Here's where you'll find info about upcoming shows, teen & adult classes, First Thursdays, live music/DJ sets, BIPOC nights, art exhibits, and more. All times Pacific unless otherwise noted.
Laughs & Smiles 2: A Tribute to Raishawn Wickwire’s Life and Legacy in Comedy!
On Friday, May 8th at 8:00pm, MonsterBox Comedy, Lafter Life Comedy and Portland Center Stage are proud to present: Laughs & Smiles 2: A Tribute to Raishawn Wickwire’s Life and Legacy in Comedy! Laughs & Smiles 2 is a standup comedy show honoring Raishawn Wickwire, the beloved Portland comedy producer, who passed away in 2024.
I See You, and I Value You: Connecting Through Affirmation
Join Keela Johnson for this special Mother's Day post-show activity is to introduce affirmation as a subconscious rebuilding practice that supports the strengthening of neural pathways associated with self-worth, positive valuation, and intrinsic reward. Through intentional acknowledgment and affirmations, participants are encouraged to accept and reaffirm who they are and who they aspire to become.
‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman
To bring awareness to May’s being Mental Health Month, PATA will be producing a special one night only reading of Marsha Norman’s 'night, Mother featuring Portland favorite Sharonlee Mclean, KOIN Channel 6 News Anchors Emily Burris and Travis Teich and directed by Jeremy Cole.
Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer
In a SNAPpy (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, that is!) musical comedy like no other, Kristina Wong, self-proclaimed #FoodBankInfluencer gives us a karaoke fueled education on America’s emergency food system. After experiencing the lacking food distribution from New York to the Navajo Nation, Kristina Wong returns, as only she can, with this hilariously irreverent examination of food insecurity, government assistance, and grassroot solutions to global issues.
Improv Comedy: Love, Shakespeare
Witness the Magic of Unscripted Shakespeare! Step into the offbeat word of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: performing a fully improvised Elizabethan play based on your suggestions!
Storm Large Makes it Home
Closing out the 2025-26 season, Storm Large returns to Portland Center Stage for a limited two-week run in June 2026. With raw emotion, razor-sharp wit, and jaw-dropping vocals, Storm takes audiences on an unforgettable journey of music, storytelling, and pure rock-and-roll energy. Storm Large’s triumphant return to Portland Center Stage. Her show, Crazy Enough, is one of The Armory’s all-time biggest hits, playing a record sold-out, 21-week run in 2009.
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