Pro wrestling is already heavily queer-coded.
Posted inSpring Arts 2026
Queer Joy in the House of Danger
Portland’s queer wrestling circuit is a fusion of comedy, drag, and genderfluid fun.
Spring Arts 2026
Posted inSpring Arts 2026
Meet the 2026 Mercury Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy!
Ten of Portland’s shiniest stand-up talents, with special guest Matt Braunger—coming March 27!
It’s no secret that Portland is a veritable hotbed of comedic talent. Thanks to local audiences who support comedy in all forms, the city’s stand-up scene has become one of the best in the nation. So not only are we blessed with a solid base of long-standing talent, comedy newcomers also have plenty of opportunities […]
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Philip Glass Spreads His Wings on the First Complete Recording of 1000 Airplanes on the Roof
Portland’s Third Angle played the piece under an airplane in McMinnville, the subsequent recording is pure science-fiction.
The power of place and context are not lost on Third Angle New Music. Founded in 1985, the Portland nonprofit curates site-specific experiences featuring music by young composers and venerated 20th century legends, often commissioning brand new pieces for their performances. For example, in January, Third Angle tucked musicians into the nooks and crannies of […]
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This Portland Bookstore Has Really Good Breakfast
My low-key obsession with Literary Arts Cafe revealed.
There are few things in this life that motivate me as much as a good breakfast sandwich.
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Do This, Do That: Spring Arts 2026
Take heed! Your spring arts and culture plans have arrived.
Seven Films by Kelly Reichardt THROUGH MARCH 22 (FILM) Clinton Street’s monthlong series for March centers the Pacific Northwest’s director supreme Kelly Reichardt, working near through her entire filmography. Novelist and Reichardt’s frequent artistic collaborator Jon Raymond will attend three screenings (Wendy and Lucy, Meek’s Cutoff, Showing Up) and offer post-viewing Q&As. If you missed […]