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Kickstand Comedy Will Receive $150,000 to Renovate the Historic Brody Theater

Nearly one year after Kickstand Comedy moved into the shuttered Brody Theater, the group is getting an influx of money to renovate the historic space. The nonprofit, which hosts improv classes and shows, was chosen as a recipient of Prosper Portland’s Community Livability Grant—a $150,000 award that will be used to add risers, lighting and upgrade the facade on Northwest Broadway

Helium Comedy Club Is Streaming Original Standup Sets via Zoom

Helium Comedy Club has found a way to bring fresh performances to your devices. Starting this weekend, you can watch everything from roasts to comics playing games via Zoom, with the venue’s website offering links and directions on how to use the platform.

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.

Ghost Sex, Grindr and Little Caesars: Watch the Highlights From WW’s Funniest Five Showcase

Did you miss WW’s Funniest Five showcase? Fear not. We have a highlight reel.

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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comedy

Kickstand Comedy Will Receive $150,000 to Renovate the Historic Brody Theater

Helium Comedy Club Is Streaming Original Standup Sets via Zoom

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

Ghost Sex, Grindr and Little Caesars: Watch the Highlights From WW’s Funniest Five Showcase

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

Lance Edward Knows When Life Hands Him A-Plus Standup Material

Chris Johnson Wants to Become Portland Comedy’s Next Hometown Hero

These Are the Five Funniest People in Portland, As Chosen by Their Peers

Portland Comedian Dylan Carlino Has Made a Career Out of Telling His Family Secrets Onstage

Where Are They Now? Updates on Funniest 5 Alumni Who Have Left Portland.

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