• Beaverton Community Band presents Heroes and Villains
• A cappella harmony at Summer Spectacular
• Beaverton Concerts in the Round
• Westside Singers share music and community
• The Reser Presents
• Hillsboro Showtime Concert Series
• Oak Hills Squares Anniversary Dance
• Paint Haystack Rock
• Learn to draw with Leo
• Summer Term at Catlin Gabel Community Arts
• Village Gallery of Arts 

Beaverton Community Band presents Heroes and Villains

Sunday, June 7, 3 pm, Jesuit High School, 9000 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy., $5-15

Join us for our spring concert as we proudly present a selection of pieces portraying the heroes and villains theme ever-present in film and popular culture. Featured music includes scores from Wicked, The Avengers, Superman and more. Tickets can be purchased via the BCB website or at the door!

A cappella harmony at Summer Spectacular

Friday, June 19, 7:30-9:30 pm, Village Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd., $15-40

The Portland chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society hosts its annual show Summer Spectacular featuring some of the best a cappella music available anywhere! This family-friendly show will includ four powerhouse groups, all of which have received multiple competition awards. Support local musical art in our community and be totally entertained when you join us for this magical event. Tickets and more information are available at pdxvoices.org.

Beaverton Concerts in the Round

June 7-August 23, Beaverton Round, 12600 SW Crescent St., free

Sundays, June 7: Conjunto Alegre; June 14: Radio Riots, more info here. Get ready to dance, snack, and chill because your favorite free, family-friendly music series has returned to town! Think picnic blankets, local eats for sale, and live beats all under the summer sky. Bring your crew, bring your chairs, bring your appetite, and bring your best dance moves. There will be wine, beer, and cider available for purchase! Please do not bring dogs, umbrellas, coolers or outside alcohol.

Westside Singers share music and community

Color My World: A Kaleidoscope of Song

Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 3 pm, Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Rd. Tickets at westsidesingers.org, Silent Auction at each performance: doors open at 2 pm for auction preview and bidding

Westside Singers performs choral music from the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, and Broadway favorites. In addition to public concerts, they bring their music to assisted living and memory care communities around the area. They are also available for community and nonprofit fundraising events and galas. Retirement communities and organizations in the Portland metro area can inquire about booking performances by emailing secretary@westsidesingers.org.

The group was founded in 1945 in Forest Grove, shortly after World War II. They began as the “Forest Grove Gleemen,” a small ensemble of singers formed in the post-war years. In the 1960s, women were invited to join. Over the past 80+ years, it has grown into Westside Singers, a vibrant community chorus serving Washington County and the greater Portland area. 

We always welcome new voices! If you enjoy jazz, pop, big band standards, and classic Broadway, we invite you to learn more about joining us. For membership and audition information, please contact our director, Cathy Bleecker at director@westsidesingers.org.

We also recently launched a Westside Seniors choir, designed for those who prefer daytime rehearsals. This group is open to all voices and does not require an audition. The group rehearses on Mondays in Beaverton. For more information, contact seniors@westsidesingers.org.

Member Karen Snyder says, “Being part of Westside Singers brings together a shared love of music and community. Our rehearsals foster connection, and our performances celebrate the timeless joy of singing together. When I joined, I found a true community—a family. Our choir isn’t just about performance—it’s about connection. I especially love performing for memory care communities.”

The Reser Presents

Congruencies | Trans:form(ed): First Friday Art Reception & Open Mic

Friday, June 5, 6-9 pm, The Reser Art Gallery, 12625 SW Crescent St, free, exhibition continues June 5-July 17

All are invited to be part of the Congruencies | Trans:form(ed) community, where embodied understanding of transformation is recognized as a shared human condition. The show is encouraging those navigating a trans, gender non-conforming (GNC) identity journey, and their community, to utilize the open mic as a platform for expressing themselves in ways that feel nourishing, empowering, and healing.

Oregon Ballet Theatre presents The OBT Collection

June 11-13, various times, buy tickets here | buy tickets here

Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on a new choreographic journey, sparked by the restless, searching energy of a “beehive.” And, as always, The OBT Collection holds one last surprise—an unexpected gem, unearthed. 

A Magical Celebration of Folklorico Dance

Sunday, June 28, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, $29.50-$34.50

Step into a world of wonder, color, and tradition with Jardin de Maravillas (Garden of Wonders), a special dance recital inspired by the heart and soul of México. Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela dancers will take you on a journey through the vibrant regions of México. Each performance is a story brought to life with beautiful skirt work, intricate choreography, and the enchanting music of México.

Hillsboro Showtime Concert Series

Thursdays, June 18-July 17, 6:30-8:30 pm, Shute Park, 750 SE 8th Ave., free

June 18 & 25: Eagle Eyes (Eagles Tribute Band) & Conjunto Alegre (Salsa/Cumbia). Enjoy free outdoor concerts in the shade of the trees at Hillsboro’s Shute Park. The Showtime Concert Series features free live music on Thursday evenings during the months of June and July. Bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the tunes from top local talent. Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring your own food and drink. No alcohol. For more details, visit the event page. 

Oak Hills Squares Anniversary Dance

Monday, June 15, 6:30-9 pm, Oak Hills Community Center, 2400 NW 153rd Ave., $7

Join Oak Hills Squares for square dancing lessons and open dance. No experience or partners needed. Enjoy prizes, refreshments, and a split the pot raffle! Visit our website at oakhillssquares.com.

Paint with Jean: Haystack Rock

Tuesday, June 9, 10 am-1:30 pm, Leedy Grange, 835 NW Saltzman Rd., $40

If you’ve always thought you’d like to learn watercolor, this is the class for you! Instructor Jean Anderson has years of experience helping students understand technique and teaching them to paint independently. This month, we are painting the iconic Haystack Rock. Jean will focus on color mingling, making a surface read as wet, depicting soft clouds and skies, and painting the ocean. All levels are welcome. Jean teaches a class at Leedy Grange the second Tuesday of every month. To enroll, text or call Jean at 504-649-9097, or email paintwithjean@gmail.com.

Learn to draw with Leo

Thursdays, June 4 & 11, 10 -noon, Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman Rd., $40 per class

Learn drawing basics from me, Leo, a professional artist and illustrator. With pencil, charcoal and paper, students will explore perspective, form, lighting, and composition while drawing from observation! Anyone can draw, and drawing is a wonderful practice to work into your life. Please call or text Leo at 503-593-9365 or email leo@leozarosinski.com for additional information or to enroll.

Summer Term at Catlin Gabel Community Arts

Various dates from June 22, Catlin Gabel East Campus, 8245 SW Barnes Rd, various prices

Discover new talents, refine your skills, and unlock your creativity through Catlin Gabel’s Community Arts Program, offering art classes open to all adults in the Portland area. This summer, expert instructors teach classes in painting, printmaking, and ceramics. Learn more and sign up here. 

Village Gallery of Arts 

We are a non-profit organization, receive no taxpayer money, and are 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. Supporters of art are invited to consider becoming a patron of the arts.

Meet our Featured Artists

Reception every second Sunday, 3-5 pm, The Gallery, 1060 NW Saltzman,free

Come curious, leave inspired! Dive into the creative worlds of our featured artists and enjoy refreshments as you experience the gallery in a new way.

Featured 2D: Garineh Baghdasaian, Mixed Media

“This collection is a reflection of the visual experiences of reality combined with the energetic and emotional experience.”

Featured 3D: Jeannine Bamberg, Mixed Media

“I transform books destined for the landfill into beautiful decorative pieces using several different techniques to fold, mark, cut, and add to each leaf to create a new work of art.”

Big and Bold: Annette Wilkie, I Choose You, Photography

“Like many other bird species, King penguins mate for life. This couple intertwining their necks and leaning into each other is common behavior among mated pairs to strengthen their partnership and provide mutual preening.”

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.

Drop-In Art Event: Make a Father’s Day Card!

Saturday, June 13, 3-5 pm, free

All invited, all supplies provided. Inspiration offered—or dream up something new! Allow about a half hour for your project. VHA Instructional Team members on hand.

Children’s Art Classes

Every Thursday in June, 3:45-5:15 pm, ages 7-11, $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! Max 8 students. All supplies provided.

Young Artists Playground Camp with THPRD

June 13-17, Cedar Hills Recreation Center, $152

Village Gallery of the Arts is partnering with Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation Department to lead and supervise a Young Artists’ Playground Camp for ages 7-11. All supplies provided. Max 20 students. Camp must meet a minimum enrollment of seven students by July 1. For more information, call THPRD at 503-645-6433 or visit thprd.org.

Adult Classes

Illuminated Letter Class with Susan Pfahl

Sunday, June 7, 1-3:30 pm, ages 18+, free

Sign up to reserve your spot! All supplies provided. Max 8 students.

Watercolor Painting for Beginners with Susan Pfahl

Every Monday in June, 7-9:30 pm, ages 16+, $100 members/$120 non-members

This class is for beginners who have some experience with watercolor. Each class will follow step by step instruction for a simple painting, with the intention to challenge students with new techniques to grow skills. Returning students are welcome to repeat this class. New project and techniques presented in subsequent class series. Student preferences for subjects will be considered. Max 8 students.

Tissue Paper Landscape Collage with Amy Mower

Wednesday, June 10, 12:30-2:30 pm, ages 18+, $25

June 11: Watercolor View from Forest Park; June 25: Watercolor Trillium Lake; June 27: Watercolor Crater Lake.

Create an impressionist landscape by collaging tissue papers on watercolor paper. Explore color mixing by layering semitransparent layers of tissue to create light, shadow, and depth. Bring a reference photo of a simple landscape you would like to work from for class. All other supplies will be provided. Max 10 students. Register by Wednesday, June 3.

Watercolor Landscapes with Beth Pansino

Thursdays, June 11, 25, 12:30-3 pm, Saturday, June 27, 1-3:30 pm, ages 18+, $40 each class

Learn fundamental watercolor techniques in beginner-friendly steps as you paint Oregon landscapes. Each of these stand-alone 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! All supplies are provided. Max 8 students.

Vintage Magazine Collage with Amy Mower

Wednesday, June 24, 12:30-2:30 pm, ages 18+, $25

Join me as we create a collage using images cut from vintage magazines. We will explore how to select images and combine them together to create unique, funny, or surreal artworks. Bring a good pair of scissors and/or Exacto knife you like for cutting paper if you have them. All other supplies provided. Max 10 students. Register by Wednesday, June 17.

Our Mission is “To ignite the joy of learning, creating and appreciating art in our community. We support professional and emerging artists by providing high quality affordable art education to children and adults as well as providing venues for sharing their work.”