SATNOV 14
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $15FilmDrag, Burlesque & CabaretMusicalsMusic
Repo! The Genetic Opera with The Denton Delinquents
Portland premiere of the new 4k restoration and special shadowcast performance by The Denton Deliquents!
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FRIDEC 4
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 PaidBingoFilmLGBTQ+Drag, Burlesque & CabaretMusicals
RENT Movie Bingo
In New York City’s gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic.
2005. Directed by Chris Columbus. Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes. Rated PG-13.
There’s no day but today for RENT Movie Bingo, hosted by Violet Hex! Let your inner theater kid shine through iconic songs, dramatic entrances, and questionable decisions, complete with custom bingo cards designed by the host!
Violet Hex is a maximalist drag starlet, DJ, cult cinema programmer, and a staple of Portland’s queer nightlife scene. Violet is known best for her larger-than-life drag performances and dramatic fashions, as well as for her work in Portland presenting queer celebrations of cult cinema throughout the decades. Living at the intersection of punk and disco, Violet Hex has opened for/collaborated with legends such as John Waters, Lady Miss Kier, Jinkx Monsoon, Susanne Bartsch, and Peaches Christ.
See full details at tomorrowtheater.org.
THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FilmMuseumsGalleriesPoetryAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-HopCultural HeritageTalks & LecturesTours
Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio
Overview Portland Art Museum invites the community to join a Free First Thursday event, offering free admission to the museum for all, plus a Live Wire event as part of the Literary Arts Portland Book Festival. Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both! Free First Thursday + Museum pop-ups 4:30 – 6 p.m. — 4:30-6:00pm — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling...
THUNOV 5
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Author TalksFilmTalks & Lectures
Film Screening & Author Talk with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu
SOLD OUT Author Talk & Film Screening with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu at Hollywood Theatre Parallel Worlds Bookshop and the Hollywood Theatre present a special author conversation with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu, celebrating the release of...
FRINOV 6
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FilmMusicPerforming Arts
“Sherlock Jr.”
Classic cinema and innovative live music come together in this one-of-a-kind performance by acclaimed cellist and composer Gideon Freudmann. Performing an original live soundtrack to “Sherlock Jr.” using cello, looping, and real-time digital effects, he’ll transform this silent film masterpiece into a thrilling modern performance experience! In “Sherlock Jr.,” Buster Keaton stars as a movie projectionist who dreams of becoming a great detective. Packed with inventive visual storytelling, legendary stunts, and timeless comedy, this 1924 silent classic remains one of Keaton’s most beloved and enduring films. The evening will begin with a live set showcasing Freudmann’s innovative original music, followed by a complete screening of the film with live musical accompaniment. Blending film, humor, and musical innovation, this unique event offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a silent-film masterpiece reimagined through the artistry of a truly original musician.
THUNOV 5
7:00 PM
FilmDocumentariesTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage
Free Screening of First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath
A free screening of a documentary about Indigenous kayakers making the first descent of the Klamath after dam removal, followed by a panel.
SUNNOV 8
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
💰 PaidFilmDocumentariesMuseumsReadingsLGBTQ+
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026)
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026) Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer. 1hr 31min. Not Rated. If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Best-selling poet and Pulitzer Prize-winner, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods, queer and out but intensely private—Oliver’s poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites. She was America’s unlikely, contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly fifty...
SUNNOV 8
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 PaidAuthor TalksMuseumsFilmDocumentariesTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage
James Spooner Book Release + Afro-Punk
James Spooner joins PAM CUT for a screening of his film Afro-Punk, followed by an author talk for his new book It Starts With Anger. Books will be available for sale on site. It Starts With Anger is a coming-of-age graphic memoir exploring race...
SATNOV 7
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Drag, Burlesque & CabaretDanceVariety
The 4th Annual MOST Pageant
The 4th Annual MOST Pageant Saturday, November 7th Doors 6pm, Show 7pm Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door The MOST Pageant returns in thanks to our sponsors The Property Weirdos, Outrage Onstage, Demand Drag, Greg Lemix, and more! 9...
FRINOV 6
8:00 PM
Video GamesElectronic & DJDrag, Burlesque & CabaretVariety
The Hyrule Ball
" Hey! Listen! 🧚🏽
Grab your gear and strap your tunic on, because The Hyrule Ball is here!
A niche, nerdy, nightlife celebration of everyone's favorite action-adventure franchise, just in time for the latest release. Featuring Zelda-inspired DJ sets and drag performances, specialty cocktails, local vendors, and consoles and cabinets for playing games with friends! Come dressed in your cosplay best, grab your wallet of rupees, and get ready to dance until the Sun Song plays. "
8:00pm.
Ages 21+.