Start Fresh 2026-27

TBD but he'll have one or two at his studio in the Pearl in Dec/Jan

[venue TBD]

[prob noon - 4 PM]

market is FREE

workshops are separate ticketed events but includes entry into the market

[venue TBD]

[prob noon - 4 PM]

market is FREE

workshops are separate ticketed events but includes entry into the market

THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL EVENT!

WE ARE NOT WAGING A WAR ON CHRISTMAS!

[venue TBD]

FREE! 

this will either be after the ham dinner or as a separate event alongside a(nother) show

milk and cookies 

probably eggnog

maybe even spiked eggnog and mulled wine if y'all behave yourselves ;)~

ya filthy animals

holiday story time and/or show and tell

bring your favorite holiday book to read!

THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL EVENT!

WE ARE NOT WAGING A WAR ON CHRISTMAS!

Performance Works NW

4625 SE 67th Ave, Portland, OR 97206 

FREE!

libraries are closed on Christmas but you can come read with us! yes, it's just like the thing you did in school but we'll probably have snacks

bring your friends and get back into reading!

AKA Bad Gas Station Book Club

AKA Ridiculous Book Club

BYOBook

Audiobooks welcome with headphones

(please no bibles)

[date/time TBD but during weekend 1]

[venue TBD]

[date/time TBD but during weekend 1]

[venue TBD]

THIS IS AN UNOFFICAL EVENT!

WE ARE NOT WAGING A WAR ON CHRISTMAS!

[venue TBD]

FREE!

idk why I thought it'd be funny to bring a ham (...and a turkey... and sides) to a comedy show last year but I did  and it was a hit so we'd like to do this again so you can have a nice holiday dinner with your chosen comedy family (and friends), especially if you'd rather not be around your actual family but still want a nice dinner.

[date/time TBD, but probably Sat]

[venue TBD]

[date/time TBD]

[venue TBD]

 we moved this to weekend 2! 

(scroll down)

Performance Works NW

4625 SE 67th Ave, Portland, OR 97206  

pay what you can

participation HIGHLY encouraged!

start the year off with a fun little reset to shake off the chaos of 2026. yeesh.

I'd say come "shake it off" but I don't want Taylor Swift-Kelce to sue me :(

(even though MiMi did it, first)

 Self Care Spa Day Sleepunder Party 

(NOT A TYPO)

Performance Works NW

4625 SE 67th Ave, Portland, OR 97206 

FREE! Donations/TIPS encouraged!

just like a sleepover but you can't sleep here (sorry). roll up in your PJs or something comfy!

bring your gals! bring your gays! come relax after the holidays! 

press on nail bar, french braid your hair, put on a face mask and make friends!

[venue TBD]

we'll probably bring back ANTICHRISTmas for the fourth year in a row. 

[venue TBD]

might be improv, might be comedy, might be a game show, we're still hashing it out but it'll be hella fun

[venue TBA soon]

[it's possible this may be Sun but prob Sat]

[pricing TBD]

[venue TBD]

FREE! TIPS encouraged!

healthy snack bar

food prep ideas

[venue TBD] 

(I want this to be free but depends on the venue tbh)

this is a not very surprising surprise party for a friend that loves karaoke. we're gonna open this up to the public. I haven't told her that part,  yet, but that's what will makes it a surprise. it's definitely not the result of me getting my Google calendars mixed up :P you don't need to bring her a gift but she deserves all the presents in da world. 

I think she'll be v surprised, maybe a little confused. I doubt she'll read this.

come join us and celebrate her actual birthday.

Rose City Book Pub

1329 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212 

FREE! Donations encouraged! 

we're alternating the poetry reading and author reading dates from last year, the authors went second last time, so they'll go first this year.

[venue TBD]

[venue TBD]

[venue TBD]

I know, I know, everyone does a NYE party but we wanted to take a crack at it

champagne and NA sparkling cider at midnight

kissing optional

actually... kissing (me) discouraged

get away from me you lil freak

new year, new you, new boo?

THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL EVENT!

come dry out/sober up with us!

we'll probably have mimosas and light breakfast items to help with that

Funhouse Lounge

2432 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 

21+ 

Chris Hudson presents: LYT(ATD)

the first Friday of the month is reserved for problem solving! audiences submit their problems and comedians will solve them. 

Performance Works NW

4625 SE 67th Ave, Portland, OR 97206  

pay what you can

participation HIGHLY encouraged!

BYOMat

flexibility not required

all bodies and abilities welcome

namaste, etc

we decided to move this to the second weekend this year (sorry)

a collaboration with Lou White's Coffee Talk!

[this is a secret event]

mind ur business.

invite only.

there will be coffee and treats for authors and poets and lots of opportunity to connect

[venue TBD]

[prob noon - 4 PM]

market is FREE

workshops are separate ticketed events but includes entry into the market

[venue TBD]

[prob noon - 4 PM]

market is FREE

workshops are separate ticketed events but includes entry into the market

[venue TBD]

FREE! Donations encouraged

Lori Van Deman and Josh Henri return to cohost this mixed open mic for the third year, encouraging budding performers to try something new in front of a supportive audience!

[venue TBA soon]

[mini-plays TBA]

[venue TBD]

showcasing locally made/produced TV series

[venue TBD] 

feature film TBA

[venue TBA soon]

[pricing TBD]

following MPAT

probably an hour-long one-person play/storytelling show by a performer that I adore from the South West. 

you don't know 'em, they go another school.

[probably Great Notion on 28th]

2444 NW 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97210

pay what you can

we'll probably have Telltale bring back Rough Start

[prob Sat]

[venue TBD]

Forest Ember returns with Fast Friends, AKA Friendship Show. A friendship game show! equal parts conflict resolution and tea spilling drama dumping featuring and a fun and sassy fashion show at the end.

[venue TBD]

[we'll probably have this on weekend 2 but may be on weekend 1 but on a Sat night]

TBD

FREE!

[prob] Foster Theater

 5444 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206 

Join us for coffee, tea, VooDoo doughnuts while you talk shop with film industry professionals, afterwards, we'll sit down and watch and a selection of short films made by local filmmakers 

*FREE for the filmmakers

[venue TBD]

we've always had a filmmaker social hour, last year we added a [secret] writer social hour, it only makes sense to add one for the theater folks.

[venue TBD] 

A block of longer shorts, three 30 minute films, Q&A to follow with local filmmakers.

*FREE for the filmmakers 

[venue TBD]

prob following the 3x30 block, subject TBD

[venue TBD]

FREE! donations encouraged!

we're alternating the poetry reading and author reading dates from last year, poets went first last time, so they'll go second this year.

[venue TBD]

[prob Sun]

[venue TBD]

[Sat during weekend 2]

[venue TBD]

[date/time TBD, possibly on weekend 1 but during the festival on a Sat or Sun]