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Why Tracy Wenckus Can’t Pick Her Favorite Opera
Portland Opera got a new interim general director at the beginning of the month.
Chapel Theatre’s Namesake Short Play Festival Connects Portland’s Theater Scene to Milwaukie
“Truly, the sky is the limit, as long as it’s a story that can be told in 10 minutes.”
Portland-Grown Artist Mickalene Thomas Remembered Her Mother and Muse at the Tomorrow Theater
Thomas spoke with Pink Martini band leader Thomas Lauderdale and film producer Tanya Selvaratnam about her 2012 short film, “Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Woman.”
Michael Zimmer and Sofia Sullivan’s Sketch Show Dog People Was a Treat for All at Kickstand Comedy
Every sketch included some nod toward dogs that would be funny to most folks, but really felt like one big inside joke for dog people.
Get Your Reps In: “12 Monkeys” Walks the Line of Sci-Fi Sanity
What to see at Portland’s repertory theaters.
“Nervous Laughter” Seeks Hilarity in Panic Attacks and Religious Trauma
Peter Lundquist’s solo show is exceptionally brave, big-hearted and honest, if at times uncomfortable.
McMenamins Is Throwing J.R.R. Tolkien a Birthday Party
The Kennedy School celebrates the author’s 134th birthday with a costume contest, “Hobbit” trilogy marathon and quest to find the One Ring.
Northwest Portland’s New Library Will Open With a Parade
The Slabtown library opens Jan. 10 at a new building more than twice the size of its previous location.
What to Do in Portland, (Jan. 7–13, 2026)
Portland’s iconic roller derby season kicks off this weekend.
In “The Old Fire,” Author Elisa Shua Dusapin Examines What It’s Like to Be an Expatriate in Your Own Country
Elisa Shua Dusapin’s fourth book asks: Can we ever go home again?
Paul Susi on Stories, Justice, and Portland’s Broken Bureaucracy
Paul Susi’s “Character Work” connects the story of Chee Gong to today’s struggles with homelessness, ID access and systemic neglect.