“Searching for Aztlán” presented by Miracle Theatre Group. A satirical journey in search of lost identity and culture, as Dolores Huelga finds herself on a quest to a mythical land, joined by three unlikely companions. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9-10 and 15-17; 2 p.m. Jan. 11. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $24, $19 for seniors and students. 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org
“The Seven Wonders of Ballyknock” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. A world premier production by Oregonian playwright C.S. Whitcomb. In a remote Irish village, a young American woman appears at the local pub looking for a room. The barman sets out to show her the seven wonders of Ballyknock. Jan. 9-Feb. 15; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 21, Feb. 4; 7 p.m. Jan. 11, 18, 25; 2 p.m. Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 8 and 15. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors, $20 for students. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org
Words
Rick McKinley, “The Answer to Our Cry,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com
Museums
Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the art museum a bit differently, with special tours and games, a pop-up pub and social events. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org