I came here on a date twice to see an improv show. It was a super chill vibe with tons of laughs…read more I had two cocktails while here but nothing stood out. They also offer a free improv class to trial before signing up. If you always wanted to try it out, I recommend signing up. It was not for me but it allowed me to get out of my comfort zone.

-Review for the Annex Theater- a friend of mine invited me to watch an improv comedy show here,…read morePunchlines and Piledrivers, and what a show it was. The actors were so silly and comical, and really poured their all into the characters! The staff seemed friendly enough although my interactions were extremely limited. It is a small room with lots of chairs crammed into a few rows. There is a little concession stand that sells snacks, popcorn, canned beverages including a couple different beers. I am giving the venue 3 stars because of my very limited view -- I sat in the front row, at the furthest point, on the side of the room opposite the entrance. The chairs are small and positioned right next to each other, offering very minimal personal space to the individual seated. The cast however would get 5 stars all day!

Casual, historic venue with easy neighborhood parking, and friendly staff. We have been there twice…read moreand enjoyed the shows. Had a really good meal at LaBonitas just a block away before the last show.

I was given two complementary VIP tickets to a burlesque show. I was excited because I've never…read morebeen to this venue before. Street parking is available around the Alberta art District. So just know that you may have to look a little bit harder to find a spot when it's busier. It's nice though since parking is free in this area. The overall staff this venue were really nice and helpful. There is food and drinks available and prices are typical of theaters. The theater itself is quite large inside. The seats are roomy with legroom available.

The Headwaters theater is a small black box theater with a modest reception area and cafe by…read morerailroad tracks. If you want to rent a less than 100 seat theater as a presenter, or see some experimental performances as an audience participant, this is a good spot to explore. They are also home to workshops at the space and in the St Johns area. As others have mentioned, the theater fronts a broad gravel yard entering behind the building address. You can drive, bike or walk easily around the front of the building on NE Farragutt to the right facing it, traveling behind to the East to the area below by train tracks. You might bring a flashlight to avoid puddles when it is raining between car-bike and theater. I have seen quite a few very unique performances here. The comradery, community and discussions are unbeatable. If you are a cultural explorer in the area, suggest to bookmark the site for upcoming events and then sample them as you desire. They are Portland central for performances and workshops in the modern dance butoh dance form. Headwaters Theater has a rare schedule of performances and workshops, but if you learn about them through Yelp, and it sounds interesting to you, go, see do!

The Headwaters Theatre seems to be located the No-Fo-O-Fo bridge neighborhood... Over the bridge,…read moreNorth of Lombard, so far north that you're almost in the Columbia slough. I guess that's why it's called the Headwaters! But it really only took 10 minutes to get there from the Rose Quarter. We were warned that the theater was a little tricky to find, especially in the dark. This was good advice, as the theater is located in the bottom of a building, which you can only approach from around the corner near some sketchy looking railroad tracks. Once inside, the place is actually quite nice, with comfortable seats and good sound and lighting. They seem to present a lot of experimental theater and dance; check their website for current listings!

I saw this place on instagram so my friend and I decided to pop in and check it out…read more Staff were very friendly, helpful, and service was quick. I believe it's $7 to play games (flat fee) my friend talked to the server while I was checking out games and he paid so it could be an hour? We were there for a full hour so sorry if wrong info! I was honed in on playing sega so I did not pay attention to the other consoles, but I added a picture. I wish they had sega genesis The only negative to the bar from my short visit is the music, it sounded like the music that's played in a horror movie during an attack LOL. A bit tooooo dark and eerie, maybe a bit more of a mix and some upbeat sounds would be better. I don't knock the people that enjoy that music but it dulled my vibe. Anyway, would be a great place with a handful of friends, I'll be back I'm sure!

A much better version of the arcade bars you see popping up. Great staff, stuff drinks and a nice…read morevibe. Definitely can feel more of a "locals only" type place where you only go there to see people from the neighborhood so first timers who are off out, just trust the bartenders and stuff are always super great with new people to their spot.

What's old is new again with this historic Dukum St Theater, if these walls can talk.. I was here…read morefor a private record release party, open bar made for a very classy night as well as the vibe in this newly remodeled space. The sound of the band was well balanced and seating was convertible, this would be a perfect space for a work event or personal private party with your closest of friends. Plenty of parking and lots of fine eateries within 100 feet for your enjoyment. All & All, worth a visit to see what new owners are doing with this space, plan an event or just a quick visit while having a agreeable meal in area. Perfect location to UBER/LIFT.

Dekum Street Theater is a small vintage theater, lovingly restored…read more Before the Internet and broadcast television, they dotted the city providing live performance, then silent films, and on to talkies. The now Star Theater in Old Town/Chinatown, owned by the Dante empire, was a decrepit abandoned burlesque built in 1912 before it was bought by a local film director who built a penthouse condo on the corner above the 1890 abandoned grocery at the corner of 5th and Couch. Dekum Street Theater opened hosting the Portland Dance Film Festival. The building has a small ticket booth at the street. Inside is an architecturally designed lobby. There are modern bathrooms. The theater has raked padded theater seating holding about 90. For the first event an additional about 40 sat in folding chairs on the floor. All in, occupancy is about 170. Sight lines are good. It has been a five year labor of love. The theater space has the 1911 raw concrete walls and the ceiling framing is raw exposed wood. Think industrial rustic baroque. The sound system was clear, the space would work for movies or musical events. All the proper seismic, sprinklers, and emergency exit work has been done. The special thing is an about 20 foot by 20 foot sprung wood floor with or without linoleum. Those floors are used by dancers performing or rehearsing from modern to ballet. It is safer for our body joints. There are probably under two handfuls of them in Portland. We hope to see dance performances there. It is in a neighborhood with an organic mix of food and drink, and they will add their own in the front space. It is wheelchair accessible. There is street parking. This little theater has been lovingly brought back to life, it has a unique vintage vibe, keep an eye out on their socials for events and activities!

The staff is great. Helpful and well prepared. The venue is clean, comfortable seating. The views…read morefrom the back of the theatre aren't great if you are under 6' tall. The drink prices are a bit steep - $18 for a CAN of cheap wine. The performance tonight was so not worth the ticket price. We are jazz fans and this show was a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. The sax player and pianist were really great... but how do you have a tribute show to Armstrong without a horn?? The two singers, well I'll try to be kind. They just don't get the songs they are singing. Sinatra was a crooner.the gentleman trying to portray his music had no depth, or concept of this style. It was a low tide performance that should have been a hurricane of energy! The lady singing the jazz songs was a tier two performer. Not horrible, but Luke warm. It was a disappointing evening. I was a grateful it was only one hour long.

What a great little venue. There is ADA parking out front (2 that I noticed), and while there isn't…read morea dedicated lot, I did see quite a bit of street parking available when I showed up on an early Sunday evening. In typical Portland fashion, the Abbey is in an older neighborhood mixed in between homes and businesses. The building itself seems to have been recently renovated and looks wonderful! Everything is clean and seems newer, and the staff were friendly. We were given first timer information upon entry, although we probably could have figured things out on our own considering its size. There is a bar adjacent to the main area which made for easy access to pizza and drinks. They do have a limited menu but I appreciated the tasty Old Fashion I got, and my son enjoyed the pizza & candy. The acoustics were booming. It was loud downstairs! I overheard another patron saying people could go upstairs if the volume was too much where we were (I did not go upstairs). There is a little area for dancing and hanging out on both sides of the main seating area, as well as at the back of the room. I really liked it here! I hope I have other opportunities to return to the Abbey :)

Michelle is clearly passionate about helping people to "find their voice". You can't go wrong with…read moresomeone so positive and affirming of the inner talents we all have.

Love this place and Michelle Kopper Seymour! I have been taking classes at Vanport Square Studio…read morefor a year and it has really changed my life. I've always wanted to sing, but wasn't sure I had talent. I've learned that talent is about "doing the work"...this studio is about developing your unique voice and your capacity for sharing it with others. Choose your own music, be accompanied by wonderful pianists, and learn from an amazing coach.

Fig tree is an incredible space. Melanie's guidance in movement helped me dip into my body and show…read moreup for myself. The studio is cozy and feels like a sanctuary where all are honored guests.

Fig tree studio had the cutest vibes!…read more Went in for a pole rental, which was $15 for 90 minutes. Which is nice since most studios do 60 minute sessions but it's nice to have enough time to really warm up. They had a cute little tea station, accessories for you to use to film, and lots of equipment to stretch. The lighting is everything! Plants everywhere, mood lighting, high ceilings. I'm looking forward to coming back and taking a class.

What is the most Portland thing that I've ever done in Portland? Easy, it's the Every Wednesday…read moreSquare Dance. What's that? It's a square dance. And it happens every Wednesday. Yes, their name is very informative. When my friend brought me to the EWSD it was a surprise, and I had no idea what we would be doing until I saw the sign. Smart move on his part, as it was too late for me to back out. Atop Oregon Public House, we head up the stairs and enter The Village Ballroom, a rustic and cute spot that is the perfect venue for a hoedown! Knowing that I would need some liquid courage, I went straight to the bar. OPH drafts were $5 each, and they had affordable wine and beer options. Radlers were only $3, people! That's just crazy! Lasting from 7-9pm, we got there at the very beginning and the crowd was sparse, and had a lot of young children. It was adorable, and I enjoyed the added benefit of being almost guaranteed to not be the worst dancer on the floor. The caller for the night (Marta King) walked the crowd through the very basics, and soon the band (Missouri Turnaround) started up. For the next two hours, we square danced our hearts out! As the evening progressed the ballroom filled up. The kids disappeared and were replaced by seemingly everybody who had ever been an extra on Portlandia. Square Dancing is hip, ya'll. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of types of people, but I was shocked at how young and cool the crowd was. This isn't your grandpa's square dance, but your grandpa would totally be welcome to join. As the evening progressed, so did the dances and soon I was lost. But that was also perfectly OK! What I really loved was that everybody was so genuine in their enjoyment. Even though we were TERRIBLE and basically just bumping into each other the whole time, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. This is some good times people, even if I myself didn't believe it at first. There's a $7 recommended donation to cover the costs, though it's sliding if you can't afford that. If you can afford more, you should consider giving it. This is a really unique opportunity in Portland, and I'm glad to have discovered it.