Hawthorne Theatre

Portland


A good-sized, boxy venue inside a former Masonic Lodge, the Hawthorne Theatre is one of the few places in town that has an all-ages section. There's also a lounge that hosts more-intimate gigs (21 years and over only). Check the calendar online for upcoming shows.


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