Pre-Performance Lecture

Drag Storytime – April 4

Photo of a book with a rainbow gradient. Over the book is a photo of the drag queen Chartreuse.

Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more

Drag Storytime – March 7

Photo of a book with a rainbow gradient. Over the book is a photo of the drag queen Chartreuse.

Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more

Drag Storytime After Dark

This Drag Storytime is for adults too! Join Portland Ovations and Portland-based Drag Queen, Ophelia, for a special adults-only Drag Storytime hosted by Coffee by Design. In this evening of tales, treats, and art, our glamorous expert storyteller uses the art of drag to read aloud, including selections from some of our favorite romance novels. … Read more

Drag Storytime – February 18

Photo of a book with a rainbow gradient. Over the book is a photo of the drag queen Ophelia.

Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more

The Arts Are Not Immune

Antisemitism does not stop at the doors of our museums, galleries, theaters, or literary institutions. Drawing on her experiences as Executive Director of the Maine Jewish Museum (opens in a new window), examples from Maine’s arts community, and developments in the wider worlds of the arts, culture, and publishing, Dawn LaRochelle will explore how antisemitism … Read more

Masterclass with Jessica Chow Shinn & Michael Shinn

Observe the Twin Keys guest artists for a public masterclass featuring collaborative and solo piano students from the University of Southern Maine’s Osher School of Music. INFORMATION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1 – 3 PM CREWE CENTER FOR THE ARTS111 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair accessible.  Jessica Chow Shinn joined … Read more

Drag Storytime – October 24

Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more

Masterclass with American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

Join dancers from American Ballet Theatre Studio Company for a masterclass for intermediate and advanced dancers, ages 13 and up. You do not need to be a student of Drouin Dance Center to attend the class. ABOUT DROUIN DANCE CENTER A friendly and welcoming, small classroom environment, open to any student of any age who … Read more

Portland’s Queer History Walking Tour – POSTPONED TO OCT 3

Join Ovations and Stepping Out creators Dr. Wendy Chapkis and Megan MacGregor for a walking tour of significant Congress Street sites, followed by a conversation on queer placemaking led by Dr. Theodore Greene at the Equality Community Center. ABOUT STEPPING OUT Stepping Out: Portland Queer History Trail is a 1.5 mile self-guided tour through the … Read more

Kaki King & GLITCH present “BUGS”

Photo of Kaki King sitting on a stool playing guitar in front of 3 large circles, that have a projected green color on them.

One of the most acclaimed guitarists today blends music and technology with the wild and wonderful world of  bugs! This new concert for young audiences incorporates Kaki King’s signature guitar, projection mapping, and drum-triggered effects into a fun exploration of bugs, beetles, critters, and all things sugar. Audiences will experience magically synched visuals, emotionally rich music, playful … Read more