Arts News November 2025
- Sunset High presents “Shakespeare in Love”
- “Give Thanks” Square Dance with Oak Hills Squares
- November at the Reser
- Celebrate the joy of music and support BSO at All for the Love of Music
- A Night of Pure Imagination: Art Palooza 2025
- Dance for Every Body
- Pulling Secrets From Paper: The Art of Marbling
- Classical guitarist Tye Austin strums at Symphony Coffeehouse
- Fun with watercolor
- Village Gallery of Arts
Sunset High presents “Shakespeare in Love”
Fridays & Saturdays, November 7-8, 14-15, 7 pm, Sunset High School Theatre, tickets at the door or online here, $10 students & seniors, $12 adults
“Shakespeare in Love” tells of a fictional love affair between William Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps, inspiring him to write the story of Romeo and Juliet. The plot follows Shakespeare as he overcomes writer’s block, while Viola, an aristocratic woman who dreams of being an actress, auditions for the role of Romeo by disguising herself as a man.
Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, the SHS production stars Liam Cuff as William Shakespeare and Maria-Isabel Sevilla as Viola de Lesseps.
“Give Thanks” Square Dance with Oak Hills Squares
Monday, November 24, 6:15 pm PreRounds, 6:30-8:30 pm Mainstream dancing, Oak Hills Community Center gym, 2400 NW 153rd Ave., $7 donation
Join us with Mark Wheeler calling, Lane Clem cueing, door prizes, split the pot raffle, and refreshments. Oak Hill’s Squares dances every Monday 6:30-8:30 pm, $6 donation. For more information contact hilarySbarrett@gmail.com.
November at the Reser
Various dates and times, 12625 SW Crescent St., free and ticketed, see many more events and ticket information on the Reser website.
National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark
Wednesday, November 12, 7:30 pm, ticketed event
From the Milky Way to meteor showers to fireflies that emerge at dusk on neighborhood streets, our eyes open a little wider at the stunning photos and videos of National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi. He has spent his career documenting wildlife, humanity, and the cosmos—from dark national parks to bright urban areas—with the belief that people everywhere can connect through the shared experience of simply looking up.
ISing Choir presents: Reaching for the Stars
Saturday, December 6, 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 7, 3 pm, ticketed event
In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, ISing Choir will perform the West Coast premiere of “To Shiver the Sky,” a musical journey celebrating the spirit of exploration and mankind’s quest to conquer the heavens, composed by Grammy Award winner Christopher Tin, under the direction of Stephen Galván. The program includes a full orchestral accompaniment and features acclaimed soloists Arwen Myers (soprano) and Steven Evans-Renteria (tenor).
Shop local at the Curio Exhibition & Sale
Saturday, November 29, 12-6 pm, The Reser Gallery, free
Who needs Black Friday or Cyber Monday when you can shop locally for that perfect something for a friend or family member this gifting season? Come by and support one (or many) of the nearly 40 regional featured artists who create one-of-a-kind functional and decorative works of art. Details about the sale can be found here.
Celebrate the joy of music and support BSO at All for the Love of Music
Saturday, November 15, 2-4 pm, Hidden Creek Community Center, 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, $50 per person, purchase tickets here
Enjoy live music, wonderful food and wine, and a silent auction as The Beaverton Symphony Orchestra launches its 41st season with a fundraiser to sustain our concerts and community programs, including: accessible Pay What You Can tickets for our performances, youth education initiatives, the Travis Hatton Young Artists Competition, and music outreach to local senior centers.
This fall we’ve set a fundraising goal of $80,000 and to date, we have already raised more than $26,500. With your help, we can reach the finish line!
A Night of Pure Imagination: Art Palooza 2025
Friday, November 14, 7-9 pm, Embassy Suites by Hilton, 9000 SW Washington Square Rd. Tigard
This impressive art event is a celebration of artistic brilliance, highlighting the talents of individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and neurodivergence. Join us for an inspiring evening where art unites us and your support turns imagination into impact.
A Night of Pure Imagination is an annual event of Program for Intellectual Empowerment.
Dance for Every Body
Wednesday, November 5, 11:30-12:30 pm, Leedy Grange Hall 835 NW Saltzman Road, free
Everyone can dance! We use creative movement with seated and standing options so it’s accessible for all abilities. The class is for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions, or anyone who wants to improve their movement potential and particularly their balance. More information at ImpressionsDanceClub.net or LeedyGrange.org.
Leedy Annual fundraiser for dance programs
Saturday, December 13, 7 pm Lesson, 7:30-10 pm Open Dancing, all ages welcome. Suggested donation $15/adults, $5/students
Mark your calendar for this annual event that brings elegance and fun to Leedy Grange Hall. All proceeds benefit dance programs in local elementary schools, and this year we are setting aside funds to support the Dance for Every Body program. This fundraiser helps make that happen! Everyone should be able to dance, regardless of their economic position.
Monthly dances happen every second Saturday but December 13 is the big event of the year! There will be a DJ mix of Swing, Ballroom, Latin, and Country music and instruction with Impressions Dance Club. More information can be found at ImpressionsDanceClub.net or LeedyGrange.org.
Pulling Secrets From Paper: The Art of Marbling
Through December 31, Hillsboro Brookwood Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Reception Thursday, December 4, 3-4:30 pm
Beaverton artist Liz Walker’s exhibit “Pulling Secrets From Paper: The Art of Marbling” showcases the ancient (and historically secret) art of marbled papers with a modern twist: the marbled papers have been turned into finished paintings.
Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other stone. The patterns are the result of color floated on a viscous solution known as size, and combed with a stylus or rake before being carefully transferred to an absorbent surface, such as paper or canvas. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monotype. Liz has found a way to use marbling as an integral part of her painting technique. She seeks out unusual patterns and color combinations that are pleasing to the eye and imposes her subject matter (using acrylic paint and line work) onto the patterned paper (or canvas). What lies beneath the painting is the mysterious marbled pattern—only a fraction of which can be seen.
Classical guitarist Tye Austin strums at Symphony Coffeehouse
Every Friday-Sunday, now-March 31, 10 am-1pm, 16155 NW Cornell Rd., #500, free
Come to Symphony Coffeehouse to witness a world-class virtuoso perform relaxing classical guitar music and learn why Beethoven once famously said, “The guitar is like a miniature symphonic orchestra in itself.” Inspired by J.S. Bach’s weekly performances at his local cafe in Germany, Tye established this exclusive music residency in an effort to bring the performing arts into everyday spaces.
Tye will perform three sets (50 minutes each) per day, featuring traditional classical guitar repertoire, North & South American jazz standards, holiday hits, and original compositions. He will also sing a variety of popular songs in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. His music can be described as a cross between the Spanish guitar legend, Andres Segovia, and the boss of Bossa nova, Antonio Carlos Jobim. Guests are encouraged to actively listen to the music while quietly conversing with each other.
We are proud to serve Thornton Coffee and various drinks and feature an eclectic food menu of gourmet meals, pastries, and snacks. Bring your family and friends! We look forward to serving you a delicious meal or drink, accompanied by beautiful melodies in a cozy atmosphere!
Fun with watercolor
Tuesday, November 11, 10:30-1:30, Leedy Grange, 835 NW Saltzman, $40
This is a fun class for beginners and intermediate artists who would like to have better control of the medium. Visit PaintWithJean.com for more information, or call or text me at 503-649-9097 or send an email to paintwithjean@gmail.com.
Village Gallery of Arts
Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am-5 pm, 1060 NW Saltzman Rd.
Visit the VGA website for late-breaking classes and events!
ArtChat
Sunday, November 9, 3-5 pm
See the new show, meet the artists, talk about art and enjoy refreshments! The new show runs November 4-30.
All Ages classes
“Clay Sunday” Open Studio with Rose Rutherford-Ha
Sunday, December 7, 1-3 pm, $20/hr, $10 supply fee, max 12 students
Come and get your hands dirty! Clay and all supplies provided. Ongoing drop-in ceramics workshop. Instructor available for questions and assistance. No-pressure environment for all ages.
Make-a-Thanksgiving Card drop-in event
Saturday, November 22, 1-3 pm, all materials provided, free
Come create a thank-you card for someone special, or someone who did something you especially appreciate, or just to wish someone Happy Thanksgiving Day. Gallery staff available for help or inspiration; samples for reference. Allow about a half hour to create your card.
Children’s classes
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, 3:45-5:15 pm, $60 for 3 classes, ages 7-11 yrs, max 8 students
Anyone can create art! Join the VGA Instructional Team for an exciting series of classes where your child can learn a vast variety of art forms! All supplies included. November featured projects: Watercolor Landscape, Pamphlet Making, and more!
Design-a-Critter Workshop
Tuesday, November 4, Friday, November 28, 3:30-5 pm, $25 per class, ages 9 and up, max 8 students. Registration deadline is one day before class starts.
Diane Ramic will teach how to make weird critters and exercise creature design skills while playing a dice randomizer game!
Creature Bestiary
Sunday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm; Tuesday, November 18, 3:30-5 pm, $25 per class, ages 9 and up, max 8 students. Registration deadline is one day before class starts.
Diane Ramic will teach how to play a game of creature design telephone with fellow students! Students will give each other descriptions of animals without revealing what they are drawing, then design a creature based on that description, just like how artists had done it in medieval times!
RPG Monster Maker
Sundays, November 16, 12-1:30 pm, November 23, 2-3:30 pm, $25 per class, ages 9 and up, max 8 students. Registration deadline is one day before class starts.
Come exercise weird monster design skills with a dice randomizer game played with fellow students! Monsters will be drawn in old-school role-playing game style with pen and ink. Adding the monsters made in this class to the tabletop games you play is a great way of shaking things up with some unpredictability! Diane Ramic, instructor.
DIY Zine Class
Sundays, November 16, 2-3:30 pm, November 23, 12-1:30 pm, $25 per class, ages 9 and up, max 8 students. Registration deadline is one day before class starts.
Learn to make folded mini comics with fellow students and take them home! Each student will draw one or more single-sheet zines which they will learn how to cut and fold into a multi-page mini comic! Copies will be made of each student’s zines and can be exchanged with each other during the class. All students will receive printed instructions on drawing, cutting, and folding future zines as well. Diane Ramic, instructor.
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