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Culture and entertainment

Do Jump! Movement Theatre: http://www.dojump.org/

Aerial acrobatics, dance and physical comedy make Do Jump! Movement Theatre unique.
Metropolitan Youth Symphony: http://metroyouthsymphony.org/

Over 300 student musicians from kindergarten to college are involved in the symphony. Concerts are at the Schnitzer Hall and local schools.
Northwest Children's Theatre and School: http://www.nwcts.org/

Great shows and classes for kids at Northwest Children's Theatre and School. Classes are offered for a variety of ages.
Oaks Amusement Park: http://www.oakspark.com

Go roller skating, play games, ride the roller coaster. or visit the park. Take in a show at the Ladybug Theatre: 503.232.2346.
Oregon Ballet Theatre: http://www.obt.org/

The company offers classical and contemporary performances. Check the website for performance dates and times.
Oregon Children's Theatre: http://www.octc.org

Take an acting class and be part of a performance, or watch a great show. Performances are at Portland Civic Auditorium and PCC Sylvania.
Oregon Live: http://www.oregonlive.com/events/

Look under the "events calendar" for a listing of daily activities around Portland.
Portland Saturday Market: http://www.saturdaymarket.org/

Open Saturday and Sunday, March through December. Watch a concert in the food court while you have lunch.
Portland Taiko: http://www.portlandtaiko.org/

Portland Taiko offers classes, workshops and performances all over the Portland area.
Portland Youth Philharmonic: http://www.portlandyouthphil.org/

Students audition for 200 places in the nation's oldest youth orchestra. Concerts are at the Schnitzer Hall and local schools.
Regal Cinemas: http://www.regalcinemas.com/

Check your local movie theatre for shows and times.
Tears of Joy Theatre: http://www.tojt.com

A wonderful puppet theatre with masked actors and puppets--some as large as 14 feet. Performances are at several Portland theatres.
Willamette Week: http://www.wweek.com/

Check for a list of local events, theatre, music and art.