Arts & Culture in Portland

Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Portland. Feed your creative side.

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Mùlán (木蘭): The Magnolia Festival at Lan Su

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 5, 5:00 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden

This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for all ages. Highlights Free with admission • Magnolia Floral Showcase • Magnolia Walk in...

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Alice in Wonderland: A Jazz Musical

Starts in 3 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts · Ages 6+

Northwest Children’s Theater’s Smash Hit Original Musical Returns! Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and discovers a world of music and madness. Featuring a four-piece jazz band live on stage! Alice in Wonderland: A Jazz Musical March 28 – April 19 Weekends at 12pm & 3pm At The Judy in.

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Spring Break at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

Starting soon · Sun, Apr 5, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum

Make the most of Spring Break with hands-on learning and fun at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum! From March 23–27, join us each day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a variety of engaging activities, crafts, and interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young...

Female Trouble

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Female Trouble (1974) Directed by John Waters. 1hr 32min. Rated NC-17 While studying performance art at CalArts in the mid 70s, a young Paul Reubens was inspired by the “conceptual creatures” in Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey’s avant-garde films. He also discovered his longtime friend John Waters’..

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Stop Motion Magic // Exploring Basic Animation Skills (ages 8 – 10) – SOLD OUT

Jun 29 – Jul 2 · PAM CUT · Ages 8–10

Camp overview In this four-day stop motion animation camp for ages 8–10, discover how stories come alive through movement, materials, and imagination. Guided by teaching artist and animator Emma Prochaska, young creators will learn the basics of stop motion animation while transforming everyday...

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Kindness Rocks

Starts in 3 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 7:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Albina Library · Ages 8–12

Paint and decorate a rock to put out in your neighborhood to spread kindness and create community connections. Bring your own clean rock or use one we provide. Designed for ages 8-12.

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Princess Party at The Wiggle Room

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · The Wiggle Room

Join us for a Princess Party at The Wiggle Room on Monday, April 6th from 4:00–5:30 PM. This family-friendly event includes open play, a princess meet & greet with Rapunzel, and a balloon artist available for balloon creations. Tickets are $30 per child. Kids of all ages welcome. “This event is $30.

Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (11 AM)

Starts in 2 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · Ages 55+

Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.

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Get Started with Google Ads

Starts in 4 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Hillsdale Library

An introduction into Google Ads. Learn how to reach more customers and grow your business by creating an engaging ad campaign. In this session we’ll talk about: How to create an account and set up an ad campaign How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions How to measure...

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Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 5, 5:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Portland Japanese Garden

Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing..

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Book Babies/Libros para bebés

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 5, 5:15 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park Library · Ages Up to 12

Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 0 to 12 months. Weekly on Sundays.

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Tech Help Drop-in

Starts in 4 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Kenton Library

We can help you with technology! Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more. Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.

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Easter Weekend at Topaz Farm

Starting soon · Sun, Apr 5, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Topaz Farm

Join us for our 4th Annual Easter Harvest Celebration on the farm! Just choose the day and time you’d like your child to participate in an egg hunt below and come early (and stay after) to enjoy the farm and activities! Each ticket comes with: • Farm entrance and parking • Easter egg hunts for...

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Clackamas ESD Regional Art Show

Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Clackamas ESD administrative building

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of students in our region! Each year, Clackamas ESD presents diverse artwork from middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas County school districts in a juried art show and awards thousands of dollars in prizes at the art..

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First Sunday OMSI $5 Days

Happening now · Sun, Apr 5, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · OMSI

Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5...

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Despicable Me Sundays at Ponzi Vineyards

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 5, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Ponzi Vineyards

It’s Minions month at Ponzi! Sundays in April, 10 AM–12 PM, bring the kids for movie magic while you sip Ponzi wines, savor Rogue Creamery’s award-winning cheese flights, and indulge in chef Brandon’s elevated cheese fries, steak tacos, and chocolate stout crème brûlée. Movie Schedule: April 5:...

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Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Starts in 3 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 7:15 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Holgate Library

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết. Chỗ ngồi tham dự có giới hạn và sẵn sàng phục vụ trên cơ sở ưu...

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MAC Trail volunteer day in Washington Park

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Washington Park

Washington Park offers recreation opportunities for all visitors, with the MAC Trail running through it to provide access to the park's many amenities and activities. This event will focus on managing invasive plants along the trail. We will spend th

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Adult Board Game Social Club

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Battle Ground Community Library · Ages 18+

Drop in to enjoy a variety of board games. Play an old favorite, or learn something new! For ages 18+ Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to...

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Conscious Consumption: Trashion Show

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Cascade Park Community Library

Are you a designer who is passionate about upcycling materials and reducing waste? We invite you to enter our fourth annual “Trashion Show”! Participants will create a wearable garment or accessory to showcase on our runway, with all entries made from reused or recycled materials. This event is...

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Portland Timbers Team Store

Portland, OR

The 2011 MSL Portland Timbers full Adidas line of jerseys and training wear will be is available at the downtown store location. The downtown store will remain open until mid-April when the team's stadium store is complete at PGE Park.

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Eagle Landing Golf Course Easter Egg Hunt

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 5, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Eagle Landing Golf Course

Celebrate Easter with at the annual Eagle Landing Golf Course Easter Egg Hunt, a fun outdoor event held rain or shine. Two hunts will be held, with the first beginning promptly at 10 am and the second at 12 pm. Please plan to arrive early, as each hunt will start on time and will not be delayed....

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TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf Portland - Hillsboro

Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.

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Makerspace Open Lab

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 8:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library — Makerspace

Makerspace Open Labs are for anyone who wants to check out the space and use our equipment to make cool things. Room assistants are available to guide you in the basic use of the tools and technology. Come in with an idea and leave with a finished project! For more information about the Makerspace..

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – The BrazilTones at Less and More Coffee

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 7, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Less & More Coffee

The BrazilTones will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s transit mall! The BrazilTones are Deborah Bayardino on vocals, Ronnie Robins on guitar and vocals and Brian L. Davis on percussion. They embrace the beauty, poetic lyrics and rhythmic wonder of Bossa Nova, Samba and MPB...

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Song Circle

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 7, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Beaverton City Library — Cathy Stanton Conference Room

Join us for Song Circle to sing and play songs together. Lyrics and chords provided. Questions? Email Anne: alavallee@BeavertonOregon.gov

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Read to the Dogs

Starts in 7 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 10:30 PM–11:45 PM UTC · Kenton Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs , Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams , Paws for Love , and Pet Partners® . For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

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Free Easter Bunny Photo at Bass Pro Shops

Starts in 2 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Bass Pro Shop

Visit the Easter Bunny and get a free 4×6 photo at Bass Pro Shops! Reservations open March 14. Monday-Thursday, March 30-April 2; 5pm-8pm Saturdays and Good Friday, March 21, 28 & April 3, 4; 11am-6pm Sundays, March 22 & 29 11am-4pm Easter Sunday, April 5 11am-3pm

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Normandale Park - Erv Lind Stadium

NE 57th Avenue and Hassalo Street Portland, OR 97213

Built in 1948, the stadium was named in honor of Erv Lind on July 16, 1965, a year after his death. A well-known local florist, he was also the coach and manager of Portland's best known women's softball team, the Erv Lind Florists, for 28 years, lea

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Citizenship Class - SOAR

Starts in 4 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 8:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Midland Library

Learn about the process of becoming a citizen. Prepare for your citizenship interview. Study United States history and government for the examination. Classes are taught in English. Registration information call 503.379.1598, ext 105, or email jstephenson@emoregon.org Clases gratuitas de...

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Baby Dance Party

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 5:15 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Oregon City Public Library · Ages Up to 24

Join us to get the wiggles out before naptime with stories, songs, and lots of dancing. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged for each date. 18 seats available for babies age 0-24 months.

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Lents Park - Walker Stadium

SE 92nd Avenue and Holgate Blvd Portland, OR 97266

In March 2015, Rose City Baseball, LLC, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), and the Portland Development Commission (PDC) announced that baseball is returning to the City of Portland with a new college wood-bat team based in east Portland. The City a

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Русский книжный клуб / Russian Book Group

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Troutdale Library

Примите участие в обсуждении интересных книг, знакомьтесь с новыми людьми и обменивайтесь мнениями в теплой и дружественной обстановке. «Защита Лужина» - Набоков В. В. Подходит к концу дачный сезон, семья маленького Лужина готовится к возвращению в Петербург, где юного героя ждет новый..

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Magnolia Coloring Corner

Starts in 3 hrs · Sun, Apr 5, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden

Enjoy a drop-in, family-friendly craft activity inspired by magnolia. Enjoy at your own pace and take a unique piece of art home with you!

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Midnight Pacific Studio & Jewelry Classes

Portland, OR

With small class sizes in her Southeast Portland studio, Stacey Mairs teaches workshops from stone setting for pendants, earrings or statement rings; stackable rings; and hand forged hoops and studs. Leave with your very own creations!

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Music & Singalongs with Mr. Ben at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Springs!

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 5, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Wonderwood Springs

Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids’ concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!