Portland Queer Comedy Festival

The Portland Queer Comedy Festival is an annual five-day comedy festival that takes place in Portland, Oregon.[1][2][3] Multiple venues are used throughout the festival's stretch, and upwards of 50 comedians perform.[4][5][6] Comics such as Bruce Villanch, Irene Tu, Mary Jane French, Danielle Radford,[7] Guy Branum,[8] Jeffery Jay,[9][10] Corina Lucas,[11] Scott Thompson,[12] and James Adomian have participated.[13][14][15] Drag queens such as Valerie DeVille and Bolivia Carmicheals have hosted bingo games as part of the fest.[16]

Background

The festival was founded in 2017 by comedian Belinda Carroll[17][18] and entertainment venue owner Andy Barrett, both queer activists.[19][20][21][22]

The fest includes traditional standup showcases, industry panels, podcasts, drag bingo, parody game shows, and strip shows.[23][24][25]

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