Intimate, in your face (in a good way) performances and certainly getting harder to find this type…read moreof venues. Came down recently from the north of Seattle area in order to catch Mark Hummel and his Harmonica Blues Blowout show and so pleased with the venue and of course, the Blowout! 35 years and Mark continues his procession down the blues back alleyways. So glad the JL Review is one of those!

Was in town for the weekend and was looking for something to do on a Saturday night…read more The main area has billiard tables and bar seating where you can grab a bite or drinks. There was also a live music concert going on downstairs the night we stopped by, but we didn't have tickets so we just hung around the bar. Ordered some wings and a drink, which were not bad. Giving this place a 3/5 because the service wasn't too great. It was hard to get the attention of the bartenders behind the bar even though there were quite a few of them there.

We took our company out to Darcelle's for the show. It was so much fun. The entertainers were…read moreincredible, the show had so much energy and Stephanie took great care of us with drinks! If you are noise sensitive, I would bring some earplugs because it was pretty loud, but take a chance... I'm pretty confident you'll leave with a smile on your face! We need to keep supporting this business that has been around for nearly 60 years.

Darcelle's is iconic and such a fun place! I hadn't been to the brunch show before so we had to go…read morefor our monthly girls get together. It was a great show; I loved every performance, service was excellent and the food was good! They serve everyone the same plate & you can get brunch cocktails. Seats are first come, first serve so show up before the doors open.

Fantastic music spot. Really enjoyed watching Electric 6 here and the energy of the crowd. Great…read moreservice

Came here to watch a "chinga la migra" fundraiser that was being hosted here to help immigrant…read morefamilies. And I had a great time! Enjoyed the energy of the place and enjoyed all the areas I was able to see performers perform on! My favorite part is the size of the venue I feel like it's not too big but not too small and a really cool weekend vibe. This was my first time here but i definitely would come back !

This was a pretty cool venue... the theater had a nice vibe, sorta "messy" with exposed wires and…read moreinteresting lighting above, but it worked for the event we attended (Martini Tonight Comedy Show), a simple set on stage with just a bit of props, and seats were typical fold down style with cup holders. The concessions stand/bar only served very basic cocktails like gin and tonic, and not even made very well, the gin brand not very good (the cheap stuff). The canned wine was better, an oregon pinot noir (underwood). For theater candy, they only offered plain m&m's and red vines, so options for drinks and snacks were extremely limited here. The coolest part about this place was the clown art, with endless creative pieces like the clown last supper. A cute and cozy lounge with seating and a fake fireplace provided a nice little area to hangout before the show. Some outdoor seating available as well. We enjoyed the comedy event, which included some great stand-up acts, the feeling of being in the live audience for a talk show with a host that stayed in character and was actually quite funny, and great music and sound effects too by the house band. Note, the show started 20 minutes after the listed start time and ended about 10 minutes later than advertised online.

If you're looking for Portland Center Stage, you're in the wrong place. This unique place is so…read morePortland, it's what Portland is all about, IMO. It feels underground and has vibe for days, it's plainly, beautifully perfect. If you have a chance to see a play or any event at this place, do it and bring your friends. It's smaller than most playhouses in Portland, but that plays into the whole vibe of this place. Small bar, yes and prices are very fair. We purchased VIP tickets, which got us assigned seats and a super cool t-shirt. I totally recommend doing this, it's worth it. I was reluctant to review this place as I didn't want to break the local code of keeping it on the DL. With lots of bars and restaurants within 1-2 blocks away, easy to make a whole night out and not driving all over the place to do so. All & All ; VIP package is highly recommended, Bartender rocks. Content Warning - If you have Coulrophobia, might wanna stay away, FAR away.

Forrest Gump could have said the Wanderlust Circus is like a box of chocolates you never know what…read moreyou're going to get. It's never the same, and that's what makes it so damn fun! We go every chance we get and are always surprised and entertained. Love the live music of 3 legged Torso and special guests (sometimes it's even a marching band) but they always kick a__! William Batty the MC is witty and funny. The acts are skilled, entertaining, sometimes cringe worthy, amazing and beautiful. The Umbrella Festival a 4 day extravaganza is not to be missed. It's a grab bag of entertainment. The themed shows A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, Mothers Day, Adult Cabaret they're all fun! We bring out of town friends, relatives of all ages, and even the uptight curmudgeonly types here -and they all have a a great time!

Yowser, only one review? The Wanderlust Circus is the most amazing, bizarre, astounding thing…read moreyou'll see in Portland all year! Every performance is different, so giving the details won't do much good. The bottom line is this -- if you are interested in and open to an over-the-top spectacle of performance art, aerial dance, and circus performance (the stuff that doesn't involve animals), then you won't see much better. It's a carnival atmosphere, so perhaps not for the truly meek, but really worthwhile for almost everyone. Highly recommended!

I haven't been into a dance class in about 10 years but I used to go to Vega and was a collegiate…read moredancer before that and let me tell you the experience I had at Vega was so great! Everyone is so supportive and lovely and the studio looks incredible. I highly recommend they have so many different types of classes for everyone. I love that it's an adult setting. And they have air-conditioning! Yay!

I have tried many classes so far and the teachers I liked the best are Nikki, Jeanine, Evie and…read moreTara. I am basically an absolute beginner and I found their classes easier to keep up with. If you are a beginner I would suggest a class that is labeled more workout than choreo because they do choreography in all I have been to. The owners are very nice people and the people who go there are also nice and approachable.

I went to this establishment. Back in 2007. We made a reservation. And Tony told us that we did not…read morehave one. He asked me who did I speak to. I told him a young lady answered the phone. He swears that only he makes reservations. He was quite rude. And make it seem like I was lying. Why would I lie? At that time the club that he had was on Sandy Blvd. In what at one point in time was a feed store. It wasn't the Ritz. Anyway it made me feel some type of way. Being that we were the only persons of color. I'm not calling anyone a racist. I vowed that I would never return

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at The Tony Starlight Showroom and had a terrific…read moreevening! Tony sang all the Frank Sinatra greats as well as some lesser known songs and those requested by the audience. He performed with John Gilmore, a vocalist-pianist who shared some Sinatra stories of his own. We really enjoyed the singing, band (amazing saxophonist!), photos, and audience sing-alongs. Tony brings so much joy, humor and personality to his show, as well as a great voice! Often when you go to a dinner theater the show is great and the food is just so-so. Not here! We started out with adult beverages, warm bread, and really good salad. My husband had a delicious chicken Parmesan and I had a tender beef filet served on creamy mashed potatoes with crisp seasoned green beans. Cheesecake was the perfect dessert. The service is friendly and attentive. The venue was a little chilly (it is November) so I would advise you to bring a sweater or wrap if you tend to get cold. We had a memorable anniversary celebration! We are looking forward to more evenings of fun at the Tony Starlight Showroom.

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! :)

What a nice venue if you are in need of a bigger event space for a panel of speakers and wonderful…read moreseating. I attended a fantastic networking event here and was very impressed with the potential. There was a gentleman playing live music, there was a spot for you to lay out catered food and a spot for a drink cart. Parking was fantastic as well with so much available parking in a couple lots. I know this space is usually for plays and musicals but this opened my eyes to a much broader use.

Wow! As a younger (than most of crowd) adult who loves theatre I can't give them enough stars. They…read morepick great shows, great casting and great sound/lighting. I also really enjoy the Deb Fennell auditorium there truly is not a bad seat in the house. It is very thoughtful for them to offer upper young adult tickets at a lower rate! I plan on returning for Anything Goes next month! Another bonus is ample parking at the highschool.

Came to town for metalmania. What a treat! First off, the staff was amazing, the security guy was…read morefriendly and chatted with us while we waited in line, and came to check on us when a homeless person was wondering by and struck up a conversation. He wasn't really bothering us too much, but it felt good to know the security was aware and cared about their guests. That guy needs a fat raise. The show was awesome too. The undisputed champions of the world, oxygen destroyers, rip, and glitter wizards all tore the stage down, really getting the crowd into it. I had to find a bench to the side because I have back issues sometimes, but I found a great spot between the stage and the wrestling ring that kind of made me feel like I had front row to both. The pictures look like you are a lot further than you actually are. The wrestling show was fantastic. Petrov, the rat king and the face in the last match(I can't remember his name) were my favorites. Really just Lol around an amazing time.i wish they had the balcony open for more then just merch cause that would have been perfect for me, but that wasn't so much a down side. Would love to go see other shows there, it seems like the whole neighborhood has tons to do, so I'm sure we will be back again. If you are planning on staying the night near here I would recommend the society hotel. Very reasonable price, and close proximity... See my review on that if you need more details.

There was nothing wrong with the band. In fact, it was probably my favorite concert I've ever been…read moreto. The performers did just a fantastic job. My main problem is with the venue itself. I get that concerts usually get pretty hot, and it was in the low 80s that day, but Star theater had no seating, only standing room, body to body. As a result, it was unbelievably hot the entire time. A couple of people even passed out before the concert started because of how hot it was. They should seriously invest in better AC. In addition, I spent several hours waiting in line before the concert for the sound check and meet and greet, then a couple more hours after the concert for pictures with the band. There was basically no security outside the venue, and this is downtown Portland, so we had a plethora of people coming up to us asking for money or drugs, and even one man sexually soliciting himself in an extremely vulgar way. We definitely didn't feel safe to say the least.