Arts & Culture in Boring, OR

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

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Garden Home Art Club for Families

Wed, Jun 24, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Garden Home Community Library · 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR

School-aged kids and their families are invited to drop in and make some art together. We'll provide materials and project ideas. Join us at this free program the fourth Wednesday of every month.

Steep & Paint: Magnolia with Dorota Haber-Lehigh

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, Portland, OR

@ Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! Back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites you to slow down, look closely, and connect...

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Sasa Fox at Big Pink

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Big Pink · 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, Portland, OR

Sasa Fox will be performing at Big Pink on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Portland based songwriter Sasa Fox brings a splash of color to the dreary Northwest with clever pop songs written about the spectrum of emotions and experiences that are integral to being human.

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Create Band Logo Using the Glowforge

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR · Ages 10–17

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens April 23rd To attend this program, you need to have basic computer skills and know how to use a computer with a mouse. Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult. People with sensory concerns...

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Lake Theater & Cafe

Lake Theater & Cafe · Portland, OR

The historic Lake Theater in Lake Oswego opened in 1940. Today you can enjoy a movie with a slice of Neapolitan-style pizza (or any other thoughtfully crafted and locally sourced dish from their kitchen), as well as beer, wine and house cocktails.

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Yoga + Art + Stories

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Woodstock Library · 6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Yoga + Art + Stories ignites children's creativity, enhances their well-being, and fosters a love for self-expression through the fusion of yoga and art. Through a series of engaging stories, playful yoga poses and art activities that correspond to the themes of the stories, this unique program...

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Drawing Club: David Hockney Edition – SOLD OUT

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 10, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum · 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 16+

Sundays, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, 1 – 4 p.m. Sign up for all four sessions ($150) or just one individually ($50/each)! Ages 16+, limited to 20 participants PAM // PAM CUT Drawing Club is an in-gallery drawing workshop series led by teaching artists Fry and Julz Clementine, who are...

Steep & Paint: Peony with Morgan McGuirk

Fri, May 22, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, Portland, OR

@ Steep & Paint Ticket Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! We’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites.

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Albina Music Club

Thu, Jun 11, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Albina Library · 3605 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, Portland, OR

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule. When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Quick Lesson: A brief and informative 15-20 minute lesson kicks off at 5:40 PM, providing valuable insights and tips. Come learn, create, and connect with.

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Art Atelier: Acrylic Lovebirds

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Bring a friend and join us Wednesday nights for an art workshop! Enjoy dedicated time for art and unwinding. In the month of May we will host a two-part class exploring color and realism as we paint Lovebirds using acrylic paint! During the first session we will draft the shapes using under...

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Jordan Sings Pioneer Place

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Pioneer Place · 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, Portland, OR

Soulful vocalist and guitarist Jordan Sings will be performing in front of David Yurman at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall! For more information, CLICK HERE.

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Skulls: Painting and Drawing Animal Anatomy for Teens

Wed, Jul 1, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Woodstock Library · 6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Teens will investigate and observe animal skulls to create detailed nature-based artworks using pencil, pen, ink or watercolor.

Steep & Paint Penjing with Nora Sherwood

Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, Portland, OR

@ Steep & Paint Ticket Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! We’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites.

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Portland Farmers Market - Shemanski Park

Portland Farmers Market - Shemanski Park · Sw Park Ave & Sw Main St, Portland, OR

Portland Farmers Market - Shemanski Park is a farmers market in Portland, OR. South Park Blocks behind Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC Farmers Market; WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.

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Oregon Maritime Museum

Oregon Maritime Museum · 198 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR

The Oregon Maritime Museum’s steam sternwheeler Portland is moored at the Willamette River in downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park. Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our rivers when you explore the last operating sternwheel steam tug in the Un

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Music at the Hearth: Portland Baroque Orchestra

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Musicians from Portland Baroque Orchestra explore what makes music from centuries ago sound fresh and vibrant for modern ears. Cellist and viola da gamba player Adaiha MacAdam-Somer leads a string ensemble through familiar and surprising works. Held at the Library Hearth. For all ages.

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Art Atelier: Painting Van Gogh's Sunflowers

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Bring a friend and join us Wednesday nights for an art workshop! Enjoy dedicated time for art and unwinding. In the month of April we will have a two-part class exploring Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, using acrylic paint! All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome. For adults and..

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Jazz for the Whole Family

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Albina Library · 3605 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, Portland, OR

Newel Briggs and his band perform lively jazz that is good for the soul and will make everyone get off their chairs and start movin’ to the groove! This event is first come, first served.

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WonderLab: Petals & Postcards // A David Hockney-Inspired Family Art Workshop

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 7+

Workshop overview Cost: $40 for 1 adult & 1 child; additional adult: $10, additional child: $5Ages 7+Morning session: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Afternoon session: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Join teaching artist and pattern-maker Julz Clementine for a creative, hands-on family workshop inspired by David Hockney and...

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Juneteenth: Kids Junk Orchestra Musical Journey

Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Kenton Library · 8226 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR

Kids Junk Orchestra players make rhythms and music on whatever surface they can think of — drums, bongos, buckets, body percussion, and even pots and pans! Kids Junk Orchestra will perform an original musical that takes you on a journey of different styles of music from blues to jazz to hip...

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Cathedral Park

Cathedral Park · N Edison Street and Pittsburg Avenue Portland, OR 97203, Portland, OR

Completed in 2024, this floral masterpiece is composed of several natural garden spaces at the top of the park under the St. Johns Bridge. This horticultural and ecological showcase features a wholly unique arrangement of flowering native and ornamen

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Surface Alchemy // Experiments in Projection Mapping

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

Workshop overview Saturdays, May 2 & 9, 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $135 before April 20, $150 after Ages 18+, limited to 18 participants Step into the process of creating immersive light art in this two-session, hands-on workshop led by Craig Winslow, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Winslow Studio....

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You Too Can Craft! Beginning Knitting: Coin Purse

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Come join this short class for beginning knitters or for those who want to learn to knit. Life long knitter will teach how to begin a project and the basic knitting stitches needed to make a small coin purse/small treasure bag. Materials will be provided or bring your own.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Pablo Rivarola at Pendleton

Tue, May 26, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Pendleton · 825 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Jazz trumpeter Pablo Rivarola will be performing at Pendleton on Downtown’s Transit Mall! For more information, CLICK HERE

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Tanner Springs Park

Tanner Springs Park · NW 10th Avenue and Marshall Street Portland, OR 97209, Portland, OR

Tanner Springs Park is a beautiful green space in Portland's Pearl District. The park features native plants, a lovely pond, and an interesting art piece made from old railroad tracks, giving visitors a peaceful break from the surrounding tall buildi

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RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal

Sun, Jul 12, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

What happens when the world tells you to stay quiet, but you play anyway? RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal is a high-energy, kid-friendly program that introduces five legendary Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal music from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to..

Steep & Paint

Fri, Jul 17, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, Portland, OR

Back by popular demand, Steep & Paint returns reimagined with the Oregon Botanical Artists—an immersive afternoon of tea tasting, plant exploration, and guided botanical art.

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

Tue, Jun 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Less & More Coffee · 1003 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, Portland, OR

Cosacchi will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s transit mall! Cosacchi is an Indie Rock band from Portland, OR. It was created by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Conor Adams in 2020. Their sound is heavily influenced by American Folk-Rock and Jazz music. Adam’s...

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Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

Learn how to create your own ribbon skirts from start to finish! Measure fabric and select ribbons to sew your project to take home. This workshop welcomes all levels of sewing experience. Join an opportunity to celebrate your tribal heritage and culture in a supportive, creative space. Presented...

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Machado Mijiga at Sixth+Main

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205 · SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga brings his unique brand of hip-hop and electronica-infused remixes to Sixth+Main on Downtown’s Transit Mall. For more information, CLICK HERE.

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Garden Glaze: Stoneware Workshop 4/24

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Clackamas · 8428 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR

🌿 Garden Glaze: Spring Stoneware Workshop 🌸 Celebrate the beauty of spring and bring a little garden magic to your pottery! In this special Garden Glaze Stoneware Class , you’ll explore the art of layering beautiful stoneware glazes inspired by nature. During this hands-on workshop, our instructors

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Sadie Gregg at Pioneer Place

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Pioneer Place Main Entrance · 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, Portland, OR

Opera singer Sadie Gregg will be performing at Pioneer Place in front of Saint Laurent on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Sadie Gregg has been commended by the press as “a mezzo-soprano with a rich, flexible instrument,” and as “a standout” whose “amber-toned mezzo-soprano sounded strong across her full...

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Black Liberation and Indigenous Sovereignty

Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

Join us for this compelling workshop with leader, educator, and speaker Amber Starks on Realizing Black and Native Futurity Through Solidarity and Kinship. This workshop examines the intersection of Black Liberation and Indigenous Sovereignty as logics and movements of abolition! We will consider...