A great place to go and get food, drinks, and of course, comedy! Their flagship show, Showdown, is usually about PG-13 and always hilarious! Getting suggestions from the audience, they play short-form, Whose Line Is It Anyway type games for the first half, then transition to Director's Cut, making up full length movies on the spot! read more

I came here on a date twice to see an improv show. It was a super chill vibe with tons of laughs. 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. read more

-Review for the Annex Theater- a friend of mine invited me to watch an improv comedy show here, Punchlines 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! read more

I had not heard of this space and plan to keep an eye out now after having such a great time. I will say that I would show up earlier as the seating was awkward. It felt a touch cramped just where we were placed so some of the seating seems a bit tighter then others - especially if you are watching a show and having some snacks and drinks. Speaking of snacks - I was not expecting anything at all but love the options! I went with a vegan and she had options which is always delightful. That popcorn smelled amazing but I was so glad I grabbed their charcuterie plate which had a nice pile of meats and cheese, yummy crackers, fruits and veggies. It was great with some soda since I had actually forgot to eat. The show itself was amazing! This was a Third Angle production of Slipping off the Petticoat. What a female empowered piece with some amazing prose from Edna St Vincent Millet, Tatiana de la Tierra and Gertrude Stein (to name just a few). Hannah Penn's voice was incredible and she used her delightful range of vocal training to exhibit opera and jazz with Maria Garcia on the piano. There was a piece by Hannah's daughter who is crazy young and clearly already immensely talented. It sounds like they have much different performances here too. read more

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Came in from out of town and attended the August 23rd Showdown. I. Laughed. So. Hard. I. Cried. Seriously, it's been a long time since I've laughed so hard. I will never forget Planet of the Bears. Didn't have any food and the cocktails were standard cocktails. But you just gotta go! read more

What a diamond in the rough; highly recommend going to a show, it was fantastic! Cheese quesadilla was yummy-yummy-yummy and drinks are spot on. Kind staff, enthusiastic and welcoming, helped set the tone for our Christmas event out as a team. Thanks for the beautiful venue and fun evening! read more

If you're looking for Improv - you found a great and vibrant space to laugh. Tons of show options. Really funny and strong cast. Great date night event. Food. Drinks. Street parking. Fr Thank me later. read more

Curious Comedy Theater - people sitting at tables - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Curious comedy was just that--curious. We entered on a whim and stayed for several shows. The entertainment does not end at comedy. Be prepared for unusual musical sequences, contortionist acts, and more. Every show is a different configuration of people, games, and audience members. Come once, or come often, but you will certainly be hurting of laughter by the end. read more

My company had half of our holiday party at Curious Comedy Theater. I'd never been to an improv show but it was pretty funny. I appreciated how they let us incorporate some of our industry topics in the bits. I ordered a well drink thinking it would be cheaper than their "signature cocktails" but it wasn't. I wouldn't say it's an amazing option for a company party because you can't be too social but would be a fun date night! read more

i absolutely adore curious comedy and love showdown! i will absolutely be coming back however, the fatphobic jokes and jokes about people's body shapes are inappropriate and really need to stop. read more

The very best place for fun, for a date night, for a place to being friends and laugh and laugh. Every show is unique and full of talented funny people! They also have a great assortment of snacks and a bar. So worth it!! read more

Overall, I was pretty damn impressed. I'm used to Harvey's Comedy Clib and Helium Comedy Club. We came with a group of 4 with fairy low expectations but we were very surprised how well the performance went. Will definitely be back!!! Food was great. Recommend the popcorn, pizza and spinach dip. They have a decent selection of beer and hard alcohol. read more

Curious Comedy Theater - 01/21/23 - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Curious Comedy was a fantastic experience. The host was funny, amicable and efficient. The servers were helpful, expeditious and friendly. The array of drinks was way better than what I anticipated, as well as the food options. The place is set up like a comedy-place, with a large stage and TV sets to improve the experience. I attended it on a Friday for the Showdown, and it was a blast. Really well-developed talent, funny throughout it, and just overall a good experience. Next time I'm in Portland, I'll definitely be attending this place again. read more

I went to see my daughter's first improv show, and it was absolutely exhilarating! Street parking was available, I guess people are still being careful about going out (as am I, masked up). That made it easier to arrive in Portland's usual pouring rain. The place was packed, everyone was wearing a mask, and the atmosphere was wonderful. I did not eat any food nor buy anything to drink, I promise I will next time! They invited everybody over for New Year's Eve--in case you haven't made reservations yet, hurry up they still have places. Great vibe, very cool! read more

Curious Comedy Theater - My daughter on the L for her first improv! - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

FUN! My face hurt from smiling and laughing. Such a creative cast. Very clean venue with excellent air conditioning. Snacks and drinks add to the experience. Go and enjoy. read more

"I peed a little". "did he just say that?". these are things you hear in CCT. what a cool place. They remodeled in the last year and the stage is much nicer! they are getting better and better. the food is great for such a small kitchen. The acts are improving and seem to really like each other on stage. it is almost like we are just watching this all unfold in someone's home. So very impressed with the comedy and care that goes into the productions. When you go to the early show they late you stay for the late show for free..... SWEET! read more

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Fun and entertaining. Competition based laughs. Yes they are competing for the most laughs and a winner is crowned in this hilarious comedy show. read more

It was funny and impromptu at its finest. It was missing creative comebacks to the dialogue and random topics that they offered for the evening. Smart remarks were sought out more from on the plays that they performed on. Nice seating arrangement and convenient to grab drinks around the corner brewery. Got a few hearty laughs and smiles in for the night! read more

A great place to laugh out loud. Talented local performers, especially improv, with a decent kitchen and parking in back. It's a solid location with a wonderful mission. read more

Drinks: The bar is easy to get to and prepares food and drinks pretty quickly. Service: Wonderful service; pleasant people and very efficient in seating people. Ambiance: It is NOT a hole in the wall theater. It has a large stage, great lightning, videos that play to showcase points and funny images and pictures especially during improv shows. In addition, sound system was wonderful and the piano player was top notch during improve and so was the cast. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

We went to the Tuesday Night Showdown, and we had a blast! The show was relaxed, interactive with the audience, and really funny!! After having such a bad day, the show was exactly what we needed. *We got our tickets for only $5 online *Food and drinks were delicious *Very clean and modern looking venue *Staff was very polite and helpful read more

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The venue was comfortable, and the food we ordered was very good! We really liked the giant bowl of popcorn! It was a fun night, and a good venue. Two thumbs up! read more

Came here for a date night and left wanting to recommend to everyone. The space is very inviting, and they reserve tables if you purchase tickets in advance, which is helpful so you don't have to worry about getting there early to find a table. The staff was so kind and they don't pressure you to purchase food or drinks from the bar. We stopped in for Improv night and OMG... I had actual tears coming down my cheeks. It was HILARIOUS! I've never been to a comedy show or improv at that, so my expectations were honestly low. But this place surpassed all expectations. Tickets are reasonably priced and it's nice to support a non-profit. We will definitely be back! read more

Great date for dates and outings with friends. Amazingly funny shows and fun classes.

A supportive, all-inclusive environment, great for beginners. I've taken both improv and stand-up classes; they are super fun, and helped me get over many festering fears. All the teachers are wonderful so far. Do it! read more

This is the funnest place to be in PDX.. if you like quirky hileriousness, do get your ticket. The performers are so creative and funny. You will love the one of a kind skits they come up with right before your eyes. Their cocktail menu is fun too... Snacks definitly decent. The best $18 you will ever spend. read more

We had such an amazing time! We had a big group and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Great selection of food and drink, which was very reasonably priced, and the servers were quite kind. The show was hilarious and their piano player amazed us all! We didn't get to stay for the 9:30 show, since we needed to travel home, but next time we are in town we will surely return! read more

We had a seriously hilarious, bellyache laughing time at Curious Comedy Theater's Main Stage Show on Saturday. We're originally from Chicago, the Land of Lincoln and the Land of Thousand Comedy Clubs, and we're also some tough critics. This is one of the best comedy shows we have ever seen. I recommend the Main Stage Show to anyone with a sense of humor. The Main Stage Show plays every Friday and Saturday at 8:00PM and features sketches, improv and stand up comedy. The crew is funny, smart and very like-able. The Main Stage Show is affordably priced at $12.00 a ticket or less depending on specials and does not require the dreaded two (2) dollar drink minimum like other comedy places. The thirsty should not fret; the theatre bar has Hopworks Urban Brewery and Deshutes on tap and carries a wide range of other liquors and hot and cold beverages as well as snacks for those with the munchies. Other interesting shows include Open Court every Thursday and Shadow Puppet Theater on Saturdays. Open Court is like a workshop open to improvisers of all levels to hone their skills or audience members who want to practice laughing. Shadow Puppet Theater is kids-focused and encourages play, creativity and imagination. The theatre is conveniently located on a public transit line and supplies amble parking to the vehicular types in the back of the building and on the street. Curious Comedy is located in the Vanport Square, between Alberta and Killingsworth. They don't have a sign up yet, but it's next to Old Town Pizza's new location. We love that Curious Comedy Theater is a nonprofit organization and the first nonprofit theater in Portland. They first opened their doors in October 2008 and clearly on track with their mission: To bring all of Portland's diverse communities together and share laughter. With all the rain we put up with majority of the year, we deserve a good laugh. Laugher is the best medicine for a frown, even better than a smile. Go and enjoy at least one of Curious Comedy Theater's Main Stage Shows. When they opened in October, they did 30 plays in 60 minutes. They change their skits often, so we'll be back for some more. read more

Curious Comedy Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such incredible improv comedy, some of the best I've seen. Their "Comedy Showdown" is a ton of fun. These improv actors are awesome. Such a treasure in PDX. Their bar is also great. Some yummy options available. Love the vibe and lovely people who run everything. It's my favorite thing to do on the weekend. read more

I came with my partner for a performance of Pipes, the fully improvised musical. It was incredible!!!!! Improv can be so hit or miss. I've seen some pretty grimace-worthy improv in my time. But Pipes was spot on. They nailed it! Laugh out loud, overboard funny. I will definitely come back again. The place was very neat, bathroom was clean, staff were friendly and outgoing. Honestly, when we left I found myself asking, "Why don't we come here all the time??" The stress release of two hours of laughter was probably worth $500!! It felt so good to just relax and let them take us on a crazy, hilarious ride. read more

We went to Curious Comedy Stand Up Showcase - the website says both 9:45 and 10:00pm start times - we were out of there by 10:45 - which seems really short (although to be fair, the tickets were only $5). It was improv - and our crowd was really appreciative that it was kept PG (maybe PG13 ) - I don't like the really explicit comedy that I've seen at some places and was concerned going this time of night it would be pretty blue... Nice house, I think the other shows are probably a better representation of what they do. Probably not worth a stop on it's own. read more

Another great night of entertainment Trapeze was awesome and really makes flying fruitcake a wiz bang of an evening read more

My wife and I came here with a Groupon to see their show Pipes. We felt the improv that was done in the first half of the show prior to the musical was much better than the musical itself. Comedy is rather hit or miss and I think the musical itself was a big miss for us. Overall I think the rest of the audience enjoyed it though (although we noticed a few other tables not really enjoying it so much too). read more

Ow! my face hurts! Went Curious Comedy for the second time for a second helping of Revolutionary Comedy - a hour long show with 4-5 comedians raising funds for local causes like Race Talks and Portland Resistance. The series is once a month. If you are having issues with the current political climate it's a little theraputic to hear events filtered through some dark , blisteringly funny comics. Good beer selection, full bar, good food. I had the spinach artichoke dip which came out steaming hot with pita and carrots. It tasted freshly made. I also split a huge tofu peanut bowl and that was more than enough food. Can't wait for next month! read more

Extremely funny. I can't describe it. It's so smart. These people think so fast and work together so hard. They put on an unbelievable show

So good! My first improv show in Portland and it was the perfect mix of silly and unpredictable. Will definitely bring a group back soon!

What great value! My partner and I were in Portland on vacation from Tuesday-Sunday and this seemed to be the most exciting event to go to on a Thursday evening. Prices are great, crowd may be small but it's intimate. We enjoy watching standup can def see ourselves going there again the next time we're there. Thursdays they have a mini competition where the only winner gets to perform for the Friday of the week after to compete again, quite fun! The laughs were consistent, no douchey audience members Nor performers. All of the acts were creative and feel very new yet comfortable. Drinks are tasty! Reasonable prices, try the Thai I've tea one! Recommendation(preference): get more audience participation with the performers because I think that's what really gets people's attention especially with the small crowd. read more

I don't usually attend any kind of live theater or improv, but I had guests that were into the art so we attended an improv show. It took me a couple minutes, but once I warmed up I could not stop laughing. These people are hilarious and quick! It's amazing they were able to put on the show that they did all on the spot. Musical numbers, zany stories, hilarious one liners, it was impressive. We were all very entertained and will be returning. read more

This place is great! We spent the weekend in Portland and were looking for something fun and inexpensive to do on a Saturday night. I found Curious Comedy using google, and it seemed the best out of our options. I was a little concerned that it was pretty much empty when we showed up but we were a tad early. So we grabbed a drink at the **bar and took a seat. The show started on time and I have to say it was the best $12 I have ever spent on a show. We had so much fun the hosts and improve team were fantastic. The audience was even invited to stick around for a later show, and we would have if we didn't already have plans. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good laugh. **I'd stick with the beer or wine and steer clear of the mixed drinks. The bartenders were very nice but the quality of the mixed drinks was just not up to par. read more

Visiting the area from Florida and decided to do an impromptu visit to the Friday night Showdown improv and was very pleased. If I lived locally, this would be a routine place to visit for drinks and comedy. read more