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Back Fence PDX: MAINSTAGE | 10th Anniversary Show

Portland Center Stage 128 NW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

From Back Fence PDX's website: Back Fence PDX is proud to announce Back Fence PDX: MAINSTAGE celebrating an unbelievable 10 years in Portland! The Back Fence PDX: MAINSTAGE 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW will be our final Mainstage show and feature stories that feature Portland in some way. (To be clear Back Fence PDX: RUSSIAN ROULETTE will LIVE ON into 2019!!!! We are also working on a new format that will be introduced in the coming months.) A portion of this show’s proceeds will go to the Women’s Foundation of Oregon*.  STORYTELLERS —KATIE NGUYEN Named one of the Portland Mercury’s Geniuses of Comedy, Host of Earthquake Hurricane, Addicted to Using Q-tips in Ears —KIRSTEN KUPPENBENDER Finalist in Portland’s Funniest Person Competition, Founder of Lez Stand Up, Extreme Jigsaw Puzzler —CRAZY AUNT LINDSEY Everyone’s Favorite Aunt, Formerly…

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$16 – $30

Storylesque: A Storytelling & Burlesque Medley

Crush Bar 1400 Southeast Morrison Street, Portland, OR, United States

STORYLESQUE is Portland's newest storytelling spectacular, which matches titillating, inspiring, and TRUE stories from the Pacific Northwest's leading storytellers with burlesque performances all in one show! Our show is inclusive, sex and body-positive, fiercely feminist, and empowering to all! Our storytellers include Shannon Brazil, Kisha Jarrett, Katie Nguyen, Leah Baer, Fannie Fuller, and Ilima of The Sexbots. Performers for this edition of STORYLESQUE include... Angelique DeVil & Zora Von Pavonine Kit Katastrophic La Reina (Atlanta) Luz de la Concha Resa La Revv And more to be announced! Hosted by the delightfully decadent Dee Dee Pepper! Doors open at 8:30pm. Show begins at 9:00pm. TICKET PRICES: $18 Advance General Admission $26 Advance VIP tickets for front row table seating $26 Advance VIP tickets for high top…

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$18 – $30

The State of the Arts in COVID Times

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Free panel with Q&A: Oregon creatives and arts organizations talk about how their communities are adapting and what's next. Siren Nation, amplifying the voices of women in the arts for the past 15 years, is proud to present Siren Nation Speaks—a monthly online series of free arts workshops, talks, and performances. Join us May 9 for a live panel discussion exploring how the arts have struggled, survived, and sometimes thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic. This all-star panel features artists and arts administrators from different disciplines and backgrounds, coming together to discuss their experiences of how the arts have been affected by a year in pandemic lockdowns, how arts communities are adapting, and where we may go from here. Be sure to bring your questions for…

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Free

ART & BACKFENCE PRESENT: CAMPFIRE STORIES

Old Moody Barge Building @ Zidell Yards 3121 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hosted by Frayn Masters & Mindy Nettifee In collaboration with BackFence PDX, ART presents CAMPFIRE STORIES, a live, outdoor* storytelling event you won’t want to miss! Spend a fall evening around a campfire** enjoying your favorite outdoor treats while your favorite Portland storytellers spin tales of wonder.  Parking is $5 per vehicle. There are only 60 tickets available per show. Regular Tickets are $20 and gets you into the show. VIP tickets are $50 and comes with parking, a goodie bag, and a drink ticket (VIP tickets are limited to 10 per show). Masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend.*** When the leaves are in their glorious orange and red prime, and a hint of crispness is in the air, it’s the perfect time for ghost,…

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$20 – $50
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