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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

Keller
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Feb. 14 performance rescheduled for Feb. 21: Oregon Ballet Theatre presents Giselle at the...

Showing: 02/15 - 02/22
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Cancelled: The 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival presents drummer-producer Terri Lyne Carrington We Insist...

Showing: 02/21
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Oregon Symphony presents Bach & Mendelssohn: Grace and Grandeur at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer...

Showing: 02/22 - 02/24
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The 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival welcomes Larry Goldings + Melinda Sullivan to the Winningstad...

Showing: 02/22
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Metropolitan Youth Symphony presents Community Concerts, Downtown!, in the Newmark Theatre on February 23...

Showing: 02/23
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Showing: 02/26 - 02/27