Events

Each Spring in Portland we witness the miracle of rebirth as the blossoms awaken in the most spectacular display in the country. We emerge from the gloomy season to experience a complete visual transformation.

Let the flora inspire you and open your heart to joy and human connection as you jump into Spring by dancing to rhythm & grooves pressed like a flower into midcentury vintage vinyl:

R&B / Soul
Latin Grooves
Motown
Tropical rhythms
Groovy oldies
and other tunes to make you swing towards Spring!
Rarities & Familiar Favorites

All spun by your host DJ Action Slacks

Think FLOWER POWER as you bring your spring with you by wearing SPRING-colored and flower-inspired outfits!

Also included during this event - the Dance Hall of Flame inductions of a few music-makers I associate with the sounds of Spring. Their songs are like a melodious "miracle grow", sending our hearts into bloom. Ok, perhaps the language is a little flowery. In all sincerity, this music makes my heart come alive, and I hope it will do the same for you : Yma Sumac, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente!

Arrive with an open mind, open heart, and willingness to learn WHILE having fun.

21+
Sliding scale at the door $10 - $20 You can pay cash or Venmo
Like most of my dance parties, this party is open to all kind-hearted people, but is geared toward the Portland LGBTQmunity & its allies.

MonsterBox Comedy, Portland's hit standup comedy show, returns to Portland’s Alberta Street Pub, Thursday, May 22nd at 8pm and Salem’s Infinity Room, Friday, May 23rd at 7pm with headliner Subhah Agarwal (Amazon, Comedy Central,TruTV)! 

TICKETS: Portland and Salem

About the headliner:

Subhah Agarwal is a standup comedian, writer and actor based in Los Angeles. Subhah has written for Netflix’s “Arsenio! Live,” “The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, and "Comedy Knockout" on TruTv, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand up comedy clubs across the country. If you don't want to leave your couch, you can stream her debut Comedy Dynamics special “Airport Pigeon” on  Amazon Prime or her album “Dog Show” released with Blonde Medicine Records. You can see her late night debut on NBC’s "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." She also had a supporting lead role in the movie “Plan B,” appeared on Season Three of HBO's "Westworld", “General Hospital,” on TruTv's sketch comedy "Friends of the People", and as herself on MTV2, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live.

Joining Subhah is another monster lineup of hilarious comedians, including: 

Danny Meyerend!

Dylan Jenkins (PDX only)!

Dianna Potter (PDX only)!

Emma Jonas! (Salem only)

Katie Nguyen! (Salem only)!

Phil Schallberger (Salem only)!

Hosted by Adam Pasi and Imani!

With music by DJ Klyph and DJ Ambush, the dynamic, hip-hop DJing duo of No Requests!

About MonsterBox Comedy: MonsterBox Comedy is produced by Jason Lamb, formerly of the standup show Minority Retort, and continues to be inspired by its co-founder, the late Raishawn Wickwire, renowned for producing the popular comedy show No Pun Intendo. The show’s goal is to bring together the best of local and national comedic talent, offering a fresh, hilarious and diverse comedy experiences that push the boundaries of standup and delivers unforgettable performances.

Follow @monsterboxcomedy for updates about upcoming shows and more!