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Events, Sunday, Nov. 2: ‘Dreamgirls’, Siren Nation festival, First Sundays at OMSI

The Columbian
Published: October 29, 2014, 12:00am

Concerts

Pianist Jeffrey Kahane Plays Gershwin with the Oregon Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $28 to $99. 503-228-1353 or orsymphony.org

Violinist Elmar Oliveira and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver; $35 to $50; $30 for seniors, $10 for students. 360-735-7278 or www.vancouversymphony.org

We Were Promised Jetpacks, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $15 to $18 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com; 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Nightlife

Denver, Houndstooth, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $10 to $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.

Open Night Jam with the 5th Elephant, 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

Pissed Jeans, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15, 21 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com; 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

On stage

“Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead),” 5 p.m. The celebration begins with a traditional procession, along with performances by Orquestra Pacifico Tropical, New Move, Aztec Dancers and more. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; $10 to $12 through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com; 503-225-0047 or www.crystalballroompdx.com

Theater

“110 In the Shade” presented by Stumptown Stages. 2 p.m. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $39.75, $30.75 for students and seniors. 503-381-8686 or www.stumptownstages.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Dreamgirls” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 p.m. Main Stage at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $41 to $74, $30 for youth and students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org/dreamgirls. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Ivy + Bean: The Musical” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 23. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30, $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org

“¡O Romeo!” presented by Miracle Theatre Group. 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 9. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $24, $19 for seniors and students. 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

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“The Piano Lesson” presented by Portland Playhouse. 2 p.m. The Church, 602 N.E. Prescott St., Portland; $40 to $48; $25 for ages 35 and younger, $20 for partial view seats. 503-488-5822 or www.portlandplayhouse.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Typographer’s Dream” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 16. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $40 to $55, $25 for youth and students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org/typographer. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Words

Dan Pashman, “Eat More Better: How to Make Every Bite More Delicious,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Fairs & festivals

Siren Nation Music and Arts Festival, through Nov. 12. Includes an arts and crafts sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. Various locations, Portland; $10 to $16 for individual events, $50 for passes. www.sirennation.org

Museums

First Sundays at OMSI, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission to exhibits are just $2, including “Animation,” which explores the world of animation, from concept to finished product, with characters from Cartoon Network shows. Additional costs for Empirical Theater films, submarine tours, laser light and planetarium shows. Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; $2. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu

Comedy

Comedy Film Nerds Podcast, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $22, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“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, Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver; $1. 360-487-7050 or 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.

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