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The People’s Poets 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase
Join us for The People’s Poets 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase at Portland Center Stage. This event is a community centered celebration of local Black creatives. This Showcase will feature 9 spoken word poets, a dancer, a singer, and a live painter.
MonsterBox Comedy & PCS Present: Paris Sashay!
MonsterBox Comedy, Portland's hit standup comedy show, debuts at Portland Center Stage’s Ellyn Bye Studio, Friday, February 27th at 8pm with headliner Paris Sashay (Comedy Central, HBO, EPIX)!
Special Screening: Hind Under Siege
Hind Under Siege is a short film based on a true story, depicting the harrowing phone call between the Red Crescent and six-year-old Hind Rajab, who becomes trapped in a car while hiding from the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The film captures Hind’s fear of the Israeli forces, her isolation, and her hope, while also portraying the courage, compassion, and determination of Rana Al-Faqih, the Red Crescent worker, and those who witness this desperate moment.
Lizard Boy
Portland Center Stage presents a brand new production of a PNW cult favorite! When Trevor was a child, a strange encounter with a dragon left his skin green and scaly. Now, he only leaves his house on MonsterFest, the one day a year he feels safe to share his skin with the world. And this year, Trevor has a date! When another dragon survivor warns him that the dragons may be returning, Trevor must decide if he has the courage to save the world…and his new crush. Part concert, part hero’s journey, this indie-rock musical proves you don’t need a cape to be a superhero—just the nerve to show up.
Slamlandia Presents: The 2026 Grand Slam!
Come on out for Slamlandia’s 2026 Grand Slam! This finals stage event is the culmination of the monthly Portland literary series Slamlandia’s 2025 - 2026 poetry slam season. The top 10 poets of the season will compete in this three round poetry slam to determine who will represent Slamlandia at local, regional, and national events for the following year. This show features a variety of poetry that ranges anywhere from high energy to introspective to political to heartfelt, but always passionate. Hosted by Christopher Diaz.
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!
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
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