Northeast (NE)

Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, Charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.

Be ready for a night of four-to-the-bar swing tonight with Portland's own Rhythm Wrecker Dance Band!! ​ The band is formed by dancers for dancers, and they know a thing or two about music. ​ Known for their solid swing sound, this band is committed to making danceable music for all you swing dancers. ​ The band is inspired by vintage sounds with an emphasis on 1940's "transition era" sound that blends swing, jump blues, and vintage rock n' roll. ​ The band loves to play tribute to the Black and African American bandleaders and musicians of the time with adapted arrangements of well-known classics and lesser-known cuts during this masterful era of jazz music.
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Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​We hope to see you there before the dance starts at 8pm and we kick off another fun night!

Cover $20 | All Ages
Beginning swing dance lesson included in dance cover

*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Beginning swing dance lesson w/ Dianne and Dan
8 - 9 Rhythm Wrecker Dance Band
9 - 9:30 DJ Break w/ Dianne
9:30 - 10:30 Rhythm Wrecker Dance Band

The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.

If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

For Lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre... ENTRY: $15 ADV / $20 AT THE DOOR Kids 12 & under are free (no ticket needed) EVENT DAYS: Saturday & Sunday 10AM-5PM FOR SPECIFIC CLASS DETAILS AND SHOW INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: https://odditi

• Tango — Sandy Ninh (Portland)
• Kiz — Marietta Villalobos (Seattle)
• Bachata — Malik Delgado (Portland)
• Zouk — Parker Wells (Portland)
• Fusion — Grey Armstrong

• 3 days of dancing
• All workshops
• Evening socials

• $25 — Individual workshop
• $35 — Individual evening social
• $100 — Day workshop pass
• $90 — Only Dance Socials

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Through guided self-inquiry, journaling, group reflection, and a guided inner child practice, you'll uncover some of the beliefs and patterns you may have learned in order to feel loved, safe, and accepted.

Hózhó Náhásdlįį': Walking In Beauty

Join artist Lorne James for a participatory art initiative inspired by Navajo cultural beliefs of harmony, balance, and interconnections. This project invites you to create art flags that reflect your interpretation of "Walking in Beauty."

Creo's signature Build-a-Bar experience is the perfect outing for a family, date night, or activity for tourists or visiting guests. Guests don hairnets and aprons and get a peek behind the scenes at how Portland's most award-winning chocolatiers craft their chocolates. Guided by one of the owners, guests will learn the history of chocolate and how Creo sources all their cacao from one family farm in Ecuador. Guests sample different types of chocolates throughout the approximately 90-minute experience, which culminates with guests making a custom chocolate bar of their own to take home.

Dates and times vary.

Ready to shake things up? This fun, in-person class is perfect for anyone wanting to learn the basics of bartending. From mixing classic cocktails to mastering the art of pouring, you'll gain hands-on experience with expert guidance. Whether you’re starting a new hobby or aiming to impress at your next party, this course has got you covered. Come meet new friends, learn some cool skills, and have a blast with She Pours Academy!

Watch a demonstration and learn how to make French crepes with a sweet filling.

This program is intended for teens; space is limited.

Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, Charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.

Lone Fir Hot Club will be performing tonight at Thursday Swing. ​ The band's sound leans heavily on Jazz Manouche or the "Gypsy Swing" songbook offered by the original Hot Club featuring Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. ​ The band takes additional inspiration from the Jazz Manouche of both sides of the Atlantic and dabbles in 1940's American swing to bop traditional era music. ​ Come out and dance to their playful stylings this week at Thursday Swing!
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Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​We hope to see you there before the dance starts at 8pm and we kick off another fun night!

Cover $20 | All Ages
Beginning swing dance lesson included in dance cover

*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Beginning swing dance lesson w/ Katie and Tristan
8 - 9 Lone Fir Hot Club
9 - 9:30 DJ Break
9:30 - 10:30 Lone Fir Hot Club

The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.

If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

Make some sweet magic with other witchy babes in this 1.5-hour community gathering. Together, dive into November's theme, Shadow Work, with guided visualization, journaling, and a collective tarot spread for expansive visioning. There will be time for vulnerable sharing and community building throughout this gathering.

Make sure to bring:

• Your favorite tarot deck (or snag a sample deck from the shop to use if you're attending in person)
• A pen and paper for note-taking
• Whatever else you need to get comfy and sink into pleasure

Please arrive a little early to get settled in. Masks are required for this gathering. The shop will be closed from 5-5:20 p.m. to set up for class. For the sake of the container and to minimize distractions, the doors will be locked 10 minutes after class starts. Please keep this in mind while making travel arrangements.

Please bring a mask with you. You will be asked to wear your mask throughout class. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms before the gathering, please do not attend.

Join us in an Analog-Style listening space, where Adult patrons and Teens (16+) who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+, and allies, can enjoy culturally relevant and identity-supporting media and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources. As part of this series, we will explore analog media and hand-made projects.

A three-day immersive songwriting experience for writers of all levels, focused on creative expression, musical craft, and community. Participants can write a first song or develop new material, learn techniques through workshops led by songwriting teachers, take songs from private practice to the stage, and connect through singing circles and an intimate open mic in an art sanctuary. The experience takes place at the Portland Kennedy School and a private art space across the street.

Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information.

A monthly strength-training workshop focused on building confidence, refining technique, and helping you train safely and effectively in the weight room.

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Unleash your inner musician at the Music Club! Passionate about creating your own tracks, experimenting with sounds, and collaborating? Join us!

What We Do: We explore tools and techniques for music creation, empowering you to bring your musical visions to life.

Join the shop for a Tea Salon. Choose from a variety of delicious teas to sip on while practicing tasseomancy (tea leaf reading) with longtime tea leaf reader and herbalist Ciaran Keast. In this hour-long gathering, dive into the realm of magic, tea leaf reading and self-care with like-minded babes in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Get to know other witchy babes and learn the basics of tea leaf reading. There will be time to practice your reading skills with your own and other people's cups.

Light guidance and tea divination readings from Ciaran will also happen throughout the session.

Make sure to bring:

• Pen and paper or a journal
• Your intuition
• Please bring a mask with you. You will be asked to wear your mask throughout class. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms prior to the gathering, please do not attend.

Why Attend?

• Learn the basics of tea leaf reading and how it can be a great addition to your magical practice.
• Connect with fellow witchy babes and make new friends
• Gain different insights and recommendations for witch tools and practices from the Seagrape Witches.
• Nurture your spiritual journey and self-care practices in a supportive environment.

Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, Charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.

Portland's own vintage jazz band, Puddletown Stompers, will be performing this week at our weekly LIVE music dance party! ​ The band will be performing hot jazz tunes from the 'fabulous fives' era and beyond. ​ We'll be keeping things swingin', so join us for a dance this week!
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Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​We hope to see you there before the dance starts at 8pm and we kick off another fun night!

Cover $20 | All Ages
Beginning swing dance lesson included in dance cover

*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Beginning swing dance lesson w/ Austin Neverman
8 - 9 Puddletown Stompers
9 - 9:30 DJ Break w/ Austin
9:30 - 10:30 Puddletown Stompers

The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.

If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

Begin to master the spectrum of capabilities within Microsoft Word, gaining practical formatting skills and an introduction to advanced skills such as design and layout. Students will learn to navigate the tabs and ribbon within Word and understand how to use the tools that word processing software can provide to job seekers and employees in the workforce.

Price: $150 per couple. Join us for an in-person, 2-hour immersive couples workshop rooted in the principles of the Gottman Method.

At the Oregon Convention Center, fans of the strange, the unusual, and the bizarre can explore a curated market of vendors, artists, dealers, and small businesses devoted to oddities. Expect taxidermy, preserved specimens, original art, horror and Halloween-inspired creations, antiques, handmade curiosities, vintage medical oddities, eerie apparel, distinctive jewelry, skulls and bones, funeral-related collectibles, and more. All merchandise is legal to own and responsibly sourced. Beyond the marketplace, the event features sideshow performances on stage and offers the chance to learn the craft of taxidermy with classes held during the expo. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free without a ticket. Presented with a DIY approach and a focus on oddities vendors and dark artists, the expo aims to provide a welcoming space to discover new creators and connect with a community of like-minded people.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.

In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll explore what’s happening in your body, uncover potential root causes of period irregularities and fertility struggles, and leave with practical first steps to support your hormonal health.

Join us in the Kennedy School Gym for Country Night and learn line dancing basics in a fun, welcoming environment. An experienced instructor from the PNW Stompeders will guide you step-by-step through beginner-friendly dances with music to keep the floor moving. Whether you've never tried line dancing before or just want to sharpen your skills, this class is designed to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone. Singles, couples, and dancers of all ages are welcome. Come with a partner, bring friends, or show up solo-line dancing is one of the easiest ways to meet people and have a great time. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening, so you can grab a bite, relax, and make a night of it. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn a few steps and have some fun on the dance floor.

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 16.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

NEW STEEPLEJACK LOCATION! ON BROADWAY.

We love hosting our paint parties with Steeplejack! So now we're excited about their new location!

We will be meeting in the Fireside Room

Join us for this beautiful sunset lake and loon paint and sip (inspired by the hit TV show, Heated Rivalry).

Kincaid will be guiding you on how to create this easy yet beautiful painting!

All levels welcome!

All materials for your painting are included.

(*Food and Drink NOT provided, but you are welcome to buy)

Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity, laughter, and relaxation at Paint and Sip Portland's pop-up events. Order your favorite drink and a delicious bite to eat as you unleash your inner artist surrounded by friends and family.

Contra Remix: gender-free queer-friendly DJ‘d contra dancing. Also keep spreading the good word to continue filling up the hall with even more of our friends and new friends we haven‘t met yet! Contra Remix is back, with caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig. This is a queer loving space that supports the expression, exploration, and rejection of gender & sex identities. The terms used to identify partnered positioning in our dance are Larks and Robins. Community welcome and newcomers‘ lesson at 6:30 pm; dance 7-10 Admission: $6-$20 sliding scale New Location! Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland Mask Policy All regular Contra and English dances will be mask-optional. Vaccination Policy PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and take home your own watercolor creations in this all-levels workshop. Local artist Amy Wike will teach insider tips and tricks of the watercolor medium, introduce essential materials and techniques, and provide Portland map templates for you to fill in (or create your own masterpiece using our Paladins League games and decor for inspiration). Enjoy food and drink available for purchase from The Paladins League while you learn, and come ready to paint.

All supplies provided; you'll take home a 16-color watercolor paint set, one brush, a coloring book-style design printed on watercolor paper, and any of your own creations made during class.

Learn about how a 3D printer works and go home with a small 3D printed object! You'll choose from a short list of pre-selected model options, follow the facilitator in using software to set up your print, and then send your object to the printer. All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 30.

Participants will experiment with botanical forms, textures, and color placement to create their own silk bandana and silk eye cover.

Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.

Our 75-minute Myofascial Release + Recovery workshop will focus on mobility, foam rolling, and recovery tools to help you move with ease.

Jeanne Faulkner hosts this drop-in writing workshop on the last Tuesday of every month. Jeanne provides the prompts, tips, and coaching. You bring your computer or notebook.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Build spreadsheet skills with the cloud-based, free software Google Sheets. This class, friendly to beginners with Google Accounts, allows an alternative to the Microsoft Excel class, while teaching many of the same skills. In this class, students become familiar with the user experience using Google Sheets, learn how to format cells, perform functions, and create graphs and tables.
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