to breaking the cycle?

For tickets and more information, visit lakewood-center.org.

Imago Co-Founder Carol Triffle premieres her newest show: Happyness (The Wrecking Ball)
May 16 – 31
Friday and Saturday at 7:30
Sunday at 2:00

Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue
imagotheatre.com

TICKETS

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/imago-theatre/670ef4d1f392d26c3b9ca2b4

Tickets also available at the door. Theatre opens one hour before showtime. All seats
$20.

If there’s anyone who understands where hysteria and hysterical meet, it’s Imago Theatre’s absurdist auteur Carol Triffle. And that crazy common ground of hilarity and despair has never been as strikingly apparent as it is in her newest work, Happyness (TheWrecking Ball). If you’ve been paying attention to Imago since the pandemic, then you’ll know that Triffle has, in recent years, been slyly satirizing American culture via a series of wildly entertaining alt-rock farces. Her Where’s Bruno? (2023) cleverly lampooned the fame game and spiritual psychobabble; her Mission Gibbons (2024) was a witty, sci-fi send-up of our collective response to the climate crisis. Indeed, her ability to find humor despite a looming apocalypse suggests that perhaps Hollywood escapism has lost its effectiveness. We’d be wiser to confront reality head on and see how ridiculous humanity is. With the war-torn world of Happyness (TheWrecking Ball), our ability to laugh in defiance of destitution may be our key to long-term survival. Well, that and a sock puppet who recognizes a catchy tune.

Carol Triffle – Director/Writer
Kyle Delamarter – Music Composition

Characters
Anne Sorce – Anny, Danny’s roommate
Laura Loy – Danny, Anny’s roommate
Kyle Delamarter – Jason, Danny’s partner
Zeno – Puppet

Cost: $20

Join PSU Choirs for what is expected to be the largest group of PSU Chamber Choir Alumni ever assembled to celebrate Dr. Ethan Sperry’s 15th year as the Director of Choral Activities at Portland State University. Alumni from the past 15 years will combine to sing favorites by Eric Whitacre, Samuel Barber, Moses Hogan and Eriks Esenvalds as well as perennial favorites like Precious Lord and Ethan’s arrangements of Balleilakka and Hallelujah.

Portland’s First United Methodist Church: 1838 SW Jefferson St.

Tickets
Reserved VIP Seating: $100
Preferred Seating: $50
General Admission: $25

This event supports the Chamber Choir’s 2025 tour to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand

For tickets and more information, visit pdx.edu.

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents
Swing Into Spring.

The CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band is thrilled to Swing into Spring, two unmissable performances on Friday, May 23 and Sunday, May 25. Join the band for an exhilarating journey through the heart of big band jazz, with a repertoire that spans timeless classics and contemporary works, brought to life with the band’s signature energy and passion.

CGOA offers discounted $5 tickets at the door for SNAP cardholders and FREE tickets for all students with high school or college ID. Regular ticket prices are $25, or $20 for CGOA members.

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and presenting musical performances of the highest quality in the Columbia River Gorge region. With a commitment to artistic excellence and education, CGOA brings the joy of music to audiences of all ages.

For tickets and more information, visit gorgeorchestra.org.

Groundhog Day: The Musical tells the tale of Phil Connors (Travis Bilenski), a cynical TV weatherman from Pittsburgh. He is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small, isolated town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Accompanied by his producer Rita (Madison Curtis) and cameraman Larry (Keaton Fields), Phil discovers that he is seemingly destined to relive Groundhog Day in an endless loop, unless he finds a way to break the cycle. As each day unfolds in exactly the same manner, Phil grows increasingly despondent. Yet, is there a lesson to be learned through his experiences? Will he ever unlock the secret to breaking the cycle?

For tickets and more information, visit lakewood-center.org.

Groundhog Day: The Musical tells the tale of Phil Connors (Travis Bilenski), a cynical TV weatherman from Pittsburgh. He is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small, isolated town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Accompanied by his producer Rita (Madison Curtis) and cameraman Larry (Keaton Fields), Phil discovers that he is seemingly destined to relive Groundhog Day in an endless loop, unless he finds a way to break the cycle. As each day unfolds in exactly the same manner, Phil grows increasingly despondent. Yet, is there a lesson to be learned through his experiences? Will he ever unlock the secret to breaking the cycle?

For tickets and more information, visit lakewood-center.org.

NW Dance Project: A Midsummer Night’s Dream + Piaf premieres
Closing our 21st season with a pair of new works!

NW Dance Project presents two world premiere contemporary dance creations: A Midsummer Night’s Dream + Piaf

May 30+31 / 2025 / 7:30PM at the Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97205)
Info: https://nwdanceproject.org/performances
Tickets: $29+ advance at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=nwdp

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s iconic comedy and one of his most popular and widely performed plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, gets a contemporary treatment from Spanish choreographer and former Luna Negra Artistic Director, Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, with help from his award-winning set designer friend and fellow Spanish artist Luis Crespo, who previously created the set’s for Ihsan Rustem’s remarkable Carmen, and NW Dance Project Artistic Director Sarah Slipper’s full evening work, Hedda, which was performed in Portland in late March (2025). Regarding the sets, Oregon Arts Watch noted “a striking, minimalist contemporary living room designed by set designer Luis Crespo. This space perfectly balanced light and dark, elegance and tension, creating dramatic contrasts with flair…The overall image was crisp, featuring clean lines and deliberate contrasts, offering no unnecessary distractions, only the essentials.”

Piaf
Acclaimed international dance-maker Ihsan Rustem returns to the company that provided him with his first commissioned work for his 14th creation for NW Dance Project. Completely inspired by and featuring the unmistakable music and voice of French songbird Edith Piaf, who would have turned 110 this year, Ihsan’s movement and series of lyrical vignettes serve as homage to the music of France’s greatest popular singer, and nothing more. Usually known for his sweeping narrative works brimming with tension and focus, this time around he’s jumping headlong into the music to lead and shape the movement.

Program
Dvořák – String Quartet No. 12 in F Major “American”

TBA

Kenji Bunch, viola

Intermission

Tchaikovsky – String Sextet in D minor “Souvenir de Florence”

Imago Co-Founder Carol Triffle premieres her newest show: Happyness (The Wrecking Ball)
May 16 – 31
Friday and Saturday at 7:30
Sunday at 2:00

Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue
imagotheatre.com

TICKETS

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/imago-theatre/670ef4d1f392d26c3b9ca2b4

Tickets also available at the door. Theatre opens one hour before showtime. All seats
$20.

If there’s anyone who understands where hysteria and hysterical meet, it’s Imago Theatre’s absurdist auteur Carol Triffle. And that crazy common ground of hilarity and despair has never been as strikingly apparent as it is in her newest work, Happyness (TheWrecking Ball). If you’ve been paying attention to Imago since the pandemic, then you’ll know that Triffle has, in recent years, been slyly satirizing American culture via a series of wildly entertaining alt-rock farces. Her Where’s Bruno? (2023) cleverly lampooned the fame game and spiritual psychobabble; her Mission Gibbons (2024) was a witty, sci-fi send-up of our collective response to the climate crisis. Indeed, her ability to find humor despite a looming apocalypse suggests that perhaps Hollywood escapism has lost its effectiveness. We’d be wiser to confront reality head on and see how ridiculous humanity is. With the war-torn world of Happyness (TheWrecking Ball), our ability to laugh in defiance of destitution may be our key to long-term survival. Well, that and a sock puppet who recognizes a catchy tune.

Carol Triffle – Director/Writer
Kyle Delamarter – Music Composition

Characters
Anne Sorce – Anny, Danny’s roommate
Laura Loy – Danny, Anny’s roommate
Kyle Delamarter – Jason, Danny’s partner
Zeno – Puppet

Cost: $20

Groundhog Day: The Musical tells the tale of Phil Connors (Travis Bilenski), a cynical TV weatherman from Pittsburgh. He is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small, isolated town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Accompanied by his producer Rita (Madison Curtis) and cameraman Larry (Keaton Fields), Phil discovers that he is seemingly destined to relive Groundhog Day in an endless loop, unless he finds a way to break the cycle. As each day unfolds in exactly the same manner, Phil grows increasingly despondent. Yet, is there a lesson to be learned through his experiences? Will he ever unlock the secret to breaking the cycle?

For tickets and more information, visit lakewood-center.org.