List of Recurring Independent Shows in & Around Portland:
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SUNDAY
2nd Sunday Comedy
Venue: Church Bar - 2600 NE Sandy Blvd.
Frequency: Every 2nd Sunday
Host(s): Ikes
Time: 6:30-8:30
Tickets: FREE
Couch Change
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Second Sundays)
Host(s): Matt Franco + Elijah Mang
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $8 Pre | $10 Door
Couch Change is a stand up show at Funhouse Lounge. Shows happen every second Sunday at 7pm. 8$ online and 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.
Be Gay, Do Crime
Venue: Schilling Cider House - 930 SE 10th Ave.
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.
Defiant Joy
Venue: McMenamins Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Every Third Sunday
Host(s): Joe John Sanchez III
Time: 7:00-9:00
Tickets: $10 Online | $15 Door
Defiant Joy brings drag, comedy, and more queer excellence to McMenamins Al’s Den on every third Sunday of the month.
SpaceBunz
Venue: Space Room Lounge - 4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Frequency: Monthly, Last Sundays
Host(s): Julia Corral
Time: 7:00
Tickets: Free
The Comedy Corral has re-vamped! Get Ready for SpaceBunz comedy showcase. All summer long on the Space Room Patio.
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 Sundays)
Host(s): Jono Gindhardt
Time: 8:30
Tickets: FREE
Clownin’
Venue: Kelly’s Olympian - 426 SW Washington St.
Frequency: Monthly
Host(s): Shrista
Time: 8:30
Tickets: $15 Presale Tickets, $25 @ Door
Clownin’ is the most blunt, “doin’ too much” and funniest stand-comedy shows in the city! Hosted and produced by multi-talented entertainer and comedian, Shrista.
MONDAY
Comedy Darlings
Venue: Bar Salute Cherie - 2726 N. Killingsworth St.
Frequency: Every Monday
Host(s): Danelle Porter & Erica Figueroa
Time: Doors @ 7:00 | Show @ 7:30
Tickets: FREE
Laugh Basement
Venue: The Goodfoot Lounge - 2845 SE Stark St.
Frequency: Every Monday
Host(s): Hewitt Pagenstecher
Time: 7:30
Tickets: $10 at door
It’s Gonna Be Okay
Venue: Eastburn Public House - 1800 E Burnside St.
Frequency: Weekly
Host(s): Lewis Sequiera
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Free
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
SUCKERPUNCH
Venue: Haymaker | 1233 N Killingsworth St.
Frequency: Every First Tuesday
Host(s): Kyle Adams
Time: 8:00
Tickets: FREE
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
WEDNESDAY
DOUGH
Venue: Mississippi Pizza - 3552 N Mississippi Ave
Frequency: Every Wednesday (Follow @doughcomedy for show details)
Host(s): Lance Edward, Neeraj Srinivasan
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $5 (Available online HERE)
Beer Bunker
Venue: Beer Bunker - 7918 SE Stark St.
Frequency: Monthly (Last Wednesdays)
Host(s): Christian Gray
Time: 7:45
Tickets: FREE
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
Mix It Up
Venue: White Owl Social Club - 1305 SE 8th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (4th Wednesdays)
Host(s): Aaron Thomas
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Suggested Donation of $10 at door
LPDX Fun-raiser Showcase
Venue: Haymaker - 1233 N. Killingsworth
Frequency: Every 2nd Wednesday
Host(s): Reese Hendrik
Time: 8:00
Tickets: FREE | $10 suggested donation!
Laughs PDX hosts a monthly showcase at Haymaker!
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: Rotating Venues
Frequency: Semi-Weekly
Host(s): Jocelyne Boyer
Time: 6:30, Painting starts 7:00
Tickets: Online
Upcoming shows:
2/8 @Schilling Cider House
2/12 @Cheerful Bullpen
2/23 @Erath Winery
3/1 @Cheerful Bullpen
3/15 @Erath Winery
3/21 @Binary Brewery
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)
Al’s Den
Venue: Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Weekly (Also Fridays & Saturdays)
Host(s): Brandon Lyons
Time: 7:00
Tickets: $5
Hear You Loud & Queer
Venue: Schilling Cider House - 930 SE 10th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Third Thursdays)
Host(s): Ally J Ward
Time: 7:30
Tickets: $5
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
You Oughta Know
Venue: Curious Comedy Theater - 1306 E Burnside St.
Frequency: Monthly (Third Thursdays)
Host(s): Aimee Sinclair
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $10
A monthly panel show of comedians getting goofy & passionate about their favorite topics, like Twilight, ice cream, WWE wrestling, Garfield and so much more!A monthly panel show of comedians getting goofy & passionate about their favorite topics, like Twilight, ice cream, WWE wrestling, Garfield and so much more!
High Note Comedy
Venue: Migration Brewing Co. - 3947 N Williams Ave
Frequency: Monthly (Last Thursdays)
Host(s): Shain Brenden, Sean Jordan
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $15!
Follow @HighNotePDX for lineups and full details.
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.
The Rapture
Venue: Siren Theater - 8927 N. Lombard St.
Frequency: Monthly (Third Thursdays)
Host(s): Mx. Dahlia Belle, Carlos Kareem Windham, Mama Fi & DJ Wildchild
Time: Doors at 7:30 | Show at 8:00
Tickets: $15 Advanced | $20 Door
Preach!
Venue: Pope House Bourbon Lounge - 2075 NW Glisan St.
Frequency: Weekly
Host(s): Robby Sherman, Neeraj Srinivasan
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $15 at door, $10 online presale
Follow @preachcomedyshow for lineups and full details.
The Aftermath
Venue: Havalina - 8927 N. Lombard St.
Frequency: Monthly (First Thursdays)
Host(s): Mx. Dahlia Belle, Carlos Kareem Windham
Time: Doors at 7:30 | Show at 8:00
Tickets: FREE (donations encouraged)
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
Murder Casserole LIVE
Venue: Covert Cafe - SE 82nd Ave
Frequency: Monthly (Third Thursdays)
Host(s): Colin Mattox
Time: Doors 8:30 | Show 9:30
Tickets: FREE
Howler Comedy Hour
Venue: Gol Soccer Bar - 1739 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Frequency: Every 3rd Thursday
Host(s): Jono Gindhart
Time: 9:00 (Doors at 8:30)
Tickets: Free! (Gratuity strongly encouraged)
A hot comedy show in Portland’s premiere soccer bar.
Follow @howlers_comedy_hour for Rotating Monthly Lineups and Full Details.
FRIDAY
Goodness Comedy
Venue: The Laurelhurst Club - 3721 SE Ankeny Street
Frequency: Every First Friday
Host(s): Ross Passeck + James Hartenfeld
Time: 7:00
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! NEXT SHOW IS WEDNESDAY NOV. 15th!
91.5% of first dates suck purely because of awkward, dull, boring conversations…
Conversational Lube is here to FIX that.
You’re invited to the FIRST real time, live comedy dating show!! Singles will be matched, meet for the first time, then join a comedian on stage (the lube) to have a first date!
YES, we will be putting audience members on BLIND DATES in real time at the show! That means YOU, yes, YOU can come and possibly find your soul mate! (Or at the very least go home with a funny af story.)
Each couple will have a date on the stage and be joined by a licensed professional* (*fully unlicensed comedian) to LUBE up the conversation to make sure it flows, is entertaining, and fully capitalizes on any weird shit that comes up. (The last part mostly for the sake of the audience and laughs.)
Hosted by stand up comedian and writer, Cait Chock, who is single for MANY reasons but NOT because she can’t dazzle a first conversation. She shines in a first impression then actively decays like a free radical. She’s a lost cause but she’s using her conversational skills to help YOU find love!
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.
D&D Comedy Presents: End of Story
Venue: Integrity Beer Hall - 6500 S. Virginia Ave.
Frequency: Every First Friday (STARTING 4/5/24)
Host(s): Jon Bennett
Time: 7:30-9:00
Tickets: $15 Online
Judge Judy… but with stories.
Hot Bits!
Venue: Adda Beer (in Rose City Food Park) - 5235 NE Sandy Blvd.
Frequency: 2nd and 4th Fridays
Host(s): David Kildal
Time: 7:30
Tickets: Free
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
Time: 7:30
Tickets: Free
Dirty Angels All-Stars
Venue: Kelly’s Olympian - 426 SW Washington St.
Frequency: Monthly (4th Fridays)
Host(s): Presented by Dirty Angel Entertainment. Hosted by The Real Hyjinx
Time: 8:00
Tickets: $8 Advance | $10 Door
This Ends Tonight
Venue: Black Water Bar - 835 NE Broadway
Frequency: Monthly (Second Fridays + Saturdays)
Host(s): Riley McCarthy + Body Academics (& Clancy Kramer)
Time: 8:00
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.
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
Al’s Den
Venue: 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
Comedy in the Park
RETURNING SUMMER OF 2024!
Venue: Laurelhurst Park | Kickstand Comedy
Frequency: Every Friday
Host(s): Julia Corral
Time: 6:30
Tickets: FREE
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)
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.
Three Mugs
Venue: Three Mugs Brewing Co. - 2020 NE Aloclek (Hillsboro)
Frequency: Monthly (1st Saturdays)
Host(s): Jamie Stewart
Time: 7:00
Tickets: FREE
Bad Girls Comedy
Venue: Integrity Beer Hall - 6500 S. Virginia Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Last Saturdays)
Host(s): Jane Malone
Time: 7:30
Tickets: $15 | You can save 10% with code “BAD”
STARTING MARCH 30TH
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 - 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.
The GOLD Standard
Venue: Integrity Beer Hall - 6500 S. Virginia Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (Second Saturdays)
Host(s): Heather Goldberg & Brandon Wayne Little
Time: 7:30 - 9:00
Tickets: $15 Online
The GOLD Standard (AGAIN)
Venue: Covert Cafe - SE 82nd Ave
Frequency: Monthly (Fourth Saturdays)
Host(s): Heather Goldberg & Brandon Wayne Little
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
Time: Doors 8:00 | Show 8:30
Tickets: FREE
Something Weird
Venue: Crush Bar - 1400 SE Morrison
Frequency: Every 3rd Saturday
Host(s): Something Weird
Time: 8:00
Tickets: Buy Presale Here
Something Weird is a monthly clown show from the minds of physical comedy duo Annabelle Wright and Haley Klarfeld. Each month, Something Weird features an eclectic cast of special guests exploring the experimental, surreal, and bizarre corners of comedy (followed by a segment that will surprise and delight you).
Haters Comedy Roast Battle
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (2nd Saturdays)
Host(s): Brent Lowrey & Imani Denae
Time: 10:00
Tickets: $15 Online
Foolish Games
Venue: Funhouse Lounge - 2432 SE 11th Ave.
Frequency: Monthly (4th Saturdays)
Host(s): Aimee Sinclair
Time: 10:00
Tickets: $10 Online | $15 Door
Every month Aimee Sinclair turns your favorite board games into live comedy shows featuring a mix of stand up improv and sketch. First one is October 28th for CLUE! A murder mystery comedy show
Al’s Den
Venue: Al’s Den - 303 SW 12th Ave.
Frequency: Weekly (Also Thursdays & 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)
