# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: LEVEL UP YOUR STAND-UP THIS SUMMER! Learn how to create unique, fun, and cohesive alternative stand up acts. Featuring instruction and coaching from Portland comics experienced in clowning, storytelling, presentations, characters, and more. Students who purchase the 7 WORKSHOP SERIES save 5.00 per class when registering by June 21st! Students who attend multiple classes (including August 9th) are also invited to perform in the Stand Up Student Showcase to be held in the Curious Comedy Main Theater on Wednesday, August 19th. Weekly on Sundays, June 28th - August 9th, 4:30pm - 7:00pm Series Curated by Instructor Joe John Sanchez III w/ featured guest artists: June 28 — Roasting, Ameerah Sanders July 5 — Presence, IMANI July 12 — Clowning, Annabelle Wright Attending this course qualifies participants to register for Annabelle Wright's Clowning Workshops: Prop Manipulation & Building A Set. July 19 — Characters, Kelly Thomas Kelly Thomas is a Portland based comedian, improviser, and comic creator who often uses Characters and alternative comedy to play on stage. July 26 — Storytelling, Ash Allen August 2 — Presentations, Riley McCarthy Riley McCarthy (they/them) is a stand up comic and writer from the great state of Wisconsin. They have been voted one of Willamette Weeks Funniest 5 comics in Portland, have taken second place in Helium Comedy Clubs Portland’s Funniest Person Contest, and been named one of Portland Mercury’s Undisputed Geniuses Of Comedy. Riley is the cohost of Hell Bound To Clown and Portland’s Only, and is a cast member on Magic Tea Party- the PNW’s longest running d&d comedy show. Their comedic essays can be read in The Portland Mercury and they have performed at clubs and festivals across the country. August 9 — Showcase Prep This class is required to participate in the showcase. Attending other classes in addition are required to attend on August 9th. Joe John Sanchez III Joe John Sanchez III is a lifelong silly goose who began their standup comedy journey in 2019. They have since appeared on Willamette Week's Funniest Five and the Portland Mercury's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy, along with producing several local showcases committed to uplifting local queer talent. Across the country, they have performed at SF Sketchfest, the LGBTLOL Comedy Fest, and were selected for Best of Fest at the 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival. They are a champion of new, emerging voices within the Portland comedy scene and firmly believe that everyone has a story worth telling. STAND UP SHOWCASE: Wednesday, August 19th PRICING SINGLE-USE PASS: 47.00 / class 7 CLASS PASS: 295.00 7 CLASS PASS — LATE REGISTRATION: 325.00 (after 6/21) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/alternative-styles-stand-up-workshop-series-and-drop-in/200030511818744 - **Event Categories**: comedy, Workshops, Festivals, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, literary-art, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97211 - **lat**: 45.56101 - **long**: -122.66165 - **full address**: 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97211 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/db5d14727af63fae3d0bbf6d8b2de980f17e2ce32c7b1dacdea21064420c1ec6-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785954284 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In being held? - **A:** Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97211. - **Q**: Who is organizing Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In? - **A:** Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In is organized by Curious Comedy Theater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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