Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up artsy events around Portland this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a comedy performance to a painting class.
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Laughs At The Abbey
From the event description:
Reserve your tickets for this one-night-only event with K-VON, the world's most famous half-Persian comedian. K-VON was a semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing;" has been featured on Netflix, MTV and Showtime; was a comic on The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour with Moz Jobrani; is the writer and director of the acclaimed documentary "Nowruz: Lost & Found;" has millions of views on YouTube; and is on tour with his new book "Once You Go Persian."
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Alberta Abbey, 126 N.E. Alberta St.
Price: $15 (General Admission); $35 (VIP)
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Ivan Amodei: 'Secrets & Illusions'
From the event description:
If you've managed to bamboozle Penn & Teller on live TV and get a cool "FU" trophy, you've obviously got some magic chops. But Ivan Amodei has more than a few tricks up his sleeve. He's a master entertainer who's devised an elegant, engaging production that tells an inspiring story — all accompanied by his signature solo cellist. See the show at the state-of-the-art Newmark Theatre, and treat yourself to pre-dinner drinks and dinner at the Art Bar.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway
Price: $35 - $70
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Mortified Portland
From the event description:
Come see the show that will make you laugh, cry and cringe. An amazing cast of Portlanders are ready to share their shame on stage in the live show featured in The Mortified Podcast and the Netflix documentaries "Mortified Nation" and "The Mortified Guide."
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m.
Where: Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland, OR 97211
Price: $18
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Fake Radio Presents: A Live Recreation of Lux Radio Theater's 'The Maltese Falcon'
From the event description:
It's been called the greatest noir story of all time. In 1941, Humphrey Bogart and Mart Astor lit up the screen with John Huston's masterpiece "The Maltese Falcon." 76 years later, Fake Radio is thrilled to recreate that entire 1943 CBS radio broadcast — commercials and all — with our special guest star Lynne Stewart. Stewart is best known from her recurring roles on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Peewee's Playhouse."
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m.
Where: The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97201
Price: $20
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55% Off Painting Class at Vine Gogh Artist Bar & Studio
From the Vine Gogh Artist Bar & Studio deal description:
Class participants paint their own masterpieces with step-by-step instruction.
Where: Vine Gogh Artist Bar & Studio, 6802 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Westmoreland
Price: $63 (55% discount off regular price)
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