Boom Arts

Boom Arts Boom Arts presents timely, artistically adventurous live performance from around the world in Portland, Oregon.

Boom Arts, based in Portland, Oregon, is a boutique presenter and producer of contemporary theatre and performance from around the world. Founded in 2012, Boom Arts has reached over 7500 Portlanders with innovative presentations of vital and timely plays and multidisciplinary performances from countries like Japan, Egypt, Chile, Russia, Uganda, and the US. We’ve produced performances in theatres,

galleries, public parks, living rooms, and other sites around the city. We’ve deepened the impact of our work through partnerships with local and regional arts and community organizations, colleges, and universities. Through performances and accompanying workshops, lectures, post-show discussions, community gatherings, and other events, Boom Arts is building cross-cultural bridges, sparking community conversations about important issues, connecting Portland performing artists with their national and international counterparts, and contributing to our city’s culture of compassion, curiosity, and creativity.

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05/11/2026

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Oh s**t! I leave for PORTLAND soon and a run at Portland Center Stage of "Kristina Wong, "!

🎟 Get tix https://securesite.pcs.org/events/kristina-wong-foodbankinfluencer?view=calendar&startDate=2026-05-26

Take a look at the schedule below, and we hope to see you there!

May 26 | 7:30 p.m.
Pay-What-You-Can Performance + Post-Show Panel on Food Justice
Stay after the show for a special post-show panel featuring local food justice organizations in conversation about mutual aid, hunger relief, and community organizing.

May 30 | 7:00 p.m.
BIPOC Affinity Night

Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

May 31 | 4:00 p.m.
Pre-show Party! - End of Season Soirée
Join us before the performance for an evening of celebration, community, and exciting announcements for the season ahead.

Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

June 1 | 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Volunteer Day with Kristina Wong at the Oregon Food Bank
Roll up your sleeves and volunteer alongside Kristina Wong at Oregon Food Bank in a special community service event inspired by the show.

June 4 | 7:30 p.m.
ASL Interpreted Performance

June 6 | 2:00 p.m.
Open Caption Performance

June 7 | 2:00 p.m.
Audio Described Performance

UP NEXT: May 26 – June 7, 2026🍎🍉🍓What happens when karaoke, comedy, and food justice collide?You get Kristina Wong’s  !I...
04/24/2026

UP NEXT: May 26 – June 7, 2026
🍎🍉🍓

What happens when karaoke, comedy, and food justice collide?

You get Kristina Wong’s !

In this SNAPpy (yes, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program!) musical comedy, Kristina Wong takes us on a whirlwind journey through America’s emergency food system. Drawing from her experiences witnessing gaps in food distribution from New York to the Navajo Nation, she delivers an irreverent and eye-opening exploration of food insecurity, government aid, and grassroots solutions. It’s bold, hilarious, and packed with insight.

🎟️ Visit the Portland Center Stage website for tickets!

📍Portland Center Stage at The Armory main stage

128 Northwest 11th Avenue Portland, OR, 97209United States

✨You’re invited to a dazzling evening of dinner, drinks and drag!✨Join us on May 31st for our End of Season Soirée hoste...
04/16/2026

✨You’re invited to a dazzling evening of dinner, drinks and drag!✨

Join us on May 31st for our End of Season Soirée hosted by the electrifying drag performer Quesa D'Mondays .mondays

We’re planning an evening full of good company, dinner, drinks, party favors, a sneak peak of our next season, and a few surprises we cannot wait to share. We’ll close the night with a performance of Kristina Wong’s . Come celebrate and raise a glass to another successful season of bold international programming!

Check out our website for tickets and more details, see you there 🥂🥂🥂

HOT TEA: ☕️: SWANA Comedy Showcase! 🎤🗓️ April 1st | 7 PM📍 Ellen Bye StudioJoin us for an unforgettable night of laughs a...
03/28/2026

HOT TEA: ☕️: SWANA Comedy Showcase! 🎤
🗓️ April 1st | 7 PM
📍 Ellen Bye Studio
Join us for an unforgettable night of laughs and live music, featuring hilarious stand-up from your favorite local PDX SWANA (Southwest Asian & North African) artists 🎉
🎙️ Hosted by Esau World
🎶 Music by Chera Chera
🤣 Comedians: Amir Kat, Umi Om, Taby Ammari, Armaan Singh
✨ Plus a special drag performance by Baba Gaynush!
🎟️ Tickets start at $20
🍸 Drinks only $5!
Don't miss out — it's going to be a night of comedy, culture, and good vibes!

With humor and heart, The Horse of Jenin reminds us that even amidst the rubble of loss, the human spirit has the capaci...
03/26/2026

With humor and heart, The Horse of Jenin reminds us that even amidst the rubble of loss, the human spirit has the capacity to rebuild, resist, and reimagine a brighter future.

Screenings start NEXT WEEK!
Don't miss this incredible show.

Screening Produced by 55B Productions / Jenny Tibbels

Presented by Boom Arts

in the Ellyn Bye Studio April 2 – 4, 2026

🎟️Click the link in our bio for tickets or visit or website at www.boomarts.org

Calling all SWANA Makers!We are now accepting submissions to table at our SWANA Makers Market on April 4th from 1pm to 7...
03/18/2026

Calling all SWANA Makers!

We are now accepting submissions to table at our SWANA Makers Market on April 4th from 1pm to 7pm. No fees needed 😎

Visit our website for more details, and we hope to see you there!

Announcing: The new schedule of events for the week of The Horse of Jenin!3.31 7PM - Screening of Palestine Comedy Club:...
03/12/2026

Announcing: The new schedule of events for the week of The Horse of Jenin!

3.31 7PM - Screening of Palestine Comedy Club: a documentary that tells the story of how the first comedy club in Palestine was born. It follows six Palestinian comedians (Alaa Shehada included) as they embark on an impossible stand-up tour across occupied Palestine.

4.1 7PM - HOT TEA! SWANA Comedy Night Edition: Local SWANA comedians take to the stage, hosted by the one and only, the Portland famous: Esau World

4.2 7PM - The Horse of Jenin Screening - Palestinian actor and comedian, Alaa Shehada’s incredible show that combines storytelling, mask, and stand-up comedy.

4.3 7PM - The Horse of Jenin, Screening.

4.4 2PM &7PM - The Horse of Jenin, Screenings.

LIVE Q&A with Alaa Shehada following the 2PM screening.

1PM - 7PM, SWANA Makers Market. Get to know your local SWANA artists! There will be visual arts, embroidery, treats, poetry, and more.

We hope to see you there.

🎟 Tickets for all events are available at the link in our bio.

Our hearts are full, and so are our bellies.Don't miss your chance to see this beautiful show, we promise, you've never ...
02/14/2026

Our hearts are full, and so are our bellies.

Don't miss your chance to see this beautiful show, we promise, you've never seen anything like it.

Join us 2/14 for wine and chocolates before the show, use code 'BeMine' to get 10 dollars off your purchase of two tickets

2/15 join us for a Q&A with Tiziano Cruz following the performance.

See you there 😎

📅 February 13th - 15th, 2026
📍 Ellen Bye Studio at the Armory, Portland, OR

🎟 Tickets at the link in our bio.

Meet Tiziano Cruz, the creator, writer, bread maker, and performer behind our upcoming presentation of WAYQEYCUNA.Tizian...
02/09/2026

Meet Tiziano Cruz, the creator, writer, bread maker, and performer behind our upcoming presentation of WAYQEYCUNA.

Tiziano Cruz is an interdisciplinary artist whose work brings together performance, visual language, and artistic intervention in public space. His practice centers Indigenous worldviews, collective experience, and lived memory, challenging dominant narratives through intimacy and ritual.

Cruz has received major international recognition, including the Audience Award at Zurich Theatre Spektakel (2024) and the ANTI Award (Finland, 2023). His work has toured widely across Latin America, Europe, North America, and the U.S., and he is the founder of ULMUS, a cultural management platform dedicated to mediation between cultural organizations in Argentina and neighboring countries.

WAYQEYCUNA marks a profound moment in his artistic journey; a return to his Andean community and a continuation of a trilogy dedicated to visibility, survival, and reconciliation.

📅 February 13th - 15th, 2026
📍 Ellen Bye Studio at the Armory, Portland, OR

🎟 Tickets at the link in our bio.

It's one week until OPENING NIGHT!If you haven't got your tickets yet, now is the time and we will see you there😎📅 Febru...
02/07/2026

It's one week until OPENING NIGHT!

If you haven't got your tickets yet, now is the time and we will see you there😎

📅 February 13th - 15th, 2026
📍 Ellen Bye Studio at the Armory, Portland, OR

🎟 Tickets at the link in our bio.

Wayqeycuna is almost here, and each show will have a special opportunity for audiences 😎February 13th - IT'S OPENING NIG...
02/04/2026

Wayqeycuna is almost here, and each show will have a special opportunity for audiences 😎

February 13th - IT'S OPENING NIGHT!
Celebrate with us after the show, and join the artists behind Wayqeycuna for a special toast.

February 14th - Be Our Valentine 💘
Celebrate Valentine's Day with someone you love, and get $10 off your purchase of two tickets when you use the code, "BeMine". PLUS, you'll get wine and chocolates from your sweethearts at Boom Arts when you see the show on Valentine's Day.

February 15th- Stay after the show for a talkback Q&A with creator and performer, Tiziano Cruz. Get the inside scoop behind Wayqeycuna, hear about Tiziano's inspiration, and more.

Get your tickets before they're gone!

📅 February 13th - 15th, 2026
📍 Ellen Bye Studio at the Armory, Portland, OR

🎟 Tickets at the link in our bio.

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3121 S Moody Avenue , 2nd Floor
Portland, OR
97239

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