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MonsterBox Comedy, Portland's hit standup comedy show, returns to Alberta Street Pub, Thursday, July 31st at 8pm with headliner Raphael Chestang (Netflix, CBS, ABC, Dropout)!
About the headliner:
Raphael Chestang is a comedian, actor and writer seen on Netflix, CBS, ABC, and the streaming service, Dropout. Some of his credits include Young Sheldon, The G Word With Adam Conover, 9-1-1, and Pretty Smart.
Before touring the country as a standup comic, Raphael was a CollegeHumor cast member from 2017-2020 where he wrote and starred in hundreds of viral videos, including those featuring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and John Cena.
Joining Raphael is another hilarious lineup of comedians, including:
Jaren George!
Danny Meyerend!
David Tveite!
Andy Iwancio!
Hosted by Adam Pasi and Imani!
With music by DJ Klyph and DJ Ambush, the dynamic, hip-hop DJing duo of No Requests!
Advance tickets $15/ $18 at the door.
21+ only. Alberta Street is located at 1036 NE Alberta Street, Portland, 97211.
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 on Instagram for updates about upcoming shows and more!
Late Lyrics brought to you by @NexxtUp.Ent is a Portland based hip hop open mic, providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talents and take center stage. Hosted by comedian and rapper Shrista, this high-energy, culture-driven open mic has been a cornerstone of the city’s hip-hop scene since 2018. It’s more than a show — it’s a networking hub. Link up with other artists, Hosts, DJs, producers, promoters and more! Plus, connect with sponsors offering exclusive deals on beats, video services, and professional photography — all tailored to support independent artists.
Show Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am | 21+
Tickets: $10 online | $12 at the door
🔥 This Month’s Special Guests:
🎤 Nappy
🎙️ Hosted by: Shrista (comedian + rapper)🎧 Music by: DJ Coldle’Roy
💥 Proudly Partnered with: Black Pioneers, Casso Dinero, Rigo, Planet Digital, Pretty Dope Xperience, Spin 503, Token, Laced Up PDX, DJ Klyph, MusicPortland.
🎙️ Live Recording of the Klyph Notes Podcast
Presented by KlyphWorks
Join DJ Klyph for a special live edition of the Klyph Notes Podcast featuring Portland-based filmmaker Devin Boss — a visual storyteller known for capturing authentic narratives that uplift Black culture and community through film.
🗓️ Saturday, August 2nd
📍 Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
🎧 Part of the Black Podcast Festival PDX
🎟 No Cover | 👥 All Ages Welcome
Be part of the conversation as we explore creativity, culture, and purpose through Devin’s lens. Pull up and experience the Klyph Notes Podcast live and in the moment.
All Ages // August 6th - 10th // Screenings $10 & up
Get Connected to a Whole New World of Film!
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology (PFCAT for short) will be held at OMSI August 6th-10th.
This 5-day independent film festival includes animation as well as visionary cinema from around the world. All screenings and events before 5pm are designed for all ages. Over 170 films from more than 30 countries will be screened. The event also includes dome film screenings, VR showcases, parties, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and panels. The festival will conclude with a party and award ceremony in OMSI’s Theory restaurant.
Screenings are $12 adults, $11 seniors, and $10 youth with $2 off for OMSI members. More information along with film details and trailers available at www.pdxfestofcinema.com.
Festival Trailer link: https://youtu.be/E649LKhjlCk
Direct link to tickets: https://omsi.edu/events/pfcat/
WHERE - The World Famous Kenton Club
ADMISSION - Sliding Scale - $10 - $20 (cash or Venmo)
21+
All Agees // 4 PM Doors 5:30 PM Show // Tickets $50 and up
The Infamous Stringdusters
The Infamous Stringdusters are a celebrated American
progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship,
innovative arrangements, and genre-blending style. The GRAMMY®
Award-winning Americana quintet—Andy Falco [guitar], Chris Pandolfi
[banjo], Andy Hall [dobro], Jeremy Garrett [fiddle], and Travis Book
[double bass]—have musical influences that truly run the gamut, but
their common denominator is certainly bluegrass— the sound that has in
essence defined the course of their career.
The Infamous Stringdusters stand out as the rare group who can team up with contemporary artists on late night television one night and headline the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre the next, and have recently emerged as proprietors behind their newly found independent record label, Americana Vibes.
Manifesting an actual flock of impassioned fandom, much like those who paved the road before them, the band have attracted a faithful international audience that continues to grow. Moreover, their powerful music and performances paved the way for a GRAMMY® Award win in the category of “Best Bluegrass Album” for 2017’s Laws of Gravity, and a number of International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) in a variety of categories. Known for their energetic live shows and improvisational prowess, The Infamous Stringdusters continue to push the boundaries of bluegrass while honoring its roots, captivating audiences across the country and around the world.
Leftover Salmon
Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon.
Since their earliest days as a forward thinking, progressive bluegrass band who had the guts to add drums to the mix and who was unafraid to stir in any number of highly combustible styles into their ever evolving sound, to their role as a pioneer of the modern jamband scene, to their current status as elder-statesmen of the scene who cast a huge influential shadow over every festival they play, Leftover Salmon has been a crucial link in keeping alive the traditional music of the past while at the same time pushing that sound forward with their own weirdly, unique style.
The band now features a lineup that has been together longer than any other in Salmon history and is one of the strongest the legendary band has ever assembled. Built around the core of founding members Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman, the band is now powered by banjo-wiz Andy Thorn and driven by the steady rhythm section of bassist Greg Garrison, drummer Alwyn Robinson, and dobro player & keyboardist Jay Starling.
The current lineup is continuing the long, storied history of Salmon which found them first emerging from the progressive bluegrass world and coming of age as one the original jam bands, before rising to become architects of what has become known as Jamgrass and helping to create a landscape where bands schooled in the traditional rules of bluegrass can break free of those bonds through nontraditional instrumentation and an innate ability to push songs in new psychedelic directions live.
Salmon is a band who for more than thirty years has never stood still; they are constantly changing, evolving, and inspiring. If someone wanted to understand what Americana music is they could do no better than to go to a Leftover Salmon show, where they effortlessly glide from a bluegrass number born on the front porch, to the down-and-dirty Cajun swamps with a stop on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, to the hallowed halls of the Ryman in Nashville, before firing one up in the mountains of Colorado.
The electrifying “Star Awards” at this year’s PDX HIP HOP WEEK, honoring a decade of hip hop culture in Oregon! This momentous celebration will take place at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, a fitting venue for such a historical occasion. Featuring legendary hip hop pioneer Cool Nutz, alongside captivating performances by Karma Rivera, Majik9, Mighty, Jae Lava, D•T, King Thayo, Sayu, Jumbo, DJ Avelanche, DJ O.G.TOO, the talented Manifest Dance Agency, and special surprise guests! The heart of the celebration is to honor individuals from various elements of hip hop, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the culture’s growth outside of industry protocols. These honorees have and are paving the way for future generations to thrive. The event will be skillfully hosted by Trail Blazers DJ and PDX HIP HOP Week Co-Founder DJ O.G.ONE, alongside the charismatic radio personality DJ Klyph. Together, they will keep the energy high and the audience engaged throughout the celebration. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a milestone event celebrating ten years of PDX HIP HOP Week, where culture, community, and artistry come together for a night of inspiration and joy!
*Vendor/Art Showcase from 3 PM – 5 PM, show starts at 5 PM
21+ // Doors 7 PM // $12 DoS
DJ Wednesday spinning tunes before, during and after the show. An evening filled with post-punk, shoegaze an darkwave in partnership with XRAY FM
Shadowlands – Dark postpunk dreamscapes by members of Murderbait and former members of Phantom Lights and the Minds. Post-punk, dark-wave, shoegaze, from Portland Oregon.
Kallai – formed in the summer of 2023 by members of Trance to the Sun, Luscious Apparatus and Lost Echoes. While inspired by the post-punk, shoegaze and doom acts of the past few decades, Kallai’s perspective is evolving with those scenes and seeking to spin sounds that unfold throughout time. Portland, Oregon
Hawks Do Not Share is dream-pop band from Portland, Oregon.
Denver-based lyricist and producer Deca brings the Growing Young Tour to Portland for a night of thought-provoking rhymes and immersive beats. Catch him live on Wednesday, September 10th at Twilight Café, delivering cuts from his latest project alongside fan favorites that showcase his signature blend of introspection and boom bap.
Featuring special guests:
Spinitch – bringing raw energy and lyrical sharpness
No Requests DJs – setting the vibe with Golden Era heat and head-nod classics
📍 Twilight Café
🕢 Doors at 7:30 PM
🎟️ $15 Adv / $18 Door
🔞 21+ only
Pull up early, catch the full lineup, and tap in with real ones.
🎤 It’s not just a show—it’s a vibe.
SATURDAY LINEUP
Aminé
Amaarae
Zack Fox (DJ Set)
Chlothegod
SUNDAY LINEUP
Thundercat
Smino
MIKE
Donta
Mammoth NW Presents:
Oddisee – The Good Fight 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Friday, October 10th, 2025 8:00PM
Hawthorne Theatre
21 & Over only with valid photo ID