Nostalgia Post- Portland Over Mics of the Past!
Edit: I have mothballed this page, since I have moved out of Portland- please see the amazing PDX comedy blog for more updated information!
I have had some questions lately about where people can see free and enjoyable local comedy, or where they should go to perform some, and although I try hard not to have anything useful on this page, I am too lazy to write things down for people and would like to have something on the internet.
Monday Nights:
Boiler Room with Kevin Michael-Moore, 503-227-5441. NW 3rd and Davis.
This is the longest-running open mic in Portland. It is celebrating its ninth anniversary! It’s old enough to earn its own money! To maintain quality, the bulk of this show is now PREBOOKED, contact Kevin by phone or on Facebook – but you can also show up at 8:30 and try to get on one of the limited available slots! Kevin Michael-Moore is an amazing emcee. Kevin doesn’t take any shit, and keeps the chitchat to a minimum.
Tuesday Nights:
Suki’s, at SW 4th and Carruthers. 9:30-forever. Host Jimmy Newstetter!
This is a fun room in the dive bar in the basement of Travelodge. The comics believe that sitting in the small cul-de-sac room is the same thing as being in a soundproof box. Dax is skilled and funny, and this is the hands-DOWN best place to be ignored by your friends while they talk about who threw up in whose car, and also who has pot.
Wednesdays:
The Brody Improv downtown is hosting a regular mic on Wednesday nights! Show at 8:30! Contact Tom Johnson at TMJbrody@gmail.com before Wednesday to sign up! No cover!
Dante’s, W Burnside and 2nd. Rochelle Love is at Dante’s running a mike from 8:30 to 10 on Tuesdays! No cover!
HELIUM at SE 9th and Hawthorne has a free open mic- sign-up is between 6 and 7, line-up posted at 7:30, show starts at 8! Work out your chops at a pro venue!
There’s a late-night open mike at Tonic after Whitney Streed’s 8pm showcase! Come on out and sign on up!
Thursdays:
Curious Comedy is adding a second open mike on first and third Thursdays, with hosts Jen Allen and Mandie Allietta! It starts at 9:30 and is free, signup is on email in advance, so find those gals on Facebook!
The Bulldog Tavern on West Burnside runs an open mike whenever the 8 o’clock showcase is over, show up and ask for Brady!
Fridays:
The Brody Theatre has added a second free open mike after their 8:30 Fly Ass Jokes showcase- contact Tom Johnson before 3PM Friday to reserve a slot- TMJbrody@gmail.com! No cover, starts around 10:00!