A great place to go and get food, drinks, and of course, comedy! Their flagship show, Showdown, is…read moreusually 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!

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.

This is a great place to go for a laugh in Portland. The prices are affordable and a bargain for…read moresome of the talent that goes through here. However, they get you with the two item minimum purchase while you're there. Thankfully I love pounding beer as much as I love laughing so this has never been a problem for me. It can take a while to get food and drinks to you because the tables are so crammed together so I recommend ordering whenever the waiter comes over. The stage is very close to the audience so interactions are easy to have, although people will get kicked out if it's over the top heckling. I'll be going again, that's for sure.

Haven't stepped foot in the building before, already have problems…read more Purchased tickets to Adam Friedland like half a year ago. Options were: rescheduled show, credit or refund. I chose refund. 7-10 days, supposedly. At this point, I don't want to think about the $110 dollar comedy show tickets I couldn't attend. I want that out of mind. I randomly decide to check my card to see if it's been refunded after my May 29th refund request. June 22, nothing in my account. Notify MGMT with receipts. They punt the ball to the ticket vendor on the 23rd (supposedly). 8 days later after correspondence to get this corrected, no response (June 30). I call the vendor SeatEngine, and they've purportedly not heard from Helium. They made it right, processed my refund and sent me a confirmation. Again, I don't want to be thinking about a comedy show I now can't attend because it was rescheduled. Helium, this is on you. You could have at least reached out and said something like "sorry for the inconvenience; we reached out and they're fixing it for you (smiley face business nod). Nope. Called again today, left my information. Like the 3rd or 4th time they've not answered or returned my voicemails. I certainly do not trust this business with my money. Unfortunately, as a new city resident... I will not be visiting one of the (supposedly) good clubs in my new city. You have multiple voicemails and emails, you've given me nothing. This is on you Helium.

We were able to enjoy "The Nightcap Before Christmas" menu. The drinks were delicious, the tiki…read moreholiday mugs were a great touch, and decor made it Xmas overload but comfy. Service was okay, server was friendly but I think over extended so to close out we did have to find him. If you have a chance before this is gone, go enjoy a festive nightcap.

It's been 7yrs+ since I've been and I love coming here when visiting Portland. The food is always a…read moregood base for the drinks that follow. The staff are nice and always down to meet new people. Over all I love the rustic, hole in the wall comfy vibe. Love the Annex! :)

A very fun time! I saw Clue this past weekend and thought it was highly entertaining and the actors…read moredid an excellent job with improv. I was a bit surprised how many young kids there were given the inappropriate nature of improv, so I probably wouldn't recommend bringing kids. With that said, you should definitely check this place out.

Fun theater. I've seen several comedy shows there. Funner, cheaper and better environment than…read moreother comedy places in Portland. They just added Slushies to the bar!!! Try the watermelon one!!! It was amazing and the bartender was super friendly.

I have attended many storytellers shows yet the Mystery Box remains my favorite. The theme is…read morealways sexy and tasteful. I have never felt uncomfortable. In fact, I always feel as if I am hearing a friends story over cocktails. This is probably because the hosts are incredible. They are funny and in tune with the audience. They always have the best prizes for the raffle! The theater has a full bar and I every seat I have sat in was a good one. For our 16 year wedding anniversary, my man and I bought the VIP tickets for the first time and we are both super excited to attend the show on the 7th. Do yourslef a favor and go see the show. Buy your tickets online and in advance because I am pretty sure the show sells out every time.

Iszy is the epitome of female hotness! God, to be the Man O'Peg! So incredibly desireable...I…read morewould pay so much more just to hear her tell me ANYTHING again. I've thought of Iszy so many times....

Pros: This was a fun little venue. A few drinks and snacks…read moreare offered at the concession stand, and there is more than enough room in the lobby to hang out with friends. I got there about 25 mins before the show started at 9pm, and I'm glad I did - I was able to get better seats (3rd row and on the aisle)! The host was fun, the improv staff were hilarious, and I thought the show was great, especially for the price! Cons: Parking is uncool and there were more than enough shady looking street roamers walking about but considering the location, that tracks. Just dress sensibly and park near a street light if possible. Also, allow yourself extra time to park if you aren't taking an Uber.

The new space is great, and everyone you meet there are *delightful*! I'm excited to see what the…read morefuture holds for CS!

I did not know this space was here! I have tried to drop in to see comedian friends perform in the…read morespace but had not actually looked it up so I had no idea what I was walking into. So many of the smaller venues are a bit tragic and in older neighborhoods, it could go either way. What a truly great surprise because it was really well decorated. So creative and unique - love it! Even with the very open floor plan it, somehow, feels intimate inside when you are seated for a show. I had the pleasure to see Canon Shakespeare perform Julius Caesar: "Mischief, thou art afoot." I was impressed at the use of lighting for the stage show. I was able to get a reasonably priced cup of wine at their concessions plus I loved that they had quite a few options for non alcohol and snacks available. My only complaint was only seeing one of the restrooms! One of the staff said that the restrooms were both themed and that one was themed 'Ladies Room' even though they are unisex restrooms... But each time I was in range, that one was in use. The other bathroom was spacious, very clean and covered in The Last Supper art pieces. Perhaps someone had a religious experience in the restroom?

When you can get some improv on a Saturday night and decide how much to pay $5-$20 per person, it's…read morea win. Love the break from the norm: amateur (and semi-pro?) improv working on their craft, A/C working just as hard as the performers to work the room with something to chill you out. Yes, they got some drinks. Yes, it is super relaxed. Yes, they have a restroom break. Yes, the DJ plays some jams during the the intermission. Yes, it's harder than it looks to make people laugh, unless you fill the room with your friends and family. Super chill spot.

My hubby took me to the mystery dinner for our 2nd month anniversary date. It was an amazing…read moreexperience and he ended up being the murderer! We went to the Old Spaghetti Factory on South Waterfront. The location was beautiful for date night. Loved about it: It was nice to get into the character and be on the set of a real life clue game. Loved how we everyone was dressed for the Masquerade Billionaire Club Ball. It really added to the whole ambience. People actually got into character! Loved to see how everyone acted and showed emotions. Drawbacks: The people on our table were a little shy (on their 2nd/3rd date) and weren't participating as much so that was a drawback for us. Food was so/so but again we were there for the experience and not the food and that is where I took away a star. They were a little loose with the directions with what to do with money or who should respond how. Now we are looking forward to next time because we know what to do. They took mugshots in the beginning and during the event and promised to send us the link to the pictures via email. We never got them :( take your own pictures! Tips: Its all about the guests! Be involved in it and have fun. Going in a group would be fun. Its fun to see how your friends/other couples act/react in different situations. Talk and mingle with other.

Our first dinner murder mystery experience and we had a blast. The characters were fun and…read moreengaging and the food was delicious. The only down fall was the lack of all the clues, as well as short amount of time to solve the mystery. After the killer was revelaed and the reason why it was evident that the evidence we would have needed to come to that solution was in the killer's hand most the night. We are definitly going to go again once there is a new "show".

I saw 2 of their shows back to back: a PG13 show and then an adults-only show…read more The PG13 was ok, truly, if you have early teenage kids it's a great thing to take them to. As an adult I was left feeling like, "They are alright for amateurs." I wasn't really engaged in the show for younger audiences, perhaps because I'm not one of them. it wasn't bad, it just didn't grab me. My guy liked it well enough, he was surprised I was blasé about that show. But I gave the 5 stars didn't I? Yes. That's because of the adults-only show. I laughed so hard for 2 hours that I cried repeatedly, I almost wet my pants at one point and my cheeks were still sore the next afternoon. My guy laughed just as hard as I did. And it never stopped. Never. It's been a few days now and we are still talking it over and laughing at it. Seriously, best amateur improv for adults I have ever seen, and I have seen a fair few in my travels.

It was a brisk, rainy Saturday night when two old friends walked into the Funhouse Lounge without…read moreany idea of what we were in for and laughed for a couple of hours. The Unscriptables were a very nice surprise to find off SE 11th and Division. The comedy was sharp, the lines were well delivered and the theme (Harry Potter farce) was magic. I would definitely go again and take friends. This place deserves to be a hit.

If you want an authentic and iconic Portland experience, look no further than Darcelle XV! They are…read morethe oldest drag bar in the country, and they have their craft honed to perfection. The production value alone is enough to write a review about. This is no pop-up drag show in some bar, this is a full-on production with seasoned and dedicated queens. We are talking professional sound, multiple lighting engineers, and a legit stage with all of the theatrical bells and whistles. The walls are covered with portraits of all the queens who have graced the building over the years. It's the type of place where you can just FEEL the history. You can tell it is clearly a very special and well-loved place. Have an occasion coming up? Darcelle's is a fabulous place to celebrate a birthday, wedding, divorce, anything! They have seated drag shows Friday and Saturday nights (followed by the men of Darcelle's strip show!), and a drag brunch show on Sundays (only $32 for breakfast AND a show!). On Tuesday nights they do an open call drag competition and it's only $5 to get in and they have $7 drink and food specials all night. You cannot beat that deal...especially being downtown! As someone who works weekends in the entertainment industry, it is amazing to have something fun and affordable to do on a Tuesday night. Do not miss this experience!

Super fun brunch spot for the girlies. We celebrated a friend's bday here and had such a great…read moretime. The $32 includes a plated brunch. The brunch wasn't the star of the show but the queens ate and left no crumbs. Service was very friend and fun! I just wish the queens came down to the floor to perform as well as it got a little crowded having to get up every time to meet them at the stage. Other than that, perfection!