Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival

EVENT CANCELED. Please visit the event website for current information. Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree is back for a spectacular new holiday extravaganza with special guest artists Katie Harman and Georgene Rice and all-new show-stopping numbers. This is a Christmas celebration you will not want to miss.

LIVE EVENT CANCELED. THE 2020 EVENT WILL BE VIRTUAL. See event website for current information. Every year, thousands of Portlanders gather at Pioneer Courthouse Square to celebrate the lighting of the spectacular 75 Douglas-fir tree provided by Stimson Lumber Company. The 2020 event will look a little different and will take place in a special…

EVENT CANCELED. Please visit the event website for current information. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as nearly 300 tubas play in unison for the 29th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. This event is free and open to the public.

Every Fourth of July weekend, the Waterfront Blues Festival takes over downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park.

The Pacific Northwest’s premiere alt-classical ensemble turns the evening purple, blending their deep textures with the unique harmonic landscape of the artistic power of Prince. Joined by musicians who have worked with Prince such as Saeeda Wright and Tyrone Hendrix, expect a lively evening of diversely-curated music that influenced or was influenced by The Purple…

A special night of music and film, featuring and benefiting “The Beat Goes On”, a new documentary celebrating Derek Rieth. Performances by: Thomas Lauderdale, China Forbes, The Phil Baker Quintet, Tony Ozier and the DooDoo Funk All Stars, and special guest percussionist Miguel Bernal. A donation of $5 or more to the film’s GoFundMe Campaign…

Join XRAY fm’s Robert Ham for the exclusive debut of Kirsten Volness’ much anticipated new album, River Rising! The half hour album release party includes music videos for the album’s top tracks, conversation from Robert Ham and Kirsten Volness, and the opportunity for attendees to comment and pose questions. Attendees receive AN EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD OF…

Portland Baroque Orchestra presents the third and final part of Bach’s six beloved sonatas for violin and obbligato harpsichord performed by Artistic Director Monica Huggett and harpsichordist Byron Schenkman. Part I and II have premiered in August and October and are available to watch on YouTube. This performance, like all of PBO’s 20-21 Season, is…

“A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his brilliant technique and intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-centuries, earning him legendary status as a true icon of the piano. In this concert from the stunning Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA, Hamelin…

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra continues its 2020/21 season with live-streamed performances of its highly anticipated Holiday Pops concert featuring audience-favorite holiday classics as well as famous arrangements highlighting guest soloists clarinetist Ken Peplowski and jazz vocalist Clairdee. The orchestra will be led by award-winning conductor Maestro Ken Selden. The program will include Leroy Andersons Suite…

The annual holiday hit concert by the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus returns in a virtual format in 2020.

Enjoy an evening of authentic Iraqi food (including vegan and gluten free options), live music and entertainment with a Middle Eastern flair!

Portland’s homage to the luscious dance bands of a bygone era launches into its fourth year of producing dances every month. The 11-piece ensemble painstakingly recreates the sounds of the large society dance bands that were so prominent in the 1920s and ’30s, found performing on ocean liners and in the grand ballrooms of Art…

VIRTUAL EVENT. Please visit the event website for current information. Portland Baroque Orchestra brings you their annual production of Handel’s Messiah in a handy pandemic-friendly, pocket-sized edition! Performing arias and highlights, Northwest-based soloists – soprano Arwen Myers, alto Hannah Penn, tenor Zach Finkelstein, and bass-baritone Daniel Mobbs – are joined by an organist and a…

Portland Baroque Orchestra brings you their annual production of Handel’s Messiah in a handy pandemic-friendly, pocket-sized edition! Performing arias and highlights, Northwest-based soloists – soprano Arwen Myers, alto Hannah Penn, tenor Zach Finkelstein, and bass-baritone Daniel Mobbs – are joined by an organist and a string quartet in this holiday favorite. For more than 25…

A 2011 MacArthur “genius grant” winner, Weilerstein is known for her commanding performances of the classics of the cello repertoire as well as new music. This intimate solo performance will feature the first of Bach’s celebrated Cello Suites as well as modern and contemporary works by Kodály, Britten, and living composer Osvaldo Golijov.

The Catalyst Quartet combines a serious commitment to diversity, education, and contemporary works with virtuosic playing “reminiscent of great quartets of the past such as the Guarneri and Budapest” (Richmond Times). The quartet was founded by the Sphinx Organization, a social justice organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts….

The Dance for Romance is a Valentine’s Day social dance for singles, friends, couples and partners. Enjoy award-winning live blues music and a professional DJ spinning pop songs you can dance to solo, grouped or partnered. Arrive early for one or more dance lessons or love life workshops, and throughout the night you can enjoy…

Jangle/psych rock cult-faves with Miracle Legion origins, ageless hooks. Polaris (from The Adventures of Pete & Pete) FACEBOOK “The Band That Lives Inside Your TV” are back! Polaris, the house band from cult-classic Nickelodeon show The Adventures of Pete & Pete, are escaping from your childhood television set and busting out on a national tour…

Praised as a “charismatic star” by the Boston Globe, mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron is the winner of Tanglewood Festival’s 2016 Jackson Prize, awarded to one outstanding young vocalist each year. “A collaborator gifted with sensitive phrasing and insight” (The New York Times), internationally-renowned pianist Julius Drake is the perfect accompaniment to Barron’s “thrillingly dark and rich-veined…

Actor/gaming YouTube sensation/musician with alt-rock hits and covers. NateWantsToBattle FACEBOOK A popular voice actor, musician, gaming commentator, and YouTube star, NateWantsToBattle is the nom de plume of Richmond, Virginia native Nathan Sharp. Sharp launched his popular YouTube channel in 2012, where he performs original songs about video games and cover songs from popular anime games…

Hailed as one of the most exciting young string quartets in the world, the Goldmund Quartet’s exquisitely refined playing has been awarded prizes at major competitions such as the Wigmore, Melbourne, and ARD Munich. They are the Rising Stars of the European Concert Hall Organisation leading to debut recitals at the Philharmonie de Paris, Amsterdam’s…

Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the hallmarks of the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet. Renowned for its dynamic interpretations and polished, expansive colors, the group has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music. In this concert, the Parker…

Applauded for their “flat-out amazing” performances and “stunning virtuosity” (Cleveland Classical), the Kenari Quartet’s larger-than-life personalities pop off the stage. The unique style and flair of this Protégé Project alumni all-saxophone ensemble electrified Chamber Music Northwest audiences in 2018. Their triumphant return to the CMNW stage will feature modern and contemporary work plus improvisation.

An auto/moto/bike race and music festival.