World Music events in Portland

THUNOV 5

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Live Podcasts & RadioMusicAuthor TalksTalks & Lectures

BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast LIVE!

Powell's City of Books1005 W Burnside St

The BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast records their first ever live show with incredible guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Nicole Hardy sharing delightfully unhinged stories. Hosted by Andrew Dicson and Frayn Masters, and presented by Portland Mercury and...

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THUNOV 5

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

WorkshopsDanceCultural HeritageCraftsGalleriesParks & NatureHolidays & SeasonalKids & FamilyWorld Music

Chrysanthemum Festival

Lan Su Chinese Garden239 NW Everett Street

Celebrate the beauty of fall at Lan Su Chinese Garden’s annual Chrysanthemum Festival! Families can explore a colorful display of 81 chrysanthemum varieties, admire cascading blooms and creative floral sculptures, and discover the flower’s...

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THUNOV 5

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

FilmMuseumsGalleriesPoetryAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-HopCultural HeritageTalks & LecturesTours

Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio

Portland Art Museum1219 SW Park Ave

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. — 4:30-6:00pm — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling...

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THUNOV 5

7:30 PM

+2 dates

💰 $22+DanceTheaterCultural HeritageClassicalElectronic & DJWorld MusicTalks & Lectures

Hung Dance

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts12625 SW Crescent St

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

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FRINOV 6

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

World MusicFolkCultural Heritage

Live Irish Music: Ghosts in the Clover

Paddy’s Bar & Grill65 Southwest Yamhill Street

Ghost in the Clover is the perfect mix of when rebel meets folk. Pair their music with a pint of Guinness and Bangers and Mash. No Cover.

Located in the historic Powers Building, enjoy craft cocktails, a perfect pint of Guinness, hearty scratch-made meals, and great bar snacks in one of Portland’s Institutional haunts.

Ghost in the Clover is the perfect mix of when rebel meets folk. Pair their music with a pint of Guinness and Bangers and Mash. No Cover. Located in the historic Powers Building, enjoy craft cocktails, a perfect pint of Guinness, hearty...

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THUNOV 12

8:00 PM · Doors 7:00 PM

💰 $35-$57FolkIndieWorld MusicBlues

Allison Russell

Wonder Ballroom128 NE Russell St

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...

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SUNNOV 8

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

World MusicFolkJamsCultural HeritageLearning & TechPerforming ArtsClubs & Meetings

Second Sunday Irish Session at Grand Lodge

Garage DoorMap

Come join our open Irish session at Garage Door. Sessions will be hosted by Mikela Valenzuela, an avid Celtic fiddler and local teacher. Come ready with your favorite tune to suggest or just listen and learn along with us. The session is at an intermediate level but very welcoming to beginners as well. Sláinte!

Come join our open Irish session at Garage Door. Sessions will be hosted by Mikela Valenzuela, an avid Celtic fiddler and local teacher. Come ready with your favorite tune to suggest or just listen and learn along with us. The session is at an intermediate level but very...

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THUNOV 12

8:00 PM

Electronic & DJJazzPopWorld MusicCultural HeritagePerforming Arts

CITY POP! Japanese Boogie, J-jazz, & New Wave Night

Holocene1001 SE Morrison St

CITY POP!! Returns to Holocene! Come dance away the dark with Holocene’s own Japanese Boogie, J-jazz & New Wave Dance Party — November 12th! Featuring a very special guest appearance by legendary City Pop singer Reiko Takahashi! Reiko Takahashi...

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WEDNOV 18

8:00 PM · Doors 7:00 PM

💰 $34-$61RockIndieFolkElectronic & DJWorld Music

Eivør

Wonder Ballroom128 NE Russell St

Some artists need to be experienced in person. Eivør is one of them. Originally from the Faroe Islands, Eivør brings her extraordinary voice and full band to the Wonder Ballroom on November 18th —a rare chance to encounter an artist whose music...

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SATNOV 7

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM