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Friday, October 16, 2026
Portland's legendary drag cabaret puts on its Friday night show, a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette parties.
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Sat, Oct 17
8 PM - 10 PM
Darcelle XV, Portland
Saturday Night Show at Darcelle XV Showplace: a weekly Saturday drag cabaret at Portland's legendary Old Town showplace, followed by the Men of Darcelle.
WeeklySat, Oct 17
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Darcelle XV, Portland
Men of Darcelle at Darcelle XV Showplace: the weekly Saturday late show that follows the drag cabaret at Portland's legendary Old Town showplace.
WeeklySun, Oct 18
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Darcelle XV, Portland
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch at Darcelle XV Showplace: a weekly Sunday drag brunch show at Portland's legendary Old Town drag cabaret, 21+.
WeeklyFri, Oct 23
8 PM - 10 PM
Darcelle XV, Portland
Friday Night Show at Darcelle XV Showplace: Portland's legendary Old Town drag cabaret stages a glittery weekly Friday drag show, 21+.
WeeklySat, Oct 24
8 PM - 10 PM
Darcelle XV, Portland
Saturday Night Show at Darcelle XV Showplace: a weekly Saturday drag cabaret at Portland's legendary Old Town showplace, followed by the Men of Darcelle.
WeeklySat, Oct 24
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Darcelle XV, Portland
Men of Darcelle at Darcelle XV Showplace: the weekly Saturday late show that follows the drag cabaret at Portland's legendary Old Town showplace.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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