PCS will be closed from December 23 through January 1. We will resume our regular public hours on January 2. We wish you a safe, happy holiday season and new year!

We exceeded our first fundraising benchmark. Thank you! Help us continue the momentum to reach our end of year milestone.

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Upcoming Events

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.

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Primordial - Gallery exhibit by Valerie Yeo

November 6 – January 5

This series by artist Valerie Yeo explores the frequently disorienting borderland between dreams and memory. What wisdom can we glean from the spaces between life and death, sleep and waking, grief and joy, hope and an uncertain future? 

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Improvisation Classes for Beginners

Jan 18, Feb 1, Feb 15, & Mar 15  •  $10-$25 sliding scale

Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!

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Working Thru It: Workshop + Social

Sat, Jan 10, 2 p.m.  •  FREE

In the first installment of this series, PCS is teaming up with local nonprofit Thru & Thru for any artist in any medium to stop by for a workshop on Electronic Press Kit (EPK) design, as well as a social afterwards celebrating Physical Media.

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Grand Gesture & PCS Present: Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

Fri, Jan 16, 6 p.m.  •  $50*

Grand Gesture Books is so excited to partner with Portland Center Stage to bring Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone to Portland, Oregon for The Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl Tour! Each $50 ticket comes bundled with a deluxe signed copy of The Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl.

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PCS Presents: Not That Late Show

January 17 – June 20  •  $20-$45

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.

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Winter Teen Academy: Acting in Scenes

January 18 – February 22  •  $220

Dig deep into scene work, scene study, and character motivation. Develop successful strategies to analyze new text and hone your skills in a collaborative environment. Learn the questions to ask in every rehearsal situation. Create full characters and authentic connection with scene partners.

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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