The inclusion of a five-song set of Hawaiian music in Noah Yamashiro's '24 senior recital was a homage to a culture that has had a large influence on his musical journey.
Arts
Let us entertain you! Come to Pacific University to enjoy performing and visual arts with a wide selection of public events in music, theatre, dance and visual arts.
Watch our student performers take the stage — the Music Department concert season highlights a variety of musical styles, while the Department of Theatre & Dance stage theatre productions and dance performances throughout the year. And don't miss the Pacific University Annual Lūʻau, the only completely student-run and student-directed lū‘au in the Northwest for over sixty years. This presentation of traditional Polynesian dance, music and entertainment attracts about 2,000 people every year.
Experience the Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art, featuring studio art in monthly rotating exhibits.
Upcoming Events
Apr
25
7:30 p.m. | Thursday, April 25, 2024
Forest Grove, Warner Hall, Tom Miles Theatre
Apr
26
7:30 p.m. | Friday, April 26, 2024
Forest Grove, Warner Hall, Tom Miles Theatre
Apr
27
7:30 p.m. | Saturday, April 27, 2024
Forest Grove, Warner Hall, Tom Miles Theatre
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Part of the university's annual Lūʻau and Hōʻike, the Country Store brings some of the foods, flowers, produce and fashions to the Forest Grove Campus for a Hawaiian-style farmer's market away from the islands.
An exhibition of vibrant photographs to celebrate the career and retirement of beloved music professor Scott Tuomi.