Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, the OTCA puts on a number of events to celebrate our cultural identity from Chinese New Year, Juneteenth, and Nuestro Camino to name a few. Our Markets, Exhibitions, Street Parties, and Festivals highlight the work and achievements of our diverse mix of cultures, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for the rich tapestry of traditions that make Old Town a truly vibrant and inclusive community.
Have a look through our calendar of events to discover what is going on in Old Town. If you would like to run an event in Old Town and are looking for sponsorship, please click the button below and fill out the OTCA Sponsorship form.
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CREATIVE HOMIES X WORD IS BOND X 1803 FUND BLACK HISTORY MONTH TAKEOVER
https://www.mywordisbond.org/ybma
433 NW 4th Ave, 97209
From 1803 Insta announcement:
Black-serving organizations across Portland are celebrating a “Black, Black History Month” this year by hosting a pop-up museum with Creative Homies at the Horizon Enterprise Building in Old Town.
We’re sponsoring the museum!
Though our work often centers Albina as the historic heart of Black life in Portland, Old Town is one of the first neighborhoods where Black folks settled in the city–the railroad brought families from out east in the late 1800s.
It’ll be a pleasure to hold space in that same neighborhood as we celebrate Black life today. This is an everyday practice in our community, but we double-down in February.
We’ve curated a host of galleries, events and film screenings that you can learn more about on the “News and Events” page on our website.
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🎙️ Albina Music Trust will inaugurate our celebration with “Soul Conversation” on February 1st at 2:30 PM.
The event is a panel discussion with members of Albina’s historic music community: Ken Berry, Mel Brown, JW Friday, Paul Knauls, Norman Sylvester, and Calvin Walker; it’ll be a fitting snapshot of the spirit of Black Portland–the same spirit we’re honoring, all month long.
Check their instagram for updates https://www.instagram.com/1803fund/
and event hosts Word Is Bond https://www.instagram.com/wordisbondpdx/
OTCA General & Board meeting
Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.
The next Board Meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, MARCH 5th, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm
District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209
Meetings are both in-person and virtual.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1
Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669
OTCA General & Board meeting
Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.
The next Board Meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, APRIL 2, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm
District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209
Meetings are both in-person and virtual.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1
Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669
OTCA General & Board meeting
Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.
The next Board Meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, MAY 7, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm
District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209
Meetings are both in-person and virtual.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1
Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669
OTCA General & Board meeting
Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.
The next Board Meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, JUNE 4, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm
District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209
Meetings are both in-person and virtual.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1
Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations - Last Chance to see!
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
ALL ABOUT LOVE Lan Su Gardens Street Party x Winter Lights mashup
It’s all about Love at Lan Su on Feb 14! Party with the snake and celebrate Winter Lights Festival in the parking lot of Trailhead Credit Union opposite the garden on 3rd and Everett. Sponsored by OTCA, Tri Met & Trailhead, Lan Su is exhibiting a curated a light projection exhibit and hosting DJs 6pm-9pm.
Inside the Lan Su Garden the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
Tray of Togetherness
From Goodies Snack Shop Insta and Lyn Yarne
Wisdom Workshop: Tray of Togetherness is a 90-minute community workshop that invites participants to celebrate Portland Chinatown history and the Lunar New Year by learning more about the cultural significance of the Tray of Togetherness. One of the sweetest traditions of the holiday, the platter of assorted sweet treats offers an opportunity to wish loved ones and friends a sweet life in the year ahead.
Through storytelling and hands-on activity, participants will explore the history of Lunar New Year celebrations in Portland Chinatown, learn the food symbolism of the Tray of Togetherness, and create their own mini Tray of Togetherness to share.
Hosted by Goodies Snack Shop in the heart of Portland Chinatown, this family-friendly workshop is on Sunday, February 2, from 1–2:30 pm. Admission is free and open to everyone, but spaces are limited. Be sure to RSVP to reserve your spot!
Wisdom Workshop: Tray of Togetherness is a collaborative community project that includes the Wisdom Workshop Project, Portland Chinatown Museum and Goodies Snack Shop, and was made possible with the generous support of the Regional Arts and Culture Council
https://www.instagram.com/goodiessnackshop/
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
Kimchee Workshop @ Goodies
https://www.instagram.com/goodiessnackshop/
Learn to make delicious Kimchee w Joyce at Goodies Snack Shop
Lunar New Year Parade & Celebration
OTCA is proud to sponsor Portland Chinatown Museum’s event of the year, Saturday Feb 8th, 10am til 1pm.
Schedule of events
10 AM at NW 3rd and Davis - Kick off with Lion dancers and performances
11 AM - 12:20 PM - Parade around Old Town, proceed up NW 3rd Ave and up towards Jefferson and Park St.
12:30 -1 PM Parade ends at OHS outdoor plaza (Jin & Julieann Park)
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
Electric Light Way Portland Winter Lights Festival
Ankeny Alley businesses, Portland Chinatown Museum, Lan Su Garden and OTCA present ELECTRIC LIGHT WAY, a kaleidoscopic journey though historic Old Town. As participants in the Portland Winter Lights Festival, Ankeny Alley, a new festival hum will feature the Nautilus a large scale artwork . Activations, art and festivities continue down NW 3rd all the way to NW Everett.
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
P:ear Community Art Party
Join us for a Community Art-Making Event on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 5:00–7:30 PM at p:ear gallery! This interactive event welcomes youth and the public to collaborate and contribute to a collective artwork that will later be showcased in collaboration with Stelo Arts.
This event is free—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, express yourself, and be part of a shared artistic vision. All materials will be provided.
We can't wait to see you there!
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
OTCA General & Board meeting
Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.
The next Board Meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, February 5th, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm
District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209
Meetings are both in-person and virtual.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1
Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669
Design your own wool rug @ LANDDD
Design your own custom wool rug with geometric patterns, a custom color palette and design techniques with rug design studio, @rrrrrr.es . Your final design will then be handwoven by master Zapotec artisans in Oaxaca, MX using local wool. Two rugs size options are available in this 3hr workshop at landdd. Tickets landdd.org/events
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
Lan Su Chinese Gardens Lunar New Year Opening Day (Copy)
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.
CANCELLED OTCA BOARD & GENERAL MEETING
Happy New Year, may 2025 bring peace to you and to Old Town. We will reconvene later in January for each of the committee meetings and February 5th 2025 for the next General and Board Meeting.
OTCA HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
For the workers, residents, businesses and friends of Old Town, we are celebrating you this season with a holiday shindig.
We know how much you endure over the course of the year and we see you. This is a chance to connect with the community over lovely food and drinks, music, baby goats and a Sears portrait studio. Come one come all, RSVP by Wednesday December 18. Family and friends must RSVP individually to insure we have enough food.
Monthly Communications and Fundraising Committee Meeting
Monthly Communications and Fundraising Committee Meeting
Co-Chairs: Tom Clark, Open Position
Third Friday of the month 1-2pm held online
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94919985990?pwd=eDFIQWF0TlJ6K0Faa2hqNHpxeUQzZz09
Old Town Arts, Culture, and Education Committee Meeting Notice
Arts, Culture and Education Committee
First Tuesday of the month
Via Zoom (link below)
Committee Chairs:
Phil Lundberg, phil@pdxoldtown.org
Neil Lee, Neil.lee@leekainc.com
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84261972477?pwd=WVoyZllPTkUvZ00wcjBBY3VYa2ZEdz09
Meeting ID: 842 6197 2477
Passcode: 179373
Connecting Community through Art
Connecting Community through Art is a collaboration of four nonprofits, hosted by City Team, with Better Neighbors, Going Home II, and Oregon Harbor Of Hope.
This event will feature artist Kirk Charlton and his "My Personal Experience" show. His graphite drawings depict images and events from his time being incarcerated.
Along with additional artwork by incarcerated or formally incarcerated individuals, refreshments, music, presentations, and a silent auction.
This event is a great opportunity to see some incredible art, meet the artists, and learn about the amazing work these four nonprofits are doing.
Connecting Community through Art Silent Auction
Connecting Community through Art is a collaboration of four nonprofits, hosted by City Team, with Better Neighbors, Going Home II, and Oregon Harbor Of Hope.
This event will feature artist Kirk Charlton and his "My Personal Experience" show. His graphite drawings depict images and events from his time being incarcerated.
Along with additional artwork by incarcerated or formally incarcerated individuals, refreshments, music, presentations, and a silent auction.
This event is a great opportunity to see some incredible art, meet the artists, and learn about the amazing work these four nonprofits are doing.
Monthly Communications and Fundraising Committee Meeting
Monthly Communications and Fundraising Committee Meeting
Co-Chairs: Tom Clark, Open Position
Third Friday of the month 1-2pm held online
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94919985990?pwd=eDFIQWF0TlJ6K0Faa2hqNHpxeUQzZz09