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SUNNOV 22
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
+1 dates
💰 $30 - $50ChoralChamberHolidays & SeasonalDance

Making Spirits Bright

Portland Sage Singers are excited to light up your holiday season before the rush. With concerts at the end of November, we get to add Thanksgiving to the expected December holiday highlights. Gratitude will take center stage. This show has every ingredient needed to brighten your spirits. The 100+ member chorus will fill the stage with delight and palpable joy. It will be like putting on a well-worn robe with a brand-new pair of slippers. You’ll be warmed by familiar songs and wowed by the new ones. The chorus will be accompanied by the amazing Synergy String Quartet and our own Sage Ringers bell choir. As has become a calling card for Portland Sage Singers, the evening will be filled with surprises, humor, and some dancing. Help us turn the lights on for the entire holiday season.

DATE: November 22 at 7:30pm, November 23 at 7:30pm

SATNOV 7
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ChoralChamber

Distinguished and Disney!

Come join Blueprint for a trip into two worlds: distinguished masterpieces and Disney!Featuring Topaz ensemble, the first half includes both classic and modern classical standards, including
‱ Purcell’s Hear My P

SUNNOV 22
7:30 PM
+1 dates
ChoralChamberHolidays & SeasonalDance

Making Spirits Bright

Portland Sage Singers are excited to light up your holiday season before the rush. With concerts at the end of November, we get to add Thanksgiving to the expected December holiday highlights. Gratitude will take center stage. This show has every ingredient needed to brighten your spirits. The 100+ member chorus will fill the stage with delight and palpable joy. It will be like putting on a well-worn robe with a brand-new pair of slippers. You’ll be warmed by familiar songs and wowed by the new ones. The chorus will be accompanied by the amazing Synergy String Quartet and our own Sage Ringers bell choir. As has become a calling card for Portland Sage Singers, the evening will be filled with surprises, humor, and some dancing. Help us turn the lights on for the entire holiday season.

SUNNOV 1
Hours not provided
ClassicalWorld MusicChoralCultural Heritage

Stravinsky & Beethoven

Norman Huynh, Conductor
Steiger Butte Drum and Singers, Native American ensemble
Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry, Conductor
Oregon Symphony

STRAVINSKY Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Michael GORDON Natural History
Grace MIEDZIAK New work (Fear No Music Emerging Composers Fellow, Oregon Symphony commission)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

Inspired by Crater Lake National Park, Michael Gordon’s Natural History weaves Native and symphonic music in this paean to the natural landscape. Plus, hear works by two of classical music’s most intrepid pioneers: Stravinsky’s experimental musical essay on wind and brass sounds, Symphonies of Wind Instruments, and Beethoven’s vivacious and dramatic Symphony No. 1. Native Oregonian Grace Miedziak enhances the program with a new work that celebrates the Pacific Northwest.

FRINOV 13
7:30 PM
ClassicalChoralCultural Heritage

CHANT ENCOUNTERS: These Stones Remain: Sacred Masterworks of Tudor England

Special Guest: Founder & Director Doug Fullington Tudor England (c1485–1603) was deeply unstable—yet monuments of its Latin sacred music survived, including the Sarum rite chant used before the Reformation. This chant formed the basis of devotional works by Taverner, Sheppard, Fayrfax, and Tye. It appears directly in several pieces on this program—among them Sheppard’s deeply moving Libera nos, whose chant melody is shown here. This music is inseparable too from the stone abbeys and cathedrals it was made to fill. These Stones Remain restores these masterworks to their spiritual home, performed by the Northwest’s own Tudor Choir.
FRINOV 6
7:30 PM
💰 <p> $20 General Admission<br /> $10 LC Faculty, Staff, Seniors, Alumni and non-LC students<br /> FREE for LC Students (with ID) </p>Chamber

Galan Trio Performance

Flanagan Chapel615 S Palatine Hill Rd

Acclaimed Athens-based chamber ensemble Galan Trio visits Lewis & Clark College as part of their US tour for a performance on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm in Agnes Flanagan Chapel.

FRINOV 27
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Holidays & SeasonalChoral

42nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Square

Pioneer Courthouse Square701 SW 6th Ave

A joyful community sing-along led by Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini with many of Portland’s finest musical artists and chorale singers. Portland’s Tree Lighting Ceremony is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown. Join in this holiday tradition as Santa Claus ‘flips the switch’ to illuminate nearly 10,000 colorful lights on our City’s Tree that will shine bright throughout the holiday season.

WEDNOV 4
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Advance ticket requiredChamber

Galan Trio

Greece’s Galan Trio performs at Pacific University as part of their Kinesis tour, bringing a program of American composers hailing from the West Coast, including Pacific University faculty member Ryan Francis. Their appearance is underwritten by the Elise Elliot Trust and is presented under the auspices of Greece’s Ministry of Culture.

”Kinesis” is Galan Trio’s attempt to explore the music of contemporary American composers
by bringing their works together in an original, multifaceted concert program. The project
draws from collaboration between Galan Trio and professors of composition from select
U.S. universities, and from the notion of “Kinesis.” Kinesis is an undirected movement of a
cell, organism, or part, in response to an external stimulus. In Greek, Kinesis means
movement, motion. Motion is a fundamental characteristic of all living beings; motion is
what all musicians worldwide have desired during the last couple of years; motion alludes to
continuity, and it’s a promise for the future of “Kinesis” itself.

Ticket Prices: $21 general admission. Free for Pacific students, faculty and staff. Online ticket sales only. Purchase tickets at https://www.pacificu.edu/musictickets.

MONNOV 9
6:30 PM
+1 dates
IndieFolkChoralWorkshopsPerforming Arts

The Low Bar Chorale: Laura Gibson

The Low Bar Chorale is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer Laura Gibson as a special guest. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of her debut album, If You Come To Greet Me, Laura is re-releasing her first four records on vinyl. Sing together and learn harmony parts for some of her best-loved songs from these albums, as well as some favorite covers and guilty pleasures. Come sing with one of the defining voices of Portland's musical legacy.

TUENOV 3
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Faith & WorshipClassicalChoralPoetry

Election Night Service

Join us for a contemplative service of Scripture readings, poetry, prayers, and choral music on Election Day. The Cathedral Schola will sing music by Edward Elgar, Horatio Parker, and Katie Webb. (Livestreamed)
FRINOV 6
NOV 6–NOV 7 · Hours not provided
OperaChoral

La Traviata

One 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.

SUNNOV 15
2:00 PM
ChoralClassicalDanceKids (5-11)Readings

The Mountain That Loved a Bird

November 15, 2026

The Mountain That Loved a Bird

Family Series

Overview

Alice McLerran’s classic children’s book The Mountain that Loved a Bird tells a heartwarming story of unlikely friendship between a barren mountain and a visiting bird named Joy. Experience Portland-based composer Caroline Shaw’s musical interpretation of the story as the book is narrated live in this celebration of friendship that teaches us the transformative power of kindness and care.

About the Show Info

This concert is part of the Family Series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert is part of the 2026/27 Sounds Like Portland festival.

Loading... Select a Date Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Promo Code Buy Tickets
SUNNOV 1
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💰 $40+ClassicalChoral

Stravinsky and Beethoven

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall1037 Southwest Broadway

Inspired by Crater Lake National Park, Michael Gordon’s Natural History weaves Native and symphonic music in this paean to the natural landscape. Plus, hear works by two of classical music’s most intrepid pioneers: Stravinsky’s experimental musical essay on wind and brass sounds, Symphonies of Wind Instruments, and Beethoven’s vivacious and dramatic Symphony No. 1. Native Oregonian Grace Miedziak enhances the program with a new work that celebrates the Pacific Northwest.

Norman Huynh, Conductor

Steiger Butte Drum and Singers, Native American ensemble

Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry, Conductor

Oregon Symphony

Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments

Michael Gordon Natural History

Grace Meidziak New work (Fear No Music Emerging Composers Fellow, Oregon Symphony commission)

Beethover Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

SATNOV 14
2:00 PM
ChoralClassicalCultural Heritage

These Stones Remain: Sacred Masterworks from Tudor England

the tudor choir
+ doug fullington

Tudor England (c1485–1603) was deeply unstable — yet monuments of its Latin sacred music survived, including the Sarum rite chant used before the Reformation. This chant formed the basis of devotional works by Taverner, Sheppard, Fayrfax, and Tye. It appears directly in several pieces on this program — among them Sheppard’s deeply moving Libera nos, whose chant melody is shown here. This music is inseparable too from the stone abbeys and cathedrals it was made to fill. These Stones Remain restores these masterworks to their spiritual home, performed by the Northwest’s own Tudor Choir.

Program
  • Sacred Masterworks from Tudor England
SUNNOV 29
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
ChoralHolidays & SeasonalCultural Heritage

Portland Nordic Chorus Christmas Concert

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a cheerful performance from the Portland Nordic Chorus!

WEDNOV 4
7:30 PM
ClassicalElectronic & DJChoralDocumentaries

Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble

November 4, 2026

Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble

Special Concerts

Overview

The Philip Glass Ensemble returns to Portland for Powaqqatsi, an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Seen through the lens of communities across the globe, the narrative is amplified by compositions from Philip Glass that feature native, classical, and electronic instruments. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking performance from The Philip Glass Ensemble and conductor Michael Riesman.

po.waq.qa.tsi (from the Hopi language, powaq sorcerer + qatsi life) n., an entity, a way of life, that consumes the life forces of other beings in order to further its own life.

About the Show Info

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. No intermission.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Loading... Select a Date Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:30 PM Promo Code Buy Tickets
MONNOV 9
7:30 PM
+1 dates
Chamber

Schumann Quartet

Hailing from Germany, the three Schumann brothers have been playing together since childhood. Together with their violist colleague, Matthew McDowell, they communicate with an openness and curiosity that has gained them a reputation as one of the most exciting string quartets performing today.

WOLF Italian Serenade MOZART Quartet in G Major, K. 73f IVES Quartet No. 2 BRAHMS Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2

FRINOV 20
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💰 $10 - $25FilmChamber

Back to the Movies: The Black Pirate

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents “Back to the Movies” with live accompaniment to the 1926 high seas adventure film, “The Black Pirate,” starring Douglas Fairbanks. Performances are 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, and 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Watch the film with a live score played by the orchestra’s chamber ensemble. Admission is $25. $10 student tickets are available at the door.

SUNNOV 1
10:30 AM
ChamberPoetry

Kindled: Brahms & Piazzolla

Astor Piazzolla OblivionJohannes Brahms Piano Trio No. 2Searmi Park violinPansy Chang celloMonica Ohuchi piano Laura Weeks spoken word Tickets: Adults $20, students and under 30 $10, and 18 and under $5
FRINOV 13
8:45 PM – 10:45 PM
💰 $44+PopRockChamber

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

The Old Church Concert Hall1422 Southwest 11th Avenue

Get ready for a celebration of two of the most iconic acts in music history. Experience Queen's legendary rock anthems and ABBA's irresistible pop classics, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Dancing Queen,” and more, in a unique Candlelight concert. This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.

Performed by the Listeso String Quartet

FRINOV 27
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Holidays & SeasonalChoralOutdoors

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Pioneer Courthouse Square701 SW 6th Ave. Portland

A joyful community sing-along led by Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini, with many of Portland’s finest musical artists and chorale singers. Portland’s Tree Lighting Ceremony is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown. Join in this holiday tradition as Santa Claus ‘flips the switch’ to illuminate nearly 10,000 colorful lights on the City’s Tree that will shine bright throughout the holiday season.

SUNNOV 1
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
+4 dates
ChessJazzChoralLearning & TechOutdoors

Checkmates and Chill

Director Park815 Southwest Park Avenue

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.

FRINOV 27
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
+1 dates
💰 $32 - $80ChoralClassicalHolidays & Seasonal

A Christmas with Nathan Pacheco and Portland Choir & Orchestra

Acclaimed tenor Nathan Pacheco joins the Portland Choir and Orchestra for a breathtaking evening of holiday music. The festive concert features soaring orchestral arrangements, cherished seasonal favorites, and magnificent vocal performances.

SHOW TIMES:

November 27 at 7:30pm

November 28 at 2pm

SUNNOV 1
2:00 PM
ClassicalWorld MusicChoralTalks & Lectures

Beethoven's Symphony No. 1

Overview

Inspired by Crater Lake National Park, Michael Gordon’s Natural History weaves Native and symphonic music in this paean to the natural landscape. Plus, hear works by two of classical music’s most intrepid pioneers: Stravinsky’s experimental musical essay on wind and brass sounds, Symphonies of Wind Instruments,and Beethoven’s vivacious and dramatic Symphony No. 1. Oregonian Grace Miedziak enhances the program with a new work that celebrates the Pacific Northwest.

About the Show Info

This concert is part of Classical Series A, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 33 minutes, with one intermission.

Concert Conversation

This pre-concert talk takes place one hour before the Sunday matinee performance.

SUN, NOV 1, 1PM: Conductor Norman Huynh and Rizzo-Cummings Emerging Composer Fellow Grace Miedziak with All Classical Radio host Warren Black.

Loading... Select a Date Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 2:00 PM Promo Code Buy Tickets
FRINOV 27
Hours not provided
ChoralClassicalHolidays & Seasonal

A Christmas Celebration: Portland Choir & Orchestra with Nathan Pacheco

Nathan Pacheco is a classical crossover tenor, composer, and recording artist whose powerful voice and uplifting performances captivate audiences around the world.

He began his recording career with Disney Music Group and appeared in multiple PBS and ABC television specials, both as a solo artist and alongside internationally renowned performers including Yanni, Katherine Jenkins, and Olga Tañón. As a featured vocalist with Yanni Voices, Nathan performed throughout North America and was featured in two PBS concert specials before launching his solo career.

Nathan has performed with orchestras, choirs, and symphonies across the United States, including the San Diego Symphony and The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. His recordings have earned multiple Billboard #1 rankings in the Classical Crossover categories.

SATNOV 7
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
+1 dates
💰 $15 - $53ClassicalChoral

Verdi’s Requiem

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA’s 2026-2027 season continues Nov. 7-8 with Verdi’s choral-orchestral masterpiece, “Messa da Requiem.” Conductor Salvador Brotons will lead the orchestra, Portland Symphonic Choir and soloists Abigail Krawson, Hannah Penn, Brian Cheney and Anton Belov in bringing Verdi’s score to life at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. Both performances will also be available via livestream. Tickets are $15 for children and students, adult standard seating is $50 and premium seats are $53. Get tickets at vancouversymphony.org.

SATNOV 7
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chamber

Happy Birthday, Sax! A birthday bash with the PSU Saxophone Studio

Location Lincoln Recital Hall (LH 75) 1620 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR 97201Map

How do you celebrate the birthday of Adolphe Sax? With plenty of saxophones, of course!

Join the PSU Saxophone Studio for a spirited evening honoring the saxophone’s inventor. Featuring a saxophone octet, two quartets and student soloists, this celebration explores a variety of musical styles—from the lyrical to the lively—with plenty of saxophone personality.

Bring your friends, bring your family and help us celebrate the man who started it all!

Learn more about Portland State University's bands.

FRINOV 6
6:00 PM
Faith & WorshipChoralCultural Heritage

Shabbat Services

🌐Virtual / OnlineVirtual Event

Join us for a Cantor Shabbat! Cantor Green, guest Cantor Marshall Portnoy, and our congregational choirs will lead us in prayer on Friday, November 6.

Marshall Portnoy is the Cantor Emeritus of Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He has served two congregations full-time in his career: Congregation Adath Jeshurun in Louisville, Kentucky, from 1971 to 1994; and Main Line Reform Temple from 1994 to 2018. A graduate of Yale, Cantor Portnoy was invested both by the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Hebrew Union College. His two-volume work, The Art of Cantillation, now in its third edition, has for more than twenty-five years brought the skill and the joy of reading Torah and Haftarah to tens of thousands throughout the globe, and regularly remains among the most popular volumes of Behrman House Publications. His musical works are widely performed throughout the United States, and he is the recipient of frequent commissions. Of his CD Songs of Renewal, Debbie Friedman wrote, “Thoughtful and gentle, mindful and kind, this loving soul takes the listener, with every note he sings, to a place of hope and calm.” This is the only CD by another composer for which Debbie Friedman wrote liner notes.

The Marshall Portnoy Anthology was recently published by Transcontinental Music Publications. It contains thirty-four pieces, many familiar but in new arrangements for solo voice and duets (including “Meditation”,“I Still Believe” “God Bless This House” and “Birth is a Beginning”), many previously unpublished (“Reckoning,” “Od Yishama,” and “Miracles”), as well as songs for children (“Our Sukkah is a Little Hut,” “The Four Questions,” “Eitz Yafeh” and many others)..

Cantor Portnoy is the founder and President of the Bloom Jewish Music Foundation, which dispenses funds each year for the composition and performance of new Jewish music. He is also widely acknowledged as the music scholar who “cracked the code” to Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

TUENOV 3
12:00 PM – 12:53 PM
Drop-inChamber

Sonic Sanctuary

On Election Day, House of Scordatura presents a six-hour, uninterrupted performance of Morton Feldman’s String Quartet No. 2. Feldman wrote it in 1983. It is quiet, slow and long, and it asks nothing of the listener except attention. There is no intermission, and you can come and go as you like, whether you stay for ten minutes or all six hours. The date is deliberate: a quiet room on a noisy day. All proceeds benefit the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition.
FRINOV 27
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
+2 dates
DanceMusicalsCultural HeritageHolidays & SeasonalChoral

Black Nativity

Alberta Abbey126 Northeast Alberta Street

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity tells the story of the Nativity from an African-American perspective through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance, and song with griot-style narration.

Written by Langston Hughes, directed by Jerry Foster, music directed by JerMichael Riley PhD, choreography by Kemba Shannon.

A roof-raising, spirit-catching, musical tour-de-force that will bring you to your feet. Pure joy for the season. Bring the whole family. Make it a block party.

SUNNOV 22
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cultural HeritageChamber

The Waters of Non-Existance - Vishnu in Portland - World Premiere

"PORTLAND, OR — On Sunday, November 22, 2026, New York-based pianist, composer, and storyteller David Haney brings the world premiere of The Waters of Non-Existence: Vishnu to Portland, Oregon — an immersive concert work for piano, bass clarinet, bass, and spoken narration. The performance takes place at Augustana Lutheran Church at 4:00 PM and features two of Portland's most celebrated creative musicians: multi-reed master Ike Levin on bass clarinet and bassist Shao Way Wu. The Waters of Non-Existence: Vishnu draws on three ancient Vedic stories of the Hindu god Vishnu — the Preserver, the Dreamer of Worlds, the God who enters human life in moments of cosmic need — and reimagines them within a contemporary New York City setting. The result is an evening of music and mythology that contemplates what it means for the divine to live among us: in the streets, in the subways, in the silences between notes. The concert is drawn from Haney's new album, The Waters of Non-Existence, released in June 2026 on Ravello Records / PARMA Recordings — a work that has earned national press attention and critical praise since its release."

SUNNOV 8
4:00 PM
JazzPopChoral

Critical Mass Big Band and Sugartime Trio

Critical Mass Big Band and Sugartime Trio unite powerhouse instrumentation with dazzling vocal harmonies to create an unforgettable live music experience. For nearly 25 years, Critical Mass Big Band has stood as a cornerstone of contemporary jazz in the Pacific Northwest, captivating audiences with electrifying performances and a rich, full-bodied sound. Featuring an expansive lineup of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, and a driving rhythm section, the ensemble delivers high-energy big band jazz with precision, passion, and undeniable swing.
Sugartime Trio, joining forces with this dynamic orchestra, adds a fresh and stylish vocal dimension. Since 2016, this acclaimed female jazz/pop ensemble has charmed audiences with their tight three-part harmonies, blending hot swing with lush ballads. Their repertoire spans from the golden age of the 1930s to modern favorites, all delivered with a signature blend of sophistication, charisma, and polish.
Together, these standout acts create a vibrant fusion of classic big band power and sleek vocal artistry-offering audiences a timeless yet contemporary musical experience that is as exhilarating as it is truly unforgettable.

SATNOV 28
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
+3 more
💰 $34 - $54ChoralHolidays & SeasonalDanceKids & Family

Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree

Sunset Church14986 NW Cornell Rd.
CELEBRATE JOY! The 65th Season of Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree

Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree is back to bring the magic of Christmas to audiences of all ages. Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas experience! Our spectacular 90-minute show is packed with excitement, featuring an immersive nativity, a special visit from Santa and his dancing elves, and a non-stop extravaganza of music, dance, and pageantry that will kickstart your holiday season with joy and wonder.

Special Guest Performers: We’re thrilled to have renowned talents such as Georgene Rice, Timothy Greenidge, and Courtney Temple join us, adding their magic to the festivities.

Incredible Choir: Our adult and youth choirs, along with these guest stars, will serenade you with beloved classics and new favorites, filling the air with the spirit of Christmas.

New Show, New Songs: While our show is steeped in tradition, we’re excited to bring you fresh elements and new songs that will make this year’s celebration even more memorable by joining us for this magical event that captures the true spirit of Christmas.

Pacific Northwest’s Premier Christmas Event: We’re not just a show; we’re a cherished tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Families have been making us a part of their holiday season for over six decades.

2026 Performance Dates

Saturday November 28 – 2 PM
Saturday November 28 – 6 PM
Sunday November 29 – 2 PM
Sunday November 29 – 6 PM
Friday December 4 – 7 PM
Saturday December 5 – 2 PM
Saturday December 5 – 6 PM
Sunday December 6 – 2 PM
Sunday December 6 – 6 pm

Ticket pricing:

Blue $48-$55
Red $38-$45
Green $28-$35
ALL TICKETING FEES INCLUDED IN PRICES

SUNNOV 1
4:00 PM
Chamber

Rachmaninoff and His Circle

Professor of Piano at Southern Oregon University, Alexander Tutunov comes to St. Paul’s to play the 9 ft. Yamaha Grand piano in a concert on November 1st at 4 pm. after the service of Evensong. Alexander is a specialist in the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and will play several solo works by the famous Russian composer. He will also offer pieces by Russian contemporaries such as Pytor Tchaikovsky, Alexander Scriabin and Nikolai Medtner. Joining Professor Tutunov for some four-hand piano compositions is Elizabeth Moss, Senior Instructor of Piano at Oregon State University. Also joining is violist, Karen Vincent who will collaborate with Tutunov on Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise.”
FRINOV 20
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
+1 dates
💰 $25+ChoralClassicalWorld MusicCultural HeritagePerforming Arts

Tree of Life: Featuring the PSU Chamber, Rose and Thorn Choirs

Portland First United Methodist Church1838 SW Jefferson St

In Buddhist thought, the Tree of Life is a symbol of awakening, wisdom, and the interconnectedness of all life. Its roots reach deep into the earth while its branches extend toward the sky, reminding us that each generation grows from those that came before and that our lives are shaped by the communities and traditions that sustain us.

Opening the PSU Choirs' concert season, "Tree of Life" explores these themes through music that spans continents and centuries. Performed by the PSU Chamber Choir, Rose Choir and Thorn Choir, the program pairs cherished works from the Classical choral tradition with music by a new generation of Southeast Asian composers. At its center is Indonesian composer Bagus Utomo's Gayatri, inspired by the legendary queen whose wisdom and spiritual devotion remain an enduring part of Indonesian cultural heritage. The concert also features works by Budi Susanto Yohanes, Ily Matthew Maniano and Matthew Lyon Hazzard. Several of these pieces will be recorded later this year by the internationally acclaimed PSU Chamber Choir at Skywalker Sound, offering audiences an opportunity to hear this music before it is released.

SATNOV 7
7:07 PM – 8:40 PM
ClassicalChoralDance

Distinguished and Disney

Rose City Park United Methodist Church5830 NE Alameda St

Join Blueprint for a trip into two worlds: distinguished masterpieces and Disney. Featuring the Topaz ensemble, the first half includes both classic and modern classical standards, including


  • Purcell’s Hear My Prayer
  • Gjeilo’s Sancus
  • Allegri’s Miserere Mei, Deus
  • Mealor’s Locus Iste

The second half is a fully choreographed half with new arrangements of animated favorites, both old and new, including selections from:

  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  • Anastasia
  • Aladdin
  • Frozen
  • Mulan
  • and featuring a mashup of songs from five different films.

So take a trip through both the classical and the Disney classic with Blueprint for a solemn and yet magic-making good time.

SUNNOV 15
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Chamber

Hamilton & Friends

An evening of chamber music featuring Hamilton Cheifetz, Julia H. Lee, and guest artists performing works by Beethoven, Schubert, and Schumann. This event supports PSU’s String Ensemble Community Outreach program, which arranges student performances at prisons and retirement communities.

This concert includes one intermission.

SATNOV 28
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
+1 dates
OperaMusicalsChoral

Speed Dating Tonight!

Location Lincoln Hall Studio Theater (LH 115) 1620 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR 97201Map

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.

SUNNOV 15
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $30+ChamberCultural HeritagePerforming Arts

French Masterpieces for Violin and Piano

Lincoln Recital Hall1620 Southwest Park Avenue

Join PSU professor and violinist Tomás Cotik and pianist Shinmyung Rho for an evening celebrating some of the most captivating works in the French violin repertoire. The program features the elegance and imagination of Claude Debussy’s Violin Sonata, the lyrical charm of Lili Boulanger’s Nocturne and Cortùge, the expressive intensity of Francis Poulenc’s Violin Sonata, and two beloved works by Maurice Ravel: the Violin Sonata No. 2 and the dazzling virtuoso showpiece Tzigane. Spanning the late Romantic and early modern eras, these works reveal the remarkable palette of colors, textures, and emotions that characterizes French music, showcasing its refinement, imagination, and brilliance.

FRINOV 27
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
+2 dates
💰 $36Holidays & SeasonalMusicalsPopChoral

Winter Wonderettes

Love Street Playhouse126 Loves Ave

When Santa turns up missing, the Wonderettes use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday musical package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

Directed by Shanae Tullis

Tickets $36 (This is a Musical)

Tickets Available to Season Pass Holders October 13, 2026

Tickets Available to the Public October 20, 2026

Performance dates and times:

Friday, November 27 at 7:30 (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, November 28 at 7:30

Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 (MATINEE)

Friday, December 4 at 7:30

Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 (MATINEE)

Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 (MATINEE)

Thursday, December 10 at 7:30

Friday, December 11 at 7:30

Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 (MATINEE)

Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 (MATINEE)

Thursday, December 17 at 7:30

Friday, December 18 and 7:30

Saturday, December 19 at 7:30pm

Sunday, December 20 at 2:00 (MATINEE)

FRINOV 27
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Holidays & SeasonalChoralPerforming Arts

42nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

A joyful community sing-along led by Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini with many of Portland’s finest musical artists and chorale singers. Portland’s Tree Lighting Ceremony is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown. Join in this holiday tradition as Santa Claus ‘flips the switch’ to illuminate nearly 10,000 colorful lights on our City’s Tree that will shine bright throughout the holiday season.

FRINOV 20
5:00 PM
Registration requiredDiningChamberParties

HDCM Nineteenth Annual Gala

High Desert Chamber Music invites you to join us for our Nineteenth Annual Gala at the Riverhouse Convention Center! Get dressed in your best and celebrate the holiday season at our “Starry Starry Night” Gala. This elegant and festive evening features a special performance by the Spotlight Chamber Players, dinner, live and silent auctions, and our popular Dessert Dash—bringing together music, community, and celebration. Join MC Genevieve Reaume, auctioneer Shanan Kelley, and Gala Chair Trish Smith in support of High Desert Chamber Music’s programs, including the Concert Series and Educational Outreach programs. Early bird pricing available through October 18. Cocktail or formal attire. Reservations required; seating requests are welcome. This evening is made possible in part by Precision Plus Auto Salon, Buckstop Truckware, Mission Building, German Master Tech, Skanska USA Building, Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, Callan Accounting, Invera Wealth Advisors, Washington Trust Bank, Barbour & Associates, and the Riverhouse Lodge. Tickets are available through High Desert Chamber Music by phone or online. Come hear the music!
MONNOV 16
6:00 PM
ChoralPopComedy

Vocalocity: We’re Halfway There

Get ready for a night of music, comedy and incredible a cappella music as Vocalocity brings We’re Halfway There. Vocalocity takes some of the biggest songs from the ’60s to today and completely reimagines them using only the human voice. From Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson to Coldplay and more, their fun show is packed with songs you know and love, Vocalocity’s signature harmonies and plenty of unexpected moments along the way.

This isn’t your traditional a cappella concert. Vocalocity combines powerful vocals, beatboxing, comedy and six distinct personalities into a fast-moving show designed to keep you entertained from beginning to end.

Come laugh, sing along and experience your favorite songs in a whole new way.

SATNOV 14
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💰 $35+ClassicalChoralCultural Heritage

These Stones Remain

1739 NW Couch StMap

Tudor England (c. 1485–1603) was deeply unstable—yet monuments of its Latin sacred music survived, including the Sarum rite chant used before the Reformation. This chant served as the basis for devotional works by Taverner, Sheppard, Fayrfax, and Tye. It appears directly in several pieces on this program—among them Sheppard’s deeply moving Libera nos, whose chant melody is shown here. This music is inseparable from the stone abbeys and cathedrals it was made to fill. These Stones Remain restores these masterworks to their spiritual home, performed by the Northwest’s own Tudor Choir.

Selected chants from Tudor England

MONNOV 30
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ChoralHolidays & Seasonal

Northwest Harmony Chorus: Holiday Concert

Join us for an evening of fun and festive music to kick off the holiday season! Fun for the whole family!

Featuring our special guests Portland Daytime Singers

And Guest Quartets!

Monday, November 30

7:00 PM

Vancouver United Church of Christ

FREE ADMISSION

SATNOV 14
3:00 PM
Cultural HeritageChamber

Summer Nights

Portland Mezzo-Soprano & Composer Dr. Lisa Neher launches Pacific Art Song (pacificartsong.com), a concert series dedicated to Western Classical Art Song, with a program titled Summer Nights. A celebration of French song, the program transports audiences to the era of intimate salons, where friends gathered in living rooms to enjoy music shared up close. The centerpiece of the program, Hector Berlioz’s Les Nuits d’étĂ© (Summer Nights), explores longing, loss, and love across five songs that set vibrant poetry with closely interwoven parts for the voice and the piano. The work is the first major song cycle written by a French composer. Complimenting Berlioz’s groundbreaking piece are masterworks by Pauline Viardot and protĂ©gĂ© Lili Boulanger, brilliant French women composers long marginalized due to their gender.Completing the program are two world premieres composed by Neher herself. Chanson d’automne (Song of Autumn) and L’heure du berger (The Hour of the Shepherd) set poetry of Paul Verlaine. Dubbed “Prince of Poets” by his peers, Verlaine’s name is synonymous with French song. Why art song now? “We’re living in an era of 15 second Tiktok videos and the constant dopamine rush of notifications on our devices,” says Neher. “But what we’re all longing for is something real and embodied. This concert is an invitation to slow down and connect with your senses, to hear and see and feel the music in a community.” PERFORMERSDr. Lisa Neher, mezzo-soprano & composerHannah Early, pianoS
MONNOV 9
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
+1 dates
Chamber

Friends of Chamber Music: Schumann Quartet

Location Lincoln Performance Hall (LH 175) 1620 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR 97201Map

Hailing from Germany, the three Schumann brothers have been playing together since childhood. Together with their violist colleague they communicate with an openness and curiosity that has gained them a reputation as one of the most exciting string quartets performing today.

Program: Monday, November 9
WOLF Italian Serenade
MOZART Quartet in G Major, K. 73f
IVES Quartet No. 2
BRAHMS Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2

Program: Tuesday, November 10
HAYDN Quartet No. 67 in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2
Samuel BARBER Quartet in B minor, Op. 11
TCHAIKOVSKY Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit focm.org.

SUNNOV 1
4:00 PM
+1 dates
Clubs & MeetingsFaith & WorshipFolkChoralCultural HeritageBooks

Sacred Harp - Waverly UCC

First Sunday: Christian Harmony Third Sunday: 2025 Sacred Harp (Green) Book

SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM
Chamber

Chatter PDX: Quartet for the End of Time

Chatter PDX brings its signature one-hour concerts to the Gordon House in Silverton. Presented in the only Frank Lloyd Wright building in Oregon, this special series gives listeners an opportunity to hear chamber music in an architectural icon that features great acoustics. Admission includes refreshments, and seating is limited. Chatter presents a special performance of Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time alongside a work by Oregon composer, Andy Akiho.
SUNNOV 1
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
+2 dates
Faith & WorshipClassicalChoral

Sung Eucharist (Rite II)

Liturgy with choral and organ music, prayers, reading, sermon, and communion. Everyone is welcome!

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