Laugh Basement, our weekly stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher and DJ Bholt, is back with headliner Shain Brenden!
Shain is a comedian, writer and actor originally from Millington, Tennessee. His album “Either Way, Pretty Funny” debuted at #2 on iTunes from Blonde Medicine Records.
He’s been featured on the wildly popular Don’t Tell Comedy stand-up series and can be heard regularly on Netflix is a Joke radio on Sirius XM. While making the rounds in comedy festivals like High Plains, 10,000 Laughs, Laughing Skull, San Francisco Sketchfest and Limestone Comedy Fest, Shain was also crowned Portland’s Funniest Person in 2022 at Helium Comedy Club.
Monday’s lineup also includes comedians David Tveite, Simon Gibson, Jacob Chalk, Andrea Joseph, Jamie Carbone and Jordan Casner! $10

Our January Tuesday residency is a dancefloor burning good time-- perfect for these chilly eves! BHP is a live electronic band led by extraordinary bassist, Brett McConnell. They explore various aspects of EDM with room for live band improvisation. Don't miss out! $5

Join us as we host the Kerns Neighborhood Association's musical fundraiser! The KNA has lined up a fine bill of local musicians and tonight's proceeds go to the Association's general fund, which is used to promote neighborhood activities and nourish our community. Bands slated to perform include The Barefoot Block Band, Vaeda Vision and Doc Woods! Sliding scale donations!

Walk down any street in Portland and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom. Recently relocated from Sao Paulo, the duo has developed a cult following in Portland for their high energy performance and music. This will be a good time! $10

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s.

Take the sultry vibe of the Latin American Tropics, combine with the rhythm of India (“Taal”) and stir into Tropitaal, a Desi/Latine Soundclash where the hottest club sounds from India and Latin America go head to head in an all-night dance-off of epic proportions. $12

Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $10

Our January Tuesday residency is a dancefloor burning good time-- perfect for these chilly eves! BHP is a live electronic band led by extraordinary bassist, Brett McConnell. They explore various aspects of EDM with room for live band improvisation. Don't miss out! $5

Thirsty City is our monthly beats showcase. Hosted by Slurgeon, the night features 5 of the city's best producer/dj's unveiling their newest tracks. $10

It's Last Thursday and that means another grand art opening at the goodfoot! Jason Brown, our in-house curator, has lined up a great show featuring the works of Alan Bennet, Erik Bengston and Mismosta. All art is available for purchase but you're welcome to swing by just to peruse with a drink in hand. Free!

Jack McGrane Band is an all-star jam project featuring members of PDX stalwarts Bodhi Mojo and The Supernatural Beavers. Kicking the night off is fiery Americana band, Eel Salad! $10

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s

Jujuba plays ridiculously danceable Afrobeat and Juju music. The ten-piece ensemble features Nigerian Master Talking Drum legend, Nojeem Lasisi, a world-class West African and Cuban percussion section, a blazing horn section, and a funky electric rhythm section. $15

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $10

We're stoked to have bluegrass wonders, Band of Comerados, holding down our February Tuesday residency! From their inception around campfire jams, Band of Comerados has come a long way. Earning their stripes at dive bars, breweries, block parties, and house concerts in their hometown of Portland, Oregon, the band began to get a foothold in some of the city’s finest venues, like Laurelthirst, White Eagle, Goodfoot, Aladdin Theatre, Wonder Ballroom, Mississippi Studios and more. Expanding their fanbase, they traveled up and down the West Coast from Southern California to Northern Washington, and east through Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Festival appearances include What the Festival!?, Beltane Music Festival, 4 Peaks Music Festival, Northwest String Summit, Gem & Jam, Homegrown Gorge and others. $5

Brothers Jam is an all-star collective of PDX greats who play extended versions of tunes by The Grateful Dead, Daniel Lanois, Talking Heads, Bob Dylan and other heavy hitters. Tonight's band includes extraordinary guitarist Dan Balmer, as well as horns, and should not be missed. These brothers can play their asses off! $10

Wrath of Kahn brings the Jerry Garcia Band vibe from beyond the final frontier. Featuring Garcia Birthday Band's Justin John on Guitar, Rich Landar on keys, Mike Team on bass, and Murray Gusseck on drums! $8

Dance and party to classic funk, soul, disco, jazz and various funky jams, skillfully mixed by resident DJ’s Mr Jeigh and Magneto. $10

Jay Si Proof is an explosion of funk with unhinged, audacious, and joyous energy! There are no walls between performer and audience at a Jay Si Proof show, there are no boundaries between acquaintances, friends and strangers. Teetering between funk anthems, entirely improvised disco bangers, and sentimental lo-fi grooves, Jay Si Proof is as much an experience as it is a concert.

The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor. $10

Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $10

We're stoked to have bluegrass wonders, Band of Comerados, holding down our February Tuesday residency! From their inception around campfire jams, Band of Comerados has come a long way. Earning their stripes at dive bars, breweries, block parties, and house concerts in their hometown of Portland, the band began to get a foothold in some of the city’s finest venues, like Laurelthirst, White Eagle, Goodfoot, Aladdin Theatre, Wonder Ballroom, Mississippi Studios and more. Expanding their fanbase, they traveled up and down the West Coast from Southern California to Northern Washington, and east through Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Festival appearances include What the Festival!?, Beltane Music Festival, 4 Peaks Music Festival, Northwest String Summit, Gem & Jam, Homegrown Gorge and others. $5

One Way Out PDX is Portland's 8-member powerhouse celebration of the music of the Allman Brothers Band. Using the music of the ABB as a launching pad, every performance by One Way Out is an improvisational journey, capturing the energy, chemistry, and virtuosity of one of the best live bands ever. $15. Pre-sale tickets available at www.eventbrite.com .

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s. $10

Boston's The Jauntee is an electrifying and genre-blending musical ensemble that has captivated audiences with their unique and dynamic sound. Formed in 2010, the band has been pushing the boundaries of improvisational music, combining elements of jazz, funk, rock, and psychedelic jams to create a sonic experience like no other.

Bodhi Mojo is a psychedelic, five-piece jam band rooted in the good feels. Characterized by mind-bending jams and heartfelt songwriting, they never play the same show twice and leave you yearning for more. $15

Help us celebrate our birthday with the astounding Patterns Fly! Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass, heavy funk and experimental electronic-tinged jazz. $15