Music❯World Music

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...

Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning the richness of West African culture through song and dance. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural lesson with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement. The whole audience gets involved in simple dance steps, call and response, greetings and phrases, and rhythm drumming. This event is first come, first served.

Learn foundational techniques in County Clare-style Irish set dancing, accompanied by traditional music. Step-by-step instruction is followed by called dances and social dancing, with opportunities to build coordination, musicality, and...

Live music Nov 6 by Alison Baker, Teresa Baker a Rylan We are the hosts of the longest, continuous LIVE music ceili in the greater Portland area. All community. First Friday Irish Music & Dance Céilí Mór. 1st Fridays, September - May, 7:30pm...

Join an evening of Irish music, dancing, and community at Portland’s 3rd Friday Céilíus on the third Friday of every month. Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or have been dancing for years, you’ll find a...

The annual Portland Holiday Market is the premier venue for holiday cheer! Kickstart your festive decor and gift shopping while enjoying gourmet food and festive family activities. The three-day market brings the community together for a weekend...

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...

Choreographer Lai Hung-Chung makes dances of striking beauty and intention. “Birdy,” his captivating signature work f…

Described by Gramophone as "a superb, confident technician and an intelligent stylist, who doesn’t have to prove anything," guest pianist Chad R. Bowles performs a program by Schubert, Beethoven and Medtner. Learn more about Bowles and his...