Arts & Entertainment News September 2026

oktoberfest stage

Dust off your Lederhosen and Dirndls and join us for our annual Bethany Village Oktoberfest! Enjoy an afternoon full of live music, German inspired food offerings, a large Oktoberfest beer tent, kids activities, numerous local small business vendors, and more!

Marriage can be wonderful…but, as newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter are about to discover, it can also be disastrously hilarious. Neil Simon’s classic comedy has been delighting audiences for more than 60 years, Set in a fifth-floor walk-up in New York City (with no elevator, very important), it’s a play about love, compromise, and what happens when two people realize they just might be perfect for each other in every way except the ones that matter. Directed by Jane Unger.

Special show dates: Thursday, September 3 is a preview performance, with discounted tickets. Friday, September 4 is Opening Night! Saturday, Sept. 12: ASL Interpreted Performance. Sunday, September 13: Audio Described Performance. To get discounted tickets to any performance, consider buying a Season Subscription!

For more information on Bag&Baggage and Barefoot In The Park, please visit our website at bagnbaggage.org.

catlin gabel ceramics

Catlin Gabel’s Community Arts Program returns this fall with adult classes in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and drawing, taught by working Portland artists. Classes are held on the school’s East Campus, former home of the Oregon College of Art and Craft. No experience or school affiliation is required. Registration is open now. Details here.

Join Jean Anderson for watercolor painting on the second Tuesday of the month. September’s subject is Multnomah Falls. Jean teaches color values, brushwork, shapes, and shadows, giving you the tips you need to hone your technique and express the subject. Students must bring their own materials. Contact Jean for coaching on choosing and sourcing supplies at a reasonable cost. Basic kits are available for purchase. To sign up, call 503-649-9097 or email Jean Anderson.

murder mystery dinner flyer

Westside Singers invites the community to “Best Laid Plans,” an Old Hollywood Murder Mystery Dinner. Enjoy dinner, dessert, and entertainment while uncovering clues, unraveling secrets, and trying to solve the mystery. Themed attire is encouraged. All proceeds benefit Westside Singers, a community choir dedicated to bringing the joy of music to people throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Tickets are available at WestsideSingers.org.

Join the Stuhr Fire Rhythm Group for an uplifting, interactive concert featuring special guest MS Robi K. Enjoy the energy of live drumming, clap along to the beat, and experience the joy of music in this lively performance.

Our end-of-summer community concert is coming soon. We’ll have live music from Innocent Men, a Billy Joel tribute band, with local neighborhood band Oakmontopening, plus food trucks, beer/wine/spirits.

Join the THPRD Fitness Team for a FREE family-friendly party celebrating different cultures from across the globe! From K-pop to cumbia, and bhangra to bachata, we invite you to celebrate the diverse rhythms of the world with us! Please visit the event page for more details.

Join us every first Tuesday of the month to explore Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District and enjoy local galleries and art spaces, live music, food, engaging activities, and shopping. Art Walk attendees can collect limited-edition stickers while exploring Downtown Hillsboro and celebrating two decades of art, creativity, and community! There will also be special programming and fun for all ages. Visit the Art Walk page for more information and to plan your visit.

The Way Home invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships to place and the landscapes that continue to shape how they see, remember, and navigate the world. Five artists contemplate the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest as sites of reflection, belonging, and personal connection. Visit the event webpage for more details or to see sample artwork.

kanekoa ukelele band

One of Hawaii’s premier live music experiences, Kanekoa fuses eclectic roots and jam band energy with flavors of reggae, blues, funk, and island music. Playing what’s described as “ukulele-powered Hawaiian jam-rock,” their sound is based on the untapped potential of the electrified Hawaiian ukulele. Visit the event webpage for more information, instructions for ticket purchase, and to plan your visit.

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st john's bridge by ric ferrin
Featured 2D artist, Ric Ferrin, uses photography to share about the beauty in the world.

3d artist jane wilson
Featured 3D artist, Jane Wilson, uses vibrant colors and a multitude of techniques, including hand-dyed cord, pyrography, painting, and basketry, on gourds to create one-of-a-kind works of art.

Meet our Featured Artists, dive into their creative worlds, and enjoy refreshments!

Big and Bold: Jean Anderson presents her work on owls, using a restrained palette and foggy background to give the viewers a sense of what she felt watching these beautiful, predatory birds.
Big and Bold: Jean Anderson presents her work on owls, using a restrained palette and foggy background to give the viewers a sense of what she felt watching these beautiful, predatory birds.
Ceramics open studio with Rose Rutherford-Ha

A drop-in environment for all ages to try ceramics. Additional fees apply for glazing and firing. Open studio runs the third Sunday of each month. Max 12 students.

We are looking for new instructors for our popular classes for children. If you or someone you know is interested, have them contact Kathryn Oliver-Garnett at kathryn@garnetts.net.

rollercoaster by susan pfahl
Introduction to watercolor painting

An introductory class for people ages 16+. Students will experiment with how paint, paper, and water react together. No prerequisites necessary. Max 8 students, instructor Susan Pfahl.

beth pansino watercolor "hurricane ridge path"
Watercolor painting

Learn fundamental watercolor techniques with Oregon-inspired subjects: Hurricane Ridge (Thursday, September 10, 12:30-3 pm), Mt. St. Helens (Saturday, September 19, 1-3:30 pm). Age 18+. Max 12 students, instructor Beth Pansino.

Needle felting workshop
painting with wool, mushroom by kate rodrigue

A beginner-friendly needle felting workshop for people ages 16+. No fiber art or drawing experience is needed. Using colorful wool fibers, simple tools, and a pre-printed design, students will create a charming woodland mushroom framed in a bamboo embroidery hoop. Students leave with both a finished artwork and a beginner needle felting kit to continue creating at home. Max 10 students, instructor Kate Rodrigue.

undersea scene by garineh baghdasarian
Paint and chill

A relaxing paint night for painters of all levels. All supplies provided. Max 10 students, instructor Garineh Baghdasarian.