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.
Pre-Show Performance: New Year, New Sounds
A pre-show conversation & performance with Li Kuang & Julia Hwakyu Lee in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year. with the world premier of Leyou Wang’s new piece "Labor".All before the final performance of The Play That Goes Wrong.
PCS Presents: Not That Late Show
Join us for another iteration of Not That Late Show! Beyond a comedy variety show—Not that Late Show is a satirical exploration of late-stage capitalism, women’s sexuality, and pop culture through a queer/femme lens.
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.
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.
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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