Canât get spooked enough?! DARCELLE-O-WEEN IS COMING TO BRUNCH! đ
Get spooky, glamorous, and a little bit wicked at Darcelle XV Showplace this coming Halloween weekend!
Drag. Costumes. Cocktails. Big Halloween energy. Dress spooky. Win big prizes!
Doors open at 11.30am, show is at 12.30pm. Cover $32. Ages 21+
Ghost Show! is the story of a group of people who have found themselves at the lowest point in their lives â making a low-budget ghost hunting show thatâs in last place in the local ratings. But an accidental death (is she dead, though?) leads to a boost in engagementâŚand a whole new set of problems. Filmed both behind the scenes and as in-universe episodes of the show, Ghost Show! is all about failure, found family, and trying to make meaning out of the ghosts of the past â and future.
Join the Tiny Park Productions team at Twilight Theater for the launch party of the pilot reading of Ghost Show! Not only will you see and hear the first official reading of the pilot script, but youâll also get to enjoy fun, spooky-season-themed activities and treats â think of it as a theatrical carnival.
There will also be a costume contest with Door Prizes, so Halloween costumes are encouraged.
Tickets include a free raffle ticket. Prizes include real ghost-hunting gear.
Grab your gear and strap on your tunic, 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.
Chai and Roses is going Disco for this edition. From Bollywood to the Classics and everything in between. Feeling free on the dance floor is where we want you to be. Dress up or come as you are. See you on the liberation dance floor.
Doors and DJs at 7 p.m. Drag and performances at 9 p.m., Dancing til 11 p.m.Honoring the QTBIPOC folks who came before â radical ancestors who fought to be seen, heard and free to love. Honor the rich diversity of people within the QTBIPOC community. QTBIPOC folks of all backgrounds and identities, as well as allies, are invited. Come together and contribute to a fun and respectful party. Any form of prejudice or discrimination, such as biphobia, fatphobia, or transphobia, will not be tolerated.
DJs:
Drag Artists and Performers
Pop Ups
Pop Ups
Co-hosted with Pdx Queer Lotus
Pass the gravy and bring on the glamour. Serving up a fabulous helping of bingo, laughs, and Thanksgiving fun at the Hi-Lo Hotel. Join the one and only Poison Waters as your host, with two fabulous queens performing and plenty of sparkle to kick off your holiday season. Gather your friends, bring your chosen family, and get ready to gobble up a good time.
Share the love: Please bring a canned or shelf-stable food item to donate to Estherâs Pantry. A little generosity can make a big difference, and weâve got plenty to be thankful for.
Come hungry for fun and ready to give back. These queens are serving more than turkey.
Rock Band x Ground Kontrol is BACK AGAIN! Head to the blue side lounge of Ground Kontrol for an all-night karaoke party featuring pro gear, pro sound and now over 6,000 songs!
Rock Band is organized like karaoke, with song books and slips. Itâs free to play on other peopleâs songs all night, and $1 to request your own song.
New to Rock Band x Ground Kontrol: the house band! No more waiting for other players to sign up for your song to get it in the queue â members of our house band will be available to fill in on any instruments as needed! Youâll still be able to sign yourself up to play on other peopleâs songs, but our house band will be prepared to jump in and help keep the solo players rocking all night!
Players of all experience levels are welcome. Performance and stage presence are encouraged, so ROCK OUT!
Rock Band x Ground Kontrol ¡ Wednesday 11/4 ¡ 6:30-11:30pm ¡ 21+ ¡ FREEStill in your halloween costume? valid. only wearing a mask? valid. sweatpants, unwashed makeup, and the emotional stability of a gas station hot dog? Extremely valid. Karaoke Night Halloween Hangover Edition on Nov 1. Come as you are. Or as whateverâs left of you as we celebrate the day of the dead.
What do you get when Don Lemon, an award-winning journalist, and DL Hughley, one of the original Kings of Comedy and a highly recognized stand-up comedian, come together for a night of conversation?
DL + DL âAnything Goesâ
Expect the unexpected from these two brilliant minds doing their public service while taking you on a journey exploring topics spanning everything from social issues, race, pop culture and current events. Nothing is off limits.
2026 Portland English Country Ball Dance Weekend held November 6, 7, 8 at the Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, Portland, Oregon Nov 6 (Fri): Pre-Ball Dance Open to everyone (admission $10-20 sliding scale - not included in Ball registration) Caller: Melissa Running (positional calling) Musicians: Bill Tomczak, Betsy Branch, Laura Kuhlman, Mark Douglass Sound Engineer: John Oorthuys Nov 7 (Sat): The Ball Registration: $60/person Caller: Lindsey Dono (positional calling) Musicians: Erik Weberg, George Penk, Lisa Scott Sound Engineer: John Oorthuys Nov 8 (Sun): Sunday Ball Brunch - Ball attendees only - Burlingame Water Tower Hall (aka: Capitol Hill Community Center) 8936 SW 17th Ave Portland, OR 97219
Platinum certified singer, songwriter, producer, and multi instrumentalist Sueco has established herself as one of alternative musicâs most versatile independent artists, amassing over 1 billion global streams and billions of views across social platforms. Since breaking onto the scene in 2018, he has been at the forefront of a new generation of internet native artists, leveraging viral storytelling, digital marketing, and direct fan engagement to build a global audience. By consistently creating moments that resonate both online and on stage, Sueco has cultivated a loyal worldwide fanbase while establishing himself as one of alternative musicâs most recognizable voices.
Known for seamlessly blending rock, punk, metal, hip hop, and pop into a sound entirely his own, Sueco has built a catalog that refuses to be confined by genre. Equal parts songwriter, producer, and performer, his ability to pair massive hooks with raw emotion and explosive energy has earned him a reputation as one of the genreâs most exciting crossover artists while maintaining an unmistakable artistic identity.
That momentum has continued through 2026. Sueco returned with âREARRANGING SCARS,â featured in the latest installment of the Scream franchise, before joining forces with blackbear on the explosive single âENEMY.â He followed it with âARE YOU ENTERTAINED?â alongside longtime friend and collaborator Jeris Johnson, delivering one of the yearâs standout alternative collaborations and further showcasing his versatility as both a songwriter and artist.
Now fully independent, Sueco continues to build momentum through major film placements, high profile collaborations, and a growing international audience while maintaining full creative control over his music and career. His fearless songwriting, genre bending creativity, and instinct for connecting with fans have positioned him among a new generation of artists redefining what an independent career can look like.
Weâre celebrating two fabulous birthdays of Darcelle XV and Brandi Mae! Join us for an evening of love, laughter, and birthday magic, all while giving back to our community.
đ Bring an unwrapped toy or donate $10 to join the festivities and help spread a little extra joy! All donations will benefit Camp KC.
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November 8
đŞ Doors open at 5 PM | Show starts at 6 PM
đď¸ No reservations required | 21+ event
Come celebrate, give a little, and make someoneâs holiday brighter! See you at the door!
21+ ¡ <p><strong><em>UMBRAE NOCTISâ 2026 - WEEKEND PASS</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>onsale Sept 1- Sept 30</em></strong></p><p><em>single day passes will be available Oct 2</em></p><p></p><p><strong><em>FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>*MOSCATO SKY</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURE:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>*ASTERIA ATOMBOMB</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>SATURDAY NIGHT HEADLINER:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>*THROB ZOMBIE</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>SATURDAY NIGHT FEATURE:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>*HALO AS HELL</em></strong></p><p><br>We will gather in the glorious confines of The Coffin Crypt to witness a spectacular showcase of resplendently decadent performance art by creatures from all walks of life.</p><p>You will find gloriously ghoulish drag and burlesque performances that will transfix your senses all weekend, all set to the feelings and sounds of darkwave, post-punk, goth, deathrock and punk. Artists from all walks of life and from all parts of the world will gather to share their beauty with you with performances that will leave you breathless.</p><p></p><p>- Friday and Saturday, November 13 & 14 at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thecoffinclubpdx.com/"><u>The Coffin</u></a> (421 SE Grand Ave) - performances from 8pm-11pm each night (doors at 7), with after party and dancing til 2 AM.<strong><em>â</em></strong></p><p></p><p>- Sunday, November 15 we will hold a Dark Market at THE COFFIN<strong><em>â</em></strong></p><p></p><p>- Saturday & Sunday you will have the opportunity to take <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.umbraenoctisfestival.com/workshops"><u>workshops </u></a>with our special guests, including our headliner Throb Zombie!</p>
Portland's Wildest Storytelling Experience Returns!
Take a break and treat yourself after a long Turkey Day and join us for Portland's wildest and most interactive comedy and storytelling entertainment event: the annualBest Of Pants On Fire! Party at the historic White Eagle Hotel & Saloon.
Each Pants On Fire! show features eight of the Northwest's premier storytellers, comedians, artists, writers, celebrities & musicians telling some of the most outrageous, hard-to-believe, 100% true stories you've ever heard - except that one of our storytellers will be lying to your face, telling a complete whopper that never happened. Our annual Best Of show, always held over Thanksgiving weekend, brings back our best performers of the past year, as voted on by our fans.
And as always, if you can guess which of our storytellers is the liar, you could win an overnight stay at the Edgefield Winery on us. Or you can try to win the Bag O' Somewhat Valuable Prizes with our Two Truths & A Lie Audience Cage Match!
Pants On Fire:Filthy/Freakywill be a 21-and-over show, and will feature eight incredibly sinful, possibly risquĂŠ, decidedly not-safe-for-work stories. (Our earlier show, Pants On Fire: Family/Friendly (9:00pm), will be all ages and decidedly not risquĂŠ; you can get tickets to that show at the White Eagle or 7 Deadly Sinswebsite. )
Featuring new (mostly) true stories from comedian and creatorof the award winning shows American't and Rabbit Night!!! Jon Bennet; writer, actress, one-time-weather-gal anPDX radio icon Daria Eliuk;comedian, Funny/Story coach,and host of Shady Pine Radio's Porch Hang Ash Allen; comedian, New Yorker Magazinecontributor, and winner of WillametteWeek's 2021 Funniest Five Katie Nguyen; comedian, The Moth storytelling coach, creature of the Webby-nominated Failure Club, and host ofThe Absolute Worst Show Meg Ferrill; storyteller, director of Story Pirates, host of Kickstand Comedy's The Do Over and exactly 50% of the award-winning improv duo Tim & Bradford Bradford Jordan; marketing guru and longtime DJ and VJ Melissa Ives; couples therapist and 7DS fan favorite Jamie Berkowitz; and more!
This show sells out every year, so get your tix now and come out for a wild night of funniest, craziest, most unbelievable stories you'll ever hear on stage - most of which will actually be true.
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Over the past decade, 7 Deadly Sins has built a reputation as one of the most innovative live storytelling collectives in the country. Each of our shows blend comedy, tragedy, inspiration, and redemption into riveting stories from real people that remind us all what it means to be human. Our regular shows include the interactive comedy shows 7DS: Pants On Fire!,The Absolute Worst Best & Weirdest Show, and Daria's Confessional Cabaret at McMenamins White Eagle, as well as7 Deadly Sins: MainStageand7 Deadly Sins: Saturnalia!at the Mission Theater.
Our newest show 7 Deadly Sins: Church, a seven-part heathen's exploration of sin and the human spirit, was commissioned by the Portland Art Museum's PAM-CUT program and will begin this December at the Tomorrow Theater. Check us out at 7DeadlySinsShows.org.
This will be a special night for all dance lovers!
Come at 8PM and get a ForrĂł Dance class!
Josephina Del Norte: The Argentinian DJ, singer and multi-instrumentalist Josefina Del Norte will start the night playing a mix of Latin American Cumbia and ForrĂł music from Brazil.
ForrĂł Beleza: Led by Pyata Penedo, a Brazilian lead singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and owner of Figure 8 Sound Recording Studio, the band performs a variety of music from Northeastern Brazil known as forrĂł.
ForrĂł is a lively Brazilian music and partner-dance tradition rooted in Northeastern Brazil, where it developed through community gatherings centered around music, dancing, and social connection. Popularized nationally by legendary artists such as Luiz Gonzaga, its distinctive sound is traditionally created by the accordion, zabumba drum, and triangle, producing rhythms that feel both grounded and flowing.
The dance brings people together through a warm embrace, shared movement, playful turns, and a close connection to the music. Although it may remind newcomers of the intimacy of tango, the energy of salsa, or the grounded feeling of blues, forrĂł has a joyful and welcoming character entirely its own.
More than simply a style of music or dance, forrĂł is a celebration of Brazilian culture and communityâand the best way to understand it is to come experience it for yourself!
Last Thursday on Alberta Street in Portland, Oregon happens 12 months a year every last Thursday of the month indoors with art gallery opening parties, live music, DJs and other indoor performances at venues, bars and event spaces.
Last Thursday is a community-grown event, free for all artists and art vendors, musicians, performers and visitors.
On Last Thursday, galleries hold opening parties, and performance venues and bars often host live music and performances. If the weather is nice enough, then vendors take to the street.
June, July and August Last Thursday 6-9 p.m. is outdoors and indoors with 15 blocks closed to traffic, hundreds of diverse arts and crafts vendors, art gallery opening parties, street performers and musicians, and other outside events.
We think that under the right lights, an elk can look a lot like a reindeer. And those lights are Christmas lights. Grab your ugly sweater, fasten your red nose, and come help us kick off the holiday season as early as we were allowed to at the Elks Temple Holiday Brewfest. Is it too early? No! This event will feature holiday ales and ciders from around the Northwest, live music, reindeer games and other festive libations as we dive into the holiday season in style. Don't miss your chance to get into the holiday spirit and holiday spirits at Elks Temple.
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Kristen Marlo & James Coates* 5:30-8pm
Community Dance Odd Fellows Hall 11/20/2026 7:00 â 9:30, upstairs above LaHaieâs Menâs Wear,
Letâs have some fun! Come get acquainted with BALFOLK, the dance craze from Europe. Traditional dances have been revived in new ways in every country in Europe. We will feature Balfolk dances from Gascogne, Bretagne, and other regions of France. All ages and skill levels welcome. Dance instruction will be provided. You will be accompanied by a 9 piece acoustic band, Raspberry BourrĂŠe, featuring violins, accordion, nyckelharpa, mandocello, string bass, harp, clarinet and more! Donations accepted, but the dance is free.
A special collaboration pop-up between Chef Alex Kamakanialoha Herrera, Elemental Acres, and Che PDX, pairing farm-fresh food with the flavors of Hawaii and Mexico. Featuring locally grown Meishan pork from Goble, OR as the star of the menu, with vegetarian and pork-free options available. The evening also includes oldies jams and karaoke till late.
All dances taught, no need for a partner, gender free calling, all skill levels welcome, tickets $15.92, 21+ (doors open at 6 pm, dance at 7). Oct 26 (Mon): The Old Time String Band with calling by Bex Bee Nov 2 (Mon): Old Time Highway with calling by Amy Hofer Nov 9 (Mon): calling by Steph Noll Nov 16 (Mon): Probably Polly String Band with calling by Andy Grummon Nov 23 (Mon): Miss Pralineâs Whip Lodge Tenderstrokes with calling by Tighe Hauze Tickets can be bought in advance on-line at the Showdownâs website. Come out and support the dance, so Pickathon and the Showdown will support more dances into the future! Sponsored by Pickathon and The Showdown.
Search and Destroy (S.A.D. for short) is a multimedia variety show happening on the last friday of every month featuring artists and local leaders sharing their craft and talking about what matters most to them. Through storytelling, live conversations, audience interaction, and heavy doses of honesty and humor, S.A.D. seeks to give hope and to be an entertaining and informative space for all to have fun, let loose, and be reminded that we as a people have the agency and ability to initiate change by working together as one.
S.A.D. was partly inspired by late-night television talk shows and variety hours and follows a similar format: an eye-catching opening number, a charming Emcee willing to play the fool, and a shared evening of dance, music, film, comedy, and conversations/interviews, all loosely tied to a theme of the night. The show ends with a dance party where the audience is invited to join the party on stage.â¨One of the main goals of each S.A.D. show is to dissolve the separation between artist and audience by directly engaging, conversing, and interacting with the audience, inviting them to participate in their seats as well as on the stage.⨠Every show features dance movement, improvisation, visual imagery and soundscapes, conversations and spoken word, and various bits that play with the blurring of boundaries between the scripted and unscripted, all through an honest and humorous lens and the intention to entertain, educate, and inspire. Each episode of S.A.D. showcases different artists and acts than the previous one, guaranteeing that every iteration is unique and can only be experienced once.â¨S.A.D. is a show for everybody and every body, regardless of their identity, background, age, and anything else used to describe oneself.
*Revenue generated from each show is split evenly amongst the contributing artists
đľ K-Pop Dance at Campus Rec!
Move, dance, and connect! Celebrate International Education Week with K-pop dance at the PSU Campus Recreation Center. Move to energetic beats, meet new people, and connect with the PSU community. Bring your enthusiasm, try something new, and have fun on the dance floor! More details can be found on the Campus Rec's website.
Friday, November 6 6pm doors, 7-9:30pm event All ages welcome at Gymnasium
⨠Bollywood Dance at Campus Rec!
Move, express, and connect! Celebrate International Education Week with Bollywood Dance at PSU Campus Recreation Center. Enjoy upbeat music and expressive movement while meeting new people. Bring your enthusiasm and celebrate with the PSU community! More details can be found on Campus Rec's website.
Join our Random Play Dance event and watch special performances by local Kpop cover group PacifiKWest and your very own Reed Kpop Dance Club!
Open to everyone regardless of Kpop knowledge or dance experience! If you don't know what a random play dance is, we play music to kpop songs and you can run into the middle to dance to the songs you want to. You can also just sit and watch, we don't judge :)
Please RSVP through this link: https://forms.gle/1JZ2t2hZiYYzZGcS6
<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"><br>Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society presents Tuesday Blues every Tuesday!</p>
Happy Saturday, babes! đ
Turn your weekend all the way up and join us for a dazzling night of glitter, glam and unforgettable drag entertainment! Celebrating something big? Do it here at Darcelle XV Showplace and make core memories the legendary way!
And donât forget to keep the party going with the Men of Darcelle đŞ right after the show, because Saturday night just got even hotter!đĽ
The doors open at 7pm and the show is at 8pm. Cover $32.
Men of Darcelle at 9.30pm. Cover $10 after 9.30pm.
Ages 21+
Tabor Dance is always THE place to be on a Wednesday in Portland! The Den is excited to host the best event to get those mid-week wiggles out!
Once a month, we will have a 21+ edition of Tabor Dance. Entry is free with donations encouraged, and the bar will be open for those dancers that want to purchase drinks!
NOVEMBER 25TH 2026
DECEMBER 16TH 2026
đ§ Hip Hop Dance at Campus Rec!
Find your rhythm and express yourself! Celebrate International Education Week with Hip Hop Dance at PSU Campus Recreation Center. Move to the beat, meet new people, and connect with the PSU community. Bring your energy and wrap up the week on the dance floor! More details can be found on the Campus Rec's website.
Some evenings stay with you forever. This fall, Portland welcomes an extraordinary celebration of classical ballet as PRIMA Ballet Gala brings together artists of the Grand Kyiv Ballet and international guest performers for one unforgettable night. More than a performance, PRIMA Ballet Gala is a night of elevated artistry â where timeless classics meet contemporary expression, and the stage becomes a space of beauty, power, and emotion.
The program features iconic highlights from world-renowned ballets, including Don Quixote, Spartacus, and The Dying Swan, alongside vibrant national dances such as the thrilling Hopak, set to music by legendary composers such as Tchaikovsky. Begin your evening on the red carpet, then step inside for a celebration of artistic excellence and international cultural connection. Guests are warmly encouraged to attend in evening attire, helping create an atmosphere of elegance worthy of this special occasion.
Join a rare opportunity to experience world-class dancers, timeless choreography, and a night filled with beauty and inspiration.
Seats are limited. Be part of PRIMA Ballet Gala â where ballet speaks from the heart.
The Saloon Ensembleâs epic all-ages production of The Nitemare B4 Xmas is back. Featuring Kylee Wegner as Jack, Patrica Charms as Sally, Jason Wells as The Mayor, Noah Veil as Oogie Boogie, Dan Stauffer as Dr. F, Phil Sano as Sandy Claws, Richard Cawley, Iris Asher, and Stacey Ludlow as Lock, Shock, and Barrel, Julia Andalora as Zero, plus Jon Vancura on sax, Mike Danner on accordion, Jeremy Baron on mandolin, and Joe Hagel on drums.
Portland's legendary performance troupe, The Saloon Ensemble, will once again bring to the stage a live performance of the brilliant score complete with interactive sing-along, a costume contest, everyone's favorite screaming contest and many other 'horrible' surprises.
Celebrate the Halloween season with the annual production that's been packing houses and delivering joyous fun for all spirits, young and old.
Stephen Mallatrattâs The Woman in Black has been terrifying audiences since its London debut in 1987 and is one of the most successful and terrifying shows in West End history. Based on Susan Hillâs beloved novel, itâs one of the most celebrated ghost stories ever staged: atmospheric, relentless, and the kind of theatrical experience that makes you question every shadow on your way to the car.
Set in a remote English village, it follows a young lawyer unraveling the secrets of a recently deceased client and the vengeful presence that doesnât want him to. Just two actors portray all the characters, leaning into what B&Bâs performers do best.
Chilling, clever, and unforgettable. Halloween is back at Bag&Baggage.
Sat, Oct. 24th â ASL Interpreted Performance
Sun, Oct. 25th â Audio Described Performance
Meet the Tokyo Kanpai Boys, Japan's funniest stand-up comedians bringing brand-new material and a wildly entertaining look at life & comedy through Japanese eyes.
Featuring Kansei Yasuda, Daniel Wilson, Shota Saimu and Daisuke Muramoto.
Whether they're explaining Japanese dating culture, exposing everyday misunderstandings between East and West, or simply proving that awkwardness is universal in every language, Tokyo Kanpai Boys delivers a show that's packed with laughs.
Donât miss this unforgettable night of international comedy that bridges cultures through laughter. Cheers ("Kanpai!") to that. đť
Featuring:
Kansei Yasuda
Originally from Tokyo and now based in Toronto, Kansei is one of the fastest-rising international comics working today. A Golden Ticket winner on Kill Tony, he has toured throughout North America and Asia, earning acclaim for his energetic storytelling, sharp cultural observations, and brilliantly unpredictable style.
Daniel Wilson
A Japanese-American comedian based in Tokyo, Daniel has built a massive global following through his viral "Let Me Teach You Some Japanese" videos, earning over200,000 Instagram followers and 5.5 million TikTok likes. Trained at Japan's prestigious Watanabe Comedy School, he combines Japanese and American comedy traditions into a style that's both insightful and endlessly relatable.
Shota Saimu
Known for his deceptively quiet stage presence and devastating punchlines, Shota has become a favorite among audiences in both Japan and the United States. Performing in both English and Japanese, his dry delivery, understated confidence, and viral online clips have made him one of Japan's most exciting emerging comedic voices.
Daisuke Muramoto
One of Japan's most recognizable comedians, Muramoto first rose to fame as half of the legendary manzai duo Woman Rush Hour, appearing on hundreds of television programs before reinventing himself as one of Japan's boldest stand-up voices. His acclaimed documentary I Am a Comedian chronicles his journey from mainstream celebrity to internationally touring performer whose fearless comedy tackles politics, culture, and identity.
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
Ekklesia Theatre launches its âLove Your Neighborâ season with Will Enoâs funny, haunting âMiddletown,â Oct. 23-Nov. 1 at Magenta Theater, in partnership with NAMI Southwest Washington. The play follows an unlikely friendship between longtime Middletown resident John Dodge and newcomer Mary Swanson. Around them, a librarian, a mechanic, a police officer, tourists and other townspeople try to make sense of their lives â and one another. Their paths cross in surprising ways, taking audiences everywhere from a library to outer space. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 23-31 and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. NAMI Southwest Washington will be at the theater after performances on Oct. 25 and 30 to discuss loneliness and mental health. Plays are recommended for viewers age 13 and older. Tickets are $15 at ekklesiatheatre.com/tickets.
Live Wire joins forces with the Portland Art Museum for an afternoon of roving performances ahead of an evening recording of the program. The event coincides with PAM's monthly Free First Thursday and the Portland Book Festival's expanded programming. Performers will include poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling childrenâs author Mac Barnett, Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ed Park, and Portland comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle.
Free pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museumâs galleries, giving visitors a chance to catch live performances and storytelling while moving through the PAM spaces. Completely free through PAMâs Free First Thursday general admission. Also, enjoy a fully seated, ticketed Live Wire taping hosted by Luke Burbank with announcer Elena Passarello, featuring a blend of interviews, comedy, and music performed live for the audience, then edited into an episode for broadcast to over 200 public radio stations nationwide.
Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both.
Portland's Wildest Storytelling Experience Returns!
Take a break and treat yourself after a long Turkey Day and join us for Portland's wildest and most interactive comedy and storytelling entertainment event: the annual Best Of Pants On Fire! Party at the historic White Eagle Hotel & Saloon.
Each Pants On Fire! show features eight of the Northwest's premier storytellers, comedians, artists, writers, celebrities & musicians telling some of the most outrageous, hard-to-believe, 100% true stories you've ever heard - except that one of our storytellers will be lying to your face, telling a complete whopper that never happened. Our annual Best Of show, always held over Thanksgiving weekend, brings back our best performers of the past year, as voted on by our fans.
And as always, if you can guess which of our storytellers is the liar, you could win an overnight stay at the Edgefield Winery on us. Or you can try to win the Bag O' Somewhat Valuable Prizes with our Two Truths & A Lie Audience Cage Match!
Pants On Fire: Family/Friendly is an all-ages show, featuring eight of the most amazing, hard-to-believe s stories you'll ever hear - one of them, of course, being entirely made up. Please note that although the show is all-ages, some stories will likely be more PG-13 than G. (Our later show, Pants On Fire: Filthy/Freakyat 9:00pm, will be 21-and-over only, and will feature eight incredibly sinful, decidedly not-safe-for-work stories; you can get tickets to that show at the White Eagle or 7 Deadly Sins website. )
Featuring new (mostly) true stories from thenovelist and voice of OPB Jason Sauls; comedian and CHURCH: Wrath producer Star Dell'Era, Moth Radio Hour alumni and ROUGH DRAFT host Kahlie Towle; legendary storyteller and host of It's Not Me, It's You Alina Aliyar, voice actor, producer for The Portland Moth and Iron Man Dave Williams; schoolteacher and 7DS: MainStage and Saturnalia alum Pat McCreery; writer, activist, and U of O professor Alison Gash; private detective and creator of ROAR: Fierce Female Storytelling Erika Worth; and more!
This show sells out every year, so get your tix now and come out for a wild night of funniest, craziest, most unbelievable stories you'll ever hear on stage - most of which will actually be true.
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Over the past decade, 7 Deadly Sins has built a reputation as one of the most innovative live storytelling collectives in the country. Each of our shows blend comedy, tragedy, inspiration, and redemption into riveting stories from real people that remind us all what it means to be human. Our regular shows include the interactive comedy shows 7DS: Pants On Fire!,The Absolute Worst Best & Weirdest Show, and Daria's Confessional Cabaret at McMenamins White Eagle, as well as7 Deadly Sins: MainStageand 7 Deadly Sins: Saturnalia!at the Mission Theater.
Our newest show 7 Deadly Sins: Church, a seven-part heathen's exploration of sin and the human spirit, was commissioned by the Portland Art Museum's PAM-CUT program and will begin this December at the Tomorrow Theater. Check us out at 7DeadlySinsShows.org.
Join an intimate evening featuring a pre-show discussion and Q&A with Soccer Mommy and special Guest Interviewer, followed by a local opener and solo performance by Soccer Mommy. This event is hosted by Papertrees Creative, in partnership with Literary Arts and the Portland Book Festival 2026.
Sophie Allison has always written candidly about her life, making Soccer Mommy one of indie rockâs most interesting and beloved artists of the last decade. Allison has used Soccer Mommyâs songs as a vehicle to sort through the thoughts and encounters that inevitably come with the reality of growing up. After all, Soccer Mommy began as a bedroom-to-Bandcamp exercise with teenage Allison posting her plaintive songs as demos. Over the years, though, she has often enhanced that sound, using the endless production possibilities, newly at her fingertips, to outstrip singer-songwriter stereotypes. The records would start with songwritingâs kernels of truth, and she would then imagine all the unexpected shapes they could take. Every Soccer Mommy record has felt like a surprise.
On Soccer Mommyâs fourth album, the tender but resolute Evergreen, Allison is again writing about her life. But that lifeâs different these days: Since making her previous album, 2022âs Sometimes, Forever, Allison experienced a profound and also very personal loss. New songs emerged from that change, unflinching and sometimes even funny reflections on what she was feeling. (Speaking of funny, this is a Soccer Mommy album, so thereâs an ode to Allisonâs purple-haired wife in the game Stardew Valley, too.) These songs were, once again, Allisonâs way to sort through life, to ground herself. She wanted them to sound that way, too, to feel as true to the demosâraw and relatable, unvarnished and honestâas possible. The songwriting would again lead where the production would follow. Nothing overindulgent, everything real.
Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays is a joyous celebration of the most festive time of the year! With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Houghâs latest dance spectacular is a show-stopping event for the whole family. Fans will be thrilled and delighted as Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers bring your favorite holiday tunes to life through dance, from the well-sung classics to modern pop hits, with the incredible choreography, exciting stage production and dance mastery audiences have come to expect. Creative team and Emmy winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopezâs âAll I Haveâ, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, Grammys), co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.
London-born singer and songwriter SIENNA SPIRO announces the âMy Houseâ tour, including an extensive North American fall run followed by dates in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe.
Just last week, SIENNA released the official music video for her enthralling single âThe Visitor.â Written and produced by SIENNA with Omer Fedi (SZA, Lil Nas X) and Michael Pollack (Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus), the song draws its power from a spellbinding vocal recorded in one take, lyrics that cut to the bone, and a 20-piece string orchestra led and arranged by Academy Award-winner Peter Rotter (Oppenheimer, The Last Repair Shop). While SIENNAâs poetry and the video nod to matters of the heart, by the songâs end, we sense that sheâs singing about something more: a strong awareness of impermanence â of things ending and people leaving â that can quickly turn into paralyzing fear. That sentiment is the driving force behind the concept that powers Visitor, the album.
Of course, SIENNA is very much here to stay. Her music has amassed over 1.2 billion global streams so far and, in late March, she had a trio of singles climbing the Hot 100 all at once: âThe Visitorâ (which so far peaked at #43), heartwrenching UK Platinum smash âDie On This Hillâ (#19), and the enduring âYou Stole The Showâ (#55). All three are set to appear on Visitor, which was executive produced by Fedi with additional production from an elite crew including Blake Slatkin, Yakob, and Pollack, plus composers like Larry Gold (Al Green, Silk Sonic) and Rotter. SIENNA and her hand-picked collaborators brought her vision to life in an array of legendary spaces like Electric Lady Studios in New York, Abbey Road Studios in London, and Valentine Recording Studios in Los Angeles.
Hailed by France Musique as the new face of the classical guitar, Djibouti-born French guitarist RaphaĂŤl Feuillâtre regularly delights audiences and critics worldwide with his charismatic artistry, embracing everything from Baroque-period repertoire to compositions by trailblazing contemporary composers. His jaw-dropping precision, technical mastery, and creative vision make works from all time periods sound as if they were written yesterdayâalive, heartfelt, and filled with color. Donât miss a passionate evening of Latin music, including many of Feuillâtreâs own arrangements.
From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoyâs War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancĂŠ from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.
Music and Lyrics By Dave Malloy