Kickstand Comedy

Kickstand Comedy Curated live comedy with a focus on quality, community, and unique voices. a 501c3 nonprofit theater

We’re a non-profit, all-inclusive space for Portland’s comedy scene to perform, collaborate, and learn. A hate-free community where we strive to break down the barriers to seeing and doing comedy. Expect funny people, unique voices, weird sh*t, and affordable classes and shows

Kickstand Comedy is a nonprofit theater that seeks to serve the needs of our community—providing programming and
educatio

nal outreach that helps people laugh, connect, and thrive together. Guided by a diverse and dedicated Board of Directors, we work tirelessly to advance our mission, vision, and strive to make Portland comedy undeniable! Our Mission:
To transform and enrich the lives of performers and audiences through comedy. We address the ongoing needs of the community and its diverse perspectives through dynamic shows and community outreach events—creating equity across our organization and beyond while providing opportunities for performance, education, and laughter. Our Vision:
A thriving, diverse, equitable and representational comedy scene that compensates performers, and establishes Kickstand and its fans as an iconic institution in the Pacific Northwest.

05/17/2026

Tonight at 5pm it’s the LGBTQ+ jam!
The LGBTQ+ improv jam welcome all PDX improv students and performers identifying as LGBTQ+ to get reps on stage, practice their scene work, and meet folks in the community. All levels welcome!

05/16/2026

Load up your laugh-packs becasue we’re going on a
comedy hike at Kickstand tonight.

At 7:00 it’s Complete Non-Cents with Leave a Penny,
tonight featuring Oprah’s Book Club!
Complete Non-Cents is a rotating funhouse of outrageous
characters, high-energy thrills, and twists and turns you’ll
be begging to ride again and again.

Then at 8:30 it’s Ta**us Season at the Astrolo-Show!
It’s SATYRday Nite! BYO turkey leg and bunch o’ grapes as
we luxuriate in the earthy psyche of the Zodiac’s hippie
aunt—the Ta**us—to explore the traits you love
(and love to hate).

And at 10pm it’s HONK’s Bachelorette Party!
SAME P***S FOREVER B*TCHES!!! 🍆🍆🍆

As Portland’s ho****st improv team we ask ourselves,
where are the ho****st b*tches? The answer became clear.

Get your tickets before they gone💨

Complete Non-Cents with Leave A Penny⤵️
improv

The Astrolo-Show: Ta**us Season⤵️


HONK If You’re H***y Presents: Bachelorette Party⤵️




05/15/2026

A night 🔥 shows tonight at Kickstand Comedy!

At 7:00 it’s Small Fruits Q***r Comedy! Bringing you
big laughs, q***r joy, and a splash of mischief!
Hosted by No S*x in The City, and improv by the Fruit Basket!

Then at 8:30 it’s Heart Throb: The Dream Date Show!
Help single comedians find love in the
hottest comedy dating show in America!
This week featuring Nashville Hott!

Grab your tickets in the link in your bio🔗🎟️

Small Fruits Q***r Comedy⤵️fruits

Heart Throb: The Dream Date Show⤵️







🤩 Only a few spots left for Saturday’s Improv Workshop w/ Kickstand co-founder . Work some new muscles and get more out ...
05/14/2026

🤩 Only a few spots left for Saturday’s Improv Workshop w/ Kickstand co-founder .

Work some new muscles and get more out of your improv openings!! This workshop is for intermediate students and performers!

🎟️ Register at www.kickstandcomedy.org/classes

🔗 Link in bio…

05/14/2026

Indie improv showcase, tongiht at Kickstand Comedy!

At 7:00pm it’s Velodrome Indie Improv!
A weekly showcase of Portland best and brightest
indie improv teams! Ooh La La hosts tonight,
with guest teams Tourist Trap and Step Daddies!

Then at 8:30pm come see the the classic Harold Night!
A stape of any comedy diet! Scenes featuring oddball
characters, strange situations, big emotions, and
magical connections all made up completely on
the spot from your one word suggestion!

Get your tickets through our bio🎟️



Velodrome⤵️improv

05/14/2026

Portland, it’s party time. Get yourself a coconut water,
two ibprofan and close the blinds becasue we’re getting
wrecked at Kickstand Comedy🥳

Thursday at 7:00pm it’s Velodrome Indie Improv
Hosted by Ooh La La
and featuring Tourist Trap and Step Daddies!
then at 8:30pm it’s Harold Night with big jill and Group Hug!

Friday at 7:00pm it’s Small Fruits Q***r Comedy
then at 8:30 it’s Heart Throb: The Dream Date featuring
Nashville Hott!

Saturday at 7:00pm it’s Complete Non-Cents
with Leave A Penny and featuring Oprah’s Book Club!
then at 8:30 it’s the Astrolo-Show with Ta**us Season♉️
and at 10pm HONK presents Bachelorette Party!

Sunday the LGBTQ+ Jam is at 5:00

Get your tickets in the bio link🎟️





Velodrome⤵️improv



Small Fruits Q***r Comedy⤵️fruits

Heart Throb: The Dream Date Show⤵️



Complete Non-Cents with Leave A Penny⤵️
improv

The Astrolo-Show: Ta**us Season⤵️


HONK If You’re H***y Presents: Bachelorette Party⤵️

 returns to Portland to work out his new hour to bring to the Edinburgh Fringe. One night only. Tickets only $15! Ticket...
05/13/2026

returns to Portland to work out his new hour to bring to the Edinburgh Fringe. One night only. Tickets only $15!

Tickets at our website kickstandcomedy.org

05/09/2026

Damn, what kick ass night of comedy tonight...

At 7:00 it’s Comedy for the End of the World!
Presented by Hopes’n’Prayers and featuring
Leave A Penny! This deranged improv show turns
your late-stage bucket list into an unhinged comedy show
that will make you forget the horrors for about an hour.

Then at 8:30 it’s True Story: An Improvised Documentary
Watch a never before seen documentary that will
surprise you...because it’s completely made up!

Get your tickets before they gone💨

Comedy for the End of The World ⤵️



True Story: An Improvised Documentary⤵️




05/08/2026

It’s a big one at Kickstand Comedy tonight!

At 7:00 it’s Please Stand By presented by Breaking News!
An improvised comedy news program
where YOU are the news.

Then at 8:30 it’s The Dinner Party,
with guest monologiest Bill Oakley!
An epic night of colorful culinary comedy!

Grab your tickets in the link in your bio🔗🎟️

Breaking News Presents: Please Stand By⤵️


The Dinner Party⤵️







05/07/2026

Thursday night indie night at Kickstand Comedy!

At 7:00pm it’s Velodrome Indie Improv! A weekly showcase of
Portland best and brightest indie teams!
this week’s host is Angels No Wings, featuring Cat Cabinet
and WOOD!

Then at 8:30pm come see the Kickstand Classic,
Aardvark Improv! 30 of Portland’s best with one secret
host for the night!

Get your tickets through our bio🎟️



Velodrome⤵️

Address

1006 Se Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR
97214

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 10pm
Tuesday 7pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday 7pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 10:30pm
Friday 7pm - 11pm
Saturday 7pm - 11pm
Sunday 6pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15037195685

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