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Events, Wednesday, Dec. 31: Weinland, Soul Vaccination; New year’s Eve dance

The Columbian

Published: December 25, 2014, 4:00pm

Weinland will perform on Dec. 31 at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland.

Concerts

Ants in the Kitchen, 9 p.m., McMennamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland; $15 to $20, 21 and older. www.mcmenamins.com

Fruition, The Quick & Easy Boys, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $24 to $28 for 21 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons, Star Theater, 13 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $20, 21 and older. 503-345-7892 or www.startheaterportland.com

Hot Tuna, 9:30 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $75 to $80 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Paper Diamond, Milo & Otis, 7 p.m. Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $30, 18 and older through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499 or www.ticketswest.com. www.roselandpdx.com

The Parson Red Heads, 9:30 p.m. McMennamins White Eagle Saloon, 836 N. Russell St., Portland; $12 to $15, 21 and older. www.mcmenamins.com

“Porter Plays Porter,” 7:30 p.m. Jazz pianist Randy Porter will perform Cole Porter songs with his jazz trio. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $35. www.focm.org

Nightlife

Common Ground, 9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5; 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.net

Hokus Pokus, 9 p.m. Billy Blues Bar and Grill, 7115 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-694-3114 or www.billybluesbarandgrill.com

Holocene New Year’s Eve, 8 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $25, 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

Kenny Kofler and The Third Power, 9 p.m. Byno’s Roadhouse, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-314-4833 or www.bynosroadhouse.com

New Year’s Eve with Mel Brown, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $22 to $28, 21 and older. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

The Sindicate, 9 p.m. Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver; no cover charge, 21 and older. 360-695-3686 or www.vancouverbrickhouse.com

Weinland’s New Year’s Eve Supergroup, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $25 to $28., 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Theater

“Frogz” presented by Imago Theatre. Recommend for ages 4 and older. 2 p.m. through Dec. 31. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth St., Portland; $34.50, $29.50 for youth and seniors, $17.50 for children. 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mary Poppins” presented by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. Noon and 4 p.m. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $18 to $23; $13 to $19 for youth. 503-222-4480 or www.nwcts.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

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Out & about

First Run and Walk 2015, 10 p.m. registration, midnight race start. A 5K run/walk and 10K run will follow the waterfront, crossing the Steel and Hawthorne bridges. World Trade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon St., Portland; $40 to $50. www.aasportsltd.com/firstrun

The Governors Ball with Patrick Lamb and Soul Vaccination, 8 p.m. The Sentinel Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $100 to $125, $50 for admission after 10 p.m. tickettomato.com/event_group.php?gid=55

InspireTruth New Year’s Eve Celebration, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Portland Art Museum Mark Building, 1119 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $99 to $108, 21 and older. www.nye-inspire.me

New Year’s Eve at the Hoosegow, 6 p.m. A benefit concert and prime rib dinner, with proceeds going to the Veterans Community Garden Project. Performances include pianist Art Miller, guitarist Ernesto Quilban and Mark Stevenz as Elvis. The Hoosegow, 609 W. 11th St., Vancouver; $75, $120 per couple. 360-907-2391 or www.clarkcountyvetscourtboard.org

Noon Year’s Eve Party, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aimed at families with younger children, celebrate the new year at noon with music, crafts and activities. Three Creeks Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver; free. 360-906-4790 or www.fvrl.org

Portland Champagne Ball with Radical Revolution and The Gentlemen’s Club, 8 p.m. Portland Hilton and Executive Tower, 921 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $99 to $129, 21 and older. www.champagneball.com

Portland’s Grand Ball with Hit Machine, 8:30 p.m. The Nines, 525 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $99 to $150, 21 and older. 877-229-9995 or www.portlandsgrandball.com

Vancouver New Year’s Eve Party, 7:30 p.m. The Nu Wavers, Beat Frequency and the Aerial Muse Collective will perform, with proceeds benefiting the Fort Vancouver National Trust. Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; $70 to $90, $125 for VIP, $30 for late admission, for 21 and older. 503-432-9477 or www.tickettomato.com/event.php?event_id=2712

Attractions

Christmas Past, Present and Future, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Jan. 2. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland; $9.50; $8.50 for seniors, $6.50 for youth; free for children ages 6 and younger. 503-823-3623 or www.pittockmansion.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Peacock Lane, 6 p.m. to midnight. S.E. Peacock Lane, between Southeast Stark and Belmont streets, Portland; Free. www.peacocklane.net. For more details, see the go: friday page.

ZooLights, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Jan. 4. Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $10, $8.50 for seniors, $7 for children, free for ages 2 and younger. 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Comedy

ComedySportz New Year’s Eve, 7 and 9 p.m. The family-friendly performance features two teams of improv players. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $15, reservations recommended. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com

New Year’s Eve with Dan Cummins, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $39 to $75, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“A Very Brody New Year,” 7:30 p.m. Stand up comedy, hit sketch shows and improv. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $16. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com.

Dancing

Swinging in the New Year’s Eve Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Luepke Senior Center will host live music by Beacock Dance Band, light refreshments, party favors and sparkling cider. Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver; $15 to $18. 360-487-7050 or cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

The Happy Hopper’s New Year’s Eve Dance, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A “night in Venice,” with round and square dancing hosted by callers Craig Abercrombie and Adam Christman. Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $20. 360-573-5886 or www.happy-hoppers.com