Portland, Oregon is known for its vibrant music and arts scene. Did you know that The Armory, home to Portland Center Stage in Portland’s Pearl neighborhood, is a hub for cultural experiences like plays, musicals, community events, performances, and more? Portland Center Stage’s upcoming season kicks off in September with a mix of spectacular, fierce, and engaging plays offering a thrilling balance of beloved classics, iconic music, and vibrant stories that investigate our current moment.

Whether you’re looking for a solo cultural fix, an artistic date night, or you just want to get the crew together for a night out on the town, look no further. Here are four ways you can get your culture fix this fall:

1. Watch the revolutionary rock musical HAIR, Sep 30 - Nov 5

Let the sunshine in! With an iconic score that changed pop culture forever, HAIR is as relevant today as it was when it radicalized a generation in 1968. This revolutionary rock musical tells the story of a group of counter-culturalists whose worlds are shaken when one of them receives his draft notice for the Vietnam War. Exploring ideas of identity, free love, community, global responsibility, and peace, HAIR reminds us that history is never far away — and that our collective voice is a powerful tool for change. 2019 Tony Award nominee and winner of the Obie Award, Off-Broadway Alliance Award, and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award.

2. Celebrate the holiday season with Liberace & Liza, Holiday at the Mansion (A Tribute), Nov 11 - Dec 24

Don’t miss this exhilarating parade of musical and comical fireworks! Local favorites David Saffert and Jillian Snow have dazzled audiences from New York to Portland. Get ready for nonstop glamor and glitz as they take the stage as Liberace and Liza Minnelli! Featuring rousing musical numbers, enchanting costumes, and unforgettable laughs, this cheeky and delightful show will have your holidays sparkling.

3. Get spooky with a new adaptation of Dracula…, Nov 25 - Dec 24

Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s seminal novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. Fierce, feminist, and frightening, Dracula is a revenge fantasy worth sinking your teeth into! The Wall Street Journal called this play “a fresh, theatrically potent spin on the novel … Hamill has given us a tremendously entertaining Dracula that has GREAT BIG HIT stamped all over it.”

4. Join our adult classes, catch a First Thursday performance and visual art gallery exhibit, and come to The Armory for all kinds of cultural events all year long

Beyond the stage, PCS’s Community Programs light up the building each month with incredible art exhibits, dance, music, First Thursday performances, and talks by local artists and community leaders. PCS’s Education Programs serve students and teachers throughout the region with accessible matinees, artist workshops, educational resource guides, in-depth teen and adult classes, and robust in-school programs.

Season and single tickets are on sale now. Group tickets of 10+ are also available for early reservation. A wide array of pricing will continue to make the productions and events affordable for all, including two Pay What You Will performances for each production, discounted rush tickets available 90 minutes before each performance, and more. The 2023-2024 Season will be mask optional, with masks encouraged but no longer required. Learn more at pcs.org/shows/2023-2024-season.