“Dirty Dancing” presented by Broadway in Portland. During a summer spent at a resort with her family, Baby meets dance instructor Johnny, and becomes intrigued by his world. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $39 to $99. 800-273-1530 or us.dirtydancingontour.com
“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. 16-17. 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 Oregon 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. Through Feb. 15; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 21, Feb. 4; 7 p.m. Jan. 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
“Sidekicks: Season Two” presented by Action/Adventure Theater. A semi-improvised serial about working classes super heros living in a comic book version of portland. Through Feb. 8; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Action/Adventure Theatre, 1050 S.E. Clinton St., Portland; $12 to $16. action-adventure.squarespace.com