2023 NWBCF Shows
Bigger. Blacker. Funnier.
Young Guns Comedy
This Showcase Highlights The Newest, Brightest, And Upcoming Comics On The Scene. Young In Experience But Lethal On The Stage! These Comics Are Hand Picked By Dirty Angel Entertainment And Most Have Gone On To Have Outstanding Careers In Standup Comedy!
Big A$$ House Party
Each "House Party" Is Different As Niles Curates A Lineup Of His Favorite Stand Up Comedians From Around The Country To Put On An Amazing Show. This Will Be His 3rd Time Doing It In Portland But This One's Different Because It's Also His Birthday! After Party TBA.
Ladies Run This Mutha
This Is The All Woman Power House Showcase! Voted The “Best Showcase“ Of The Festival 2 Years Running. This Showcase Has Featured: Tab Lloyd (Best Comic Of NWBCF 2019), Comedieen AK (Best Comic Of NWBCFf 2018), And NW Legend Debbie Wooten To Name A Few.
Heavy Hitters - Best Of The Fest
All Headliners, All The Time! House Of Hyjinx Heavy Hitters Features Some Of The Best Headliners From Around The Country. Hosted By Festival Co-Founder The Real Hyjinx This Showcase Is Always High Energy, High Powered, And Super Funny.
Sophistocated Ignorance
In the Black community, the funniest people are called everything but funny. Usually “you stupid” or “you ignorant”. This showcase features the absurdity, foolishness, and ignorance that is the best of Black Comedy.
Red Light Special
This showcase is dirty personified. Raunchy, naughty and hilarious!
Dirty Angel All Stars
A classic, this showcase features Dirty Angel Entertainment’s favorite Black comedians in the game.
The Blackonteurs
The Blackonteurs Is A Storytelling Show That Features All Black And African-American Performers Sharing Their Stories Of Triumph, Struggle, And Laughter.
Proud & Out Loud
Proud & Out Loud Is A Comedic Celebration Of Black Queerness In The Great Northwest And Beyond.
Minority Retort
This showcase is long-standing, popular and a NW favorite. Featuring smart, established Black comics.