Artslandia

Princess and the Pea
2026-04-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Tradition with a Twist
Headlining this vibrant mixed bill is a co-production with The Joffrey Ballet: Dani Rowe’s Princess and the Pea, a playful and rebellious twist on a classic tale. In the rigid world of Pea Town, where only peas are allowed, one brave girl dares to challenge the iron rule of a spoiled Princess. With wit, determination, and an unexpected ally, she embarks on a battle of wills that just might change everything.
“Quirky, wacky, and loads of fun.” – Chicago Sun Times
Dazzling and dynamic as ever, George Balanchine’s Rubies sparkles with jazz-infused energy and Broadway flair. Set to Stravinsky’s fiery Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, it fuses classical technique with modern exuberance in a playful yet sophisticated display of sharp angles and syncopated rhythms.
“Flash and energy.” – The Oregonian
In the compelling UnSaid, Rowe uses the duet to embody Jonathan Safran Foer’s words: “We had everything to say to each other, and no ways to say it.” The piece gives voice to the unspoken, capturing the longing, conflict, and vulnerability that exists in the space between two people in motion.
“Thrilling.” – San Francisco Examiner

OBT Annual School Performance 2026
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
From First Position to Standing Ovation
Join the young dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre School for an enchanting performance designed for audiences of all ages! Featuring excerpts from beloved story ballets and culminating in a Grand Étude that showcases the full school.
Available as an add-on performance to OBT subscribers for $25.

Ravel & Saint-Saëns
2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
A bracing whack from the percussionist’s “slap stick” launches Ravel’s Concerto on an effervescent romp, evoking the Harlem jazz clubs he visited with Gershwin. Riffs from the brasses and piano fireworks make for a breathless dash to the finish. Ravel’s lush Daphnis et Chloé opens with a radiant sunrise—golden strings, shimmering harps, bird calls—and ends with an orgiastic paean to love.

Huntertones
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
Huntertones—Dan White (sax), Jon Lampley (trumpet/sousaphone), Chris Ott (trombone/ beatbox), Adam DeAscentis (bass), John Hubbell (drums), Josh Hill (guitar)—brings people together with fun, imaginative, and fearless jazz music. Their high energy, horn-driven sound features genre-bending compositions and unconventional covers. They’ve performed in over 25 countries world wide and continue to tour the US and abroad. Huntertones claims more authority than ever as they drive into their 10th year.
“When feeling and technique come together it’s like Swan Lake. Huntertones, y’all are like ballerinas!” Audiotree
PROGRAM:
Huntertones’ program will be announced from the stage. With unlimited imagination and an ever-growing desire to find new ways to express themselves, every show is a social experience celebrating the joy of music!

Chanticleer
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
One of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, Chanticleer loves Portland audiences almost as much as we love them! The Grammy award-winning vocal ensemble is known for its wide-ranging repertoire, dazzling virtuosity, and seamless blend of twelve male voices ranging from soprano to bass.
“The singing of Chanticleer is breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, variety of color, and swagger of style.” Boston Globe
PROGRAM: Our American Journey
Chanticleer celebrates America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage. The program traces the progression of the American choral tradition from Black gospel quartets to shape-note singing to barbershop quartets and vocal jazz, including settings of traditional American bluegrass tunes, beloved folk songs, and a new commission by Trevor Weston.

Daniil Trifonov with the Oregon Symphony
2026-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Hailed as “arguably the mightiest of the under-40 generation of superstar pianists” by The New York Times, celebrated pianist Daniil Trifonov’s acclaimed performances are astounding experiences to behold. In this highly anticipated concert, Trifonov brings his stunning technique and breathtaking talent to Portland for one dazzling performance.

Ahoy! Melodies from the High Seas
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure through the high seas with this pirate-themed show for young music lovers. Join a lively crew of musical buccaneers as they search for hidden treasure with rollicking pirate songs and interactive storytelling. Grab your map and prepare for an unforgettable voyage!

Fat Ham
2026-04-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 19:30 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Portland Center Stage at the Armory, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, 97209, United States
Fat Ham

By James Ijames
Directed by Charles Grant

A week after Juicy’s father dies, he finds himself at a backyard barbecue celebrating the marriage of his mother and uncle—sound familiar? James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Hamlet casts the sweet prince of Denmark as a queer, Black boy from the South. In this comedy born from tragedy, Juicy must choose between seeking vengeance for his father’s death or staying true to his own heart—a story of identity, family, and liberation as we become our truest selves.

“[Fat Ham] will keep you howling from beginning to end. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!!!” — Broadway World

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
2026-04-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This special performance from Yo-Yo Ma pairs repertoire from the center of his musical firmament with reflections on how it has shaped his thinking about art, human nature, and our search for meaning.
The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Walls Come Down: 1980s
2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:30 | Portland Community College PAC, SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
Always surprising, delightfully entertaining, utterly original, Chamber Music Northwest and BodyVox will unite live chamber music and innovative contemporary dance for their 15th anniversary and 10th collaboration together. This World Premiere production is musically headlined by the one of our favorite wind ensembles, the dynamic and innovative WindSync. Following our most recent collaborations, Nineteen|Twenty (Akropolis Wind Quintet, 2022) and Beautiful Everything (Imani Winds, 2024), WindSync will join forces with BodyVox’s choreographers and dancers for an evening that celebrates both the voice of the soul (music) and of the body (dance).

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:30 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Bask in Beethoven’s sun-infused, high-spirited Fourth Symphony, whose second movement, said Berlioz, sounds like “an angel singing at the gates of Paradise.” Plus, saxophonist Steven Banks performs Childs’ Diaspora, which the composer describes as “a symphonic poem which strives to chronicle the paradigm of the forced black American diaspora, as sifted through the prism of my own experience as a black man in America.”

OBT By Design
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
From Dancers to Designers
In this annual choreographic tradition, the OBT company artists collaborate with our second company, OBT2, on a collection of world premieres. Join us as our rising stars step into the spotlight to share something breathtakingly new.
One night only!
