Happy Hour with Y.G.B. Portland
In celebration of The Color Purple, we're collaborating with Y.G.B. Portland to bring special performances by Blossom, World Stage Theatre, Darian Anthony Patrick and a DJ set by Lamar Leroy to The Armory for a special Happy Hour.
About Y.G.B. Portland
Y.G.B. Portland, founded in 2015, is a collective of Black and Brown artists with a mission to create spaces of joy and healing for our community in Portland, OR. Our collaborative is Pro-Black, Pro-Femme, Pro-Queer and centers those identities at every event. We believe that liberation will come from art, self-love and community.
About the Performers
 | Blossom Portland-based neo-soul and R&B singer/songwriter Blossom (A.K.A. Keisha Chiddick) will be performing some selections from her debut full-length, Tease, and some surprises when she brings a brief sample of her acclaimed live show to the Y.G.B. Happy Hour at The Armory. |
 | Darian Anthony Patrick Darian is a multi-instrumentalist musician based in Portland, OR. Focusing on percussion, with training in classical and stage voice and bass guitar, he performs a broad range of musical styles with particular focus on Black American and African diasporic traditions. |
 | World Stage Theatre WST is a multi-cultural, inter-generational arts organization with a focus on history, literature, music, storytelling through original works designed to catapult performers and audience members into social consciousness by integrating fantasy, fiction and a pinch of reality. Through arts, education and advocacy, they create platforms to amplify disregarded voices while building bridges of unity to disband isms. |
 | Lamar Leroy Lamar plays the all the jams you know and the jams you forgot you knew. Mixing new, old, funky, dancy, all of it into a non-stop mix of fun and nostalgia. You’d probably be doing yourself a musical favor in catching one of his shows. And he’s a hell of a nice guy as well. |
Current & Upcoming
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Foundations of Improvisation
Looking to expand your knowledge and skills of improvisation? Whether you did theater in high school and want to jump back in, are looking to find creative connections with others, or are a theater professional looking to deepen your training, this course is perfect for you!
Pre-Show Music featuring Chibia
Join us for a pre-show music performance by the band Chibia, in support of our BIPOC Affinity Night double feature of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and The Light.
April First Thursday featuring Rose Tinted
Join us for April First Thursday featuring Portland-based live hip-hop band, Rose Tinted, who blend live interpretations of classic hip hop samples with live drums, bass, and turntables.
Join the Party! The fundraising party of the year!
Theater Lovers Bash is coming April 11, 2025! Featuring David Saffert and Jillian Snow back by popular demand in a special one-night-only performance as Liberace and Liza!
May First Thursday featuring Tahirah Memory
Join us for May First Thursday featuring live music by Portland-based soul singer and songwriter Tahirah Memory, playing a mix of original songs and covers in a fun combo of jazz and R&B styles.
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
Season Superstars
Season Supporting Sponsors
