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

Election Night Service

Join us for a contemplative service of Scripture readings, poetry, prayers, and choral music on Election Day. The Cathedral Schola will sing music by Edward Elgar, Horatio Parker, and Katie Webb. (Livestreamed)
FRINOV 6
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
💰 $20+ClassicalChamberPoetry

Chatter LateWORKS

The last LateWORKS of 2026, the series closes out the year with our biggest LateWORKS program yet. Three works for wind octet + cello bring special guest soloist Laura Metcalf and Oregon Symphony’s Trevor Fitzpatrick at the forefront of Chatter PDX’s resident wind octet, including for the world premiere of a new work by Chatter PDX composer-in-residence Akshaya Tucker. The evening also features two short world premieres by fellow composer-in-residence Kimberly Osberg, alongside works by James Shields and John Zorn. Don’t miss this incredible evening! About the Series: Chatter LateWORKS is a late-night series that explores modern, experimental, and avant-garde trends within contemporary classical music. Hear local composers alongside rarely heard masters from the past 75 years in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere inspired by our Sunday morning performances. Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm.
SUNNOV 8
10:30 AM
+3 dates
ClassicalChamberPoetryVariety

Chatter PDX

Chatter PDX is a weekly performing arts series blending chamber music, spoken word, and coffee. Chatter occurs every Sunday at 10:30am, with each program bringing a unique mix of historic favorites, rarely-heard gems, and engaging contemporary repertoire alongside original spoken word by local poets and writers. Shows last approximately one hour. Tickets are available at ChatterPDX.org or at the door. Coffee and baked goods included in the price of admission! Check our site for the latest performer & programming information.

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SUNNOV 8
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
+3 dates
💰 $20+PoetryClassicalChamberVariety

Chatter Sunday Series

Chatter PDX is a performing arts series in Portland inspired by the success of the innovative Chatter series in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which has captivated audiences for over 15 years. Chatter PDX brings a unique blend of music, spoken word...
WEDNOV 4
3:00 PM
Talks & LecturesWorkshopsClassicalArts & Media

Audrey Luna Masterclass

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.

WEDNOV 4
7:30 PM
💰 $29+ClassicalElectronic & DJChoralDocumentaries

Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble

Powaqqatsi is an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy , you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking...
THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FilmMuseumsGalleriesPoetryAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-HopCultural HeritageTalks & Lectures

Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio

Overview 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-ups 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...
FRINOV 6
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 $32IndieFolkClassicalArts & Media

Sight Reading: Musical Dialects with Jimmie Herrod, Nick Jaina, Black Belt Eagle Scout and 45th Parallel Universe

Music is more than just an aural language – it is a multitude of communication modes and literacies. Sight Reading features world-renowned songwriters translating between dialects in real time: the written language of music (usually expressed on...

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