Dekum Street Theater

What's old is new again with this historic Dukum St Theater, if these walls can talk.. I was here for a private record release party, open bar made for a very classy night as well as the vibe in this newly remodeled space. The sound of the band was well balanced and seating was convertible, this would be a perfect space for a work event or personal private party with your closest of friends. Plenty of parking and lots of fine eateries within 100 feet for your enjoyment. All & All, worth a visit to see what new owners are doing with this space, plan an event or just a quick visit while having a agreeable meal in area. Perfect location to UBER/LIFT.

Dekum Street Theater is a small vintage theater, lovingly restored. Before the Internet and broadcast television, they dotted the city providing live performance, then silent films, and on to talkies. The now Star Theater in Old Town/Chinatown, owned by the Dante empire, was a decrepit abandoned burlesque built in 1912 before it was bought by a local film director who built a penthouse condo on the corner above the 1890 abandoned grocery at the corner of 5th and Couch. Dekum Street Theater opened hosting the Portland Dance Film Festival. The building has a small ticket booth at the street. Inside is an architecturally designed lobby. There are modern bathrooms. The theater has raked padded theater seating holding about 90. For the first event an additional about 40 sat in folding chairs on the floor. All in, occupancy is about 170. Sight lines are good. It has been a five year labor of love. The theater space has the 1911 raw concrete walls and the ceiling framing is raw exposed wood. Think industrial rustic baroque. The sound system was clear, the space would work for movies or musical events. All the proper seismic, sprinklers, and emergency exit work has been done. The special thing is an about 20 foot by 20 foot sprung wood floor with or without linoleum. Those floors are used by dancers performing or rehearsing from modern to ballet. It is safer for our body joints. There are probably under two handfuls of them in Portland. We hope to see dance performances there. It is in a neighborhood with an organic mix of food and drink, and they will add their own in the front space. It is wheelchair accessible. There is street parking. This little theater has been lovingly brought back to life, it has a unique vintage vibe, keep an eye out on their socials for events and activities!