Paris Theatre, Theater and concert venue in Old Town Chinatown, Portland, United States
The Paris Theatre is a performance venue in a brick building located in Old Town Chinatown at the corner of Third Avenue and Burnside Street. The space features multiple levels with a central stage area and now hosts live music and events rather than films.
The building was completed in 1890 as the Third Avenue Theatre and initially functioned as a burlesque house. It later became a cinema and went through several changes in its use and programming over the decades.
The venue transformed from an adult movie theater into a music performance space, reflecting the changing entertainment preferences in Portland's downtown district.
The venue has multiple levels used for different types of events, offering visitors various spaces to explore. Paid parking is available nearby, though finding spaces can be challenging when events are happening.
From 1972 to 1976, the theater ran continuous screenings of specific adult films, later evolving into a multi-purpose entertainment venue with both cinema and live events.
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