What is more Portland than a theater in the back of a coffee shop?! Great venue for intimate plays…read more Really enjoyed myself. Definitely recommend folks support this great theater. Actors were super talented. Stage manager was funny and informative.

The Backdoor Theatre is located, as it sounds, in the backdoor to a coffee shop on Hawthorne. And…read moreof course, it's tiny, with bench seating and fold out chairs. But somehow it manages to have some of the best theatre in Portland. Shows have minimal props and focus largely on the acting and the script. It's refreshing to see a bare bones play that hits you just right, and it puts some of the larger theatre companies in town, with light tricks and major props and scenes, to shame.

First time kit randomly chose this place to hit up. Live band was amazing bartender was nice and…read moreeasy to talk to. Didn't try the food but there were lots of options to choose from. Will be back!

Service was excellent, drinks were good, and it has great easy vibe. We've been several times and…read morealways have a great time.

We love that this theater offers a variety of older favorites and hidden gems, and some new…read morereleases. The tickets are reasonably priced, as well as is the concessions. We drive out here from Gresham to see movies because we love the retro vibes, and the flying pie pizza! I will also say that the advertisements played before the movie feel very community oriented.

The Academy is currently showing a charming mix of first run and classic content, so there's…read moresomething for everyone. The ads for local businesses and trailers are shown at a mercifully moderate volume, and everything starts on time. We had a nice choice of drinks, served in sturdy plastic cups that fit beautifully in the cupholders. The Academy is a great neighborhood business - when our movie was over, we found the rear section of the lobby occupied by a pop-up with local artists displaying their creations. This section of Montavilla seems to be undergoing a renaissance for places to enjoy food and drinks. I suspect the Academy is the kind of anchor business that deserves credit for establishing a sense of place.

Forrest Gump could have said the Wanderlust Circus is like a box of chocolates you never know what…read moreyou're going to get. It's never the same, and that's what makes it so damn fun! We go every chance we get and are always surprised and entertained. Love the live music of 3 legged Torso and special guests (sometimes it's even a marching band) but they always kick a__! William Batty the MC is witty and funny. The acts are skilled, entertaining, sometimes cringe worthy, amazing and beautiful. The Umbrella Festival a 4 day extravaganza is not to be missed. It's a grab bag of entertainment. The themed shows A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, Mothers Day, Adult Cabaret they're all fun! We bring out of town friends, relatives of all ages, and even the uptight curmudgeonly types here -and they all have a a great time!

Yowser, only one review? The Wanderlust Circus is the most amazing, bizarre, astounding thing…read moreyou'll see in Portland all year! Every performance is different, so giving the details won't do much good. The bottom line is this -- if you are interested in and open to an over-the-top spectacle of performance art, aerial dance, and circus performance (the stuff that doesn't involve animals), then you won't see much better. It's a carnival atmosphere, so perhaps not for the truly meek, but really worthwhile for almost everyone. Highly recommended!

This fine establishment is "Old Portland" and my friends and I continue to visit. Is it fancy,…read morehipster, annoyed transpants in the room, nope and I like that. The decor hasn't changed much over the years, there are some pool tables and darts to play, and the food and drinks are super affordable. There was a coffee cocktail special for only 6 bucks and the bartender said he make a fresh pot of coffee without batting an eye. I was shocked that the food menu was really affordable and it reminded of the prices before inflation hit the city to the core. I went with I liked and got the fried rice with bbq pork and kung pao combo plate for only 11 bucks. My friends shared the buu buu platter and some drinks. Tall Boy Busch can only 2 bucks and yes, go old school! The buu buu platter has a great variety of appetizers and a stone fire in the middle to toast the beef sticks and pork. My plate arrived and I was all smiles as it came with what I wanted. The food was seasoned just right and the complimentary sauces are always a nice touch. We chatted for a while and had another round of drinks. The staff was great and very hospitable. I will be back again and again, cheers!

Came here before a flight to get some breakfast. The server was very insistent on getting my ID and…read moretook it to the back to validate it? I'm flattered I guess. The interaction with her was pretty straightforward until my friend who frequents here showed up and some personality came with the familiarity. The bar is very divey. I got the chicken fried steak. It was pretty dry and unmemorable. My partner got the Denver omelette and she said she enjoyed it. My friend got the club and she continues to come back so they must be doing something right!

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the sexy, sultry Argentine tango...this is the place to…read morelearn. Don't confuse this with ballroom tango.....and this dance is not for people with space issues. Argentine tango is danced in a "close embrace". So bring breath mints and wear deodorant. I've taken tango classes at several locations and found that Alex does an excellent job of teaching this dance, and explaining the nuances of the tango. There are quite a few beginning classes here to choose from. (If you love Argentine tango there is opportunity to dance every night of the week in Portland!)

This has to be one of the coolest spots in Portland. I cannot believe I'm only the second person to…read morewrite a review, but tangueros seem to spend every spare moment either practicing or talking about shoes, so maybe they just haven't gotten around to it yet. For Tango, this is the place. Many (if not all) of Portland's best dancers can be seen here and the floor energy on a good night feels like it's coming up from the floorboards. If you dance tango, you need to go here. Alex Krebs (the owner) creates a really great ambiance and has weekly classes for those who want to learn Argentine Tango. But, as the other reviewer stated, this is a dance in close embrace, so you'll be spending time in close contact with other people's body. Be prepared!

Always amazing - great framed and affordable. I have been going here for a number of years.read more

I've taken two pieces here to be framed and the service has been impeccable both times. The owner…read moregenuinely cares about the piece you're bringing him, is happy to help pick out the best frame and matting, and finishes when he says he will. I'm very pleased with how both pieces have turned out; they've been given conservation level attention.

Taking Mia's dance classes makes me feel so joyful! I remember going to class on a day that I…read morewasn't feeling great, and feeling so uplifted after Mia's class. Mia is always positive and energetic. Her happiness is contagious. She's a fabulous dancer. The class is a really good workout; a lot of cardio. After you jump up and down in class so much you feel you really get in your workout for the week. I have also taken an online class from Mia recently and it was great as well! I highly recommend taking Mia's class in any capacity.

Hooooooo boy, do I have good news for you. Do you like to move your body? And have fun? And sweat!…read more(You're gonna sweat. It's gonna be sweaty) Then you're gonna wanna pop on by. I mean this. I don't have a fancy fitness watch so I can't tell you how many calories I burn per class but I CAN tell you it's the best way in the whole world to start a Sunday. She's also on ClassPass! But it's super easy to just pop in and pay. There's NO judgment. I don't just mean from Mia, you know how in other dance classes there's that really snotty girl who thinks she's better than you and makes you feel awful for even showing up? (See: why I stopped going to tap class down the street) It's not like that here! Other pros: Parking Beautiful space Dan the DJ busts out some sweet lighting tricks if you're lucky Just do it!!