Events, Sunday, Nov. 23: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Jeff Bridges & The Abiders

Concerts

Classic Gospel Sons and Fourever HIS, 6 p.m. Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; Free. 360-574-1611 or www.vchurch.org

Issues, I Killed The Prom Queen, 6 p.m. Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; $18 to $22 through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com

Jeff Bridges & The Abiders, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $75 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Portland Baroque Orchestra, 3 p.m. Bohemian trumpets and stylus fantasticus, Kaul Auditorium, 3203 S.W. Woodstock Blvd., Portland; $32 to $58, $20 to $25 for seniors and students. 503-222-6000 or www.pbo.org

Smallpools, Magic Man, 8:30 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $14 to $16 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Moda Center at the Rose Garden, 1 Center Court Way, Portland; $32.50 to $62.50, $13 for parking. 503-797-9619 or www.rosequarter.com

Nightlife

Cold Specks, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Distal, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $12, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Gary Bennett and the Coat-Tail Riders, 3 to 6 p.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road (Exit 9 on Interstate 5), Ridgefield; No cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Dance

“a-Bout,” 8 p.m. TopShakeDance performs. AWOL Dance Collective, 2303 N. Randolph Ave., Portland; $15 to $20. www.topshakedance.com

Theater

“Alice in Wonderland” presented by Tears of Joy Theatre. 1 and 3 p.m. Recommend for ages 5 and older. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland; $14 to $21. 503-248-0557 or www.tojt.org. For more details, see the go: saturday page

“Ivy + Bean: The Musical” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30, $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org. For more details, see the go: Saturday page

“The Santaland Diaries” presented by Portland Center Stage. Based on humorist David Sedaris’ experiences working at Macy’s “Santaland” display as Crumpet the Elf, this one-man play chronicles odd encounters with shoppers during the holiday crunch and a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing of Christmas spirit. Recommended for ages 16 and older. Nov. 23 through Dec. 28; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 24. No shows Nov. 27, Dec. 25. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $40, $25 for students for Nov. 23, 25; $55 for Nov. 26; $45 to $55, $30 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

“The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens” presented by Portland Center Stage. Recommend for ages 14 and older. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $29 to $41, $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: Saturday page

“She Loves Me” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7 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. 2 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

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” presented by Stumptown Stages. 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 7. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $39.75, $30.75 for students and seniors. 800-273-1530 or www.stumptownstages.org. For more details, see the go: friday page

Words

Erik Spellmeyer, “Brew It Yourself,” with Jamie Floyd of Ninkasi Brewing, 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Fairs & festivals

Clark County Holiday Gift Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; $6, free for ages 12 and younger. $6 for parking. 360-397-6180 or www.clarkcoeventcenter.com

Comedy

“Diabolical Experiments,” 7 p.m. Sundays. Improv jam by local people. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $5. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Sunday Dances, 2 to 4 p.m. every Sunday, except holidays. Nov. 23 and 30 dances will be held at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver; $1. 360-487-7050 or www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

Zydeco dancing, 7 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. Silver Star Saloon, 6718 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; Free. Beginning lessons on request, no partner required, for those 21 and older. twos@q.com or 360-904-1458