Upcoming shows
“At Kickstand you can see some of the city’s weirdest, most endearing standups and improvisers doing what they do best, in a venue whose strange, scrappy hospitality has never quite been matched.
- Megan Burbank (Willamette Week)
UPCOMING Shows
Type of Show
The Velodrome Feat: Heaven’s Gate
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome: feat. THE KNOCKOUTS
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome FEAT: good bones
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome Feat: PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome FEAT: good bones
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome: feat. THE KNOCKOUTS
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome Feat: Heaven’s Gate
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 5:45pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome Feat: PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome FEAT: good bones
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome: feat. THE KNOCKOUTS
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome Feat: Heaven’s Gate
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome Feat: PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
Featuring our rotating VELODROME anchor teams!!
THE KNOCKOUTS
HEAVEN'S GATE
GOOD BONES
PARTY STORE
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!
The Velodrome feat. Kickstand CVLT
The Velodrome is a weekly improv showcase of Portland’s hottest indie teams, anchored by a rotating headliner!!
This week it's a Kickstand Faculty takeover! The teachers are here to play!
The Velodrome is the LONGEST RUNNING indie improv show in PDX!! Which means its güd!!
WHEN: Thursdays // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy, 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
TICKETS: $10 Pre-sale / $15 @ Door / Sliding Scale + PWYW available
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.
Kickstand IMPROV JAM
Kickstand Comedy invites all PDX improv students and performers to our in-person improv Jam!! Hosted by a rotating crew of Kickstand teams.
An inclusive, supportive and fun place to stretch those scene work muscles and get in some sweet sweet improv reps!!
Improv Jams are a great way to skill build and meet new folks.
We can't wait to see your faces!!
WHEN: Sundays| Warm ups at 5:30pm | Jam at 6:00pm
WHERE: Kickstand Comedy (1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
COST: Suggested $5-$10 // PWYW Tickets.
**This Improv Jam is not a show, if you attend please plan to perform
** All skill levels welcome - this event is open to any one with previous longform improv experience
Secret Aardvark Show
🌶️ hot comedy from 30+ of Portland’s best improvisers. Hosted weekly by a TOTALLY SECRET guest host!! Every Thursday @9pm!!Past guests have included David Lynch, Notable Ghosts, High School Theater Students, Tinder Dracula, Waluigi, and many more... Who's tonight's guest? Well... that's the secret!! Shhhhhh...
Secret Aardvark is a late-night cult comedy institution - a who's who of PDX comedy with guaranteed laughs hosted by a secret guest so hot and spicy we named ourselves after our favorite local hot sauce... SECRET AARDVARK!!