Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

Portland is a Sanctuary City

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Arts and Culture (PP&R)

Program

Vibrant Communities

Events and opportunities related to the arts at Portland Parks & Recreation.

Featured content

Two images: Three dancers dance on stage and the second image is kids playing under a parachute outside in a park

Summer Free For All - All Programs

Two Images one of a singer on stage and second of dancers. Banner that says Summer Free For all Concerts, events, and movies.

Summer Free for All - Cultural Events

Lunch Service

Summer Free for All - Free Lunch + Play

Youth playing in splash pad at Gateway Discovery Park

Gateway Discovery Park

Multnomah Arts Center Exterior

Multnomah Arts Center

Community Music Center building exterior.

Community Music Center

Resident artists shown working or performing at IFCC

IFCC Artist Grant and Residency Program

Image of single rose in red, yellow, and green, next to strong text that reads "Celebrate Black Portlanders". Bottom of images features six black and white photos of Black Portlanders featured in the video content.

Celebrate Black Portlanders

Stay and Play Video Series banner

Stay and Play Video Series

Youth lying on the ground, smiling with outstretched arms and chalk drawing of an astronaut helmet above their head.

Summer 2025 with Portland Parks & Recreation

Three people on stage at a Summer Free For All event performing music. From left to right, person one is wearing a blue tank top and singing, person two is wearing a red patterned dress and singing, and person three is wearing a blue patterned dress shirt playing an acoustic guitar.

Opportunities for Local Artists and Performers

Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

Soo Pak

Art, Culture, and Special Events Manager

soo.pak@portlandoregon.gov

Community Music Center

Community And Arts Center

3350 SE Francis Street
Portland, OR 97202

Gateway Discovery Park

Park

10520 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97220

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center

Community And Arts Center

5340 N Interstate Avenue
Portland, OR 97217

Multnomah Arts Center

Community And Arts Center

7688 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

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