Attend a naughty Drag Queen Christmas. Listen to Amanda Gorman chat about her latest poetry collection. Watch a tribute to Ennio Morricone. Nosh on ceviche, seafood pasta, BBQ and kouglof.
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Comedian Niles Abston has been steadily making a name for himself as one to watch. His debut special, GIRLS DON'T TWERK TO JOKES, was filmed on February 15, 2020 in front of 100-plus people at a house in Van Nuys, CA. Overflowing with a sharp wit, it was not just his first special, but also the first hour of comedy he’d ever performed. Just days later, he came to Portland as part of the 2020.
Now in its fourth year, the NW Black Comedy Festival is back, with tons of Black talent pulled in from across the nation. (Seriously, there’s a whole night devoted to comics from Las Vegas!) Thanks to founders, Courtenay and Tyrone “The Real Hyjinx” Collins, NWBCF grows in scope every year. For one, this year sees the festival moving downtown to Harvey’s Comedy Club. In past years, I’ve lightly roasted the fest for not having a.