Pre-show Event by Liminal Bodies
*Doors: 5:00 PM, *Show: 5:30 PM
Join us for a BIPOC Affinity Night pre-show event titled Rest | Joy | Play III: A Queer Literaoke Pop Up! for both Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson and The Importance of Being Earnest, hosted by Liminal Bodies.
Oftentimes, our world doesn’t allow us to slow down, be present, and enjoy the community around us. This free event centers queer and trans writers, but all friends are welcome!
A “literaoke” is where writers share their work and then follow up with a karaoke song of their choice! Join us for this community event that includes lots of singing, mingling, and also tabling of local queer organizations! This event includes a full comedy lineup featuring No “Noli” Reyes, Moisés Araguaney, Bui, and An Arete.
FEATURED PERFORMERS
Bui is a standup comedian, improviser, dancer, storyteller, clown, extreme ironer, celery aficionado & belly button owner.
All people who self identify as BIPOC, and their guests, are specifically invited to attend. Though no one will be turned away, it is encouraged that folks outside of the BIPOC community join us on another night!
Thank you to our partners! Enjoy complimentary beverages provided by our generous Affinity Night partners, Multnomah Whiskey Library and Deschutes Brewery.

Liminal Bodies is an emerging multidisciplinary writing project that centers the creative literary expression of Queer and Transgender Asian and Pacific Islanders (QTAPI) from the diaspora currently living in the Pacific Northwest. Liminal Bodies offers space for QTAPI to build community, read, write, and play together through various events, workshops, and retreats. We seek to challenge boundaries and promote complexity through centering embodiment and movement and exploring expressive and performance-based arts to deepen our writing practices.
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).