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.
First Return - Gallery Exhibit by Pouvwa Nwa
Opening on April 25th at PCS, First Return is a Gallery Exhibit by Pouvwa Nwa.
A night of Apocalyptic Futurism with Jamie Mustard and Jelani Memory
An evening of cinematic science fiction featuring a projected reading of afro/ethno science fiction from the Graphic Novel HYBRED. Join us for ritualistic music, sound design and cinematic imagery followed by a discussion with conceptual artist and author, Jamie Mustard in discussion with artist and Publisher, Jelani Memory. Featuring projected graphic cinema, primal sound design and performance followed be a discussion of emotional art and its ability to alter human consciousness and the world. A stunning evening of visual art and ideas. An unforgettable experience in the ancient future mezzanine of Portland Center Stage.
May First Thursday
Join us for our Fat Ham First Thursday! We'll have complimentary beer from Deschutes Brewery, live music from local musician Davasate Phelps and a pre-show panel discussion for Fat Ham, featuring Black Men’s Wellness. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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.
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.
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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