w/ Elijah & Lauren Babic Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 7:00PM Hawthorne Theatre All Ages | Bar w/ valid photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. w/ Elijah...
If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].
It's Trans Awareness Month, and we have an all-star cast of trans performers and a very special guest as bachelor: River Butcher (@rivbutcher)!
River Butcher is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor, and writer. His first half-hour special “A Different Kind of Dude” debuted on Comedy Central’s Youtube channel and was called “a masterclass in culture war commentary” by Esquire.com. River recently wrote on the FX pilot “Belated,” previously wrote for “A League of Their Own,” and created/starred in/wrote the critically acclaimed and GLAAD award-nominated tv show “Take My Wife.” You may have also seen him as non-binary standup comic Lindsay Brady on “Good Trouble” and Adam Conover’s sibling on “Adam Ruins Everything” or queer dinner guest Denim in the hit movie “Friendsgiving.” He has done standup all over the country, the globe, and the screen, including Ellen, Conan, Comedy Central, and HBO. River was named one of Vanity Fair’s “Ten Comics to Watch” at comedy’s prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal in 2017, just 6 years after doing his first stand up open mic. His first hour special “Someone’s Boyfriend” made it’s debut to lots of likes on Youtube in 2023. He is currently touring the country telling jokes about being trans.
Featuring Mx. Dahlia Belle (@mx.dahliabelle), Riley McCarthy (@rileycandunk) & Seattle's JoJo Blacco (@jojoblacco) as heart throbs competing for River's love, this Heart Throb will be a night to remember! Hosted by Mack Lee & Randy!
Poster by @coldmoonimageanddesign
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Samantha Hart & The Living Room
https://linktr.ee/samantha.hart
https://www.instagram.com/samantha.hart
Naomi March
https://naomimarch.bandcamp.com/
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/naomimarch/between-my-teeth
https://www.instagram.com/naomimmarch/
Etta Dean
It's Passport Day so we're bringing back the Tripster Clubhouse for one night only! Join your fellow Tripsters to share memories of the road and toast to what's next! Join in on the fun with drink specials, activities, games, raffles - who knows what we'll come up with!?
All-day happy hour with Passport
Limited-edition beer tasting * 5-8pm
Karaoke * 6-9pm
Free pool & shuffleboard * All night
Tripster Clubhouse selfie photo booth *
5-8pm
Raffle * 8pm
Must show Tripster Keychain or completed Passport to receive special drink pricing and free games.
Curious about Cosmic Tripsters and how to become one? Check out our Passport program to learn more.
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Broken Toyz
Yourhomie Kyle
https://www.instagram.com/yourhomiekyle/
Oscar Goldman
https://oscargoldmanmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/oscargoldmanmusic/
Taste Nate
https://tastenate.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tastenatemusic/
Diction Uno
https://dictionuno.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dictionuno/
Kable Roc
https://www.instagram.com/kableroc/
Grim Jim
Estimated Set Times
9:55-10:15: Broken Toyz
9:40-9:50: Yourhomie Kyle
9:15-9:35: Oscar Goldman
8:55-9:15: Taste Nate
8:35-8:50: Diction Uno
8:20-8:30: Kable Roc
8:00-8:15: Grim Jim
In this live Dungeons and Dragons show, comedians and performers take to the stage to play some theater games, share some jokes, and play some D&D.
This season of Magic Tea Party, you will join Dungeon Master Juliet Mylan, who will lead:
Audience members will take part in controlling the players' fate as they navigate an AU magical Portland in a series of side quests to gather magical artifacts for MOMSI (that's Magical OMSI for the layperson). The show can include strong adult themes and language, so if you bring your 8-year-old, just know they may learn something you were hoping to discuss with them after they hit puberty. Recommended for ages 16+ and parental guidance for those younger.
Small concessions booth with snacks, sodas, seltzers, beer, and wine available at the show. A coffee shop is located in front of the theater, and beverages are welcome in the theater. Tickets are GAYAF (Give As You’re Able Friend) with a suggested donation of $20 to compensate the performers and keep this independent LGBTQ theater running.
X-Prov is a fully improvised, never-before-seen episode of the X-Files where you choose the case and your favorite FBI agents solve a brand new mystery. Is the truth really out there?
Remember the X-Files? What if you got to see one more episode, never before seen and never to be seen again?
In X-Prov, the audience decides which X-File agents Mulder and Scully will investigate. This completely improvised homage to America’s favorite conspiracy-laden ‘90s procedural will feature shadowy government organizations, small-town secrets, and at least one unexplainable creature.
Featuring Tessa Waring (as seen in Group Shower) as Scully, Mo Merrill (as seen waiting for the bus on Glisan) as Mulder, and a supporting cast of Kickstand favorites.
So ask yourself: Do you want to believe?
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Samantha Hart & The Living Room https://linktr.ee/samantha.hart https://www.instagram.com/samantha.hart Naomi March https://naomimarch.bandcamp.com/...
If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].
w/ Darkest Hour, Brotality, Ligature Marks Saturday, November 21st, 2026 8:00PM Hawthorne Theatre 21 & Over Only w/ Valid Photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to...
Part comedy special, part concert, and full of surprises. Bernice Ye, dubbed “The Jackie Chan of Comedy” by The Stranger, brings Wuhan Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Duck Wit to Portland’s Kickstand Comedy for one night only. Wu-Tang energy meets immigrant storytelling in a live show blending stand-up, original comedy rap, martial arts, audience interaction, and cinematic multimedia. It’s about identity, ambition, and building your own clan when the world doesn’t hand you one.
Born in Wuhan, China, Ye came to the U.S. with $1,000 and a computer science degree from Peking University. She built a career at Microsoft and Hulu, then walked away from tech for the comedy stage. Now an internationally touring comedian, comedy rapper, and taekwondo black belt, she turns that unlikely journey into an evening of laughter, music, and reinvention. It was the most unhinged sequence of decisions she’s ever made. It’s working. With 400K+ followers and more than 100 million views online, Ye has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Stranger, and Seattle Gay News. Her credits include the New York Comedy Festival, Bergamot Comedy Festival, and Best of the Fest honors at Burbank Comedy Festival, Laugh After Dark, and Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Festival.
Following previous appearances at The Siren Theater, Ye returns to Portland with the road-tested show that launched a 13-city national tour. Whether you’ve followed her online or are discovering her for the first time, you’re invited into the Wuhan Clan. Come for the comedy. Leave with a clan—and songs stuck in your head.
Visit several locally run food carts, relax on Portland patios, and eat a huge selection of diverse foods. Get up close and personal with food cart owners while eating their dishes, drinking tasty beverages, and exploring Portland’s up-and-coming Eastside.
Highlights:
Pre-booking online is required.
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Mary Chicken Soup & Rice
https://marychickensoupandrice.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/marychickensoup/
The Vardaman Ensemble
https://thevardamanensemble.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/the_vardaman_ens/
Iron Sheep
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Broken Toyz Yourhomie Kyle https://www.instagram.com/yourhomiekyle/ Oscar Goldman https://oscargoldmanmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/...
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Love Hiss
https://lovehissband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lovehissband/
Crime Time
https://www.instagram.com/crimetimepdx/
High Five Danger
A one-clown kaleidoscope of beauty, tradition, and tyranny — where a pansori diva, a K-beauty fanatic, and a self-proclaimed dictator collide in a hilarious search for identity and power.
In Take Me to Your Leader: The Seoul of a Clown, beauty, ritual, and absurdity collide in a one-clown fever dream. From the haunting rhythms of pansori to the fluorescent glow of a K-beauty altar, Monel Chang (aka Moldy Melon) shape shifts through characters both divine and deranged: a folk diva, a skincare-obsessed disciple, and a dictator throwing themself a birthday party.
Part satire, part spiritual exorcism, and entirely clown, this genre-defying solo performance unpacks the obsessions that bind — from perfection and purity to power and control. With live sound, ritual gesture, and a face full of toner, The Seoul of a Clown invites audiences into a surreal search for identity, laughter, and liberation.
Working with data that's too large, too slow, or too messy for regular CSVs? Join us for an introduction to the {arrow} package in R. We'll explore how Arrow and Parquet files can make large datasets faster to store, read, and analyze, all while using the familiar dplyr workflows you already know and love. Using Portland's Biketown data, we'll convert, query, and visualize millions of rides without breaking a sweat (or our laptops). Bring your laptop if you want to follow along. No need to RSVP via Meetup, but we might share info ahead of time in the event comments!
Tags: data, r, women in tech
Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482764
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ TULOC https://tuloc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/t.u.l.o.c/ Total System Failure https://muteantsoundsnetlabel.bandcamp.com/album/denigration...
Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 15 years of serving free pancakes and introducing you to some of the nation's leading emerging artists. The LA-based event originated in 2009 and has since popped up more than 500 times in 35+ cities around Europe and North America.
Batter sizzles, beer foams, and canvas lines the walls from ceiling to floor as hundreds, sometimes thousands, of revelers indulge in endless pancakes.
This is no stuffy wine-and-cheese, pretentious, someone-gag-me art event. It’s an innovative reimagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists to sell and strut their stuff in a free-verse, anything-goes environment.
Cult favorites Hopes ‘n’ Prayers returns to Kickstand Comedy with an explosive late-night comedy show that will blow you into a million pieces. Throw out your SSRIs and mainline the dopamine that is Party for the End of the World. Join another favorite indie team for a night of improv comedy, party games, chaotic characters, end-days camaraderie, and whatever the hell else they feel like.
***content warning: guns, violence, sex, language, giant boobs, abstinence, drug use, war (what is it good for), suicide, patricide, matricide, fratricide, misandry, shit and piss, vomit, semen, sexy anthropomorphic animals, depression, addiction, alcohol use, hot carl, two girls one cup, slime, squirt, blood, menstruation, tooth decay, incontinence, impotence, desecration of national monuments, vehicular manslaughter, paranoia, diseases of despair, astrology, anti vaxxing, over vaxxing, neurodivergence, recycling, that thing of when a person on a lime scooter flies off and is mortally wounded, skateboard, huffing, puffing, poppers, whoppers, antiauthoritarianism, flashing lights, being way up on high, petty theft, acab, rippin beers, big tech, artificial insomnia, ménage á trois, peace, love, unity, respect, drunk driving, arson, being in a cemetery after it closes, cannibalism, disney adults, going no contact, uncles and nephews being in a band, bus of life, late stage capitalism, columbine, male loneliness epidemic, 23&me, polyamory, the 2008 financial crisis, microplastics, plastic surgery, running from the law, breaking stuff, little to no respect for furniture, splash zone, osteoporosis, scoliosis, paranormal encounters, blood, sweat, tears, hemorrhoids, neck, back, pussy and crack issues, bill paxton, bizarre allergies, mass extinctions, war on christmas, using the computer, organ theft, broken hearts, huge boats, bodily harm, necrophilia, sexually transmitted infections, buying in bulk, heliocentrism, conspiracies, witches who buy things on amazon.com, pussy hats, hillary clinton jail time, 9/11, buying airline tickets for a discount on 9/11, factory farming, evolution, long content warnings, toxic positivity, party rocking, not being sorry for party rocking, unappealing textures, atheism, misotheism, loving god with no proof, homosexuality, and homophobia.***
Hopes ‘n’ Prayers is Diana Kolsky (The Chris Gethard Show), Lauren Sinner (Night Cheese), and Blade Weedman (Fuckos).
Cited by The Portland Mercury as "One of the funniest (and most educational) comedy shows in town": Comedy, queer history, and dangerously delightful shenanigans collide at Be Gay Do Crime.
July features a Know Your Rights presentation by community activist Frances Portillo, with scenarios acted out in sections by the featured BIPOC improv troupe Brown Sugar.
**This presentation is specifically geared towards allies wanting to know more about how to support their immigrant and BIPOC neighbors and community members.**
Also featuring the talents of local comedians and performers, including:
July's show will be hosted by Jane Dillinger and Jenna Britann.
Tickets are GAYAF — give as you’re able, friend. Ticket sales will go towards compensating the hosts and performers. All additional tips collected during the show will support a different local community non-profit organization each month.
(Please note, this show is about history and adult themes, and adult content is often included, including themes of violence, racial discrimination, homophobia, sexual violence, sexual content, drug use, mature language, etc. There are also "dishonorable guests" whose comedy or artistic material could include similar themes. Recommended for ages 14+ and parental discretion for those under age 18.)
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Ariana Giokaris
https://arianagiokaris.bandcamp.com/
https://arianagiokaris.com/music/
https://www.instagram.com/arianagiokaris/
Not Lenny
https://not-lenny.bandcamp.com/
https://orcd.co/notlennydesire
https://www.instagram.com/not_lenny_/
underexposed
https://underexposed.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ndr_xpsd
Naomi March
"Jazz Interlude Trio - Live Music at Naso Wine Bar 5-8pm Sat. Nov 14th 🎷 Eric Austin — Saxophone 🎹 Kathy James — Keys 🎻 Steve Morgan — Upright Bass
No Cover Charge • All Ages Welcome!
Come early to grab a great seat! Whether you’re meeting friends, enjoying a glass (or two) of wine, or sampling something delicious from the lite-fare menu, NASO offers just the right ambiance for a relaxing evening out.
With its welcoming service, locally owned charm, and a wonderful selection of wines, NASO is a haven for wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
🍷 Great wine, great company, and live jazz. We hope to see you there! 🎶 "
House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of waiting for the next metal tour to hit their city. Bringing the energy of a packed metal show to you all year long: the nu-metal nostalgia, the alt-metal anthems, the metal-core breakdowns. Come scream along, throw down with friends, and lose yourself in the heaviest night out your city has to offer.
30 of Portland's best improvisers, one totally secret guest host. Every show rearranges the performers into brand-new teams and features a special character host. You won't know who it is until they step out on stage. No two shows are the same, and it's always a surprise.
Past guest hosts have included David Lynch, High School Theater Students, a baby, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more...who will it be this week? Come and find out.
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Mary Chicken Soup & Rice https://marychickensoupandrice.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marychickensoup/ The Vardaman Ensemble...
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Fair Stand The Fields of France
https://soundcloud.com/fair-stand-the-fields-of-france
https://www.instagram.com/largemouthbasschord/
Miguel Mejia
7pm-9pm EVERY Monday
Arrive Early to Guarantee a Seat and Get in on the Happy Hour Prices
Full Bar, Devil's Dill Sandwiches, Vegetarian and Vegan Options
No Outside Food or Beverages.
Space is limited and will be prioritized for customers.
w/ Black Season Witch Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 8:00PM Hawthorne Lounge 21 & Over only with valid photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. w/ Black Season WitchTuesday, November 17th, 2026 8:00PMHawthorne Lounge21 & Over only with...
Mammoth NW presents Token on the I’m Leaving Soon Tour, with special guests Delivery Boys and Clark D. The event is all ages.
A show where comedians present their “completely real” conspiracy theories. Hosted by Ally J Ward. Are you ready to suspend your disbelief and see the world for what it really is? Join a night of wisdom, insight, and truth-seeking with Speculation Proposition. Hosted by the head of Speculation Nation, Ally J Ward (Portland’s Funniest Person 2025 by the Willamette Week).
Experts* (*comedians) will present their completely real* (*completely made up) conspiracy theories to Speculation Nation* (*you, the audience). Expand your mind with Speculation Proposition.
Featuring Presentations by:
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Love Hiss https://lovehissband.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lovehissband/ Crime Time https://www.instagram.com/crimetimepdx/ High Five Danger...
More than just movies, this marvel of a theater was built in the heyday of Hollywood glamour, right on the cusp of the modern talking picture era. It has hosted many grand affairs, including Vaudeville acts, live music, book tours, and more. Join us as we learn the rich history of the Bagdad Theater that continues to dazzle movie goers even to this day.
This tour may require standing for long periods of time and may require the use of stairs.
Passport holders: This tour is eligible for the Bagdad Theater location stamp and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp.
Tours are every Saturday.
More than just movies, this marvel of a theater was built in the heyday of Hollywood glamour, right on the cusp of the modern talking picture era. It has hosted many grand affairs, including Vaudeville acts, live music, book tours, and more. Join and learn the rich history of the Bagdad Theater that continues to dazzle moviegoers even to this day.
This tour may require standing for long periods and using stairs.
Passport holders: This tour is eligible for the Bagdad Theater location stamp and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp.
Tours are every other Saturday.
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Sure
https://www.instagram.com/abandcalledsure/
Sean Martin West
https://www.seanmartinwest.com/
https://www.instagram.com/seanmartinwest/
Terrible Pop
An improvised comedy news program where you are the news. Join Breaking News as they create an entire broadcast news program based on your favorite current event: you. No algorithms. No competing corporate interests. Just the blazing-hot energy of a live studio audience. Producers, grab your clipboards. Anchors, big smiles. Back from break in 3… 2… 1…
Fresh from their year-and-a-half run as one of the top improv teams at Kickstand Comedy, Breaking News brings you their brand new hour-long show. Featuring Thea Crowley, John Taylor, Lauren Sigler, Justin Himes, Julie Basque, and Catherine Retica.
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Ariana Giokaris https://arianagiokaris.bandcamp.com/ https://arianagiokaris.com/music/ https://www.instagram.com/arianagiokaris/ Not Lenny...
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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Under Utopia
https://underutopia.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/underutopiaband/
Silver Shores
https://silvershores1.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/silvershores
https://www.instagram.com/silvershorestheband/
American Crows
If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].
w/ Ben Quad & Super Sometimes Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 7:30PM Hawthorne Theatre All Ages | Bar w/ valid photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. w/ Ben...
Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland's best and brightest indie teams. Every week, you'll see 3 different teams, each bringing their unique forms, flavors, and a whole lot of funny.
Monthly Rotating Anchor Teams:
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ NOAlarm https://www.instagram.com/n0alarm/ Star Machine https://www.instagram.com/starmachin3/ Fairweather Fugitive...
Join Farina Bakery every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night for amazing live performances from local musicians. Open late for delicious desserts, a full coffee bar and free live music. Stay up to date on Instagram for updates, our weekly lineup, and opportunities to play at weekly open jams.
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music
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TULOC
https://www.instagram.com/t.u.l.o.c/
Total System Failure
https://muteantsoundsnetlabel.bandcamp.com/album/denigration
https://www.instagram.com/vinniepaternostro/
Takashita
https://takeshita.bandcamp.com/
Our Ichor
Kickstand’s Harold teams perform classic improv comedy. What makes it classic? Scenes featuring oddball characters, strange situations, big emotions, and magical connections all made up completely on the spot from your one-word suggestion. It's like watching a sitcom that only exists for the 25 minutes it's being performed.
The Harold is a quintessential improv comedy form developed and honed at theaters like iO, UCB, and Second City. Google it if you must… but all you really need to know is that it's gonna be a night of great comedy from Kickstand's rising talent.
2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month
Team 1 Cast:
Alisha Madison Hunter
Bimpe Adewusi
Chris Anderson
Joe Arthur
Jordan Curry
Rosie Fry
Savannah Webber
Tyler MacFarland
Directed by Adam Trabka
Team 2 Cast:
Carmen Pfeil
Madison Ford
Magenta Ferguson
Molly O'Reilly
Paige Howell
Peter Zingelmann
Sat Khalsa
Zeke Zager
Directed by Randy Smith
$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Seb El Zin https://sebelzin.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/sebelzin https://www.instagram.com/sebelzin/ Alpha Hinge https://alphahinge.bandcamp.com/music...