Comedy in the Park, Roller Derby Championship, Bloody Mary Festival: 12 things to do this week

June’s entertainment options are only just getting started. This week offers a few free options, as well as out-of-town fun including a Goonies inspired brew fest and free events celebrating Oregon’s state parks. The Rose City Rollers are hosting the intra-league championships, and there are live music shows from jazz to the music of Dolly Parton.

Walter Cole, aka Darcelle XV, performed four nights a week at the downtown club Darcelle XV Showplace in 2019.

Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian/2019

“Darcelle: That’s No Lady” — Triangle Productions

Triangle Productions’ founder Don Horn revives his dazzling tribute to his longtime friend, Walter Cole, aka drag icon Darcelle, who died in 2023 at age 92. I wasn’t hyperbolizing when I said Horn’s 2019 musical “

crystallizes into a finely focused, Broadway-ready production

rivaling the … jukebox musicals that have played Keller Auditorium in recent years.” The original cast reunites for this celebratory biography, including Kevin Loomis as Cole, and James Sharinghousen as Cole’s life partner, Roc “Roxy” Neuhardt.

Opens 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, and continues 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. June 15 and 22, June 5-28; The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza, 1785 N.E. Sandy Blvd.; tickets $40;;


trianglepro.org


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— Lee Williams, special for The Oregonian/OregonLive

Summer Kickstand Comedy in the Park

It’s back! Fill your summer with free laughs as Kickstand Comedy hosts Friday night (most Fridays) local standup comedy in the park. It’s a great way to kick back and unwind after a busy week. Hosted by Julia Corral and Rachelle Cochran.

6:30 p.m. Fridays June 6 through Sept. 5 with no show July 11 or 27, Laurelhurst Park, near the dog park, Southeast Cesar Chavez Blvd at Stark Street; free;


https://www.kickstandcomedy.org/comedyinthepark

“The Importance of Being Earnest”

Kamilah Bush’s adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic is set in 1919 but feels a lot like today with discussions on wealth, identity, and reputation taking center stage. It’s a romantic farce, that takes on the rules of decorum, desire and decency. Check the link for info on audio described, sign interpreted, and open captioned performances.

Opens 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, and continues various dates and times through June 29, U.S. Bank Main Stage at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave.; tickets $25-$82;


pcs.org/the-importance-of-being-earnest


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Portland’s Rose City Riders welcome roller derby fans for the intra-league championships this Saturday. Oregonian file photo.

LC- Mark Graves

Rose City Rollers Intra-league championship

Portland’s world-champion roller derby league offers a doubleheader Saturday as the finale of its six-moth season. The undefeated Hartless Heathers are chasing a historic three championship seasons. Cheer them on, or root for Guns n’ Rollers, Break Neck Betties, or the High Rollers, who will also compete.

Game 1 at 5:30 p.m., Game 2 is at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Hangar at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; tickets $21 per game, or $35 for day pass;


rollerderbytickets.com/events


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Oregon State Parks, like Tryon Creek State Natural Area in southwest Portland, will not charge admission or parking on Free Parks Day this Saturday. Oregonian file photo.

Jamie Hale/The Oregonian

Oregon State Parks Day

Every year Oregon State Parks kicks off the busy season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. On this day all day-use parking fees are waved, and camping is free. Also, there are many free events at designated parks including L.L. Stub Stewart, Tryon Creek, and Silver Falls.

Various times Saturday, June 7. Read more here:


oregonlive.com/travel


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stateparks.oregon.gov


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Oregon Renaissance Fair

Oregon Renaissance Fair

Oregon Renaissance Faire (Canby)

What makes this festival a bit different from most you’ll encounter this summer is it’s held EVERY weekend in June. Missed the opening? No big deal, you’ve got four more weekends to head to Canby to celebrating the art, culture, and spirit of the Renaissance period. Expect plenty of live entertainment, artisan crafts, fun food and a wide variety of activities and attractions.

10 a.m.-7 p.m. every Saturday-Sunday in June (7-29), Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby; single-day admission starts at $21 and is sold online only. No tickets at the gate. Details


oregonfaire.com


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Bloody Marys at the Portland Bloody Mary Festival. Mark Graves/Staff

Mark Graves

Bloody Mary Festival

Bars and restaurants around Portland converge on The Redd for this annual tribute to that classic tomato-based drink, the Bloody Mary. Taste them all then vote for your favorite. The event benefits the St. Johns Food Share.

Two sessions 10:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Saturday, June 7, The Redd, 831 S.E. Salmon St.; GA tickets $65;


thebloodymaryfest.com


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Annual GoonFest Brewfest (Gearhart)

Bring back the ‘80s during this annual tribute to the Oregon made adventure movie “The Goonies” and themed beers and ciders. The day offers plenty of drink tasting, lawn games, a treasure hunt and photo ops.

1-7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, on the lawn at McMenamins Gearhart, 1157 N. Marion Ave.; tickets $33 in advance include tasting glass and tokens;


mcmenamins.com/events


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Clark College Jazz Bands Spring Quarter Concert

Attention all Vancouver jazz fans! Doug Harris conducts the Clark Community College’s jazz bands in a program of Fats Waller, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, and Chick Corea as well as other works.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Gaiser Student Center, Clark College Campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free and open to the public.

The annual Dolly Parton Hoot Night is at Alberta Rose Theater this weekend. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Dolly Hoot Night

Siren National welcomes all Dolly Parton fans (and, come on, who isn’t???) for the annual tribute night celebrating the most honored female country performer of all time. Performers include Alexa Wiley, Hailey Holden, Lynna Corinne, and Mojo Holler.

8 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Alberta Rose Theater, 3000 N.E. Alberta St.; $25;


albertarosetheatre.com/event/siren-nation


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Beaverton Community Band Spring Concert

Enjoy an afternoon of stirring tributes, American classics, contemporary pieces and movement-based works including a performance by Juba Dance and In Motion. All ages welcome.

3 p.m. Sunday, June 8, Jesuit High School Auditorium, 9000 S.W. Beaverton Hillsdale Highway; tickets $15;


beavertoncommunityband.org/performances


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Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic

Brian Stephen Ellis is the featured reader in this weekday celebration of poetry. Christopher Luna and Morgan Paige host. All ages and welcome.

7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver; $5 donation requested;


printedmattervancouver.com


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