Latest Events in Portland(July Updated)

Mother Russia by Lauren Yee Directed by Josh Hecht Evgeny and Dmitri are just two average guys who dream of cushy government jobs—but when the fall of the Soviet Union puts hiring on hold, they find work surveilling a former pop star instead. As they bumble their way through the assignment, both spying and life under capitalism prove harder than they thought. This prescient and thought-provoking comedy by Lauren Yee (The Great Leap, Cambodian Rock Band) reveals what happens when old systems and strongmen fall away, and we let the free market decide—but freedom doesn’t taste as good as we thought it would. Produced in association with Desert Island Studios , founded and run by Ashley Song and Joe Bowden , who will be creating pre-recorded and live-stream video featured within the production. Mother Russia , a riotous new comedy about the curse of freedom and having to choose between the Filet-o-fish and the Big Mac, makes its Portland debut at Profile Theatre just one month after its world premiere. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MATINEE: This performance starts at 2pm. ARTS FOR ALL DISCOUNTED TICKETS: Arts for All participants can reserve their tickets in advance by using the promo code " A4A " during check out. You will be asked to show your Oregon Trail Card at the door. If you do not, you will be asked to pay the difference in ticket price or your ticket will be refunded to you. MEMBER SEATING: If you are a Profile Member, watch for an email in early April that contains your unique Member Access Code! (Need help? Please email boxoffice@profiletheatre.org .) Information Source: Profile Theatre | eventbrite

Join the Pacific Northwest College of Art writers Stephanie Adams-Santos author of Dream of Xibalba, Megan Milks author of Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body, Poupeh Missaghi author of Sound Museum, and Dao Strom author of Instrument, for an end-of-residency reading at the Literary Arts bookstore! // Stephanie Adams-Santos is a Guatemalan-American writer whose work spans poetry, prose, and screenwriting. Often grappling with themes of strangeness and belonging, their work reflects a fascination with the weird, numinous and primal forces that shape inner life. They are the author of several full length poetry collections and chapbooks, including DREAM OF XIBALBA (selected by Jericho Brown as winner of the 2021 Orison Poetry Prize and finalist for a 2024 Oregon Book Award) and SWARM QUEEN'S CROWN (finalist for a Lambda Literary Award). Stephanie served as Staff Writer and Story Editor on the television anthology horror series TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES (Netflix), and was winner of a 2022 Gold Telly Award in TV Writing. They have received grants and fellowships from Sundance, Film Independent, Vermont Studio Center, Regional Arts and Culture Council, and Oregon Arts Commission. In addition to their literary work, Stephanie is illustrating an original Major Arcana tarot deck called Tarot de La Selva. // Megan Milks is the author of Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body, a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in Transgender Fiction, and Slug and Other Stories, a revised second edition of their award-winning collection Kill Marguerite, both published by Feminist Press in 2021. Their personal history of early online music fandom, Tori Amos Bootleg Webring, was published in 2021 as part of Instar Books’ Remember the Internet series. With Marisa Crawford, they co-edited the anthology We Are the Baby-Sitters Club: Essays and Artwork from Grown-Up Readers (Chicago Review Press, 2021); with KJ Cerankowski, they co-edited the academic volume Asexualities: Feminist and Queer Perspectives (Routledge, 2014; revised and expanded second edition published in 2024). Their essays and criticism have been published in The New York Times, 4Columns, Bookforum, and other venues. They live in Brooklyn and also teach writing at The New School and in the Low-Residency Creative Writing MFA program at Pacific Northwest College of Art. // poupeh missaghi پوپه میثاقی is a writer, translator, and editor. Her debut book trans(re)lating house one was published in 2020, and her second book, Sound Museum, was released in 2024 (both from Coffee House Press). Her most recent translation In the Streets of Tehran, a book of witness narrative about the current Woman Life Freedom uprising in Iran, was published by Bonnier Books, UK, in October 2023. She also has another novel in translation, Boys of Love, forthcoming in 2024. An assistant professor of literary arts and studies at the University of Denver and a faculty mentor at Pacific Northwest College of Art MFA, she is currently based in Denver, Colorado. // Dao Strom is the author of the poetry collection, Instrument (Fonograf Editions, 2020), and its musical companion, Traveler’s Ode (Antiquated Future Records, 2020); a bilingual poetry-art book, You Will Always Be Someone From Somewhere Else (Hanoi: AJAR Press); a memoir, We Were Meant To Be a Gentle People, and song cycle, East/West; and two books of fiction, The Gentle Order of Girls and Boys (Counterpoint Press) and Grass Roof, Tin Roof (Mariner Books). Her work has received support from the Creative Capital Foundation, Oregon Arts Commission, NEA, and others. She was a 2020 Oregon Literary Arts Career Fellowship recipient. Born in Vietnam, Strom grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California and lives in Portland, Oregon. She is co-founder of two collective art projects, She Who Has No Master(s), and De-Canon. // Sun, June 22 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Stephanie Adams-Santos, Megan Milks, Poupeh Missaghi پوپه میثاقی, Dao Strom Literary Arts Free & Open to The Public Information Source: Pacific Northwest College of Art | eventbrite

Are you ready for some great Jiu Jitsu? because we are! Girls in Gis is a community of women and girls in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that come together through donation based training events. They are hosted, instructed, and attended only by women and girls. It's our time to come together! All ages and skill levels from any academy affiliation are welcome to attend. No experience required. Our events are designed for 100% participation, but do allow chaperones to accompany underage participants as spectators. Our events are donation based in order to provide equal opportunity to everyone. Your donations provide paid teaching opportunities for our guest instructor(s) and help to expand and make Girls in Gis programs such as our events, our leadership program and instructional training programs and our scholarships possible. If you are not able to make a donation please contact us and we will work with you so that you are able to participate. You can also purchase a GIG t-shirt, patches and more GIG merchandise with your donation. All orders can be picked up during the event. GIGOregon - PortlandGuest instructors: Hillary VanOrnum & Anna Rangel Hillary VanOrnum is the owner and head coach at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu in Portland, Oregon. She is a third degree black belt under Giva Santana and James Foster. She has been instructing Girls in Gis events since 2016 and was an active competitor from blue belt through black belt, only taking a break from competing due to multiple surgeries. She competed in the adult black belt division into her 40’s and has been on the podium of many major IBJJF tournaments, including several gold medals at Pan Ams. On top of all that she has an amateur MMA record 3-0 and a brown belt in Judo. Anna Rangel is an owner and instructor at Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro and Impact Jiu Jitsu Sherwood. With years of experience on the mats and in the cage, Anna brings a dynamic and well-rounded perspective to her teaching. She began her martial arts journey in MMA, where she holds an undefeated record of 6-0, with a 2-0 record in Kickboxing. Anna has consistently competed at every level since white belt, and recently marked a major milestone by earning gold in her black belt debut. She brings a wealth of experience, a strong competitive spirit, and a deep commitment to helping women grow through jiu jitsu. COST: $20 Min Donation. All Donations Welcome. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE CLOSED 6/22/25 at 12:00 PM OR ONCE WE REACH CAPACITY. WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ONCE CAPACITY IS REACHED. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and all sales are final. Doors open at 10:30 am. Please arrive early to change and get ready or come ready so we may start on time at 11:00 am. Unable to donate? Register for free with code GIGVIP For more info find us online: Homepage: www.girls-in-gis.com
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Imagine being a fly on the wall at the birth of a musical movement that would change indie rock forever. In early 2000's in Toronto, a group of young creative musicians collectively known as, Broken Social Scene, got together and soon became a worldwide phenomenon. IT’S ALL GONNA BREAK is an electrifying and intimate documentary about the indie rock that redefined the sound of a generation. Filmmaker and longtime friend Stephen Chung was there from the beginning, capturing the chaos, creativity, and camaraderie that fueled their rise and caught on camera the making of the iconic “You Forgot It In People.” With never-before-seen archival footage and new interviews with Kevin Drew, Leslie Feist, Brendan Canning, Emily Haines, Amy Millan, and more, the film traces the band’s evolution from raw basement jams to global stages like Lollapalooza and The Late Show with David Letterman .  A love letter to independent music, IT’S ALL GONNA BREAK is a vibrant time capsule of a pre-digital era and a moving reflection on friendship, art, and the freedom to create on your own terms.  Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Engineering workshop hours are an opportunity for you to benefit from the expertise of a mechanical engineer. Some of the ways Tomas can help you include: Helping take your idea to a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) model. Planning the manufacture and assembly of a prototype. Helping with coding and hardware for your electronics projects using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Repairing your desktop 3D printers and home appliances. Project scope should be well-defined for a 1-2 hour consulting session. If you have two team members attending, each must buy a ticket for the session. At the end of the workshop, you will receive a brief report providing you with a summary of the consulting visit, a plan for next steps, and links to additional resources. If additional work is needed, you may arrange separate consulting services with Tomas beyond the initial consultation through Factory 3. About the instructor : Tomas has bachelor and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, where he studied medical robotics and soft robotic technologies. He has worked as a design engineer for three years with two companies in the electronics and industrial sector. Tomas has also taught CAD and fundamentals of design for robotics teams in New Hampshire, and worked as a teaching assistant at Boston University for classes in medical robotics and engineering computation. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

New PDX DRINK & DRAW with GALLERY GIRLS at the Sanctuary ClubIn Person in Portland & Online (Live Streamed or Recorded) with live models! Fun Music - 5, 10 & 25 min posesWe will also ZOOM the Event LIVE! DATE: Tuesday, May 27, 2025TIME: 7:00 to 9:30pm Pacific timeDoors open at 6:30pm - Come set up, get a drink and mingle. MODEL: Rebecca @wildbriar_Buy your tickets now.... https://SanctuaryDD.eventbrite.com IN PERSON: $20 prepaid / $25 on the day ONLINE: $10 RECORDING: $20 (get a link to watch later) Please TIP or pay extra for Photos (Average $10-$20) Pay at the Door or Prepay https://SanctuaryDD.eventbrite.com_____________ Live at the Sanctuary Club @pdxsanctuary Sanctuary Club33 NW 9th Ave,Portland, OR 97209(Upstairs or Elevator - above the bar) Come buy some drinks and appitizers. ____________________________ Mark your calendar… usually the 4th Tuesday May 27 - Rebecca @wildbriar_June 24 - Zbu @zbu_hoopismJuly 22 - Adera @shewhogiveslifeAugust 26 - Momo @dreamydahlia1September 23 -October 28 -November 25 -____________________________ Presented by the Gallery Girls www.gallerygirls.com Girls@gallerygirls.com 818-535-5761 Information Source: Gallery Girls | eventbrite

Pacific Northwest College of Art and the LRCW program are thrilled to welcome visiting artist Leanne Betasamosake Simpson for a lecture on her work and practice. / / Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg musician, writer and academic, who has been widely recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of her generation. Her work breaks open the boundaries between story and song—bringing audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity. Working for two decades as an independent scholar using Nishnaabeg intellectual practices, Leanne has lectured and taught extensively at universities across Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Europe and has over twenty years experience with Indigenous land based education. She holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba and is a member of Alderville First Nation. Leanne is the author of eight books, including A Short History of the Blockade and the novel Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies, which was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award for fiction and the Dublin Literary Prize. Her collaboration with Robyn Maynard, Rehearsals for Living is a National Bestseller and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction. Leanne is also a musician. Her latest release Theory of Ice was named to the Polaris Prize shortlist, and she is the 2021 winner of the Prism Prize’s Willie Dunn Award. Leanne’s new work, Theory of Water, was released i April from Alchemy at Knopf Canada and Haymarket Books in the US. leannesimpson.ca / / FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Pacific Northwest College of Art In the first-floor Lemelson Gallery 511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209 / / Register to receive a link and a reminder. Information Source: Pacific Northwest College of Art | eventbrite

Portland Pickles Game with the Wisconsin Alumni PDX Chapter! Join us at the Portland Pickles Game! The Wisconsin Alumni will have our own bleacher section to cheer on our local fan fav baseball team as they play against the Portland Gherkins! Get ready to paw-ty with us at Corgi Night + Woof Wednesday with the Portland Pickles, where the cutest pups and the best baseball collide in a night of tail-wagging fun! RSVP for our Founder's Day Spring Event and YOUR GAME TICKET IS FREE! Looking forward to seeing you at both events! First Pitch at 7:05pm RSVP for our Wisconsin Founder's Day Event on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wisconsin-founders-day-celebration-portland-chapter-tickets-1302776332079?aff=oddtdtcreator All alumni, friends, and family are welcome to join us! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1016059806655249 Information Source: Wisconsin Alumni Portland Chapter | eventbrite

The knife is arguably our most important tool. For thousands of years, people have used knives made of metal and stone to cut, scrape, carve, dig, gouge, and separate various materials for consumption or other use. In the modern world, however, many of us have forgotten how to use knives anywhere outside the kitchen. In this workshop, you will learn how to use a knife to carve your own pair of wooden chopsticks. We’ll cover the basics of safety, techniques, and good wood carving form. You’ll be able to put those chopsticks to good use on light dim sum hors d’oeuvres in the garden, and MJM Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle, who spent years living and traveling in Japan, China, and Taiwan, will be on hand to discuss the history of chopsticks and the Jewish obsession with Chinese food. About the Instructor: Zack Rouda is the Director of Rewild Maine , a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of small-scale, place-based living skills. With a passion for hand tools and organic art, Zack leads initiatives that focus on reintroducing native species, practicing homesteading and survival skills, and enhancing ecological resilience across the state. Information Source: Maine Jewish Museum | eventbrite

Headliner - Lakeview Tattooed, rural, and blue-collar country duo Lakeview (Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy) are among Nashville’s hottest newcomers. Garnering 130M+ streams and amassing a loyal following of 550K+ across social media, these “weekend warriors-turned-Music Row favorites” (The Tennessean) have managed to carve their own, niche lane in the country genre – thanks to a hard-charging, signature sound that effortlessly bridges the gap between metal-core and mainstream country. Fresh off the release of their self-titled debut album, Lakeview has been busy crisscrossing the nation, opening for the likes of Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Chase Matthew, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mitchell Tenpenny, and more. Coming up, the breakout duo will kick off 2025 touring with their “Blue Collar Country” headline tour. Fans can keep up with what’s to come by visiting lakeviewofficial.com or downloading the “Lakeview Crew” app. Opener - Austin G Alt-pop country artist AUSTIN (Austin Gee) is forging his own path within the country genre with music as authentic as he is. Born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and a graduate of Murray State University, Austin found early inspiration in the radio leading to involvement in church choir and theater throughout school. Moving to Nashville in 2017, he quickly gained success as half of the duo SixForty1 — opening for the likes of Brantley Gilbert, Eli Young Band, Michael Ray, Walker Hayes, Muscadine Bloodline, and garnering millions of streams. AUSTIN is anticipating the release of his debut solo project produced by Matt Geroux. Introducing his unique alt-punk, country-synth sound that nods to influences like Machine Gun Kelly, Rascal Flatts and HARDY, the project gives listeners a deeper look into who he is. He’s managed by Morris Higham. Get more info on Austin G by visiting his Instagram ! Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show! We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show! See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill! Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. Learn more and book your room here . Event Policies: ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations. Support acts are subject to change. No re-entry permitted. 21+ event. If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert. Questions? Check out the FAQs on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions. Information Source: Ponderosa Lounge and Grill | eventbrite

It's all about what you Relish and finding someone to Relish those things with. If you're tired of online dating, exhausted by meeting someone only to discover they're nothing like their profile - we offer an alternative. Bringing together comfortably chic venues with a cosmopolitan sensibility. A sophisticated no frills approach to singles events. We've done away with the whistles, name-tags and over the top party trimmings. Unparalleled service and personable hosts all in an environment - just your speed. A fresh alternative to typical events that seem more like a job fair than a relaxed way to connect. Whether it be a romantic dinner, wine tasting, concert or festival - bar crawl or fitness class - maybe even a Mud Run! Do what you Relish with whom you Relish. Speed Dating @ Mother's Bistro & Bar – June 26th 2025 Ages: 25-39 | 7PM 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 For more information visit us at: DoRelish.com Or email us at: info@dorelish.com http://www.dorelish.com We think the best relationships are forged when we are comfortable, relaxed and free of pressure. Preferring instead to think of the evening as a casual night out where one can truly be themselves. We do not use traditional 'speed dating' offerings such as bells, whistles and name-tags. Instead we focus on creating an atmosphere conducive to meeting others; a great venue, a personable host and a staff to assist. Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, log-in to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you wish to meet again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Should you have any questions - feel free to ask away. Take the time before the event starts to settle in - have a beverage if you would like and mingle should you wish. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Don't fret about figuring out if the person is the one or the perfect person for you. Consider it the date before the date. If you choose someone and they chose you - it's a match. You will be given each others first name and email address. The rest is up to you. ----- For those that prefer the same simplified experience in Matchmaking, we offer our 'Date-Nights' free of contracts and commitments. With packages ranging from $595 to $945. For more information; Click Here! Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. Information Source: Relish Dating | eventbrite

About "Untitled Houdini Project" by Jen Silverman: In the winter and spring of 1926, Harry Houdini was summoned to a hearing before the House of Representatives, to testify on behalf of a new bill that would make acts of fortune telling illegal. The newest project by playwright Jen Silverman takes as its starting point the exact transcript for these Congressional hearings, while weaving in thrilling theatrical séance sequences, and the growing complexity of Houdini's relationship with Rose Mackenberg, Houdini's chief investigator. Are we to be a country of cold hard facts, scientific data, and honesty? Are we to be a country of comforting possibilities, where the boundary between the living and the dead is crossable if the right guides are permitted to take you? What does it mean to argue over the character of a nation in 1926 And, of course, what does it mean to do that right now? ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Playwright Festival: What was it like being the first to hear early drafts of Angels in America ? Or Fences ? Or The Glass Menagerie ? Or Twelfth Night ? At Profile's Playwright Festival , you’ll know. Last year’s Playwright Festival gave audiences the opportunity to meet with, and see early drafts of new work from Tony Award-nominated playwright Kristoffer Diaz and two-time Sundance Fellow christopher oscar peña. This year, you’ll be the first to welcome the visionary 2025-2027 Featured Playwrights, Jen Silverman & Mike Lew , and see early drafts of the plays commissioned for our 2025-2027 cycle. You’ll enjoy two workshopped readings, and close the weekend off with a catered Artist Salon with the playwrights. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Featured Playwrights, and to discuss their work, their process, the state of their art, and the state of the world. At Playwright Festival , our audiences and artists build the future of live theatre together. Profile Theatre's Playwright Festival runs June 26 - 28 . All events will be held at The Ellen Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR. Information Source: Profile Theatre | eventbrite

“Roz is the heroine you need to see in this terrible and trying time! Her voice is essential, hilarious, profane and profound!!!!! She is my drug.” -Margaret Cho Roz Hernandez (she/her) is a transgender comedian based in Los Angeles. In 2023 she starred in an 8 episode tv series on Hulu called “Living for the Dead” with Kristen Stewart. In 2024 New York Magazine’s Vulture named her one of the “Comedians You Should and Will Know”, she was the opening act for Bob the Drag Queen’s US tour, Apple Podcasts named her comedy podcast “Ghosted!” their Pick of The Month, and she was featured in the Netflix documentary about LGBTQ standup called “OUTstanding: A Comedy Revolution”. Roz performs all over the world in comedy venues and as a regular comedian on Atlantis Gay Cruises. In 2025 Queerty nominated her for their comedian of the year category at their annual award show. RozHernandezTour.com “I toured with Roz and I could say a lot about her, but I'll just say that she is hilarious. I won't comment on her personality. “ -Bob The Drag Queen -SEATING IS VERY LIMITED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. -All tickets include a free meet and greet after the show with Roz, exclusive merch available. -THERE IS NO VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING ALLOWED DURING THE PERFORMANCE. -No children allowed, no exceptions. -No assholes allowed. -Any venue specific questions, please contact the venue directly by phone/email. -Since this venue is known for it's fabulous drag shows, Roz wants to honor the environment by accepting cash tips during her performance. -Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. Information Source: Roz Hernandez America Tour 2025 | eventbrite

Sophisticated Simplicity Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable. It's what we call cheeky-chic! Meet a partner to attend concerts, music festivals, bar crawls or fitness classes. Someone who shares your passions and interests - from sports to yoga - all in a setting just your speed. - Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile MyCheekyDate ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, login to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you fancy meeting again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. It's where Cheeky meets convenience! You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Paper scorecards are just so 2010! The night has arrived! Go to the venue at the published start time for the event. There is no official start time to the speed dating portion of the evening - we like to wait for all daters to arrive, to have a moment to settle in with a refreshment and mingle should they wish. Our personable hosts will assist you with your MyCheekyDate 'Smart-Card’ Scorecard. Flirty and fun, your mobile scorecard is just the beginning. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Offering uncompromising value with unparalleled service. Lovely venues and our lovely Hosts to assist you with anything or anyone. ----- If you are interested in reading about our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please click here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. --- Speed Dating @ Mother's Bistro & Bar – June 26th 2025 Ages: 25-39 | 7PM 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 http://www.mycheekydate.com MyCheekyDate Information Source: MyCheekyDate | eventbrite

Marketers Meet Up at Kaya Cocktail Bar! Join us for an evening of networking and knowledge sharing at our Monthly Marketers Meet Up Series . This in-person event will occur on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time). Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting, this meet-up is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals in a relaxed environment. This month's event will be held at Kaya Cocktail Bar in NE Alberta Arts District. This black-owned bar is a sexy, elevated street style cocktail bar offering sophisticated and inventive drinks and creative twists on your favorite bar bites by owner, Katya Suh . Grab your business cards and come prepared to expand your network. Reserve your spot today and get ready for an evening of marketing inspiration and great conversations! AMA PDX Members and Non-Members are all welcome! Secure your spot today! Sign up today! Information Source: American Marketing Association of Portland, OR | eventbrite

The Event: The Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group (FITCOG) invites you to attend a community listening session and milestone celebration on June 26th from 6-8pm. The group will be welcoming former members, community leaders, and leadership from the City of Portland to recap the work that the group has done over the past four years. Presentations will be given by current members on the accomplishments the FITCOG has made over the past four years. Assistant Chief Amanda McMillian, from the Portland Police Bureau will also be speaking. The community is invited to attend and take part in a conversation around efforts to reduce gun violence in Portland. Come learn more about the FITCOG and share with us your stories about how gun violence has impacted you, your families, and your neighborhoods. Please join us to share your insights, give feedback, and ask questions. Who we are: The Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group's (FITCOG) mission is to work closely with the Commissioner-in-Charge of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), PPB leadership, and the Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and command, to provide oversight and recommendations to reduce gun violence in Portland through prevention, intervention, and response. How it all began: Portland's former Mayor, Ted Wheeler, created the FITCOG in June 2021 to ensure the community had a meaningful role in developing and shaping how the Portland Police Bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT) works to end gun violence. The FITCOG works with the FIT in real time to select members, review training, and oversee their engagement with the community. Based on this work, the FITCOG also makes recommendations to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and response. Information Source: FITCOG | eventbrite

About Untitled Houdini Project by Jen Silverman:In the winter and spring of 1926, Harry Houdini was summoned to a hearing before the House of Representatives, to testify on behalf of a new bill that would make acts of fortune telling illegal. The newest project by playwright Jen Silverman takes as its starting point the exact transcript for these Congressional hearings, while weaving in thrilling theatrical séance sequences, and the growing complexity of Houdini's relationship with Rose Mackenberg, Houdini's chief investigator. Are we to be a country of cold hard facts, scientific data, and honesty? Are we to be a country of comforting possibilities, where the boundary between the living and the dead is crossable if the right guides are permitted to take you? What does it mean to argue over the character of a nation in 1926 And, of course, what does it mean to do that right now? ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Playwright Festival:What was it like being the first to hear early drafts of Angels in America? Or Fences? Or The Glass Menagerie? Or Twelfth Night? At Profile's Playwright Festival, you’ll know. Last year’s Playwright Festival gave audiences the opportunity to meet with, and see early drafts of new work from Tony Award-nominated playwright Kristoffer Diaz and two-time Sundance Fellow christopher oscar peña. This year, you’ll be the first to welcome the visionary 2025-2027 Featured Playwrights, Jen Silverman & Mike Lew, and see early drafts of the plays commissioned for our 2025-2027 cycle. You’ll enjoy two workshopped readings, and close the weekend off with a catered Artist Salon with the playwrights. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Featured Playwrights, and to discuss their work, their process, the state of their art, and the state of the world. At Playwright Festival, our audiences and artists build the future of live theatre together. Profile Theatre's Playwright Festival runs June 26 - 28. All events will be held at The Ellen Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR. Information Source: Profile Theatre | eventbrite

Immerse Yourself in a 2-Day Midsummer Extravaganza at the Nordic Northwest Campus in SW Portland! Tickets grant access to both Friday evening and Saturday festivities. Friday, June 27th: 5pm - 9pm (beat the crowds on this dance filled Saint John's Eve with a bonfire, entertainment, food, vendors, and kids crafts - no flower crown making this evening) Saturday, June 28th: 10am - 5pm (pole raising and more traditional entertainment, flower crowns, food, vendors, kids area) Location: Nordic Northwest , 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223 Tickets may sell out and will be more expensive at the door. Bask in the warmth of the midnight sun as we commemorate the end of the cold winter months with the Oregon Midsummer Festival - a delightful fusion of friendship, food, and drinks, transcending the boundaries of Scandinavian ancestry. This family-friendly celebration, steeped in centuries-old traditions, extends a warm welcome to all! Thank you to our sponsors:Scan Design Foundation, LeafGuard, Smith Brothers Farms, Krogstad Aquavit, Portland Waldorf School, Your Home Improvment Company, and TVG-Medulla, LLC/Chiro One Wellness Centers. This event is funded in part by Explore Tualatin Valley. Immerse in Captivating Live Performances Revel in the eclectic mix of entertainment, featuring traditional dances and lively music that capture the spirit of Scandinavian culture across the Pacific Northwest. Friday evening sets the stage for music and dancing near a bonfire (weather permitting), while Saturday showcases the traditional Midsummer pole raising. Tickets are valid for both days! Friday Schedule 5:00 PM - Doors 6:00 PM - Liam Barnes duo 7:00 PM - Dan Schlesinger euphonium+ 9:00 PM - End Saturday Schedule 10:00 AM - Renvontuli 11:00 AM - Vasa Rosebuds youth group dancers 12:00 PM - Portland Nordic Chorus 1:00 PM - Midsummer Pole Ceremony with Vasa Rosebuds and Fossegrimen 2:00PM - Tug of War 2:00 PM - Fossegrimen 3:00 PM - Dan Schlesinger euphonium+ 4:00 PM - Granstrom. Rogers and Admund 5:00 PM - End Savor Delectable Nordic Fare & Beverages Satisfy your cravings with delectable Nordic cuisine and refreshing beverages from our beer & wine garden. Tempt your taste buds with offerings from Broder Söder, Swedish pancakes from Harmoni Lodge (Saturday), Karelian Dogs from Finlandia's "Helsinki Cafe", ice cream from Dairy Hill Ice Cream, grilled cheese from Easy to Please LLC, and Chinese food and lingonberry drinks from Mama Chan's Kitchen. Explore sweets from Carina's Bakery, Jamie’s Kafferep (Saturday), and Hygge Chocolates. Experience Nordic beer on tap from Ridgewalker Brewing, spirits from Rolling River and Stillweather Spirits, and relish drinks served by Nordic Northwest and Broder Söder. Thank you to Smith Brothers Farms for sponsoring our food area. Discover Treasures at Unique Nordic Booths Stroll through the venue and discover an array of Nordic vendors from across the Pacific Northwest. Explore vintage treasures, artisan crafts, and Nordic gear, while also learning about non-profit organizations that promote Nordic programming in the region. With a plethora of unique items and gifts on offer, you're sure to find something special! Nordic Northwest will be selling merchandise, and members get 10% off! Join and become a member today by selecting the ticket at checkout. Vendors include the following. Norrdesign Drawn Hungry Sed Ferro Press Laura Heckman's Scandinavian Soapery Darkmoon Faire Charmed Repurposed Wood Studio Tokerud Designs Aiti Workshop Secret Dragon Collectibles Karlsson's Scandinavian Designs Swedish Dream Cards by Connie Hygge Chocolates Norskwear Cleban & Daughters OnGrade Studio BAETH The Gilded Ghost Secret Dragon Collectibles Shooting Star Design Viking Krafts and Sable Fleur Designs Stillweather Spirits Rolling River Spirits Daughters of Norway - Frida Hansen #37 Swedish Roots in Oregon Astoria/Junction City Midsummer Oran Mor Artisan Mead, LLC Magical Fairy Hair Portland Waldorf School Cardboard Army Barnyard Balloons Portland Axe INKBUS Tattoo Harmoni Lodge #472 Mama Chan's Kitchen Dairy Hill Ice Cream Bert's Chuckwagon BBQ Jamie's Kafferep Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific Chapter Carina's Bakery Easy to Please LLC Smith Brothers Farms Leafguard TVG-Medulla, LLC/Chiro-One Wellness Centers Your Home Improvement Company Ridegewalker Brewing The Swedish School in Portland View Larger Image Craft Enchanting Floral Crowns The fresh summer greenery of nature is said to contain magic. Embrace the enchantment of nature by crafting your own floral Midsummer crown, a centuries-old Scandinavian tradition believed to harness the magic of summer greenery and ensure good health. Create a stunning crown using vibrant flowers, verdant leaves, and delicate birch branches. Legend says that girls who pick seven flowers and put them under their pillow will dream of the person they will marry. Please consider making a $5 suggested donation when making flower crowns, or bring some of your own flowers! Flowers crowns are available to make Saturday only until supplies run out. Revel in the Time-Honored Midsummer Pole Raising Engage in the jubilant dance around the Midsummer Pole when the sun reaches its zenith, heralding the arrival of the summer season. Adorned with blossoms and birch, the majstång stands as a symbol of the festivities. Don't miss the parade and gathering, the highlight of Saturday's celebration – let summer begin! Thank you to LeafGuard for sponsoring the Midsummer pole. Delight in Whimsical Lawn Games & Crafts Unleash your inner child with fun-filled lawn games and crafts for all ages. Test your strength in a friendly tug-of-war (Saturday), or try your hand at the traditional game of Kubb. Enjoy facepainting by Nicole's Face Painting, Saturday 11am-4pm. There is a fun gnome scavenger hunt on the campus! 10 gnomes are hidden, take a picture of 5 of them to get a prize at the NNW table. Thank you to the Portland Waldorf School for sponsoring the kids' area. Encounter the Thrilling World of Vikings Marvel at the impressive 20-foot replica of a Viking ship featured in the Starlight Parade. Experience the Charm of Fogelbo, a National Historic Treasure Travel back in time as you explore Fogelbo, around the grounds of the log house adorned with walking trails and structures reminiscent of a charming Swedish village. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in July 2020, Fogelbo was built by Henry Steiner and his son, with Steiner known as one of the chief carpenters behind Timberline Lodge. Feel free to wander and discover the enchanting grounds and trails. Join us in celebrating the festival that attracts audiences and vendors from across the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Midsummer Festival is an important event for the entire Portland Community regardless of heritage. See the traditions of the region that make up 10% of the population of Oregon’s ancestry. This two day event is one of the many ways Nordic Northwest, along with the Nordic organizations that make up our community, demonstrate and celebrate their Nordic heritage. More information is available at oregonmidsummer.com Parking Nordic Northwest (8800 SW Oleson Rd) parking lot is reserved for ADA/limited mobility parking with parking. You may park at West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (8470 SW Oleson Rd), Fairway Center (9115 SW Oleson Road after 5pm Friday or all Saturday), or Les Schwab (after 5pm). Limited street parking is available on nearby roads such as SW Taylors Ferry Rd, SW 89th, SW 90th, and SW 91st. Please see map below. We recommend Uber/Lyft or TriMet. Bus line 45 - Garden Home stops in front of the venue. To volunteer for the festival please go to https://signup.com/go/RvdFmQS To sponsor the event please email shawnm [at] nordicnorthwest [dot] org Staying overnight? Our partner DoubleTree by Hilton, has exclusive rates for Nordic Northwest event attendees. Information Source: Nordic Northwest | eventbrite

Experience an evening of thought-provoking theater at the Playwright Festival Day 2 featuring "Alpha Asians" by Mike Lew. The event will take place at the Ellyn Bye Studio Theater in Portland on June 27, 2025. Join the audience for a captivating exploration of Asian identity and culture, brought to life by talented performers. Tickets are available for $17.79, offering a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary storytelling in a vibrant theatrical setting. Don't miss out on this engaging and insightful theatrical experience in the heart of Portland.

Join Mechanics' Hall and Print: A Bookstore in presenting entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino for the release of her debut novel, Sunny Side Up . From body acceptance advocate and MEGABABE founder Katie Sturino comes a heartwarming and hilarious debut novel. Sunny Greene is thirty-five, recently divorced, and about to have a meltdown in the Bergdorf Goodman swimsuit department dressing room. But isn’t rock bottom the perfect place to start a climb? She decides it’s now or never. Sunny has her PR empire, her gorgeous Chelsea apartment, her two dogs, and her loyal best friends. She decides it's time to love her body and accept herself for who she is, and with this new confidence, her journey begins. Who says a plus-sized divorcee can’t put herself first, feel beautiful, and date up a storm? Is fate knocking at her door with Dennis, the charming and down-to-earth mailman, or should she be with Ted, the business tycoon who seems ready to make her size-inclusive swimsuit brand a reality? And what should she do about her ex, who shows up unexpectedly, eager to reconnect? With the same candor and confidence her followers love, Sturino brings us Sunny Greene, a Carrie Bradshaw for the next generation, and her tribute to the trials and triumphs of dating, friendship, and finding yourself. Saturday, June 28 at 6:00 PM (doors 5:30 PM), approximately 60-minutes followed by a Q&A ABOUT THE AUTHOR Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate. Through her personal platforms @katiesturino, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non-toxic, solution-oriented products that allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. With her book Body Talk , an illustrated workbook released in 2021, and her debut novel Sunny Side Up (Celadon Books, 2025), Katie leans into her signature candor and humor to tell stories that empower women to improve the relationship they have with their body. PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Mechanics’ Hall is located at 519 Congress Street. Our main entrance is between Loquat Shop and the Art Mart. The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B . Parking is available at the Arts District Garage , which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street. ACCESSIBILITY To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step or use a modular wheelchair ramp . There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the third-floor ballroom. If you have a particular accessibility question or request please contact us at programming@mainemechanics.org . Information Source: Mechanics' Hall (Maine) | eventbrite

This 3-hour class will teach the basic principles behind additive manufacturing technologies and how to create parts using 3D printers. The class will cover the science and technology behind 3D printers as well as important design techniques necessary to ensure successful prints. We will also cover material selection and handling, print setup, post-processing, and design for manufacture (DFM). Students will learn how to design parts in CAD software and prepare these parts for printing in 3D slicer software. The printing process will be demonstrated on Factory 3’s printers. Students will be able to get hands-on experience through live demonstrations of the 3D print process. No technical background is required. Students may choose to follow along with software demonstrations on their own computer. This class will demonstrate tutorials in Fusion 360 and Ultimaker Cura. About the instructor: Tomas Amadeo has bachelor and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, where he studied medical robotics and soft robotic technologies. He has worked as a design engineer for three years with two companies in the electronics and industrial sector. Tomas has also taught CAD and fundamentals of design for robotics teams in New Hampshire, and worked as a teaching assistant at Boston University for classes in medical robotics and engineering computation. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

A Woven Journey: Summertime Runner In this two-day workshop, Margaret B. Russell and Betsy Martin take the beginning weaver, or weaver who would like a refresher, through the entire weaving process, start to finish. We will begin with learning about the weaving equipment, tools, and even the language used. Each student will measure fibers on a warping board, dress a loom (prepare the loom for weaving), and then weave their piece. We will end with discussing finishing techniques. Use of a 4-shaft table loom, weaving tools, and materials are included in the cost. About the instructors: Margaret B. Russell is a self-taught handweaver with over 40 years of experience, a weaving teacher for close to 30 years, and a lifetime appreciation of making items by hand. She grew up in a home where, what could be handmade, was handmade. From clothing to furnishings, there were always constant examples that spoke to filling a need but also to the pure satisfaction of making something, anything yourself. Margaret’s early exposure to making set a lifelong path for her and through her teaching she likes to help others realize all the possibilities we have within us to create. Betsy Martin is passionate about many of the fiber arts, but these days her primary focus is on weaving and teaching. Her weaving experience spans nearly three decades during which she has shared her love of “all things fibery” with hundreds of students. Betsy has studied with several of the weaving greats of this era – Deborah Chandler, Jason Collingwood, and Tom Knisley – but she is quick to credit the women of her family for instilling an early and abiding love of textiles. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

AAAH's HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class Come join us at African American Alliance For Homeownership for our informative HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class ! This class is focused on first-time homebuyers, with small class sizes, so you have the opportunity to get all of your questions answered. Our experts will cover everything you need to know about the home buying process, from budgeting to closing. All materials, refreshments, snacks, and lunch provided. Information Source: African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH) | eventbrite

Headliner - The Lowdown Drifters The Lowdown Drifters are a hard living, hard loving and hard leaving group of Ft. Worth based musicians blending country, rock and Americana into a sound of their own; the epitome of a rock band with a fiddle problem. With heartfelt and sincere melodies crafted by their accurately named frontman Big John Cannon, the Drifters live show is a high energy experience, highlighting their songs that capture the highs and lows of the human experience. The Drifters have been propelled to over 500,000 monthly listeners and 50 million total streams by their wildly successful album Last Call for Dreamers which has led them to share the stage with artists including Randy Rogers, Koe Wetzel, LeAnn Rimes and Zach Bryan. The Lowdown Drifters look forward to a packed 2024 with several singles currently in production and a full album to follow with Grammy Award nominated producer Wes Sharon (Turnpike Troubadours, American Aquarium, John Fulbright) and Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul) as well as a national supporting tour to follow. Get more info about The Lowdown Drifters by visiting their website ! Opener - Whip Wilson American singer/songwriter hailing from the Laguna Mountains of Southern California, Whip Wilson’s smoky tenor and style of writing inspired by the likes of Gary Allan, Ward Davis, and George Strait. His performances are a mix of intimacy and power, with his songs covering three main pillars of Country Music: Love, Loss, and Living. Learn more about Whip Wilson by visiting his Facebook Page ! Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show! We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show! See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill! Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. Learn more and book your room here . Event Policies: ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations. Support acts are subject to change. No re-entry permitted. 21+ event. If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert. Questions? Check out the FAQs on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions. Information Source: Ponderosa Lounge and Grill | eventbrite

About the Artist Salon & Reception: Profile's 2025 Playwright Festival will culminate with a catered afternoon salon with 2025-2027 Featured Playwrights, Jen Silverman & Mike Lew . You’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Featured Playwrights, and to discuss their work, their process, the state of their art, and the state of the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Playwright Festival: What was it like being the first to hear early drafts of Angels in America ? Or Fences ? Or The Glass Menagerie ? Or Twelfth Night ? At Profile's Playwright Festival , you’ll know. Last year’s Playwright Festival gave audiences the opportunity to meet with, and see early drafts of new work from Tony Award-nominated playwright Kristoffer Diaz and two-time Sundance Fellow christopher oscar peña. This year, you’ll be the first to welcome the visionary 2025-2027 Featured Playwrights, Jen Silverman & Mike Lew , and see early drafts of the plays commissioned for our 2025-2027 cycle. You’ll enjoy two workshopped readings, and close the weekend off with a catered Artist Salon with the playwrights. At Playwright Festival , our audiences and artists build the future of live theatre together. Profile Theatre's Playwright Festival runs June 26 - 28 . All events will be held at The Ellen Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR. Information Source: Profile Theatre | eventbrite

Join Jordan from Portland Nursery to design your own colorful container of summer blooms to take home and enjoy for the rest of the season. Jordan will have a selection of their favorite summer plants for you to choose from while you put together your perfect custom pot. Bring your gardening gloves and design ideas for this fun hands-on workshop! Date: Sat June 28th 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Portland Nursery on Stark (5050 SE Stark) ** PLEASE NOTE: Class fee is $70. This fee includes an attractive 14” plastic container, potting soil, instruction, and up to six 4" plants priced at $5.99 or less.** ***All classes will be held in our greenhouse G1, which is located right across our courtyard from the store. It is a large greenhouse, so it functions as a covered outdoor area. We will have water and fans going if it’s warm out but please remember to dress so that you are comfortable during the presentation.*** Information Source: Portland Nursery | eventbrite

Welcome to Rose City Runs for Tigray! Lace up your sneakers and join us at Dawson Park for a powerful day of movement, community, and purpose. Whether you're running the 5K, taking a gentle 2.4K walk or run, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is for everyone. All proceeds go toward building the first Tigrayan Community Center in Portland , a space dedicated to culture, connection, and collective support. Let’s make every step count—see you there! Group Admission (10 or more participants) Custom group bibs Professional group photo 10% discount on admissions Register by June 6, 2025 to guarantee your swag while supplies last! Information Source: Tigray Community of Oregon | eventbrite

AAAH's HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class Come join us at African American Alliance For Homeownership for our informative HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class ! This class is focused on first-time homebuyers, with small class sizes, so you have the opportunity to get all of your questions answered. Our experts will cover everything you need to know about the home buying process, from budgeting to closing. All materials, refreshments, snacks, and lunch provided. Information Source: African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH) | eventbrite

Laughing thru life’s darkest sh*t. Portland’s darkest comedy show, because life can be dark af, and all you can do is laugh. Mental health, addiction, 51/50 squad, toxic relationships (with yourself and with others), we tackle it all!! It’s a COMEDY show, but it’s also a place to remind you you’re not alone if you’ve been, or are currently going, through some dark shit. Think of it like a fun little “effed up community”. :) Hosted by comedian, depressive, and anxious ball of mass, Cait Chock, she invites some of Portland’s premier comedians to delve into the dark recesses of their minds and the jokes that follow. Cait is often asked why she got into comedy and it’s always with a self-deprecating laugh she answers, “Honestly, depression. In my darkest moments I’ve always found myself making jokes, not because it feels funny but because finding a reason to laugh is the best coping mechanism I’ve found to keep the darkness from swallowing me whole.” IT GETS DARK celebrates the morbid laughs that allow us to keep going through our dark times. It’s about finding humor in the not-at-all funny to give us the strength to keep going. (Plus, it’s usually a funny story AFTER!!) This show is all about breaking the stigmas around mental illness, addiction, and celebrating our twisted senses of humor, intrusive thoughts, and trauma. Come LAUGH, come RELATE, and come help BREAK THE STIGMAS. Hell, come and drag a few skeletons out of your own because there will be an audience participation portion at the end if there is a story you’d like to share. “At the end of the day comedy saved my life and I think it can save yours,” shares Cait. “Sorry, I gagged on my own vomit saying that, cuz it sounds corny, but it’s also true. Just come to the show, please and thank you.” Check us out on Instagram @itgetsdarkcomedy and @caitchocklol LOCATION: SHANGHAI TUNNEL BAR 211 SW ANKENY STREET, PORTLAND, OR 97204 Show starts at 8pm Information Source: Cait Chock | eventbrite

Whether you are new to your camera, new to photography, or just looking to brush up on your skills and expand your capabilities, this course is designed to help you take your photography skills to the next level. We will help you identify key controls, design shortcuts based on your camera kit, and maximize your results based on how and what you like to shoot. This class is broken up into two parts. A 5 hour in-person portion and a 1-2 hour (depending on class size) virtual follow-up a few days later. Part 1: First we’ll identify the key controls for each students specific camera, learn how to interpret the camera’s exposure evaluation tools, and understand any A.I. implementations. Then, we will practice correctly setting two major systems in photography, exposure control and focusing, based on the subject matter, lighting conditions, and your desired in-camera effects. Part 2: After having a few days with your camera to apply new techniques from the class, we’ll invite the group to join an open discussion follow-up via Google meet. We’ll review images from each student, and offer suggestions while reviewing some of the photographs technical metadata as well as the creative design of each person’s images. About Mike Vraneza Nearly 20 years ago, Mike Vraneža took what was then a hobby, went back to art school, and jumped into the deep end… What started as a passion for photography and curiosity for the world turned into an ever-evolving career with countless commercial photography and video assignments that have spanned the continent, shooting an immense range of assignments along the way. With over 10 years of teaching experience at both the workshop and college level, he has helped countless students take their photography to the next level. He brings an enthusiasm for photography to the classroom with a conversational teaching style meant to empower students in their visual arts journey. Mike has extensive experience working at macro scale, both in commercial and personal work, in the field and in creating staged tabletop sets. Check out Mike's work on his WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM ! ABOUT REGISTRATION By, registering for this event, you also agree to receive future emails from Pro Photo Supply on new events, promotions, and tips on photography. You can unsubscribe at any time. This multi-part workshop is limited to 15 spots with a minimum of 5 registered attendees needed. In the event the minimum isn't met, the session will be canceled and registered attendees will receive full refunds. This event has limited space, as a result, registration is required for each attendee. If you are on the waitlist for this event, you will receive a notification, via email, if a space becomes available for you. PRICING, FEES & REFUNDS In the event of a refund, Eventbrite Fees are not refundable. Eventbrite fees are only refunded if an event is canceled. Refunds are only available until 24 hours before a planned workshop. Refunds are unavailable post-event date. Information Source: Pro Photo Supply | eventbrite