How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found is a show being put on by Portland Center Stage. The show is in the Ellyn Bye Studio, the smaller theatre on the lower level of the building. In the studio, you can select your own seating as it's not assigned like it is in the main theatre.

The play, directed by Rose Riordan is an intriguing experience. It is a piece that you won't entirely understand until after the fact, and perhaps not even then. There is some adult content and language related to drugs, so it's best not to take the whole family.

The drama of How to Disappear will take you on a roller coaster, and keep you on your toes. The set is perfectly designed for the play, as if it were meant specifically for the studio.

Pros: interesting, thought provoking, fun
Cons: it's gross when our main character licks the toilet seat for some coke, parking can be tough/expensive in the Pearl

Biloxi Blues

Biloxi Blues, an irreverent Neil Simon play, was put on by the Profile Theatre. Currently in their twelfth season, the Profile Theatre is putting on productions of some of Neil's most loved work.

Biloxi Blues is at Theatre! Theatre! on SE 34th & Belmont. With great actors, this play full of comedy, tragedy, and all-around substance is a pleasure to watch.

The folks at Theatre! Theatre! are always pleasant, regardless of the show you see. The small theatre is comfortable and intimate, and is a wonderful place to see a show.

The actors did a phenomenal job, portraying a wide range of emotions and really highlighting the comedy. With just one intermission, the great show seems to fly by.

Pros: good writing, good acting, great atmosphere
Cons: parking can be tough in this neighborhood, the actors smoke during the play (so sit in the back if this bothers you)

Bottom line? You have to see this play.

The Blue Monk

The Blue Monk offers delicious food and fun drinks. Located on SE 33rd & Belmont, you are sure to have an interesting experience at this great little place.

The Blue Monk is split into two floors, the basement and the main floor. The basement is set up in a cozy way, and there is often live music or a DJ. On most Wednesdays you can watch or participate in a poetry open mic.

The Blue Monk is one of a handful of places in Portland that serve Lindemen's Framboise Lambic, and a large variety of other beers, which you have to try if you haven't yet.

I am convinced that the folks in the kitchen at The Blue Monk are artists. The antipasti plate will set you back a small chunk of change, but it's worth it. It's almost too beautiful to eat, but when you taste it, you can't stop! It's as delicious as it is attractive.

There are a number of things to do on Belmont, like go to a show at Theatre Theatre, play games in the Avalon Arcade, or visit the other bars in the area.

If you just feel like staying in one place, The Blue Monk has a lot to offer.

Pros: great food, great drink, great atmosphere
Cons: parking can be challenging in this popular neighborhood (but it's accessible via TriMet), service can be a bit slow