comedy

Artists and Organizations Across Oregon Have Lost an Estimated $56 Million Due to COVID-19-Related Cancellations

The Regional Arts & Culture Council reports that in Multnomah County alone, the dollar amount attached to everything from canceled classes to scrapped shows amounts to $46 million so far. The nonprofit surveyed individuals and organizations throughout the state to try to measure the impact during March, April and May. Most of the participating respondents–more than 900–are in Multnomah County. Artists based elsewhere have lost an additional $10 million at this point.

Portland’s Five Funniest Comics Are Taking the Stage Tomorrow at Revolution Hall. You’ll Want to Be There.

When we tell you WW’s annual Funniest Five showcase is the best local comedy show of the year, we don’t expect you to believe us. We’re biased, of course. But here’s the thing: It really is. And you don’t have to take our word for it. After all, we didn’t pick the performers. The local comedy community did. And as we’ve found in the seven years we’ve conducted this poll, they have a pretty good read on comedic talent.
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