Join us for guided improvisation, and Joel Nelson’s conducted Improvisation Orchestra, May 22nd, 2025, 8pm, free and open to the public:
bring your instruments!
FIC Night at PDX Arts Collective
FIC (Free Improvised Collective) is an ongoing performance series hosted at the PDX Arts Collective, exploring real-time musical interaction and collective creation. Rooted in conducted improvisation, FIC Night brings together musicians to test and refine new strategies for collaboration through live performance.
Each event centers on the individual performer and their relationship to the group, offering a space for growth, experimentation, and spontaneous connection. What began as a loosely formed ensemble has now found its official home—join us as we continue to evolve this unique, ever-changing experience.
Following our 2nd Annual Butoh Festival, in case you did not catch any of the festival: come to Butoh Movie Night on Sunday May 25th at 8pm.
Entry level butoh workshop with Carl Annala on Sunday June 1st from 2pm-5pm at the Portland Arts Collective, 122 NW Couch. Donations accepted at the door. This class welcomes all levels and will focus on butoh basics for those new to the dance. Carl Annala has over 20 years experience in the field, performing and teaching, not only butoh but music and visual art as well."
