Meanwhile, the timing is not lost on its founders. “Trump’s in office,” says Carroll. “It’s time to override all the bullshit.” – Portland Monthlyhttps://www.pdxmonthly.com/articles/2017/6/12/portland-gets-its-first-ever-queer-comedy-festival
What is very important, though, is that it is actual queer people who are writing the jokes, and skewering the bullshit. We’ve had enough years of having other people speak over us or, sometimes even worse, on behalf of us. – Curvehttp://www.curvemag.com/Events/Its-Funny-Because-Its-True-Portland-Queer-Comedy-Festival-1934/#.WTojSCadsXE.facebook
“Within my act, I talk a lot about girlfriends, ex-girlfriends, dating and sex,” Carroll said. “But my experiences are universal. In essence: Everybody is having trouble on Tinder.”https://www.usatoday.com/pages/interactives/faces-of-lgbtq-pride-month-2018/#/?_k=1ffeao
the Portland Queer Comedy Festival is a pretty big dealhttps://www.portlandmercury.com/there-s-a-new-queer-in-town/2018/06/13/20566397/queer-comedy-in-portland-is-thriving-and-hilarious
This fest is something to be proud about.https://www.portlandmercury.com/events/21237332/portland-queer-comedy-festival
"There are all kinds of specific festivals. Why isn't there an all-queer festival?"https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2018/07/portland_queer_comedy_festival_2018.html
6/8 Jennifer Lanier and Maggie Maye
http://xray.fm/broadcasts/177746/6 Jenna Vesper and Robby Hoffman
http://xray.fm/broadcasts/17744PORTLAND QUEER COMEDY FESTIVAL (JULY 13-16) 30 SEC 6-8-17
PORTLAND QUEER COMEDY FESTIVAL (JULY 13-16) 60 SEC 6-8-17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 1, 2019
Belinda Carroll
Andy Barrett
Dates: July 17th- 21st, 2019
Venues:
Website: portlandqueercomedyfestival.com
Now in our third year, Portland Queer Comedy Festival is a first of its kind, multi-day, multi-venue queer-performer focused comedy festival. Portland Queer Comedy Festival is a collaboration between Andy Barrett, owner of Funhouse Lounge and Belinda Carroll; a long-time queer activist, writer, actress and stand-up comedian.
Featuring 5 stages and over 40 comics, Portland Queer Comedy Festival aims to bring the best and brightest talent in international LGBTQ stand-up comedy to a beautiful, diverse and inclusive Portland, Oregon; while giving back to the local community that supports us through non-profit initiatives. The venues are conveniently located to one another creating a fun pub-crawl atmosphere.
We have invited some of our favorite comics including the legendary Scott Thompson!
We’ve booked the best original voices in the country including local and regional favorites. Past line-ups have included; Whitney Streed (Bridgetown, Portlandia), Corina Lucas (WW’s Funniest 5) D. Martin Austin (NW Black Comedy Festival, Portland Mercury), Chris Ettrick (Comic Strip, Microsoft VR).
A full line-up, show information, and ticketing is available on our website at portlandqueercomedyfestival.com
Incorporating proven Funhouse Lounge formatted shows such as Comic Strip, Imma Leave You With This and SMUT; we will also be bringing special guest shows such as Erin Foley’s podcast “Sports without Balls” and Seattle’s wild “Safeword ” hosted by Bobby Higley; as well as traditional comedy showcases! This year we are so excited to bring the legendary Scott Thompson fpr Kids In The Hall presenting “A Special Night with Buddy Cole” on Wednesday July 17th, 2019 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm at Curious Comedy Theater!
Passes are on sale May 15th at portlandqueercomedyfestival.com A general pass for four days is $70 with other pass options available.