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.

I attended a performance last night of "Notes From the Field". It was my first time at this venue…read moreand I was impressed with every aspect of the venue and the play. Seats were comfortable and you could see the stage from every seat.. The sound system was perfect and oh my gosh, the performance was outstanding. This is a one person play, and Ramona Lisa Alexander was amazing. I was literally on the edge of my seat throughout the entire performance, and it brought tears, laughter and a much greater knowledge of the black experience. I will be coming here often if this is a reflection of what happens in this space! Bravo Portland Playhouse and everyone involved in this production!!

Wonderful actors and great facility! Actors were talented and you could tell they were enjoying…read morethemselves. Highly recommend! We saw Christmas Carol and it was the highlight of the season!

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!

Wow, it's our 4th Cirque du Soleil show under the big top here in Portland, and I'd rank this…read moresecond on the list...steam punk! Fun, exciting and brought our kids to experience this live. Favorites was the trampoline act and the tumblers! Food was outrageously over priced, hence the one star lost, I mean $12 for popcorn? Still the acts were top notch, beautiful set pieces and scenery, and the artistry of the acts was phenomenal! And yes, the big top is air conditioned!

What an incredible, inspirational, JAW-DROPPING show under the big tent last night…read more As adults, we so rarely find a chance to feel like a kid again. To feel amazed, completely wowed, and like you are part of something magical. It's practically impossible to capture a moment or an experience that will give us those elements, but Cirque du Soleil exquisitely delivered with their newest show, "Kurios". It's the ultimate vaudevillian fantasy. From elaborate steampunk-inspired stage setups, to beautiful acrobatics, to the absolutely killer band providing the live soundtrack to the show, it's HANDS DOWN the best Cirque I've ever seen. It reminded me of a true old school circus--the Cirque shows that I've seen in years past have always been great, but it was such a treat to see the company revert back to a show that captures the heart of the circus. Highlights of the show for me: the French woman as the lead singer of the show's band (gorgeous and talented), our killer seats front and center (more on that shortly), and the ultra handsome juggler in his solo act. The golden lining to this evening--we won tickets to the VIP experience. WHAT A TREAT. An open bar and gourmet food served up in a very stylish, comfortable setting. Glass of Prosecco as you walk in? Yes please. Antipasti in fried salami cups, and maybe some grilled oysters tucked under an herbed Parmesan crust? That'll do. Creme brûlée and a glass of Sauvignon blanc at intermission? You betcha. I had an ear-to-ear grin on my face all night. Thanks for making me feel like a kid again......well, a big kid with access to an open bar.

I have the most adorable wife, no offense to the other fellas out there. This farm is her dream,…read morethe amazing animals and flowers bring her peace and beauty and she loves to share this with others. Come visit, I promise you will feel it when you come.

We got to visit the farm today and go on a tour of the farm and all the animals with Ramona. This…read morewas a perfect activity before flying out as the farm is located near the airport. We were able to indulge on the lavender ice cream from Kate's Ice Cream while we were there. The ice cream was so creamy (it's vegan!!) and made with the lavender from the farm. I enjoyed the whole experience and was able to learn more about lavender!! There are soaps, lavender and other cute items available for purchase and made great gifts for family. Be sure to call ahead and make an appointment.

First time watching a Sweeney Todd life action play and it was amazing! The folks running the show…read moreand the concession stand were super nice..and everyone was dressed up in character which was really cool. Vibes were on point as well and spookily perfect. You get lead into a dark hall filled with fog until you get to your seat. The cast was also amazing as well! There were times when I felt like I was being transported to watching the actual movie. And the cherry on top was that the entire show which lasted almost 3 hours was so affordable!

I love this spot. I've seen a couple plays here and it's a smaller intimate experience but a good…read moreone. They have stairs up to the theater on the second floor and I'm not sure if it's accessible for folks in wheelchairs or not. That would be the only downside I can find. The lights, sound, concessions were all great. I love this company. Thank you to the wonderful cast for the Fezziwigs Fortune by Josie Seid and Sarah Jean Accuardi. Such a great arts performance in the holidays.

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!

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?

The best comedy shows happen here. 2 bathrooms, affordable bottled water/drinks, and good service.read more

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 :)

Stephanie was so easy to work with! I emailed her ideas for our company Christmas party and she…read morepromptly responded with suggestions and pricing. She already had another event on the same day, but she was able to fit us in! She brought in her team to Cloverlane Mercantile to get the the balloon garland and centerpieces done in no time. Everyone at the party was impressed with the balloon creations...definitely recommend Stephanie and will call on her again for future parties!

G's Sweet Party went above and beyond my expectations when it came to decorating for my engagement…read moreparty! I came to them only having a theme and colors in mind and G's Sweet Party took the time to brainstorm ideas with me to help me bring my vision to life. This set up was everything I could have asked for and more! This made the perfect backdrop for taking photos with our bridal party I highly recommend booking with G's Sweet Party. She does not disappoint!!