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Get ready to dive into the exciting events happening in our wonderful community with AroundthePearl as your ultimate guide!
Welcome to Around the Pearl!
We've launched Around the Pearl to showcase the vibrant culture and exciting events that define the Pearl District! From unique art experiences to hidden gems, we're here to connect our readers with all the amazing happenings in our vibrant corner of the city. Whether you're looking to explore the dynamic art scene or connect with community, this is your go-to guide.
Upcoming Events
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![KGW Toy Drive]()
KGW Annual Toy Drive is Here!
The season of giving is here! Add a toy to your holiday shopping cart and drop it off at our donation bin 🌟
Make holiday magic happen! Drop off a new, unwrapped toys at
1304 NW Johnson St.
or
1305 NW Davis St.
Until December 17th you can donate today at KGW.com/toy.
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Studio Northwest: Voice Over Workshop
🎤 Voiceover 101: Learn essential techniques for bringing scripts to life, finding your vocal range, and mastering different styles of VO work.
Two Opportunities:December 7th
🎯 Auditioning Essentials: In this two day workshop you will learn how to deliver a great performances and edit your recordings for professional submissions.CLICK FOR MORE DATES
🎬 Narration Essentials: This two day workshop will help you get started with the basics of narration and learn how to use your voice to tell a great story.December 12th & 19th LEARN MORE
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Battle Creek Cellars November Events
Book Club with Tara| November 20th 6:00-7:45pm
Rare Release Weekends | November 20th-24th All Day
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![Portland Center Stage: Improvisation Classes, Jason Hill, and Treasures from the Albina Music Trust]()
Portland Center Stage: Improvisation Classes, Jason Hill, and Treasures from the Albina Music Trust
Come enjoy the arts at Portland Center Stage this month with performances and art exhibits!
Art Exhibit Albina Music Trust presents Wall To Wall Soul Art Exhibit | November 7th- January 12th, 2024
Join us for an opening reception for the Wall To Wall Soul exhibit featuring photography, vinyl records, and poster art from Albina Music Trust's community archive.
Favorite Things by Jason Hill Art Exhibit | November 7th- January 5th, 2024
Portland Center Stage will host FAVORITE THINGS, an art exhibit by Portland-based multidisciplinary artist Jason Hill from August 2024 through January 2025 in the Ellyn Bye Studio Gallery.
Twelfth Night, Or What You Will Remember Play | November 24th- December 22nd, 2024
“When Viola washes ashore, her twin brother Sebastian is lost at sea. Disguises, mistaken identities and unrequited love show them that shipwrecks may be the least of their problems. In one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies, everything — love, mischief, music and libations — exists in exciting excess!”
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![Matta Cafe and Secrete Grove Collective November events around the pearl]()
Matta Cafe and Secrete Grove Collective
Enjoy brunch at Matta Cafe and lounge, with drinks and Columbian dishes this month!
Auxpope & DJ Dissolve | November 24th
1425 NW Flanders St
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![Portland Small Business Networking Event]()
Portland Small Business Networking Event
Below botanist | November 19th from 6:00-8:30pm
1300 NW Lovejoy St.
Join us at Below botanist for an evening dedicated to connection, collaboration and growth!
This event is a great chance to network and elevate your journey!
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PJCE Happy Hour Jazz @Wifts
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The Studio NW: Ongoing classes from November to August 2025
Studio NW’s acting classes & workshops will guide you on your perfect audition, on-camera acting techniques, character development, scene study & more!
Acting for the Beginners | Mondays 6:45pm
Acting for TV and fILM | Mondays 6:45pm
Jump into Acting with Coach Katies O’Grady | Tuesday 6:30pm
The Energy of Acting for TV, Film and beyond | Tuesdays 6:30pm
Foundational Acting for TV and Film | Wednesday 6:30pm
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![10 Barrel Brewing: BINGO! Portland, Around the Pearl]()
10 Barrel Brewing: BINGO!
Join 10 Barrel Brewing every third Thursday of the month for Bingo in the Pearl! Boards are $5. Come join for beers, pizza and winning some money!
7:00-9:00pm
November 21st
December 19th
1411 NW Flanders St.
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![NW Women Writers @ Coffee Time]()
PNW Women Writers at Coffee Time in NW
Come join the PNW Women’s Writer Club every Friday and be a part of a group of awesome women writers. Gathering to motivate each other to write, talk about writing, or support each others' writing endeavors.
November 16th
November 22nd
November 28th
November 29th
This is an inclusive event and trans/nb women friendly.
Coffee Time
712 NW 21st ave
Pearl District Galleries
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![J. Pepin Art Rachel Escoe - Elemental Voices First Thursday art gallery]()
J. Pepin Gallery: Kai Saylor's exhibit: The Manuscript
Kai Saylors: The Manuscript
November 7th- November 30th, 2024
Kai Saylor’s exhibit The Manuscript features their latest work exploring relationships, death, loneliness, recovery, self reflection; a culmination of acceptance and beauty in those experiences.
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![Local art show Portland around the pearl free event local Gallery114]()
Gallery 114: Sally Finch and Owen Premore: “Unknown Objectives” and Zac Bannik, Michael Spence:” Of Two Minds “
Sally Finch with Guest Artist Owen Premier: Unknown Objectives
Artist Talk | November 23rd at 2:00pm.
Exhibition Dates | Nov 7th through Nov 30th
Zac Banik and Michael Spence:
Of Two Minds
Exhibition Dates | Nov 7th through Nov 30th
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![Elizabeth Leach Gallery: Jeremy Okai Davis “from the stage, a calling” and Alexis Day “Gravid: Tides of Becoming”]()
Elizabeth Leach Gallery: Jeremy Okai Davis “from the stage, a calling” and Alexis Day “Gravid: Tides of Becoming”
“In from the stage, a calling”
Exhibition | November 7th through December 7th, 2024
In Gravid: Tides of Becoming”
Exhibition Date | November 7th- December 7th, 2024
Figuring Luck
Exhibition | October 3 - November 2, 2024
Read more on the Elizabeth Leach Gallery website: Here
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![Laura Vincent Design & Gallery : Chris Moench: “Axis of Hope Prayer Wheels” and Kirk Welles: “Discovered Horizions”]()
Laura Vincent Design & Gallery : Chris Moench: “Axis of Hope Prayer Wheels” and Kirk Welles: “Discovered Horizions”
Chris Moench | Axis of Hope Prayer Wheels
Exhibition Dates | Nov 7th through Dec 21
Kirk Weller | Discovered Horizons
Exhibition Dates | Nov 7th through Dec 21
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![Portland Oregon Augen Gallery Art Galleries First Thursday]()
Augen Gallery: Tom Cramer: “Super Planet and Other New Wood Reliefs” and Friednsreich Hundertwasser: “Prints
Tom Cramer: Under the Influence
Friednsreich Hundertwasser: Prints
Exhibition Dates | November 7- November 30 2024
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![Blue Sky Gallery First Thursday Art Blue Sky]()
Blue Sky Gallery: Charles Xelot: “White Water” and Pierre Daplé: “Wingstock”
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![Blackfish Gallery: Christopher Shotola-Hardt: “Elegies”| Merridawn Ducker & Palmarin Merges: “We Met in Kangrinaq” | RobertW. Shotola: “A Retrospective”]()
Blackfish Gallery: Christopher Shotola-Hardt: “Elegies”| Merridawn Ducker & Palmarin Merges: “We Met in Kangrinaq” | RobertW. Shotola: “A Retrospective”
Music Performance by Bug Toast & Mountain Boys | Nov 23, 7pm
Christopher Shotola-Hardt : Elegies
Merridawn Duckler & Palmarin Merges: We MeetinKangirnaqRuri - Reflections
Robert W. Shotola - A Retrospective | through Nov 30 -
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Waterstone Gallery: Robert Lampert: “Salt/ Water”
Exhibition| November 7, 2024- Dec 1.
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