Can’t get spooked enough?! DARCELLE-O-WEEN IS COMING TO BRUNCH! 🎃
Get spooky, glamorous, and a little bit wicked at Darcelle XV Showplace this coming Halloween weekend!
Drag. Costumes. Cocktails. Big Halloween energy. Dress spooky. Win big prizes!
Doors open at 11.30am, show is at 12.30pm. Cover $32. Ages 21+
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!
We hope to see you at our biggest celebration of the year! THREE WAYS TO SECURE TICKETS: Order online by CLICKING HEREPlease note that any orders made with credit card are subject to additional processing fees.
¡Viva Milagro! 2026 Sponsorships Now AvailableFor 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.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR 2026 SPONSORSHIP PACKETFor more information, please contact us!
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Phone: 503-236-7253
2026 Cinnamon Bear Cruise Dates:
Saturday, 11/28
Sunday, 11/29
Saturday, 12/5
Sunday, 12/6
Saturday, 12/12
Sunday, 12/13
Saturday, 12/19
Sunday, 12/20
Monday, 12/21
Tuesday, 12/22
Wednesday, 12/23
Thursday, 12/24
Saturday, 12/26
Sunday, 12/27
Boarding: 9:00 am
Cruising: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Boarding Location:
Salmon Springs Dock
1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
Return Details: Returns to original departure point.
TicketsTickets start at $72 for adults or $52 for children 12 and younger. Cinnamon Bear has been a holiday tradition for generations and you’re invited to make this season one your child will remember forever.
Reservations available at portlandspirit.com/cinnamonbear or by calling 503-224-3900.
Taberna Flamenca offers the best of Southern Spain in SE Portland. Enjoy authentic Spanish Tapas, a delicious selection of sangria and Spanish wines, and an exhilarating live flamenco performance featuring special guest dancer Amelia Moore of Oleaje Flamenco (Seattle, WA).
Featuring:
The Portland Princess Ball returns bigger, more enchanting, and more unforgettable than ever! Explore three magical ballrooms and meet nine beloved princesses as they bring their stories to life through special interactions, live performances, photos, and dancing.
Meet the royal team. These queens and princesses are kind, sweet, and gentle, with hearts full of love for children. They embody grace and warmth, ensuring every moment is magical. Many of the performers are professional dancers, actors, and singers, bringing their talents and charisma to life with every wave of the wand. Of course, they’re always true to character, making each experience unforgettable.
The princess roster:
* Princess appearances are subject to change in case of illness, emergency, or circumstances beyond control.
Event Highlights:
Get ready to turn up the Selena spirit at a fabulous drag brunch celebrating the Queen of Tejano. From “Como La Flor” to “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” the queens will bring the iconic looks, powerhouse performances, and undeniable Selena energy. So grab your besties, put on your glitter, and get ready to feel “I Could Fall in Love” all over again. Hosted by Kharisma.
Nuwave Runway is a celebration of the Pacific Northwest fashion community and the many designers, models, creatives, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations that make it unique. This year’s theme is “Awareness,” focusing on increasing visibility of the fashion industry in the PNW and highlighting communities and talent that deserve more recognition.
The evening will begin with a pre-show dinner social at 6:00 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 7:00 p.m., featuring over nine designers from across the Pacific Northwest, showcasing their unique designs and perspectives on the runway.
Throughout the show, designers will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, share the stories and inspiration behind their designs, and talk about who they are. Select sponsors will also have the opportunity to speak about their fashion-related business or nonprofit, helping connect the audience with organizations contributing to the growth of the PNW fashion community. The dress code is to wear anything fun and fashionable in your own way.
Join the 20th year anniversary for a beloved holiday event for kids and grandparents alike. The whole family will enjoy reserved seating and a plated breakfast while whimsical characters entertain the kids with storytelling, music and magic. Cinnamon Bear has been a cherished holiday tradition for generations.
Enjoy reserved seating and a plated breakfast while a cast of fanciful characters entertains the kids with storytelling, music and magic.
Tickets include:
From fiery rhythms to moments of haunting beauty, this is flamenco as it’s meant to be experienced: up close and intimate. Two dazzling guitarists, Peter Zisa and Mark Ferguson, join forces with soulful singer Diana Bright, and the electrifying footwork of Laura Onizuka in the Irving Levin Performance Hall in downtown Portland. Enjoy a spread of Spanish-inspired tapas and refreshing libations that pair perfectly with the music’s passion and flair.
Laura Onizuka is the founder of Experience Flamenco, where she leads immersive flamenco study tours to Spain twice each year. She also teaches flamenco dance classes and workshops online and in Portland, Oregon, hosts retreats throughout the western United States, writes about flamenco, and occasionally performs. Her passion for the arts began in childhood through theater, dance, and visual art, but everything changed when she discovered flamenco. Captivated by the art form, she traveled to Spain with little preparation to study it at its source. What was meant to be a leap into the unknown became a lifelong passion that continues to shape her work today.
Join us for an unforgettable evening November 14, 5:30 pm, Ironlight Event Center
525 3rd St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034. The night will be filled with incredible performances, dinner, and a live auction to benefit our Rising Star and education programs.
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Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live performances, dinner, a spirited auction, and the popular Santa’s Bag of Cash raffle. Our guest emcee will be Steve Dunn, retired KATU news anchor. Bid on exclusive vacations, wine getaways, and unique experiences—all while raising funds for Lakewood Theatre’s Rising Star and education programs. It’s a night to celebrate with friends, support the arts, and even cross a few names off your holiday shopping list. Don’t miss this festive fundraiser that makes a real impact for education and the arts in our community.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LAKEWOOD’S GALA EVENT!
Lakewood in City Lights Gala, NOV 14, 2026
We would love your volunteer support for Lakewood Center for the Arts fundraising Gala. Lakewood in City Lights will be held at Ironlight, 525 3rd Street, Lake Oswego.
Dress code is black pants or skirt, white shirt. Please CLICK HERE to sign up for available slots. THANK YOU!!!
The night will be filled with incredible performances, dinner, a live auction, the Santa’s Bag of Cash raffle and of course fundraising for our Rising Star and education programs. It’s your chance to be the winning bidder for a fun vacation or wine getaway! This event is a great opportunity to have fun with friends and support education and the arts. Plus, it’s the perfect way to complete your holiday shopping and support Lakewood!
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Notes on Seating: Only tables 1-6 are reservable and come with 2 meals. The Reserved seating is first come, first seated. You may be seated with people not in your party. GA Tickets are not guaranteed a seat, and may be standing room only. Meals are available for the $20 Meal Add On, purchased in advance.
Join our hosts, Elevate Unity & B-Fox Productions for this extraordinary night of live music and soul food at this annual holiday Neo Soul and R&B explosion, featuring PDX's #1 sophisticated show stopping dance band,
Enjoy this super soul music mix featuring hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s and more!
Feel the essence of the music that defined multiple generations, curated to deliver a seamless musical performance to keep you on the floor.
The band is anchored by legendary PDX producer / vocalist & Oregon Hall of Fame percussionist Brian Foxworth.
He's joined by the legendary National touring bass bad boy, Ben Jones and the New York native and nationally recognized keyboardist Nick Rolfe, plus renowned lead guitarist extraordinaire formerly of the historic 70's R&B hit band "Pleasure"
Running out the band is the incredible lead vocal talent Ms.
It doesn't stop there, we've added performances by smooth special guest vocalists & break out talent Madison Rose "Sade Tribute Band"
Singer-songwriter and Neo Soul fenom croner Mr. Eli Hardy!
The Gold Experience Band takes some of the Northwest’s top, world class musicians and provides the best of the best in many genres of music including but certainly not limited to Soul, R&B, Funk, Jazz Neo Soul & Pop. Individually the lineup has backed artist from Curtis Salgado, Buddy Guy, BB King, The late PeeWee Ellis, The Drifters, Frank McComb, Pleasure and Neville Brothers to Sting, Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker.
Simply put, this is the quintessential show band to fit your needs
Music Millennium, Black United Fund, Music Portland, Kettle One Vodka, Riverpoint Medical
Elevate Unity Inc. is a collaborative nonprofit. It was concived during covid from the necessity to support the local arts and musicians, reconnect our community, and promote unity through the healing message of the music!
Our focus is to advocate for inclusion, equality, and equity for al Black Friday Neo Soul Supper Club
Live Musician: Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom
Join us every Saturday evening for live music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., paired with great wine and pizza, all while surrounded by the bucolic beauty of Oregon farmland.
A $10 cover charge begins at 5 p.m. and can be applied toward the purchase of your favorite bottle of wine. Wine Club members enjoy complimentary admission for themselves and up to four guests.
Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle throughout the evening, with special pricing on select wines by the glass.
About the ArtistSão Paulo natives, Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom, are shaking up the Portland, Oregon music scene with their charm and charisma. Serving up 5 day weekends every week, no stage is too big or too small for their iconic and hilarious brand of entertainment — including but not limited to songs.
Their humorous delivery of crowd-favorite originals along with a unique interpretation of the classics produce an irresistible urge to move, to laugh, to cry and to applaud.
Get ready to turn up the Selena spirit at a fabulous drag brunch celebrating the Queen of Tejano! From “Como La Flor” to “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” the queens will bring the iconic looks, powerhouse performances, and undeniable Selena energy. So grab your besties, put on your glitter, and get ready to feel “I Could Fall in Love” all over again! Hosted by Kharisma!
Couple's Package includes:
- 2 premium seats
- $90 food & beverage credit ($45 per person)
- Gratuity
- Ticket Protection
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
2026 Portland English Country Ball Dance Weekend held November 6, 7, 8 at the Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, Portland, Oregon Nov 6 (Fri): Pre-Ball Dance Open to everyone (admission $10-20 sliding scale - not included in Ball registration) Caller: Melissa Running (positional calling) Musicians: Bill Tomczak, Betsy Branch, Laura Kuhlman, Mark Douglass Sound Engineer: John Oorthuys Nov 7 (Sat): The Ball Registration: $60/person Caller: Lindsey Dono (positional calling) Musicians: Erik Weberg, George Penk, Lisa Scott Sound Engineer: John Oorthuys Nov 8 (Sun): Sunday Ball Brunch - Ball attendees only - Burlingame Water Tower Hall (aka: Capitol Hill Community Center) 8936 SW 17th Ave Portland, OR 97219
Join scholars Dr. Lindsey Mantoan, author of It's All Happening: How Musical Theater Does High School (Oxford, 2026), and Dr. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, author of Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist (Simon & Schuster, 2025) for a free conversation about high school on the musical theater stage. This evening will feature performances by PSU students from some favorite high school musicals--come to sing, chat, and cheer along!
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Learn more about theTheater Arts program at PSU's School of Music & Theater.
STUDIO ONE LIVE PRESENTS:NAME THAT MOVIE GAME SHOW!a live dinner eventInterested in testing your movie knowledge and winning great prizes? Everyone who attends can participate for a chance to win great prizes including a GOLDEN TICKET for one (1) year of Free Movies at Studio One Theaters. Join us in our restaurant at Studio One Theaters for our dinner with our game show event and participate for free as we stream live on Facebook.Tuesday, NOVEMBER 17th at 6:30pm!FREE COVERClick the link below to secure your reservation to this fun-filled dinner event.
A special collaboration pop-up between Chef Alex Kamakanialoha Herrera, Elemental Acres, and Che PDX, pairing farm-fresh food with the flavors of Hawaii and Mexico. Featuring locally grown Meishan pork from Goble, OR as the star of the menu, with vegetarian and pork-free options available. The evening also includes oldies jams and karaoke till late.
Johnson Creek Watershed Council cordially invites you to the Volunteer and Community Appreciation Dinner. Join us in celebrating all of the volunteers, partners and community that have made a huge impact on the Johnson Creek Watershed in 2026! We could not do this work without YOU!
This event has limited capacity. If you can no longer attend please email [email protected] and let them know.
RSVP REQUIRED – click here to RSVPWhat: Join us for a fun evening with local drag artists and ecologists, Efemmera Gendera and Thespis D. Light, the team behind Drag Me Outside! Blending drag and environmental education, Drag Me Outside encourages folks to get outside, learn about the environment, and build community with one another.
We will also have a free buffet style dinner, volunteer awards, raffle prizes, and a fun community bonding activity.
When: Thursday, November 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Parish Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church (4033 SE Woodstock Blvd). This is also where our office is 🙂
Children are welcome at this event if accompanied by an attentive adult.
Health and Safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Accessibility: There is an ADA entrance to the event. ADA bathrooms are provided. Seating is available.
RSVP REQUIRED – click here to RSVPDirections:
Address – 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, there will be signs directing you to the correct entrance.
By car: There is limited parking in the building parking lot, but ample parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Please be mindful of neighbors and do not block any driveways.
By bike: Most roads surrounding the office are shared roads. SE Woodstock Blvd has dedicated bike lanes West of SE 41st Ave. 41st Ave has dedicated bike lanes.
By transit: Take bus line 19 or bus line 75 and get off at Woodstock & 41st.
Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and Clackamas Water Environment Services, and The City of Gresham.
DRAG BRUNCH BAR-CALA (Sunday November 1st)About this EventDRAG BRUNCH PORTLAND - Portlands #1 Drag Brunch!Located at BARCALA PDX on ALBERTA!As seen on TikTok. Instagram, and voted runner up as Portlands BEST
The official Bar Cala site advertises Sunday brunch.
Marigolds y Memorias is an original devised production inspired by the traveling carpa tradition, in which humor, music, and storytelling come together in a vibrant theatrical journey. Guided by an elder, a younger generation learns to build an altar, the heart of Día de Muertos, discovering the meaning behind each of its elements, from candles and marigolds to photographs, ofrendas, and cherished recuerdos. Through song, dance, and short theatrical vignettes, the altar gradually takes shape as an act of remembrance and cultural inheritance, inviting audiences to consider how traditions are taught, how memory is kept alive, and what is carried forward when we share rituals across generations.
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Estimated Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, including one intermission
Ticket Availability:
Single Tickets:
Adults – $32
Seniors 50+ – $28
Students – $24
SHOW TIMES:
Wed 10/14/2026 7:30 PM First Night Preview Thu 10/15/2026 7:30 PM Thursday Preview Fri 10/16/2026 7:30 PM Opening Night Sat 10/17/2026 7:30 PM Sun 10/18/2026 2:00 PM Thu 10/22/2026 7:30 PM Fri 10/23/2026 7:30 PM Sat 10/24/2026 7:30 PM Sun 10/25/2026 2:00 PM Thu 10/29/2026 7:30 PM Fri 10/30/2026 7:30 PM Sat 10/31/2026 7:30 PM Sun 11/1/2026 2:00 PM Thu 11/5/2026 7:30 PM Fri 11/6/2026 7:30 PM Sat 11/7/2026 7:30 PM Sun 11/8/2026 2:00 PMSunday brunch just for a whole lot fiercer! Come join us for our weekly Sunday Funday Drag Brunch at Darcelle XV Showplace!
Sip, sparkle and soak up the weekend with fabulous performances, big laughs, and all the glam you didn’t know your Sunday needed.
Doors open at 11.30am, show is at 12.30pm. Cover $32. Ages 21+
At The Old Spaghetti Factory in Portland, an interactive murder mystery unfolds over a three-course dinner as guests sift through clues, mingle with suspicious characters, and work to identify the culprit before the final reveal. The meal includes a selection of entree options, with substitutions for dietary needs available for an additional charge. One soft drink is included with the meal with no refills, and a bar is available for additional beverages by cash or card.
It's Passport Day so we're bringing back the Tripster Clubhouse for one night only! Join your fellow Tripsters to share memories of the road and toast to what's next! Join in on the fun with drink specials, activities, games, raffles - who knows what we'll come up with!?
All-day happy hour with Passport
Limited-edition beer tasting * 5-8pm
Karaoke * 6-9pm
Free pool & shuffleboard * All night
Tripster Clubhouse selfie photo booth *
5-8pm
Raffle * 8pm
Must show Tripster Keychain or completed Passport to receive special drink pricing and free games.
Curious about Cosmic Tripsters and how to become one? Check out our Passport program to learn more.
Some evenings stay with you forever. 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 dances such as the thrilling Hopak, set to music by legendary composers such as 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 evening attire, helping create an atmosphere of elegance worthy of this special occasion.
Join 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.
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.
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.
Meet the Tokyo Kanpai Boys, Japan's funniest stand-up comedians bringing brand-new material and a wildly entertaining look at life & comedy through Japanese eyes.
Featuring Kansei Yasuda, Daniel Wilson, Shota Saimu and Daisuke Muramoto.
Whether they're explaining Japanese dating culture, exposing everyday misunderstandings between East and West, or simply proving that awkwardness is universal in every language, Tokyo Kanpai Boys delivers a show that's packed with laughs.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of international comedy that bridges cultures through laughter. Cheers ("Kanpai!") to that. 🍻
Featuring:
Kansei Yasuda
Originally from Tokyo and now based in Toronto, Kansei is one of the fastest-rising international comics working today. A Golden Ticket winner on Kill Tony, he has toured throughout North America and Asia, earning acclaim for his energetic storytelling, sharp cultural observations, and brilliantly unpredictable style.
Daniel Wilson
A Japanese-American comedian based in Tokyo, Daniel has built a massive global following through his viral "Let Me Teach You Some Japanese" videos, earning over200,000 Instagram followers and 5.5 million TikTok likes. Trained at Japan's prestigious Watanabe Comedy School, he combines Japanese and American comedy traditions into a style that's both insightful and endlessly relatable.
Shota Saimu
Known for his deceptively quiet stage presence and devastating punchlines, Shota has become a favorite among audiences in both Japan and the United States. Performing in both English and Japanese, his dry delivery, understated confidence, and viral online clips have made him one of Japan's most exciting emerging comedic voices.
Daisuke Muramoto
One of Japan's most recognizable comedians, Muramoto first rose to fame as half of the legendary manzai duo Woman Rush Hour, appearing on hundreds of television programs before reinventing himself as one of Japan's boldest stand-up voices. His acclaimed documentary I Am a Comedian chronicles his journey from mainstream celebrity to internationally touring performer whose fearless comedy tackles politics, culture, and identity.
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
Ekklesia Theatre launches its “Love Your Neighbor” season with Will Eno’s funny, haunting “Middletown,” Oct. 23-Nov. 1 at Magenta Theater, in partnership with NAMI Southwest Washington. The play follows an unlikely friendship between longtime Middletown resident John Dodge and newcomer Mary Swanson. Around them, a librarian, a mechanic, a police officer, tourists and other townspeople try to make sense of their lives — and one another. Their paths cross in surprising ways, taking audiences everywhere from a library to outer space. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 23-31 and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. NAMI Southwest Washington will be at the theater after performances on Oct. 25 and 30 to discuss loneliness and mental health. Plays are recommended for viewers age 13 and older. Tickets are $15 at ekklesiatheatre.com/tickets.
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.
Inspired by Davide De Pierro’s newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, his live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance. Davide is a New Jersey native that has cultivated over 3M followers on TikTok and 2.7M followers on Instagram and has been earning millions of views online. Known for his commentary on relationships, finances, and those relatable moments that capture the human experience, Davide is excited to be expanding into a fresh medium.
Dallahan Returns for a special Community Celtic Concert, all ages, tickets are nonrefundable. Forged in Scotland and Ireland‘s traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan takes their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their unique brand of world-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity. Meet the Band: Jack Badcock - Guitar and Vocals Ciaran Ryan - Banjo, Mandolin, and Fiddle Andrew Waite - Accordion Benedict Morris - Fiddle Tickets: $30 — General Admission Online $35 — General Admission Door Select the following ticket type after it has been added to your cart: $15 — 15 & Younger Online $20 — 15 & Younger Door Online ticket prices rise to the door price at 2 pm, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Online ticket sales end at 2 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026 Winona Grange is not accessible by wheelchair. Free on-site and street parking is available near Winona Grange.
Join an intimate evening featuring a pre-show discussion and Q&A with Soccer Mommy and special Guest Interviewer, followed by a local opener and solo performance by Soccer Mommy. This event is hosted by Papertrees Creative, in partnership with Literary Arts and the Portland Book Festival 2026.
Sophie Allison has always written candidly about her life, making Soccer Mommy one of indie rock’s most interesting and beloved artists of the last decade. Allison has used Soccer Mommy’s songs as a vehicle to sort through the thoughts and encounters that inevitably come with the reality of growing up. After all, Soccer Mommy began as a bedroom-to-Bandcamp exercise with teenage Allison posting her plaintive songs as demos. Over the years, though, she has often enhanced that sound, using the endless production possibilities, newly at her fingertips, to outstrip singer-songwriter stereotypes. The records would start with songwriting’s kernels of truth, and she would then imagine all the unexpected shapes they could take. Every Soccer Mommy record has felt like a surprise.
On Soccer Mommy’s fourth album, the tender but resolute Evergreen, Allison is again writing about her life. But that life’s different these days: Since making her previous album, 2022’s Sometimes, Forever, Allison experienced a profound and also very personal loss. New songs emerged from that change, unflinching and sometimes even funny reflections on what she was feeling. (Speaking of funny, this is a Soccer Mommy album, so there’s an ode to Allison’s purple-haired wife in the game Stardew Valley, too.) These songs were, once again, Allison’s way to sort through life, to ground herself. She wanted them to sound that way, too, to feel as true to the demos—raw and relatable, unvarnished and honest—as possible. The songwriting would again lead where the production would follow. Nothing overindulgent, everything real.
Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.
This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.
In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration. Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.
Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.
Don’t miss Milagro’s biggest celebration of the year! ¡Viva Milagro! 2026 marks the culmination of their annual Día de Muertos festivities. You’ll enjoy a uniquely prepared dinner, wines, and desserts, plus live entertainment from local artists and musicians. It’s a night of community.
This popular event, Milagro’s largest fundraiser, also features a silent auction filled with unique Mexican artisanal goods. Your support helps Milagro continue bringing vibrant Latino theatre, culture, and art education to our community. Mark your calendar.
Ridgefield Main Street presents Sips of the Season, a downtown wine, cider, beer and spirits walk, from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Guests can enjoy seasonal tastings at participating downtown Ridgefield businesses. Two ticket packages are available: five tastings for $25 or ten tastings for $45. Each ticket includes a commemorative tasting glass, goodie bag and map of participating locations. The 21-and-over event is a fundraiser for Ridgefield Main Street. Proceeds support programs and projects that strengthen downtown Ridgefield. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.
Hailed by France Musique as the new face of the classical guitar, Djibouti-born French guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre regularly delights audiences and critics worldwide with his charismatic artistry, embracing everything from Baroque-period repertoire to compositions by trailblazing contemporary composers. His jaw-dropping precision, technical mastery, and creative vision make works from all time periods sound as if they were written yesterday–alive, heartfelt, and filled with color. Don’t miss a passionate evening of Latin music, including many of Feuillâtre’s own arrangements.
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
“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.
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.
Celebrate Friendsgiving at Tualatin Estate on Friday, November 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm. You’ll enjoy a five-course small-plate pairings dinner from Sundial Baking, paired with a flight of Oregon-grown wines. Tickets are $70 per person, or $60 for Owners and Members, and include five small-plate pairings, a wine flight and a $10 bottle credit. Space is limited and reservations are required for this exclusive event. + View Menu 2024 Sauvignon Blanc paired with Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus 2023 Dry Gewürztraminer paired with Polenta & Pork Terrine 2023 Hannah Pinot Noir paired with Apricot Bacon Crostini 2022 Signature Cuvée Pinot Noir paired with Red Wine Braised Beef & Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2022 Quinta Reserva Port-Style Pinot Noir paired with Pumpkin Cheesecake pecan crust, salted caramel sauce
It took Cam all of 3 weeks to drop out of college at FAMU to pursue comedy full time at the age of 19. Cam recently appeared on Season 16 of ‘America’s Got Talent’ receiving a “Yes” from all 4 celebrity judges, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sophia Vergara, and Howie Mandel. In 2019, Cam Bertrand became the youngest comic to win the 'Florida's Funniest' competition, beating out over 300 comics, previous winners include Daniel Tosh, Bert Kreischer, Preacher Lawson and JB Ball. In that same year, Cam also became the youngest comedian to record his own half hour comedy special with DryBar comedy, his special 'Sophisticated Ignorance' which has garnered over 140 million total views since its release. Cam has built up a social media following of nearly 1 Million Followers on TikTok, 176k on Instagram, 270k on Facebook, and 47k on Youtube. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in comedy today including: Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, Matt Rife, Bert Kreischer, Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, Michael Che, Josh Blue, and Mike Epps. Couple's Package includes: - 2 premium seats - $90 food & beverage credit ($45 per person)- Gratuity - Ticket Protection Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
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!
Free First Thursday + Museum pop-ups4:30 – 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.
tickets for free first thursday Live Wire Evening Recording7 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.
About Free First ThursdaysFree 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.
Learn more about other discounted and free opportunities.Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back with a spectacular new production of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More – featuring the fan-favorite holiday rock opera alongside TSO classics, and rarely performed gems.
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November 28 at 3:30pm & 8pm
A special one-night Korean Americana collaboration dinner at Jeju featuring Chef Andrew Lim of Perilla (2026 Jean Banchet Nominee, 5x Michelin Bib Gourmand), Chef Peter Cho of Jeju & Han Oak (2x James Beard Finalist), and Dave & Lois Cho of Cho Wines (Oregon's first Korean American winery). Expect wood-fired cooking, Willamette Valley wine, and Korean American pride.
Stephen Mallatratt’s The Woman in Black has been terrifying audiences since its London debut in 1987 and is one of the most successful and terrifying shows in West End history. Based on Susan Hill’s beloved novel, it’s one of the most celebrated ghost stories ever staged: atmospheric, relentless, and the kind of theatrical experience that makes you question every shadow on your way to the car.
Set in a remote English village, it follows a young lawyer unraveling the secrets of a recently deceased client and the vengeful presence that doesn’t want him to. Just two actors portray all the characters, leaning into what B&B’s performers do best.
Chilling, clever, and unforgettable. Halloween is back at Bag&Baggage.
Sat, Oct. 24th – ASL Interpreted Performance
Sun, Oct. 25th – Audio Described Performance
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 Umbrae Noctis Festival is elated to announce 3 different movement workshops with the illustrious headliners and feature performers. Take class with local sensation Asteria Atombomb, Burlesque Hall of Fame title holder Moscato Sky, and/or Dragula season 4 runner-up Throb Zombie.
November 14: Are you stuck doing the same repetitive movements onstage? Trying to tell a story but can't find the actions to fit the narrative? Then this workshop is for you! Asteria will use her decades of experience in dance, theater, and artistic direction to help you create a compelling act. Through a series of dance and improvisational exercises, attendees will explore various ways to incorporate movement into a compelling storyline. Walk away feeling confident in getting your point across on the stage and leaving audiences wowed. Bring a journal and writing utensils. Clothes that are easy to move in.
November 14: Take your chair work to the next level with the them fatale of burlesque, Moscato Sky. This class will begin with a warm-up to prepare students to learn innovative ways to use this classic prop, how to maneuver on and off the chair with ease and grace, and exciting tricks that will stun any audience. In this workshop-style class, students will be challenged to create new movement pathways, explore obscure approaches to chair work, and walk away with tools to generate chair choreography.
This class is designed for students with a movement background or previous chair and floor work experience and may not be appropriate for people with serious knee and back injuries. However, all levels are welcome as this class acts as a lab and encourages exploration. Wear yoga or dance clothes you can move freely in. Knee pads are encouraged but not required.
November 15: Hump and Grind: Masc Movement and Choreography with Throb Zombie. Hump and Grind is an energetic and sexy dance class for kings or anyone who is ready to move. Taught by one of the most prolific, current dancing drag kings in the industry and iconic himbo, Throb Zombie.
Class will entail: