Arts & Entertainment July 2025

June 30, 2025   Uncategorized

Legendary Makers Market

Saturday & Sunday, July 12-13, 1-9 pm, The Round in Beaverton Central, 12600 SW Crescent St

This city-supported event features a fusion of Asian American heritage showcasing cuisines, artisanal crafts, media, music, and wellness practices. Learn more at legendarymakersmarket.com

Ten Tiny Dances

Saturday, July 19, 7 pm, The Round, 12600 SW Crescent St.

Ten Tiny Dances® showcases a powerful mix of contemporary and traditional dance, all performed on a stage just four feet by four feet. Expect to be surprised, moved, and inspired as talented choreographers and performers bring public spaces to life—highlighting the vibrant cultural and artistic diversity of our community.

This is a free, all ages event. Attendees may sit on the grass or bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Make sure to bring water! Don’t miss your chance to experience dance like you’ve never seen it before—up close, personal, and absolutely unforgettable. Visit the web page for more information.

La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival

Saturday & Sunday, July 19-20, 10 am-6 pm, Downtown Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District (between First and Fourth Streets and Lincoln & Washington Streets)

The annual summer festival provides a window into the creative process where festival goers can engage with nationally recognized and emerging visual artists as they carefully manipulate bold, colorful pigments to produce huge, temporary drawings down the center of the streets; most averaging 10’x10’. Festival-goers come from all over the USA to watch as artists work in real-time on their street paintings.

Simultaneous to the visual arts exhibitions, local performing artists fill the air with rhythm and sound from the festival’s main stage and multiple pop-up locations in the event footprint. Local art vendors line Second and Third Avenues offering unique items and inspirations. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to take part in hands-on activities being provided by local nonprofit organizations. The Festival is produced by Tualatin Valley Creates and supported by the Host Sponsor, the City of Hillsboro.

Monday Chalk Art Stroll

Monday, July 21, 10 am-6 pm, same area as above

Enjoy a special opportunity for a summer Monday stroll in the Cultural Arts District: one more day to enjoy the stunning chalk art from La Strada dei Pastelli!

The event footprint will remain open to pedestrians (closed to cars) for the “Monday Chalk Art Stroll.” This opportunity offers residents and visitors an extra day to view the stunning chalk art, shop local businesses, and dine in Downtown Hillsboro.

A note about the nature of outdoor chalk art: the professional artists intend their work to be temporary and to exist for a beautiful moment in time—similar to a sandcastle festival. (On its own, the artwork deteriorates in the elements and car traffic would accelerate this process rapidly). Therefore, we invite everyone to take lots of photos and seize the extra-day opportunity to check out the artwork, try a new restaurant, shop local, and enjoy a unique Monday experience in your Cultural Arts District!

Rock out at the Bethany Village summer concerts

Thursdays, July 10, 24, August 7, 6-9 pm, Bethany Village Centre, 4720 NW Bethany Blvd.

Join us for the Bethany Village Summer Concert Series—a beloved local tradition nearly 20 years strong! Enjoy rockin’ to live music, local vendors, intermission acts by talented young performers, pony rides, and so much more.

Music includes: July 10: Rockit Radio, dance and party hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s; July 24: CJ Mickens, former Portland Idol winner, Pop/Urban 80s/90s R&B, Funk, Rock and Soul Fusion; and August 7: Collective Nation, Top 40 / Pop / R&B / dance hits cover band. Don’t miss the summer fun!

Village Gallery of Arts

Visit the VGA website for late-breaking classes and events!

Featured 2D Artist

Jean Yarger is an emerging artist whose watercolors capture the essence of places that hold fond memories or exist in her imagination, often reflecting her deep appreciation for nature outdoor scenes. A former music teacher, vocal artist and current President of the Village Gallery of Arts, Jean is a strong advocate for the arts and believes that experiencing art is the path to creative thinking.

Featured 3D Artist: Linda Bourne

Typically, Linda designs asymmetrical ceramic shapes which create movement in each piece. She employs the ancient art of Nerikomi using high fire colorants to make colored clay which can be layered into white stoneware to create random or specific patterns decorating each piece. She has been a potter for over 25 years with works in several local galleries and mentions in two books.

Arrangement, acrylic on canvas

Big and Bold: Joshua Lacroute

“This piece composed from a small number of inspirations includes flower arrangement, still life, and woodblock print. I have been passionate about art ever since I could hold a crayon. There is nothing in this world that is more fulfilling than the feeling of creating. To be able to translate the chaos in my brain into a visual display is one of the most meaningful ways that I can express myself and share my experiences with others. Art is such a beautiful method of creating connections.” “Arrangement,” acrylic on canvas, 30″x 40″.

Announcing Art Dollars for Scholars $600 scholarship recipient

We are proud to present our 2025 scholarship winner: Grey Abrams-Schwartz! “In my college and career pursuits, I aim to combine my passions for art and medicine/science. I absolutely love illustrating biological matter, anything from plants and animals to organs, bones, and even cellular structures. There is nothing more interesting, beautiful, and complex than nature. Drawing these subjects allows me to pay attention to the little things, the tiny but important details of life that we so often overlook and dismiss.”

Grey will be attending Oregon State University this fall, majoring in Biology with a minor in Studio Arts, for a career goal of Medical Illustrator. The $600 scholarship includes a free Student Membership at VGA for the school year beginning in July 2025. His winning artwork will be displayed through July at the gallery.

ArtChat

Sunday, July 13, 3-5 pm

Come see the new show, talk about art and enjoy refreshments!

Community Art Program (CAP) presentation

Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 pm, open to all, free, RSVP Sharon Dunham at dunhamsw@frontier.com.

If you would like to learn about pricing and titling your artwork, what appeals to jurors and patrons, and how to get started painting on that white paper or canvas, Ruth Armitage will share her expertise with us. Ruth is a teacher, juror and painter who starts many of her paintings with a watercolor base. How she incorporates watercolor and acrylic in a painting is fascinating. Light refreshments served. We hope to see you there!

All Ages classes

“Clay Sunday” Open Studio

Sundays, July 6, August 3, 1-3 pm, $20/hr, $10 supply fee, all ages, max 12 students.

Come and get your hands dirty! Clay and all supplies provided. Ongoing drop-in ceramics workshop. Instructor Rose Rutherford-Ha is available for questions and assistance in this no-pressure environment.

Children’s Classes

THPRD Young Artists’ Playground

July 14-18, 1-3 pm, Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 11640 SW Park Way, 7-11 years

VGA’s Instructional Team is collaborating with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District on a week of art camp sessions at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center. Each session will be unique. See details at the THPRD catalog here. Online registration available here or call 503-629-6340.

Youth Classes

Design-A-Critter workshop with Diane Ramic

Sunday, July 20, 12-1:30 pm, $30, ages 9-16, max 8 students. Registration deadline is one day before class starts.

Make weird critters and exercise creature design skills while playing a dice randomizer game! All supplies provided. No prerequisites necessary.

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.” Village Gallery of Arts is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, receives no taxpayer money, and is staffed entirely by member volunteers.

July at the Reser

Various dates and times, 12625 SW Crescent St., free and ticketed, see many more events on the Reser website.

Chamber Music Northwest presents: Revelations: Schiff, Schubert, Franck & Ravaei

Thursday, July 10, 7:30 pm

Bach-inspired artistry and innovation ensue with Oregonian David Schiff’s Divertimento from his acclaimed Gimpel the Fool alongside the World Premiere of iPod Variations by one of America’s most unique emerging voices, Iranian American composer Kian Ravaei.

Portland Symphonic Choir presents Summer Sings: A Community Sing of Brahms’ German Requiem

Sunday, July 20, 4 pm

Join in for an immersive audience participation concert experience. Whether you’re new to singing or an experienced chorister, Summer Sings invites you to pick up a score and sing from your seat, surrounded by members of the Portland Symphonic Choir.

AAROHAN presents Symphony of Benevolence

Friday, July 25, 7:30 pm

AAROHAN, Portland’s premier fusion band, presents a delightful new soundscape that beautifully melds the richness of Hindustani classical music with the vibrant energy of Bollywood Pop and the powerful essence of Western Rock and Jazz.

Pen + Watercolor workshop

Wednesday, August 6, 9 am-4 pm, Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman, $125 fee

Join award-winning artist Linda Aman for a one-day pen and watercolor workshop designed to help you build new skills and enhance your creative confidence. Whether you’re preparing for plein air painting, starting a travel journal, or simply want to explore loose techniques, this workshop offers a welcoming, step-by-step approach.

You’ll learn how to sketch with pen and ink using practical techniques; how to apply clean, transparent watercolor glazes; and ways to combine drawing and watercolor for expressive results. You’ll also learn from demonstrations of paintings including a rooster and florals.

Experience step-by-step instruction in a supportive environment, and use of reference photos, patterns, and art materials. Supplies will be available for use in class and you can bring your own materials too, plus bring a sack lunch. This workshop is ideal for all skill levels. Class size is limited; early registration is encouraged. Mail fee to:17791 SW Lockwood Ct, Sherwood, 97140

Questions about the workshop? Email Linda directly at linda@amanarts.com.