Arts & Culture

Opera

Who’s the Portland Opera Singer with a Viral Video and a TV Invitation from Kelly Clarkson?

Meet Emmanuel Henreid, and his new project, Livin' in the Light.

07/04/2020 By Fiona McCann

Pomo Picks

Portland Arts and Culture to Stream This Weekend: July 3–5

The art museum brought to you at home, virtual acting classes for your kiddos, films that support BLM, and more

07/03/2020 By Jordyn Mayer

Art

Take a Walk Down Alberta with This Animal Art Map

Goodbye, Google Maps; hello, adorable frog sculptures

07/03/2020 By Jordyn Mayer

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Week: July 1

The Portland Monthly team shares the content in our queues.

07/02/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Interview

Isaiah Tillman Will Take His Roses Now

The burlesque superstar on how he’s endured Portland’s racism and made his way on the road to fame.

07/02/2020 By Andrew Jankowski Photography by Johnny Nuriel

Music

Aminé Drops Second Music Video in One Week

The Portland rapper joins UK emcee Slowthai on Disclosure's "My High," six days after dropping the visual for "Riri."

06/30/2020 By Conner Reed

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Week: June 24

The Portland Monthly team shares the content keeping us sane.

06/25/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Pomo Picks

Portland Arts and Culture to Stream This Weekend: June 19

Seussical hits the web, the Symphony shouts out essential workers, and Profile Theatre pivots to audio.

06/19/2020 By Jordyn Mayer

Pride 2020

How to Celebrate Portland Pride Online

Plays, karaoke, drag, and more—all from the comfort of your home.

06/19/2020 By Lauren Carlos

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Week: June 17

The Portland Monthly team shares the content keeping us sane (or somewhere close).

06/18/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Week: June 10

The Portland Monthly team shares the content we’re winding down with this week.

06/11/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Black Lives Matter

Some Portland Theaters Are Opening Their Lobbies to Protesters in Need of a Recharge

Demonstrators can use the bathroom, power their phones, and get water and snacks.

06/10/2020 By Julia Silverman

Music

Damian Lillard Drops New Track "Blacklist"

The NBA season may be suspended, but D.A.M.E. Dolla is laying down bars for Black Lives Matter.

06/10/2020 By Marty Patail

Essay

Fight for Your Rights

Award-winning writer and Portland native Mitchell S. Jackson reflects on the sneaky power of protest.

06/10/2020 By Mitchell S. Jackson

POMO PICKS

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to from Black Artists and Creators This Week

The Portland Monthly staff shares their picks.

06/03/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Thesis Statement

How the Thesis Became Portland’s Premier Hip-Hop Showcase

The Thesis—like everyone else—is trying to figure out how to survive as a digital entity.

06/01/2020 By Donovan M. Smith

What Now?

Cinema Unbound: How Filmmaking Is Changing Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Amy Dotson, director of NW Film Center, on the future of filmmaking.

06/01/2020 With Conner Reed

Portland Pride

Pride, Like Everything Else, Looks Different This Year

How does it feel to be proud in private, with nowhere left to gather?

06/01/2020 By Conner Reed

Nostalgia

Today’s Internet Artifact Is This 20-Year-Old ‘Portland Mercury’ Music Calendar

Some musicians have died, some have retired, and some would still have gigs this week if not for COVID-19.

05/30/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 27

The Portland Monthly staff shares the non-pandemic content keeping us sane this week.

05/28/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Portland Monthly

Arts & Culture

Who’s the Portland Opera Singer with a Viral Video and a TV Invitation from Kelly Clarkson?

Portland Arts and Culture to Stream This Weekend: July 3–5

Take a Walk Down Alberta with This Animal Art Map

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Week: July 1

Isaiah Tillman Will Take His Roses Now

Aminé Drops Second Music Video in One Week

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Week: June 24

Portland Arts and Culture to Stream This Weekend: June 19

How to Celebrate Portland Pride Online

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Week: June 17

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