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Pop-Up Magazine – Spring Issue 2019

Revolution Hall 1300 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, United States

A night of true stories, documentary films, photography, and radio from some of our favorite writers, performers, and musicians. Unrecorded, live onstage. Pop-Up Magazine is a live magazine, created for a stage, a screen, and a live audience. Each evening is unique, but here are a few things to look forward to: Some of the country’s most interesting writers, filmmakers, photographers, radio producers, and illustrators share new, true stories onstage. Stories come to life on a giant screen filled with photographs, films, illustrations, and animations. Story soundtracks are composed and performed live onstage by Magik*Magik Orchestra. Curious, creative people come to see old friends and meet new ones. Venues like BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in New York, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, and The…

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$29

The Blackonteurs

Deep End Theater 211 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

The Blackonteurs are back at The Deep End Theater! ​Named one of “Six New Projects Shaking Up Portland’s Arts Scene” by Portland Monthly, The Blackonteurs is Portland’s own storytelling show that features all black and African-American performers sharing their stories of triumph, struggle and laughter. On Thursday, May 16th at 7:30pm, join us for performances by: - Jerry Bell, Jr! - Courtenay Collins! - Thomas Malcolm Cook! - Laquida Landford! - Jewel Williams! And hosted by the forever-effervescent Leann Johnson, recently voted Best Host of the 3rd Annual NW Black Comedy Festival!

$12

Comedy vs. Tragedy #15

Cider Riot 807 NE Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Three musicians vs. three poets vs. three comedians! - the audience picks the winners! Plus a featured performance and a raffle! ************************************************** PRICE OF TICKETS $10 online with an advanced purchase or $15 at the door. Get yours now at WWW.NOVAPDX.ORG ************************************************** ROUND ONE – NINE PERFORMERS Three poets will perform one piece in their round. Then the audience will select their favorite performance by applause and that poet will advance to the final round. Then three comedians will perform and the audience will select one to advance. Then three musicians will perform and the audience will select one of them to join the poet and the comedian in the final round. FEATURE PERFORMANCE - Trill LeBeau of Cosmic Serenity SPECIAL GUEST: A Strange Bird…

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$10 – $15

Amena Brown LIVE: An Evening of Poetry, Music, and Storytelling

Sunnyside United Methodist Church 3520 SE Yamhill Street, Portland, OR, United States

Music, poetry, and storytelling vibrantly infused with laughter, lament, and dance. Amena Brown and her husband DJ Opdiggy are bringing their unique style of music, poetry and event curation to Portland, Oregon in partnership with UMC NW! Spoken word poet and author, Amena Brown, will perform a night of poetry and storytelling, including a reading from her latest non-fiction book, How to Fix a Broken Record. DJ Opdiggy will spin amazing tunes which may even cause a dance party after the show. From learning to love her big feet and natural hair, to bad dating stories and learning how to properly adult, Amena's performance will speak of home, surrender and searching for the groove while leaving the audience room to laugh, lament, and dance as…

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$5 – $25

The PRIDE Show

Magenta Theater 1108 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Pride is coming a month early! For our two-year anniversary show, we're bringing you an incredible lineup. Our storytellers include Nastashia Minto (who will be doing a book signing), Marli Williams, Flint, Blu Kody Christensen, and we're bringing back the hilarious Deb Wheelbarger (from our JOY show). We'll have prizes, treats, and a special announcement. Thank you for two incredible years of courage, community, and hope! Tickets Here

$15

Shane Koyczan – Spoken Word Artist with special guest Micah Fletcher

Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States

In a realm where poets rarely intersect with stardom, the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics introduced us to Shane Koyczan. With a collective “Wow!” we found the poet of our generation, and we weren’t even looking for one. The world took notice when Shane’s influential, anti-bullying, To This Day Project video went viral in early 2013 with over 14 million views and counting. Powerfully engaging and authentic in attitude, his explorations are relevant to our times in the way that Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen are to theirs. But unlike the musicians that he’s often compared to, poets rarely infiltrate pop culture. Koyzcan emerges in a new wave of 21st century poetry that dares to belong to the people and speak…

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$20 – $25

The Turnout presents Front Porch Sessions feat Nishat Akhtar, Andrew Holguin, and Lindsey E. Murphy

The Secret Society 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR, United States

Theme: "Adventure" May 20th, 2019, 8:00pm The Turnout @ Secret Society - tickets > 116 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212 with story tellers: Lindsey E. Murphy Lindsey E. Murphy is the award-winning entrepreneur, executive producer, creator and host behind YouTube’s most beloved kids science show, The Fab Lab With Crazy Aunt Lindsey, which takes everyday science concepts and turns them into fabulous DIY projects. Before breaking out on her own in 2017, Lindsey spent more than 15 years in digital media, marketing, and business development, having started her career at MTV Networks and moving on to XBOX, Nike, Wieden+Kennedy, and many other iconic brands. As the CEO of Murph Media Co., Lindsey specializes in making content from the heart, digital consulting, audience + creative development.…

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$10

The Moth: StorySLAM: Flawed

Holocene 1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

FLAWED: Prepare a five-minute story about pitfalls. Imperfections....a glitch that changed your course either for the better or for the worse. Times that even Beyonce couldn't say "I woke up like this." Some say the flaws are what makes something beautiful. This venue is 21+ *Tickets for this event are available one week before the show, at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. *Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. Media Sponsors: OPB and Literary Arts

$5 – $20

The Hour That Stretches: May 26, 2019

Ford Food and Drink 2505 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Portland virtuoso poet and spoken word favorite Christopher Luna. Witch Mountain drummer and Weird Fiction savant Nathan Carson. Ford gallery luminary and Hour favorite, poet Alexandria Levin. Special Mystery guest. And your MC, reading a piece that's going in Weirdbook magazine over across the pond, "Give Me The Roses While I Live." Come help keep live spoken word alive in Portland and keep this read going. Bring everyone. FORD FOOD AND DRINK, 2505 SE 11TH. SUNDAY MAY 26. FREE BY DONATION, DONATIONS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. NOMINALLY ALL AGES, SO BE MINDFUL. SAFE SPACE.

Free

Do Right Sunday – A Benefit & Hang for Tender Table

Dig A Pony 736 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Every last Sunday of the month we partner with a different local nonprofit or community organization to highlight the work they're doing in Portland and contribute 10% of daily sales to the group. It's a simple way for us to do right in the city we love. This months Do Right Sunday will be held May 26 and funds will go to Tender Table. Tender Table is a storytelling platform for women, trans and non-binary folks who are black, indigenous, or people of color. It seeks out narratives about our sweet, savory, sour, and bitter relationships to food and its connections to identity, memory, and community. The night is always free to attend and is anchored by DJs, Shi Shi & Black Daria of XRAY.FM's…

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Free
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