Artslandia

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Twirl Into the Holidays
A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets.
“Magical.” – The Oregonian

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Portland Center Stage at the Armory, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, 97209, United States
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

Adapted By Lauren M. Gunderson
Directed by Joanie Schultz

From America’s most produced playwright comes another fresh adaptation of a familiar classic. Lauren Gunderson’s Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women takes the legendary novelist and places her at the center of her own story. Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters — tempestuous Jo, traditional Meg, gentle Beth, and spirited Amy — struggle to keep their family going while their father serves in the Civil War. This enduring celebration of sisterhood comes to life as a young writer makes space for herself and her stories in a society she’s determined to change.

“A very lively new adaptation puts the author in the spotlight.” — Chicago Tribune

Pearl Dive Project
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Our famed series, the Pearl Dive Project will feature collaborative works by stunning creative artists.

Holiday Pops
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Celebrate the joy of the season like never before! Make memories together as the Oregon Symphony creates a magical winter wonderland with your favorite popular tunes and holiday favorites. Perfect for a holiday date night or a seasonal activity with loved ones, this concert is sure to put you and the whole family in the holiday spirit.

Christmas in Door County
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Avenue, Tigard, OR, 97223, United States
Heartwarming, uplifting, and full of holiday cheer, this new musical, Christmas in Door County, features familiar festive songs and a story about finding the meaning of Christmas. After a winter vacation at the Borealis Bed & Breakfast on Washington Island, Wisconsin, the ferry breaks down and guests are unable to return to the mainland. Staying with the B&B staff, everyone comes together on Christmas Eve to make the best of the situation in hopes of some yuletide cheer.

Merry-achi Christmas with Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández
2025-12-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Moving among classical, pop, jazz, swing, and show tunes, conductor José Hernández leads Mariachi Sol de México® in a musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions.

Takács Quartet
2025-12-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-08 19:30 - 22:00 | PSU Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Now entering its fiftieth anniversary season, the Takács Quartet is widely recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles. Known for the vitality of its interpretation, and the ability to convey every nuance through an effortless chemistry, this year the Quartet is joined on Tuesday by violist Jordan Bak for rarely performed Mozart viola quintets.
“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” The Guardian
PROGRAMS:
Monday, December 8:
HAYDN Quartet No. 59 in G minor Op. 74, No. 3, “The Rider”
Clarice ASSAD New commissioned work
DEBUSSY Quartet in G minor, Op. 10
Tuesday, December 9:
SCHUBERT Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703
MOZART Viola Quintet in C Major, Op. 515
MOZART Viola Quintet in G minor, Op. 516

Gospel Christmas
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Feel the spirit of the holiday season with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony. Experience the joy and uplift of gospel music, performed with passion and feeling by some of the finest musicians in the region.
