• Sunset High performances
• Westview High presents The Outsiders
• Stoller Middle School presents High School Musical Jr.
• Events at the Reser
• Watercolor Class: Simple Tomato, 5 Ways
• Oak Hills Squares Square Dancing
• Village Gallery of Arts News

Sunset High performances

SAMBA at the Rose Parade

Saturday, June 6, 6:30-10:30 pm, downtown Portland

The Sunset High Marching Band will again be joining the parade! This year the Grand Floral parade and Starlight Parade are combined into one event. Find more information and view the route map here.

Senior Sendoff Concert

Wednesday, June 3, 7 pm, Sunset High Auditorium, 13840 NW Cornell Rd

We celebrate this year’s graduating seniors with a performance by The Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble.

Neighborhood March

Date & Location TBA

Every year, the Marching Band brings music through a local neighborhood. Visit the SAMBA calendar page for updates.

Sunset High School Variety Show

Friday, May 29, 7 pm, baseball field, 13840 NW Cornell Road, free

Westview High presents The Outsiders

Thursdays, May 7 & 14, 7 pm, Fridays, May 8 & 15, 7 pm, Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 17, 2 pm, 4200 NW 185th Ave., $12

Don’t miss Ponyboy, Dallas, Sodapop and all the Greasers and Socs in Westview High School Theatre’s production of The Outsiders. This timeless tale resonates with audiences of all ages. Tickets on sale now.

Stoller Middle School presents High School Musical Jr.

Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15, 7 pm, Saturday, May 16, 2 pm, 14141 NW Laidlaw Rd., $10 adult, $5 Student, 5 and under free, cash only

Get’cha head in the game because we’re all in this together!

Events at the Reser

Camerata Spring Concert

Thursday, May 7, 7:30 pm, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton, $12.50-20.50

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Camerata ensemble closes its season with a program that blends elegance, lyricism, and a spotlight on seldom-heard voices in classical music. Featuring clarinetist David Hattner and conductor Huw Edwards, this spring performance highlights a range of musical styles from the 18th to the 20th century. This concert is an ideal introduction to classical music for new audiences while offering depth and discovery for long-time concertgoers.

503 RISING Hip Hop Showcase

Saturday, May 9, 6 pm, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton, $25

The Reser, in partnership with Portland Hip Hop Week and Education Without Borders, is proud to present the 503 RISING Hip Hop Showcase. Hosted by MC Mic Crenshaw, experience an evening of riveting, live Hip Hop featuring some of the best artists in our region: The Neighborhood Kids, Talilo, Swiggle Mandela, Majik9, DJ O.G.ONE, DJ Lady X, and many more! For tickets or more information, visit The Reser website.

I Am An American Live: Stories of Exclusion and Belonging

Saturday, May 16, 7 pm, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton, free

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, in collaboration with The Immigrant Story, proudly presents I Am An American Live: Stories of Exclusion and Belonging. This powerful evening honoring identity, resilience, and community is part of the programming by the Oregon Rises Above Hate coalition in honor of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Now in its fifth year, this acclaimed live production brings the voices of Asian Americans to the stage in a dynamic fusion of storytelling, music, and performance. The result is an evening that moves the heart, challenges assumptions, and reminds us who we are—together. Visit our website to learn more and reserve your free ticket.

Watercolor Class: Simple Tomato, 5 Ways

Tuesday, May 12, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman, $40

Come learn watercolor with Jean Anderson, who will provide clear, simple explanations of how to use five different ways of painting a tomato. Using different color schemes will teach you how to think through different situations when painting. You’ll learn monochromatic, analogous, and complementary color schemes as well as glazing and underpainting. You’ll learn how to suggest volumes, values, and layer paint to achieve glowing results. This class is suitable for all levels of watercolor artists. Please call or text Jean at 503-649-9097 or email Paintwithjean@gmail.com for additional information or to enroll.

Oak Hills Squares Square Dancing

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Oak Hills Community Gym, 2400 NW 153rd Ave., $6 Donation

Choice of dress is up to you. You don’t need a partner to Square dance. Learn more at our website oakhillssquares.com.

Village Gallery of Arts News

Art Chat

Sunday, May 10, 3-5 pm, Village Gallery of Art, 1060 NW Saltzman Rd.

All are welcome to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. Featured Artists: All of our talented creators participating in Art Dollars for Scholars!

May Show

May 5-31

We highlight the creativity of all ages while supporting our scholarship fund for graduating high school artists.

High School Seniors, apply to the Village Gallery of the Arts 2026 Scholarship. Application due by Friday, June 5 to support@villagegalleryarts.org. We are funding scholarships of ~$350 each for up to two graduating seniors who are planning to pursue a post-secondary arts program. Visit our website for more information.

VGA has Gift Certificates! Give art or give a class in making art! Try something new or expand current skills. Stop by and pick one up for a friend or family member’s special occasion.

Children’s Art Classes

Thursdays in May, 3:45-5:15 pm, max 8 students, ages 7-11, all supplies provided, $80

Join the VGA Instructional Team for a series of classes for children in celebration of spring. Different activities with different instructors will be presented in each class, all for beginner and intermediate levels. You’ll walk out of each session with a finished project you can take home!

Adult Classes

Introduction to Watercolor Painting with Susan Pfahl

Tuesdays in May, 7-9:30 pm, max 8 students, $120 members/$140 non-members

Join our beginner level watercolor classes, where we will experiment with how the paint, paper, and water react together. Simple paintings will incorporate this into our work. Masterpieces are unlikely, but skills will increase. Returning students are welcome to repeat this class. New projects and techniques will be presented in each subsequent series of this class.

Watercolor Dog Mountain Wildflowers

Thursday, May 14, 12:30-3 pm

Watercolor Haystack Rock at Sunset

Thursday, May 28, 12:30-3 pm

Watercolor Mount Hood Ridges

Saturday, May 30, 1-3:30 pm

All sessions are $30 each, max 8 students per session. All supplies provided.

Instructor Beth Pansino will walk you through each step of these paintings, introducing fundamental watercolor techniques. These classes are meant to be a relaxing and low-stakes way to enjoy yourself while creating something beautiful and learning new skills along the way!

Clay Sunday

Sunday, May 17, 1-3 pm, all ages, max 12 students, $20/hr, supplies $10

A ceramics open studio with Rose Rutherford-Ha, this is a no pressure environment for all ages. If you have always wanted to give ceramics a try this workshop is for you! If you like what you make and want to keep it forever, there are additional fees for glaze and firing.

Village Gallery of Arts is a non-profit organization, receives no taxpayer money, and is staffed entirely by member volunteers. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive monthly updates on shows, events and community activities. Artists are encouraged to learn more and join the gallery.