Jay Nash, Josh Day, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $10 to $12, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com
Nature Thief, Big Haunt, 8:30 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $5, 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org
Sons of Bill, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $10 to $12, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com
On stage
“Hello Vancouver!” 7 p.m. A community talk show featuring musicians, storytellers, performances and discussions with community members. This installment’s guests include author Erik Wecks, Rojo the Therapy Llama and music by Medium Size Kids. Hosted by Temple Lentz. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; free. www.hellovancouver.us
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!, 3 and 6 p.m. The colorful children’s television show brings the adventures of DJ Lance Rock and his singing pals to the stage for a rocking musical show. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $31.50 to $123. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com
Theater
“She Loves Me” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $37, $35 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“True West” presented by Profile Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $30, $15 for ages 30 and younger. 503-242-0080 or www.profiletheatre.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Words
David Rothkopf, “National Insecurity: American Leadership in an Age of Fear,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com
Comedy
Aries Spears, 8 p.m. Nov. 19-20, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Nov. 21-22. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $20 to $32, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland
Dancing
Public dancing with music by Steel & Velvet, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 107 E. Seventh St., Vancouver; $5. 360-693-8119.
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