Portland Opera Preview
Join Portland Opera for an hour of story and song from their latest production, La Traviata.
Join Portland Opera for an hour of story and song from their latest production, La Traviata.
Hey choom, this is your chance to become a legend in Night City! Edgerunners will get to crack packs of the brand new Cyberpunk TCG and throw down against other players in our sealed Cyberpunk prerelease!
You can register online HERE
Format: Sealed with x3 Bo1 Swiss pairings.
Start: 11 AM. Seating begins at 10:30 AM.
Entry Fee: $34.99 (includes a prereleas kit with x6 Welcome to Night City booster packs)
Cap: 16 Players
Prizes: TBA
No outside food or drink allowed.
From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.
Music and Lyrics By Dave Malloy
Step into a slippery world where the line between truth and fiction is all in the packaging. It’s 1936, and a pair of passionate filmmakers has landed their next big project: a sweeping Spanish Civil War film with the potential to change American hearts and minds. It just happens to be bankrolled by the KGB. Spain by Jen Silverman is a seductive and tense thriller about the power of art to change the world — for better and for worse.
by Jen Silverman, directed by Josh Hecht
One of the most ambitious productions in recent Profile history, Spain is a grand cross-disciplinary spectacle featuring multiple partnerships with arts organizations throughout Portland, including live opera developed in partnership with Portland Opera, and both recorded and live music performed by musicians with 45th Parallel.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back with a spectacular new production of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More – featuring the fan-favorite holiday rock opera alongside TSO classics, and rarely performed gems.
Shows:
November 28 at 3:30pm & 8pm
It's time to protect the Multiverse from The Theorist, Jace Beleren, as he seeks to overwrite history! It's time to protect the multiverse from –
Hey, is there an echo in here?
Online Registration available here
Format: Standard with 4-5 rounds of Swiss based on attendance. No cut.
Entry: $10
Cap: 28 Players
Prizes: Each participant receives a promo card. Players receive the following prizes based on record. Standard play booster prizes will vary depending on availability.
No outside food or drink.
Current Standard Legal Sets
Wilds of Eldraine - The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Murders at Karlov Manor - Outlaws of Thunder Junction (and The Big Score) - Bloomburrow - Duskmourne - Foundations - Aetherdrift - Tarkir Dragonstorm - Final Fantasy - Edge of Eternities - Marvel Spider-Man - Avatar: The Last Airbender - Lorwyn Eclipsed - TMNT - Secrets of Strixhaven - Marvel Super Heroes - The Hobbit - Reality Fracture
Gateway to Adventure is a premium D&D learning experience. Been interested in trying out Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know where to find a group or how to get started? Let us take care of that for you!
You (and your friends) can embark on a curated adventure, played out over 3 weekly sessions. You will learn all the basics from character generation to combat and roleplaying in a safe space with pro Dungeon Master Jordan (aka @gendergolemdm ).
Sessions require a minimum of 4 players to run and can accommodate up to 6 players.
If you have any questions at all about the experience or how to book please give us a call or shoot us an email at [email protected]
Join us every Monday for Kill Team League!
$5 entry fee per week goes into an end of League Store Credit Prize Pool.
Play pickup games against other players on League Nights and record your wins, losses and Victory Points.
At the end of each 6 Week League the top 2 players and 1 random player will split the Store Credit Prize Pool!
Top 2 players are determined by: Most Wins with Victory Points as the tie breaker
Weekly attendance is not required but you must play at least 4 games to be eligible to share in the Prize Pool
Kill Team tables are for League play and Learn to Play matches only.
Strengthen your household readiness through the "Be 2 Weeks Ready" program, presented by PrepLO. Learn how to prepare for disasters like earthquakes, storms, and wildfires. This essential training includes hands-on CPR/AED instruction provided directly by the Lake Oswego Fire Department (LOFD).
Fee: FREE (Pre-registration is required)
Evening Workshops (Held at the Adult Community Center - ACC)Thursday, September 10 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Course ID: 33840 • Register Online
Thursday, December 10 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Course ID: 33841 • Register Online
Saturday, September 5 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Course ID: 33842 • Register Online
Saturday, December 5 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Course ID: 33844 • Register Online
Tuesday, October 20 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Course ID: 35016
Fee: FREE
Join clinical experts from Providence Health & Services to learn how age-related changes in balance, physical strength, and general medical health affect daily mobility. Discover concrete ways to minimize risks by modifying everyday medications, assessing footwear choice, and addressing common home environment hazards. Includes a short, participatory tai chi balance demonstration.
Presented by: Providence Health Leaders
Register Online
Thursdays, October 22 – November 12 • 12–1:30 p.m.
Course ID: 34887
Fee: Resident $36 / Non-Resident $54 (4-week course)
This structural, evidence-based series features weekly presentations by Providence clinical directors focused on optimizing physiological health as you age. Learn actionable, science-backed lifestyle habits designed to promote everyday brain fitness, strengthen emotional resilience, and maximize lifetime physical vitality rooted in the latest senior medical research.
Presented by: Providence Clinical Directors
Register Online
Tuesday, November 3 • 10–11:30 a.m.
Course ID: 34823
Fee: FREE
Join representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for an invaluable QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training session. Participants will learn how to recognize early situational warning signs, ask supportive, compassionate direct questions, and safely guide neighbors, friends, and family toward life-saving community crisis resources.
Presented by: NAMI NW Advisors
Register Online
Tuesdays • 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Fee: Resident $20 / Non-Resident $25 per multi-week section
Elevate your card game in a supportive, structured environment! Curated for enthusiasts who possess standard background play experience, this community class weaves short, technical lessons with real-time coached table play. Refine card play execution, clarify bidding options on the fly, and share the friendly table camaraderie of fellow players.
Section A (Sept 8 – Oct 27): Course ID: 35364 • Register Online
Section B (Nov 3 – Dec 15): Course ID: 35365 • Register Online
Thursday, October 29 • 2–4 p.m.
Course ID: 35370
Fee: FREE
Learn how to optimize your living space to be safer, energy-efficient, and structurally accessible using public county support systems. Experienced case managers from Clackamas County will detail application criteria for free residential weatherization upgrades, low-cost deferred maintenance home improvement loans, and localized senior accessibility renovation grants.
Presented by: Clackamas County Program Coordinators
Register Online
PLUS PLUS Bizarre Bazaar is a brand new market bringing together a curated group of artists, publishers, exhibitors, game designers, community organizations, indie distributors, and creative collectives. It is free and open to the public. Stop by to browse and shop artist editions, books, comics, zines, physical media, prints, apparel, games, and more- then stick around to connect with the people who make it all happen!
Film & New MediaOne of the most beloved operas ever written, La Traviata pairs soaring melodies with a deeply personal story of love and sacrifice. At its center is Violetta, an independent woman navigating desire, societal expectation, and the fragile possibility of happiness on her own terms. As romance and reality collide, Verdi’s luminous score reveals the emotional complexity of living authentically in a world determined to impose its rules. Tender, tragic, and timeless, the opera continues to resonate for its compassionate portrayal of Violetta’s vulnerability, resilience, courage as she chooses personal truth in the face of public judgment.
Join the November installment of Afterglow: A monthly music event featuring varying genres of melodic music hosted by Amryta Collective at Wonderlove.
This week features all Amryta Collective DJs playing Drum and Bass.
What to expect:
Drop-In and play board games and card games and enjoy freshly popped popcorn. Fun for the whole family!
Historical games rotate each week, offering a different selection to play.
Picture a Sunday night with family and friends around watching a movie and playing games. Come to our Soulful Sundays at Albina! Play Spades, Dominos, Uno and more! Happening every 1st and 2nd Sunday of the month through November! All ages are welcome.
Featured Film: MARY LOU WILLIAMS: THE LADY WHO SWINGS THE BAND (running time 1Hr 10min)
For more than 20 years, Portland Opera to Go (nicknamed POGO) has shared opera experiences with communities around the region. The Crown Maker is a world-premiere opera inspired by the life and legacy of Eva Castellanos, a Mexican American healer, artist, educator, and tireless advocate for immigrant rights. Rooted in Oregon history and shaped by the traditions of community storytelling, the work explores how creativity, compassion, and cultural knowledge can transform lives across generations.
Told as a traditional corrido, The Crown Maker blends poetry, history, and music to explore how one woman’s vision empowered generations through art, healing traditions, and fearless community leadership. Through an evocative score and intimate storytelling, The Crown Maker honors Castellanoz’ lifelong dedication to uplifting others through art, healing practices, and grassroots activism. Her work created spaces where identity, heritage, and belonging could thrive, even in the face of social and political barriers. The opera examines the lasting influence of those who build community not through power or prestige, but through care, vision, and persistence.
Created especially for Portland Opera to Go audiences, The Crown Maker blends poetry, history, and music to explore how one woman’s vision empowered generations through art, healing traditions, and fearless community leadership. This production brings a uniquely Oregonian story to life, while speaking to universal themes of resilience, memory, and self-determination. The Crown Maker celebrates the power of cultural inheritance and the people who preserve it, inviting audiences of all ages to reflect on how stories, traditions, and acts of courage continue to shape communities today.
Nov. 14 — Two performances at Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Dec. 4-5 — Three performances at the World Trade Center Theatre.
Jan. 10 — Watch at the historic Clatskanie Cultural Center at 2 p.m.
Jan. 24 — Join the Happy Valley Library at 2 p.m.
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Join a lively game of chess and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, there’s a spot for you. Instructor Victor will be on hand to guide beginners, while experienced players can jump right in and enjoy the challenge. Amplified holiday jazz from KMHD will play in the background to enhance the experience.
Special Dickens Carolers performances on Dec. 6th and 13th at 2 p.m.
Learn the building blocks of a great scene through playful storytelling, character choices, and TTRPG-inspired adventures! For kids in grades 3-5 with an adult.
Polish those D10s and shuffle your cards because OMSI After Dark: Game On! is back. Whether you’re a historian of retro gaming, an expert in dueling, or a card deck collector, this event is friendly for all players.
OMSI After Dark is a monthly event for guests 21 and over to explore the museum with a beverage in hand. On top of being able to roam the museum without minors, the added bonus of these events is the curated vendors and lectures relating to the monthly theme. The Planetarium will host four shows, and the Featured Exhibit is open for an additional fee. This month’s vendors and lectures will focus on gaming, but there will not be an exhibit on it. Check out the list of vendors below to see who is coming.
Speed Dating Tonight!
Music & Libretto by Michael Ching
Based on a concept by Dean Anthony
Portland State University’s Opera program kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” (2013). Set over the course of a single evening at a local bar, this clever, heartwarming opera follows a revolving cast of singles searching for that elusive spark. There's the dreamer, the hopeless romantic, the bashful, the over-sharer, the chronically distracted, and everyone in between, each getting their moment in the spotlight through music that is equal parts tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious.
Written with duets and ensembles for up to 45 voices, “Speed Dating Tonight!” has a flexible modular structure that can be customized to fit any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. PSU Opera’s version of “Speed Dating Tonight!” features 35 song selections and arrangements specifically chosen to reflect the unique assortment of voices in the 12-member cast.
At its heart, this is a show about the universal human longing to be seen and cherished by another person. Woven through the interactions is another question: can a genuine connection actually happen in five minutes or less? With Michael Ching’s delightful opera, the answer is decidedly yes.
Visit the Speed Dating Tonight! web page to learn more about this production, including additional dates, cast and crew information, photos, and more as we get closer to opening night.
Learn more about the Opera program at Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.
Beginning to experienced players welcome.
Join Board Bard Games for a Pokémon Mega Evolution Delta Reign Prerelease! This is a casual tournament where our goal is to have fun. As such everyone gets 3 packs in addition to the prerelease build and battle box. 1 packs to use in deck building and 2 at the end. Additional...
D&D Encounters continues with the Season of Champions Celebration event! The Defias Brotherhood have hid themselves into the once-abandoned Deadmines beneath the town of Moonbrook. The People's Militia need the brave adventurers of Mox Portland to strike at this hub of thievery, piracy, and murder! This is your chance, play with new Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft features, and earn special rewards to apply to your character for the season! All players will also receive an oversized d20 to add a little extra weight to your explorations of Azeroth! Premade character sheets will be provided, or you may bring a 3rd-Level character created using the rules in the 2024 Player's Handbook and Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft. • Ability scores are generated using either the Standard Array or Point Cost options detailed in chapter 2 of the Player’s Handbook. • Each time a character gains a level after level 1, their Hit Point maximum increases according to the Fixed Hit Points by Class table in chapter 2 of the Player’s Handbook. • Characters begin with their normal starting equipment plus one Common magic item of their choice from chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Alternatively, they can select a Potion of Healing from the Player’s Handbook. Date: Sunday, November 22nd Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Entry: $10 Player Cap: 12 **Due to high demand for our RPG tables, refunds will not be given for cancellations within 24 hours of the listed start time**
This program is designed for seniors and encourages them to explore their creativity through crafts, sewing, games, reading, storytelling, and more.
Este programa está diseñado para adultos mayores y los anima a explorar su creatividad a través de manualidades, costura, juegos, lectura, contando historias y más.
PLEASE NOTE:
All ticketed event entries must be paid in full. Orders submitted as “Pay in Store” will be cancelled.
If you are unable to attend an event you have paid for please let us know ASAP.
Your event entry can be refunded as Store Credit if you are unable to attend.
If you are going to be late to an event please call and let us know. You may be able to start later depending on the format of the event.
If you don’t notify us that you will be late, your seat may go to wait list attendees at the event start time.
In this live Dungeons and Dragons show, comedians and performers take to the stage to play some theater games, share some jokes, and play some D&D.
This season of Magic Tea Party, you will join Dungeon Master Juliet Mylan, who will lead:
Audience members will take part in controlling the players' fate as they navigate an AU magical Portland in a series of side quests to gather magical artifacts for MOMSI (that's Magical OMSI for the layperson). The show can include strong adult themes and language, so if you bring your 8-year-old, just know they may learn something you were hoping to discuss with them after they hit puberty. Recommended for ages 16+ and parental guidance for those younger.
Small concessions booth with snacks, sodas, seltzers, beer, and wine available at the show. A coffee shop is located in front of the theater, and beverages are welcome in the theater. Tickets are GAYAF (Give As You’re Able Friend) with a suggested donation of $20 to compensate the performers and keep this independent LGBTQ theater running.
Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Pizza and snacks are provided by Friends of Three Creeks Community Library.
Ages 9–19
On guard! Make your moves in a casual setting with other beginning players. Basic knowledge of the games is assumed. Grades 6-12.
Boldly go where no planeswalker has gone before... Each Prerelease event will see players open special kits containing six Star Trek play boosters and a random foil rare or mythic with which to build 40-card limited decks. Three swiss rounds of play, prizing based on record. Also look forward to food and drink specials all weekend, themed to Star Trek! Time: • Friday, November 6th: 6:30pm • Saturday, Novermber 7th: 12:00pm • Saturday, November 7th: 6:30pm • Sunday, November 8th: 5:30pm • Monday, November 9th: 6:00pm Entry: $40 Experience Level: All experience levels welcome! Player Cap: 60 Prize Structure: 2 Packs per win, 1 Pack per draw 1 Pack for 0-3 record Curious about Prerelease events and the Sealed format? *** Please do not register for slots just to purchase Prerelease packs as our tournaments have limited space. There will be a number available for sale at the retail checkout that are independent of events.***
Elevate your bridge game in a welcoming, low-pressure environment! Designed for players with prior experience, this program combines short, targeted lessons with guided table play to help you sharpen your strategies and build confidence. It’s the perfect opportunity to refine your skills, ask questions in real-time, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts.
Join us for our monthly Pathfinder Society takeover!
Learn some fun games you can play with a crowd and a standard poker deck, such as Crazy Eights, Egyptian Ratscrew, or Spoons.
Portland Opera To Go (POGO) proudly presents the latest installment of the Our Oregon series--a collection of original youth operas that examines Oregon history by highlighting the lives of extraordinary Oregonian women through a variety of lenses.
Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own.
Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org.
One of our professional Dungeon Masters (DMs) will guide your adventurer as they create their own character, collaborate with their party, and save the day!
Players with all levels of experience are welcome.
The Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will offer a six-week class for beginning and intermediate bridge players from 10 a.m. to noon March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 and 9, instructed by Michael Walker, a Ruby Life Master and an accredited ACBL and Better Bridge Instructor. Topics include opening bidding, slam bidding, takeout doubles, doubler’s rebid, balancing and other doubles. Each lesson will also include handouts and practice boards for hands-on experience. The cost is $10 per lesson or $50 for all six.
Now's the time to qualify for the Regional Championship! This RCQ will be in the Standard format. Learn more about the format, such as banned card lists and the current sets in rotation here. Deck lists will be required with all card names printed legibly. We highly recommend checking out decklist.org to avoid filling out your deck list the day of the event. Experience Level: Competitive REL Players should be knowledgeable in the format and comfortable with playing at this level. Entry Fee: $35 Player Cap: 60 Schedule: Day-of Registration & Check-In: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Absent Players Dropped and Refunded: 11:00am - 11:05am Swiss Rounds: 11:05am - approx. 5:00pm Top 8: approx. 5:00pm - approx. 8:00pm Prizing*: Attendance: Sunpearl Kirin promo card 1st: $200 store credit, foil Pinnacle Starcage promo card, RC invite to SCG CON St. Louis** 2nd: $200 store credit, foil Pinnacle Starcage promo card, RC invite to SCG CON St. Louis** 3rd-4th: $75 store credit, RCQ Top 8 pin, and a Pinnacle Starcage promo card 5th-8th: $50 store credit, RCQ Top 8 pin, and a Pinnacle Starcage promo card *Store credit prizing depends on attendance. Listed prizing is for 32 players. **Qualified players who do not attend the Regional Championship at SCG CON St. Louis will be preregistered for the Regional Championship at SCG CON San Diego.
🎲 Join Us for Bunco Night at 503 Uncorked! Looking for a fun way to kick off the month? Grab your friends and join us on the first Wednesday of every month for
As young musicians passionate about opera and about their hometown, Emily Nelson and Bethany Schweitzer Goshorn thought, "What better place for an Opera on Tap chapter than our fair city known for its beer, wine and cocktail culture?" Thus Opera on Tap PDX was born - one of 16 nationwide chapters of Opera on Tap. Northwest native Sadie Gregg joined the Managing Diva team in 2016, after singing with the Boston chapter.
Why are we so passionate about opera? Opera speaks to the human condition. It expresses human emotion and relationship in a very unique and profound way. The human voice in all its glory has a visceral effect on us. In a culture focused on instant gratification with short attention spans, opera demands your full attention and rewards you with a wild ride on the emotional roller coaster.
Chances are that people who say they don't like opera have never heard it live! Opera on Tap seeks to change this by bringing the genre back to the people in familiar places: community gathering spaces, restaurants, and bars - much how music was historically enjoyed in Germany pubs. We seek to share, educate and bring simply fabulous music to an audience that might not otherwise be able to enjoy the art form. So grab your friends and your favorite pint, and join us for Opera on Tap!
Opera On Tap Nationwide
Opera on Tap (OOT) was born in 2005 at Freddy's Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn and incorporated in 2007 to promote opera as a viable, living, and progressive art form and to support the developing artists who continue to keep the art form alive. What began as a small monthly gathering of ambitious, classically trained singers looking for more performance opportunities has grown into a producing organization that has gained a loyal audience base and national recognition as an innovative force on the classical music scene. Through its Chapter program, which now has sixteen vibrant national chapters, OOT has created a large network of performers, creators, and supporters.
Are you tired of hosting Commander night all the time? We've got you covered!
Every Monday at 7pm, we will have tables set aside just for Magic. Don't have a full group? No worries! We will have a sign up sheet to fill up tables that still need players.
No preregistration needed! Just swing by and get your name on the list or grab an open table if your group is ready to go.
Speed Dating Tonight!
Music & Libretto by Michael Ching
Based on a concept by Dean Anthony
Portland State University’s Opera program kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” (2013). Set over the course of a single evening at a local bar, this clever, heartwarming opera follows a revolving cast of singles searching for that elusive spark. There's the dreamer, the hopeless romantic, the bashful, the over-sharer, the chronically distracted, and everyone in between, each getting their moment in the spotlight through music that is equal parts tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious.
Written with duets and ensembles for up to 45 voices, “Speed Dating Tonight!” has a flexible modular structure that can be customized to fit any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. PSU Opera’s version of “Speed Dating Tonight!” features 35 song selections and arrangements specifically chosen to reflect the unique assortment of voices in the 12-member cast.
At its heart, this is a show about the universal human longing to be seen and cherished by another person. Woven through the interactions is another question: can a genuine connection actually happen in five minutes or less? With Michael Ching’s delightful opera, the answer is decidedly yes.
Visit the Speed Dating Tonight! web page to learn more about this production, including additional dates, cast and crew information, photos, and more as we get closer to opening night.
Learn more about the Opera program at Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.
Come play American Mahjong at the library and connect with community! Experienced players welcome are invited to join our fun and friendly group. Be sure to bring your current National Mah Jongg League cards.