Portland Center Stage

Portland Center Stage

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Portland Center Stage at The Armory inspires our community by bringing stories to life in unexpected ways. Current & Upcoming at PCS • Fat Ham • 2026–2027 Season • Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer • Storm Large Makes it Home • First Return - Gallery Exhibit by Pouvwa Nwa • PCS Movie Night: Rogue One • Improvisation Classes for Beginners Tap here to access your purchased tickets for upcoming performances. Join our mailing list and be among the first to know what's coming up at PCS! Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success! Join us for our Fat Ham First Thursday! We'll have complimentary beer from Deschutes Brewery, live music from local musician Davasate Phelps and a pre-show panel discussion for Fat Ham, featuring Black Men’s Wellness. Panelists include Darell Wade, Cameron Whitten, Bradley Ensworth, Maco Monthervil and Darion Jones. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. On Friday, May 8th at 8:00pm, MonsterBox Comedy, Lafter Life Comedy and Portland Center Stage are proud to present: Laughs & Smiles 2: A Tribute to Raishawn Wickwire’s Life and Legacy in Comedy! Laughs & Smiles 2 is a standup comedy show honoring Raishawn Wickwire, the beloved Portland comedy producer, who passed away in 2024. Join Keela Johnson for this special Mother's Day post-show activity is to introduce affirmation as a subconscious rebuilding practice that supports the strengthening of neural pathways associated with self-worth, positive valuation, and intrinsic reward. Through intentional acknowledgment and affirmations, participants are encouraged to accept and reaffirm who they are and who they aspire to become. To bring awareness to May’s being Mental Health Month, PATA will be producing a special one night only reading of Marsha Norman’s 'night, Mother featuring Portland favorite Sharonlee Mclean, KOIN Channel [Google Places type: performing arts theater]