Concerts

Concerts

Clark County

Crossroads Community Church

Nov. 6 — Jars of Clay, Thousan Foot Krutch, Audio Adrenaline,7 p.m., $18 in advance, $25 the day of the show, $50 for V.I.P. tickets.

Tickets available by calling 800-965-9324 or visiting itickets.com.

7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver.

First Presbyterian Church

Nov. 7 — Vancouver USA Singers and the New Horizons Band, 7:30 p.m., $10, $8 for seniors and students, free for children 11 and younger. The groups will perform patriotic music together.

Nov. 8 — Vancouver USA Singers and the New Horizons Band, 3 p.m., $10, $8 for seniors and students, free for children 11 and younger. The groups will perform patriotic music together.

4300 Main St., Vancouver; vancouversingers.org.

Memorial Lutheran Church

Nov. 15 — Organ music from Walter E. Krueger and the choirs of Memorial Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church, 3 p.m., donations accepted. Works by Bach, Pelz, Buxtehude and Langlais will be performed.

2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver; 360-695-7501 or mlc.org.

Old Liberty Theater

Nov. 14 — Gary Stroutsos, 7 p.m., $15. The flutist performs jazz, Afro-Cuban and American Indian music.

115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; 360-887-7260 or oldlibertytheater.com.

Skyview High School

Nov. 14 — Vancouver Symphony, 3 p.m., $29-$42, $24 for seniors 62 and older, $9 for students with identification. The symphony will perform “Symphony No. 3” in E-flat major by Beethoven, Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite” and Verdi’s overture to “Nabucco.” Richard Rintoul will serve as guest conductor.

Nov. 15 — Vancouver Symphony, 7 p.m., $29-$42, $24 for seniors 62 and older, $9 for students with identification. The symphony will perform “Symphony No. 3” in E-flat major by Beethoven, Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suit” and Verdi’s overture to “Nabucco.” Richard Rintoul will serve as guest conductor.

1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver; 360-735-7278 or vancouversymphony.org.

St. Luke’s — San Lucas Episcopal Church

Nov. 8 — Tim Drewes, performing work from the 16th through the 21st centuries on the organ, 4 p.m., donations accepted.

426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-696-0181.

Union High School

Nov. 15 — Southwest Washington Wind Symphony, performing music from around the world, 3-4:15 p.m., free. The group will perform works such as “Suite from Mass” by Leonard Bernstein and “Rakes of Mallow” by Leroy Anderson.

6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas; 360-574-8386 or swwindsymphony.org.

Vancouver Vineyard Church

Nov. 14 — Shawn McDonald, Paul Wright, Jeremiah Carlson, 7 p.m., $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

2007 E. Reserve St., Vancouver; 360-721-3304 or thewash.us.

Washburn Performing Arts Center

Nov. 6 — Pop-rock singer-songwriter Kirby Swatosh, 7 p.m., $5, $3 for students and children.

Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal; 360-954-3103 or washburnpac.org.

Portland area

Aladdin Theater

Nov. 6 — Five For Fighting, 8 p.m., sold out.

Nov. 8 — David Lindley, John Hammond, $25.

Nov. 11 — Tyrone Wells, 7:30 p.m., $16-$18.

Nov. 13 — Black Heart Procession, $15.

Nov. 15 — Saul Williams, $15-$18.

Nov. 17 — Playing For Change, $35.

Nov. 18 — David Wilcox, $24.50-$27.

Nov. 19 — The Makaha Sons, $35.

Concerts begin at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Tickets through Ticketmaster; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland; 503-234-9694 or aladdin-theater.com.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Nov. 7 — Oregon Symphony, 7:30 p.m., $20-$70. The symphony will perform full orchestral versions of music heard in classic video games such as “Halo” and “Metal Gear Solid.” The event includes elaborate lighting effects, video screens and interactive activities.

Nov. 8 — Oregon Symphony, 3 p.m., $15-$100. The symphony will perform full orchestral versions of music heard in classic video games such as “Halo” and “Metal Gear Solid.” The event includes elaborate lighting effects, video screens and interactive activities.

Nov. 9 — Richard Probasco, Mount Hood Jazz Band, Dennis Mitchell Band with The Kingsmen, 7:30 p.m., $10-$20. The musicians will perform musical selections of the most popular songs from every American war era.

Nov. 13 — Ian Anderson, 7:30 p.m., $25-$130. Anderson will be joined by the Oregon Symphony to perform orchestral versions of Jethro Tull songs.

Nov. 14 — Portland Youth Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m., $16-$50, $11-$25 for people 22 and younger, seniors 65 and older and students with valid identification. The group will perform music by Beethoven, Debussy and Bloch.

Nov. 15 — Portland Symphonic Choir, 3 p.m., $22-$85.

Oregon Symphony tickets can be purchased by calling 800-228-7343 or visiting orsymphony.org.

Tickets through Ticketmaster; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; pcpa.com.

First Baptist Church

Nov. 9 — Talich Quartet, 7:30 p.m., $27-$40. Student discounts are available. The chamber music quartet will perform work by Schubert, Mendelssohn and Dvorák.

Tickets through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

909 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; 503-224-9842 or focm.org.

Hawthorne Theatre

Nov. 8 — The Bravery, 8 p.m., $18.

Nov. 10 — P.O.S., 7 p.m., $16.

Tickets through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499 or ticketswest.com.

1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; 503-233-7100 or hawthornetheatre.com.

Kaul Auditorium

Nov. 10 — Talich Quartet, 7:30 p.m., $27-$40. Student discounts are available. The chamber music quartet will perform work by Beethoven.

Tickets through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland; 503-224-9842 or focm.org.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

Nov. 8 — Ghostland Observatory, 9 p.m., $20.

Nov. 11 — They Might Be Giants, 9 p.m., $20. The show is for people 16 and older.

Nov. 17 — Raphael Saadiq, 9 p.m., $25.

Nov. 19 — Everclear, 8 p.m., $22-$25.

Tickets through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; 503-225-0047 or danceonair.com.

Rose Garden arena

Nov. 12 — Celtic Thunder, 8 p.m., $37.50-$57.50.

Nov. 17 — Kiss, Buckcherry, 7:30 p.m., $19.50-$126.

Tickets through the Rose Quarter, 877-789-7673 or rosequarter.com.

1 Center Court, Portland.

Roseland Theater

Nov. 6 — Julian Marley, Stephen Marley, 9 p.m., $19.

Nov. 9 — Dropkick Murphys, 8 p.m., $25.

Nov. 10 — B.B. King, 8 p.m., $50-$75, adults 21 and older.

Nov. 13 — All Time Low, 7 p.m., $19.99.

Nov. 14 — Puscifer, 8 p.m., $49.50-$75.

Nov. 15 — Hollywood Undead, Atreyu, 7 p.m., $25.

Nov. 16 — Puscifer, 8 p.m., $49.50-$75, adults 21 and older.

Nov. 19 — Wolfmother, 9 p.m., $25.

Tickets through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499 or ticketswest.com.

8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; 503-224-2038 or roselandpdx.com.

Sunnyside Seventh Day Adventist Church

Nov. 8 — Oregon Sinfonietta, 7:30 p.m., free. The orchestra is led by Clark College music director Don Appert and will feature a performance by Mountain View High School graduate Jose Rubio.

10501 S.E. Market St., Portland; 503-285-7621 or cmsomus.org.

Wonder Ballroom

Nov. 7 — Dinosaur Jr., 9 p.m., $22, adults 21 and older.

Nov. 10 — A Fine Frenzy, 8 p.m., $15.

Nov. 11 — Mountain Goats, 8 p.m., $20.

Nov. 12 — Immortal Technique, 9 p.m., $18.

Nov. 13-14 — Built to Spill, 8 p.m., $20. The Nov. 14 show is for adults 21 and older.

Nov. 17 — Julian Plenti, 8 p.m., $15.

Nov. 19 — March Fourth Marching Band, 6 p.m., $13, $6 for children 8 and younger.

Nov. 19 — March Fourth Marching Band, 9:30 p.m., $15, adults 21 and older.

Tickets through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; 503-284-8686 or wonderballroom.com.

Nightlife

Clark County

Blackstone American Grill

Nov. 6 — 5 Guys Named Moe, 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 7 — Soul Vaccination, 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 12 — Shawn Lewis, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 13 — Periffery, 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 — Hit Machine, 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 — Shawn Lewis, 8:30 p.m.

There is a $2.50 cover charged added to tabs after 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is a $5 cover charge after 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

3200 S.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver; 360-253-0253 or blackstonewa.com.

Captain’s Sports Bar

Wednesdays — Wild-Style Wednesdays, 9 p.m., free. The event includes turntablist DJ Wels playing hip-hop music. The first Wednesday of each month will be a showcase with local hip-hop talent from around the Pacific Northwest. The cover charge on the first Wednesday of each month is $5-$10.

115 W. Seventh St., Vancouver; 360-991-3187 or myspace.com/captains22.

Cascade Bar & Grill

Nov. 6 — Sonny Hess, $6.

Nov. 7 — Ty Curtis, $8.

Nov. 13 — The Flextones, $6.

Nov. 14 — Tommy Hogan and the Killer Bees, $6.

Sundays — Musicians Improv Showcase, free.

Wednesdays — Karaoke, free.

Thursdays — Open jam with Jam Band PDX, free.

Performances are at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Limited reservations are available.

15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-254-0749 or thecascadebarandgrill.com.

Cinetopia

Nov. 6 — Jazz pianist Mark Simon, 6-9 p.m. Simon will perform in Vinotopia.

Nov. 6 — Contemporary singer and guitarist Mr. Tom performs 20 minutes before evening shows in the living room theaters.

Nov. 7 — Jazz pianist Phil Goldberg, 6-9 p.m. Goldberg will perform in Vinotopia.

Nov. 7 — Classical guitarist Alan Tarpinian performs 20 minutes before evening shows in the living room theaters.

Nov. 8 — Latin-jazz guitarist J.B. Butler performs 20 minutes before evening shows in the living room theaters.

Nov. 13 — Jazz pianist Ramsey Embick, 6-9 p.m. Embick will perform in Vinotopia.

Nov. 13 — Classical guitarist Alan Tarpinian performs 20 minutes before evening shows in the living room theaters.

Nov. 14 — Jazz piano and Latin guitar duo Alla Breve, 6-9 p.m. Alla Breve will perform in Vinotopia.

Nov. 14 — Contemporary singer and guitarist Mr. Tom performs 20 minutes before evening shows in the living room theaters.

Nov. 15 — Latin-jazz guitarist J.B. Butler performs 20 minutes before evening shows in the living room theaters.

Sundays — Pianist Daryl Kaufmann, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Kaufmann performs in Vinotopia.

There is no cover charge for performances in the Vinotopia restaurant. Performances in the theaters are free with the purchase of a movie ticket.

11700 S.E. Seventh St., Vancouver; 360-213-2800 or cinetopia.com.

Dodge City Bar and Grill

Fridays — Contemporary and classic country music.

Sundays through Wednesdays — Karaoke, 9 p.m. to closing.

Thursdays — Ladies night, featuring country rock.

Thursdays through Saturdays — DJ Drama and DJ Rock Solid.

There is a $5 cover on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-597-3616.

East Fork Cellars

Fridays — Les Cellar Rats, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. The group performs a blend of music from the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

Tuesdays — Bluegrass jam sessions, 6-9 p.m., free. The jams feature a mix of bluegrass styles.

24415 N.E. 10th Ave., Ridgefield; 360-727-3055 or eastforkcellars.com.

Hudson’s Restaurant at the Heathman Lodge

Nov. 6 — Pianist David Michael Lee, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Nov. 7 — Pianist Ray Johnson, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Nov. 10 — Pianist Frank Elliott, 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 11 — Pianist Mark J., 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 12 — Pianist Mike Horsfall, 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 13 — Pianist David Michael Lee, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 — Pianist Frank Elliott, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Nov. 17 — Pianist Frank Elliott, 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 18 — Pianist Mark J., 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 19 — Pianist Ray Johnson, 5-9 p.m.

All shows are free.

7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver; 360-816-6100.

Irishtown Bar and Grill

Nov. 7— Tiller’s Folly, 7:30 p.m., $10.

Nov. 14— The Stellar Fellars, 7-10 p.m., free.

Tuesdays— Open microphone session, 7 p.m., free. Musicians can sign up beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays — Peter Yeates, 7-10 p.m., free.

11600 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite F, Vancouver; 360-253-1479 or irishtownbar.com.

Jollie’s

Nov. 6-7 — Dixie Wrecked.

Nov. 13-14 — Night Shift.

Sundays — Jam with Exit 9, 6-10 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays — Karaoke with PMS, 8 p.m.

Live music and entertainment is at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. No cover charge.

17701 N.E. Union Road (Exit 9 on Interstate 5), Ridgefield; 360-573-3141.

La Center Tavern

Fridays — Karaoke with Mary and Dave, 9 p.m. to midnight.

No cover charge.

107 E. Fourth St., La Center; 360-263-9920 or lacentertavern.com.

Manor Grange

Second and fourth Saturdays — Columbia River Old Time Strings open-mike jams and dancing to oldies and dance music, 6:30 p.m. jam, 7 p.m. show.

Donations at the door.

17901 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground; 360-263-3435.

Mojo’s Restaurant and Lounge

Sundays through Wednesdays — Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Thursdays — Open mike and jam with the Sinners Club, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

No cover charge. Shows are 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

All shows are for adults 21 and older.

1819 Main St., Vancouver; 360-694-0518.

Mugs Coffee

Last Sunday of each month — Live acoustic music, 6-9 p.m., free.

9230 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver; 360-576-9109.

Northbank Bar

Fridays — Twisted Licious Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Wednesdays — Licious Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Thursdays — Burlesque Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Second and fourth Saturday of each month — Lipz Cabaret drag show, 9:30 p.m., $4.

106 W. 6th St., Vancouver; 360-695-3862.

Pizza Italiana

Second and fourth Tuesdays — Acoustic Music Song Circle, 6:30 p.m.

5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., No. A106, Vancouver; 360-695-4004.

Pop Culture

Thursdays — Bluegrass jam, 6-9 p.m., free.

Third Saturday of each month — Open microphone acoustic music, 6-10 p.m., free.

1929 Main St., Vancouver; 360-609-6628.

Prairie Bar and Grill

Nov. 6-7 — Crush, 9 p.m., $2.

Nov. 13-14 — Melody Butchers, 9 p.m., $2.

Sundays — Free pool all day.

Mondays and Tuesdays — Texas hold ’em poker, 6 p.m.

Wednesdays — Live music with Brandy Lyn and Friends, 8 p.m., free.

14925 N.E. Caples Road, Brush Prairie; 360-892-6313 or prairiebarandgrill.com.

The Quay Bar and Grill

Nov. 6-7 — 24-7.

Nov. 13-14 — Soul Vaccination.

Shows are 8:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; $5 cover charge applies.

100 Columbia St., Vancouver; 360-694-8341.

Savona Coffee House

First and third Sundays of each month — Live acoustic music, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to make a purchase in lieu of an admission fee.

1898 S.E. Columbia River Drive, Vancouver; 360-690-0678 or savonacoffeehouse.wordpress.com.

Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro

Sundays — Jam session with Tom Grant, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free.

801 Washington St., Vancouver; 360-694-5107 or tommyosaloha.com.

Portland area

Berbati’s Pan

Nov. 6 — Western Aerial, Kleveland, 8:30 p.m., $6-$8.

Nov. 7 — Nathan Detroit, Very International Love, 9 p.m., free.

Nov. 9 — The Glib, 9 p.m., free.

Nov. 10 — Headlights, Anni Rossi, 7 p.m., $10, all ages.

Nov. 12 — Phone Calls From Home, Count Your Blessings, 8 p.m., $6-$8, all ages.

Nov. 13 — The Misfits, 8 p.m., $22-$25, all ages.

Nov. 14 — The Martyrs, 9 p.m., free.

Nov. 17 — David Choi, 8 p.m., $10-$12.

Nov. 19 — The Spittin’ Cobras, 8 p.m., $5-$7.

Shows are for adults 21 and older, unless otherwise noted.

Tickets through TicketWeb, 866-468-7623 or ticketweb.com.

10 S.W. Third Ave., Portland; 503-226-2122 or berbatis.com.

Doug Fir Lounge

Nov. 6 — Mother Hips, $17.50-$18.

Nov. 7 — The Raveonettes, Crocodiles, The Upsidedown, $15-$17.

Nov. 8 — Bishop Allen, $10-$12.

Nov. 9 — Bomba Estero, $10-$12.

Nov. 10 — Mission of Burma, $15-$17.

Nov. 11 — Pinback, $20.

Nov. 12-13 — Over the Rhine, Katie Herzig, $20-$23.

Nov. 14 — Roxy Epoxy and the Rebound, $5.

Nov. 15 — The Whigs, $10-$12.

Nov. 16 — Anti-Pop Consortium, $10-$13.

Nov. 17 — Russian Circles, 5 and 9 p.m., $10-$12 per show.

Nov. 18 — Girls, $10.

Nov. 19 — Fanfarlo, $10.

Shows begin at 9 p.m. and are for adults 21 and older, unless otherwise noted.

Tickets through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499 or ticketswest.com.

830 E. Burnside St., Portland; 503-231-9663 or dougfirlounge.com.

Holocene

Nov. 6 — Windsurf, Miracles Club, 8 p.m., $5.

Nov. 7 — Big Freedia, Beyondadoubt, $7.

Nov. 8 — Little Dragon, 8:30 p.m., $12-$13.

Nov. 10 — DJ Ed2000, $5.

Nov. 14 — DJs Anjali, E3 and the Incredible Kid, $5.

Nov. 18 — Solovox, Quiet Countries, Shrubbery, 8 p.m., $5.

Nov. 19 — Real Estate, 8:30 p.m., $8.

Shows are at 9 p.m. and for adults 21 and older, unless otherwise noted.

Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets, 800-838-3006 or brownpapertickets.com.

1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; 503-239-7639 or holocene.org.

Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub

Sundays — Irish sessions.

First Saturday of each month — Maher School of Irish Dance performances.

Second and fourth Saturday of each month — Kells Pipes and Drums performance.

Monday through Thursday performances begin at 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday performances begin at 9:30 p.m.; Sunday performances begin at 6 p.m.

A $3 cover charge applies after 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

112 S.W. Second Ave., Portland; 503-227-4057 or kellsirish.com/portland.

Mississippi Studios

Nov. 6 — David Bazan, 9 p.m., $12.

Nov. 7 — Laura Gibson, Musee Mecanique, 9 p.m., $12.

Nov. 8 — Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, 9 p.m., $10.

Nov. 9 — Crooked Still, 8 p.m., $15.

Nov. 10 — Will Hoge, 8 p.m., $12-$14.

Nov. 11 — Mike Coykendall Band, 8 p.m., $8-$10.

Nov. 13 — Lucy Kaplansky, 8 p.m., $22.50-$25.

Nov. 14 — The Dimes, 7 and 10 p.m., $10. The 7 p.m. show is for all ages and will feature Po’ Girl as the opening act. The 10 p.m. show is for adults 21 and older and will feature Casey Neil and the Norway Rats as the opening act.

Nov. 15 — Ari Hest, 8 p.m., $12.

Nov. 16 — Corb Lund, 8 p.m., $12.

Nov. 17 — Neon Indian, 9 p.m., $10.

Nov. 19 — Bombs Into You, 9 p.m., $8.

Shows are for adults 21 and older, unless otherwise noted.

3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; 503-288-3895 or mississippistudios.com.

White Eagle Saloon

Nov. 16 — Chance Hayden, 8:30 p.m., free, adults 21 and older.

836 N. Russell St., Portland; 503-282-6810 or mcmenamins.com.

On Stage

Clark County

Native American Indian Heritage Month celebration

Poet Shanawa Littlebow of the Tigua tribe will share his work and experiences. Littlebow took part in an 8,300-mile journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., where he drew attention to the effects of environmental devastation on American Indians.

The event will also feature traditional dances from the Apache Crown Dancers of Chemawa School.

When: Noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12.

Where: Clark College’s Gaiser Student Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.

Admission: Free.

Telephone: 360-992-2053.

On the Web: clark.edu.

Around Washington

Seattle International Stand-up Comedy Competition

The competition features 16 professional comedians from across the country. The show is open to people of all ages, but it will contain adult language and content.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14.

Where: Lower Columbia College’s Wollenberg Auditorium at the Rose Center for the Arts, 1600 Maple St., Longview.

Admission: $15.

Telephone: 888-575-8499.

On the Web: columbiatheatre.com.

Portland area

Jeff Dunham

Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will headline a show in Portland. Dunham is the star of the sketch comedy television series, “The Jeff Dunham Show.”

When: 8 p.m. Nov. 13.

Where: Memorial Coliseum, 1 Center Court, Portland.

Admission: $42.50 through the Rose Quarter, 877-789-7673 or rosequarter.com.

Revolve Tour

The tour features a mix of youth ministry, drama, inspirational speeches, live music and drama for teen girls.

Speakers include Jenna Lucado, author of “Redefining Beautiful,” Chad Eastham, author of “Guys are Waffles; Girls are Spaghetti” and Austin Gutwein, author of “Take Your Best Shot.”

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 9 a.m. Nov. 14.

Where: Rose Garden arena, 1 Center Court, Portland.

Admission: $74.

On the Web: revolvetour.com.

Theater

Clark County

“The Crucible”

The Camas High School Theater Department’s latest production uses the Salem witch trials to show how intolerance and mass hysteria can tear a community apart.

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 19-21.

Where: Camas High School, 26900 S.E. 15th St., Camas.

Admission: $6, $4 for seniors and students with an associated student body card.

Telephone: 360-833-5750.

“Dracula”

Washougal High School presents the adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel. It follows the adventures of the vampire Count Dracula.

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 7.

Where: Washougal High School’s Washburn Auditorium, 1201 39th St., Washougal.

Admission: $5, $4 for students and seniors. Those who attend the Oct. 31 production in costume receive $1 off admission.

Telephone: 360-954-3136.

On the Web: washburnpac.org.

“High School Musical 2”

Christian Youth Theater follows Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the group as they finish junior year and begin summer. In the production, friendships are tested and the meaning of success is redefined.

It includes a variety of songs and dance numbers.

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 20-21; 3 p.m. Nov. 14 and Nov. 21; 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and Nov. 22; and 6 p.m. Nov. 15.

Where: Washougal High School’s Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal.

Admission: $12, $9 children and seniors.

Telephone: 360-750-8550.

On the Web: cytvanport.org.

“Looking for Olivia”

Henry has settled into a life of mediocrity when his beautiful neighbor is locked out of her apartment. Henry’s offer to help may change both of their lives forever.

The production is presented by Clark College Theater.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7, Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 20-21, as well as 2 p.m. Nov. 14.

Where: Clark College’s Decker Theater, in the Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.

Admission: $12.

Telephone: 360-992-2815.

On the Web: clark.edu.

Loves Street Playhouse Reader’s Theatre

Loves Street Playhouse will showcase a pair of one-act plays written by playwrights for the company’s annual scriptwriting contest. One production is a detective spoof, and the other is a drama.

Following the performances, fans can meet the playwrights and enjoy dessert.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

Where: Loves Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland.

Admission: $5.

Telephone: 360-263-6670.

On the Web: lovestreetplayhouse.com.

“Mark Twain: A Benefit Performance”

Mark Twain impersonator McAvoy Layne will appear as the author and humorist. Layne has appeared as the author for 20 years and is the author of the Twain biography, “Hooked on Twain.”

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 10.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver.

Admission: $50.

Telephone: 360-694-9300.

“The Music Man”

The music and drama departments at Battle Ground High School and Prairie High School have teamed for the production, which follows a fast-talking salesman and con artist.

The con man poses as a band leader and sells instruments to town residences while plotting to leave town with the money. He falls in love with the town librarian, who sees through his plan.

The production features a cast of about 45 students and an orchestra of about 15 students from throughout the Vancouver School District.

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 19-20.

Where: Prairie High School, 11500 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver.

Admission: $10, $5 for students and seniors.

Telephone: 360-885-5000.

On the Web: prairiehighschool.org.

“The Servant of Two Masters”

Mountain View High School presents an updated adaptation of Carlo Coldoni’s improvised comedy piece. In the production, Beatrice narrowly escapes her overbearing father, only for him to be killed by her fiancée. She travels in disguise to collect a dowry promised to her brother, and her servant takes on a second master — Beatrice’s estranged fiancée. Botched nuptials, mistaken identities and overdramatics add to the fun.

When: 8 p.m. Nov. 12-14.

Where: Mountain View High School auditorium, 1500 S.E. Blairmont Drive, Vancouver.

Admission: $5.

Telephone: 360-604-6110.

“Steel Magnolias”

Loves Street Playhouse follows Truvy’s beauty parlor in a Louisiana parish. The production looks at the relationships in and around the beauty parlor over several years.

When: 8 p.m. Nov. 12-14, Nov. 19-21 and Nov. 27-28, as well as 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29.

Where: Loves Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland.

Admission: Tickets purchased in advance are $10, and $8 for seniors 62 and older and children 17 and younger.

Telephone: 360-263-6670.

On the Web: lovestreetplayhouse.com.

“A Sting in the Tail”

Two playwrights are searching for a new idea for their next play. The duo creates a victim and a plot to revolve around the dead body.

The production is presented by the Slocum House Theatre Company.

When: Through Nov. 8, with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, as well as Nov. 5; and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Where: Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver.

Admission: $10, $8 for children 12 and younger and seniors 60 and older.

Telephone: 360-696-2427.

On the Web: slocumhouse.com.

Portland area

“Ben Franklin: Unplugged”

Portland Center Stage follows a man who discovers that he looks startlingly like Ben Franklin. Unsettled by the revelation, he sets out to learn more about Franklin. The lessons learned give him a new view on the costs of independence, the meaning of revolution and the actions of the Founding Fathers.

When: Through Nov. 22, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, as well as Nov. 8 and Nov. 15; 2 p.m. Sundays, as well as Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21; and noon Thursdays.

There are no noon performances Nov. 12 or Nov. 19.

Where: The Armory’s Ellyn Bye Studio, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland.

Admission: Tickets start at $24; discounts for seniors, students and those younger than 30 are available.

Telephone: 503-445-3700.

On the Web: pcs.org.

“Canta Y No Llores”

Miracle Theatre Group celebrates the Day of the Dead with old-time tunes that harken back to an earlier era. The production is set during the Great Depression at a camp where workers are building Oregon’s Timberline Lodge. Five strangers from throughout the United States find ways to hold onto optimism during difficult times.

When: Through Nov. 15, with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 7 p.m. Nov. 15.

Where: Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., Portland.

Admission: $20 on Thursdays and Sundays, and $22 on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets $16 for students and seniors for all shows.

Tickets $22 for the 7 p.m. Nov. 15 performance.

Telephone: 503-236-7253.

On the Web: milagro.org.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Oregon Children’s Theatre presents the story of Charlie and Grandpa Joe, who take an adventure into a world of Oompa-Loompas, chocolate rivers and cotton candy dreams. Along the way, Charlie is faced with a bribe to steal the secrets of the Everlasting Gobstopper.

When: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Nov. 7; and 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 21-22.

Where: Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland.

Admission: $16-$24, $13-$20 for children and seniors.

Telephone: 503-228-9571.

On the Web: octc.org.

“Company”

Jane A. Theater Company and BrunDog Productions presents the Stephen Sondhem production. The production follows a 35-year-old bachelor who has been unable or unwilling to get married — until now.

When: Through Nov. 8, with performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Where: Dolores Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland.

Admission: $26-$30, as well as $20 for students, through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

On the Web: jane-a-theater-company.org.

“HATS! The Musical”

Inspired by the Red Hat Society, the musical is about a 49-year-old woman who reluctantly faces the big 5-0 when she meets several remarkable women.

When: Through Nov. 22, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Nov. 8 and Nov. 22.

Where: Brunish Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland.

Admission: $15-$35. Reservations are required. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000.

Telephone: 503-239-5919.

On the Web: tripro.org.

“Holidazed”

Artists Repertory Theatre’s holiday comedy tells the story of a do-it-all mom who turns her family’s holiday season upside down when she takes in a feisty, homeless teenager.

When: Nov. 18-Dec. 20, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 11 a.m. Dec. 9.

Where: Artists Repertory Theatre’s Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder St., Portland.

Admission: $25-$47, $20 for students.

Telephone: 503-241-1278.

On the Web: artistsrep.org.

“The Man Who Came to Dinner”

Sheridan Whiteside, a New York critic and lecturer, slips on the icy doorstep of the Stanley family during a publicity stop. For the next six weeks, Sheridan is confined to the family’s living room and interferes with everyone and everything. The production is presented by Lakewood Theatre Company.

When: Through Dec. 13, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, as well as Dec. 2; 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 15 and 22; and 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 29, Dec. 6 and 13.

There is no performance Nov. 26.

Where: Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.

Admission: $26, $24 for students and seniors.

Telephone: 503-635-3901.

On the Web: lakewood-center.org.

“Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance”

Broadway Across America’s latest production blends traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based on an Irish folktale about a dark lord who challenges the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn, and a love story fueled by the dancing unfolds.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17.

Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland.

Admission: $20-$55.

Telephone: 866-739-6737.

On the Web: portlandopera.org/broadway/2009_2010.

“No Exit”

In Imago Theatre’s production, the actors balance on a 17-foot platform floating above the stage. The characters, trapped in battle, twist and topple as the set tips and sways with every step.

When: Through Nov. 15, with performances at 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Where: Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland.

Admission: Tickets start at $28; discounts are for youth and seniors.

Telephone: 503-231-9581.

On the Web: imagotheatre.com.

“Orphée”

Portland Opera presents the retelling of the Orpheus myth. After the death of his wife, Eurydice, Orphée is taken to the underworld, where the pair meets again. The couple is released on the condition that Orphée never look at Eurydice again.

The production will be performed in French with English translations projected above the stage.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 12 and 14, as well as 2 p.m. Nov. 8.

Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland.

Admission: $20-$135.

Telephone: 866-739-6737.

On the Web: portlandopera.org.

“Ration & Passion: 3 by Stoppard”

Readers Theatre Repertory presents three seldom-seen plays by Tom Stoppard, including “Teeth,” “Another Moon Called Earth” and “A Separate Peace.”

When: 8 p.m. Nov. 13-14.

Where: Blackfish Gallery, 420 N.W. Ninth Ave., Portland.

Admission: $8.

Telephone: 503-295-4997.

On the Web: readerstheatrerep.org.

“Rumpelstiltskin”

A miller’s daughter manages to spin straw into gold thanks to a dwarf, who claims her firstborn child as payment for his help. She marries a king, and the dwarf returns for their first child. The queen wants to keep the baby but must figure out the mysterious dwarf’s real name. The puppet production is presented by Vancouver-based Tears of Joy Theatre.

Puppet-making activities will be available before all Saturday and Sunday performances.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13; 11 a.m. Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Nov. 28; and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 15, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29.

Where: Dolores Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland.

Admission: $16, $14 for children.

Telephone: 360-695-3050.

On the Web: tojt.org.

DANCE

Portland area

BodyVox

BodyVox opens its season with a retrospective of BodyVox work curated by artistic directors Ashley Roland and Jamey Hampton. The show reflects themes of chronology and timeliness.

When: Nov. 12-Dec. 5, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, as well as 2 p.m. Nov. 27 and Dec. 5.

There is no show Nov. 26.

Where: BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 N.W. 17th Ave., Portland.

Admission: $10-$48.

Telephone: 503-229-0627.

On the Web: bodyvox.com.

White Bird

White Bird presents Shen Wei Dance Arts. The group will perform work that reflects Wei’s impressions of Tibet during his travels there, as well as a new work that integrates images of the Old Silk Road with newer, modern Chinese imagery.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11.

Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland.

Admission: $20-$50, $16-$40 for students and seniors.

Telephone: 503-245-1600.

On the Web: whitebird.org.

Calls for artists

Art

Cupola Gallery

Seeking: Members for the gallery. Interested artists should visit the gallery’s Web site or the gallery for full requirements.

The gallery is also seeking 3-D artists. Those interested can get more information on the gallery’s Web site.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Cost: Free.

Where: 510 E. Main St., Battle Ground.

Telephone: 360-666-7100.

On the Web: thecupolagallery.org.

Sixth Street Gallery

Seeking: Portfolios to jury for new gallery members. Interested artists should contact the gallery for requirements.

Deadline: Ongoing for the portfolios.

Where: 105 W. Sixth St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-693-7340.

On the Web: sixthstreetgallery.com.

Music

Clark College Chorale

Seeking: Community members and Clark College students to sing in the chorale. Sopranos, altos, tenors and bass/baritones are welcome.

Auditions: Ongoing by appointment.

Telephone: 360-992-2245 or 360-904-1339.

On the Web: clark.edu.

Columbia River Chorus

Seeking: Women singers to join the Community Christmas Chorus. The group is looking for women singers to sing a cappella and barbershop harmony styles.

Auditions: Sit in on a rehearsal, 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays.

Where: First United Congregational Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 503-810-8819.

On the Web: columbiariverchorus.com.

Northwest Harmony Chorus

Seeking: Women 16 and older for an a cappella four-part harmony chorus. No experience necessary.

Auditions: Voice placement and information available at rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, excluding holidays.

Where: Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel, 4700 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-600-5595.

On the Web: northwestharmony.org.

Vancouver Community Concert Band

Seeking: Alto, tenor and baritone saxophone players.

Auditions: By appointment.

Telephone: 360-735-7806.

On the Web: vccb.us.

Vancouver USA Singers

Seeking: Adult singers. The ability to read music and some choir experience is recommended.

Telephone: 360-574-7173.

On the Web: vancouversingers.org.

Vancouver Volcanic Dixieland Band

Seeking: Banjo and string bass players.

Auditions: By appointment.

Where: 1100 W. 43rd St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-735-7806.

On the Web: vccb.us.

Young at Heart

Seeking: Senior men and women who can sing, lip-sync, play a musical instrument or pretend to play a musical instrument.

Auditions: By appointment.

Telephone: 360-896-6279.

E-mail: youngatheartsingers@yahoo.com.

On the Web: col-ed.org/YAH/index.htm.

Theater

Loves Street Playhouse

Seeking: Three men and three women for “A Christmas Pudding.” Those interested in auditioning should prepare a one- to two-minute monologue or dramatic reading of their choice. Actors will have few rehearsals and must be strong at characterization, accents, variety and complex dialogue. Full information and registration is available online.

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 16.

Where: Loves Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland.

On the Web: lovestreetplayhouse.com.

ART

Clark County

Alcove Art Gallery

Current exhibit: Ceramic works, such as pottery and sculpture, from Ridgefield artist Robin Hominiuk, through Nov. 28.

Event: First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Where: 328 Pioneer St., Ridgefield.

Telephone: 360-727-3088.

On the Web: alcoveartgallery.com.

Angst Gallery

Current exhibit: Plein-air landscape paintings by Don Lonsbrough, through Nov. 28. Lonsbrough will also exhibit works that showcase the Pacific Northwest and Europe.

Event: First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6.

Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays or by appointment.

Where: 1015 Main St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-253-1742.

On the Web: angstgallery.com.

Archer Gallery

Upcoming exhibit: Bottle cap art by Steven Beatty and Laurel Kurtz, Nov. 10 through Dec. 10. The installation exhibit uses a variety of plastic bottle caps to illustrate their impact on the environment.

Event: Reception, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 10.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays.

Where: Clark College’s Penguin Union Building, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-992-2246.

On the Web: clark.edu/archergallery.

Art on the Boulevard

Current exhibit: Paintings by Christopher Mathie, through Nov. 28. Mathie works to capture movement, emotion and essential shapes to communicate his ideas.

Event: First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Where: 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 300, Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-750-4499.

On the Web: artontheboulevard.org.

Aurora Gallery

Current exhibit: Plein-air paintings from 18 Pacific Northwest artists, through Nov. 28. The plein-air style involves artists doing their work outdoors, compensating for light and scenery changes as they happen.

Event: First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6. Visitors can meet the artists from 6-8 p.m. Two Rivers will perform from 6-8 p.m., as well.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Where: 1004 Main St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-696-0449.

Bond Gallery

Ongoing exhibit: Portraits by Blue Bond, as well as fine art, pottery and jewelry.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays by appointment.

Where: 6524 N.E. 10th Ave., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-695-5368.

Camas First Friday Art Walk

Ongoing: Art on display in shops, boutiques and art galleries.

Hours: 4-8 p.m., first Friday of each month.

Where: Fourth Avenue between Cedar and Birch streets in downtown Camas.

Telephone: 360-834-0710.

Firehouse Glass

Events: Autumn Studio Sale, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 6. All the glass artists who use the space will sell their works directly to the public. Event includes demonstrations, in addition to the sale.

Glass-blowing demonstration 6-10 p.m. Fridays.

Where: 518 Main St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-695-2660.

On the Web: firehouseglass.com.

First Friday Art Walk

Ongoing: Receptions for new art exhibits in downtown Vancouver galleries.

Hours: 5 p.m. first Friday of each month.

Where: Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver.

Firehouse Glass, 518 Main St., Vancouver.

North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver.

Sixth Street Gallery, 105 W. Sixth St., Vancouver.

Art on the Boulevard, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-696-0449.

Heron Gate Building

Ongoing exhibit: Work by Ridgefield Art Association Members.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Where: 2 S. 56th Place, Ridgefield.

Telephone: 360-727-7639.

On the Web: ridgefieldartassociation.com.

Just Plain Ol Folks Art Gallery and Gift Shop

Ongoing exhibit: Pottery, sculpture and paintings from more than 20 artists. Print packets and cards by Ann Amies are also on display.

Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Where: 15601 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie.

Telephone: 360-718-1485.

North Bank Artists Gallery

Current exhibit: Photography from five artists, through Nov. 30. The exhibit includes 3-D and photographic experimentation by Harrison Higgs, head of the Fine Arts department at Washington State University Vancouver. Photography from artists such as N. Scott Trimble, a former Columbian employee, Rich Rollins, Willie Ross and Kathi Rick will also be on display.

Event: First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Where: 1005 Main St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-693-1840.

On the Web: northbankartistsgallery.com.

Pop Culture

Event: The weekly Art With a Conscience event addresses local and global issues through art. Those who wish to take part can create art centered around a theme that changes each month.

Each project lasts one month, with the last Tuesday of each month featuring a presentation and critique of the work produced by each artist.

Participants are asked to bring their own materials for producing their pieces and are encouraged to work on their pieces at home, as well.

When: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Where: 1929 Main St., Vancouver.

On the Web: studioeightytwenty.org.

Second Story Gallery

Current exhibit: Work by the Can’t Remember Stuff Group, through Nov. 28. The group, made up of six women, will display a variety of paintings.

Event: First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Where: Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas.

Telephone: 360-834-4692.

Sixth Street Gallery

Current exhibit: Small works, through Nov. 29. No work is bigger than 12 inches. Artists from across the country and working in a variety of media are part of the show. Jan Harris is the month’s featured artist. Harris will display photographs of a Yamhill County farm in autumn.

Event: First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6. Pianist Therese Mitchelle will perform at the reception.

Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.

Where: 105 W. Sixth St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-693-7340.

On the Web: sixthstreetgallery.com.

Washington State University Vancouver

Current exhibits: Work by members of the Southwest Washington Watercolor Society, through Nov. 6 in the Engineering Life Science Building. More than 150 artists are members of the watercolor group. Oil paintings by Suzy Kitman, through Jan. 7 in the Engineering Life Science Building’s main floor gallery. The oil paintings focus on portraits of people in their natural settings.

Event: Reception with Kitman, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 14 in the gallery. Kitman will be on hand to talk about her work and answer questions.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.

Where: 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-546-9551.

On the Web: vancouver.wsu.edu.

White Sturgeon Art Gallery

Upcoming exhibit: Paintings by Grays Harbor College art professor Erik Sandgren, Nov. 7-Dec. 31. Sandgren’s work focuses on the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Where: Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-487-7111.

On the Web: cityofvancouver.us/watercenter.

Portland area

100th Monkey Studios

Current exhibit: Photography by Vancouver photographer Heather Parsons, on display through Nov. 30.

Event: Artist reception, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6.

Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Where: 110 S.E. 16th Ave., Portland.

Telephone: 503-232-3457.

On the Web: alcoveartgallery.com.

Words

Clark County

Barnes & Noble

Family storytime and activities, 11 a.m. Saturdays.

All events are free.

Vancouver Plaza, 7700 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-253-9007 or bn.com/events.

Borders Bookstore

Kids Story Time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, free. The story time includes activities.

811 S.E. 160th Ave., Vancouver; 360-891-2060 or borders.com.

Clark College

Mental Health Mondays lecture series:

Rob Tell, discussing suicide prevention among America’s veterans, Nov. 9.

Author and educator Bounsang Khamkeo, giving an Asian perspective on gambling and addictions, Nov. 16.

All Mental Health Mondays are from noon to 1 p.m. in the Penguin Student Lounge, inside the college’s Penguin Union Building. All events are free.

1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; clark.edu.

Cover to Cover Books

Vancouver Writers’ Mixer, 5-6:30 p.m. the first Saturday of each month through July.

Open microphone poetry, 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, free; 360-694-9653.

1817 Main St., Vancouver; 360-514-0358 or covertocoverbooks.net.

Kazoodles Toy Store

Story time and music for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, free.

575 W. Eighth St., Vancouver; 360-699-9200 or kazoodlestoys.com.

Washington State University Vancouver

Jared Diamond, speaking about treatment of older people by traditional societies, 6 p.m. Nov. 17 in room 110 of the Administration Building. There is no admission fee.

14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver; www.vancouver.wsu.edu.

Portland area

Bagdad Theater

Augusten Burroughs (“Running With Scissors,” “You Better Not Cry”), 7 p.m. Nov. 11, $22. Tickets include admission and a copy of “You Better Not Cry.”

Tickets through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland; 800-878-7323 or powells.com.

Borders Bookstore

Darren G. Davis and Jason Schultz of Vancouver-based Bluewater Productions will sign copies of “Female Force: Stephenie Meyer” and “Female Force: Vol. 1,” 1-3 p.m. Nov. 7, free. Both graphic novels will be on sale. “Female Force: Stephenie Meyer” will be on sale for the first time at the signing. It is scheduled to be released Nov. 11.

7227 S.W. Bridgeport Road, Tigard, Ore.; 503-968-7576 or borders.com.

Keller Auditorium

Al Gore (“Our Choice,” “An Inconvenient Truth”), 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, $45-$65. All tickets include a copy of “Our Choice.”

Tickets through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; literary-arts.org.

Powell’s Books

Powell’s City of Books:

Peter Philips and Mickey Huff (“Censored 2010”), Nov. 6.

David Javerbaum (“What to Expect When You’re Expected: A Fetus’s Guide to the First Three Trimesters”), 3 p.m. Nov. 8.

Peter Ames Carlin (“Paul McCartney: A Life”), Nov. 8.

Jesse Katz (“The Opposite Field”), Nov. 9.

Antonino D’Ambrosio (“A Heartbeat and a Guitar”), Nov. 10.

Ed and Deb Shapiro (“Be the Change”), Nov. 11.

Jennie Shortridge (“Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe,” “When She Flew”), Nov. 12.

Kerry Eggers (“The Oregon State University Vault: The History of the Beavers”), 10 a.m. Nov. 13.

Jessica Maxwell (“Roll Around Heaven”), Nov. 13.

Ivy Manning (“The Adaptable Feast”), 2 p.m. Nov. 15.

Douglas Coupland (“Generation A,” “Shampoo Planet,” “Generation X”), Nov. 15.

Jim Lommasson and Inara Verzemnieks (“Oaks Park Pentimento”), Nov. 16.

Peter Goodman (“Past Due: The End of Easy Money and the Renewal of the American Economy”), Nov. 17.

John Major Jenkins (“The 2012 Story”), Nov. 18.

Mary Karr (“The Liars’ Club,” “Lit”), Nov. 19.

1005 W. Burnside St., Portland.

Powell’s on Hawthorne:

Erin McKittrick (“A Long Trek Home”), Nov. 9.

Keith Stern (“Queers in History”), Nov. 12.

Bill Siverly (“Clearwater Way”), Barbara Drake (“Driving 100”) and Carlos Reyes (“The Book of Shadows”), 4 p.m. Nov. 15.

Jennifer Springsteen (“VoiceCatcher 4”), Nov. 16.

3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland.

Events and author readings at all sites are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.

800-878-7323 or powells.com.

Museums

Clark County

Clark County Historical Museum

Current exhibits and events:

n “Boomer!” on display through Dec. 31. The exhibit explores the baby boom generation nationally and in Clark County.

n “Catharine Paine Blaine: Seneca Falls and the Women’s Rights Movement in the State of Washington,” through Dec. 31. The exhibit celebrates the 2010 Washington Women’s Suffrage Centennial through an exploration of the effect of settlers’ reform ideas on the development of women’s rights in Washington.

Events:

n “Mr. Carnegie’s Grand Tour of Washington,” though Dec. 31. “Mr. Carnegie’s Grand Tour” is a free automobile-based passport tour of 20 Washington Carnegie libraries. The museum is one such building. The tour highlights nearby heritage sights and cultural destinations.

Ongoing exhibits:

n An 1890s-style country store and doctor’s office.

n “Woven History: Native American Basketry,” baskets created by American Indians.

n Research library, focusing on Clark County and Pacific Northwest history.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Where: 1511 Main St., Vancouver.

Admission: $4; $3 for seniors and college students with identification; $2 for children 6-18; free for children 5 and younger. Free admission for visitors who are 100 years old or 45 years old, with proof of age, throughout 2009.

Telephone: 360-993-5679.

On the Web: cchmuseum.org.

Columbia Barracks Military Historical Society Museum

Ongoing exhibit:

n Uniforms and artifacts from all branches and eras of the military.

Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Fridays or by appointment.

Where: 2922 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.

Admission: Donations accepted.

Telephone: 360-574-1961, 360-896-5096.

North Clark Historical Museum

Ongoing exhibits:

n Artifacts and exhibits about early life in America, pioneers, logging and Mount St. Helens.

n “Native American Trails: Fire and the Seasonal Round,” on the exploration of George McClellan.

n “The Vanishing Logger,” photography by Cheryle Easter.

n Archival library available for research.

Events:

n Music open mike, 7 p.m. first Friday of each month.

Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Where: 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy.

Admission: Donations accepted.

Telephone: 360-247-5800.

On the Web: lewisriver.com/amboy/museum.html.

Pearson Air Museum

Events:

n Soar with Books program, 11 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month. The program includes a museum tour, story time and a crafts projects for toddlers 3-5.

n Second Saturday Cinema, noon the second Saturday of each month. An aviation-themed movie will be shown in the Tex Rankin Theater.

Ongoing exhibits:

n A reproduction of a World War I-era Fokker DR-1 triplane has returned for display after being damaged four years ago in a crash.

n “The Clipper’s In,” a brief history of the Pan Am transoceanic Clippers and their impact on the Depression-era public.

n Photographs by Dale Denny. The late Vancouver resident took photos of the Soviet airplane that made history by crossing the North Pole and landing in Vancouver.

n Airplanes, including a 1940 DeHavilland Tiger Moth, and exhibits on local aviators; children’s hands-on science area; restoration hangar; model airplane display; artifacts; gift shop and original paintings.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

Where: 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver.

Admission: $7; $5 for seniors, active military members and students 6-17; free for children 5 and younger. $22 for families, which includes two adults and up to four students.

Telephone: 360-694-7026.

On the Web: pearsonairmuseum.org.

Two Rivers Heritage Museum

Ongoing exhibits:

n American Indian artifacts and baskets, antique dolls, toys, china, furniture, garments, books, musical instruments, tools, linens, handmade quilts, antique and 1940s kitchens and laundry displays.

n Family histories, local land records, photos and cemetery records available for research.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; group tours by appointment.

Where: 1 Durgan St., Washougal.

Admission: $3, $2 for seniors, $1 for students.

Telephone: 360-835-8742.

Around Washington

Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum

Ongoing exhibits:

n A 37-foot-tall fish wheel, 1895 Corliss steam engine, 1917 World War I Curtiss JN-4 biplane and Columbia River Gorge American Indian artifacts.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Where: 990 S.W. Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson.

Admission: $7, $6 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for children 6-12; free for children 5 and younger.

Telephone: 800-991-2338.

On the Web: columbiagorge.org.

Portland area

Oregon Historical Society

Current exhibit:

n “A Heartfelt Welcome: The Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church Collection,” through Jan. 4. The church has served as a force in the Portland area’s black community for more than 50 years. The exhibit includes photographs, mementos and memories dating back to the church’s earliest days,

Events:

n Family Saturdays, the third Saturday of each month. Up to two children receive free admission with each paid adult admission. The museum will offer family-friendly activities.

Ongoing exhibits:

n “Oregon My Oregon” tells the Oregon story with artifacts, art, photos, documents, audio-visual presentations and hands-on displays.

n “The Battleship Oregon” features ship models and paintings of early exploration of Oregon.

n “Oregon Art” features paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Where: 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland.

Admission: $11; $9 for students and seniors; $5 for children 6-18; free for children 5 and younger.

Telephone: 503-222-1741.

On the Web: ohs.org.

Oregon Jewish Museum

Current exhibit:

n Paintings by Shirley Gittelsohn, through Nov. 22.

Ongoing exhibit:

n Artifacts and information about Jewish history.

Event:

n Shirley Gittelsohn will sign copies of her latest book, “Paintings and Reflections,” 4-8 p.m. Nov. 8.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Group tours by appointment.

Where: 310 N.W. Davis St., Portland. The museum will move to its new location at 1953 N.W. Kearney St., Portland, on Dec. 20.

Admission: $3.

Telephone: 503-226-3600.

On the Web: ojm.org.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Current exhibits:

n “Scream! Featuring Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear,” through Jan. 3. The exhibit examines the physiological, neurobiological and sociological aspects of fear. Visitors can experience fear, rate their responses, understand the science behind the emotion and learn how the brain and body respond to danger.

n “Kids’ Port,” now open. The interactive exhibit, based on the processes at the Port of Portland’s marine terminal, includes a small model of a crane, push trucks, blocks representing cargo containers and a model cargo ship.

n The museum’s Science on a Sphere is now open. It consists of a 6-foot suspended sphere that uses computers and video projectors to display animated images of the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, animal migration patterns, global warming trends and hurricane patterns, as well as the surfaces of the sun, Mars and the moon.

Events:

n “Superstitions: Science vs. Fiction,” Nov. 13. The event includes demonstrations throughout the day that explore the history behind superstitions and how people cope with them. The event tries to find out if there is any truth or science behind superstitions, as well as what their origins are.

OMNIMAX films:

n “Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure,” through Nov. 22.

n “Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk,” through Dec. 20.

n “Mystic India,” through Dec. 20.

n “Deep Sea,” through Dec. 20.

Ongoing:

n Tours of the USS Blueback submarine, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

n Astronomy and laser light shows in the Kendall Planetarium.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Where: 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland.

Admission: $11; $9 for seniors 63 and older and children 3-13; $2 on the first Sunday of each month. Additional costs for some shows, submarine tour and planetarium shows.

Telephone: 800-955-6674.

On the Web: omsi.edu.

Portland Art Museum

Current exhibits:

n “APEX: Joseph Park,” through Nov. 15. The Seattle artist’s paintings create a visual structure built on reflections and narrative situations from a variety of photographic sources.

n “Word and Image/Word as Image,” through Nov. 29. The exhibit examines the relationship between word and image in prints over the course of more than 500 years. The exhibit is made up of nearly 70 works.

n “China Design Now,” through Jan. 17. The exhibit reflects the new Chinese urban environment and encapsulates the scale, speed and energy of change in China today. It brings together contemporary graphic design, high fashion, interior design and new architecture projects created in China. Exhibit admission, which includes museum admission, is $15-$20, and $12-$20 for seniors and students 18 and older with identification.

n “Raphael: The Woman with the Veil,” through Jan. 3. Visitors can view Raphael’s renowned painting, which was painted in 1516 and depicts a serene woman looking intently at the viewer. Exhibit admission, which includes museum admission, is $17-$20, and $14-$20 for seniors and students 18 and older with identification.

Events:

n Conversation with Freeman Lau Siu Hong, 2 p.m. Nov. 7, $12, in the Mark Building’s Miller Gallery. Freeman Lau Siu Hong is a renowned sculptor and graphic and industrial designer based in Hong Kong. He will discuss graphic design, typography and advertising in China today.

n Free Museum Family Day, Nov. 8. The free event includes Chinese dance, music and food, as well as art-making activities inspired by the cities featured in “China Design Now.”

n Conversation with Shen Wei, 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Kridel Grand Ballroom. The cho