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Alberta Abbey aims to nurture the creative, visual and performing arts in N/NE Portland by amplifying opportunities for Black and underrepresented communities. The Abbey serves this mission by providing affordable education, gallery, studio, and performance spaces, and showcasing events for local groups of all ages.

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Friday(<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dean-edwards-tickets-203390956827">click to view Saturday Show</a>)Dean Edwards is an American actor, comedian and, writer. Most notably recognized for his two-year tenure as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Edwards is best known for his multitude of remarkable celebrity impressions that include Denzel Washington, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, 50 Cent, and Eddie Murphy. Recently, Dean showcased his amazing talents in his first comedy special, Netflix’s Tiffany Haddish Presents: THEY READY, Season 2.Edwards’ filmography includes supporting roles in Top Five, Spiderman 3, and Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding. He has had guest appearances on Hulu’s supernatural comedy series, Deadbeat, as well as HBO’s The Soprano’s. Dean also helped workshop and create the character of Donkey for 2 years in Dreamworks’ SHREK THE MUSICAL on Broadway. This led to his being chosen as Eddie Murphy’s vocal double, voicing the role of Donkey in Dreamworks’ animated Halloween special, Scared Shrekless, and countless other Shrek-related projects.Most recently, Dean wrapped filming the independent film, Write It Black. On television, Dean voiced Corey Booker, Common, and various roles on seasons two and three of Showtime’s television series, Our Cartoon President. His talents were also just showcased on multiple episodes of Robert Smigel’s new FOX series, Let’s Be Real.In the world of stand-up comedy, Dean headlines comedy clubs across the country as well as internationally, with his 2019 tour making stops overseas in Qatar, China, and Saudi Arabia. Dean was also one of the highlights at The Dubai Comedy Festival in May 2021.On the horizon, Dean’s new podcast, The Dean Edwards Show, is the flagship show on the new Digital Podcast Network, which launched in February 2020.Covid policyProof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test required for admission to events at Alberta Abbey.Photos of vaccination cards are accepted. Venue will match names to a photo ID.<a href="https://albertaabbey.org/covid-19" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">&gt;&gt; more info</a>Ticket InfoLimited tickets may be available at the door. Check social media for updatesThe Abbey does not process ticket sales by phoneAll sales are final! Please verify the correct show and date before purchasing a ticketThe Abbey reserves the right to cancel tickets/orders suspected of scalpingSet times and opening acts are subject to changeVisit our <a href="http://albertaabbey.org/getting-here" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Getting Here</a> page for parking and transit information

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