Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

UPDATED COVID-19 ATTENDANCE POLICY

All ticket holders, regardless of age, are required to show proof of full COVID vaccination or a negative test result (within 72 hours) from a healthcare provider for entry into the theatre. “Fully vaccinated” means that ticket holders have received their final vaccination dose of either the two-dose regimen of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of Johnson & Johnson at least 14 days before your performance date. Be sure to have your ID with you as well.

Also, in accordance with state and local guidelines, face masks are required for entry. Masks must completely cover nose and mouth. Gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable. If wearing a face mask that does not comply with Metro policy, Portland’5 will provide a face mask for patrons. Masks must be worn at all times except while eating or drinking for brief periods. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted for eating or drinking – masks must be worn between bites and sips.

This policy is subject to change. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 Update page.


In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, author and journalist, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.   

Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media—as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an “important humorist in the classic tradition.” Purveyor of urban cool, Lebowitz is a cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker.

A limited documentary series, Pretend It's a City, directed by Martin Scorsese, premiered on Netflix in 2021 and was nominated for the 2021 Emmys in the Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series category.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz will be moderated by Luke Burbank, host of the public radio variety show Live Wire, correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.

For more info visit www.franlebowitz.com.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall : Upcoming Events

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MGP Live presents the Sonic Symphony concert at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Friday, March...

Showing: 03/29
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Batman 1989 title image with photo of live orchestra

MGP Live presents Batman (1989) in Concert with a live orchestra at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer...

Showing: 03/30
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Ned Blackhawk publicity headshot photo

The Oregon Historical Society presents Ned Blackhawk: 2024 Hatfield Lecture at Arlene Schnitzer Concert...

Showing: 04/02
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Photo of John Cleese with hands up in air and two doves flying + title text

Let's Talk Entertainment presents ­­­­­­actor/comedian John Cleese at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer...

Showing: 04/03
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Everybody Reads featuring Gabrielle Zevin

Literary Arts presents Everybody Reads 2024 with author Gabrielle Zevin at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert...

Showing: 04/04
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Photo of Oregon Symphony musicians performing & PSU Choir members

Oregon Symphony presents Mozart's Requiem at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on April 6–8,...

Showing: 04/06 - 04/08