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Portland Queer Arts is an arts organization that lifts up and celebrates Portland’s queer artists, advocates, and allies.

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So much fun Saturday night watching the 3rd Annual Portland Queer Arts Spectacular | The World We Create presented by @pdxpqa with Artist Director @danyoswitzer (so proud of you Daniel 💕)

Such fantastic performances full of heart 💗

#pdxqueer #pdxart #showtime taken in The Alberta Rose Theatre by @pdxpqa

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That’s a wrap on another Spectacular year! Thank you to all of our talented artists: @binkyeebellflower, @austin_chevalierbowles, @thepoetladyrose, @obscurafoxburlesque, @makonkeys, @lav_flowfire, @stellanspinsfire, @poorjoel, @lifeisbeardful, @spanotap, @jack_dickastrap, @6.peice_chicken.mic_nobody, and @mosspaw_photography! Our third annual Spectacular was truly beautiful with each of your stories of the World We Create together. As always, we could not have done the show without our talented Production Manager, @kikipdx_, our amazing Stage Manager @_colin_james, and our incredible stage hands, Ava Schmidt, @_competent_annika, Mia Webster, and @clock.hart. And a special thanks to @danyoswitzer for leading this year’s show with kindness, love, and generosity. We hope to see you all again soon! taken in The Alberta Rose Theatre by @pdxpqa

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We’re SO excited to be supporting @pdxpqa’s Queer Arts Spectacular for the THIRD year in a row! We’ll be there! Will YOU?! Come to @albertarose.theatre this weekend to be queer AND spectacular at the Queer Arts Spectacular! taken in The Alberta Rose Theatre by @pdxpqa

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Here's a lil recap video of everything so far...

Hope to see yall at the show tmrw 👉👈

🗣️ September 19th and 20th!

#portlandevents #queerportland #albertarosetheatre #portland #lgbtqevents taken in The Alberta Rose Theatre by @pdxpqa

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Catch a sneak peak of the 3rd Annual Portland Queer Arts Spectacular - and get your tickets now! The show is on this Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Alberta Rose Theater.

Don't let cost be a barrier - thanks to our funders we are able to offer pay-what-you-can pricing so no one will be turned away!

Link to tickets in our bio. by @pdxpqa

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This weekend, Alberta Rose Theatre will be blessed with a kaleidoscope of queer talent at the Portland Queer Arts Spectacular. 🌈✨

I can’t wait to share the stage with these beautiful, brilliant performers and celebrate the art, joy, and love that make our community so special.

The love is pure. The heart is sure. And the stage is ready. 💖

Check out @pdxpqa for ticket info.
📸 @gregparkinsonphoto

#PortlandQueerArts #QueerArtist #AsianDragQueen #Portland #PDXevents taken in The Alberta Rose Theatre by @pdxpqa

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One of our Judges for the Karaoke Week MAIN EVENT! John Perry! Founder of @pdxpqa

He shall be one of the judges deciding who proceeds to the next round! He doesn't have any particular karaoke spots he goes to cause he's got a whole set up at home but he's a talent agency of sorts so he knows talent when he sees it. He literally throws huge productions every year, like the spectacular this weekend, gotta go see it, it's on the 19th and 20th. They got rope dart people, flying cube people, the whole 9 yards🤌. As for the karaoke main event, tix are in bio!!

#portlandkaraoke #queerarts #portlandtalent #pdxevents #pdxkaraoke taken in Portland, Oregon by @pdxpqa

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13 days ago

Press week! We in the news!🗣️💅

Leading up our show on the 19th and 20th at @albertarose.theatre we got a news segment we were able to talk a bit more in depth about what this show is going to look like as well as a lil bit of foreshadowing for what's to come in the show! Shout out @binkyeebellflower our host and @danyoswitzer the artistic director for goin out to speak with them. And also @makonkeys and @thepoetladyrose for giving them a performance!

#Portlandnews #newspdx #news #queerportland #queernews taken in Portland, Oregon by @pdxpqa

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🎤 Artist Spotlight: Joel Turner 🎩

Meet Joel Turner—a dazzling new addition to Portland’s queer arts scene! After nearly a decade charming crowds (and breaking hearts) in Orlando, Joel brings his signature camp, wit, and cabaret magic to PDX. Raised in Oklahoma and trained in Musical Theatre at Oklahoma City University, Joel’s love for all things theatrical runs deep. From original characters to unforgettable Fringe shows, his performances are pure queer joy.

Don’t miss your chance to experience Joel live at the Third Annual Portland Queer Arts Spectacular! Join us September 19 & 20 at the @albertarose.theatre for two nights of vibrant artistry and community.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at the link in our bio. #PortlandQueerArts #QueerArtists #PDXEvents #QueerJoy #PortlandArts by @pdxpqa

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Introducing THE POET LADY ROSE 🌹!!
@thepoetladyrose

In this video we explore a little bit of their backstory on how they got into poetry and the different between a page poet and someone who actually performs it. Come see them perform some of their best work on September 19th and 20th! Tix in Bio!

#portlandevents #poetry #poetryportland #pdxpoetry #poet taken in Portland, Oregon by @pdxpqa

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*Starts this Saturday!* The Portland Queer Arts Spectacular is Portland Queer Arts Foundation's flagship annual event—a multidisciplinary live stage production. Each year, the Spectacular centers a unifying theme and curated artistic vision, bringing together Portland's most exciting queer talent for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and celebration.⁠
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Under the artistic direction of Daniel Switzer, the 2026 Spectacular includes a diverse gathering of artists across dance, vocal performance, spoken word, drag, original music, and beyond, each bringing their own answer to the same essential question.⁠
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🎤: Portland Queer Arts Spectacular⁠
📍: The Alberta Rose Theatre⁠
📅: September 19th - 20th taken in The Alberta Rose Theatre by @pdxpqa

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Introducing Stellan @stellanspinsfire !!!

Let's check out this firebending Rope darting legend as they break it down for us! Stellan and Lav have a must watch routine on the spectacular Sept 19 and 20th! Check um out! Tix in Bio!

#queerportland #pdx #ropedart #pdxtalent #lgbtqevents taken in Reed College by @pdxpqa

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