Performances & Events

Sawa Live Music Immersion Weekend
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Sawa Live Music Immersion Weekend

Join Heather, Ella, and our musical friends for a weekend of dance and live music immersed under one roof. Jim Grippo & Faisal Zedan join us from the Bay Area to root us in the melody and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. Together we’ll guide you through exercises, exploration, and discussion to feel the music move more freely through you.

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Dancing for Hope
Aug
8

Dancing for Hope

Join Al Wadi Dance Co. for an evening of raqs sharqi to benefit the Lebanese Red Cross & JSIR. Solos, duets, and small group performances by Heather Louise, Ella Moore, and students of Al Wadi. Each ticket includes one entry into the raffle.

Please note that this historic venue is not ADA accessible due to its stairs.

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The Caravan Stage
Jul
10
to Jul 12

The Caravan Stage

The Caravan Stage is an entertainment stage at the Oregon Country Fair featuring live acoustic SWANA music and dance. We are a dedicated collective of artists and crew members of multiple generations, active at the OCF since the late 1970s. Dancers include: Aziza, Claudia, Elena Villa, Heather Louise, Mae Yang, Pixie, Sabrina, Salome and special guests. Music by the Bedouin Spice Orchestra. Shows are from 1-3PM each day.

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World Fusion Experience
May
30

World Fusion Experience

The World Fusion Experience is a multicultural concert that brings together immigrant and BIPOC musicians from across Portland to celebrate the rich musical traditions of cultures around the world. The performance features a unique ensemble of artists performing on traditional instruments from diverse regions, blending these sounds with contemporary composition and orchestration.

Led by composer and conductor Balamurali Balu, the concert highlights the beauty of cross-cultural collaboration, creating music that bridges traditions while exploring new sonic possibilities. The event provides a platform for musicians whose work is often presented primarily within their own cultural communities, inviting broader audiences to experience the richness and diversity of global musical heritage.

Heather Louise will perform as a guest at this concert.

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Ella Moore at 007 Hookah Grand Reopening
May
29
to May 30

Ella Moore at 007 Hookah Grand Reopening

Join Ella to celebrate the reopening of 007 Hookah after their recent remodel!

Friday, May 29- Music by DJ AlHasan @ 9 PM, Dance by Ella @ 10:30 PM

007 Hookah
2524 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Reservations: (503) 933-0764

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Khadijah in Portland, OR
May
8
to May 10

Khadijah in Portland, OR

We are proud to present Khadijah for a weekend of Khaleeji culture at Studio Datura.

Khadijah has been a teacher, dancer, ethnologist of African in origin dances and choreographer for 22 years. She is based in Denver, CO (USA), and is of Kenyan descent born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). She is known for having unique didactics of Afro-Arabian folklore, music and its cultural aspects.

She is highly sought-after in the Denver community, and has been invited to teach in the USA and abroad. We are so excited to bring her back to Portland for an immersive weekend of Khaleeji music, dance, and culture!

The workshop weekend includes a traditional Khaleeji-style hafla, grounding the intention of the weekend in connecting with Khaleeji culture and each other.

Stay tuned for an announcement about a Friday night event on May 8, 2026.

To read more about Khadijah, visit her website!

Early bird pricing is available through March 31.

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