Artslandia

The Light
2025-04-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-20 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ellyn Bye Studio, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Today should be the happiest day of Rashad and Genesis’ lives—he’s planned it all out—the perfect proposal before the perfect concert from the couple’s favorite artist. Things, however, almost never go as planned and when old secrets put their relationship at risk, they are forced to confront their commitment to each other and to justice. This intimate and moving play set amid the Kavanaugh hearings makes the political quite personal, in a real time rollercoaster ride of romance and reckoning.
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Grease
2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Avenue, Tigard, OR, 97223, United States
Get ready to rock n’ roll with Rydell High’s senior class! Grease picks up the story of head “greaser” Danny and girl-next-door Sandy where their summer lovin’ left off: the start of a new school year. Amongst “Burger Palace Boys,” “Pink Ladies,” fast cars, and teen angst, this musical evokes the looks and sounds of the 1950s. Grease has earned its place among the world’s most popular musicals, and is filled with favorite songs and dance numbers such as “Greased Lightnin’,” “We Go Together,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and “You’re the One That I Want.”

Jefferson Dancers 2025 Spring Concerts
2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Experience the artistry of the Jefferson Dancers this April 17–19 at the Newmark Theatre! This year’s concert features nine brand-new works that span a range of dance styles, from classical ballet to high-energy hip-hop. Plus, we’re thrilled to present two of our student pieces that were selected for the Outstanding Student Choreography Showcase at the National High School Dance Festival in February. Congratulations to Piper Bott for her piece Not Without Reason and Henry Roth for We Tried.
Don’t miss an unforgettable night—get your tickets now!

BodyVox: Junior Artists Generator
2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States
Join us for a special matinee with BodyVox’s popular pre-professional dance group, the Junior Artists Generator (JAG), performing choreography by accomplished and innovative Portland based artists, as well as pieces from the BodyVox repertory.
JAG Dancers (ages 14+) are highly trained with a commitment to inclusiveness, performance, and most importantly, joy in life, art, and dance. Come with the whole family to witness these talented youth dancers trained by Portland’s “most popular and internationally renowned dance troupe.” (The Oregonian)

Tower of Power with the Oregon Symphony
2025-04-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Get ready to groove with one of the most legendary funk and soul powerhouses of all time! Since 1968, Tower of Power’s talents have graced the Billboard Hot 100 charts with several hits and have taken them across the globe with superstars like Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, the Grateful Dead, and many more. Joined by your Oregon Symphony, this one-night-only performance is sure to make you want to dance the night away!
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The Brothers Size
2025-04-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-26 19:30 - 22:00 | U.S. Bank Main Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
From Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, Choir Boy) comes a story of freedom and family. Steadfast and responsible, Ogun Size fights to connect with Oshoosi, his aimless younger brother, who has recently been released from prison. Weaving together the mundane and the mystic, this play invites us into the Louisiana Bayou, showing us a world of poetry, African mythology, and music. A fresh and contemporary tale of belonging, brotherhood and the ties that bind.
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Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Verselandia! is the annual youth poetry slam championship presented by Literary Arts. It is the Grand Slam for the winners from individual school slams hosted by public high school librarians across the Portland region. Finalist poets compete for five great prizes.
Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during our annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship. Cheer on students from Portland and East Multnomah County public high schools competing for poetic glory at this energetic and inspiring event.
Please note that the poets may perform poetry containing mature themes.

Sleeping Beauty: Annual School Performance
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Be enchanted by act three of Sleeping Beauty, performed as the centerpiece of a program featuring accomplished students on the cusp of a professional career. Get swept away by fairy tale characters dancing for Aurora and her prince. Set to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece and perfect for all ages!
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OBT by Design
2025-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Rising stars, unforgettable art, and a fresh glimpse into the ever-evolving landscape of ballet. Explore the choreographic talents of OBT artists as they once again collaborate with OBT2, our junior company, on an entirely new collection of world premieres.
