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.
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!
BIPOC Affinity Night for Fat Ham
Join us for The People's Party! Our BIPOC Affinity Night for Fat Ham is sure to get you moving with music from local DJ Mrs. Taylor-Made, complimentary drinks from Deschutes Brewery & Multnomah Whiskey Library, local black vendors selling goodies on our mezzanine, a line dance lesson from SISTAHS4LIFE, the opening of local black artist Pouvwa Nwa's exhibit First Return in our PGE Gallery and some post-show karaoke to put a bow on it all! Free for all, especially our BIPOC folk :)
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.
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.
Liberace & Liza: A Tribute After Hourz A Variety Show
What do you get when you combine Portland’s own Liberace & Liza: A Tribute with The Carol Burnett Show, Saturday Night Live and Stephen Colbert? A spicy brand new show from the madhouse minds of David Saffert, Jillian Snow and Jason Rouse. Liberace’s dizzying piano skills and Liza’s powerhouse belt join forces with special guests who’ll fend for themselves through the gaiety and flare of these over-the-top superstars. Bring your sunglasses and be prepared.
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