Main Street

Music on Main: Melao De Cuba

Melao de Cuba Salsa Orchestra - World Beat Festival, Salem 2016

Salsa music is exemplary of all things Cuban, in the sense it is warm, sensual and easygoing. Use the conga, horns and cowbell rhythms to take your hips for a journey. Just as molasses is transformed into rum, one of the oldest spirits of the world, Melao de Cuba transforms elements of Afro-Cuban and Spanish music into vibrant, danceable music that lifts your spirit and brings joy to your heart.

ABOUT MUSIC ON MAIN

On Wednesday evenings in July and August, Portland’5 takes advantage of the summer weather in Portland to present the Music on Main concert series. The free outdoor concerts are held on Main Street next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall—between Southwest Broadway and Park Avenue in downtown Portland—and feature popular local musicians playing a diverse collection of music.

Music on Main is open to the public and the concerts run from 5pm to 7pm. All ages are welcome. Seating is available on a first come, first-served basis—tickets are not required.

FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE

Food and drinks (including alcohol for those 21+ w/ ID) provided by the ArtBar are available to purchase. Tables are reserved for food and beverage patrons. Table service begins at 4pm.

Music on Main Food Menu

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

Music on Main is made possible through the generous support of:

: Upcoming Events

Arlene
Photo of Wynton Marsalis playing trumpet, with name and event info in text

Portland'5 presents Louis: A Silent Film with Wynton Marsalis and Cecile Licad at the Portland'5...

Showing: 05/30
Brunish
Hand drawn art of characters in the play Patience with text reading Patience or Bunthorne's Bride

Light Opera of Portland presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Patience at the Portland'5 Brunish...

Showing: 05/30 - 06/15
Keller
The Book of Mormon title text art with doorbell replacing second "o" in "Mormon"

Broadway in Portland presents The Book of Mormon at the Portland'5 Keller Auditorium May 27–June...

Showing: 05/27 - 06/01
Newmark
Photo of male dancer holding a female dancer upside down + title text

NW Dance Project presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream + Piaf at the Portland'5 Newmark Theatre May 30–31,...

Showing: 05/30 - 05/31
Arlene
Photo of Jake Shane sitting in director's chair with megaphone + tour title text

Live Nation presents comedian Jake Shane at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Saturday, May...

Showing: 05/31
Arlene
illustration of foxes, birds and instruments atop a light green background

Oregon Symphony presents their Music for Families concert Peter & the Wolf at Arlene Schnitzer Concert...

Showing: 06/01