Events

In this panel discussion, members of Versa-Style Street Dance Company will speak about the creative process behind the company’s new work, Tribute: Guardians of Street Dance. Moderator Graham Cole (Executive Director, White Bird) will facilitate a discussion on the inspiration Versa-Style has received from street dance legends including Rennie Harris, Damita Jo Freeman, and Ana Lollipop Sanchez, as well as thoughts on the Company’s 20-year anniversary.

Versa-Style Street Dance Company—an ensemble of skilled, diverse Los Angeles–based dancers and educators—brings the vibrant energy of West Coast Hip Hop to the concert stage. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the company will perform their newest work highlighting LA-born street-dance styles. Founded in 2005 by Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez and Leigh “Breeze-Lee” Foaad, Versa-Style honors the roots and evolution of Hip Hop while promoting diversity, equity, and community empowerment. Through extensive outreach and education, they uplift emerging artists and marginalized communities. Known for their dynamic musicality and multidisciplinary artistry, Versa-Style has toured internationally and appeared at major U.S. venues including The Joyce Theater and Jacob’s Pillow. Versa-Style’s newest uplifting and stirring full-length work, Tribute: Guardians of Street Dance, interlaces the company’s two decades of artistic and community evolution with a vibrant acclamation of Los Angeles and West Coast Hip Hop dance culture. Revering the influential individuals and movements who have helped shape a global street dance culture that includes Hip Hop, house, popping, locking, and more, Tribute integrates digital elements to honor impactful street dance artists like Rennie Harris, Damita Jo Freeman, and Toni Basil, as well as those who have passed on, such as Stephen “Twitch” Boss, Voodoo Ray, and […]

Join dori king for a four-part series focused on accessible flow yoga and meditation. Each 45-minute session will have a theme centering some of the ideas and art that have been shared at The Reser. All are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mats. Individual Classes are $25 / $20 for Seniors. If you register for four or more of our spring classes in one order, you will receive a 20% discount. (Discount will be automatically applied in your cart.) A signed waiver is required to attend classes. Class Max & Location: 30 – LAB The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Program’s mission is to awaken creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts learning experiences to lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community

Leading the way in the use of Rhythm. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in Neuroscience, Music Therapy, and Recreational Music Making. Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM February 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 Drums will be provided. If you prefer to use a personal instrument, you are welcome to bring a small percussion item like a djembe, frame drum, or shaker. Individual classes: $25/$20 for Seniors A signed waiver is required to attend classes. Our facilitators do their best to keep the volume of the drumming experience at a decibel that is enjoyable and soothing. Please feel free to bring protective covering for the ears of those in your party who may be sensitive to louder sounds. Drums will be provided. Senior: $20 Class: $25 Class is limited to 40 students. Location: The LAB at The Reser. Teacher: Natalia Uribe The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Program’s mission is to awaken creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts learning experiences to lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community.

DateFebruary 28 - March 21Pricing$25/$20 for Seniors Cool Storytellers Collective’s 4-week class series focus on paper collage, is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for adult (18+) participants with no experience or beginner art skill levels. Saturdays 1 PM – 2:30 PM February 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 Instructor: Nadia Shaik Individual classes: $25/$20 for Seniors A signed waiver is required to attend classes. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to have fun! Senior: $20 Class: $25 If you purchase four or more of our spring classes in one order, receive a 20% discount. (Discount will be automatically applied in your cart.) Class is limited to 30 students. Location: The LAB at The Reser. The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Program’s mission is to awaken creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts learning experiences to lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community.

Portland's all-women improv team Ooh La La is coming to Beaverton for a fundraising dinner show! Hosted by Lazy Days Brewery, "Crust and Chaos, an Improv Dinner Show" combines delicious food and spontaneous improv skits for a fun family-friendly time. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the show will start at 7:30 PM. Proceeds from food and ticket sales will go to support Ooh La La on their trip to the UK to bring Portland comedy to the London Improv Festival. RSVP Here: https://partiful.com/e/XSQWpUoXNARVrfSRZHk9

DateMarch 1 - March 22Pricing$25/$20 for Seniors Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby later in life, this class is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Sundays 10:00am-11:00am March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 Instructor: Francis Doo Individual classes: $25/$20 for Seniors A signed waiver is required to attend classes. All Students will need to bring their own instrument & a pencil. Senior: $20 Class: $25 If you purchase four or more of our spring classes in one order, receive a 20% discount. (Discount will be automatically applied in your cart.) Class is limited to 30 students. Location: The LAB at The Reser. What You’ll Learn: Basic Chords and Strumming: We’ll start from the very beginning, learning how to hold and tune your ukulele, and progress into mastering fundamental chords and strumming patterns. Songs: You’ll learn to play songs that inspire and uplift, making your practice sessions both fun and rewarding. Rhythm and Timing: Develop a solid sense of rhythm and timing, essential for playing music with others or simply enjoying on your […]

An accessible journey into the grooves and dances of hip hop culture. In this class, you’ll learn a variety of party dances, explore elements of popping, develop tools for freestyling, and practice choreography. Come ready to learn, have fun, and explore! Sundays 1 PM – 2 PM March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 Individual Classes are $25 / $20 for Seniors 62+ A signed waiver is required to attend classes. Classes are limited to 30 students. Location: The LAB at The Reser. The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Program’s mission is to awaken creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts learning experiences to lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community.

Create different types of paper airplanes and watch them fly! Grades K-5 with family.

Join us at Family Storytime for books, movement, and music. There will also be crafts and fun activities—all free! 1st Street Dining Commons is located one block of SW 1st Street, between SW Watson Ave and SW Washington Ave.

Kids participate with OMSI staff in experiments that vividly demonstrate the predictable (and sometimes unpredictable!) reactions of matter, including some that have explosive results. Topics include nature of chemical reactions, physical vs chemical changes, and safety. Grades K-8.