The Portland Queer Comedy Festival is an annual five-day comedy festival that takes place in Portland, Oregon.^[1][2][3] Multiple venues are used throughout the festival's stretch, and upwards of 50 comedians perform.^[4][5][6] Comics such as Bruce Villanch, Irene Tu, Mary Jane French, Danielle Radford,^[7] Guy Branum,^[8] Jeffery Jay,^[9][10] Corina Lucas,^[11] Scott Thompson,^[12] and James Adomian have participated.^[13][14][15] Drag queens such as Valerie DeVille and Bolivia Carmicheals have hosted bingo games as part of the fest.^[16]

Background

The festival was founded in 2017 by comedian Belinda Carroll^[17][18] and entertainment venue owner Andy Barrett, both queer activists.^{[19][20][21][22]}

The fest includes traditional standup showcases, industry panels, podcasts, drag bingo, parody game shows, and strip shows.^[23][24][25]

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