Join us for an evening of comedy, community, and impact at PHAMEously Funny!

PHAMEously Funny Fall Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Portland Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott Street, Portland, OR 97211 

Get ready for a night of sketches, improv, fundraising games, drinks, snacks, and plenty of belly laughs as PHAME's own comedy troupe, Almost PHAMEous, takes the stage alongside special guest performers.

But this event is about more than laughter. Every ticket purchased, every game played, and every paddle raised helps support PHAME's mission to cultivate a thriving community through arts education and performance.

Our goal is to raise $35,000 to power programs that empower artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn, create, perform, and build lasting connections with people who share their lived experience of disability. Together, we can ensure these life-changing experiences continue to grow and thrive.

Join us for one of PHAME's funniest nights of the year and help us turn laughter into opportunity.

Tickets

🐣 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE CHEAP(ER)!!!

👉️ Early Bird Admission (through October 2): $50
👉️ General Admission (starting October 3): $65

PHAMEously Funny is quickly approaching, and tickets will disappear faster than a punchline you saw coming a mile away. After October 2, General Admission tickets will be $65 each.

Event Schedule

5:30-7:00 PM: Drinks, snacks, mingling, and fun fundraising
7:00-8:30 PM: Comedy, music, improv, and paddle raise hijinks featuring PHAME’s Almost PHAMEous comedy troupe!

What’s Happening at PHAMEously Funny

🙌 Improv Comedy: Laugh 'til Your Cheeks Hurt!

PHAME's Almost PHAMEous troupe has spent the season sharpening their timing, perfecting their punchlines, and cooking up characters you won't soon forget. Joined by some soon-to-be announced special guests, they're ready to prove that the best comedy comes from bold, fearless performers who aren't afraid to go all in for a laugh. Expect the unexpected: scenes built from audience suggestions, sketches that take wild turns, and a cast having as much fun as the crowd. Whether you're a longtime PHAME fan or catching your first show, you'll leave smiling (and maybe quoting a line or two on the way home).

🎤 Bid for a Ballad 

Be the star of the show — or nominate someone special! The highest bidder will receive a custom improv song performed live by Almost PHAMEous. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and totally unforgettable. Use the bidder sheet at the PHAME table. The top bidder will be announced at 8:15pm!  

💬 Line for a Laugh 

Submit a line, phrase, or prompt to inspire the cast during their “Line for Laughs” segment! Prompts will be incorporated during that segment by Almost PHAMEous. It’s only $15 to submit, and for $25 you can get a guaranteed shout-out!

🤩 Special Guests

We’re bringing in even more laughs with some especially funny members of the extended PHAME family, including everyone’s favorite clown (don’t worry, she’s the delightful kind) and a few other surprise guests!

🙌 Paddle Raise: Raise It for PHAME 

Help us build a future where artists with disabilities thrive! During the event, you’ll have the chance to raise your paddle in support of PHAME’s programs. Whether you give $50, $250 or $5,000, every gift fuels PHAME’s accessible arts education and helps us settle into our new space. Get ready to raise your paddle and raise the roof! 

Why This Night Matters 

In improv, there's a golden rule: "yes, and…" You take what's offered, and you build on it, bigger and better. PHAMEously Funny runs on that same energy, because we believe art is for everyone, and turning big dreams into reality takes one key addition: funding. (Yes, and…that's where you come in.) 

This year, PHAME has some huge scenes to set: the triumphant return of our big summer production, major construction to make room for more classes and students, and an exciting rebrand—new merch alert!—with plenty more waiting in the wings. 

Meanwhile, our classes, workshops, and recently launched summer camp empower artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lean new skills, challenge themselves artistically, and build lasting relationships with people who share their experience of disability.

None of it happens without an audience willing to show up and chip in. So, grab a seat, bring your best laugh, and help us hit our fundraising goal at PHAMEously Funny. Yes, and…let's make it happen. 

Venue Accessibility 

Portland Playhouse and the Portland Playhouse Annex are wheelchair accessible, including restrooms.

Note: The event includes moderate to loud music, and animals (including a very lovable dog) will be present.

A quieter space will be available for guests who need a break. Reentry is allowed.

To make an accommodation request, or to inquire about accessibility, please contact Kirsten Saladow via email at ksaladow@phamepdx.org

Getting There & Parking

Portland Playhouse is located in Northeast Portland at the corner of NE 6th Avenue at NE Prescott Street.

🚌 Public Transportation Options

The venue is accessible by TriMet bus lines.

🚗 Parking Info 

There is street parking available as well as parking available in the parking lot at King Elementary school two blocks away.