Music

• Organizer: Lisa and Kyle and Moorland
• Schedule: Leave at 7:30 ish
• Route: Loop ride (returns to start)
• Location Details: The school basketball area where Mellow Mondays usually meet
• Audience: General (all ages)

Lisa: My partner in Sacramento, CA and I (now in Portland) had a community radio show for the year of 2024 in Davis, CA at KDVS 90.3 FM.
We would play goth, industrial, soundtracks, scores, indie rock, and more. Kyle really liked playing music from mostly small shows (some medium) we would attend.
We are planning to have some of the focus be on the dead or death or related topics to honor The Day of the Dead in our own way.
If anyone has any requests to add to remember or honor their Loved Ones, we welcome those songs. Even if you don't think they fit with our music choices, we still welcome them.
Moorland is helping us with our route. Thanks:)

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.

Step into autumn’s splendor as the garden transforms with the colors and textures of chrysanthemums, a flower of nobility and longevity in Chinese culture. Stroll among 81 mum varieties, cascading displays along the waterfall, and sweeping floral sculptures that transform the garden into a living gallery.

From dazzling floral artistry to hands-on learning opportunities, Chrysanthemum Festival is one of the garden's most anticipated annual celebrations—and an unforgettable way to experience Lan Su in fall. Explore this beautiful flower and time of year.

Nov. 5-8 — Nights of the Golden Flower: Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters. Plus, enjoy gentle music by Lulu Guzheng Studio, dance performances by YZ Dance Academy, floral jewelry-making, and all-ages fun as you wander among glowing lanterns and vote for your favorite designs of the showcase. Sensory Night November 14.

Experience the twinkling, magical wonderland of ZooLights— without any kids. Brighten the season at BrewLights. This ZooLights beer festival experience is for folks 21+. Cut loose without kids or daytime crowds and enjoy dozens of the Northwest’s best breweries and cideries, plus live music, food carts and more.

With an animal lantern train ride, vibrant sparkling tunnels and a variety of wildlife-inspired displays, BrewLights is the region’s most impressive light display. This is the perfect event for gathering friends, raising a glass and snapping selfies.

Tickets include a souvenir cup and 10 three-ounce pours. Choose from dozens of beer, seltzer and cider options from the finest Northwest craft beverage makers. Nondrinking tickets are available for those preferring to enjoy BrewLights alcohol-free.

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.

The Silverton Christmas Market features 2 million twinkling Christmas lights, a German-inspired artisan vendor market, visits from Santa, ice skating, snowless tubing, cozy fire pits, live music, festive food & drink and more!

Located in the historic town of Silverton, Oregon, this festive event brings holiday cheer to the Willamette Valley. We hope you will join us to create magical holiday memories at the largest German Christmas Market in Oregon!

Let the glow of 2 million twinkling lights guide your way through the enchanting Silverton Christmas Market. Wander through magical light displays and make cherished holiday memories with family and friends in this festive winter wonderland.

Step onto the ice at the Silverton Christmas Market’s newest attraction and experience the Mid-Willamette Valley’s only ice skating rink! Presented by Power Kia & Power Buick GMC of Salem.

VENDOR MARKET

Shop from local vendors offering handmade gifts, candles, ornaments, puzzles, and more. You’ll also find specialty German booths with nutcrackers, incense smokers, and glass-blown ornaments brought in straight from Germany.

Make the holidays even more magical with a visit from Santa! Stop by Santa’s House, where little ones can share their Christmas wishes, snap a festive photo, and create memories the whole family will cherish.

Step into our cozy, family-friendly Biergarten, proudly serving local brews and cider from Maletis Beverage! With live entertainment featuring local musicians, there’s always something exciting to enjoy.

Get ready to zip down our Snowless Tubing Hill, presented by Power Kia & Power Buick GMC of Salem! With four tracks, it’s a perfect spot to add some excitement and holiday cheer to your visit!

All aboard for a magical new experience at the Silverton Christmas Market! This family-friendly attraction takes guests on a festive ride through beautiful light displays. Train rides are $5 per person, and all ages are welcome. The train is weather permitting and will not operate during rainy conditions.

Please note that departure times are subject to change; final trip times are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the event.

Step back in time at Aurora Colony Days, a beloved heritage festival celebrating the history and traditions of this charming historic town. Your visit includes:

• Browsing an open-air market filled with antiques, crafts, and artisan goods.
• Living history demonstrations highlighting the colony’s past.
• Classic car displays and vintage vehicles.
• Live music, local food vendors, and a lively festival atmosphere.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sat 8/8
Price: Res $51 / Non-Res $77
Registration Website: https://www.auroracolony.org

Spend the day at Seaside, a classic Oregon Coast town with a lively promenade, sandy beaches, and a variety of shops and eateries. Take in ocean views, explore local shops, and enjoy the seaside atmosphere.

Highlights of this outing include:

• Walking along the Seaside Promenade and beach.
• Browsing local shops, boutiques, and souvenir stores.
• Enjoying the classic seaside town atmosphere with cafés and oceanfront views.
• Lunch will be on your own and paid individually; we will not be dining as an organized group.

Date / Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu 8/13
Price: Res $37 / Non-Res $56
Registration Website: https://www.seasideor.com

Reconnect with nature and experience the calming presence of horses during this unique retreat focused on communication and trust-building. The day includes:

• Hands-on activities designed to build confidence and connection with horses.
• Guided interactions with gentle horses in a peaceful outdoor sanctuary.
• Learning about horse behavior, communication, and emotional awareness.
• A relaxing group picnic surrounded by open skies and natural beauty.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Thu 8/27
Price: Res $94 / Non-Res $142
Registration Website: https://oregonhorsemanship.com/

Enjoy a lively day exploring the Camas Vintage & Art Faire, where historic downtown streets transform into a vibrant outdoor marketplace. Highlights include:

• Browsing unique vintage treasures, antiques, and handmade artworks.
• Meeting talented local artists and craft makers.
• Live music performances throughout the festival.
• Local food vendors and the welcoming charm of downtown Camas.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sat 8/29
Price: Res $52 / Non-Res $79
Registration Website: https://downtowncamas.com/event/camas-vintage-art-faire/

Get a behind-the-scenes look at artisan cheese making and spirit distilling at TMK Creamery. This day trip includes:

• A hands-on cow milking experience and an opportunity to meet the dairy cows.
• Learning how farmstead cheeses and unique craft spirits are created.
• Sampling delicious cheeses and spirits directly at the source.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Tue 9/8 (Tour #34866)
Price: Res $107 / Non-Res $160
Registration Website: Register Online

Celebrate Indigenous culture at the annual NAYA Neerchokikoo Powwow. This cultural excursion includes:

• Immersing yourself in traditional dance and witnessing spectacular ceremonial regalia.
• Listening to powerful, historic drum groups.
• Supporting Native communities by shopping local Native vendors.

Date / Time: 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 9/12 (Tour #34867)
Price: Res $59 / Non-Res $88
Registration Website: Register Online

Explore Elk Rock Garden, a breathtaking hillside estate overlooking the Willamette River. This scenic tour includes:

• Strolling peaceful, winding pathways to discover rare international plants.
• Viewing rocky cascades and beautifully curated garden landscapes.
• Taking in stunning autumn views of the river and Mount Hood.

Date / Time: 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Tue 9/15 (Tour #34868)
Price: Res $47 / Non-Res $70
Registration Website: Register Online

Join the old-school fun at St. Josef's annual Grape Stomping festival. This festive outing includes:

• Jumping into giant wood barrels to experience crushing grapes by foot.
• Enjoying live music and a lively harvest festival atmosphere.
• Relaxing on the scenic patio to toast to the new vintage.

Date / Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 9/26 (Tour #34869)
Price: Res $77 / Non-Res $115
Registration Website: Register Online

Indulge your sweet tooth at the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival. This tasty escape includes:

• Meeting artisan chocolatiers and learning about their craft.
• Sampling premium small-batch chocolate creations.
• Shopping local treats while discovering the fascinating journey from bean to bar.

Date / Time: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat 10/3 (Tour #34870)
Price: Res $94 / Non-Res $144
Registration Website: Register Online

Join the community celebration at Clackamas Community College honoring Indigenous Peoples Day. This gathering includes:

• Experiencing moving traditional performances and song.
• Hearing insightful guest speakers share history and legacy.
• Viewing cultural exhibits during an inspiring day of community unity.

Date / Time: 12 p.m.–5 p.m., Sat 10/10 (Tour #34871)
Price: Res $53 / Non-Res $88
Registration Website: Register Online

Enjoy a private tour of Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville. This autumn farm outing includes:

• Getting up close to feed and interact with resident llamas, goats, pigs, and chicks.
• Experiencing a crisp day filled with classic, nostalgic farm fun.
• Enjoying gorgeous farm backgrounds perfect for fall photo ops.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Thu 10/15 (Tour #34872)
Price: Res $77 / Non-Res $96
Registration Website: Register Online

Board a historic locomotive in Garibaldi for a gorgeous autumn rail journey. This trip includes:

• Winding along scenic Tillamook Bay and the Nehalem River.
• Taking in vibrant autumn foliage from the comfort of a historic train.
• Dedicated free time to explore the coastal surroundings and grab lunch.

Date / Time: 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10/24 (Tour #34873)
Price: Res $113 / Non-Res $141
Registration Website: Register Online

Go behind the scenes at the Oregon Humane Society Portland campus. This educational tour includes:

• A walkthrough of the state-of-the-art animal care facility.
• Learning about innovative behavioral rehabilitation programs.
• Discovering the profound dedication and work behind life-saving animal rescues.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Tue 11/10 (Tour #34874)
Price: Res $69 / Non-Res $86
Registration Website: Register Online

Go behind the scenes at the Gamblin Artists Colors factory to see how premium oil paints are crafted in Portland. This unique tour includes:

• Observing the traditional manufacturing and milling process up close.
• Learning the fascinating science behind color making.
• Discovering what makes these materials a favorite for global artists.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wed 11/18 (Tour #34875)
Price: Res $52 / Non-Res $86
Registration Website: Register Online

Discover the art of traditional basketry during an interactive workshop. This hands-on experience includes:

• Guided instruction with the expert educators at Trackers Portland.
• Learning how to source, manipulate, and work with natural organic materials.
• Creating and taking home your very own hand-crafted basket.

Date / Time: 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Tue 11/17 (Tour #34876)
Price: Res $97 / Non-Res $146
Registration Website: Register Online

Enjoy a guided tour of the world-class gem, mineral, and fossil collection at the historic Rice Museum. This trip includes:

• Exploring unique geological exhibits and viewing rare extraterrestrial meteorites.
• Seeing the famous, world-renowned Alma Rose rhodochrosite.
• Learning about the history and preservation of historic Northwest treasures.

Date / Time: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Fri 11/20 (Tour #34877)
Price: Res $73 / Non-Res $109
Registration Website: Register Online

Experience winter magic during the Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto. This evening holiday outing includes:

• Walking beautifully illuminated forest pathways.
• Enjoying incredible live choral performances inside the world-renowned chapel.
• Gathering around outdoor fire pits to share seasonal warmth and camaraderie.

Date / Time: 3 p.m.–9 p.m., Tue 12/1 (Tour #34878)
Price: Res $82 / Non-Res $123
Registration Website: Register Online

Stroll through a traditional German-style holiday market nestled inside the Oregon Garden. This festive trip includes:

• Savoring the sight of millions of twinkling, intricate light displays.
• Sipping authentic warm beverages to stay cozy.
• Exploring classic vendor booths filled with unique handmade gifts.

Date / Time: 3:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat 12/19 (Tour #34879)
Price: Res $98 / Non-Res $148
Registration Website: Register Online

Experience ultimate holiday magic at the iconic Pittock Mansion during its Christmas celebration. This final seasonal trip includes:

• Viewing spectacular, professionally styled seasonal displays inside the historic chateau.
• Learning about the history of early Portland high society.
• Taking in unparalleled, panoramic winter views of the city below.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Tue 12/22 (Tour #34880)
Price: Res $73 / Non-Res $109
Registration Website: Register Online

Take a look at the wonderful day trips we've enjoyed earlier this year! These programs are currently concluded.

• Otter Wildlife Tour (3/11): A behind-the-scenes trip to the Oregon Zoo's Steller Cove to meet the otter care team and explore marine conservation.
• Wolf Haven Sanctuary (3/26): A guided walk through an internationally recognized refuge to observe rescued wolves and study prairie restoration.
• Portland Bridge Tour (4/9 & 4/16): An engineering and cultural history tour of Portland's iconic river crossings, inspired by the LO Reads book Tilt.
• Secret Lives of Bees (4/30): An immersive apiary and pollinator garden walk with local beekeepers, complete with a specialty honey tasting.
• Live Jazz at The Benson (5/13): An elegant, cultured evening enjoying live music from local jazz artists paired with dinner at a historic hotel.
• Magic in the Mountains Event (5/30): A premium wine country outing at The Allison Inn & Spa, featuring tastings from 35+ regional wineries.
• Berry Picking & Picnic (6/11): A relaxed farm-to-table trip harvesting fresh seasonal fruit with a group picnic at South Barlow Berry Farm.
• The Covered Bridges of Lane County (6/25): A scenic historic drive through the Oregon countryside to marvel at century-old timber bridges.
• Western Antique Airplane & Automobile Museum (7/11): A trip to Hood River for a vintage transportation car show and massive historic aircraft collection.
• Villa Catalana Cellars (7/14): A unique Mediterranean-inspired botanical garden tour mixed with a private vineyard wine tasting.
• Oregon Coast – Cannon Beach (7/23): A free-guided day of beach walking by Haystack Rock and exploring art boutiques and local eateries.

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.

This fall, Portland welcomes an extraordinary celebration of classical ballet as PRIMA Ballet Gala brings together artists of the Grand Kyiv Ballet and international guest performers for one unforgettable night.

More than a performance, PRIMA Ballet Gala is a night of elevated artistry – where timeless classics meet contemporary expression, and the stage becomes a space of beauty, power, and emotion.

The program features iconic highlights from world-renowned ballets including Don Quixote, Spartacus, and The Dying Swan, alongside vibrant national dance such as the thrilling Hopak, set to music by legendary composers including Tchaikovsky.

Begin your evening on the red carpet, then step inside for a celebration of artistic excellence and international cultural connection.
Guests are warmly encouraged to attend in the evening attire, helping create an atmosphere of elegance worthy of this special occasion.

Join us for a rare opportunity to experience world-class dancers, timeless choreography, and a night filled with beauty and inspiration.

Seats are limited. Be part of PRIMA Ballet Gala — where ballet speaks from the heart.

Experience one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved holiday traditions with more than 2 million lights, ice skating, an authentic German Christmas market, festive food and drinks, live music, Santa, snowless tubing, cozy fire pits, and so much more. Stroll through the authentic German Vendor Market, where you’ll find handcrafted gifts, imported ornaments, nutcrackers, smokers, pyramids, and other treasured holiday décor brought directly from Germany. Warm up with traditional favorites like glühwein, browse 28 local vendors, and discover one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

New for 2026: Glide across the Mid-Willamette Valley’s only full-size ice skating rink, located inside a festive winter tent and surrounded by holiday magic.

• 2 million dazzling lights
• Ice skating
• Snowless tubing
• Visits with Santa (through Dec. 23rd)
• Live music
• Festive food and drinks
• Cozy fire pits and photo opportunities throughout the grounds

Make the Silverton Christmas Market part of your family’s holiday tradition and create memories that will last for years to come.

If you want to rage out and turn this season into an eventful alternative bonanza, here's your opportunity to see the most fantastic act in the circuit. Smashing Pumpkins brings a top-rated showdown across the US this fall as they serve a brand new trek. This time, a new album brings different vibes, and Smashing Pumpkins is slated to promote this incredible work. Smashing Pumpkins brings The Rats In A Cage Tour to this city, and they're ready to conquer Moda Center at the Rose Quarter with their viral hits, including "1979," "Tonight Tonight," and the Grammy-winning "Bullet with Butterfly Wings"!

The Fates are spinning… do you dare give in to temptation?

After a deep slumber, EX-SPELLED! A Cabaret Tribute to the Occult finally returns to the Jack London Revue this November. Hosted by the Mad Marquis, this wicked night of magic, mystery, and mayhem summons a spellbinding collection of performers to astonish you in ways that would make even the Devil himself shiver with antici……

Step beyond the veil and surrender yourself to the forbidden, where good old debauchery mingles with the come-hither peculiarities of your wildest dreams. Prepare to explore the limits of your imagination, indulge your darker curiosities, and discover what exactly lies just beyond the bounds of everything you know.

JLR Seating Map Notes: For this show, you may reserve individual tables on the map pictured. Note that some tables have limited sightlines as noted. General Admission ticket holders note that seating and sightlines are limted and may be standing room only. All table reservations include admission.

1. For Table Reservations: Note the relative location of the stage and bar on the map. Then click a table number to see prices, or click "Show All Tickets". Click the + button to add a specific table to your cart.
2. For General Admission tickets: click the "GA Standing" area. Click the + button to add additional tickets.
3. Click "Agree & Checkout"

Teddy Swims brings The UGLY Tour to Moda Center at the Rose Quarter with Allen Stone and MarcLo. Ticket access includes multiple presale options through Visa, the artist, Spotify, the venue, radio, Ticketmaster, and VIP, followed by a public sale and a Visa post-sale.

The Saloon Ensemble‘s epic all-ages production of The Nitemare B4 Xmas is back. Featuring Kylee Wegner as Jack, Patrica Charms as Sally, Jason Wells as The Mayor, Noah Veil as Oogie Boogie, Dan Stauffer as Dr. F, Phil Sano as Sandy Claws, Richard Cawley, Iris Asher, and Stacey Ludlow as Lock, Shock, and Barrel, Julia Andalora as Zero, plus Jon Vancura on sax, Mike Danner on accordion, Jeremy Baron on mandolin, and Joe Hagel on drums.

Portland's legendary performance troupe, The Saloon Ensemble, will once again bring to the stage a live performance of the brilliant score complete with interactive sing-along, a costume contest, everyone's favorite screaming contest and many other 'horrible' surprises.

Celebrate the Halloween season with the annual production that's been packing houses and delivering joyous fun for all spirits, young and old.

The Buena Vista Orchestra, also known as The Buena Vista Social Orchestra and Orquesta Buena Vista, celebrates the rich tradition of Cuban music with a repertory drawn from legendary bands and artists. The ensemble includes musicians connected to The Buena Vista Social Club, AfroCuban All Stars, and the bands of Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo, Chucho Valdés and Willie Colón. Cuban violinist Rolando Morejón Reyes leads the group, bringing experience from Orquesta de Enrique Jorrín and work with Omara Portuondo, Willie Colón, Cachao López and Oscar D’León. The lineup features trumpeter Antonio Perigo, percussionist Miguel Valdés, pianist Helder Rojas, trombonist Yosmel Garcerarn and Latin Grammy nominee Pepe Epsinosa, among others. These artists and their related projects have toured internationally, earned widespread recognition with millions of tickets and records sold, and inspired documentaries and theatrical productions, making this the most prominent Cuban music project of its kind. Presented by SSK Music Presents, the performance continues a storied musical lineage while supporting new generations in the field. This event is open to all ages.

🍷 Your Favorite Downtown Tradition Is Back and Better Than Ever 🛍️

On Saturday, November 7 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM, Historic Downtown Hillsboro comes alive for Sip & Shop 2026, a festive self-guided stroll through the heart of the district featuring over a dozen local wineries, cideries, breweries, and mocktail makers, live music, carolers, holiday shopping, and a dining guide packed with specials from local restaurants and food carts.

This is the event that turns a November Saturday into something you'll be talking about all season. Grab your glass, explore at your own pace, and discover why this beloved Downtown tradition keeps drawing over 150 guests year after year.

Four Soaking Stations with mini-snacks are set up along the route to keep you fueled between sips. Check in at Colours Art Supply or LaHaie's to get your passport and start your adventure.

Here’s how the Sip & Shop Passport works:

> You’ll be directed to pick up your passport map, Swag bag including restaurant specials and more, and tasting glass* (While supplies last) at one of two check-in locations
Sip, stroll & shop your way between 2nd and 4th Avenue and Washington to Lincoln, featuring 15+ retail locations, discovering wine, cider, and zero-proof tastings all along Main Street and beyond. Snack at four soaking stations placed along your stroll. Select merchants may offer special promotions during your visit.
Visit the retailers and restaurants noted on the passport and collect stamps at a minimum of seven shops. No retail purchase required. Our intent is to introduce you to some of the key contributors who make and keep Historic Downtown great.
Drop your completed passport at any participating retail location. Completed passports will be collected and raffle drawings for themed gift baskets valued between $30 – $70.
Wine Concierge Service will whisk your purchases off to designated pickup spots so you can keep sipping and shopping worry-free

Check-In Locations - Check-In begins at 3:00PM, Final Check-In at 6:15PM

LaHaie’s at 277 E Main Street
Colours Art at 270 E Main Street

Date: Saturday, November 7

This Year's Participating Pourers:

3 Goats Vineyard
Bull Run Cider
Patton Valley Wines
Dion Vineyards
2 Towns Cider
Résolu Cellars
DAnu Winery
Helvetia Winery
Chris James Cellars
La Randonnée
Flipturn Cellars
Scotch Church Road Vineyard
Parra Wine Co.
Urban River Spirits
Apolloni Vineyards

This year, proceeds benefit The Family Peace Center of Washington County, so every ticket you purchase supports something truly meaningful in our community.

Tickets are available now, and early bird pricing won't last. Grab yours before November 1st and save, then gather your crew, sip and shop throughout the day and stay for dinner at one of our many delicious dining spots in Historic Downtown Hillsboro.

Shout to our Community Sponsors: Le'Stuff, Lithtex Printing
💸 Refund Policy - Stuff happens! Ticket cancellations before
Nov. 4 are eligible for a refund.

Questions? Contact the Sip & Shop Team:
> Sandie Nelson, Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-860-3663
> Kathleen Floistad, Cedar Street Antiques/ Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-780-0785
>>Kathie Nelson, Résolu Cellars 503-803-9270

On Sunday, November 1st, Oregon Koto-Kai, the Japanese Koto Music Society of Oregon, will present its 15th Annual Fall Concert. This year’s concert will feature traditional and modern koto ensemble pieces selected to honor the koto mastery and memory of the late Kazue Sawai. The music will be complemented by beautiful art on stage created by local artist Satoko Motouji.

Kazue Sawai cofounded the Sawai Koto Institute based in Tokyo, Japan with her husband, koto master and composer Tadao Sawai. Not only was she the instructor and mentor to our Artistic Director, Mitsuki Dazai, but her passion and innovative playing style was an inspiration to our entire group and koto players worldwide. Our program honors that legacy with traditional pieces signature to her repertoire and boundary-pushing compositions from the Sawai catalog.

This ever-popular event will be emceed by local entertainer Enrique E. Andrade, who is a member of the ensemble cast of Marigolds y Memorias, this year’s centerpiece theatrical attraction for the Milagro Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Originally from Mexico City, Andrade is an accomplished actor and voice-over artist who has appeared in more than two dozen Milagro productions, as well as working at Portland Story Theater and 3rd Angle Music Ensemble. His screen credits include Leverage, Grimm, and The Librarians. The evening’s headline entertainer is Portland’s own Yissel Lopez, who has won over audiences with her captivating Latin pop and Mariachi fusion music.

Guests will dine on a uniquely prepared three-course dinner catered by beloved Portland restauranteur Lucy de Leon, featuring dishes from both her new downtown hotspot, Madrina Cocina Mexicana, and the Eastside La Patroncita, famous for serving up a fusion of time-honored recipes and innovative creations, lovingly prepared with the freshest ingredients and the essence of home. Wine for this special evening is provided by A to Z Wineworks, Oregon’s top-selling wine brand, which pursues its mission to offer dependable, quality wine which is accessible to all.

A guest favorite year after year, our silent auction of unique Mexican artisanal goods will again temp guests with beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of art and other cultural gems. And perhaps most important of all, a major draw of ¡Viva Milagro! is the opportunity to connect and spend time with a room full of Milagro friends and supporters!

Please note that any orders made with credit card are subject to additional processing fees.

For over 40 Seasons, Milagro has been dedicated to bringing the vibrancy of Latino theatre, culture, and art education to audiences in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. We provide a home for artists and audiences seeking authentic Latino cultural experiences. We value creativity and diversity; we welcome the risk of experimentation while respecting tradition; we empower our artists to think creatively and act collaboratively; we are often irreverent but never irrelevant.

In the coming season, we we’ll work hard to keep providing reduced ticket prices for students, to take our bilingual outreach efforts to more communities where the arts are lacking, to transform El Zócalo into a buzzing space for our community groups, and to bring talented artist residents to Milagro. However, we need your help to make this and more happen!

Sponsorships start at just $500.

For more information, please contact us!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 503-236-7253

All Ages // 6 PM Show // Tickets $24

Taylor Bickett is a storyteller at heart. Hailing from Indiana, she's been writing music since before she can remember. Taylor's intimate lyrics and outstanding vocal range gracefully overlay organic indie pop production to create introspective singer/songwriter tunes. After her wistful, Gen Z anthem "QUARTER LIFE CRISIS" hit the internet in 2022, the track compelled a generation struggling with their newfound adulthood to share their own photos and stories on TikTok soundtracked by her song. The trending audio amassed nearly half a million fan-made videos, and celebrities including Drew Barrymore and Kevin Jonas showcased their own transformations since age sixteen atop Taylor's track, which features the lyrics, "I swear 16 was yesterday, but now I'm closer to 28."

Taylor's subsequent 2023 EP grown up and lonely demonstrates her knack for writing honest and unfiltered songs that resonate with an entire generation. She kicked off 2024 with her single "I Like Mondays" which resonated with fans when she quickly wrote and posted the song on the 1st of January (a Monday). After spending the spring on the road, Taylor released her second EP, This Isn't Me Missing You, on September 19th.

Taylor spent 2024 touring with artists like Ron Pope, Blü Eyes, Andi and Áine Deane, which took her all over the US and UK. Her new song "The Crime," based on a traumatic incident that sparked a passion for ending violence against women, will come out in honor of Women's History Month in March of 2025. She is currently writing new music for her debut full length album.

Goldie is a Portland-based artist creating alternative-pop that blends a sense of nostalgia with a distinctly modern sound. Drawing inspiration from artists both past and present, her music is rooted in honest songwriting, warm melodies, and an ever-evolving approach to pop. With four singles released, Goldie is currently working on her debut EP and carving out a sound entirely her own.

It’s Been Awful marks the moment Isaiah Rashad fully becomes his own genre. The Top Dawg Entertainment visionary returns with his third studio album on May 1, expanding his sonic world beyond hip-hop into cosmic jazz, psychedelic guitar rock, Soulquarian neo-soul, and flashes of genre-blurring experimentation. After five transformative years, Rashad delivers his most vulnerable and fully-realized work yet – an unfiltered reflection on addiction, growth, self-confrontation, and redemption. It’s soul music in its most metaphysical form, anchored by the same lyrical precision and emotional depth that have defined his artistry from the beginning.

Since emerging from Chattanooga, TN in 2012, Rashad has built one of the most impactful and emotionally resonant catalogs in modern rap. His debut Cilvia Demo immediately established him as a critical force, followed by The Sun’s Tirade, which debuted in the Top 20 of the Billboard 200 and earned Gold certification. His 2021 album The House Is Burning further solidified his cultural imprint, amassing nearly one billion global streams and widespread acclaim for its introspective storytelling and sonic evolution. Across his career, Rashad has achieved multiple Gold and Platinum certifications, with standout records including “Wat’s Wrong” (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Zacari) and “Pretty Little Birds” (feat. SZA), while maintaining a loyal, cult-like fanbase drawn to his honesty and depth.

Rashad has consistently pushed beyond trends to create timeless, deeply personal work. Now, with It’s Been Awful, he enters a new chapter defined by clarity, confrontation, and creative rebirth – reaffirming his place not just in rap, but at the forefront of music’s most compelling storytellers.

Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana, SOCAN, and Folk Award–winning artist and Polaris Prize–shortlisted singer-songwriter, producer, author, actor, and human rights advocate.

Her acclaimed solo debut Outside Child (2021) was followed by The Returner (2023), released via Concord/Fantasy. Prior to her solo work, she co-founded and toured internationally with Po’Girl, Birds of Chicago, and Our Native Daughters, and remains an active collaborator with OND and a member of Joni Mitchell’s Joni Jam.

In 2024, Russell joined Hozier’s Unreal Unearth tour across the U.S. and Europe, with their duet “Wildflower & Barley” earning her first Billboard Hot 100 entry. Her Rainbow Coalition ensemble and All Returners tour continued through 2025 across Australia and North America. She also co-wrote “Human Mind” with Hozier for Mavis Staples.

Russell has received eight Grammy nominations and one win, alongside multiple honors including Americana Award nominations and Album of the Year, a Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, International Folk Music Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards, and UK Americana Awards. She was also named Billboard Women in Music Canada’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year and shortlisted for the Polaris Prize.

She made her Broadway debut as Persephone in Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown in November 2024 and has since completed a second run in the role. Offstage, Russell is a powerful advocate and organizer, curating the historic Once and Future Sounds set at Newport Folk Festival and co-founding Love Rising, which has raised over $550,000 in support of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Her forthcoming memoir will be published by Little, Brown, and her third album is slated for release in 2026.

In a darkening musical landscape where viral fads and AI-generated fakery share chart-space with the self-absorbed products of the nation’s stage schools, Buzzcocks shine out as a gleaming beacon of hope.
A constant, ever-evolving presence over the last 45 years of pop culture, the band’s legendary status will be set in stone — literally — with their inclusion in the Music Walk Of Fame in September, joining an illustrious roll call including David Bowie, The Who, Madness and Amy Winehouse.
The band’s never-better live shows, meanwhile, are electrifying reminders of rock music’s power to inspire, educate and inform. All delivered with an energy and conviction of a band half their age.
“It’s my lifeblood,” says Steve Diggle — 68 years young — of a non-stop touring schedule which over the summer will see them play to thousands of fans across Europe and the UK.
“I’ve still got the fire in my belly. Some musicians get bored of being on the road, but I’m institutionalised. I’ve done 50-odd years of staying in hotels. It’s what I signed up for. Ever since I saw Bob Dylan in the back of a black taxi in (D.A. Pennebaker’s 1967 documentary) Don’t Look Back, I always wanted to live this kind of life — being interviewed in the back of a black taxi on the way to the studio.”

While most of their punk peers are content to traverse the globe in jukebox-style revue shows, Buzzcocks continue to move with the times, attracting new fans wherever they go. A case in point being the huge all-ages crowd the band pulled at the Iggy Pop-headlined Dog Day Afternoon in July.
“There’s not a lot of intellectual or emotional thinking in music these days,” observes Steve. “People are being controlled. They’ll watch a video of someone falling over a banana skin and think they’re being entertained. They don’t realise the beauty of words, and the power of music. I’d like to think young kids who come to see us feel the same excitement I got from Little Richard and Chuck Berry. It goes back to the punk thing. It was about attitude and a way of thinking. We had the questions, but we didn’t have the answers. But the questions are the important thing.”

Meet at 4:00PM, Walk at 4:15PM, the walk is 1.5 mile total out-and-back hike. Plan to meet at Lower Macleay Park - 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210.

Join Third Angle and World Forestry Center for an immersive All-Saints Day soundwalk to Witch’s Castle, featuring a spooky, site-specific soundscape created by local composer Bora Yoon. Grab your headphones, download the soundwalk, and join us under the bridge at Lower Macleay Park as we excavate memory, and bring to life place-based storytelling along the wooded path.

Through his 54-year career, 3-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz, exploring a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In late autumn of 2026, Scofield looks back on many of his now-classic fusion-groove compositions with Electrospective. Not intending to replicate the earlier fan favorites, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades, culling tunes from his Blue Matter, Uberjam, and AGoGo bands – each responsible for a few recordings – as well as new material in the same vein. Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce), multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings, James Taylor) on keyboards, and legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead and CO., Tedeschi Trucks, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice.

Presented by Soul’d Out at Revolution Hall, this performance spotlights John Scofield’s Electrospective, a project from the three-time Grammy winner that revisits the funk-infused side of his 54-year journey in jazz. Instead of recreating earlier favorites, Scofield brings fresh interpretations drawn from his Blue Matter, Uberjam, and A Go Go periods, alongside new pieces in a similar spirit. He appears with Scofield alum and drummer-producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce), keyboardist Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings, James Taylor), and bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co., Tedeschi Trucks Band, Allman Brothers). The program leans into the fusion grooves audiences often request, delivered by a lineup assembled to let the music speak.

With featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH. Ages 21 and up

Sunday, November 1st, 2026 8:00PM Roseland Theater All Ages General Admission Floor | 21 & Over Reserved Seating Balcony No refunds or exchanges. Tickets are non-transferable. Will Call name changes not permitted. Domestic Bliss Tour VIP Package...

After many years celebrating the music of Big Star via the collective known as Big Star’s Third, Jody Stephens (the last surviving member of the original Big Star lineup) had an idea.

“I truly loved touring the world and performing Big Star’s Third with a core group, a variety of special guests, and a chamber orchestra playing the beautiful orchestrations created by Carl Marsh and Chris Stamey. But when the idea of celebrating the 50th anniversary of #1 Record came up, it was time to pare the production down to a five-piece rock band. So I called a few close and like-spirited musical friends.”

Enter some of the legendary group’s biggest fans, who have long been associated with Big Star and related projects. The band now includes Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Jon Auer (The Posies), Pat Sansone (Wilco), Chris Stamey (The dB's) and Stephens. Dubbing themselves the Big Star Quintet, it’s a lineup that is both personal and close in spirit to #1 Record and Radio City.

November 4, 2026

Special Concerts

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.

• Michael Riesman Conductor
• Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• The Philip Glass Ensemble
• Oregon Symphony

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.

Lewis & Clark College Department of Music and Portland State University’s School of Music and Theater present an afternoon with Grammy Award-winning soprano Audrey Luna on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 3pm to 6pm in Evans Auditorium.

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

Live Wire joins forces with the Portland Art Museum for an afternoon of roving performances ahead of an evening recording of the program. The event coincides with PAM's monthly Free First Thursday and the Portland Book Festival's expanded programming. Performers will include poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett, Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ed Park, and Portland comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle.

Free pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries, giving visitors a chance to catch live performances and storytelling while moving through the PAM spaces. Completely free through PAM’s Free First Thursday general admission. Also, enjoy a fully seated, ticketed Live Wire taping hosted by Luke Burbank with announcer Elena Passarello, featuring a blend of interviews, comedy, and music performed live for the audience, then edited into an episode for broadcast to over 200 public radio stations nationwide.

Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both.

Portland Art Museum invites the community to join a Free First Thursday event, offering free admission to the museum for all, plus a Live Wire event as part of the Literary Arts Portland Book Festival. Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both!

4:30 – 6 p.m. — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett, Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ed Park, and Portland comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle.

Free First Thursday tickets can be reserved online one week in advance and are also available at the door.

7 p.m. — Enjoy a fully seated, ticketed Live Wire taping hosted by Luke Burbank with announcer Elena Passarello, featuring a blend of interviews, comedy, and music performed live for the audience, then edited into an episode for broadcast to over 200 public radio stations nationwide. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett, Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ed Park, and Portland comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle. Doors will open at 6:30pm.

GA Tickets are $15. Preferred Seating is $40. Discounts available to Portland Book Festival passholders.

Dessa is a singer, rapper, and writer who fell in love with language as a toddler—and just never got over it. Now, she works in fields that traffic in words: she’s recorded rap bangers as part of the fiercely independent Doomtree collective, released a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra; contributed to The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler; delivered a TED Talk on the intersection of romance and neuroscience that’s notched more than 4 million views; hosted 2 seasons of behavioral science podcast Deeply Human (BBC/American Public Media); and published a memoir recounting most of the above called My Own Devices (Penguin Random House).

Mac Barnett, the 2025–2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is a New York Times bestselling author of stories for children. Mac’s books have won many prizes, including two Caldecott Honors, three New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book Awards, three E. B. White Read Aloud Awards and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, as well as several international prizes. He lives in Oakland, California. His latest book, illustrated by X. Fang, is Tom Nancy: The Sheep Who Swapped Brains with a Boy. From two of the most exciting picture book makers today comes a hilarious trickster tale and Freaky Friday switcheroo story: a sneaky, cheeky sheep named Tom Nancy has a brain swap proposal for an innocent farm boy named Felix that will change both of their lives forever. Laugh-out-loud, subversive, and totally unexpected.

Ed Park is the author of the novels Personal Days and Same Bed Different Dreams. He is a founding editor of The Believer, and has worked in newspapers, book publishing, and academia. His writing appears in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, Harper’s Magazine, The Atlantic, and elsewhere. Profound, wily, and beautifully wrought, his new book Three Tenses: A Transmission from the Nineties is a meeting of memory and myth, confession and obfuscation, coalescing to offer a singular picture of creativity in action.

The princess of Portland comedy, best known for her breakout performance on the popular Netflix special Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda, Mx. Dahlia Belle has been compared to a Swiss Army knife—different tools to extract sharpness, softness, vulnerability, hope, and wicked wit. She’s been declared one of “11 Trans Comedians… Funnier Than Dave Chappelle” by Out Magazine, repeatedly featured on NPR, and has written for Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Guardian, The Stranger, and Portland Mercury. Her live performances have included NW Black Comedy Festival, Upper Left Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and an awkward conversation with John Waters and Piers Morgan. In the upcoming live taping of her comedy special Affirmed at Polaris Hall on November 22nd, Mx. Dahlia Belle delivers 60 new minutes of stand-up to celebrate and affirm being human in the modern world through a combination of the wholesome and mundane, anecdotes about house cats, liscivious foibles of the LGBT community, and an unapologetic account of her personal journey with gender-affirming care, all delivered with her trademark free form wit.

Free First Thursdays at the Museum and PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater aligns with the revitalization of the long-standing Portland art galleries’ tradition of opening their doors for openings, receptions, and events on the first Thursday of each month. In recent months art and culture organizations have joined to bring back this popular activity, including the Pacific Northwest College of Art and the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education in the North Park Blocks.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Daley is an acclaimed British singer, songwriter and creative artist from Manchester, UK, whose unmistakable falsetto and soul-bearing songwriting first emerged through London’s underground music scene and swiftly carried him onto the global stage, where he established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary soul.

Touched by the sounds of Prince, Chaka Khan, Sade, Radiohead and George Michael, Daley's sound seamlessly blends classic soul sensibilities with contemporary, alternative R&B. With two critically acclaimed studio albums and several Top 10 Billboard R&B singles, Daley’s artistry has been acknowledged by the Grammys, MOBO Awards, BET and Soul Train Awards. His collaborations with legends including Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Marsha Ambrosius, Gorillaz, Pharrell Williams and Jessie J have further cemented his place among some of the most respected artists in the world.

Now entering a new era, Daley prepares to unveil the next chapter of his artistic journeywith the release of his long-awaited third album project, supported by his USA Tour...

Access to an intimate pre-show Q&A with Daley

Notes on Seating: Open seating, may be limited or standing room only. First come, first seated. Open dance floor may obscure sightlines. Daley - US Tour

So far evolved from who they were when they first began releasing music in 2017, The Aces deserve the sense of celebration they feel in their new music. With 3 albums, over 250 million streams, and countless other milestones under their belts, sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez (lead vocals/guitar and drums), Katie Henderson (lead guitar/vocals), and McKenna Petty (bass) are in full form on their 4th LP, Gold Star Baby. Continuing to reach new pop heights, the band is rapidly becoming one of the genre’s most exciting and authentic voices.

The Aces have toured with the likes of 5 Seconds of Summer, X Ambassadors, The Vamps, COIN, Goth Babe, and have played at festivals all over the world, including NY Pride, Lollapalooza, Firefly, Bonnaroo, OUTFEST, Sziget, Pukkelpop, All Things Go, Summerfest, and more. After an exciting run supporting Louis Tomlinson’s 2026 North American arena tour, the Aces are ready to hit the road again on their own fall headline tour and are steadily continuing to release new music.

The Gully Boys origin story begins in the aisles of a Minneapolis thrift shop. Vocalist/guitarist Kathy Callahan (she/her) and co-worker Nadirah McGill (they/them) spent their days sharing dreams and building a friendship amongst racks of forgotten treasures. When Kathy confided her desire to sing in a band, it set off a groundswell of events: Nadi grabbed a pair of drumsticks, and the two invited middle school friend Natalie Klemond (she/her) to join on bass. From there, a cover of Best Coast's "Girlfriend" marked the start of a journey fueled by undeniable chemistry, channeling the raw energy of legends like No Doubt, Garbage, and Hole into a sound that's galvanizingly Gully.

Two years of relentless gigging followed, and earned Gully Boys the Best New Band crown by their local Minneapolis City Pages in 2018, shortly after the release of their debut demo collection, Not So Brave. Their anticipated follow-up EP, Phony, arrived in late 2019, just months before the live music world came to a halt. Inspired by this break in the action, the band added lead guitarist Mariah Mercedes (they/them), and worked with producer Zach Zurn at Carpet Booth Studio to release their Favorite Son EP (2021) and standout singles "See You See" (2022) and "Optimist" (2023).

Grounded in a bond as fierce as their sound, Gully Boys' electrifying live performances have earned them spots on SXSW stages, Audiotree sessions, and tours alongside Nova Twins, Motion City Soundtrack, Destroy Boys, Bad Bad Hats, and more. From the iconic stage at Minneapolis' First Avenue to national gigs that defy expectations, Gully Boys capture an ethos of equal parts anger and tenderness-fueling a journey that feels like it's just getting started.

Pollyanna are a three-piece New Jersey band - Jill Beckett (vocals/guitar), Daniel McCool (drums), and Brandon Bolton (bass) - blending elements of loud rock, pop and punk into an emotional roller coaster of fury and catharsis. Born from the DIY touring scene, Pollyanna have become a force in the tri-state music scene, fusing pissed-off, "burn the world down" energy with moments of queer joy, trans pride, and raw vulnerability.

Following their I Surrender Records debut "Slime", the band are keeping momentum high with their razor-sharp new single "Gravedigger," recorded with Brett Romnes (Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, The Front Bottoms). With their new sophomore album, "Weirdo", Pollyanna are taking bold new steps, articulating the journey of trading hatred for joy, and they're just getting started.

Smashing Pumpkins perform live at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in Portland, Oregon.

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

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa will join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, writerly pop songs, and rap anthems. The concert also will include a series of new monologues, crafted in Dessa’s signature style—true stories told with intellectual rigor, tenderness, candor, and wit. Don’t miss this landmark performance, presented in collaboration with Literary Arts as an extension of the Portland Book Festival.

• Sarah Hicks Conductor
• Dessa Vocals
• Oregon Symphony

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

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Held at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, this is the grand finale in cyclocross race series. The race is 25 minutes long and is located in the grounds of

London-born singer and songwriter SIENNA SPIRO announces the “My House” tour, including an extensive North American fall run followed by dates in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe.

Just last week, SIENNA released the official music video for her enthralling single “The Visitor.” Written and produced by SIENNA with Omer Fedi (SZA, Lil Nas X) and Michael Pollack (Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus), the song draws its power from a spellbinding vocal recorded in one take, lyrics that cut to the bone, and a 20-piece string orchestra led and arranged by Academy Award-winner Peter Rotter (Oppenheimer, The Last Repair Shop). While SIENNA’s poetry and the video nod to matters of the heart, by the song’s end, we sense that she’s singing about something more: a strong awareness of impermanence — of things ending and people leaving — that can quickly turn into paralyzing fear. That sentiment is the driving force behind the concept that powers Visitor, the album.

Of course, SIENNA is very much here to stay. Her music has amassed over 1.2 billion global streams so far and, in late March, she had a trio of singles climbing the Hot 100 all at once: “The Visitor” (which so far peaked at #43), heartwrenching UK Platinum smash “Die On This Hill” (#19), and the enduring “You Stole The Show” (#55). All three are set to appear on Visitor, which was executive produced by Fedi with additional production from an elite crew including Blake Slatkin, Yakob, and Pollack, plus composers like Larry Gold (Al Green, Silk Sonic) and Rotter. SIENNA and her hand-picked collaborators brought her vision to life in an array of legendary spaces like Electric Lady Studios in New York, Abbey Road Studios in London, and Valentine Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

Taylor Bickett is a storyteller at heart. Hailing from Indiana, she's been writing music since before she can remember. Taylor's intimate lyrics and outstanding vocal range gracefully overlay organic indie pop production to create introspective singer/songwriter tunes. After her wistful, Gen Z anthem "QUARTER LIFE CRISIS" hit the internet in 2022, the track compelled a generation struggling with their newfound adulthood to share their own photos and stories on TikTok soundtracked by her song. The trending audio amassed nearly half a million fan-made videos, and celebrities including Drew Barrymore and Kevin Jonas showcased their own transformations since age sixteen atop Taylor's track, which features the lyrics, "I swear 16 was yesterday, but now I'm closer to 28."

Taylor's subsequent 2023 EP grown up and lonely demonstrates her knack for writing honest and unfiltered songs that resonate with an entire generation. She kicked off 2024 with her single "I Like Mondays" which resonated with fans when she quickly wrote and posted the song on the 1st of January (a Monday). After spending the spring on the road, Taylor released her second EP, This Isn't Me Missing You, on September 19th.

Taylor spent 2024 touring with artists like Ron Pope, Blü Eyes, Andi and Áine Deane, which took her all over the US and UK. Her new song "The Crime," based on a traumatic incident that sparked a passion for ending violence against women, will come out in honor of Women's History Month in March of 2025. She is currently writing new music for her debut full length album.

“When we travel down those old back roads, that’s when we finally find our way,” sings Portland songwriter Richard Colombo — and that spirit of discovery runs through every note he plays. For over four decades, Richard has been a beloved songwriter, performer, teacher, and community builder whose heartfelt songs blend timeless storytelling with themes of love, courage, and joy. Known for his clear tenor voice, masterful guitar work, and playful energy, Richard’s performances move easily between the profound and the delightfully whimsical — especially when he breaks out his banjo ukulele. A night with Richard leaves audiences feeling uplifted, inspired, and connected.

Inge Hoogerhuis is a singer-songwriter, but that is not how she started out - a lounge and cabaret singer from way back when, who traveled up and down Highway 75, to Las Vegas, and then found a home on the West Coast. She has sung in grange halls to fancy hotels, for 20 people from the back of a pick-up truck to 500,000 in San Francisco's Gay Pride. But her favorite thing to do is to write songs that capture both the humor and melancholy of the West, and that ruminate over love and justice, lost and gained. You can catch her on Spotify or at local watering holes around Portland.

Wendy Emerson is a folk jazz guitarist and vocalist whose music is influenced by ballads and show tunes from the swing era, as well as folk and rock music from the 1950s on. Her repertoire consists of jazzy covers and originals about love and loss served up with a generous helping of speaking truth to power.

Brent Calderwood is a Portland-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist inspired by indie-folk, Americana, and the American songbook.

King Buffalo, a heavy psych trio featuring vocalist and guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson, shares the bill with L.A. Witch. The Los Angeles trio of Sade Sanchez, Irita Pai, and Ellie English blends reverb-draped rock with a sound that ranges across broader sonic territory on its latest album, DOGGOD, while exploring existential and cosmic themes. This is an all-ages event.

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Plini is an Australian progressive instrumental guitarist, composer, and producer internationally recognized for his fluid guitar work, cinematic compositions, and genre-defying approach to modern instrumental music. Since emerging with his acclaimed Handmade Cities debut and subsequent releases, Plini has built a global following through his technically masterful yet deeply melodic sound, earning praise from artists and fans across the progressive and metal communities. In 2026, Plini returns with his highly anticipated third full-length album, An Unnameable Desire, an expansive and emotionally charged record that pushes his songwriting into heavier, more experimental territory while retaining the atmospheric and melodic sensibilities that define his music. Following the album’s release, Plini will embark on a North American tour, bringing his celebrated live performance experience to audiences across the continent with a setlist featuring new material alongside fan favorites from throughout his catalog.

JOSEPH is the Oregon-bred sister trio of Natalie, Allie, and Meegan Closner, known for
their powerful harmonies, emotionally honest songwriting, and genre-blurring blend of
indie pop, folk, and rock. Since releasing their breakout debut I’m Alone, No
You’re Not in 2016—which featured their hit single “White Flag” and landed them
on The Tonight Show, TODAY, and the Billboard charts—the band has steadily built a
devoted following through gripping live performances, national tours, and appearances
at major festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, and Bonnaroo.

Over the years, JOSEPH has released a string of critically acclaimed records
including Good Luck, Kid (2019) and The Sun (2023), praised for their rich vocal
arrangements andsoul-baring lyricism. Their most recent release Closer to Happy (2026)
marks their boldest and most personal work to date. Co-produced with Luke Niccoli (Carly
Rae Jepsen, Miya Folick), the project explores themes of grief, self-trust, and radical selfacceptance.
Whether through triumphant anthems like “I Believe In Myself” or gut-punch
ballads like “Bye and Bye,” JOSEPH continues to turn lived experience into songs that
resonate far beyond the surface.