List of Recurring Independent Shows in & Around Portland:
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SUNDAY
Laugh or Crash
Venue: McMenamins Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Every First Sunday
Host(s): Aodhan Hammond
Time: Doors at 6:30 | Show at 7:00
Tickets: $20
Be Gay, Do Crime
Venue: The Back Door Theater - 4319 SE Hawthorne (behind Common Grounds Coffee House)
Frequency: Every 4th Sunday
Host(s): Jenna Britann & Joe John Sanchez III
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $5 Online or Door
Be Gay Do Crime is a monthly LGBTQ+ history comedy show produced by Fluid Comedy. Comedians are challenged to present a "rebel" queer icon of history. In addition to their presentation, comics will tell jokes of their own personal "crimes". It's an educational, goofy, and irreverent celebration of our ancestors. Hosted by Jenna Britann, Joe John Sanchez III, and friends. $5 online or at the door.
No Tomorrow
Venue: Doomsday Brewing Company - 1919 Main St. (Vancouver, WA)
Frequency: Every Last Sunday
Host(s): Isaiah Steele & Joseph Crumb
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $5
How would comedians handle the apocalypse?
Closet Cases
Venue: Fuse Theater - 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Frequency: First Sundays
Host(s): Juliet Mylan
Time: 7:30
Tickets: GAY AF (Give As You're Able Friends)
A Queer Comedy Storytelling Showcase hosted by Juliet Mylan. Comedians take the stage and share personal stories that don't fit into classic tight fives. Come laugh, cry, cringe, and cheer with these funny and often heartwarming stories from within the LGBTQ+ community.
Magic Tea Party
Venue: Fuse Theater - 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Frequency: Third Sundays
Host(s): Jenna Britann, Riley McCarthy, Cosmo Reynolds, Quinne Salameh, and Dungeon Master Juliet Mylan
Time: 7:30
Tickets: GAY AF (Give As You're Able Friends)
In this live Dungeons & Dragons show, comedians and performers take to the stage to play some theatre games, share some jokes, and play some D&D!
Starday Standup
Venue: Starday Tavern - 6517 SE Foster Rd.
Frequency: Monthly (Second + Fourth Sundays)
Host(s): Jono James
Time: 8:30
Tickets: $5 cover with valid ID
This Bimonthly Stand-Up Comedy Show Is a Brilliant Spectrum Of Rising STARS, Seasoned Supernovas And Supernatural Space Glow In The Form Of Comedians, at this cosmically famous dive bar venue.
MONDAY
Laugh Basement
Venue: The Goodfoot Lounge - 2845 SE Stark St.
Frequency: Every Monday
Host(s): Hewitt Pagenstecher
Time: 7:30
Tickets: $10 at door
Murder Casserole LIVE
Venue: Covert Cafe - SE 82nd Ave
Frequency: Monthly (Third Mondays)
Host(s): Colin Mattox
Time: 7:00
Tickets: FREE
A true crime talkshow featuring a panel of comics followed by Murder The Mic: a short standup showcase featuring dark material. Watch past shows HERE.
Telltale Presents: Spill It
Venue: Great Notion Brewing - 2444
Frequency: Monthly (Second Mondays)
Host(s): Telltale
Time: 7:30
Tickets: FREE
Watch the Wheel of Vulnerability influence sets of the best comedians in Portland. Open mic precedes the showcase at 6:30.
It’s Gonna Be Okay
Venue: Eastburn Public House - 1800 E Burnside St.
Frequency: Weekly
Host(s): Lewis Sequiera
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Free
HAPPY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
TUESDAY
Hot Mess
Venue: Haymaker | 1233 N Killingsworth St.
Frequency: Every Fourth Tuesday
Host(s): Amelia Evans & Zoë Schwartz
Time: 7:00 (Doors)
Tickets: $15
HI-LAIR-TY
Venue: The Lair Bar & Grill - 17720 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
Frequency: Monthly (First Tuesdays)
Host(s): Colin Mattox
Time: 7:00
Tickets: Free
Just Goofin!
Venue: Backyard Social - 1914 N. Killingsworth
Frequency: Monthly (Last Tuesdays)
Host(s): Isaiah Steele
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $5-$10
Please Don’t Ask
Venue: Haymaker - 1233 N. Killingsworth
Frequency: Monthly (First Tuesdays) STARTING JANUARY 2025
Host(s): Olivia Jokes
Time: 8:00
Tickets: FREE
A sex advice comedy show.
The Bechdel Set
Venue: Haymaker - 1233 N. Killingsworth
Frequency: Monthly (Second Tuesdays)
Host(s): Jenna Britann & Quinne Salameh
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Suggested Donation of $10 at door
An inclusive Feminist comedy show. Can comics perform material that pass the rules of the “Bechdel Test?” You be the judge!
Thanks For Nothing
Venue: Haymaker - 1233 N. Killingsworth
Frequency: Monthly (Third Tuesdays)
Host(s): Jarrel Newsome
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $5 at door
Comedy Corral
Venue: The Sandy Jug - 7417 NE Sandy Blvd.
Frequency: Monthly (First Tuesdays)
Host(s): Julia Corral
Time: 9:00
Tickets: FREE
WEDNESDAY
Wit’s End: A ComeDnD Show
Venue: Covert Cafe - 803 SE 82nd Ave
Frequency: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Host(s): Rosalyn Damlo
Time: 5:00
Tickets: FREE
Comedy @ Orchards Tap
Venue: Orchards Tap - 10514 NE Fourth Plain Blvd (Vancouver)
Frequency: Monthly (First Wednesdays)
Host(s): Amanda Lynn Deal
Time: 6:00-8:00
Tickets: FREE… BRING TIP$
Fresh Faces
Venue: McMenamins Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Every Wednesday (Except Last Wedensdays) STARTING IN DECEMBER 2024
Host(s): James Hartenfeld
Time: 7:00
Tickets: FREE… BRING TIP$
HONK
Venue: Swan Dive - 727 SE Grand Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (First Wednesdays)
Host(s): Danelle Porter
Time: Doors @ 7:30, Show @ 8
Tickets: FREE
Beer Bunker
Venue: Beer Bunker - 7918 SE Stark St.
Frequency: Monthly (Last Wednesdays)
Host(s): Christian Gray
Time: 7:45
Tickets: FREE
DOUGH
Venue: Mississippi Pizza - 3552 N Mississippi Ave
Frequency: Every Wednesday (Follow @doughcomedy for show details)
Host(s): Lance Edward
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $5 (Available online HERE)
The Fuzzy Show
Venue: Nebulous Taproom - 11645 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. (Beaverton)
Frequency: Monthly (Last Wednesdays)
Host(s): El Colibri Comedy
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Donations Encouraged
LPDX FUNraiser
Venue: Haymaker - 1233 N. Killingsworth
Frequency: Monthly (2nd Wednesday)
Host: Reese Hendrik
Time: 8:00
Tickets: FREE | $10 suggested donation
Laughs PDX hosts a monthly showcase at Haymaker; Headliner chooses a cause for donations to benefit!
Comedy Corral
Venue: The Lay Low - 6015 SE Powell Blvd.
Frequency: Monthly (First Wednesday)
Host(s): Julia Corral
Time: 9:00
Tickets: FREE
THURSDAY
Harvey’s Pop-Up Comedy
Venue: Stage 722 - 722 SE 10th Ave.
Frequency: Every First & Third Thursdays
Host(s): Harvey’s Pop-up Comedy
Time: Doors @ 6:30
Tickets: $10 | Get Tickets Here
On the third Thursday of each month Harvey's Pop Up Comedy, in collaboration with Black Bulb Magazine, will be debuting different local comics! Each comic only gets 10 minutes to show off their stuff so it moves quick. Get your tickets and see who will pop up!
Paint & Laugh
Venue: Curious Comedy Annex | 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Frequency: Semi-Weekly
Host(s): Jocelyne Boyer
Time: 6:30, Painting starts 7:00
Tickets: Online
The F@&&%# Show
Venue: Rainy Days Tavern - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly
Host(s): Imani
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $5 (But no one is turned away)
Actin’ a Fool
Venue: Norma Jean’s Soul Cuisine - 4636 NE 42nd Ave.
Frequency: Monthly
Host(s): G.Wade & Doolie
Time: 7:00
Tickets: FREE
Hear You Loud & Queer
Venue: ON HIATUS PENDING VENUE CHANGE
Frequency: Monthly (Third Thursdays)
Host(s): Mack & Ally J Ward
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $5-$10 (Give what you can)
A Showcase to highlight the LGBTQIA+ comedians of the Pacific Northwest, every third Thursday at Schilling Cider House at 7 pm. If you’re interested in bringing a similar showcase to your space, please reach out to Ally J Ward.
Live Comedy Extravaganza
Venue: Gigantic Brewing Company - 5224 SE 26th Ave
Frequency: Monthly (First Thursdays)
Host(s): Seth Allen
Time: 7:30
Tickets: FREE
Chill N Fill Comedy
Venue: Chill N Fill - 5215 N Lombard St.
Frequency: Weekly
Host(s): Ben Harkins
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Free!
Dogs welcome! Follow @ChillNfillComedy for lineups and full details.
Comedy on Tap
Venue: Kiggins Theatre - 1011 Main St. (Vancouver, WA)
Frequency: Monthly (2nd Thursdays)
Host(s): Tristian Spillman
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $15
Hot Bits!
Venue: Adda Beer (in Rose City Food Park) - 5235 NE Sandy Blvd.
Frequency: First Thursdays
Host(s): David Kildal
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Free
Preach!
Venue: Pope House Bourbon Lounge - 2075 NW Glisan St.
Frequency: Weekly
Host(s): Robby Sherman
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $15 at door, $10 online presale
Follow @preachcomedyshow for lineups and full details.
Black Bag
Venue: Underbar (Vancouver, WA) - 1701 1/2 Broadway St.
Frequency: Every First Thursday
Host(s): Dennis Cruise
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $10 online presale
Contact : blackbagcomedy@gmail.com
FRIDAY
Down on The Korner
Venue: Korner Street Bar & Grill | 6403 NE St. Johns Rd (Vancouver)
Frequency: Every Friday
Host(s): Caleb Roush
Time: 6:00
Tickets: FREE
Comedy in The Park
RETURNING SUMMER 2025!
Venue: Laurelhurst Park | Kickstand Comedy
Frequency: Almost Every Friday
Host(s): Julia Corral + Rachelle Cochran
Time: 6:30
Tickets: FREE
Submit show submission HERE! If out of town DM Julia Corral after submission sent.
Goodness Comedy
Venue: Level Beer - 1447 NE Sandy Blvd.
Frequency: Every First Friday
Host(s): Ross Passeck + James Hartenfeld
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $10 | 21+
Conversational Lube
Venue: McMenamins Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Every Third Friday
Host(s): Cait Chock
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $10
Conversational Lube: the FIRST live comedy dating show!
Send Help!
Venue: McMenamins Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Every Last Friday
Host(s): Cait Chock
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $10
Audience votes on which comic needs the most help based off their set and award them the Human Toilet Fire crown.
Giggle Bottom
Venue: Studio 201 PDX
Frequency: Every First Friday (FIRST SHOW 9/6/24)
Host(s): Giggle Bottom
Time: 7:30
Tickets: Online | $30-40/sliding scale
A kink education and comedy show featuring queer and trans comedians bottoming for professional and experienced kinksters.
@gigglebottomshow
D&D Comedy Presents: End of Story
Venue: Integrity Beer Hall - 6500 S. Virginia Ave.
Frequency: Every First Friday
Host(s): Jon Bennett
Time: 7:30-9:00
Tickets: $15 Online
Judge Judy… but with stories.
Last Friday: A Standup Comedy Social
Venue: Church Bar - 2600 NE Sandy Blvd.
Frequency: Monthly (Last Fridays)
Host(s): Meanroth Ny
Time: 7:00 Music | 7:30 Comedy
Tickets: Free
Dead Comics Society
Venue: Rogue Eastside Pub - 928 SE 9th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (First Fridays)
Host(s): Chase Brockett & Gina Marie Christopher
Time: 7:30
Tickets: Free
Not That Late Show
Venue: New Well Studio - 6501 N. Interstate Ave
Frequency: Monthly (Last Fridays)
Host(s): Rachael Young
Time: 9:00, Doors @ 8PM
Tickets: $12 Online Eventbrite
Father’s Favorites
Venue: My Father’s Place - 523 SE Grand Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (First Fridays)
Host(s): Michael Phelps
Time: 9:00
Tickets: Free!
Martini Tonight
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Third Fridays)
Host(s): Brett Sisun
Time: 9:30
Tickets: $10 Pre | $15 Door
Martini Tonight is a late night Comedy variety show, inviting a spirit of classic comedy through stand up in beautiful outfits, absurd art performance, sketch comedy and music
Butter
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: 2nd & 4th Fridays
Host(s): Cam Strong
Time: 9:45
Tickets: $5
Exquisite Nonsense
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Every Second Friday
Host(s): Joe John Sanchez III and Imani
Time: 10:00-11:30
Tickets: $10 Online | $15 Door
Comedy Nights @ Al’s Den
Venue: McMenamins Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Weekly (Also Saturdays)
Host(s): Brandon Lyons
Time: 10:00
Tickets: $10
Leave Your Troubles at the Door
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Every 1st Friday)
Host(s): Chris Hudson
Time: 10:00
Tickets: $10
SATURDAY
The F*cks of Life
ON HIATUS DURING VENUE CHANGE
Venue: Underbar (Vancouver, WA) - 1701 1/2 Broadway St.
Frequency: Monthly (2nd Saturdays)
Host(s): Mx. Dahlia Belle, Amanda Lynn Deal, Angelique Herrington, & Carlos Kareem Windham
Time: 1:00 (p.m.)
Tickets: $15
*Five 5-minute open mic spots available to first five in-person signups.
Fluid Comedy
Venue: Underbar - 1701 1/2 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA
Frequency: Monthly (Third Saturdays)
Host(s): Jenna Britann & Joe John Sanchez III
Time: 6:00
Tickets: Suggested Donation of $10 at door
Queer-run comedy show with constantly shifting theme. Featuring LGBTQ+ comics and allies.
MORBS Micro Mini Mic
Venue: Multnomah French Quarter - 3518 SW Multnomah Blvd.
Frequency: Every Other Saturday
Host(s): BC Caldwell
Time: 6:30
Tickets: Online
Power Bomb
Venue: American Legion Post 180 - 2146 SE Monroe St. (Milwaukie) ON HIATUS
Frequency: Monthly
Host(s): Robby Sherman & Caleb Roush
Time: 6:30
Tickets: $15 at the door
Comedians roast battle each other in between wresting matches! Follow @powerbombshow for more info.
Alley-Oop: Comedy Jam
Venue: The Record Pub - 6034 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (3rd Saturdays)
Host(s): Julian Gray + Anchor Soong
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $10 Pre Sale | $15 At Door
Alley-Oop: Comedy Jam occurs every 3rd Saturday at The Record Pub located in the Historic Iron Horse Building in Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood with a mix of national touring comedians and accredited local comics.
Laughgasm
Venue: Underbar - 1701 1/2 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA
Frequency: Monthly (Second Saturdays)
Host(s): Logan Loughmiller
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $10 at door
Follow @LaughgasmComedy on FB, IG and Twitter for show details.
Starving Artist
Venue: Underbar - 1701 1/2 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA
Frequency: Monthly (First Saturdays)
Host(s): Reese Hendrik
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $10 at door
Three Mugs
Venue: Three Mugs Brewing Co. - 2020 NE Aloclek (Hillsboro)
Frequency: Monthly (1st Saturdays)
Host(s): Jamie Stewart
Time: 7:00
Tickets: FREE
D&D Comedy Presents: Leave Your Troubles at the Door
Venue: Integrity Beer Hall - 6500 S. Virginia Ave.
Frequency: Every Third Saturday
Host(s): Chris Hudson
Time: 7:30-9:00
Tickets: $15 Online
Laughs on Loowit
Venue: Loowit Brewing Co. - 507 Columbia St. (Vancouver, WA)
Frequency: Monthly (2nd Saturdays)
Host(s): Kevin Hossom
Time: 7:30
Tickets: FREE
Queer A.F. Comedy
Venue: Covert Cafe - 803 SE 82nd Ave
Frequency: Monthly (First Saturdays)
Host(s): Aleah Liebenau & Mack Magee
Time: Doors 8:00 | Show 8:30
Tickets: FREE
A Queer Comedy Variety Show highlighting the most talented queer comics, storytellers, and musicians in town. Follow QueerAFComedy on Instagram for show details.
Strawberry Saturday
Venue: Covert Cafe - 803 SE 82nd Ave
Frequency: Monthly (Second Saturdays)
Host(s): Zachary Clark
Time: Doors 8:00 | Show 8:30
Tickets: FREE
ROYGBIV
Venue: Crush Bar - 1400 SE Morrison
Frequency: Monthly (4th Saturdays)
Host(s): Delaney Malone
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Get Tickets Here
Looking for a night of non-stop laughter? Look no further than ROYGBIV’s comedy show! Hosted every fourth Saturday at the legendary Crush Bar, this monthly event showcases the funniest queer comics in the business. With a track record of selling out every single month, you don’t want to miss a chance to experience the hottest comedy show in town! Book your tickets now!
Growler Guys
Venue: Growler Guys - 3739 S Bond Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (3rd Saturdays)
Host(s): Dianna Potter
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $5 Suggested Donation
Sorry Not Sorry
Venue: Leikam Brewing - 5812 E Burnside
Frequency: Monthly (Second Saturday)
Host(s): Eliza Butler, Julia Corral, Marietje Hauprich
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Free! (Follow @NotSorryShow for show details)
Stand Up Comedy
Venue: Covert Cafe - SE 82nd Ave
Frequency: Monthly (Second Saturdays)
Host(s): Jarrel Newsome & Hoodlum Theater
Time: Doors 8:00 | Show 8:30
Tickets: FREE
Couch Change
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Third Saturdays)
Host(s): Matt Franco + Elijah Mang
Time: 10:00
Tickets: $10 Door
Couch Change is a stand-up show at Funhouse Lounge. Shows happen at 10pm - 10$ at the door. Join us and enjoy some of the funniest comedians in and out of town, In one of the best venues in all of Portland.
Heart♥️throb
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Every 2nd Saturday)
Host(s): Mack & Aleah
Time: 10:00
Tickets: $10
Follow hosts Mack & Aleah on Instagram to buy tickets online
This Ends Tonight
Venue: The Back Door Theater - 4319 SE Hawthorne (behind Common Grounds Coffee House)
Frequency: First Saturdays
Host(s): Riley McCarthy + Body Academics (& Clancy Kramer)
Time: 10:00
Tickets: FREE
This Ends Tonight is Portland’s most luxurious, opulent, and queer Late Night Talk Show. Featuring top talents from the world of comedy, music, and drag, TET is hosted by comedian Riley McCarthy with side kick Clancy Kramer featuring Portland art-pop legends Body Academics as the house band. Various Fridays and Saturdays at Black Water Bar. Follow them @Thisendstonightshow on instagram for dates and lineup.
Mountain Tops & City Bottoms
Venue: The Back Door Theater - 4319 SE Hawthorne (behind Common Grounds Coffee House)
Frequency: Every 4th Saturday
Host(s): Daisy Maelstrom
Time: 10:00
Tickets: Give As You Can
Al’s Den
Venue: Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Weekly (Also Fridays)
Host(s): Brandon Lyons
Time: 10:00
Tickets: $10
Stoolhumpin’
Venue: Beulahland - 118 NE 28th Ave.
Frequency: 3rd Saturday of every month
Host(s): Ryan Danley, Adam Pasi, Sam Whiteley, and Tron 444
Time: 11:59
Tickets: Free! (Follow @Stoolhumpin for show details)
