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January 2020
Oregon Children’s Theater presents “Dragons Love Tacos,” Jan. 18 to Feb. 16
Oregon Children’s Theatre presents "Dragons Love Tacos," playing Jan. 18 to Feb. 16 at Portland's Newmark Theatre. Based on the New York Times best-selling children’s book by Adam Rubin, this hilarious, dance-filled journey into the field of “Dragonology” is equal parts ridiculous and delicious, and has all the ingredients for a fantastic time. Performances are at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20…
Find out more »Reel Music Festival, Jan. 24-Feb. 16
Reel Music Festival features cutting-edge work focused on some of today’s—and yesteryear’s—most thrilling musicians. Whether in new films detailing careers and legacies or in archival films unspooling some of the greatest concert footage ever committed to celluloid, Reel Music strives to unearth the best in music-on-film. Here's the scheulde — for more details, click on the film title or visit nwfilm.org/festivals/reel-music-37/. Friday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band Saturday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m., The…
Find out more »Lunar New Year Celebration: Performances, Visual Art Exhibit and Craft Workshop
The Chinese Friendship Association of Portland presents Oregon's 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration, featuring performances, a visual art exhibit and craft workshops Jan. 25 at the Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland. The first Asian multi-cultural Lunar New Year celebration at Keller Auditorium will feature Xuan Cheng and Brian Simcoe from Oregon Ballet Theatre, Chinese face-changing performer Long Yun, routines from Wushu international champions, a magic show, and a variety of cultural performances by well-known individuals, popular local culture…
Find out more »Funhouse Lounge presents “U.S.S. Improvise — The Next Generation: The Musical”
The Funhouse Lounge's annual Trek show runs Jan. 9 through Feb. 8. "USS Improvise, The Next Generation, The Musical" is the Portland comedy theater's most beloved unscripted show and is perfect for Trekkies and fans of improv alike. Funhouse Lounge is located at 2432 S.E. 11th Ave. in Portland. Tickets, $14 to $18, are available by calling the box office at 503-841-6734 or visiting the website at www.funhouselounge.com. Using audience suggestions, the Funhouse Improvisers craft brand new episodes of the sci-fi…
Find out more »“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Portland Center Stage at the Armory
Portland Center Stage at The Armory will kick off the new year with the Tony Award-winning rock musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation tells the story of Hedwig, a German emigrant, who is out to set the record straight about her life and her loves. Performances are in the Ellyn Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. The Armory will host various community events surrounding the show, including a "Hedwig and the…
Find out more »“The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial” at Portland Playhouse
Street Scenes presents a special staging at Portland Playhouse of "The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial" by Peter Goodchild. This special event will be a staged reading of the actual words of Darrow, Brian, Scopes, Malone, Hays, et al—taken directly from the trial transcript of what has become known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, which was the first American trial to be broadcast nationally. In addition, the play will feature Portland Attorneys Greg Kafoury and Stephen Voorhees portraying Dudley Field Malone…
Find out more »Improv at Magenta Theater
Magenta Theater's improv team, MIT, will perform its first show of the new year at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Everyone’s regifting and returns are completed, and there’s likely not much on TV, so head on down to the Magenta for some fun and giggles. MIT players will launch into 2020 with a whole new barrel of laughs. The show features clean, family-friendly comedy that's funny for every age; kids and grandparents are welcome. Come early to purchase concession in the…
Find out more »Impulse Teen Improv Troupe offers shows in Portland
The teen improve troupe Impulse is back for its thirteenth season of side-splitting performancess. Each show is unique and unpredictable. The show features eight members of the Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children's Theatre. Performances, which are recommended for ages 7 and up, are Jan. 17 through Feb. 2 at the Young Professionals Studio Theater, 1939 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, with an additional performance on Thursday, Jan. 30…
Find out more »Impulse Teen Improv Troupe offers shows in Portland
The teen improve troupe Impulse is back for its thirteenth season of side-splitting performancess. Each show is unique and unpredictable. The show features eight members of the Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children's Theatre. Performances, which are recommended for ages 7 and up, are Jan. 17 through Feb. 2 at the Young Professionals Studio Theater, 1939 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, with an additional performance on Thursday, Jan. 30…
Find out more »Oregon Children’s Theater presents “Dragons Love Tacos,” Jan. 18 to Feb. 16
Oregon Children’s Theatre presents "Dragons Love Tacos," playing Jan. 18 to Feb. 16 at Portland's Newmark Theatre. Based on the New York Times best-selling children’s book by Adam Rubin, this hilarious, dance-filled journey into the field of “Dragonology” is equal parts ridiculous and delicious, and has all the ingredients for a fantastic time. Performances are at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20…
Find out more »Oregon Children’s Theater presents “Dragons Love Tacos,” Jan. 18 to Feb. 16
Oregon Children’s Theatre presents "Dragons Love Tacos," playing Jan. 18 to Feb. 16 at Portland's Newmark Theatre. Based on the New York Times best-selling children’s book by Adam Rubin, this hilarious, dance-filled journey into the field of “Dragonology” is equal parts ridiculous and delicious, and has all the ingredients for a fantastic time. Performances are at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20…
Find out more »Impulse Teen Improv Troupe offers shows in Portland
The teen improve troupe Impulse is back for its thirteenth season of side-splitting performancess. Each show is unique and unpredictable. The show features eight members of the Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children's Theatre. Performances, which are recommended for ages 7 and up, are Jan. 17 through Feb. 2 at the Young Professionals Studio Theater, 1939 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, with an additional performance on Thursday, Jan. 30…
Find out more »Reel Music Festival, Jan. 24-Feb. 16
Reel Music Festival features cutting-edge work focused on some of today’s—and yesteryear’s—most thrilling musicians. Whether in new films detailing careers and legacies or in archival films unspooling some of the greatest concert footage ever committed to celluloid, Reel Music strives to unearth the best in music-on-film. Here's the scheulde — for more details, click on the film title or visit nwfilm.org/festivals/reel-music-37/. Friday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band Saturday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m., The…
Find out more »“The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial” at Portland Playhouse
Street Scenes presents a special staging at Portland Playhouse of "The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial" by Peter Goodchild. This special event will be a staged reading of the actual words of Darrow, Brian, Scopes, Malone, Hays, et al—taken directly from the trial transcript of what has become known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, which was the first American trial to be broadcast nationally. In addition, the play will feature Portland Attorneys Greg Kafoury and Stephen Voorhees portraying Dudley Field Malone…
Find out more »Cirque Flip Fabrique presents “Blizzard”
Cirque Flip Fabrique, a contemporary circus from Quebec, presents "Blizzard" Jan. 26 at Portland's Keller Auditorium. With Blizzard, Flip Fabrique takes audiences on a crazy, poetic and gentle journey in the dead of winter, in a world where winter has taken over, inside and out. With performers at the peak of their athleticism and craft and outstanding visual poetry, "Blizzard" blows away everything in its path.
Find out more »Auditions for “Much Ado About Nothing”
Magenta Theater seeks actors to audition for Shakespeare's “Much Ado About Nothing” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Magenta Theater will bring it to the stage with a twist that will interest both Shakespeare aficionados and those who claim to not be fans of the playwright. A brief summary: Beatrice and Benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while Claudio and Hero are deeply in love. The two stories take an unexpected course when…
Find out more »Reel Music Festival, Jan. 24-Feb. 16
Reel Music Festival features cutting-edge work focused on some of today’s—and yesteryear’s—most thrilling musicians. Whether in new films detailing careers and legacies or in archival films unspooling some of the greatest concert footage ever committed to celluloid, Reel Music strives to unearth the best in music-on-film. Here's the scheulde — for more details, click on the film title or visit nwfilm.org/festivals/reel-music-37/. Friday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band Saturday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m., The…
Find out more »“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Portland Center Stage at the Armory
Portland Center Stage at The Armory will kick off the new year with the Tony Award-winning rock musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation tells the story of Hedwig, a German emigrant, who is out to set the record straight about her life and her loves. Performances are in the Ellyn Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. The Armory will host various community events surrounding the show, including a "Hedwig and the…
Find out more »“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Portland Center Stage at the Armory
Portland Center Stage at The Armory will kick off the new year with the Tony Award-winning rock musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation tells the story of Hedwig, a German emigrant, who is out to set the record straight about her life and her loves. Performances are in the Ellyn Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. The Armory will host various community events surrounding the show, including a "Hedwig and the…
Find out more »Funhouse Lounge presents “U.S.S. Improvise — The Next Generation: The Musical”
The Funhouse Lounge's annual Trek show runs Jan. 9 through Feb. 8. "USS Improvise, The Next Generation, The Musical" is the Portland comedy theater's most beloved unscripted show and is perfect for Trekkies and fans of improv alike. Funhouse Lounge is located at 2432 S.E. 11th Ave. in Portland. Tickets, $14 to $18, are available by calling the box office at 503-841-6734 or visiting the website at www.funhouselounge.com. Using audience suggestions, the Funhouse Improvisers craft brand new episodes of the sci-fi…
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