Arts & Culture in Crescent, OR

Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Crescent, OR. Feed your creative side.

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Steep & Paint: Peony with Morgan McGuirk

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, Portland, OR

@ Steep & Paint Ticket Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! We’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites.

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Indigenous Hoop Dance with Cooper Nez (Diné)

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Watch a Hoop Dance performance, join an interactive demonstration and learn about the cultural storytelling of Hoop Dance! Cooper Nez represents the next generation of Indigenous hoop dancers. Cooper Nez is Irish and Diné (Kinłichii’nii, born for the Redhouse clan).

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AANHPI: Bollywood Family Dance Party

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Hillsdale Library · 1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland, OR 97239, Portland, OR

Have fun learning dance moves that will teleport you into a Bollywood world full of possibilities and big smiles, complete with the authentic Indian head shake. All skill levels welcome. Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation .

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Teen Crafternoon: Temporary Tattoos

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Aloha Community Library · 17445 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A, Aloha, OR · Ages 10–17

Adorn yourself with vibrant temporary tattoos! Create long-lasting body art with skin safe, cosmetic grade tattoo markers. Use your own designs or the provided stencils to make yourself or your friends into a work of art! All materials provided. No registration required. For teens and tweens in 6th.

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Mocktail Hour: Springtime Watercolor

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Join Doug and Rose for a custom beverage and an activity. In May we'll be celebrating Spring with watercolor painting! For adults and teens 14+. Registration is required. Held in the Community Room.

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Art in ASL + Look With Me

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portland Art Museum · 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Portland Art Museum celebrates the Deaf Community with Art in ASL on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Deaf Community members and their companions enjoy complimentary admission all day and are invited to participate in guided Look with Me sessions in the galleries between 12-3pm. Visitors of all ages..

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Teen Art Lab

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Banks Public Library · 42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR · Ages 10–17

Teens 14-18 will use a different art medium each month to create a unique project. March 19: Mini-Art Exhibit April 16: Gyotaku Fish Prints and One Book, One Coast book program. May 21: Design your own Zine

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Woodstock Library’s Sit & Stitch

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Woodstock Library · 6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Join your neighbors for a friendly, informal sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery bee! Bring your own projects and socialize (sew-cialize?) at the library.

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International Women’s Sewing Group

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

A warm, supportive space for international women. Come stitch, chat, and create in community! Connect with others from similar backgrounds. This group is a safe and welcoming environment to meet new friends, share experiences and support one another while working on sewing projects. All skill...

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WonderLab: Petals & Postcards // A David Hockney-Inspired Family Art Workshop

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 7+

Workshop overview Cost: $40 for 1 adult & 1 child; additional adult: $10, additional child: $5Ages 7+Morning session: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Afternoon session: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Join teaching artist and pattern-maker Julz Clementine for a creative, hands-on family workshop inspired by David Hockney and...

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Crafternoon for Adults

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Join a make-and-take crafternoon! Each craft will be selected from the library's craft book collection. This event is first come, first served.

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Duo Two Accordions

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Duo Two Accordions is a unique collaboration between a father and daughter! Maria & Sergei Teleshev are renowned musicians and International accordion champions. This show features popular music from different countries! Enjoy unique sounding button accordions, vocals and dancing. Join one of the...

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Hózhó Náhásdlįį': Walking In Beauty

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Hollywood Library · 4040 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97212, Portland, OR

Join artist Lorne James for a participatory art initiative inspired by Navajo cultural beliefs of harmony, balance, and interconnections. This project invites you to create art flags that reflect your interpretation of "Walking in Beauty." With our art, we'll embrace the philosophy that the purpose.

Dreams in Nightmares

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum · 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Dreams in Nightmares (2024) Directed by Shatara Michelle Ford. 2hr 8min. Not Rated. FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE! Guest curated by The Future of Film is Female, Dreams in Nightmares follows three Black queer femmes in their mid-30s taking a road trip across the Midwestern United States in search of...

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Adult Craft Night

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

Enjoy a relaxing evening of trying a new craft on Tuesdays! Here's what we'll be learning: 03/31 Junk Journaling 04/21 Painting with Buttons 05/26 Beaded Plants All supplies will be provided! This crafting event is intended for adult participants and is first come, first served.

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Portland Puzzlers

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

Join fellow puzzlers to tackle 1000-piece challenges! These pieces feature everything from surreal art to suspiciously smug-looking cats. Someone always misplaces a corner piece...until it magically reappears, that is. No rules, no pressure, and absolutely no gluing allowed. This event is intended..

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Kids Creation Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hillsdale Library · 1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland, OR 97239, Portland, OR · Ages 6–12

Week 1: Collaborative Art Week 2: Lego Lab Week 3: Afternoon Art take home craft Week 4: STEAM Studio Event Description: Drop in and create with us! While supplies last. No registration required. First come, first serve. Ideal for Ages 6 - 12.

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Art Studio Jr: Pet Portraits

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Are you ready to create your latest masterpiece? Join us in this process-based program as we explore different artists, mediums and movements! This month, we'll use a printmaking technique and various materials to create adorable pet portraits! Participants must be in grades K-5. Registration is...

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Puddysticks

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum · 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Puddysticks (2024) Directed by Megan Seely. 1hr 33min. Not Rated. FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE! Guest curated by The Future of Film is Female, Puddysticks is a dark, joyously twisted comedy following Liz, a workaholic at a brutal, elite gaming company with the chance to be recruited by her gaming hero...

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Adult Maker Time

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers..

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AANHPI: J Chen Project's AAPI Heroes

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

Join us for an inspiring performance from the J Chen Project , a dance company based in New York City. Follow young explorer Kai on a journey across time. Meet iconic figures who blazed trails through history. Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

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Art Lab

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Banks Public Library · 42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR

We will examine an artist or artistic technique and then create a piece of art. February 17: Faith Ringgold Quilt Story March 17: Mixed Media April 21: Gyotaku Fish Prints May 19: Botanical drawing

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Garden Home Art Club for Families

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 27, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Garden Home Community Library · 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR

School-aged kids and their families are invited to drop in and make some art together. We'll provide materials and project ideas. Join us at this free program the fourth Wednesday of every month.

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A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Gregory Heights Library · 7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, Portland, OR

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome! Please bring your own supplies.

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Teen / Tween Craft Club

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR · Ages 9–18

Tweens and teens are invited to get crafty! Come hang out with us and use your creative skills to make buttons, shrinky dinks, bracelets, felt stuffies and more awesome creations! All materials and supplies are provided. Ideal for teens and tweens (ages 9-18) Made possible by gifts to The Library...

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EspresArt(e): Arte con adolescentes / Teen Art Gathering

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 10–17

Invitamos a los adolescentes a crear y explorar diferentes medios artísticos.Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. Se proveerán materiales y refrigerios pero siéntete en la libertad de traer tus propios materiales y también los trabajos que ya hayas empezado o que...

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Buraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Capitol Hill Library · 10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, Portland, OR

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for...

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Nature Meets Art: Upcycling with the Earth in Mind

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Connect with nature through art! Use reclaimed materials to make projects inspired by plants, animals, and ecosystems. Recycle materials like fabric and cardboard to make art. This class blends artmaking with lessons about how we can protect our environment. Learn how to build community through...

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Music and Dance

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 5:15 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Capitol Hill Library · 10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, Portland, OR · Ages Up to 6

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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Level UP Lounge

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 28, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · North Portland Library · 512 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR · Ages 13–17

The ultimate after-school hangout for teens and pre-teens (ages 13-17)! Kick back with your friends, get creative, or just chill. We've got comfy spots, board games, art supplies, quiet study zones, and all the video games you could want. It's the perfect spot to meet new people, try cool stuff,...

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You Too Can Craft! Beginning Knitting: Dishcloths

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Come join this short class for beginning knitters or for those who want to learn to knit. Life long knitter will teach how to begin a project and the basic knitting stitches needed to make a dishcloth. Dishcloths are a really good way to practice new stitches. Materials will be provided or bring...

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Early Member Mornings

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 4:00 PM UTC · Oregon Zoo · 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public! This members-only experience is available on select Sundays.

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Craft Night for Adults

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Corvallis-Benton County Public Library · 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis, OR

Join us every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft! Supplies provided. Or, bring your own project and hang out with us. For ages 16+. May's craft is watercolor and Zentangle bookmarks. Co-sponsored by The Arts Center and the Friends of the Library

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Errol Heights Park Stewardship Event

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Errol Heights Park · SE 52nd Avenue and Tenino Street Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Project details: Get involved with Portland Parks and Recreation, Friends of Errol Heights, and Johnson Creek Watershed Council in caring for this park. A diversity of native plants supports a diversity of insects and wildlife, providing clean air

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Hoyt Arboretum Volunteer Event

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hoyt Arboretum · 4000 SW Fairview Blvd Portland, OR 97221, Portland, OR

Project details: Join the Hoyt Arboretum Friends Saturday Crew to help care for the trees and trails at Hoyt Arboretum! With 189 acres and over 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arboretum's

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Terwilliger Parkway Stewardship Event

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Portland Parks & Recreation · 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1302, Portland, OR

Project details Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Terwilliger to remove noxious weeds. By removing invasively growing species and planting a diversity of native plants we help to enhance wildlife habitat, encourages regeneration of nati

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Câu lạc bộ Giao lưu cho người Cao niên

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR · Ages 55+

Câu lạc bộ Giao lưu cho người Cao niên, là điểm đến sôi động cho các vị cao niên họp mặt, duy trì hoạt động và kết bạn mới. Các thành viên tham gia vào nhiều hoạt động thú vị, từ các buổi khiêu vũ...

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West Slope Neighborhood Cafe

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · West Slope Community Library · 3678 SW 78th Ave, Portland, OR

Have you been wanting to get to know your neighbors better? Get involved in your community? The Neighborhood Cafe is a monthly all-ages program is geared toward building relationships and fostering community resilience. It is lightly-structured to encourage conversation. Refreshments are provided...