Abrazo: An Evening with Nick Jaina Blending Music, Film + Poetry

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

"My friend Andrei in Mexico City tells me that the Spanish word abrazo means so much more than a hug..."

So begins the stunning presentation from Nick Jaina, a poetic film essay called Abrazo that explores the affection missing in the world. In a unique performance, Nick projects the film while playing gorgeous electric guitar soundscapes and narrating the film live, all while beautiful videos from the streets of Mexico City flicker behind him. It is a unique, hopeful experience of soul and body.

The film accompanies the book of the same name, a poetic photo essay that unfolds in full color, one line on each page.

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Nick Jaina was an Oregon Book Award finalist in 2015 for his memoir Get It While You Can, which is now in its third printing. His writing has appeared in Atlantic Monthly, McSweeney's Quarterly and the journal Oregon Humanities. He has released many wonderful albums under his own name, including 2025's The Monster Mash. He co-founded and was music director for a ballet company in New York City called Satellite that involved dancers from Juilliard and the New York City Ballet and performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, garnering praise from The New York Times. He has composed scores for feature films and documentaries, including All Sorts, Cement Suitcase, and Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire.

Tickets: Advance - $25 | Door - $30

Online ticket sales stop at 11:59 pm the night before the show. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 6:30 pm on the day of the show.

One night only. | Doors open at 6:30 pm | 18+ | Indoor Show | Tickets non-refundable.

Questions? Email: [email protected]