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NOT-Cracker
DATES
DEC 4 // 7:30pm
DEC 5 // 2:00pm + 7:30pm
DEC 6 // 3:30pm
LOCATION
Newmark Theatre
NOT-Cracker. Get it? Experience Portland’s very own holiday spectacular, set in the city we all love. NOT-Cracker tells the tale of Ted, an unfortunate friend who thinks they can't dance--until they are swept up by a cast of over 65 whimsical characters. Join Ted as they enter NOT-Cracker's colorful world, where dance finds us all!
Choreography by Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal, Maeve Dougal, Uno, Charles Roy and NØIR.
Open Space TOO Showcase
DATES
JAN 29 // 7:30pm
JAN 30 // 7:30pm
The Open Space Too artists and Company apprentices will perform new works by Artistic Director Franco Nieto and Open Space’s 2026/27 Resident Choreographer, Ching Ching Wong.
LOCATION
Open Space Creative Container
OPEN
ENDED.
DATES
MAR 18 - 20 // 7:30pm
MAR 21 // 5:30pm
Experience a multitude of world premieres! Open Space Artistic Director Franco Nieto will create a new ensemble work for our 5th annual Open Ended, alongside a newly commissioned work for Open Space Too by Seattle-based artist David Harvey. Open Ended celebrates new ideas, new voices, and the creative possibilities of contemporary dance.
LOCATION
Open Space Creative Container
THE
HAND-OFF
DATES
MAY 14 - 15 // 7:30pm
MAY 16 // 5:30pm
MAY 21 - 22 // 7:30pm
MAY 23 // 5:30pm
LOCATION
Open Space Creative Container
The Hand-Off will feature a World Premiere by Ching Ching Wong alongside Cloudland, an Open Space Premiere created in collaboration by our Founding Resident Choreographer Noelle Kayser and Wong. A third premiere will be announced soon!
SUMMER
SOUP
DATES
AUG 2027 // TBA
What is Summer Soup? It’s a dance show that brings different FLAVORS together to make one delish dish! Now in its 6th year, Summer Soup brings together artists from across our corner of the country for an eclectic evening of dance, collaboration, and creative exchange. Who will be joining us this year? Stay tuned!
LOCATION
TBA
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Yippee Ki-YAY GALA!
DATES
FEB 20 // 5:30 - 10:00pm
LOCATION
Open Space + Oregon Contemporary
It's a PARTY! Dust off those boots, grab a hat and dosie dough for an EVENING of FUN! Join us for Open Space's Annual Gala Fundraiser on February 20 at Open Space + Oregon Contemporary. Save the date and don’t miss the fun! (Tickets are not included with a season subscription.) YEE-HAH
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