BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - portland-or (arts) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:As Seen on Oregon Art Beat DTSTART:20260605T180000Z DTEND:20260712T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001395-1780657200-1783789200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be collaborating with Oregon Public Broad casting (OPB) to celebrate the many Rental Sales Gallery Member Artists wh o have been showcased on Oregon Art Beat\, their flagship arts program. Co me and discover why these nearly 30 exceptional local artists were selecte d to be shown on OPB\, and take home pieces of their work\, either purchas ed or rented. Learn more at rentalsalesgallery.com. \n\n\n\nThe show’s o pening reception is on Friday\, June 5\, from 4-7pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Rental Sales Gallery\, 1237 SW 10th Ave\, Portland\, 97205\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PAM CUT's Summer Camp 2026 DTSTART:20260608T070000Z DTEND:20260822T065959Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001340-1780876800-1787356799@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This summer\, PAM CUT’s Summer Camp 2026 is the hub for medi a arts magic\, with camps for ages 8–10 and 11–14 in stop-motion and d igital animation\, world-building\, DJing\, comics and zines\, and more. \n\n\n\nDownload caregiver information for camp attendees below! \n\n\n\n\ n2026 Summer camp Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n JUST ADDED: Beats & Mixing // An Introduction to DJ Skills (ages 8 – 10) \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jun 8\, 2026 – Jun 12\, 20 26 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Frame by Frame // A Dream-Inspired Stop Motion Animation Camp (ages 8 – 10) \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jun 22\, 2026 – Jun 26\, 2026 \n \n \ n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\ n \n \n \n \n Adventures in Procreate Drawing & Animation (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 13\, 2026 – Jul 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 1219 SW Park Ave \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n JUST ADDED: Building Imaginary Worlds // Heroes\, Villain s\, and the Stories in-between (ages 8 – 10) \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 20\ , 2026 – Jul 24\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon S t. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Building Imaginary Worlds // Heroes\, Villains\, and the Stories in-between (ages 8 – 10) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessi bility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jun 15\, 2026 – Jun 19\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Adventures in Procreate Drawing & Animat ion (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jun 22\, 2026 – Jun 26\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 1219 SW Park Ave \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & ca mps\n \n \n \n \n Stop Motio n Magic // Exploring Basic Animation Skills (ages 8 – 10) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ju n 29\, 2026 – Jul 2\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salm on St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Game Jam! // Design a Video Game Using Stop M otion Animation (ages 11 – 15) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 6\, 2026 – Jul 10\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Frame by Frame // A Dream-Inspired Stop Motion Anim ation Camp (ages 8 – 10) \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 13\, 2026 – Jul 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Animate the Beat // Create a Music Video with Procreate Dreams (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 20\, 2026 – Jul 24\, 202 6 \n \n \n \n 1219 SW Park Ave \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n C lasses & camps\n \n \n \n \n Dreamscapes in Motion // A Collaborative Animation Camp (ages 11 – 14) \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 27\, 2026 – Jul 31\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Panels to Pages // The Art of Comics & Zines (ages 11 – 14) \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aug 3\, 2026 – Aug 7\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Building DJ Skills // Tracks\, Transitions\, and Mixi ng (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aug 10\, 2026 – Aug 14\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classes & camps\n \n \n \n \n Beats & Mixing // An Introduction to DJ Skills (ages 8 – 10) – SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aug 17\, 2026 – Aug 21\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 934 SW Salmon St. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, Mark Building\, 1119 SW Park Ave\, Portland \, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cafe-versary: The Mendoza Cafe at Literary Arts turns one DTSTART:20260614T160000Z DTEND:20260705T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005735-1781427600-1783195200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Mendoza Cafe’s first chapter\, Literary Ar ts is inviting the community to join us from June 14 through July 4 for food and drink specials inspired by the literary spirit of the cafe. Visit ors can enjoy special menu offerings\, vote for their favorite in-house sy rup flavor\, and take part in anniversary promotions throughout the celebr ation. \nWhether Literary Arts is part of your daily routine or you have y et to visit\, we invite you to be part of our story. Pull up a chair\, enj oy a good book and a great cup of coffee\, and help us celebrate the fir st anniversary of the Mendoza Cafe. \nLiterary Arts’ Mendoza Cafe is o pen Monday through Friday beginning at 8 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday begi nning at 9 a.m.  \nLearn more about our Cafe-versary here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic @ B-Side Records DTSTART:20260704T220000Z DTEND:20260704T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10035025-1783177200-1783180800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every 1st 2nd and 4th Saturday B-Side Records will have an ear ly open mic at 3pm – 4pm. Only open mic in the back of a record store. P retty chill and you get to sit in 60’s furniture which is kind of fun. \ nHosted by Mykle Curton. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:The Riff at B-Side Records\, 10801 SE Main Street\, Milwaukie\, O R\, 97222\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leisurly Open Mic DTSTART:20260704T233000Z DTEND:20260705T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10012837-1783182600-1783189800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday – Mic is at 5pm with sign ups at 4:30pm. Host ed by Dan Stucky. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Leisure Public House\, 8002 N Lombard\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Three Mugs DTSTART:20260705T020000Z DTEND:20260705T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10018185-1783191600-1783198800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Three Mugs Brewing Co.\, 2020 NE Aloclek\, Hillsboro\, OR\, 97124 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ridgefield craft brewing Open Mic DTSTART:20260705T020000Z DTEND:20260705T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10034487-1783191600-1783202400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:10 minute sets (or less)\, free video footage (when we can edi t it [we have jobs lives too])\, TIPS!!! All the tips made go back to perf orming comics hosts don’t take any of the tips\, chance to be a feature! LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Ridgefield Craft brewing\, 120 N 3rd ave\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 9864 2\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pussyguns DTSTART:20260705T030000Z DTEND:20260705T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10034679-1783195200-1783202400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Comedy & karaoke @ Heroes cafe Thursday & Saturdays from 8 – 10pm \nFree hosted by Aunty Gramaw LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Heroes Cafe\, 1440 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Night at Hawaiian Vapor DTSTART:20260705T033000Z DTEND:20260705T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10032078-1783197000-1783202400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Come watch a hilarious night of comedy\, amongst people enjoyi ng a cold beer… and enough vape clouds to trick Google Maps into thinkin g it’s overcast. \nOpen Mic competition following the show. The winner o f the mic gets a spot on the following show. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Hawaiian Vapor\, Parking lot\, 9411 NE Hwy 99 # 3\, VANCOUVER\, W ASHINGTON\, 98665 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer A.F. Comedy DTSTART:20260705T033000Z DTEND:20260705T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10018305-1783197000-1783204200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A Queer Comedy Variety Show highlighting the most talented que er comics\, storytellers\, and musicians in town. Follow QueerAFComedy on Instagram for show details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Covert Cafe\, 803 SE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Covert Cafe Mic DTSTART:20260705T043000Z DTEND:20260705T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10026144-1783200600-1783206000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic follows weekly 9PM showcase. In-person signups at 9:30\, M ic at 10pm. Hosted by Aaron Thomas. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Covert Cafe\, 803 SE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Nights @ Al’s Den DTSTART:20260705T050000Z DTEND:20260705T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10017671-1783202400-1783207800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:One More Set Open mic DTSTART:20260705T060000Z DTEND:20260705T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10037536-1783206000-1783258200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Portland… what are you doing at 11:30 PM on a Saturday? \nMa king good life decisions? …Gross. \nStarting April 4th \nFirst Saturdays : Comedy Showcase at 11 PM\, then an Open Mic. \nEvery other Saturday: Ope n Mic at 11:30 PM. \nSo if you’re awake\, sober\, high\, or avoiding you r ex… \nCome watch comedy. \nOr sign up and ruin your own night. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Tik Toki Deli and Lounge\, 11239 SE division st\, Portland X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Look With Me DTSTART:20260705T190000Z DTEND:20260705T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001538-1783252800-1783263600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Your eyes\, your ideas\, one artwork at a time. Slow your pace in the galleries and join a Look With Me conversation. These 20-minute\, drop-in sessions focus on one artwork\, just enough time to notice things you might normally breeze past. Our volunteer guides invite your perspecti ve\, spark questions\, and help the whole group see something new. \n\n\n\ nSessions take place every 30 minutes from Noon to 3 p.m. Look for signs i n the galleries to join.  \n\n\n\nCome for one session or stay for a few. You’ll be surprised by what you start to notice. \n\n\n\nThird Sundays: Look With Me + Art in ASLOnce a month\, some sessions are led in American Sign Language (ASL) and others in English. Every session includes ASL/Eng lish interpretation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Bigger Splash DTSTART:20260705T210000Z DTEND:20260705T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001510-1783260000-1783267200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A Bigger Splash (2015) Directed by Luca Guadagnino. 2hr 5min. Rated R. \n\n\n\nCatch A Bigger Splash (2015)\, guest programmed by Emily Katz and featured as part of our film series Pretty\, Witty and Gay—in c onversation with the David Hockney exhibition. This Luca Guadagnino film i s loosely inspired by Jacques Deray’s 1969 film La Piscine—also featur ed in this series.  \n\n\n\nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films\, and films exhi bited don’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses\, trailers\, and other links on our w ebsite\, further information about content and age-appropriateness for spe cific films can be found on sites like Common Sense Media\, IMDb\, and Do esTheDogDie.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kelly’s Comedy Open Mic DTSTART:20260705T223000Z DTEND:20260706T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10000381-1783265400-1783274400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign up at 3:30\, mic starts at 4PM and runs until 6 PM. Only two blocks from Max Line! Hosted by Jono Jokes\, mic in side room – no cover! LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Kelly’s Olympian\, 426 SW Washington St.\, Portland\, OR\, 9720 4\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Raiders of the Lost Ark DTSTART:20260705T230000Z DTEND:20260706T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001572-1783267200-1783274400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kickstand Improv Jam DTSTART:20260706T003000Z DTEND:20260706T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10020179-1783272600-1783279800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:*** This event is for students & performers  to practice. All attendees should expect to participate. A ticket is not required. This is not for a general audience and is not a show. ****\n\nThe Kickstand impro v jams welcome all PDX improv students and performers to get reps on stage \, practice their scene work\, and meet folks in the community. All levels welcome! Hosted by the Kickstand Faculty and community leaders.Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. \nJams are free to attend for all\, but we al ways welcome donations at the door to help support our programs. \n\nJam p erformers are expected to abide by Kickstand’s Community Accountability Policy and Non Harassment Policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paddy’s Bar & Grill Open Mic DTSTART:20260706T011500Z DTEND:20260706T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10000903-1783275300-1783285200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday. Message host Dan Wiancko for a spot\, or in-pers on signups at 6:15. Mic starts at 6:45. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Paddy’s Bar & Grill\, 65 SW Yamhill St.\, Portland\, OR\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ambassador Lounge Open Mic DTSTART:20260706T014500Z DTEND:20260706T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10010734-1783277100-1783285200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sign ups 6:45pm\, Mic @ 7:00pm. Hosted by Amir Kat. \nEvery Su nday at the @ambassadorpdx\n7-9pm\nOpen Mic Comedy with Interviews! \nWatc h comics from Portland and beyond work on new material and see if they hav e something interesting to say off-stage as they get interviewed by your h ost\, Amir Kat. \nDo you have a set you’ve been wanting to try? Have som ething interesting you want to talk about? \nDrop in and sign up! \nKaraok e starts at 9pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Ambassador Lounge\, 4744 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom DTSTART:20260706T020000Z DTEND:20260706T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001573-1783278000-1783285200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Church of The Damned DTSTART:20260706T020000Z DTEND:20260706T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10011468-1783278000-1783285200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Step inside. This isn’t salvation—it’s confession with n o absolution. A comedy show where we rip open our darkest secrets\, the on es that’d get us excommunicated from heaven and laughed out of hell. Rel igious trauma? Check. Accidental cult membership? Sure. Started one on pur pose? Even better. We’re talking fire-and-brimstone childhoods\, prayers that never got answered\, and the kind of sins that keep you up at night. No redemption\, no rules—just raw\, gritty stories that burn going down . This is Church of the Damned. Welcome to the reckoning. Where the only d ivine comedy is the one we’re living in.  Art by @slutfame.studio LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Home Evening Mic DTSTART:20260706T020000Z DTEND:20260706T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10035386-1783278000-1783285200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday! Great sandwiches full bar and nice stage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:The NoshPit sandwich bar\, 1914 N Killingsworth\, Portland\, Or\, 97217 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Closet Cases DTSTART:20260706T023000Z DTEND:20260706T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10011648-1783279800-1783287000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A Queer Comedy Storytelling Showcase hosted by Juliet Mylan. C omedians take the stage and share personal stories that don’t fit into c lassic tight fives. Come laugh\, cry\, cringe\, and cheer with these funny and often heartwarming stories from within the LGBTQ+ community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Fuse Theater\, 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd.\, Portland\, 97215\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Curious Sunday Mic DTSTART:20260706T033000Z DTEND:20260706T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10002151-1783283400-1783290600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every first and third Sunday of the month. Five minute sets\, endless possibilities\, and all styles of comedy welcome. Mic at 8:30PM. I n-person sign-ups at 8:00PM. Hosted by Aimee Sinclair. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Curious Comedy Theater\, 5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd\, Portla nd\, OR\, 97211\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Off The Page Open Mic DTSTART:20260706T033000Z DTEND:20260706T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10002579-1783283400-1783290600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Message host Jarrel Newsome for a spot\, or in-person signups at 8:30. Mic starts at 9. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:The Sports Page\, 8590 SW Hall Blvd. #6407\, Beaverton\, OR\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:One More Set Open mic DTSTART:20260706T060000Z DTEND:20260706T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10037537-1783292400-1783344600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Portland… what are you doing at 11:30 PM on a Saturday? \nMa king good life decisions? …Gross. \nStarting April 4th \nFirst Saturdays : Comedy Showcase at 11 PM\, then an Open Mic. \nEvery other Saturday: Ope n Mic at 11:30 PM. \nSo if you’re awake\, sober\, high\, or avoiding you r ex… \nCome watch comedy. \nOr sign up and ruin your own night. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Tik Toki Deli and Lounge\, 11239 SE division st\, Portland X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Jam! // Design a Video Game Using Stop Motion Animation (ages 11 – 15) - SOLD OUT DTSTART:20260706T170000Z DTEND:20260710T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001330-1783332000-1783701000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Camp overview\n\n\n\nStep inside a game studio and build a wor ld together. Guided by teaching artist and game designer Ian Levesque\, ca mpers will work in teams modeled after an indie game studio to develop an exploration-based video game from concept to prototype. \n\n\n\nWorking as a creative team\, youth will practice sharing ideas\, giving and receivin g feedback\, and revising their work through multiple iterations. They’l l gain experience with character animation\, environment and level design\ , concept art\, and scriptwriting while strengthening collaboration and pr oblem-solving skills. Youth will explore core animation principles includi ng how characters and environments come to life and enhance the player exp erience through anticipation\, secondary action\, timing\, and staging. \n \n\n\nBy the end of the week\, the group produces a playable game prototyp e and a short game trailer. The camp ends with a celebratory showcase wher e family and friends are invited to play-test the game and experience the creative process in action. \n\n\n\nIdeal for young game enthusiasts\, thi s camp empowers youth to turn big ideas into interactive worlds while buil ding confidence and skills that support future learning in media arts and technology. \n\n\n\n\nregister for game jam\n\n\n\n\nAbout the teaching ar tist\n\n\n\n\n\nIan enjoys finding ways to combine traditional animation m ethods with modern technologies\, resurfacing nostalgia and emphasizing wh imsy and fun. He has experience in Stop-motion animation\, character desig n and game development\, releasing games on platforms like itch.io\, Ninte ndo Switch\, and Steam. His most recent project\, ‘Electrobasis’ was m ade alongside the highschoolers he teaches! LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT\, 934 SW Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:El Oh Hell Open Mic DTSTART:20260706T233000Z DTEND:20260707T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10023606-1783355400-1783360800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Free drink + slice of pizza for comics! Mic from 4-6pm. Hosted by Bryan Withawhy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Dante’s\, 350 W. Burnside\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Material DTSTART:20260707T003000Z DTEND:20260707T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10003102-1783359000-1783371600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 5:30\, mic from at 6-9pm. Hosted by A lice Carrier. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Coffee Beer\, 4142 SE 42nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Donnell's Don't Tell Open Mic DTSTART:20260707T010000Z DTEND:20260707T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10033727-1783360800-1783368000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Donnell’s Don’t Tell OPEN MIC comedy every Monday. \nSign ups at 6:00pm. \nShow at 6:30-8:00pm  hosted by Mike Lowry. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Donnell’s Bar\, 813 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Job Fair DTSTART:20260707T010000Z DTEND:20260707T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10024236-1783360800-1783371600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 5:30\, mic from at 6-9pm\; 5 min sets . Hosted by Tony Fantozzi. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Donnell’s Bar\, 813 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:This Is An Awesome Comedy Show with Sean Jordan\, Kyle Kinane\, Su san Rice\, Jordan Casner\, and David Tveite DTSTART:20260707T013000Z DTEND:20260707T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10039677-1783362600-1783373400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Kyle Kinane\, Sean Jordan\, Susan Rice\, Jordan Casner\, and D avid Tveite are teaming up in support of the new feature-length documentar y film\, This Is An Awesome Rock Show. \nAll proceeds from This Is An Awe some Comedy Show support the completion of the documentary\, now in post-p roduction. This Is An Awesome Rock Show documents the months-long creatio n of an epic\, multimedia rock concert paying tribute to Talking Heads’ legendary concert film Stop Making Sense and featuring artists with intel lectual and developmental disabilities at Revolution Hall in 2023. They do n’t want to inspire you. They want to rock you. \nDoors at 6:30pm\, Sho w at 7:00pm. 21+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Show Bar\, 1300 SE Stark St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Carts! DTSTART:20260707T020000Z DTEND:20260707T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10022284-1783364400-1783369800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Mic from 7:00-8:30pm. Hosted by Devi Kirsch. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:University Food Carts\, 616 SW College St.\, Portland\, 97201\, U nited States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haymaker Open Mic DTSTART:20260707T020000Z DTEND:20260707T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10004208-1783364400-1783371600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 7 – Mic starts at 8. Hosted Matt Br own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Haymaker\, 1233 N. Killingsworth St.\, Portland\, OR\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Murder Casserole LIVE DTSTART:20260707T020000Z DTEND:20260707T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10012089-1783364400-1783371600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A true crime talkshow featuring a panel of comics followed by Murder The Mic: a short standup showcase featuring dark material. Watch pa st shows. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Covert Cafe\, 803 SE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The New Stuff DTSTART:20260707T020000Z DTEND:20260707T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10028519-1783364400-1783371600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:“THE NEW STUFF is your weekly front-row seat to raw\, unfilt ered stand-up comedy. Every week\, local favorites and touring pros try ou t brand-new material—sometimes sharing jokes for the very first time. Be part of the creative process as comedians craft fresh bits\, some of whic h may never be heard again.\nYou might recognize faces from Netflix\, Hulu \, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Helium Comedy Studios\, and more. Admission is fr ee\; tips are strongly encouraged to keep the laughs coming. \nChris Hudso n (Leave Your Troubles at The Door\, @chriees on Instagram) hosts THE NEW STUFF\, pulling back the curtain on how great comedy is born—don’t mis s it! 7 PM Mondays at the historic McMenamins Al’s Den. Contact newstuff als@gmail.com for bookings. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laugh Basement DTSTART:20260707T023000Z DTEND:20260707T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10011876-1783366200-1783373400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:The Goodfoot Lounge\, 2845 SE Stark St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:It’s Gonna Be Okay DTSTART:20260707T030000Z DTEND:20260707T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T062807Z UID:10012518-1783368000-1783375200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T062807Z LOCATION:Eastburn Public House\, 1800 E Burnside St.\, Portland\, OR\, 972 14\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Underbar Open Mic DTSTART:20260707T030000Z DTEND:20260707T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T122843Z UID:10003686-1783368000-1783378800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups every Monday from 5-6. List posted around 7. Mi c starts at 8. \nHosted by Juan Duran. Signing up is not a guaranteed spot ! \nMonthly Showcase every 3rd Friday | Schedule + Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T122843Z LOCATION:Underbar (Vancouver\, WA)\, 1701 1/2 Broadway St.\, Vancouver\, W A\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheerful Tortoise Open Mic DTSTART:20260707T040000Z DTEND:20260707T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T122843Z UID:10022019-1783371600-1783377000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 8:30 – Mic starts at 9. Feature com ic at 10pm. Hosted by Milo Loza. LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T122843Z LOCATION:Cheerful Tortoise\, 1939 SW 6th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Advanced Fiction Workshop DTSTART:20260708T010000Z DTEND:20260708T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005710-1783447200-1783454400@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This class is for fiction writers who have already made signif icant progress on novels\, novellas\, or short stories. This six-week work shop will offer in-depth guidance to students on their fiction writing pro jects. We will follow the traditional workshop model with two modification s. \nThe first modification is that students will have the opportunity to share additional context about their projects and the level of feedback t hey wish to receive. They will also have the option of submitting outlines and ideas in the place of manuscript pages. The second modification is th at there will be an extra emphasis on targeted feedback from the workshop leader. \nIn our first class\, we’ll get to know each other and our int erests as fiction writers. Each student will introduce their project and h ighlight which aspects of fiction craft they hope to study during our work shop. In our subsequent classes\, we will workshop two student submissions per session. Student submissions can be up to 5\,000 words. \nAfter six w eeks\, each student will leave this class with a fresh perspective on thei r work-in-progress as well as insights into the art of fiction gleaned fro m our workshop discussions. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and backg round. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot avai lable. \nPlease apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Lia isons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Li terary Arts. \nApply here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hallway PDX Open Mic DTSTART:20260708T020000Z DTEND:20260708T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T122843Z UID:10038735-1783450800-1783454400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Come out to Hallwa y PDX\, Portland’s The Shining themed karaoke bar every Tuesday from 7-8 pm for our comedy open mic! LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T122843Z LOCATION:Hallway PDX\, 20 NW 3rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United Stat es X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lazy Day for Comedy DTSTART:20260708T020000Z DTEND:20260708T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T122843Z UID:10013315-1783450800-1783458000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T122843Z LOCATION:Lazy Days Brewing\, 2326 N. Flint\, Portland\, OR\, 97227\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Montavilla Station Open Mic DTSTART:20260708T020000Z DTEND:20260708T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T122843Z UID:10004469-1783450800-1783461600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups\, mic starts at 7 w/ 3 minute sets.\nThe Google Doc is posted at 12pm on Lucas Copp’s Facebook & Instagram. LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T122843Z LOCATION:Montavilla Station\, 417 SE 80th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Helium Comedy Club Open Mic DTSTART:20260708T023000Z DTEND:20260708T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T122843Z UID:10004730-1783452600-1783463400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person signups from 6-7. List posted in bar around 7:30. Mi c starts at 8. Rotating hosts. Check Helium website for dates (schedule su bject to change) LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T122843Z LOCATION:Helium Comedy Club\, 1510 SE 9th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:the tiny mic DTSTART:20260708T030000Z DTEND:20260708T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T122843Z UID:10038049-1783454400-1783461600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:comedy open mic upstairs at the hotel vintage downtown. 8-10pm (may move to thurs or friday in the deep future) LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T122843Z LOCATION:Hotel Vintage\, 627 SW Washington St.\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Firkin Tavern Open Mic DTSTART:20260708T043000Z DTEND:20260708T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T182843Z UID:10005513-1783459800-1783465200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic starts at 9:30. Message host Kellie Irwin for spots (add t o ensure message is seen). LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T182843Z LOCATION:Firkin Tavern\, 1937 SE 11th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mike Copperman in conversation with Margaret Malone DTSTART:20260709T013000Z DTEND:20260709T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005742-1783535400-1783539000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome write r Michael Copperman to celebrate the launch of their book\, Seeking Kenny.  Coppermen will be joined in conversation by Margaret Malone. \n\nAbout t he book: \nKenny Cox devoted his life to wrestling: winning ten Oregon cha mpionships in collegiate\, freestyle\, and Greco-Roman\, and five junior n ational championships. But when his college career came to a close\, Cox r ealized he wasn’t sure who he was or how to go about living his life. A few years later\, he walked from Oregon to Mexico and back\, and upon his return\, sold his house and flew to Kauai\, where he ventured deep into th e wilderness and survived seventy days without supplies. Just weeks after reemerging from the wild\, he died at the age of thirty-one. \nMichael Cop perman considers the life and untimely death of Cox\, reconstructing memor ies of his former training partner with the help of Cox’s family\, frien ds\, fans\, and fellow wrestlers. Seeking Kenny is\, in part\, an ode to a storied athlete. But it’s also a cautionary tale about the mental and bodily extremes Cox demanded for his achievements. Copperman asks what it means to live past one’s “glory days\,” and what roles loss\, grief \, faith\, and memory play when athletes leave pieces of themselves behind . LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Disco Ball Mic DTSTART:20260709T014500Z DTEND:20260709T044500Z DTSTAMP:20260706T062652Z UID:10005834-1783536300-1783547100@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sign ups 6:45pm\, Mic @ 7:00pm. Hosted by Colin Mattox & Bulld og Comedy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T062652Z LOCATION:Ambassador Lounge\, 4744 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tough Shit with Oregon Humanities DTSTART:20260709T020000Z DTEND:20260709T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001574-1783537200-1783544400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fresh Faces DTSTART:20260709T020000Z DTEND:20260709T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10013888-1783537200-1783544400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lady Killers DTSTART:20260709T020000Z DTEND:20260709T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10036875-1783537200-1783544400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Lady Killers\, hosted by Devan Daily and Ally J Ward (Portland ’s Funniest Person 2025)\, is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring w omen\, queer\, trans\, and nonbinary comedians in Portland and beyond! Eve ry second Wednesday at Show Bar (at Revolution Hall) starting at 7pm. Make it a date night\, a girl’s night\, or make new friends at this inclusiv e comedy show! Tickets are $10 available at revolutionhall.com! LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Show Bar\, 1300 SE Stark St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hosted by Jamal Coleman and Zoe Schwartz: The 4 x 20s Comedy Show (seated show) DTSTART:20260709T020000Z DTEND:20260709T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10039685-1783537200-1783549800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Four nationally touring comedians each deliver sharp 20-minute sets. Featuring credits from Netflix\, Tubi\, Laugh After Dark\, Willamet te Week Top 5\, and a Grammy-considered special. \nHosted by: Jamal Colema n & Zoe Schwartz LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:The Get Down\, 680 SE 6th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Night @ Shanahan’s DTSTART:20260709T030000Z DTEND:20260709T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10021485-1783540800-1783548000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic is every Wednesday w/ in-person sign ups at 7:30. Mic star ts at 8:00.\nHosted by Sean Grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Shanahan’s Bar & Grill\, 209 W. McLoughlin Blvd.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YAMS DTSTART:20260709T050000Z DTEND:20260709T065900Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10021752-1783548000-1783555140@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic is every Wednesday w/ in-person sign ups at 9:45. Mic star ts at 10:00.\nHosted by Colin Mattox. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Yamhill Pub\, 223 SW Yamhill St.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creating Culture and Investment in Portland through Art & Sports DTSTART:20260709T180000Z DTEND:20260709T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001595-1783594800-1783598400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A conversation exploring the transformative cultural and econo mic impact of art and sports in shaping Portland’s future. \n\n\n\nAs pa rt of the Portland Arts Week Symposium on Art\, Sports\, Culture and Busin ess\, this conversation examines the powerful role that art and sports pla y in driving cultural vitality\, economic growth\, and community investmen t. \n\n\n\nJoin leaders from the worlds of sports\, philanthropy\, arts\, and business for a discussion on how creative and athletic institutions ca n work together to strengthen Portland’s identity\, attract investment\, and build a more vibrant future. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n\nLisa Bhatha l Merage\, Managing Partner\, RAJ Sports\n\n\n\nJim Etzel\, CEO\, Sport Or egon\n\n\n\nJohn Goodwin\, Director of Community Philanthropy\, Portland A rt Museum\n\n\n\n\nModerated by:Candace Beeke\, Publisher and President\, Portland Business Journal \n\n\n\nAdmission to the Portland Art Museum gal leries is not included and can be purchased at the front desk for a redu ced price. Tickets only grant admission to this event in the Whitsell Aud itorium during the scheduled lecture. \n\n\n\nRelated events\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenings & exp eriences\n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n A League of Their Own x Portland Arts Wee k \n \n \n \n \n \n Gender neutral restrooms \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n Wheelchair accessible restrooms \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 3530 SE Division St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenings & experie nces\n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n Bring It On x Portland Arts Week \ n \n \n \n \n \n Gender ne utral restrooms \n \n \n \n Gene ral accessibility \n \n \n \n Wh eelchair accessible restrooms \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 3 530 SE Division St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenings & experiences\n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n Bend It Like Beckham x Portland Arts Week \n \n \n \n \n \n Gender neutral restrooms \n \n \n \n General a ccessibility \n \n \n \n Wheelch air accessible restrooms \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 26\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 3530 S E Division St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenings & experiences\n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n Give Me the Ball! x Portland Arts Week \n \n \n \n \n \n Gender neutral restroo ms \n \n \n \n General accessibi lity \n \n \n \n Wheelchair acce ssible restrooms \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 26\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 3530 SE Divisi on St. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Collecting the Game DTSTART:20260709T213000Z DTEND:20260709T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001596-1783607400-1783611000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:How the rise of the professional athlete art collector is rede fining art as both an asset class and a form of cultural influence. \n\n\n \nCollecting the Game \n\n\n\nAs part of the Portland Arts Week Symposium on Art\, Sports\, Culture and Business\, Collecting the Game explores the growing influence of professional athletes in the art world and the evolvi ng role of art as both an investment and cultural currency. \n\n\n\nJoin N ew York based art advisor and collector Gardy St. Fleur in conversation wi th Sonja Moro\, Art Services Specialist for Bank of America\, for a discus sion on collecting\, stewardship\, and the ways art intersects with wealth \, identity\, influence\, and legacy. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n\nGardy S t. Fleur\, New York-based Art Advisor and Collector\n\n\n\nSonja Moro\, Ar t Services Specialist\, Bank of America\n\n\n\n\nAdmission to the Portland Art Museum galleries is not included and can be purchased at the front desk for a reduced price. Tickets only grant admission to this event in t he Whitsell Auditorium during the scheduled lecture. \n\n\n\nRelated event s\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n S creenings & experiences\n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n A League of Their Own x Po rtland Arts Week \n \n \n \n \n \n Gender neutral restrooms \n \n \ n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n Wheelchair accessible restrooms \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 12\, 2026 \n \ n \n \n 3530 SE Division St. \n \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scree nings & experiences\n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n Bring It On x Portland Arts We ek \n \n \n \n \n \n Gender neutral restrooms \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n Wheelchair accessible restrooms \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 3530 SE Division St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenings & experi ences\n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n Bend It Like Beckham x Portland Arts Week \n \n \n \n \n \n Gender neutral restrooms \n \n \n \n General accessibility \n \n \n \n Wheelchair accessible restrooms \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Jul 26\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 3530 SE Division St. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenings & experiences \n x Tomorrow Theater\n \n \n \n \n Give Me the Ball! x Portland Arts Week \n \n \n \n \n \n Gender neutral restrooms \n \n \n \n Ge neral accessibility \n \n \n \n Wheelchair accessible restrooms \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jul 26\, 2026 \n \n \n \n 3530 SE Division St. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Los Hongos Open Myc DTSTART:20260710T000000Z DTEND:20260710T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10038378-1783616400-1783623600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Comedians\, musicians\, poets – bring whatever you got and l et’s have a good time! \nCome enjoy good food\, fun beverages (including kava and functional mushroom elixirs)\, and great entertainment! LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Los Hongos Cafe and Plant Bar X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carmen Maria Machado: Her Body And Other Parties and In the Dream House DTSTART:20260710T010000Z DTEND:20260710T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005670-1783620000-1783627200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This Delve for Writers will use Machado’s short stories and memoir as a jumping off point for our own horror and fairy tale infused fi ction and non-fiction writing. We will find the surreal within the mundane details of life and celebrate that. This four week class will be organize d thematically. Each week will feature close reading of the techniques and approaches that make Machado’s writing leap from the page and then the second hour will be time to write to a prompt and discuss and share writin g. \nReading Schedule \nWeek 1 Sex and Death \nReadings: “Inventory” and “Especially Heinous” from Her Body. “Romance Novel\,” “Lesb ian Cult Classic\,” and “Death Wish” from In the Dream House \nWriti ng prompt: Write your own story in the form of a pop culture summary or us e the structure of an inventory or list to describe an experience. \nWeek 2 Appetite \nReadings: “Real Women Have Bodies” from Her Body. “Fir st Thanksgiving\,” “Stoner Comedy\,” and “Memory Palace” from I n the Dream House. \nWriting prompt: Write a short horror tale with food at the center of it. \nWeek 3 Cabin in the Woods \nReadings: “Cabin in the Woods\,” “Nightmare on Elm Street\,” “Cosmic Horror\,” and “Demonic Possession” from In the Dream House. \nWriting Prompt: Write about a place that scares you in the second person \nWeek 4 Choose Your O wn Adventure \nReadings: Come to class ready to share anything from Her Bo dy or In the Dream House that we haven’t discussed yet. We will also cho ose a writing prompt that emerges from those discussions.\n\nDelve for Wri ters is an occasional Literary Arts seminar series focused on close readin gs of literature to analyze craft\, structure\, and style\, designed for w riters to apply these tools to their own work. \nAccess Program\nWe want o ur writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can pre sent obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class an d seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least o ne access spot available. \nPlease apply here for access rate tuition. Con tact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. \nLiais on position\nEvery in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has one li aison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. I f you are a liaison for a class or seminar\, the full amount of your tuiti on is covered by Literary Arts. \nApply here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Fish x Lesbian Cinema Club DTSTART:20260710T020000Z DTEND:20260710T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001575-1783623600-1783630800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Velodrome Indie Improv DTSTART:20260710T020000Z DTEND:20260710T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10035147-1783623600-1783627200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portlands best and br ightest indie teams! \n\nEvery week you’ll see 3 different teams\, each bringing their unique forms\, flavors\, and a whole lot of funny. \nUpcomi ng Lineups: \nFebruary 19th: Mommy’s Favorites\, The Kickstand Faculty\n February 26th: Ooh La La \n\nMonthly Rotating Anchor Teams:\n\nAngels No W ings – 1st Thursdays\nBrown Sugar – 2nd Thursdays\nMommy’s Favorit es – 3rd Thursdays\nOoh La La – 4th Thursdays\n\n\nAngels No Wings i s Cami Zea\, Daisy Claire\, Emily Bolcik\, Kate Cockrill\, Kaz Shepherd\, Maddie Zenk\, Madeleine Arana\, Reed Emerson\, and Renee Lo Sapio \nMommy ’s Favorites is David Hoffman\, Lisa Wheeler\, Eiley Morrison\, Corinne Johnston\, Jessica Poundstone\, Gabri Chodosh\, Stewart Green\, and Stefan ie Harmon \nBrown Sugar is Alé Martinez\, D’Guar Herrera\, Dyvisha Gord on\, Laz Romankiw\, Michelle Dorantes\, Monel\, Nicholle Ortiz\, Tali Afla gue\, and Toby Brim \nOoh La La is AJ Park\, Ayano Healy\, Bimpe Adewusi\, Catherine Retica\, Heather “Magenta” Ferguson\, Taby Ammari\, Yoshina Okamoto \n\n\n***This show is free to current students who present a stud ent ID card at the door*** LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DOUGH DTSTART:20260710T020000Z DTEND:20260710T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10036935-1783623600-1783629000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A weekly comedy show hosted by Adam Pasi\, Sam Whiteley\, and Zachary Clark. Tickets are available online. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Mississippi Pizza\, 3552 N Mississippi Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 9722 7\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Al’s Den Mic DTSTART:20260710T023000Z DTEND:20260710T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T122652Z UID:10007001-1783625400-1783632600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday\, signups at 7:30 | Hosted by Brandon Lyons\, Mic starts at 8pm w/ 5 min sets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122652Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chill N Fill Comedy DTSTART:20260710T030000Z DTEND:20260710T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T002806Z UID:10015143-1783627200-1783634400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Dogs welcome! Follow @ChillNfillComedy for lineups and full de tails. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T002806Z LOCATION:Chill N Fill\, 5215 N Lombard St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy on Tap DTSTART:20260710T030000Z DTEND:20260710T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10015356-1783627200-1783634400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preach! DTSTART:20260710T030000Z DTEND:20260710T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10015464-1783627200-1783634400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Follow @preachcomedyshow for lineups and full details. \n$15 a t door\, $10 online presale LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Pope House Bourbon Lounge\, 2075 NW Glisan St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lyrics & Laughter DTSTART:20260710T030000Z DTEND:20260710T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10015725-1783627200-1783634400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A Variey Music/Comedy Show! \nTickets: $10 Suggested Donation LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Pope House Bourbon Lounge\, 2075 NW Glisan St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harold Night DTSTART:20260710T033000Z DTEND:20260710T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10034266-1783629000-1783632600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Three of Kickstand’s Harold teams performing classic improv comedy. What makes it classic? Scenes featuring oddball characters\, stran ge situations\, big emotions\, and magical connections all made up complet ely on the spot from your one word suggestion! \n\nThe Harold is a quinte ssential improv comedy form developed and honed at theaters like iO\, UCB\ , and Second City. Google it if you must… but all you really need to kn ow is that its gonna be a night of great comedy from Kickstand’s rising talent! \nThe Teams:\n\nLight Lunch\n\nAyano Healy\, Dyvisha Gordon\, Etha n Manthey\, J Morelan\, Jeff DeWan\, Julien Cole\, Lucas Salazar\, Yoshina Okamoto\n\n\nNice-Nice\n\nAle Martinez\, Alexander Parrish\, Catherine Ol son\, Emily Bolcik\, Joe Arthur\, Madeleine Arana\, Mars Rubietta\, Taby A mmari\n\n\nSick Burn\n\nAJ Park\, Amirra Patterson\, Catherine Retica\, Em ma Vaitkus\, Greg Philippi\, Imani\, Luca Baggs\, Taylor Ihn\n\n\n\n\n2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holey Schtick DTSTART:20260710T040000Z DTEND:20260710T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10026728-1783630800-1783638000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Weekly comedy open mic with rotating hosts\, Heather Styles an d JONO James. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Low Bar\, 724 East Burnside St.\, Portland\, 97214\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:My Father's Place Open Mic DTSTART:20260710T040000Z DTEND:20260710T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10039358-1783630800-1783639800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign ups at 8:30. Mic starts at 9:00. Hosted by Mic hael Phelps. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:My Father’s Place\, 532 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Friday DTSTART:20260710T234500Z DTEND:20260711T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10008308-1783701900-1783710000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups at 10 AM every Friday. \nSignup link. In person signups at 4:45. Mic runs from 5-7.\nHosted by Logan Loughmiller. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Turn Turn Turn\, 8 NE Killingsworth St.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tits Up Comedy Open Mic DTSTART:20260711T000000Z DTEND:20260711T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10025087-1783702800-1783710000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd & 4th Friday. Mic from 5-7pm | Hosted by Aimee Sincl air and Erica Figeroa. \nTits Up is a women focused open mic. Limited spot s for dudes to prioritize women comics & creating community. 3-4 minutes. Hosted by Aimee Sinclair & a rotating guest host. Sign up at titsupcomedy. com starting the day before at 5pm & close at 2pm day of\, curated list po sted on Aimee’s Instagram stories around 3pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Alberta Street Pub\, 1036 NE Alberta St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:You\, Me\, and the People We Made Up DTSTART:20260711T020000Z DTEND:20260711T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10039682-1783710000-1783713600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Real life married couple and seasoned sketch performers Alonya and Marc Lowe combine forces in this two person sketch show interweaving original characters in different stages of relationships with painfully tr ue and funny stories from their real relationship. \nAlonya and Marc first performed this show in 2019 at Westside Comedy Theater in Los Angeles jus t a few months after getting married. The show has since evolved and in 20 24 they took it on the road performing to sold out audiences at Portland S ketch Comedy Festival\, Denver Sketch Fest\, and Omaha Comedy Festival. \n You\, Me\, and the People We Made Up is sure to surprise and delight with its unique blend of irreverence\, relatability\, and most of all fun. This is one you don’t want to miss. One night only! \nWritten & Starring\nMa rc Lowe\nAlonya Lowe \nDirected by\nMichael Zimmer LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conversational Lube DTSTART:20260711T020000Z DTEND:20260711T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10032487-1783710000-1783717200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Conversational Lube: the FIRST live comedy dating show! LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nom Nom Open Mic DTSTART:20260711T023000Z DTEND:20260711T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10039028-1783711800-1783720800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:🎤😂 Nom Nom Open Mic: Comedy Night is here! 😂🎤\nRot ating hosts Jess Kapinaris and Umi Om at Nom Nom Asian Tapas and Bar\, thi s is your sign to laugh louder\, eat better\, and vibe harder. \nComedians get 3 minutes to bring the heat \, whether you’re testing new jokes or just pulling up for a good time\, this night is for you.\n7:30 pm ish in-p erson sign up\, 8 pm ish open-mic. \n🗓 Fridays (Weekly) \n⏰ 7:30 PM i n-person signups\n8:00 pm Mic Start\n📍 Nom Nom Asian Tapas and Bar | 52 4 NW 14th Ave Portland\, OR 97209 \nGood food. Big laughs. Real community. \nPull up\, tapa the mic\, and let’s make it a night 🎶✨ \n#ComedyNi ghtPDX #PortlandComedy #OpenMicComedy #LaughAndEat #PDXEvents \nNew locati on:\nNom Nom Tapas (previously Nom Nom Wings) \n  \nartist: Jessica Miral rio @peli.mira LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Nom Nom Asian Tapas and Bar | 524 NW 14th Ave Portland\, OR 97209 \, Asian Tapas and Bar | 524 NW 14th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2 Cent Fridays DTSTART:20260711T030000Z DTEND:20260711T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002602Z UID:10022547-1783713600-1783720800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:2 Cent Fridays Open Mic Night…We got Poets ..We got comedian s…We got people just telling us about their day & that’s cool too …C ome Pregame wit cha folks & let’s start our weekends off right. \nhttps: //www.instagram.com/p/DYSbZrXiOkV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlOD BiNWFlZA== LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002602Z LOCATION:Alberta Street Pub\, 1036 NE Alberta St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chuckle Fucker DTSTART:20260711T033000Z DTEND:20260711T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T122728Z UID:10039680-1783715400-1783719000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:It’s 2014 in Reno\, Nevada. Naomi dreams of becoming a World Famous Feminist Comedian\, but she’s hiding behind a deep\, dark secret –she’s a “Chuckle Fucker”\, a groupie\, a fraud. Can she transcend her reputation to realize her destiny as an artist\, or will she succumb to her vices and crumble under the pressure of the patriarchal entertainme nt industry? \nFrom the Tumblr-rotted mind of comedian\, writer\, and prod ucer Naomi Dixon (@phatbjork\, co-creator and producer of The Astrolo-show )\, Chuckle Fucker explores the wildly hilarious highs and the poignant an d cringy lows of sleeping your way to the bottom of the Reno comedy scene PMT (pre-“Me Too”)\, baby! \nShowgirls meets I Think You Should Leave meets GIRLS. Grab your American Apparel tote bag and strap in for a night of character solo sketch\, clowning\, stand-up comedy\, jungian shadow\, a nd painful vulnerability. Directed by Diana Kolsky (co-creator and produce r of The Astrolo-show\, @the_astrolo_show). \nCW: this show contains refer ences to canceled male comedians and explores themes of sexual trauma. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T122728Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Nights @ Al’s Den DTSTART:20260711T050000Z DTEND:20260711T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T122805Z UID:10017150-1783720800-1783726200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122805Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Funhouse Lounge Mic DTSTART:20260711T063000Z DTEND:20260711T083000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T122805Z UID:10010995-1783726200-1783733400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign ups at 11:30. Mic starts at midnight. Hosted by Matt Franco. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122805Z LOCATION:Funhouse Lounge\, 2432 SE 11th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United Stat es X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asphalt Art Community Painting Day DTSTART:20260711T170000Z DTEND:20260712T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001523-1783764000-1783789200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us and The City Repair Project for a day of community cre ativity as we bring Yinka Ilori’s monumental asphalt artwork\, Mountains Full of Blessings\, to life! We’re creating a new plaza in the South Pa rk Blocks and need your help to make it happen. \n\n\n\nBecause Everybody is an Art Person\, this family-friendly “painting party” is designed f or all to enjoy—no matter your experience with a paint brush.  \n\n\n\n \nRegistered painters must be 5 years or older.\n\n\n\nWe’ll supply the paint\, tools\, water\, and snacks. Restrooms are available on-site.\n\n\n \nVolunteers can sign up for a one-hour time slot to contribute to this la sting neighborhood landmark.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration is full. You are st ill welcome to join us as a walk-up painter on July 11!  \n\n\n\n\nSign u p\n\n\n\n\nMountains Full of Blessings is a partnership with the Portland Bureau of Transportation\, the Portland Office of Arts and Culture\, and t he City Repair Project\, and is made possible by funding from Bloomberg Ph ilanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative and the Portland Office of Arts and Culture. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Performing Your Work: Practice for Public Readings DTSTART:20260711T170000Z DTEND:20260711T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005712-1783764000-1783771200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Are you terrified every time you’re asked to read your work aloud? Do you feel like you need to make your public readings more engagin g? You’ve worked hard on your writing and you want to bring it to your r eaders beyond the page. As writers\, we don’t often get much instruction in performing our work. Even as we give public readings\, make audio reco rdings\, and film our excerpts for the internet\, we’re often left to ou r own devices. In this course\, we’ll practice reading our work aloud\, incorporating theatrical techniques and exercises\, and experimenting with performance styles to bring our words to life for an audience. This cours e is suitable for writers of poetry\, fiction\, nonfiction\, and hybrid wo rk. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome. You’ll leave this c ourse with performance techniques\, practice reading aloud\, and a polishe d and rehearsed 5 minutes you can pull out at your next reading or open mi c. \nWe’ll begin by reading our work aloud to each other\, taking notes on how we feel while reading\, what we struggle with\, and what our goals are for performing our work. We’ll also learn a variety of techniques a nd exercises used by actors to warm up our voice and bodies\, expand our v ocal range\, and emote more freely as we read. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can pr esent obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class a nd seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply here for access rate tuition. Co ntact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. \nLiai son position\nEvery in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has one l iaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar\, the full amount of your tuit ion is covered by Literary Arts. \nApply here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dog Day Afternoon DTSTART:20260711T210000Z DTEND:20260711T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001511-1783778400-1783785600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Directed by Sidney Lumet. 2hr 10min. Rated R. \n\n\n\nCatch Dog Day Afternoon (1975)\, directed by Sidney Lumet \, featured as part of our film series Pretty\, Witty and Gay—in convers ation with the David Hockney exhibition. This complex\, queer film feature s a gritty\, naturalistic visual style\, and tells the story of botched ba nk robbery staged to pay for gender reassignment surgery.  \n\n\n\nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially trigg ering content in films\, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect t he views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopse s\, trailers\, and other links on our website\, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on sites l ike Common Sense Media\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDogDie.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Restorative Justice Showcase DTSTART:20260711T220000Z DTEND:20260712T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001576-1783782000-1783789200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The F*cks of Life DTSTART:20260711T230000Z DTEND:20260712T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T122805Z UID:10017945-1783785600-1783792800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:*Five 5-minute open mic spots available to first five in-perso n signups. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122805Z LOCATION:Covert Cafe\, 803 SE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leisurly Open Mic DTSTART:20260711T233000Z DTEND:20260712T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T122805Z UID:10012838-1783787400-1783794600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday – Mic is at 5pm with sign ups at 4:30pm. Host ed by Dan Stucky. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122805Z LOCATION:Leisure Public House\, 8002 N Lombard\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World x QDoc DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001577-1783796400-1783803600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Dogs: The Best Improv Comedy in Portland! DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T122805Z UID:10038995-1783796400-1783800000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, Kickstand unleashes the best improv comedy te ams in town to run wild! Their comedy will have you rolling over and howli ng! Give yourself a treat with a night of guaranteed laughs! \nBig Dogs fe atures an exclusive roster of Kickstand’s best improv teams (we’re tal king the pick of the litter every week) \nOprah’s Book Club features thr ee bold\, hilarious Black women with undeniable chemistry. Their shared pe rspective shapes the tone\, blending sharp wit with real-life insight. Eve ry show is playful\, smart\, and full of surprises. Oprah’s Book Club is K Marie\, Natasha Baptiste\, and Afrita Davis \nHopes’n’Prayers is th e warm sun in the vast cold emptiness of life. Come bask in this deranged improv trio as they turn your late-stage bucket list into an unhinged come dy show that will make you forget the horrors for about an hour. Hopes’n ’Prayers is: Blade Weedman\, Diana Kolsky\, and Lauren Sinner \nLeave a Penny is your one-way ticket to a rollercoaster of improv comedy. This tea m of comedians promises a rotating funhouse of outrageous characters\, hig h-energy thrills\, and twists and turns you’ll be begging to ride again and again. Leave a Penny is Jamiel Brown\, Matt Berger\, Maddie Patrick\, Napoleon Benito\, and Nicola Fleming \nSardine takes you on a character-ba sed exploration of loserdom as we turn your familiar mishaps into a cathar tic display of comedy. Misery loves company — all are welcome in the tin . Sardine is Aleah Liebenau\, Hannah Dulaney\, Jo Nichols\, Meg Kausch\, M o Merrill\, and Sophie Thorsen LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122805Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laughgasm Stand Up Comedy DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T122805Z UID:10027289-1783796400-1783801800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A monthly stand up comedy showcase bringing you the funniest c omedians from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond! LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122805Z LOCATION:Underbar (Vancouver\, WA)\, 1701 1/2 Broadway St.\, Vancouver\, W A\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hear You Loud & Queer Summer Comedy Pop Up Series DTSTART:20260712T023000Z DTEND:20260712T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002602Z UID:10039683-1783798200-1783803600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Saturday 7/11 7:30pm at Leikam Brewing! \nHear You Loud & Quee r is BACK!! Hosted by your favorite Obscure Portland Comedian JANE DILLING ER!! \nThese are combination Open Mic & Shows\, with 10 sign up spots\, a featured comedian\, and a headliner! \nSignup link posted the day before\, list of comics will be posted day of the event on Instagram: @hearyouloud andqueer \nShows are free to attend\, and a $5-$10 suggested donation will go to compensate our feature and headliner. \nAnd join us in September wh en the monthly open mic returns! Follow us @hearyouloudandqueer for update s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002602Z LOCATION:Leikam Brewing\, 5812 E Burnside\, Portland\, OR\, 97215\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hear You Loud & Queer Open Mic Pop Up DTSTART:20260712T023000Z DTEND:20260712T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T062601Z UID:10039686-1783798200-1783803600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This Summer\, as Hear You Loud & Queer finds it’s new home\, they have a summer pop up series! An open mic with booked feature and hea dliner! July features Cody Webb\, headlined by Ameerah Sanders and hosted by the charming Jane Dillinger! 10 curated open mic spots available to sig n up the day before the show. Just head to the Hear You Loud & Queer insta gram page for a link to the sign up sheet! Show is free to come watch and enjoy! Join us Saturday July 11th\, 7:30pm\, at Leikam Brewing! LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T062601Z LOCATION:Leikam Brewing\, 5812 E Burnside\, Portland\, OR\, 97215\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pussyguns DTSTART:20260712T030000Z DTEND:20260712T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T062601Z UID:10034680-1783800000-1783807200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Comedy & karaoke @ Heroes cafe Thursday & Saturdays from 8 – 10pm \nFree hosted by Aunty Gramaw LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T062601Z LOCATION:Heroes Cafe\, 1440 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laughrodisiac DTSTART:20260712T033000Z DTEND:20260712T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T062601Z UID:10018245-1783801800-1783807200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T062601Z LOCATION:Sanctuary Club\, 33 NW 9th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United S tates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Covert Cafe Mic DTSTART:20260712T043000Z DTEND:20260712T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T062601Z UID:10026145-1783805400-1783810800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic follows weekly 9PM showcase. In-person signups at 9:30\, M ic at 10pm. Hosted by Aaron Thomas. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T062601Z LOCATION:Covert Cafe\, 803 SE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Nights @ Al’s Den DTSTART:20260712T050000Z DTEND:20260712T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T062601Z UID:10017672-1783807200-1783812600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T062601Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Wild Card Mic DTSTART:20260712T163000Z DTEND:20260713T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T182642Z UID:10040301-1783848600-1783899000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:New mic! Great venue! Every week there will be a new theme tha t you are gently encouraged to write about. You can do five minutes on the topic\, you could do one one-liner\, you can ignore it entirely. Zero pre ssure. However\, our wonderful bartender Alesia will be giving out a $15 S wift Lounge gift card for her favorite joke on the subject. I will also ha ve a wildcard to give out to my favorite moment of the evening. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T182642Z LOCATION:Swift Lounge\, 1932 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Look With Me DTSTART:20260712T190000Z DTEND:20260712T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001539-1783857600-1783868400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Your eyes\, your ideas\, one artwork at a time. Slow your pace in the galleries and join a Look With Me conversation. These 20-minute\, drop-in sessions focus on one artwork\, just enough time to notice things you might normally breeze past. Our volunteer guides invite your perspecti ve\, spark questions\, and help the whole group see something new. \n\n\n\ nSessions take place every 30 minutes from Noon to 3 p.m. Look for signs i n the galleries to join.  \n\n\n\nCome for one session or stay for a few. You’ll be surprised by what you start to notice. \n\n\n\nThird Sundays: Look With Me + Art in ASLOnce a month\, some sessions are led in American Sign Language (ASL) and others in English. Every session includes ASL/Eng lish interpretation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ali: Fear Eats the Soul DTSTART:20260712T210000Z DTEND:20260712T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001512-1783864800-1783872000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) Directed by Rainer Werner Fassb inder. 1hr 34min. Not Rated. \n\n\n\nCatch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)\ , directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder as part of our film series Pretty\, Witty and Gay—in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition. The fi lm explores the unlikely romance between an older German woman and a young er Moroccan migrant worker. Utilizing a minimalist and muted aesthetic\, t he film employs a stripped-down style to amplify the story. \n\n\n\nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially trigg ering content in films\, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect t he views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopse s\, trailers\, and other links on our website\, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on sites l ike Common Sense Media\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDogDie.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels: Writers Room DTSTART:20260712T210000Z DTEND:20260713T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T062601Z UID:10039005-1783864800-1783875600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to provide structure and a productive envir onment to develop your writing and stand up material. You’ll be challeng ed to create new content and polish up existing bits with writing exercise s and performing on stage. \nThis workshop will cover: \n– Originality t hrough personal experiences and point of view\n– Strengthening POV throu gh exploration\n– Increasing impact by punching up existing material\n – Approaching subjects in new and exciting ways \n​$50 \n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\nArlo Weierhauser is a stand up comedy wunderkind who has graced the stage of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Epix’s Unprotected Sects. You’ve seen them performing their signature brand of stand up on every stage in Portland every night of the week\, as well as in the Disney movie Timmy Failure and at The Bridgetown Comedy Festival\, High Plains C omedy Festival\, Treefort Fest\, Big Sky Comedy Fest and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Comedy Fest. They were named Portland’s Funniest Person in 2 017! \nArlo has been teaching classes in stand up comedy at The Siren Thea ter since 2023\, and loves seeing students build confidence on stage and o ff! LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T062601Z LOCATION:Siren Theater\, 3913 N. Mississippi Ave\, Portland\, 97227\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A League of Their Own x Portland Arts Week DTSTART:20260712T223000Z DTEND:20260713T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001578-1783870200-1783877400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kelly’s Comedy Open Mic DTSTART:20260712T223000Z DTEND:20260713T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T182722Z UID:10000382-1783870200-1783879200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign up at 3:30\, mic starts at 4PM and runs until 6 PM. Only two blocks from Max Line! Hosted by Jono Jokes\, mic in side room – no cover! LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T182722Z LOCATION:Kelly’s Olympian\, 426 SW Washington St.\, Portland\, OR\, 9720 4\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paddy’s Bar & Grill Open Mic DTSTART:20260713T011500Z DTEND:20260713T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10000904-1783880100-1783890000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday. Message host Dan Wiancko for a spot\, or in-pers on signups at 6:15. Mic starts at 6:45. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:Paddy’s Bar & Grill\, 65 SW Yamhill St.\, Portland\, OR\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ambassador Lounge Open Mic DTSTART:20260713T014500Z DTEND:20260713T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10010735-1783881900-1783890000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sign ups 6:45pm\, Mic @ 7:00pm. Hosted by Amir Kat. \nEvery Su nday at the @ambassadorpdx\n7-9pm\nOpen Mic Comedy with Interviews! \nWatc h comics from Portland and beyond work on new material and see if they hav e something interesting to say off-stage as they get interviewed by your h ost\, Amir Kat. \nDo you have a set you’ve been wanting to try? Have som ething interesting you want to talk about? \nDrop in and sign up! \nKaraok e starts at 9pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:Ambassador Lounge\, 4744 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bring It On x Portland Arts Week DTSTART:20260713T020000Z DTEND:20260713T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001579-1783882800-1783890000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gagged! DTSTART:20260713T020000Z DTEND:20260713T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10033494-1783882800-1783890000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every second Sunday of the month. Sign-ups day before\, mic @ 7:00pm. Hosted by Brian Govender & Michael Koopman. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:Badlands\, 110 NW Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Home Evening Mic DTSTART:20260713T020000Z DTEND:20260713T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10035387-1783882800-1783890000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday! Great sandwiches full bar and nice stage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:The NoshPit sandwich bar\, 1914 N Killingsworth\, Portland\, Or\, 97217 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Off The Page Open Mic DTSTART:20260713T033000Z DTEND:20260713T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10002580-1783888200-1783895400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Message host Jarrel Newsome for a spot\, or in-person signups at 8:30. Mic starts at 9. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:The Sports Page\, 8590 SW Hall Blvd. #6407\, Beaverton\, OR\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Frame by Frame // A Dream-Inspired Stop Motion Animation Camp (age s 8 – 10) DTSTART:20260713T170000Z DTEND:20260717T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001332-1783936800-1784298600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Camp overview\n\n\n\nWorking with teaching artist and filmmake r Sahar Al-Sawaf\, campers explore the magical connection between visual a rt\, dreams\, and stop motion animation. Inspired by the works of artists such as Pipilotti Rist\, Marco Brambilla\, Salvador Dali\, and Kurosawa’ s film Dreams\, young creators will discover how imaginative ideas can com e to life through movement\, storytelling\, and hands-on making. \n\n\n\nC ampers will experiment with stop motion animation using materials like cla y\, paper\, fabric\, and found objects\, testing techniques such as pixela tion\, puppet animation\, claymation\, and paper cutouts. They’ll learn the fundamentals of planning animated shorts\, including storyboarding\, s et and character development\, and then work collaboratively to create the ir own dream-inspired moving artworks. \n\n\n\nThis camp nurtures creativi ty\, problem-solving\, and imaginative thinking. Campers are encouraged to take risks\, experiment with new techniques\, and develop confidence as t hey transform their ideas into animated stories. The week concludes with a showcase where campers share their finished films with friends and family \, celebrating their creativity and hard work. \n\n\n\n\nregister for fram e by frame\n\n\n\n\nAbout the teaching artist\n\n\n\n\n\nSahar al-Sawaf (s he/her) is an Iraqi-American filmmaker\, visual artist\, and photographer based in Oregon whose work explores the entanglements of war\, memory\, di splacement\, and cultural identity through a deeply personal lens. Her pra ctice spans documentary filmmaking\, hand-drawn animation\, and analog pho tography—mediums she uses to amplify voices too often omitted from domin ant narratives\, particularly those of Arab women navigating the aftermath of conflict. Sahar has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East wi th her camera and sketchbook in hand\, chronicling the lives of refugees w ho have fled. Her animated short films Uncle Ma’an\, Um Abdullah\, and S hadow of Paradise have screened at DOC NYC\, the Chicago International Fil m Festival\, Animafest Zagreb\, Aesthetica Short Film Festival\, Tricky Wo men/Tricky Realities (Austria)\, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts an d Sciences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT\, 934 SW Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adventures in Procreate Drawing & Animation (ages 11 – 14) - SOL D OUT DTSTART:20260713T173000Z DTEND:20260717T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001519-1783938600-1784300400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Camp overview\n\n\n\nDive into the dynamic world of digital dr awing & animation using the illustration app Procreate. Guided by teaching artist and illustrator Fry\, young creators will bring their drawings to life through movement\, rhythm\, and storytelling. \n\n\n\nThrough a mix o f individual projects and collaborative experiments\, campers will learn d igital illustration techniques\, frame-by-frame animation\, and simple mot ion graphics. Along the way\, they’ll practice design thinking by develo ping ideas\, storyboarding\, testing animations\, and refining digital art work through iteration and feedback. \n\n\n\nCampers will experiment with visual narratives\, character movement\, and pacing as they transform sket ches into animated scenes. By the end of the week\, participants build a s mall portfolio of digital illustrations and complete a short animated piec e to share in a camp showcase for friends and family. \n\n\n\nPerfect for curious beginners and creative youth ready to level up\, this camp empower s young artists to turn imagination into motion and share their stories th rough digital animation. \n\n\n\n\nSOLd out\; waitlist only\n\n\n\n\nAbout the teaching artist\n\n\n\n\n\nFry (she/they) is a graphic recorder\, ill ustrator\, and educator who believes images are a powerful tool for creati ng positive change. Her interest in visual work is founded in an appreciat ion for deeper levels of listening\, cultivating new mindsets\, and allowi ng space for people to be creative. She is currently based in Portland\, O regon. Fry’s work as an artist extends into the culture of zine making a nd she has received two grants from the Regional Arts and Culture Council to produce publications focused on mental health awareness. She is also pa ssionate about public art and can frequently be found at parks sitting ins ide her creation Selfie Bot\, a public art installation offered to inspire joy and bring together strangers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:El Oh Hell Open Mic DTSTART:20260713T233000Z DTEND:20260714T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10023607-1783960200-1783965600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Free drink + slice of pizza for comics! Mic from 4-6pm. Hosted by Bryan Withawhy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:Dante’s\, 350 W. Burnside\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Material DTSTART:20260714T003000Z DTEND:20260714T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10003103-1783963800-1783976400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 5:30\, mic from at 6-9pm. Hosted by A lice Carrier. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:Coffee Beer\, 4142 SE 42nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Donnell's Don't Tell Open Mic DTSTART:20260714T010000Z DTEND:20260714T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T122520Z UID:10033728-1783965600-1783972800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Donnell’s Don’t Tell OPEN MIC comedy every Monday. \nSign ups at 6:00pm. \nShow at 6:30-8:00pm  hosted by Mike Lowry. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122520Z LOCATION:Donnell’s Bar\, 813 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Job Fair DTSTART:20260714T010000Z DTEND:20260714T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T182642Z UID:10024237-1783965600-1783976400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 5:30\, mic from at 6-9pm\; 5 min sets . Hosted by Tony Fantozzi. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T182642Z LOCATION:Donnell’s Bar\, 813 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Carts! DTSTART:20260714T020000Z DTEND:20260714T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T182642Z UID:10022285-1783969200-1783974600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Mic from 7:00-8:30pm. Hosted by Devi Kirsch. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T182642Z LOCATION:University Food Carts\, 616 SW College St.\, Portland\, 97201\, U nited States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The New Stuff DTSTART:20260714T020000Z DTEND:20260714T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T122920Z UID:10028520-1783969200-1783976400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:“THE NEW STUFF is your weekly front-row seat to raw\, unfilt ered stand-up comedy. Every week\, local favorites and touring pros try ou t brand-new material—sometimes sharing jokes for the very first time. Be part of the creative process as comedians craft fresh bits\, some of whic h may never be heard again.\nYou might recognize faces from Netflix\, Hulu \, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Helium Comedy Studios\, and more. Admission is fr ee\; tips are strongly encouraged to keep the laughs coming. \nChris Hudso n (Leave Your Troubles at The Door\, @chriees on Instagram) hosts THE NEW STUFF\, pulling back the curtain on how great comedy is born—don’t mis s it! 7 PM Mondays at the historic McMenamins Al’s Den. Contact newstuff als@gmail.com for bookings. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T122920Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laugh Basement DTSTART:20260714T023000Z DTEND:20260714T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T122920Z UID:10011877-1783971000-1783978200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T122920Z LOCATION:The Goodfoot Lounge\, 2845 SE Stark St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haymaker Open Mic DTSTART:20260714T030000Z DTEND:20260714T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T122920Z UID:10039824-1783972800-1783980000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 7 – Mic starts at 8. Hosted Matt Br own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T122920Z LOCATION:Haymaker\, 1233 N. Killingsworth St.\, Portland\, OR\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:It’s Gonna Be Okay DTSTART:20260714T030000Z DTEND:20260714T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T122920Z UID:10012519-1783972800-1783980000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T122920Z LOCATION:Eastburn Public House\, 1800 E Burnside St.\, Portland\, OR\, 972 14\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Underbar Open Mic - Cancelled 7/13 DTSTART:20260714T030000Z DTEND:20260714T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T002637Z UID:10003687-1783972800-1783983600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups every Monday from 5-6. List posted around 7. Mi c starts at 8. \nHosted by Juan Duran. Signing up is not a guaranteed spot ! \nMonthly Showcase every 3rd Friday | Schedule + Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T002637Z LOCATION:Underbar (Vancouver\, WA)\, 1701 1/2 Broadway St.\, Vancouver\, W A\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheerful Tortoise Open Mic DTSTART:20260714T040000Z DTEND:20260714T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T122920Z UID:10022020-1783976400-1783981800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 8:30 – Mic starts at 9. Feature com ic at 10pm. Hosted by Milo Loza. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T122920Z LOCATION:Cheerful Tortoise\, 1939 SW 6th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art in Authoritarian Times: Artistic Freedom as Democratic Infrast ructure with Scot Nakagawa DTSTART:20260715T013000Z DTEND:20260715T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005732-1784053800-1784057400@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:NOTE: RSVPs for this event are currently closed. If you would like to join the waitlist\, please fill out this form. \n  \nWhat does it mean to make art in a moment when democracy itself is under threat\, and why do authoritarians always come for artists first?\n\n  \nIn this urgen t presentation\, strategist and democracy defender Scot Nakagawa\, co-foun der of the 22nd Century Initiative\, makes the case that artistic freedom is not a cultural amenity but democratic infrastructure. It is the most se nsitive indicator we have of the health of a free society. Drawing on the historical record from Nazi Germany to contemporary Hungary\, and on the l atest research on nonviolent civil resistance\, Nakagawa argues that the a ssault on arts funding\, public media\, and free expression we are witness ing right now is not a culture war. It is an infrastructure attack. And ar tists are already on the front lines\, whether they know it or not.\n\n  \nFor artists and cultural workers who have been watching mass mobilizatio ns and asking themselves what is my role in this?—this talk offers some answers. Nakagawa reframes the question entirely: you are not watching the resistance from the outside. You are making the resistance possible. From documenting reality against the falsification of history\, to humanizing the people authoritarians want to erase\, to building communities that no government authorized\, the work artists do every day is the cultural foun dation that democratic movements depend on. The evening ends with a specif ic ask: a commitment never to self-censor\, and an invitation to understan d the arts community as what it has always been—a river made of springs\ , each distinct\, all moving in the same direction.\n  \nThis event is su pported by the Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hallway PDX Open Mic DTSTART:20260715T020000Z DTEND:20260715T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T182922Z UID:10038736-1784055600-1784059200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Come out to Hallwa y PDX\, Portland’s The Shining themed karaoke bar every Tuesday from 7-8 pm for our comedy open mic! LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T182922Z LOCATION:Hallway PDX\, 20 NW 3rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United Stat es X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Montavilla Station Open Mic DTSTART:20260715T020000Z DTEND:20260715T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T182922Z UID:10004470-1784055600-1784066400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups\, mic starts at 7 w/ 3 minute sets.\nThe Google Doc is posted at 12pm on Lucas Copp’s Facebook & Instagram. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T182922Z LOCATION:Montavilla Station\, 417 SE 80th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Bechdel Set DTSTART:20260715T030000Z DTEND:20260715T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10013675-1784059200-1784066400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:An inclusive Feminist comedy show. Can comics perform material that pass the rules of the “Bechdel Test?” You be the judge! \nSugges ted Donation of $10 at door LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:Haymaker\, 1233 N. Killingsworth St.\, Portland\, OR\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:the tiny mic DTSTART:20260715T030000Z DTEND:20260715T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10038050-1784059200-1784066400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:comedy open mic upstairs at the hotel vintage downtown. 8-10pm (may move to thurs or friday in the deep future) LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:Hotel Vintage\, 627 SW Washington St.\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Firkin Tavern Open Mic DTSTART:20260715T043000Z DTEND:20260715T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10005514-1784064600-1784070000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic starts at 9:30. Message host Kellie Irwin for spots (add t o ensure message is seen). LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:Firkin Tavern\, 1937 SE 11th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oregon Literary Fellowships Online Information Session DTSTART:20260716T010000Z DTEND:20260716T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005436-1784138400-1784142000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Questions about applying to this year’s Oregon Literary Fell owships? Join us at this information session! \nDrop-in anytime between 6: 00-7:00 p.m. \nRegister in advance for this meeting here.\nPlease contact Alexa Winik (alexa@literary-arts.org) if you have any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dan Werb in conversation with Elizabeth Weinberg DTSTART:20260716T013000Z DTEND:20260716T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T182618Z UID:10005743-1784140200-1784143800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome autho r Dan Werb to celebrate the release of his latest book\, Our Wild Familiar s. Werb will be joined in conversation by Elizabeth Weinberg. \nAlthough t his is a free event\, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance. Thank you! \ n\nAbout the book:  \nIn Our Wild Familiars: How Animals Are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World\, Dan Werb sheds fascinating light on synanthropes\, wild creatures that have found a way to survive and thri ve in human-modified environments. From rats\, bats\, pigeons\, and raccoo ns to the Superb parrot\, the grey-headed flying fox\, and the giant Pacif ic octopus\, these diverse animals are much more than pests and threats. A s Werb notes: “Synanthropes show us the world as it is and a path forwar d to connecting with nature beyond simply mourning what we’ve lost. And if we look closely enough\, they can show us that wonder is alive all arou nd us.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T182618Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nu-Glitter Popup at the Eagle DTSTART:20260716T013000Z DTEND:20260716T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10040198-1784140200-1784147400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:There’s so much comedy happening this summer\, and that’s good because we really need a laugh! \nLuckily we have the inimitable Jewe ls Field @jewelspdx featuring at the next Nu-Glitter and the hilarious Cou rt Ross @notshortcourt co-hosting! \nWe’ll be at the Eagle @eagleportlan d for the THIRD WEDS in July and August\, and this month we’ll also be c elebrating Maeve’s birthday there! 🎂🎉🎁 \nCome meet us at the Ea gle on 7/15! \nThis is not the clothing optional comedy that Nick Altishin @nickaltishin hosts\, called “Laugh Your Clothes Off”\, so we’ll be keeping our clothes on\, much to everyone’s disappointment. 🙂 \nWe c an’t wait to see you. \nxoxo\,\nkiki & maeve LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:The Eagle\, 835 N Lombard St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97217\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Disco Ball Mic DTSTART:20260716T014500Z DTEND:20260716T044500Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10005835-1784141100-1784151900@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sign ups 6:45pm\, Mic @ 7:00pm. Hosted by Colin Mattox & Bulld og Comedy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:Ambassador Lounge\, 4744 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:McMenamins and Oregon Historical Society present: Bob Crawford in conversation with Kerry Tymchuk DTSTART:20260716T020000Z DTEND:20260716T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005754-1784142000-1784149200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore is the official bookseller of this event! Signed copies of America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams will be available for purchase. \nBob Crawford\, best known as the bassist of t he beloved folk band The Avett Brothers\, is a historian and author of Ame rica’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams\, from President to Political Ma verick. He is the creator of the podcasts “Founding Son: John Quincy’ s America” and “The Road to Now.” Join us as Bob delves into early A merican history in conversation with Executive Director of Oregon Historic al Society Kerry Tymchuk. \nFor many years\, Bob Crawford spent long stret ches on his tour bus devouring books on American history. Among all the fi gures Crawford has studied\, one fascinated him most: John Quincy Adams\, the often-overlooked former president whose fierce independence\, nimble a ctivism for democracy\, and early crusade against slavery still echo power fully today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, Movie Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fresh Faces DTSTART:20260716T020000Z DTEND:20260716T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10013889-1784142000-1784149200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Night @ Shanahan’s DTSTART:20260716T030000Z DTEND:20260716T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10021486-1784145600-1784152800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic is every Wednesday w/ in-person sign ups at 7:30. Mic star ts at 8:00.\nHosted by Sean Grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:Shanahan’s Bar & Grill\, 209 W. McLoughlin Blvd.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YAMS DTSTART:20260716T050000Z DTEND:20260716T065900Z DTSTAMP:20260712T122520Z UID:10021753-1784152800-1784159940@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic is every Wednesday w/ in-person sign ups at 9:45. Mic star ts at 10:00.\nHosted by Colin Mattox. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T122520Z LOCATION:Yamhill Pub\, 223 SW Yamhill St.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Maker’s Table | A Winemaker Dinner Series DTSTART:20260717T010000Z DTEND:20260717T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001478-1784224800-1784239200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Portland Art Museum Venues invites you to The Maker’s Table —an intimate evening series bringing together Oregon winemakers and visu al artists for a one-of-a-kind experience of wine\, art and conversation. \n\n\n\nHeld after hours in the Museum’s stunning new Rothko Pavillion\, each evening explores the creative process behind both disciplines. Guest s are invited not to simply taste and observe\, but to engage\; discoverin g how inspiration takes shape\, how tension fuels beauty\, and how artistr y evolves over time.   \n\n\n\nThis season of our Maker’s Table Series will include five unforgettable events—each featuring a different visua l artist represented by the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery p aired with an Oregon winery. \n\n\n\nGuests may choose from two experience s: the Tasting Experience (6 – 8 p.m.) or the Maker’s Table Dinner (T asting + Dinner). \n\n\n\nTasting Experience (6 – 8 p.m.) | $135 \n\n\n \nA conversation driven\, walk-around tasting in the Rothko Pavillion’s Community Commons featuring curated wine pours\, seasonal passed appetizer s\, and artwork on view throughout the space.  The experience includes a moderated conversation between the featured winemaker and visual artist.  \n\n\n\nMaker’s Table Dinner (Tasting + Dinner) | $295  \n\n\n\nBegin the evening with the Pre-Dinner Tasting followed by a three-course\, plate d dinner with curated wine pairings\, and a chef-driven menu.  \n\n\n\nTh is meal will take place in the Rothko Pavillion’s third floor gallery\, overlooking both the city and the museum’s magnificent Grand Gallery.  Guests will be joined by that evening’s featured winemaker and visual ar tist for a more intimate continuation of the conversation. \n\n\n\nThe Mak er’s Table Season Lineup \n\n\n\nMay 21\, 2026 | Alexana Winery – Wine maker Tresider Burns + Visual Artist: Hazel Schlesinger (RSG Artist) \n\n\ n\nJune 18\, 2026 | Big Table Farm – Winemaker Brian Marcy & Clare Carve r + Visual Artist: Clare Carver (of Big Table Farm) \n\n\n\nJuly 16\, 2026 | Antica Terra– Winemaker Maggie Harrison \n\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2026 | Cr istom Vineyards – Winemaker Daniel Estrin + Visual Artist: Satoko Motouj i  \n\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2026 | Soter Vineyards – Winemaker Tony Soter \n\n\n\n*Participating Visual artists to be announced in the coming month s\, in partnership with Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery. \n\n \n\nSeating is limited for each event. We encourage early booking. \n\n\n\ nProceeds from The Maker’s Table series help the mission of the Portland Art Museum LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pink Narcissus w/ Live Score by kraftwitch DTSTART:20260717T020000Z DTEND:20260717T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001580-1784228400-1784235600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Slamlandia - July DTSTART:20260717T020000Z DTEND:20260717T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T002921Z UID:10005738-1784228400-1784235600@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Slamlandia is a poetry open mic and slam that meets every mon th at Literary Arts\, on the third Thursday. This mic provides a creative\ , fun\, and welcoming space for all literary communities in Portland. We e ncourage poets new and old to come share their work. We strive towards a s afe space for poets to read their own poetry\, witness others\, and partic ipate in community. \nSlamlandia is hosted by Julia Gaskill. The featured poet for July is Charlie Evans. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T002921Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Velodrome Indie Improv DTSTART:20260717T020000Z DTEND:20260717T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T182520Z UID:10035148-1784228400-1784232000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portlands best and br ightest indie teams! \n\nEvery week you’ll see 3 different teams\, each bringing their unique forms\, flavors\, and a whole lot of funny. \nUpcomi ng Lineups: \nFebruary 19th: Mommy’s Favorites\, The Kickstand Faculty\n February 26th: Ooh La La \n\nMonthly Rotating Anchor Teams:\n\nAngels No W ings – 1st Thursdays\nBrown Sugar – 2nd Thursdays\nMommy’s Favorit es – 3rd Thursdays\nOoh La La – 4th Thursdays\n\n\nAngels No Wings i s Cami Zea\, Daisy Claire\, Emily Bolcik\, Kate Cockrill\, Kaz Shepherd\, Maddie Zenk\, Madeleine Arana\, Reed Emerson\, and Renee Lo Sapio \nMommy ’s Favorites is David Hoffman\, Lisa Wheeler\, Eiley Morrison\, Corinne Johnston\, Jessica Poundstone\, Gabri Chodosh\, Stewart Green\, and Stefan ie Harmon \nBrown Sugar is Alé Martinez\, D’Guar Herrera\, Dyvisha Gord on\, Laz Romankiw\, Michelle Dorantes\, Monel\, Nicholle Ortiz\, Tali Afla gue\, and Toby Brim \nOoh La La is AJ Park\, Ayano Healy\, Bimpe Adewusi\, Catherine Retica\, Heather “Magenta” Ferguson\, Taby Ammari\, Yoshina Okamoto \n\n\n***This show is free to current students who present a stud ent ID card at the door*** LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T182520Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Al’s Den Mic DTSTART:20260717T023000Z DTEND:20260717T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T062804Z UID:10007002-1784230200-1784237400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday\, signups at 7:30 | Hosted by Brandon Lyons\, Mic starts at 8pm w/ 5 min sets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062804Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chill N Fill Comedy DTSTART:20260717T030000Z DTEND:20260717T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T062804Z UID:10015144-1784232000-1784239200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Dogs welcome! Follow @ChillNfillComedy for lineups and full de tails. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062804Z LOCATION:Chill N Fill\, 5215 N Lombard St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preach! DTSTART:20260717T030000Z DTEND:20260717T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T062804Z UID:10015465-1784232000-1784239200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Follow @preachcomedyshow for lineups and full details. \n$15 a t door\, $10 online presale LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062804Z LOCATION:Pope House Bourbon Lounge\, 2075 NW Glisan St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aardvark Improv DTSTART:20260717T033000Z DTEND:20260717T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T062804Z UID:10035158-1784233800-1784237400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:30 of Portland’s best improvisers\, 1 totally secret guest h ost! Every show rearranges the performers into brand new teams and feature s a special character host. You won’t know who it is until they step out on stage! No two shows are the same\, and it’s always a surprise!\n\nPa st guest hosts have included David Lynch\, High School Theater Students\, a baby\, Tinder Dracula\, Waluigi\, and many more…who will it be this we ek? Come and find out! \n***This show is free to current students who pres ent a student ID card at the door*** LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062804Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holey Schtick DTSTART:20260717T040000Z DTEND:20260717T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T062804Z UID:10026729-1784235600-1784242800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Weekly comedy open mic with rotating hosts\, Heather Styles an d JONO James. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062804Z LOCATION:Low Bar\, 724 East Burnside St.\, Portland\, 97214\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:My Father's Place Open Mic DTSTART:20260717T040000Z DTEND:20260717T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T062804Z UID:10039359-1784235600-1784244600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign ups at 8:30. Mic starts at 9:00. Hosted by Mic hael Phelps. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062804Z LOCATION:My Father’s Place\, 532 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Friday DTSTART:20260717T234500Z DTEND:20260718T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T062804Z UID:10008309-1784306700-1784314800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups at 10 AM every Friday. \nSignup link. In person signups at 4:45. Mic runs from 5-7.\nHosted by Logan Loughmiller. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062804Z LOCATION:Turn Turn Turn\, 8 NE Killingsworth St.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kickstand Comedy in the Park DTSTART:20260718T010000Z DTEND:20260718T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T182841Z UID:10039291-1784311200-1784318400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy returns for it ’s 6th season! Your Friday evenings are covered\, all Summer long!* \nTh is year features the freshest line up of the funniest comedians from Portl and and around the country\, new community sponsors\, hilarious hosts\, yo ur best buds and plenty of sunshine! \n\nGrab a blanket\, pack your picnic \, and join us for some laughter in the sun! Blankets drop at 6pm\, show s tarts at 6:30pm \nHosted by Julia Corral and Rachelle Cochran \n\nFollo w our Instagram @kickstandcomedy for updates on the weekly lineups.\n\nN o tickets or purchase required to attend. To keep the show free for all we do encourage you to donate to Kickstand Comedy\, a 501c3 non-profit orga nization. Your donations support this show as well as our other programs ( BIPOC comedy scholarships\, community access to shows\, and more) \n*No sh ows on July 10th and 24th. \nOpen Access the 1st Friday of every month: Ju ne 5\, July 3\, August 6\, and September 4 \nVisit our website for more in formation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182841Z LOCATION:Laurelhurst Park\, SE Stark St & SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd\, P ortland\, 97214\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Amores Perros // Presented by MUBI DTSTART:20260718T020000Z DTEND:20260718T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001581-1784314800-1784322000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chuckle Fucker DTSTART:20260718T020000Z DTEND:20260718T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10039681-1784314800-1784318400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:It’s 2014 in Reno\, Nevada. Naomi dreams of becoming a World Famous Feminist Comedian\, but she’s hiding behind a deep\, dark secret –she’s a “Chuckle Fucker”\, a groupie\, a fraud. Can she transcend her reputation to realize her destiny as an artist\, or will she succumb to her vices and crumble under the pressure of the patriarchal entertainme nt industry? \nFrom the Tumblr-rotted mind of comedian\, writer\, and prod ucer Naomi Dixon (@phatbjork\, co-creator and producer of The Astrolo-show )\, Chuckle Fucker explores the wildly hilarious highs and the poignant an d cringy lows of sleeping your way to the bottom of the Reno comedy scene PMT (pre-“Me Too”)\, baby! \nShowgirls meets I Think You Should Leave meets GIRLS. Grab your American Apparel tote bag and strap in for a night of character solo sketch\, clowning\, stand-up comedy\, jungian shadow\, a nd painful vulnerability. Directed by Diana Kolsky (co-creator and produce r of The Astrolo-show\, @the_astrolo_show). \nCW: this show contains refer ences to canceled male comedians and explores themes of sexual trauma. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conversational Lube DTSTART:20260718T020000Z DTEND:20260718T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10016379-1784314800-1784322000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Conversational Lube: the FIRST live comedy dating show! LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Figueroa Comedy Fantasy DTSTART:20260718T020000Z DTEND:20260718T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T182717Z UID:10041615-1784314800-1784320200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A classic stand-up comedy show. Have that great outfit in the back of your closet but nowhere to wear it? Glamour\, costume\, and drag a re welcome at FCF. Regular clothes are welcome too. Come feel the fantasy. \nEvery third Friday\, Figueroa Comedy Fantasy is hosted by Erica Figuero a\, a regular at Helium Comedy Club and overall imp. $10 cash or Venmo at the door. There are a few sliding scale spots. LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T182717Z LOCATION:The NoshPit sandwich bar\, 1914 N Killingsworth\, Portland\, Or\, 97217 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nom Nom Open Mic DTSTART:20260718T023000Z DTEND:20260718T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10039029-1784316600-1784325600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:🎤😂 Nom Nom Open Mic: Comedy Night is here! 😂🎤\nRot ating hosts Jess Kapinaris and Umi Om at Nom Nom Asian Tapas and Bar\, thi s is your sign to laugh louder\, eat better\, and vibe harder. \nComedians get 3 minutes to bring the heat \, whether you’re testing new jokes or just pulling up for a good time\, this night is for you.\n7:30 pm ish in-p erson sign up\, 8 pm ish open-mic. \n🗓 Fridays (Weekly) \n⏰ 7:30 PM i n-person signups\n8:00 pm Mic Start\n📍 Nom Nom Asian Tapas and Bar | 52 4 NW 14th Ave Portland\, OR 97209 \nGood food. Big laughs. Real community. \nPull up\, tapa the mic\, and let’s make it a night 🎶✨ \n#ComedyNi ghtPDX #PortlandComedy #OpenMicComedy #LaughAndEat #PDXEvents \nNew locati on:\nNom Nom Tapas (previously Nom Nom Wings) \n  \nartist: Jessica Miral rio @peli.mira LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Nom Nom Asian Tapas and Bar | 524 NW 14th Ave Portland\, OR 97209 \, Asian Tapas and Bar | 524 NW 14th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2 Cent Friday Open Mic Night DTSTART:20260718T030000Z DTEND:20260718T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10039759-1784318400-1784329200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:2 Cent Fridays Open Mic Night \nEvery Friday night at 8PM Albe rta Street Pub. \nComedy. Music. Poetry ..Good food. Good drinks. A $50 ca sh prize. And enough laughter to get you through next week’s bills. \nCo me leave your 2 cent on the mic… or come judge the folks brave enough to . LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Alberta Street Pub\, 1036 NE Alberta St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heart♥️throb DTSTART:20260718T033000Z DTEND:20260718T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10034570-1784320200-1784323800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Follow hosts Mack & Aleah on Instagram to buy tickets online. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Small Fruits – Queer Comedy DTSTART:20260718T050000Z DTEND:20260718T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10038632-1784325600-1784329200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A comedy variety show ripe for the picking. Small Fruits serve s you big laughs\, queer joy\, and a splash of mischief! \nHosted by No S ex and the City\nThis duo cracks open your stories and turns them into imp rov about love\, friendship\, and everything in between. \nImprov by The Fruit Basket\nA rotating mix of queer comedians who squeeze everyday momen ts into bold and flavorful worlds. \nAnd always featuring comedy bits & ch aracters from Portland’s best queer performers! Wild surprises that pop like citrus zest. Sharp\, silly\, and just the right amount of unhinged. \ nQueer or straight\, you will want seconds of this sweet and tangy show! \ nFollow @small.fruits LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Nights @ Al’s Den DTSTART:20260718T050000Z DTEND:20260718T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10017151-1784325600-1784331000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Funhouse Lounge Mic DTSTART:20260718T063000Z DTEND:20260718T083000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10010996-1784331000-1784338200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign ups at 11:30. Mic starts at midnight. Hosted by Matt Franco. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Funhouse Lounge\, 2432 SE 11th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United Stat es X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nu-Glitter Queer Comedy Extravaganza @ the Portland Pride Waterfro nt Festival DTSTART:20260718T190000Z DTEND:20260718T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10040564-1784376000-1784379600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us at the festival on Saturday\, July 18 at noon. We’ve got one hour absolutely jam-packed with hilarious talent! Bring your frie nds! Bring your kids! Bring your parents\, if they’re cool! \nFeaturing: \n@janegerzone\n@thesofiya\n@imanigotmilk\n@nickaltishin\n@jjs_iii\n@ronni emackaroni\nheadliner @arlo.c.w\nand your host @kikidoescomedy \nPortlan d is the queer comedy capital of the world (we just made that up but it SE EMS right) and we’re so excited to be showcasing that right at Pride! \n Portland Pride Website: https://portlandpride.org/ \nNu-Glitter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nu_glitter/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Portland Pride Waterfront Festival North Stage\, SW Naito Parkway & SW Ash Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Endless Summer DTSTART:20260718T210000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001513-1784383200-1784390400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Endless Summer (1966) Directed by Bruce Brown. 1hr 32min. Not Rated. \n\n\n\nCatch 1966’s Endless Summer\, rounding out our film serie s Pretty\, Witty and Gay—in conversation with the David Hockney exhibiti on. The film features postcard-perfect\, sun-kissed California surf cultur e\, flush with a warm color palette in search of the perfect wave. \n\n\n\ nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentiall y triggering content in films\, and films exhibited don’t necessarily re flect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses\, trailers\, and other links on our website\, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on sites like Common Sense Media\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDogDie.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Here We Are: A PAM Highlights Tour DTSTART:20260718T210000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T180231Z UID:10001617-1784383200-1784386800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday afternoons to explore highlights of the Mu seum’s collections and architecture with an experienced guide. PAM staff will lead you on an hour-long\, interactive visit\, blending conversation with context and inviting visitors to share their questions and perspecti ves as we move through the Museum together. Highlights include the new Mar k Rothko Pavilion\, the Black Art and Experiences galleries\, newly acquir ed artworks\, and a few familiar favorites.  \n\n\n\nHere We Are does not require special tickets. Museum tickets may be purchased online or at the box office. Tours begin in the Commons\, near the front desk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T180231Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic @ B-Side Records DTSTART:20260718T220000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10035027-1784386800-1784390400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every 1st 2nd and 4th Saturday B-Side Records will have an ear ly open mic at 3pm – 4pm. Only open mic in the back of a record store. P retty chill and you get to sit in 60’s furniture which is kind of fun. \ nHosted by Mykle Curton. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:The Riff at B-Side Records\, 10801 SE Main Street\, Milwaukie\, O R\, 97222\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Birdcage DTSTART:20260718T230000Z DTEND:20260719T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001582-1784390400-1784397600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leisurly Open Mic DTSTART:20260718T233000Z DTEND:20260719T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T062637Z UID:10012839-1784392200-1784399400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday – Mic is at 5pm with sign ups at 4:30pm. Host ed by Dan Stucky. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T062637Z LOCATION:Leisure Public House\, 8002 N Lombard\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Between the Grooves DTSTART:20260719T000000Z DTEND:20260719T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T062637Z UID:10034116-1784394000-1784397600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Come and join host Annie Weeks for a happy hour of stand-up co medy at B-Side Records and Antiques in Milwaukie Oregon. One hour only. Th e perfect event to squeeze in before you go to dinner or to your next show . Every third Saturday from 5-6 pm. Follow @annieweeksjokes for details ab out comics for upcoming shows etc… LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T062637Z LOCATION:The Riff at B-Side Records\, 10801 SE Main Street\, Milwaukie\, O R\, 97222\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Adventures of Priscilla\, Queen of the Desert DTSTART:20260719T020000Z DTEND:20260719T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001583-1784401200-1784408400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shane Torres Works It Out DTSTART:20260719T020000Z DTEND:20260719T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T062637Z UID:10038723-1784401200-1784404800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Shane Torres returns to Portland to work out his new hour for one night only! \nShane Torres is a standup comedian\, writer\, podcaster \, and actor who resides in Brooklyn. Produced by Bert and LeeAnn Kreische r\, Shane’s very first special THE BLUE EYED MEXICAN was released in Dec ember 2023. Vulture named it as one of the stand-up specials not-to-be-mis sed in 2023\, raving “The Blue Eyed Mexican\, stands out for its beautif ul directness and keen sense of good storytelling. It’s a refreshing com bination of delicate and obscene.” It is available to stream on YouTube. Shane can be seen on CONAN (twice)\, THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT\, NBC’S LAST COMIC STANDING\, HALF HOUR SPECIAL WITH COMEDY CENTRAL\, and THIS WEEK FROM THE CELLAR on Comedy Central. You might have heard Shane ’s “laconic drawling delivery with deliberate pacing” as the NY Time s calls it\, on popular podcasts such as BERTCAST WITH BERT KREISCHER\, BA RSTOOL’S KFC RADIO\, DR DREW AFTER DARK\, THE HONEYDEW WITH RYAN SICKLER \, and ARE YOU GARBAGE and a slew of others. His podcast\, NO ACCOUNTING F OR TASTE with Kyle Kinane is available wherever you get your podcasts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T062637Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Dogs: The Best Improv Comedy in Portland! DTSTART:20260719T020000Z DTEND:20260719T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T062637Z UID:10038996-1784401200-1784404800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, Kickstand unleashes the best improv comedy te ams in town to run wild! Their comedy will have you rolling over and howli ng! Give yourself a treat with a night of guaranteed laughs! \nBig Dogs fe atures an exclusive roster of Kickstand’s best improv teams (we’re tal king the pick of the litter every week) \nOprah’s Book Club features thr ee bold\, hilarious Black women with undeniable chemistry. Their shared pe rspective shapes the tone\, blending sharp wit with real-life insight. Eve ry show is playful\, smart\, and full of surprises. Oprah’s Book Club is K Marie\, Natasha Baptiste\, and Afrita Davis \nHopes’n’Prayers is th e warm sun in the vast cold emptiness of life. Come bask in this deranged improv trio as they turn your late-stage bucket list into an unhinged come dy show that will make you forget the horrors for about an hour. Hopes’n ’Prayers is: Blade Weedman\, Diana Kolsky\, and Lauren Sinner \nLeave a Penny is your one-way ticket to a rollercoaster of improv comedy. This tea m of comedians promises a rotating funhouse of outrageous characters\, hig h-energy thrills\, and twists and turns you’ll be begging to ride again and again. Leave a Penny is Jamiel Brown\, Matt Berger\, Maddie Patrick\, Napoleon Benito\, and Nicola Fleming \nSardine takes you on a character-ba sed exploration of loserdom as we turn your familiar mishaps into a cathar tic display of comedy. Misery loves company — all are welcome in the tin . Sardine is Aleah Liebenau\, Hannah Dulaney\, Jo Nichols\, Meg Kausch\, M o Merrill\, and Sophie Thorsen LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T062637Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fluid Comedy DTSTART:20260719T020000Z DTEND:20260719T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T062637Z UID:10025717-1784401200-1784408400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Queer-run comedy show with constantly shifting theme. Featurin g LGBTQ+ comics and allies. \nSuggested Donation of $10 at door LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T062637Z LOCATION:Underbar (Vancouver\, WA)\, 1701 1/2 Broadway St.\, Vancouver\, W A\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HERE: The (Improvised) Musical DTSTART:20260719T033000Z DTEND:20260719T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T062637Z UID:10039675-1784406600-1784410200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Always comedic\, often touching – the original duo of this s tyle. Tara DeFrancisco & Rance Rizzutto have headlined this “feat of imp rovisation” in 24 countries/90+ cities\, and now Portland! \nIn HERE\, T ara and Rance get one suggestion to create theme through an opening number \, design characters and storylines inspired by that theme\, and effortles sly weave the strings together to discover one piece. Funny\, beautiful\, and charming\, HERE “has shown something new and amazing is possible in improvisation” and has been called groundbreaking by audiences around th e globe.” \nWant to learn from these amazing improvisers? Two different workshops are available on Sunday July 19th. Links to more info and regist ration below: \n\nIt’s Already There: An Improv Workshop @ 1:00pm\nMusic al Improv Workshop @ 3:30pm\n\n\n“HERE: The (Improvised) Musical” is o ne of Chicago’s most lauded shows and one of the most celebrated shows g lobally in the artform. Chicago Tribune Critic-Recommended (the highest ranked improv show)\, Chicago Sun Times “Not to Be Missed”\, and deem ed “Nothing Short of Genius” by NPR\, Broadway World finalist of Best Musical AND Best Ensemble 2025\, Top 10 Comedians 2025 (Columbus Undergro und). This show has been brought to 24 countries + 95 cities worldwide to headline so far. The actors and the show have been featured in all the abo ve publications\, as well as 614 Magazine\, Columbus Alive\, Dispatch\, & Underground\, The Free Press\, Time Out Chicago\, and many more locally ar ound the world. HERE is known for notable residencies in two theatres in t he states: iO Chicago in Illinois\, and The Nest Theatre in Columbus\, OH\ , as a featured mainstage act around ongoing tours. LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T062637Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Covert Cafe Mic DTSTART:20260719T043000Z DTEND:20260719T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T122757Z UID:10026146-1784410200-1784415600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic follows weekly 9PM showcase. In-person signups at 9:30\, M ic at 10pm. Hosted by Aaron Thomas. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T122757Z LOCATION:Covert Cafe\, 803 SE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Throwback DTSTART:20260719T043000Z DTEND:20260719T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T122757Z UID:10040085-1784410200-1784415600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Throwback is a comedy show for the nostalgic – bringing you laughs and yearning for flip phones\, livejournal\, The PowerPuff Girls an d all the joys of yesteryear. Hilarious local comedians will crack you up while reminiscing and reflecting on their younger selves. This month’s l ineup features Seth Allen\, Erica Figueroa\, Aaron Thomas\, and Daisy Clai re\, hosted by Aimee Sinclair. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T122757Z LOCATION:21ten Theater\, 2110 SE 10th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, OR\, 97214\, U nited States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HONK If You're Horny DTSTART:20260719T050000Z DTEND:20260719T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T122757Z UID:10038647-1784412000-1784415600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the wild\, unhinged\, and undeniably horny world of HONK. Affectionately known as “Portland’s Horniest Improv Team\,” w e deliver polished improv with a naughty side—laughing\, learning\, and dry humping along the way. \nEach month HONK invites some special guests t o get down on our level and unleash their sexy side. Expect steamy surpris es and deep dives into themes like Car Sex (honk honk)\, Bachelorette Part ies\, First Times\, and Where is the line between fingering and rubbing? \ nHONK has been soaking stages for over three years and collectively have d ecades of improv experience under their belts (among other things.) They a re the winners of Kickstand’s 2024 Cage Match\, have performed at the Va ncouver Improv Festival\, RISE Improv Festival in Denver\, MILF festival i n Los Angeles\, iO Fest in Chicago\, and their performers have guested wit h UCB’s Holy Shit Improv. \n“You made me feel young again!” – Horn ed Up Audience Member \nSee (lots) more at @honkprov LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T122757Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Nights @ Al’s Den DTSTART:20260719T050000Z DTEND:20260719T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T182554Z UID:10017673-1784412000-1784417400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T182554Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Flâneur: Strolling and Writing DTSTART:20260719T170000Z DTEND:20260719T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005715-1784455200-1784466000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In this generative writing workshop\, we will explore a slice of Portland as flâneurs\, or writers who walk and observe as part of thei r practice. After discussing literary excerpts from Charles Baudelaire\, O livia Laing\, Yoko Ono\, and/or Teju Cole\, we will leave Literary Arts fo r about an hour and stroll and notice. Some may wish to meander over the M orrison Bridge\, meet at a café briefly\, and return over the Hawthorne B ridge to Literary Arts. Others may wish to stroll for an hour and be more capricious in their path. We’re encouraged to sketch\, take audio memos or photos\, or jot down impressions in a notebook. Before we part\, we wil l meet again at Literary Arts to write\, sketch\, and share our exploratio ns. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be acce ssible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand th at our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply h ere for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.or g if you have questions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class and sem inar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar \, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApply he re for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art in ASL + Look With Me DTSTART:20260719T190000Z DTEND:20260720T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001545-1784462400-1784480400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Portland Art Museum celebrates the Deaf Community with Art in ASL on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Deaf Community members and their com panions enjoy complimentary admission all day and are invited to participa te in guided Look with Me sessions in the galleries between 12-3pm. Visito rs of all ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nSome Look with Me sessions will be led in ASL and some will be led in English. All sessions will have interpreta tion. Look for signs in the galleries to find locations of each session. \ n\n\n\nJoin us for slow looking sessions from 12-3 pm then come to the Fin ley Studio for artmaking and social time from 3-5 pm. \n\n\n\nLook With Me does not require special tickets. Museum tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. \n\n\n\nAccessibility:The museum galleries are wheel chair\, mobility device\, and stroller accessible. Complimentary stools\, folding chairs\, manual wheelchairs\, and assistive technology are availab le upon request. All museum accessibility info is available here. Please c ontact us with any additional access needs at access@pam.org or leave a vi deophone message at 503-420-3169. \n\n\n\nArt in ASL is presented in partn ership with the Deaf Look Club\, a program of Bridge City Montessori. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Safe DTSTART:20260719T210000Z DTEND:20260719T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001514-1784469600-1784476800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Safe (1995) Directed by Todd Haynes. 1hr 59min. Rated R. \n\n\ n\nCatch Safe (1995)\, guest programmed by visionary Portland Garment Fact ory founder Britt Howard as part of our film series Pretty\, Witty and Gay —in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition. The film depicts a w oman who is struggling with her health\, set against the backdrop of upper -middle class isolation\, minimalistic visuals\, and alienating suburban e ntrapment.  \n\n\n\nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films\, and films exhibited do n’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses\, trailers\, and other links on our website\, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific fi lms can be found on sites like Common Sense Media\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDog Die.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kelly’s Comedy Open Mic DTSTART:20260719T223000Z DTEND:20260720T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T002556Z UID:10000383-1784475000-1784484000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign up at 3:30\, mic starts at 4PM and runs until 6 PM. Only two blocks from Max Line! Hosted by Jono Jokes\, mic in side room – no cover! LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T002556Z LOCATION:Kelly’s Olympian\, 426 SW Washington St.\, Portland\, OR\, 9720 4\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:But I’m a Cheerleader Crafternoon w/ Ritual Dyes DTSTART:20260719T230000Z DTEND:20260720T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203707Z UID:10001584-1784476800-1784484000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203707Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Home Evening Mic DTSTART:20260720T000000Z DTEND:20260720T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T062555Z UID:10040992-1784480400-1784487600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday! Great sandwiches full bar and nice stage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T062555Z LOCATION:The NoshPit sandwich bar\, 1914 N Killingsworth\, Portland\, Or\, 97217 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paddy’s Bar & Grill Open Mic DTSTART:20260720T011500Z DTEND:20260720T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T062555Z UID:10000905-1784484900-1784494800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday. Message host Dan Wiancko for a spot\, or in-pers on signups at 6:15. Mic starts at 6:45. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T062555Z LOCATION:Paddy’s Bar & Grill\, 65 SW Yamhill St.\, Portland\, OR\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ambassador Lounge Open Mic DTSTART:20260720T014500Z DTEND:20260720T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T062555Z UID:10010736-1784486700-1784494800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sign ups 6:45pm\, Mic @ 7:00pm. Hosted by Amir Kat. \nEvery Su nday at the @ambassadorpdx\n7-9pm\nOpen Mic Comedy with Interviews! \nWatc h comics from Portland and beyond work on new material and see if they hav e something interesting to say off-stage as they get interviewed by your h ost\, Amir Kat. \nDo you have a set you’ve been wanting to try? Have som ething interesting you want to talk about? \nDrop in and sign up! \nKaraok e starts at 9pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T062555Z LOCATION:Ambassador Lounge\, 4744 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pillion DTSTART:20260720T020000Z DTEND:20260720T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T060307Z UID:10001585-1784487600-1784494800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T060307Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chapters DTSTART:20260720T020000Z DTEND:20260720T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T062555Z UID:10011528-1784487600-1784494800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T062555Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Magic Tea Party DTSTART:20260720T023000Z DTEND:20260720T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T062555Z UID:10025655-1784489400-1784496600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In this live Dungeons & Dragons show\, comedians and performer s take to the stage to play some theatre games\, share some jokes\, and pl ay some D&D! LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T062555Z LOCATION:Fuse Theater\, 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd.\, Portland\, 97215\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Off The Page Open Mic DTSTART:20260720T033000Z DTEND:20260720T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T062555Z UID:10002581-1784493000-1784500200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Message host Jarrel Newsome for a spot\, or in-person signups at 8:30. Mic starts at 9. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T062555Z LOCATION:The Sports Page\, 8590 SW Hall Blvd. #6407\, Beaverton\, OR\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Curious Sunday Mic DTSTART:20260720T033000Z DTEND:20260720T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T182718Z UID:10025029-1784493000-1784500200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every first and third Sunday of the month. Five minute sets\, endless possibilities\, and all styles of comedy welcome. Mic at 8:30PM. I n-person sign-ups at 8:00PM. Hosted by Aimee Sinclair. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182718Z LOCATION:Curious Comedy Theater\, 5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd\, Portla nd\, OR\, 97211\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Wild Card Mic canceled 7/19 DTSTART:20260720T043000Z DTEND:20260720T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T002759Z UID:10041352-1784496600-1784503800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:New mic! Great venue! Every week there will be a new theme tha t you are gently encouraged to write about. You can do five minutes on the topic\, you could do one one-liner\, you can ignore it entirely. Zero pre ssure. However\, our wonderful bartender Alesia will be giving out a $15 S wift Lounge gift card for her favorite joke on the subject. I will also ha ve a wildcard to give out to my favorite moment of the evening. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T002759Z LOCATION:Swift Lounge\, 1932 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Animate the Beat // Create a Music Video with Procreate Dreams (ag es 11 – 14) - SOLD OUT DTSTART:20260720T170000Z DTEND:20260724T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T060307Z UID:10001401-1784541600-1784903400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Camp overview\n\n\n\nIn this weeklong collaborative camp for a ges 11-14\, campers will transform music into motion using Procreate Dream s\, the powerful animation app designed for digital storytelling. Guided b y Teaching Artist and Illustrator Fry\, youth will work together to produc e an original animated music video for a Portland-based band. \n\n\n\nThe week begins by exploring classic animated music videos to spark ideas and shape a shared creative vision. Campers will learn how to use tools from P rocreate Dreams including keyframing\, timeline editing\, onion skinning\, layered drawing\, live motion effects\, and audio syncing. They will deve lop skills in storyboarding\, character design\, digital illustration\, mo vement\, pacing and transitions\, and learning how animation enhances rhyt hm and mood. \n\n\n\nCampers will work in teams to brainstorm concepts\, s hare creative roles\, and connect individual animated sequences into a coh esive\, exquisite corpse–style music video. Along the way\, they will pr actice collaboration\, creative problem-solving\, and constructive critiqu e. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the week\, participants will premiere a fully rea lized animated music video to share with friends and family. No prior anim ation experience is required—just some imagination\, curiosity\, and a l ove of music and visual storytelling. \n\n\n\n\nSold out – waitlist only \n\n\n\n\nAbout the teaching artist\n\n\n\n\n\nFry (she/they) is a graphic recorder\, illustrator\, and educator who believes images are a powerful tool for creating positive change. Her interest in visual work is founded in an appreciation for deeper levels of listening\, cultivating new mindse ts\, and allowing space for people to be creative. She is currently based in Portland\, Oregon. Fry’s work as an artist extends into the culture o f zine making and she has received two grants from the Regional Arts and C ulture Council to produce publications focused on mental health awareness. She is also passionate about public art and can frequently be found at pa rks sitting inside her creation Selfie Bot\, a public art installation off ered to inspire joy and bring together strangers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T060307Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JUST ADDED: Building Imaginary Worlds // Heroes\, Villains\, and t he Stories in-between (ages 8 – 10) DTSTART:20260720T170000Z DTEND:20260724T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T120307Z UID:10001520-1784541600-1784903400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Camp overview\n\n\n\nJoin teaching artist Teeny Conway for a c ollaborative art-making experience where kids ages 8–10 create bold hero es\, wily villains\, and the imaginary places they call home. \n\n\n\nCamp ers will use drawing\, writing prompts\, and imaginative games to practice storytelling. They’ll invent creatures\, develop stories\, design origi nal characters\, and plan the landscapes\, hideouts\, and habitats that su pport their story. Using hands-on art materials such as cardboard\, clay\, paint\, fabric\, and recycled supplies\, campers will construct their cha racters and build imagined realms. \n\n\n\nThe week ends with an exhibitio n for family and friends\, where campers proudly share the stories and cha racters of their completed world. This camp offers young artists a welcomi ng space to make friends while learning how to share ideas\, solve creativ e challenges\, and turn stories into three-dimensional artworks. \n\n\n\n\ nRegister for Building Imaginary Worlds\n\n\n\n\nAbout the teaching artist \n\n\n\n\n\nTeeny (they/she) is an art teacher\, a proud dog parent\, a gr eat friend\, and a lover of all things creative. During the week\, Teeny t eaches all ages of people all sorts of topics\, like how to sculpat a mug or how to manage your breathing during a panic attack. Teeny’s artwork l ooks like a whole lot of things – bold colors and lines\, big feelings\, abstract shapes\, paintings\, colored pencils\, clay sculptures\, paper c ollages\, woodblock prints\, poetry\, the list goes on (and will keep goin g on forever and ever). LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120307Z LOCATION:PAM CUT\, 934 SW Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:El Oh Hell Open Mic DTSTART:20260720T233000Z DTEND:20260721T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10023608-1784565000-1784570400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Free drink + slice of pizza for comics! Mic from 4-6pm. Hosted by Bryan Withawhy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:Dante’s\, 350 W. Burnside\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Material DTSTART:20260721T003000Z DTEND:20260721T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10003104-1784568600-1784581200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 5:30\, mic from at 6-9pm. Hosted by A lice Carrier. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:Coffee Beer\, 4142 SE 42nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Donnell's Don't Tell Open Mic DTSTART:20260721T010000Z DTEND:20260721T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10033729-1784570400-1784577600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Donnell’s Don’t Tell OPEN MIC comedy every Monday. \nSign ups at 6:00pm. \nShow at 6:30-8:00pm  hosted by Mike Lowry. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:Donnell’s Bar\, 813 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Carts! DTSTART:20260721T020000Z DTEND:20260721T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10022286-1784574000-1784579400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Mic from 7:00-8:30pm. Hosted by Devi Kirsch. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:University Food Carts\, 616 SW College St.\, Portland\, 97201\, U nited States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stretch Comedy Show DTSTART:20260721T020000Z DTEND:20260721T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10024578-1784574000-1784579400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The show where comedians challenge themselves to something dif ferent than their normal act. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:Covert Cafe\, 803 SE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The New Stuff DTSTART:20260721T020000Z DTEND:20260721T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10028521-1784574000-1784581200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:“THE NEW STUFF is your weekly front-row seat to raw\, unfilt ered stand-up comedy. Every week\, local favorites and touring pros try ou t brand-new material—sometimes sharing jokes for the very first time. Be part of the creative process as comedians craft fresh bits\, some of whic h may never be heard again.\nYou might recognize faces from Netflix\, Hulu \, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Helium Comedy Studios\, and more. Admission is fr ee\; tips are strongly encouraged to keep the laughs coming. \nChris Hudso n (Leave Your Troubles at The Door\, @chriees on Instagram) hosts THE NEW STUFF\, pulling back the curtain on how great comedy is born—don’t mis s it! 7 PM Mondays at the historic McMenamins Al’s Den. Contact newstuff als@gmail.com for bookings. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Murder Casserole DTSTART:20260721T020000Z DTEND:20260721T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10029576-1784574000-1784581200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Your Monday night plans just got a whole lot darker (and funni er). Join us for Murder Casserole\, where true crime and comedy collide. A panel of local comics dissect true crime stories and play some spooky gam es! Get a scotch egg\, a tasty Guinness and talk BLOOD with us! Third Mond ay of each month! LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:Paddy’s Bar & Grill\, 65 SW Yamhill St.\, Portland\, OR\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laugh Basement DTSTART:20260721T023000Z DTEND:20260721T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T122513Z UID:10011878-1784575800-1784583000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T122513Z LOCATION:The Goodfoot Lounge\, 2845 SE Stark St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haymaker Open Mic DTSTART:20260721T030000Z DTEND:20260721T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T182635Z UID:10039825-1784577600-1784584800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 7 – Mic starts at 8. Hosted Matt Br own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T182635Z LOCATION:Haymaker\, 1233 N. Killingsworth St.\, Portland\, OR\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheerful Tortoise Open Mic DTSTART:20260721T040000Z DTEND:20260721T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T182635Z UID:10022021-1784581200-1784586600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Monday. Signups at 8:30 – Mic starts at 9. Feature com ic at 10pm. Hosted by Milo Loza. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T182635Z LOCATION:Cheerful Tortoise\, 1939 SW 6th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing the Hard Stuff: Navigating Vulnerability on the Page DTSTART:20260722T010000Z DTEND:20260722T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002841Z UID:10005714-1784656800-1784664000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Writing about personal or difficult experiences can feel daunt ing so how do you tell the truth without feeling overexposed\, overwhelmed \, or unsure where the line is? This six-week course explores the intersec tion of craft and emotional awareness\, helping writers approach vulnerabl e material with both honesty and intention.\nThrough a blend of generative exercises\, discussion\, and optional sharing\, you’ll learn how to wri te into complex experiences while maintaining a sense of control and safet y. We’ll explore how to create emotional distance when needed\, how to r ecognize when writing is serving the work (versus reactivating the writer) \, and how to shape personal material into compelling\, resonant narrative s. \nThis class is not about pushing you to disclose more\, it’s about h elping you make thoughtful\, empowered choices on the page. Whether you’ re working on memoir\, personal essays\, or nonfiction that draws from liv ed experience\, you’ll leave with practical tools to navigate fear\, res istance\, and self-censorship. \nWriters will gain greater confidence in a pproaching difficult material and a clearer understanding of how to balanc e vulnerability with craft. \nWeekly Outline: \n● Week 1: Defining “Ha rd Stuff” and Establishing Safety\n● Week 2: Writing with Distance and Control\n● Week 3: Navigating Fear\, Resistance\, and Self-Censorship\n ● Week 4: Shaping Vulnerable Material into Story\n● Week 5: Writing an d Feedback Session\n● Week 6: Writing and Feedback Session \nAccess Prog ram\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone \, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition str ucture can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers wr iting class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes h ave at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply here for access rat e tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have ques tions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class and seminar at Literary A rts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each cl ass meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApply here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002841Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kaitlyn Teer in conversation with Chelsea Bieker DTSTART:20260722T013000Z DTEND:20260722T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005744-1784658600-1784662200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome autho r Kaitlyn Teer to celebrate her latest essay collection\, Little Apocalyps es. Teer will be joined in conversation by local author Chelsea Bieker. \n \nAbout the book: \nA thoughtful\, evocative\, and urgently needed collect ion that reimagines the stories we tell about motherhood\, climate change\ , and the end of the world as we know it. \nHow do you raise children in a world rapidly being reshaped by climate change? Do our narratives about c limate change and care help us or hinder us in our efforts to get it right ? Little Apocalypses seeks to explore these urgent questions as we navig ate the existential predicament of parenting on a planet in crisis. \nIn t his collection of beautifully crafted essays\, Kaitlyn Teer—herself the mother of two young children—blends personal narrative\, cultural analys is\, and wide-ranging\, multi-disciplinary research to offer new ways for readers to think more deeply and more hopefully about the radical possibil ities of caregiving to bring a more just and sustainable future into being . In “World Without End” Teer examines the apocalyptic rhetoric that s hapes our understanding of the climate crisis and shows us where to find n ew stories that can shape our imaginations of what’s still possible. In “Mother of All Messes” Teer considers the pressures to perform green m otherhood and calls for refocusing efforts to collective action on for mut ual flourishing. Teer’s writing overflows with love for her children\, h er community\, and the natural world\, and offers an invitation to face th e uncertain future with curiosity and imagination. \nA thoughtful and eye- opening look at the power of caregiving in crisis\, Little Apocalypses i s a call to action—an invitation to parents to become active participant s in carving a different path forward for all of us\, our children\, and o ur planet. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hallway PDX Open Mic DTSTART:20260722T020000Z DTEND:20260722T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T062919Z UID:10038737-1784660400-1784664000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Come out to Hallwa y PDX\, Portland’s The Shining themed karaoke bar every Tuesday from 7-8 pm for our comedy open mic! LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T062919Z LOCATION:Hallway PDX\, 20 NW 3rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United Stat es X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Montavilla Station Open Mic DTSTART:20260722T020000Z DTEND:20260722T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T062919Z UID:10004471-1784660400-1784671200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups\, mic starts at 7 w/ 3 minute sets.\nThe Google Doc is posted at 12pm on Lucas Copp’s Facebook & Instagram. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T062919Z LOCATION:Montavilla Station\, 417 SE 80th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:the tiny mic DTSTART:20260722T030000Z DTEND:20260722T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10038051-1784664000-1784671200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:comedy open mic upstairs at the hotel vintage downtown. 8-10pm (may move to thurs or friday in the deep future) LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Hotel Vintage\, 627 SW Washington St.\, Portland\, OR\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Firkin Tavern Open Mic DTSTART:20260722T043000Z DTEND:20260722T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10005515-1784669400-1784674800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic starts at 9:30. Message host Kellie Irwin for spots (add t o ensure message is seen). LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Firkin Tavern\, 1937 SE 11th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oregon Literary Fellowships Information Session DTSTART:20260722T193000Z DTEND:20260722T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005755-1784723400-1784728800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Questions about applying to this year’s Oregon Literary Fell owships? Join us at this information session! \nDrop-in anytime between 12 :30 and 2:00 p.m. \nPlease contact Alexa Winik (alexa@literary-arts.org) i f you have any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christine Hartman-Derr in conversation with Steph Littlebird DTSTART:20260723T013000Z DTEND:20260723T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005746-1784745000-1784748600@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore and NAYA are pleased to welcome au thor Christine Hartman-Derr to celebrate her latest middle-grade novel\, R aven Rising. Hartam-Derr will be joined in conversation by Steph Littlebir d. \n  \n\n  \nAbout NAYA: \nFounded by the community\, for the communit y\, NAYA is a regional center for Native resilience and self-determination . We wrap community in culturally specific programs\, steward generational impacts\, amplify community victories\, and share a culture of reciprocit y. Together\, we heal historical traumas\, restore balance to our lives\, and achieve thriving Indigenous futures. \n  \n\n  \nAbout the book: \nP erfect for fans of Christine Day and Cynthia Leitich Smith\, this debut no vel follows a Cherokee girl who\, after the tragic loss of her parents\, t ries to acclimate to difficult social dynamics in her new school and a cur ious magic that her mother may have passed down to her. \nRaven Miller onl y just moved to Bear Creek Falls\, but she already hates it. There’s a c lique that has it out for her\, a vice principal who keeps targeting her f or dress code violations\, and a cruel rumor going around that Raven is a witch who killed her parents. If it weren’t for her new friends Laurel a nd Hazel\, she’d be lost. \nThe “witch” stuff would be easy to shrug off\, but Raven does possess magical powers in the kitchen—the treats s he makes can mysteriously change the lives of those who eat them. Though s he doesn’t bake anymore—not since the accident that took her parents ’ lives. \nThen the clique’s bullying and the vice principal’s watch ful eye intensifies. When the girls’ attempts to retaliate fall flat\, R aven wonders if the magical sweets she used to make could whip up a justic e so powerful it would set everything right. In order to find out\, she’ ll have to face the things she’s been avoiding. Can Raven rise above the pain of her past to secure a better future? LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Disco Ball Mic DTSTART:20260723T014500Z DTEND:20260723T044500Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10005836-1784745900-1784756700@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sign ups 6:45pm\, Mic @ 7:00pm. Hosted by Colin Mattox & Bulld og Comedy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Ambassador Lounge\, 4744 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NT Live: The Fifth Step // Presented by Third Rail Repertory Theat re DTSTART:20260723T020000Z DTEND:20260723T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T120307Z UID:10001586-1784746800-1784754000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120307Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fresh Faces DTSTART:20260723T020000Z DTEND:20260723T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10013890-1784746800-1784754000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAW: Games of the Heart - A Horror-Comedy Show DTSTART:20260723T023000Z DTEND:20260723T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10039684-1784748600-1784754000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Saw: Games of the Heart \nA new horror-comedy from Mack Lee\, Jane Dillinger\, & Crystal Dawn! \nComing July 22nd to Hawthorne Hideaway! \nReality TV meets deathgame horror as 6 former dating show contestants b ecome unwitting players in another of type of game. \nThey will face Jigsa w\, their pig-masked assistant\, and the Bachelorette to answer for their trashy TV behavior. Did they want love? or air time? Their lives are in th eir hands… AND the audience’s! \nLike Survivor\, each round the audien ce will vote off their least favorite character and decide who will have a meet-cute with their maker. \nThe final bachelor will win the bachelorett e’s heart… and live to go on the honeymoon. \nHow much blood would you shed to fall in love? LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Hawthorne Hideaway\, 2221 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 972 14\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Night @ Shanahan’s DTSTART:20260723T030000Z DTEND:20260723T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10021487-1784750400-1784757600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic is every Wednesday w/ in-person sign ups at 7:30. Mic star ts at 8:00.\nHosted by Sean Grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Shanahan’s Bar & Grill\, 209 W. McLoughlin Blvd.\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Eastern Pearl Open Mic DTSTART:20260723T030000Z DTEND:20260723T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10038662-1784750400-1784757600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sign ups in person @7:45pm or DM host on Instagram @Formerlyca rlosmateo. Mic runs from 8-10pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Eastern Pearl Restaurant\, 8651 SW Canyon Dr\, Portland\, OR\, 97 225\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YAMS DTSTART:20260723T050000Z DTEND:20260723T065900Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10021754-1784757600-1784764740@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Mic is every Wednesday w/ in-person sign ups at 9:45. Mic star ts at 10:00.\nHosted by Colin Mattox. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Yamhill Pub\, 223 SW Yamhill St.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Members Night: David Hockney DTSTART:20260724T000000Z DTEND:20260724T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T000240Z UID:10001529-1784826000-1784836800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a final opportunity to experience David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation dur ing these special member-only viewing hours while the Museum is closed to the public. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T000240Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Terria Smith in conversation with Ursula Pike DTSTART:20260724T013000Z DTEND:20260724T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005745-1784831400-1784835000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome autho r Terria Smith to celebrate her new memoir\, I Love You So Many. Smith wil l be joined in conversation with Ursula Pike. \n\nAbout the book: \nI Lov e You So Many begins with a question: do other California Indians travel? After spending decades working in journalism and publishing to uplift and tell about the lives of Native people\, Terria Smith turns her ear for sto ry toward her own life. If travel writing is so often bound up with the co mplications and histories of settler colonialism\, how do Indigenous folks interact with it? Following her journey from the Torres Martinzes Desert Cahuilla reservation to journalism school and beyond\, I Love You So Many takes readers across North America on a journey of self-discovery\, kinshi p\, and adventure. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Stimming Pool DTSTART:20260724T020000Z DTEND:20260724T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T060120Z UID:10001587-1784833200-1784840400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T060120Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Velodrome Indie Improv DTSTART:20260724T020000Z DTEND:20260724T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175706Z UID:10035149-1784833200-1784836800@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portlands best and br ightest indie teams! \n\nEvery week you’ll see 3 different teams\, each bringing their unique forms\, flavors\, and a whole lot of funny. \nUpcomi ng Lineups: \nFebruary 19th: Mommy’s Favorites\, The Kickstand Faculty\n February 26th: Ooh La La \n\nMonthly Rotating Anchor Teams:\n\nAngels No W ings – 1st Thursdays\nBrown Sugar – 2nd Thursdays\nMommy’s Favorit es – 3rd Thursdays\nOoh La La – 4th Thursdays\n\n\nAngels No Wings i s Cami Zea\, Daisy Claire\, Emily Bolcik\, Kate Cockrill\, Kaz Shepherd\, Maddie Zenk\, Madeleine Arana\, Reed Emerson\, and Renee Lo Sapio \nMommy ’s Favorites is David Hoffman\, Lisa Wheeler\, Eiley Morrison\, Corinne Johnston\, Jessica Poundstone\, Gabri Chodosh\, Stewart Green\, and Stefan ie Harmon \nBrown Sugar is Alé Martinez\, D’Guar Herrera\, Dyvisha Gord on\, Laz Romankiw\, Michelle Dorantes\, Monel\, Nicholle Ortiz\, Tali Afla gue\, and Toby Brim \nOoh La La is AJ Park\, Ayano Healy\, Bimpe Adewusi\, Catherine Retica\, Heather “Magenta” Ferguson\, Taby Ammari\, Yoshina Okamoto \n\n\n***This show is free to current students who present a stud ent ID card at the door*** LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175706Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crowdjerk DTSTART:20260724T020000Z DTEND:20260724T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10041681-1784833200-1784840400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Crowdjerk is a show where you get crowd worked by a new comedy jerk each month. Come for shenanigans\, characters\, and comedians. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:The NoshPit sandwich bar\, 1914 N Killingsworth\, Portland\, Or\, 97217 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Al’s Den Mic DTSTART:20260724T023000Z DTEND:20260724T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10007003-1784835000-1784842200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday\, signups at 7:30 | Hosted by Brandon Lyons\, Mic starts at 8pm w/ 5 min sets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:Al’s Den McMenamins\, 303 SW 12th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chill N Fill Comedy DTSTART:20260724T030000Z DTEND:20260724T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10015145-1784836800-1784844000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Dogs welcome! Follow @ChillNfillComedy for lineups and full de tails. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:Chill N Fill\, 5215 N Lombard St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preach! DTSTART:20260724T030000Z DTEND:20260724T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10015466-1784836800-1784844000@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Follow @preachcomedyshow for lineups and full details. \n$15 a t door\, $10 online presale LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:Pope House Bourbon Lounge\, 2075 NW Glisan St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holey Schtick DTSTART:20260724T040000Z DTEND:20260724T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10026730-1784840400-1784847600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Weekly comedy open mic with rotating hosts\, Heather Styles an d JONO James. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:Low Bar\, 724 East Burnside St.\, Portland\, 97214\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:My Father's Place Open Mic DTSTART:20260724T040000Z DTEND:20260724T063000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10039360-1784840400-1784849400@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In-person sign ups at 8:30. Mic starts at 9:00. Hosted by Mic hael Phelps. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:My Father’s Place\, 532 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Autistic Camera DTSTART:20260724T190000Z DTEND:20260724T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120040Z UID:10001614-1784894400-1784899800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Workshop overview\n\n\n\nWhat does an autistic cinema look lik e? In this relaxed workshop\, filmmaker Georgia Kumari Bradburn explores embodied cinematic perspectives that embrace non-normative communication and emphasize non-verbal\, empathic connections between filmmaker and aud ience. Using examples of sensory encounters and unconventional techniques in film\, including a case study of The Stimming Pool\, this workshop wil l take you through the many ways in which the camera can not only document but also embody autistic experience\, using the cinematic apparatus to in habit states of masking\, drifting\, meltdown\, stimming\, and what lies i n between. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nGeorgia Kumari Bradburn (she/ they) is an award-winning filmmaker\, artist\, writer and curator working in London\, UK. Her work explores cinematic phenomenology and sensory com munication through the lens of disability and difference\, using hybrid d ocumentary and experimental film to develop cinematic languages existing o utside of neuronormative frameworks. They are a co-director of The Stimmi ng Pool  (CPH:Dox\, MoMA Doc Fortnight\, London Film Festival) and a co-d irector of the relaxed screening curatorial collective Stims. \n\n\n\n\nr egister for the autistic camera\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This is an online workshop. Workshop Fee: $30 LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120040Z LOCATION:OR X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Friday DTSTART:20260724T234500Z DTEND:20260725T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10008310-1784911500-1784919600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Online signups at 10 AM every Friday. \nSignup link. In person signups at 4:45. Mic runs from 5-7.\nHosted by Logan Loughmiller. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:Turn Turn Turn\, 8 NE Killingsworth St.\, Portland\, OR\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tits Up Comedy Open Mic DTSTART:20260725T000000Z DTEND:20260725T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120936Z UID:10025183-1784912400-1784919600@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd & 4th Friday. Mic from 5-7pm | Hosted by Aimee Sincl air and Erica Figeroa. \nTits Up is a women focused open mic. Limited spot s for dudes to prioritize women comics & creating community. 3-4 minutes. Hosted by Aimee Sinclair & a rotating guest host. Sign up at titsupcomedy. com starting the day before at 5pm & close at 2pm day of\, curated list po sted on Aimee’s Instagram stories around 3pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120936Z LOCATION:Alberta Street Pub\, 1036 NE Alberta St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211 X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic Complex DTSTART:20260725T020000Z DTEND:20260725T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T180902Z UID:10038303-1784919600-1784923200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every neighbor has a story. Come take a peak inside the Mosaic Complex\, a comedy show that explores the many lives that enrich a comple tely improvised apartment building. Every show we visit a new apartment— all based on your stories! If you enjoy eavesdropping on characters from s hows like Living Single\, New Girl\, and Insecure\, then you should t ake a tour of the Mosaic Complex. Welcome to the building. \n7pm. Every 4t h Friday of the month! (subject to change\, view full show calendar for mo re details). Follow @mosaicimprov on Instagram for more BIPOC comedy goo dness. \nMosaic Complex is Napoleon Benito\, Jhordan Blumenberg\, Jamiel B rown\, Afrita Davis\, Sumita Mukund\, Brianna Nunez-Webb\, Yoshina Okamoto \, and Nicholle Ortiz. \nDirected by Mariah Muñoz (Small Fruits\, No Sex and the City). LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T180902Z LOCATION:Kickstand Comedy\, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH Part Two: Lust DTSTART:20260725T023000Z DTEND:20260725T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T000000Z UID:10001588-1784921400-1784928600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T000000Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Here We Are: A PAM Highlights Tour DTSTART:20260725T210000Z DTEND:20260725T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060641Z UID:10001618-1784988000-1784991600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday afternoons to explore highlights of the Mu seum’s collections and architecture with an experienced guide. PAM staff will lead you on an hour-long\, interactive visit\, blending conversation with context and inviting visitors to share their questions and perspecti ves as we move through the Museum together. Highlights include the new Mar k Rothko Pavilion\, the Black Art and Experiences galleries\, newly acquir ed artworks\, and a few familiar favorites.  \n\n\n\nHere We Are does not require special tickets. Museum tickets may be purchased online or at the box office. Tours begin in the Commons\, near the front desk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060641Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sexy Beast in 35mm DTSTART:20260725T210000Z DTEND:20260725T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060641Z UID:10001515-1784988000-1784995200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sexy Beast (2000) Directed by Jonathan Glazer.Screening in 35m m film! \n\n\n\nCatch Sexy Beast (2000)\, directed by Jonathan Glazer\, as part of our film series Pretty\, Witty and Gay—in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition. The film is a sun-drenched\, dream-like\, and v isceral portrait of retired criminals. \n\n\n\nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in film s\, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT o r the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses\, trailers\, and ot her links on our website\, further information about content and age-appro priateness for specific films can be found on sites like Common Sense Medi a\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDogDie.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060641Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:She’s the He DTSTART:20260725T230000Z DTEND:20260726T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060641Z UID:10001589-1784995200-1785002400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060641Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Look With Me DTSTART:20260726T190000Z DTEND:20260726T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060641Z UID:10001540-1785067200-1785078000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Your eyes\, your ideas\, one artwork at a time. Slow your pace in the galleries and join a Look With Me conversation. These 20-minute\, drop-in sessions focus on one artwork\, just enough time to notice things you might normally breeze past. Our volunteer guides invite your perspecti ve\, spark questions\, and help the whole group see something new. \n\n\n\ nSessions take place every 30 minutes from Noon to 3 p.m. Look for signs i n the galleries to join.  \n\n\n\nCome for one session or stay for a few. You’ll be surprised by what you start to notice. \n\n\n\nThird Sundays: Look With Me + Art in ASLOnce a month\, some sessions are led in American Sign Language (ASL) and others in English. Every session includes ASL/Eng lish interpretation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060641Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown DTSTART:20260726T210000Z DTEND:20260726T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060641Z UID:10001516-1785074400-1785081600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) Directed by P edro Almodóvar. 1hr 35min. Rated R. \n\n\n\nCatch Pedro Almodóvar’s Wo men on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) the final film from our ser ies Pretty\, Witty and Gay—in conversation with the David Hockney exhibi tion. The film is a strange journey styled in a nod to 1950’s Hollywood Technicolor. \n\n\n\nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films\, and films exhibited do n’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses\, trailers\, and other links on our website\, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific fi lms can be found on sites like Common Sense Media\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDog Die.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060641Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bend It Like Beckham x Portland Arts Week DTSTART:20260726T230000Z DTEND:20260727T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T001041Z UID:10001590-1785081600-1785088800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T001041Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Give Me the Ball! x Portland Arts Week DTSTART:20260727T020000Z DTEND:20260727T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T001041Z UID:10001591-1785092400-1785099600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T001041Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dreamscapes in Motion // A Collaborative Animation Camp (ages 11 – 14) DTSTART:20260727T170000Z DTEND:20260731T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T060948Z UID:10001333-1785146400-1785508200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Camp overview\n\n\n\nGuided by teaching artist and filmmaker S ahar Al-Sawaf\, youth ages 11–14 will transform inspiration from art\, d reams\, and film into animated stories\, learning how imagination\, collab oration\, and creativity can combine to make ideas move. \n\n\n\nIn this h ands-on camp\, campers will create animated shorts using a mix of paper cu touts\, rotoscoping\, and digital tools. They’ll film scenes with iPads\ , experiment with layering and coloring printed frames\, and use stop moti on techniques to bring ideas to life. Campers will also explore found imag es and online resources to inspire backgrounds\, textures\, and environmen ts\, connecting their work to contemporary artists’ practices. \n\n\n\nU sing iMovie and stop motion apps\, campers will develop\, edit\, and refin e their animations\, collaborating in teams to build cohesive stories and dreamlike worlds. The process encourages creative problem-solving\, teamwo rk\, and experimentation\, allowing participants to contribute their uniqu e ideas to the final animated shorts. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the week\, cam pers will showcase their collaborative projects\, sharing their original s tories and imagined worlds with friends and family to celebrate creativity \, collaboration\, and the power of animated storytelling. \n\n\n\n\nREGIS TER\n\n\n\n\nAbout the teaching artist\n\n\n\n\n\nSahar al-Sawaf (she/her) is an Iraqi-American filmmaker\, visual artist\, and photographer based i n Oregon whose work explores the entanglements of war\, memory\, displacem ent\, and cultural identity through a deeply personal lens. Her practice s pans documentary filmmaking\, hand-drawn animation\, and analog photograph y—mediums she uses to amplify voices too often omitted from dominant nar ratives\, particularly those of Arab women navigating the aftermath of con flict. Sahar has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East with her camera and sketchbook in hand\, chronicling the lives of refugees who have fled. Her animated short films Uncle Ma’an\, Um Abdullah\, and Shadow o f Paradise have screened at DOC NYC\, the Chicago International Film Festi val\, Animafest Zagreb\, Aesthetica Short Film Festival\, Tricky Women/Tri cky Realities (Austria)\, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scien ces. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T060948Z LOCATION:PAM CUT\, 934 SW Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Edith Wharton: The Custom of the Country DTSTART:20260728T010000Z DTEND:20260728T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005727-1785175200-1785182400@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Edith Wharton documented the Gilded Age with an unsurpassed cl arity. Born into one prominent family and marrying into another\, she knew better than most what it meant to be numbered among the elite—and she d rew on this knowledge in her writing\, both fiction and nonfiction alike. Her account of the ethical consequences of the era’s conspicuous consump tion is essential reading\, especially today. \nOf all her works\, though\ , it is The Custom of the Country (1913) that feels the most prescient. If the main character\, Undine Spragg\, a character in a contemporary novel\ , she would be on a mission to become an influencer. Alternately insuffera ble and intriguing\, a twenty-first-century Undine would attract many\, ma ny followers. \nIn the novel\, Undine seeks the late-nineteenth-century ve rsion of this more modern goal—a marriage that will install her as a fea tured star of the society page. Her pursuit of this outcome is relentless\ , its path littered with victims. \nBecause this is Wharton\, Undine’s s ometimes-comic career is presented in tandem with serious discussions of t he state of marriage\, social priorities and expectations\, and the ways t hat ambition and desire resist fulfillment. \nSo the novel isn’t precise ly a “light” read\, but the story of Undine’s determined social clim bing\, her successes\, failures\, and marriages is summer-reading adjacent as\, despite her many flaws\, Undine charms. In this delve\, we’ll expl ore this consummate novel of manners\, focusing on how its careful manipul ation of delight and disillusion raises questions about the form itself. \ nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Progr am offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writi ng classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply here fo r access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if y ou have questions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class and seminar a t Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApply here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forms of Care: Writing the Mortal Body DTSTART:20260729T000000Z DTEND:20260729T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005724-1785258000-1785265200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In this generative writing class\, we will explore meaning via the mortal body—the foundation of what it means to be human—as a frui tful landscape for creative reflection\, risk-taking\, and art making. \nI n each session\, we will read and discuss a central text\, write with in-c lass prompts\, and share our freshly drafted words as a practice of self-c are and care for each other. Writings from Victoria Chang\, Alice Wong\, A bi Palmer\, Richard Siken\, Elias Canetti\, and Martha Silano will be our primary guides. This class offers opportunities for artistic expression a nd exploration related to health\, disability\, illness\, grief\, and life in a mortal body in a supportive learning environment. \nWe will read and discuss model texts and engage in generative exercises in class whose res ults can be further developed and revised at home. While this is not a cri tical workshop\, there will be opportunities to share newly drafted work i n class and support each other’s creativity through discussion and share d learning. \nCourse Goals:\n• Explore the human condition through the l ens of mortality\, the body\, health\, self-care\, and care for others.\n • Deepen and expand our creative capacities for vulnerability\, humor\, tenderness\, and grace.\n• Create new writing about the body inspired by in-class prompts.\n• Strengthen our powers of perception\, curiosity\, and inquiry through writing\, reflection\, and close observation.\n• Exp and our awareness of and connection to other living beings. \nCourse Sched ule:\nWeek 1: The Shape of Change\nWhen a loved one experiences ill health \, everything changes: their life shifts and so do ours: our relationships \, our home environment\, ourselves. In this session\, selections from Vic toria Chang’s OBIT and Dear Memory will guide us in writing the shape of change\, the grief that arises in response to it\, and what is born on th e other side. \nWeek 2: I Do Know Some Things\nRichard Siken’s I Do Know Some Things invites readers to risk intimacy with mortality\, disability\ , and care. Writing in the aftermath of a stroke\, Siken confronts the fac t that he can no longer manipulate the constructions of literary form as h e once did. We’ll take inspiration from Siken’s approach and write int o the human condition with constraint\, without ornament\, and with tender clarity.\nWeek 3: Big Cat Energy\nIn Chinese culture\, the tiger is deepl y revered for its confidence\, passion\, ambition\, and ferocity. A self-d escribed disabled oracle and founder of the Disability Visibility Project\ , Alice Wong’s The Year of the Tiger opens a portal into the Underworld of the American healthcare system and a space for disabled people to be in conversation with one another and the world. \nWeek 4: Slug Manifesto\nA lyric manifesto/memoir\, Abi Palmer’s “Slugs: A Manifesto” considers how the politics of capitalism meet chronic illness\, crip phenomenology\ , iridescent queerness\, and shapeshifting\, viscous ‘slug time.’ We w ill consider the manifesto as a literary form and embrace Palmer’s invit ation to envision a future where humanity becomes just a little more slugl ike. \nWeek 5: Against Death\nThe layered literary form called aufzeichnun gen harmonizes the reader’s mind with the writer’s mind\, thought by t hought. It is a flexible form for essaying on vast topics\, such death—a nd life. Excerpts from Elias Canetti’s The Book Against Death offer a m odel for lightly assembling our own complex and even conflicting philosoph ies about what it means to live and love and\, eventually\, to die. \nWeek 6: Surreal Terminality\nWhen supporting a loved one through illness\, we ’re faced with the fact of our own inevitable physical decline and end: As poet Martha Silano reminds us\, we’re all getting off at the same ex it. It’s tempting to turn away\, yet a study of death is a study of life : what we love and value and what we do with the time we have. Silano’s Terminal Surreal\, published after her death\, offers ideas for engaging compassionately\, directly\, and even playfully with these ideas. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to eve ryone\, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuitio n structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offe rs writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing clas ses have at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply here for acces s rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Online via Zoom X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:July Write-In: Beach Day DTSTART:20260729T003000Z DTEND:20260729T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005751-1785259800-1785267000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our mon thly write-in. This month’s theme is Beach Day! ☀️ \nJoin us for a b each trip (in our imaginations). The cafe will be serving a special beach- themed drink called “Write on the Beach\,” a peach\, orange\, and cran berry spritz inspired by the classic cocktail. \nStay up to date with the Literary Bookstore news! Sign up for our newsletter and get updates for up coming write-ins. \n\nAbout write-ins:\nWrite-ins are community gatherings where writers come together to share space\, write\, and make connections . Whether you’re here to hit word count or make a new friend\, we’re h ere to support you! LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BIPOC Reading Series - July DTSTART:20260730T013000Z DTEND:20260730T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005739-1785349800-1785355200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:***NEW START TIME*** Starting in June\, the BIPOC Reading Seri es will begin at 6:30 PM.  \nThis monthly reading series is intended to p rioritize the safety\, creativity\, and stories of Black people\, Indigeno us people\, and People of Color. \nCome listen to our featured readers\, o r sign up to share your work in our open mic. Readings will be followed by a short community discussion. Hosted by Kyle Yoshioka and Jessica Meza -Torres. The featured reader for July will be announced soon. \nThis event is open to everyone\, but only people who identify as Black\, Indigenous\ , and/or People of Color will be invited to read. If you have any question s\, please contact Jessica Meza-Torres at jmezatorres24@gmail.com or Kyle Yoshioka at kyle.yoshioka@gmail.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Journalism for Every Writer DTSTART:20260731T003000Z DTEND:20260731T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T002921Z UID:10005707-1785432600-1785439800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Journalism isn’t only for journalists. The practice involves skills that are useful to any and all writers across genres and levels of experience. At its core\, reporting is the process of asking questions an d seeking answers\, which is something all writers do in one form or anoth er. In addition to interviews\, research is a valuable tool for any writer to deepen and expand their understanding of a chosen subject and fact-che cking can heighten the rigor and truth of any work\, even the most fantast ical fiction. \nAs part of their training\, journalists learn how to disti ll a story down to its core components\, make it legible to a wide audienc e\, and structure information to maximize impact. These are skills and pra ctices that all writers can benefit from. Whether there’s a journalist c haracter in your novel\, a historical component to your memoir\, a narrati ve aspect to your academic work\, or a poem that provides a glimpse into a n unknown world\, this class will provide a basic understanding of journal ism that any writer can apply to any project. \nCourse outcomes: \n● Wri ters are introduced to the fundamentals of reporting\, research\, writing\ , editing and fact-checking\n● Writers explore how to incorporate these skills into their writing practice\n● Writers gain confidence applying t hese skills in their own projects\, outside of the classroom \nClass sched ule: \nWeek 1: The Journalist Mindset—Week 1 provides an overarching int roduction to the key concepts of journalism and how it can be applied to a ny writing project. Concepts include the “5 Ws + H” and newsworthiness . \nWeek 2: Reporting and Research—Students will learn interview techniq ues\; discuss other ways to access information\, like court documents\, pu blic records and archives\; and review best practices for research\, like relying on primary source documents and vetting journal articles. \nWeek 3 : Writing & Structure—How to write and structure a basic news story\, wi th a discussion of how those core principles (like the inverted pyramid) c an apply to any writing project. It will also address how to approach writ ing a feature story\, which requires using information to build scenes and character development.\n\nWeek 4: Ethics & Accuracy—How to fact-check a nd why it matters. Students will learn what goes into fact-checking and ho w to ensure that the information they have gathered is accurate. They will also learn core ethical principles of journalism\, such as objectivity\, independence\, as well as how to handle attribution (on vs off the record) and how to handle sources requesting anonymity or who are not telling the truth. \nWeek 5: Journalism for every writer—During the final class\, t he class will cover how reporters find stories\, hone in on an angle\, ide ntify sources\, build a reporting plan\, and pitch. How do you take an ind ividual’s story and make it universal? How do you find information or st ories that haven’t been told? Week 5 will be dedicated to how writers ca n use journalism to find inspiration\, unleash their creativity\, and thin k differently about the idea of truth. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writi ng classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of incom e and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obs tacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class and semina r tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one acces s spot available. \nPlease apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Sus an Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. \nLiaison posit ion\nEvery in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison po sition. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you ar e a liaison for a class or seminar\, the full amount of your tuition is co vered by Literary Arts. \nApply here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T002921Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Novel Support: Weekly Check-In DTSTART:20260731T010000Z DTEND:20260731T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005711-1785434400-1785441600@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Are you writing a novel? Do you want company? Writing a novel is an intensive and often lonely experience. This course brings novel writ ers at all stages of the process together to support each other for 8 week s. From first draft through revision\, this course is a weekly check in\, a community gathering\, a discussion group\, an accountability buddy\, a t oolkit\, a troubleshooting session\, and a place for us to talk about our novels and writing processes as much as we need to without boring anyone. Each week\, we’ll spend time checking in about our novels\, discussing i ssues and breakthroughs\, and providing feedback on each other’s work. T o best suit the needs of the group\, course instruction will be specifical ly tailored to the questions that arise during class. Participants will re ceive peer and instructor feedback on a small section (up to 3\,000 words) of their work. \nCourse Outcomes:\n• Participants will set their own go als for their novel writing and check in on them each week\n• Participan ts will reflect on their own processes for writing a novel and learn about the processes of fellow writers.\n•Participants will learn about a vari ety of resources for novelists (books\, websites\, organizations\, etc.)\n •Participants will be given specific novel writing tools\, instruction\, and advice on issues\, questions\, and curiosities that arise from class discussions.\n•Participants will provide feedback on each other’s work and receive both peer and instructor feedback. \nWeekly Schedule:\nEach w eek\, participants will check in about their novels\, set goals for the fo llowing week\, and discuss questions and issues that have come up for them . After the first week\, a part of each session will be dedicated to works hopping sections from participants’ novels.\nA part of each session will also be dedicated to instruction tailored to issues that have come up in participants’ writing and/or questions that have arisen in class. Instru ction topics might include outlining\, novel revision\, character developm ent\, plotting a novel\, deepening setting\, evolving a symbolscape\, hybr idity and genre-bending novels\, how to talk about your novel\, querying a nd submitting your novel\, working with an editor and other issues. \nAcce ss Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to e veryone\, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuit ion structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program of fers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing cl asses have at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply here for acc ess rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you ha ve questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Online via Zoom X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Stafford Challenge 2025-26 Anthology Book Launch DTSTART:20260731T013000Z DTEND:20260731T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005752-1785436200-1785439800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore and Wild Poet Events are delighted to present “The Stafford Challenge 2025-26 Anthology Book Launch.” Jo in us for a night of readings from this year’s anthology! This event is free and open to all ages. \nLearn more about the anthology at: https://wi ldpoetpress.com. \n\nAbout The Stafford Challenge \nThe Stafford Challenge is a yearlong international poetry project inspired by the daily writing practice of poet William Stafford. Launched on January 17\, 2024 – Staff ord’s birthday – by poet and storyteller Brian Rohr\, the challenge in vites participants to write a poem every day for a year. In the inaugural year\, over 1\,150 poets from 28 countries and 49 U.S. states (plus DC) si gned up to participate. Now in its third year with over 1\,450 participant s\, this challenge is a celebration of daily creativity\, community\, and the belief that poetry can help us navigate and make meaning of the world around us. The project is free to join and welcomes writers of all levels. \nLearn more at staffordchallenge.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jaws (4K Restoration) DTSTART:20260731T020000Z DTEND:20260731T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T060948Z UID:10001592-1785438000-1785445200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T060948Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:July Hand-Sewing Social with SCRAP PDX DTSTART:20260731T230000Z DTEND:20260801T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002841Z UID:10005766-1785513600-1785520800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe to hand-sew deco rative plush to celebrate SWIMMING season with our friends from SCRAP PDX! Sure\, Portland isn’t a beach town\, but we sure love a good “beach day” on a riverfront. Sew felt shells\, fish\, beach balls\, and more! ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend! Grab a beverage\, browse the books\, an d gather round to hand-sew some felt\, not-so-sandy summery charms! \nTrac eable templates & embroidery stitch print-outs provided. Self-guided & be ginner-friendly. A SCRAP educator will be ready to assist newer sewists w ith hand-sewing basics! \n\nThis is a ticketed event. Drop-ins welcome. Ge t tickets here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002841Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Travel Companion w/ Q&A DTSTART:20260801T020000Z DTEND:20260801T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T120243Z UID:10001593-1785524400-1785531600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T120243Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Here We Are: A PAM Highlights Tour DTSTART:20260801T210000Z DTEND:20260801T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T120243Z UID:10001619-1785592800-1785596400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday afternoons to explore highlights of the Mu seum’s collections and architecture with an experienced guide. PAM staff will lead you on an hour-long\, interactive visit\, blending conversation with context and inviting visitors to share their questions and perspecti ves as we move through the Museum together. Highlights include the new Mar k Rothko Pavilion\, the Black Art and Experiences galleries\, newly acquir ed artworks\, and a few familiar favorites.  \n\n\n\nHere We Are does not require special tickets. Museum tickets may be purchased online or at the box office. Tours begin in the Commons\, near the front desk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T120243Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Barry Lyndon in 35mm DTSTART:20260801T210000Z DTEND:20260802T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T000730Z UID:10001506-1785592800-1785603600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Barry Lyndon (1975) Directed by Stanley Kubrick. 3hr 5min. Rat ed PG. \n\n\n\nCatch Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon (1975) as part of ou r film series Pretty\, Witty and Gay—in conversation with the David Hock ney exhibition. The film takes visual style and painterly aesthetic from 1 8th century masters\, and follows the rise and fall of Irish rogue Redmond Barry. \n\n\n\nWe do not generally provide advisories about subject matte r or potentially triggering content in films\, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In a ddition to the synopses\, trailers\, and other links on our website\, furt her information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films c an be found on sites like Common Sense Media\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDogDie.c om. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000730Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monty Python and the Holy Grail DTSTART:20260801T230000Z DTEND:20260802T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T000730Z UID:10001623-1785600000-1785607200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000730Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Picnic at Hanging Rock DTSTART:20260802T020000Z DTEND:20260802T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T120731Z UID:10001624-1785610800-1785618000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T120731Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Look With Me DTSTART:20260802T190000Z DTEND:20260802T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060405Z UID:10001541-1785672000-1785682800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Your eyes\, your ideas\, one artwork at a time. Slow your pace in the galleries and join a Look With Me conversation. These 20-minute\, drop-in sessions focus on one artwork\, just enough time to notice things you might normally breeze past. Our volunteer guides invite your perspecti ve\, spark questions\, and help the whole group see something new. \n\n\n\ nSessions take place every 30 minutes from Noon to 3 p.m. Look for signs i n the galleries to join.  \n\n\n\nCome for one session or stay for a few. You’ll be surprised by what you start to notice. \n\n\n\nThird Sundays: Look With Me + Art in ASLOnce a month\, some sessions are led in American Sign Language (ASL) and others in English. Every session includes ASL/Eng lish interpretation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060405Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:McCabe and Mrs. Miller x Film School DTSTART:20260802T210000Z DTEND:20260802T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060405Z UID:10001599-1785679200-1785688200@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971) Directed by Robert Altman. 2hr 1 min. Rated R. \n\n\n\nJoin Film School for Warren Beatty Summer! Cool off from the August heat with Robert Altman’s wintry revisionist western McC abe and Mrs. Miller – the story of a charming gambler and crafty prostit ute who join forces to open the best brothel in the Pacific Northwest unti l their plans are threatened by a powerful mining company. Featuring super b performances from Beatty and Julie Christie\, and iconic songs by Leonar d Cohen\, it is one of Altman’s most acclaimed films and one of Beatty ’s most iconic roles. Stay after the screening for a group discussion of the film! \n\n\n\nFILM SCHOOL is a community film club hosting monthly sc reenings\, discussions\, and a blog. We celebrate cinema\, spark conversat ion\, and connect film lovers—on and off the screen. \n\n\n\nWe do not g enerally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films\, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the vi ews of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses\, t railers\, and other links on our website\, further information about conte nt and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on sites like C ommon Sense Media\, IMDb\, and DoesTheDogDie.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060405Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nashville DTSTART:20260802T220000Z DTEND:20260803T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060405Z UID:10001625-1785682800-1785690000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060405Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest DTSTART:20260803T020000Z DTEND:20260803T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060405Z UID:10001626-1785697200-1785704400@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060405Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Panels to Pages // The Art of Comics & Zines (ages 11 – 14) DTSTART:20260803T170000Z DTEND:20260807T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T001216Z UID:10001334-1785751200-1786113000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Camp overview\n\n\n\nLearn how to turn ideas into illustrated stories and investigate the connections between art books\, comics\, zines \, and graphic novels in this weeklong camp for youth ages 11-14. Guided b y teaching artist\, ceramicist\, and zine maker Erika Rier\, campers will explore how images and words combine to tell powerful stories while develo ping their own unique illustration and storytelling styles. \n\n\n\nThroug hout the week\, campers will learn about the history and cultural impact o f graphic novels and zines\, examining how artists use these forms to shar e personal stories\, ideas\, and perspectives. Using traditional zinester tools like copiers\, printers\, staplers\, and a variety of techniques inc luding pop-up features and hand-cut pages\, campers will experiment with l ayout\, sequencing\, and book construction as they create their own comics and zines. \n\n\n\nThey’ll practice essential creative skills including narrative storytelling\, character development\, visual sequencing\, and hand-drawn book design. Through collaborative activities and group discuss ions\, they’ll share ideas\, give feedback\, and turn everyday moments i nto imaginative\, original comics and zines. \n\n\n\nOn the last day of ca mp\, participants will showcase their work in an exhibition for family and friends. This camp offers youth the power to grow confidence in their cre ative voice and a deeper understanding of the power of visual storytelling . \n\n\n\n\nregister for panels to pages\n\n\n\n\nAbout the teaching artis t\n\n\n\n\n\nErika Rier is a self-taught interdisciplinary artist creating mostly ceramics and art zines in a style she calls folk surrealism. Writi ng was her first love and she still secretly writes stories. Having lived in Maine\, Vermont\, Connecticut\, NYC\, Arizona\, and Washington state\; Erika now resides in Portland\, OR. She also has one of each of the follow ing: a husband\, a daughter\, and a cat she found in a hallway. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T001216Z LOCATION:PAM CUT\, 934 SW Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free First Thursday DTSTART:20260806T170000Z DTEND:20260807T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T001216Z UID:10001551-1786010400-1786042800@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nPortland Art Museum invites the community to j oin a Free First Thursday event\, offering free admission to the museum fo r all. The day will include opportunities for visitors to engage with A B rief History of Photography: the Portrait and An Honest Day’s Work e xhibitions through “Look With Me” tours and gallery conversations cent ered on portraiture\, storytelling\, memory\, and representation. There wi ll also be screenings of the documentary The Photograph in the Whitsell Au ditorium. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n10 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Hands of Portla nd: Holding On\, Stevens Boardroom\n\n\n\n12 – 3 p.m. Drop in Artmaking- Sun Printing\, Level 2 Balcony\; 005\, Finley Learning Studio\n\n\n\n3 & 5 p.m. Screening: The Photograph\, Whitsell Auditorium \n\n\n\n4 – 6 p. m. Look With Me – 20 min guided slow looking session with a single artwo rk\, every 30 mins\, look for signs in the galleries\n\n\n\n\nThe Photogra ph\n\n\n\nDiscover the profound legacy of the Harlem Renaissance through a special screening of The Photograph\, a moving documentary by filmmaker Sherman De Jesus. The film follows De Jesus’s journey to New York\, guid ed by the only remaining photograph of his grandfather\, Juan de Jesus—a proud Black man elegantly captured in a white tropical suit. The portrait was taken by legendary photographer James Van Der Zee\, whose vast body of work went far beyond capturing a moment in time\; it shaped the self-im age and visual sovereignty of Black Americans by portraying them exactly a s they wished to be seen. This screening explores a deeply personal family history interwoven with a broader story of jazz\, literature\, art\, and the enduring power of the archive. \n\n\n\nThe Hands of Portland: Holding On\n\n\n\nJoin Portland-based interdisciplinary artist Brooke Willow for T he Hands of Portland: Holding On\, an ongoing community photography projec t exploring the hidden language of our hands and the ways we hold one anot her through care\, memory\, labor\, grief\, love\, and connection. \n\n\n\ nDuring this special one-day event\, a temporary photography studio will b e installed in a community space within the Museum. Participants are invit ed to a 15–30-minute photography session centered on gesture\, touch\, a nd shared stories or memories connected to the power of our hands. \n\n\n\ nTogether\, the images form a collective portrait of the city\, examining how humanity\, tenderness\, and identity are carried through gesture and p hysical connection. Participants will receive a risograph-printed communit y portrait publication featuring work from the project. Photography sessi ons will take place from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nFree First Thursday tickets can be re served online one week in advance and are also available at the door. T ickets to Free First Thursday programs at the Tomorrow Theater are availab le online. \n\n\n\nFree First Thursdays at the Museum and PAM CUT’s To morrow Theater aligns with the revitalization of the long-standing Portla nd art galleries’ tradition of opening their doors for openings\, recept ions\, and events on the first Thursday of each month. In recent months ar t and culture organizations have joined to bring back this popular activit y\, including the Pacific Northwest College of Art and the Oregon Jewish M useum and Center for Holocaust Education in the North Park Blocks. \n\n\n\ nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All pr ogram. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about other discounted and free opport unities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T001216Z LOCATION:Portland Art Museum\, 1219 SW Park Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2027 Oregon Literary Fellowships: Submission Deadline DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260719T175653Z UID:10005767-1786060800-1786147199@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Deadline to apply for 2027 Oregon Literary Fellowships. Full g uidelines available here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175653Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mac Barnett Considers the Picture Book with Colin Meloy and Anis M ojgani DTSTART:20260807T013000Z DTEND:20260807T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005733-1786041000-1786048200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Consider the Picture Book invites adults to reexamine great li terature hiding in plain sight: the children’s picture book. What makes for a great picture book? Why are they so fun to read aloud and what can w e learn about this unique and experimental art form through other celebrat ed art forms\, such as poetry and song? National Ambassador for Young Peop le’s Literature Mac Barnett joins Colin Meloy\, bestselling author and s inger/songwriter of The Decemberists\, and former Oregon poet laureate Ani s Mojgani to explore the lyrical techniques used in some of our most treas ured picture books. \nLearn more about the ‘Consider the Picture Book’ Initiative. \n  \n\nEach ticket to this event includes a copy of Make Be lieve: On Telling Stories to Children by Mac Barnett ($20 value) and a gla ss of wine courtesy of A to Z Wineworks. Additional books and beverages wi ll be available to purchase at the event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:The Evergreen\, 618 SE Alder St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214 X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Seeds of Peace DTSTART:20260807T023000Z DTEND:20260807T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T060201Z UID:10001627-1786044600-1786050000@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See full details at tomorrowtheater.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060201Z LOCATION:PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater\, 3530 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist Spotlight - Summer in the City DTSTART:20260807T180000Z DTEND:20260906T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T060201Z UID:10001396-1786100400-1788627600@portlandartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover the beautiful images of cities and architecture creat ed by a group of our Member Artists. In this second of our Artist Spotligh t series\, find works that draw inspiration from the urban environments ar ound us. Learn more at rentalsalesgallery.com.Featuring pieces by Robert G leason\, Wayne Jiang\, Phil Juttelstad\, Beth Kerschen\, Micah Krock\, Byr on Merritt\, Christopher B. Mooney\, Sandra Pearce\, Mel Townsend\, and Pa ul Zegers. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, August 7\ , from 4-7 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060201Z LOCATION:Rental Sales Gallery\, 1237 SW 10th Ave\, Portland\, 97205\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:More Will Be Revealed: Writing Through Substance Abuse\, Addiction \, and Recovery DTSTART:20260808T200000Z DTEND:20260808T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005717-1786194000-1786201200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Together we will read & write creative writing on substance ab use\, addiction & recovery\, with an emphasis on harm reduction\, healing\ , and reclamation. We will look at poems\, short stories\, and essay writi ng centering themes of addiction by their loved ones and by those with liv ed experience. This workshop will include one to two readings and discussi ons from published writers per session with generative writing prompts tha t can be adapted to serve any genre. We will have opportunities to share o ur work with one another and investigate our past selves\, present journey s\, and future healing and legacies. Potential authors to be read and disc ussed include Kaveh Akbar\, James Baldwin & Jane Blunschi. \nAccess Progr am\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\ , regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition stru cture can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers wri ting class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes ha ve at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have quest ions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class and seminar at Literary Ar ts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each cla ss meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApply here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kelly Anderson in conversation with Rachel Hochhauser DTSTART:20260813T013000Z DTEND:20260813T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005748-1786559400-1786563000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome autho r Kelly Anderson to celebrate the release of book\, The Wild Beneath. Ande rson will be joined in conversation by Rachel Hochhauser. \n\nAbout the bo ok:  \nFor readers of Wild Dark Shore and The Time Traveler’s Wife\, a fierce\, haunting story of one woman caught between her first love and a mysterious stranger who upends everything—and the two worlds that won ’t let her go. \nAnnie MacLeod always knew she was different\, growing u p on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest\, navigating by stars and swimmin g with sea creatures alongside her parents and best friend Evan. But when a tsunami shatters her world\, Annie is stranded on land and forced to con front how eccentric she is. In the wreckage\, she rescues a wordless man n amed Walker\, who emits a hum only she can hear. \nTheir connection is ins tant\, electric. Walker’s touch gives Annie visions of the ocean’s hid den world\, a life she’s never known but feels inexplicably drawn to. Ye t even as she is pulled toward him\, Evan—the steadfast love who has alw ays been there—remains on dry land\, offering the stability she may have to leave behind. Annie is torn between Evan’s grounding presence and Wa lker’s magnetic secrets. But then\, Walker vanishes\, along with the ans wers she needs about who she really is. \nSix years later\, Annie has left the sea and buried the past—until Walker’s otherworldly sound returns \, pulling her back toward the ocean and the life she abandoned. The truth under the water is more ancient than she ever could have known\, and Anni e must confront a choice that will test her heart and determine her future . LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:August Write-In: Cosmic Vibes DTSTART:20260819T003000Z DTEND:20260819T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T002901Z UID:10005757-1787074200-1787081400@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our mon thly write-in. This month’s theme is Cosmic Vibes! \nThis month’s spec ial is called Cosmic Dancer\, a sweet spritz where Blackberries and lime c ome together to make a deliciously tart drink.  \nStay up to date with the Literary Bookstore news! Sign up for our newsletter and get updates fo r upcoming write-ins. \n\nAbout write-ins:\nWrite-ins are community gather ings where writers come together to share space\, write\, and make connect ions. Whether you’re here to hit word count or make a new friend\, we’ re here to support you! LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T002901Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Build a D&D Character DTSTART:20260823T180000Z DTEND:20260823T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T002901Z UID:10005786-1787482800-1787493600@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe to learn how to bring a new Dungeons and Dragons character to life! \nLearn how to tell a bring your characters’ story to life\, figure out what makes them strong \, and arm them to be ready to face their first combat. Consider this Dung eons and Dragons 101\; come with any amount of knowledge you might have an d be ready for an adventure! \nThis event is free and open to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T002901Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Art of Fiction DTSTART:20260902T004500Z DTEND:20260902T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005756-1788284700-1788292800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:As John Gardner remarks in The Art of Fiction\, “What the be ginning writer ordinarily wants is a set of rules on what to do and what n ot to do in writing fiction.” And while general rules exist\, Gardner ob serves that such “supposed aesthetic absolutes prove relative under pres sure. They’re laws\, but they slip\,” he says. Indeed\, many of the st ories that touch us—those whose impact lingers for months\, if not years \, after we turn the final page—are constructed with these general rules of craft in mind. \nAlthough this course will predominantly take the form of a workshop\, it will also provide insights into the craft of writing b y drawing upon principles from The Art of Fiction\, essays on literary cra ft\, and published short stories. By exploring the “absolutes” that go vern fiction and creative nonfiction\, students will equip themselves to b end if not break these rules in service of the stories they seek to tell. \nDesigned for beginner and advanced writers\, this course meets for ten s essions total. Students will have the opportunity to share two pieces (up to 25 pages each) and receive constructive feedback in a thoughtfully faci litated\, supportive atmosphere. Although not required\, students may wish to obtain a copy of Gardner’s Art of Fiction. All other readings to be provided. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understa nd that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our A ccess Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease ap ply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-ar ts.org if you have questions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class an d seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform spec ific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or se minar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApp ly here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2027 Oregon Book Award Submission Deadline DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260719T175653Z UID:10005778-1788480000-1788566399@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The 2027 Oregon Book Awards guidelines and application form ca n be found here. Deadline for submissions is September 4\, 2026. \nLiterar y Arts’ Oregon Book Awards program honors the state’s finest accomplis hments by Oregon writers. For 2027\, works in poetry\, fiction\, drama\, c reative nonfiction\, general nonfiction\, children’s literature and midd le grade and young adult are eligibile. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175653Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jamie Fisher in conversation with Lydia Kiesling DTSTART:20260909T013000Z DTEND:20260909T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005749-1788892200-1788895800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome autho r Jamie Fisher to celebrate her latest book\, Nobody Broke Your Heart: An Intimate Biography of Elliott Smith. Fisher will be joined in conversation by author Lydia Kiesling. \n\nAbout the book:  \nThe first all-encompass ing biography of Elliott Smith\, offering an intimate portrait of his life and musical legacy with brand-new interviews\, lyrics\, and correspondenc e from the people closest to him\, many speaking for the first time\n\nNob ody Broke Your Heart is a tender\, nuanced narrative of Elliott Smith\, o ne of the most influential and tragic musicians of the 1990s\, whose recor ds are deeply beloved to this day\, written by New York Times Magazine a nd The New Yorker–published author Jamie Fisher. \nStarting with his ch ildhood in Texas\, following him through his making as an artist in Portla nd and New York\, and reckoning honestly with his unmaking in Los Angeles\ , Fisher has used never-before-seen archival evidence (unheard recordings\ , draft lyrics\, photos\, and correspondence) alongside extensive intervie ws with friends\, family\, girlfriends\, and collaborators to shed light o n the real Elliott Smith\, in all his complexity. \nVividly animating Elli ott’s world and analyzing his work and legacy in loving depth\, Nobody Broke Your Heart is an essential book for anyone who loves Elliott Smith and his music—and anyone who’s loved someone grappling with addiction and mental illness. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Demystifying the Editing Process DTSTART:20260910T000000Z DTEND:20261001T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T182523Z UID:10005768-1788973200-1790794800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to demystify the editing process with a pplicable tools for editing at each stage of your draft. From fiction to c reative nonfiction\, this workshop offers in-depth looks at different edit orial tools to use to help you refine your story and your language. In thi s four-week workshop\, we’ll review practical\, applicable revision tool s for each stage of the revision process. Then\, we’ll practice some of those editing tools on your work in class. Homework includes expanded edit ing exercises\, which we’ll discuss the following week. \nPlease bring:\ n● A notebook and at least 3 different colored writing utensils\n● For day 1: a printed first page of something you’re working on\nEach writer will be sent home with an editing checklist and editing goals for the com ing weeks.\nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understa nd that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our A ccess Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease ap ply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-ar ts.org if you have questions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class an d seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform spec ific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or se minar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApp ly here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T182523Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:James Ciano\, Bobby Elliott\, and Nick Martino in conversation DTSTART:20260910T013000Z DTEND:20260910T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T220310Z UID:10005750-1788978600-1788982200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome poets James Ciano\, Bobby Elliott\, and Nick Martino for an evening of celebrat ions and conversation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T220310Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nine Month Novel Intensive: Wednesdays DTSTART:20260910T013000Z DTEND:20260910T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T002612Z UID:10005761-1788978600-1788985800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This course for dedicated writers is designed to guide you thr ough the writing and/or revising of your novel. It runs from September thr ough May. You’ll read excerpts from published novels by authors includin g Han Kang\, Tommy Orange\, Lina Meruane\, Mitchell S. Jackson\, Deborah L evy\, and Susan Steinberg\, as well as craft essays by authors including D orothy Allison\, Jane Alison\, and Alexander Chee. Some weeks you’ll hav e craft assignments to complete outside of class\, and other weeks we’ll do in-class exercises together. After the first month of meetings\, two s tudents will workshop each week. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop five times\, turning in up to 25 double-spaced pages per submiss ion. Students should be prepared to read and comment on up to 50 pages of their classmates’ work each week\, in addition to keeping up with their own writing. \nDownload the syllabus for Nine-month online novel intensive here. Please note: this writing class is designed for adults 18 years and older. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and Delves to be acc essible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand t hat our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Acces s Program offers writing class and Delve tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply he re for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. \nRefund policy: \nIf you need to cancel your regi stration for the 9-month novel class\, the following refund schedule appli es: \nIf you cancel at least 5 business days or more before a class begins \, you will receive a credit to use on a future class\, minus 15% of the t uition. Or you can request a refund of the tuition\, minus 25% of the tuit ion. \n4 business days until 24 hours or less before a class begins\, you will receive a credit minus 20% of the tuition. No refunds are given 4 bus iness days or less before a class begins. \n24 hours or less before a clas s begins\, no refund or credits will be given. \n“Cari Luna is one of th e most incredible educators I’ve ever had. She has completely transforme d my approach to writing and has activated a dormant discipline that is ch anging my writing for the better. She is a gem. “- student \n“Cari Lun a’s Nine-Month Novel Intensive Class made all the difference in my writi ng life. The quality of instruction was incredible\, the classroom environ ment was positive and supportive\, and the feedback from my little cohort of fellow workshoppers was invaluable to me as I work toward completing my novel.” – student LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T002612Z LOCATION:Online via Zoom X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3 Month Short Memoir Intensive: writing the memoirella DTSTART:20260910T210000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T002722Z UID:10005763-1789048800-1789056000@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The memoirella is a great form of literature that fits somewhe re between an essay and a memoir. The term was coined by Banana Pitch Pres s’s Founding Editor\, Michelle Kicherer\, who is here to teach her first -ever memoirella class. \nIn this class we will read a few novellas to bor row from their medium-length structures\, as well as several essays and me moirs. We’ll pick these works apart on a craft level\, asking what these works did to make them successful\, then apply those tools to your work. \nThe first few weeks of the class will be focused on generative writing for your memoirella\, and throughout the cohort we will have different typ es of workshops: one focused on opening pages\; one on back-of-the-book su mmaries and 1-page pitches\; and chapter excerpts. We will conclude the co urse with some talks around publishing. \nThis class is meant to be as hel pful as possible\, but also fun! We’ll learn from each other and foster a positive and productive classroom environment. \nCourse Takeaways\n● How to start a memoirella with a hook and purpose\n● What other novellas \, essays and memoirs set up for and what those stories deliver\n● How t o structure your memoirella\n● How and when to shrink it down to an essa y\, or expand it into a full-length memoir \nMaterials\nPlease bring a not ebook and writing utensil to each class for brief in-class writing activit ies. I highly encourage pen and papering for the exercises we’ll be doin g. \nA Note on Workshops\nWorkshops are not mandatory\, but are a wonderfu l way to receive feedback on your work. Each writer will have several oppo rtunities to submit their work for review and written feedback. Please do plan on reading and providing feedback on your peers’ work so we can all support each other equally. \nReading List \nIncludes work from Stephanie Foo\, Rachel Kushner\, Susan Kiyoto Ito\, Ta-Nehisi Coates\, Chloé Coope r Jones\, Karl Ove Knausgaard\, and others LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T002722Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Do You Like Me?: A Comics Reading Event DTSTART:20260911T003000Z DTEND:20260911T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T002901Z UID:10005787-1789061400-1789068600@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Come out for an evening of live comics! The authors of the new romance anthology comic book Do You Like Me? come together to read their sweaty love stories alongside a panel-by-panel art display. Do You Like Me ? features a variety of cringe\, bizarre\, and fantastical stories about l ove\, each with distinctive and expressive styles to keep all readers year ning for more. \nJoin us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe as we dive into this beautifully printed riso comic\, published by Portland’s Secre t Room Press. The authors of Do You Like Me? will be joined by author\, ar tist\, and essayist Ash Yang-Thompson who will read from her works and joi n the authors in conversation about comedic writing and creating unique an d unrealized stories for readers. \nReaders include:  \nMolly Mendoza\nMo lly Lecko Herro\nAaron Fairchild\nRoss Jackson\nAsh Yang-Thompson \nThis e vent is free and open to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T002901Z LOCATION:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nine Month Novel Intensive: Thursdays DTSTART:20260911T013000Z DTEND:20260911T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T062556Z UID:10005762-1789065000-1789072200@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This course for dedicated writers is designed to guide you thr ough the writing and/or revising of your novel. It runs from September thr ough May. You’ll read excerpts from published novels by authors includin g Han Kang\, Tommy Orange\, Lina Meruane\, Mitchell S. Jackson\, Deborah L evy\, and Susan Steinberg\, as well as craft essays by authors including D orothy Allison\, Jane Alison\, and Alexander Chee. Some weeks you’ll hav e craft assignments to complete outside of class\, and other weeks we’ll do in-class exercises together. After the first month of meetings\, two s tudents will workshop each week. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop five times\, turning in up to 25 double-spaced pages per submiss ion. Students should be prepared to read and comment on up to 50 pages of their classmates’ work each week\, in addition to keeping up with their own writing. \nDownload the syllabus for Nine-month online novel intensive here. Please note: this writing class is designed for adults 18 years and older. \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and Delves to be acc essible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand t hat our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Acces s Program offers writing class and Delve tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease apply he re for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. \nRefund policy: \nIf you need to cancel your regi stration for the 9-month novel class\, the following refund schedule appli es: \nIf you cancel at least 5 business days or more before a class begins \, you will receive a credit to use on a future class\, minus 15% of the t uition. Or you can request a refund of the tuition\, minus 25% of the tuit ion. \n4 business days until 24 hours or less before a class begins\, you will receive a credit minus 20% of the tuition. No refunds are given 4 bus iness days or less before a class begins. \n24 hours or less before a clas s begins\, no refund or credits will be given. \n“Cari Luna is one of th e most incredible educators I’ve ever had. She has completely transforme d my approach to writing and has activated a dormant discipline that is ch anging my writing for the better. She is a gem. “- student \n“Cari Lun a’s Nine-Month Novel Intensive Class made all the difference in my writi ng life. The quality of instruction was incredible\, the classroom environ ment was positive and supportive\, and the feedback from my little cohort of fellow workshoppers was invaluable to me as I work toward completing my novel.” – student LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T062556Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unlocking the Creative Process DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T062556Z UID:10005770-1789207200-1789214400@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:What makes a good writing day such a precious gift? How can we ensure that our creative pathways are productive and energizing at each t urn? In this inspiring and goal setting class\, participants will review the fundamental aspects of the creative process\, generate ideas and zoom in on developing a vibrant\, thriving\, and consistent creative routine. We will examine barriers to creativity and develop strategies of resilienc e for days when we receive interruptions in our creative works\, eventuall y transforming the interruption to a meditative pause. \nIdeal for writer s of all genres\, fiction\, poetry and creative nonfiction\, participants can expect to take home 5-10 pages of writing and a deeper understanding o f their own individual creative process. \nAccess Program\nWe want our wr iting classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of in come and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class and sem inar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one ac cess spot available. \nPlease apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T062556Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:James Joyce: Ulysses DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T062556Z UID:10005771-1789207200-1789214400@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In Homer’s Odyssey\, it takes Ulysses ten years to return ho me to Ithaca after the end of the Trojan War. The trip is quicker in James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922)— a single day—but\, as in its Homeric antece dent\, an aging hero must wander in search of home but\, unlike Homer’s hero\, his journey is limited to a single day. \nAnd what a day it is! Sh arp and funny descriptions of Dublin\, dazzling innovations to the very po ssibilities of the English language\, and nuanced (if often obscure) engag ements with literature and history transform an ordinary June 16th into th e stuff of legend. Bloom’s path sometimes crosses\, sometimes aligns wit h the one taken by Stephen Daedalus\, familiar from Joyce’s earlier work A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Although the third main characte r Molly Bloom\, Leopold’s wife\, never leaves home\, thoughts of her hau nt his travels. \nJoyce doesn’t mention Homer in Ulysses\, although the serial version\, published in The Little Review (1918–1920)\, assigned H omeric titles to the episodes (removed in the full version). So\, even if he wavered as to the extent of the relationship between the works\, it rem ains true that both works are “beautifully all embracing” in their “ vision of human concerns.” In writing Ulysses\, Joyce explores what such concerns look like from the perspective of a decidedly non-heroic moderni ty\, likewise trying to find a way back from a grueling and pointless war. \nWith Chritopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” providing a cinematic versi on of Homer’s epic\, what better time to join Joyce in his rethinking of Homer’s powerful story of disillusion\, desire\, and the always pressin g question of how to find a way home. In this eight-week Delve\, we’ll w ork our way through Ulysses\, exploring these characters’ stories\, Joyc e’s prose\, early twentieth-century Dublin\, and the many other stories and histories woven into this extraordinary novel. \nText:\nUllysses by Ja mes Joyce \nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understa nd that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our A ccess Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease ap ply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-ar ts.org if you have questions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class an d seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform spec ific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or se minar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApp ly here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T062556Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR