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SUMMARY:The 26th Annual Portland Erotic Ball
DESCRIPTION:The Portland Erotic Ball\, one of the city’s most iconic and 
 enduring Halloween traditions\, returns for its 26th anniversary this fa
 ll with a bold new vision while continuing its legacy as Portland’s larg
 est adult Halloween event. More than 1\,500 guests are expected to fill 
 all three levels of the historic Crystal elaborate costumes\, music\, pe
 rformance art and self-expression. The event has become the longest-runn
 ing recurring event in the Crystal Ballroom’s 112-year history and remai
 ns one of the last large-scale celebrations keeping Portland’s famously 
 creative and unconventional spirit alive in downtown Portland. “Twenty-s
 ix years after its founding\, the Portland Erotic Ball continues to evol
 ve while staying true to the values that made it a cultural phenomenon\,
 ” said event organizers. “The Ball has always celebrated creativity\, in
 dividuality\, inclusion and the freedom to express yourself – and since 
 our event is on Halloween Night\, Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, we’re t
 urning it up a notch at the Crystal Ballroom! This year’s event will fea
 ture: The Headliner band is Dance Hall Days\, who combines astonishing m
 usicianship with a repertoire that is wildly diverse & authentic. The ba
 nd has performed globally\, with appearances in San Francisco\, Nassau-B
 ahamas\, United Kingdom\, Maui and The Sun Valley Resort. Dancehall Days
  brings their powerhouse group of entertainers to deliver a compelling s
 how at The Erotic Ball! Opening act is The Stupid Girls\, Portland’s fem
 me-centric power pop rock ‘n’ roll wrecking crew-five musicians paying l
 oud tribute to the women who shaped alternative music. Their setlist rip
 s through the decades\, from Nancy Sinatra’s sultry cool to Garbage’s in
 dustrial snarl\, Elastica’s Britpop bite\, and the modernart-punk energy
  of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs-all reimagined with grit\, groove\, and unfilter
 ed attitude. Fronted by Elizabeth Mollo\, Portland event producer and VJ
 \, the lineup features Jimi Biron (fLOUNDER)\, Justin and Jenny Smith\, 
 a husband-and-wife duo who cut their teeth in the LA scene\, and Nora Mu
 rphy Hughes (Hollow Sidewalks\, TV Viking). Together\, they deliver a sh
 ow that’s edgy\, fun\, and unapologetically raw. Emmy-nominated entertai
 ner Sasha Scarlett\, celebrating her 21st year as host and producer of t
 he Ball began her career at the legendary Darcelle XV Showplace and rema
 ins one of the Ball’s most beloved personalities. Scarlett is a former 3
 -time Miss Gay Las Vegas Pride\, Miss San Diego Gay Pride\, Miss Portlan
 d Gay Pride and 1st Runner Up Miss Gay Universe and has also been nomina
 ted for an Emmy Award and worked with such luminaries as Wayne Newton\, 
 Chaka Khan\, Jefferson Starship\, Pat Benatar and many more. A $10\,000 
 Cash and Prize Costume Contest and this year offers a brand new array of
  categories including Sexiest Couple (this audience favorite is the only
  returning category)\, Most Hilarious Costume Category and Anything But 
 Clothes which allows guest creative to run free! DJ OG One\, official DJ
  of the Portland Trail Blazers\, spinning dance and video mixes followin
 g the live entertainment and costume contest. In addition to the Main St
 age\, the Erotic Ball showcases a Fetish Demonstration Stage and live Ki
 nk Live! Stage for professional-level kink performances\, continuing the
  event’s tradition of playful\, provocative entertainment. Live burlesqu
 e performers\, a erialists\, dancers\, circus acts and outrageous specia
 lty acts are also showcased throughout the evening.Since its inception i
 n 2000\, the Portland Erotic Ball has welcomed attendees from all backgr
 ounds and identities. Organizers say the event’s commitment to inclusivi
 ty has helped establish it as one of Portland’s most progressive and div
 erse annual celebrations.”The Ball is a place where everyone is welcome\
 ,” organizers said. “Regardless of age\, ethnicity\, sexual orientation\
 , religion\, body type or gender expression\, attendees are encouraged t
 o celebrate who they are in a fun\, safe and accepting environment.” Web
 site: https://www.portlanderoticball.com\n\nMore info: https://www.cryst
 alballroompdx.com/events/276976-the-26th-annual-portland-erotic-ball/\n\
 nhttps://findlocal.community/event/518f0e03-8855-4bb9-a3d0-b423853aca51
LOCATION:McMenamins Crystal Ballroom\, 1332  West Burnside St\, Portland\
 , OR 97209
URL:https://findlocal.community/event/518f0e03-8855-4bb9-a3d0-b423853aca5
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