Concerts
Kishi Bashi String Quartet, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $25 through Ticketfly, www.ticketfly.com or 877-435-9849. www.aladdin-theater.com
Tenor Matthew Polenzani with pianist Julius Drake, 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $30 to $47; $16 to $25 for students. 503-224-9842 or www.focm.org
Mayhem, 7 p.m. Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; $25 through Cascade Tickets, www.cascadetickets.com or 800-514-3849. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com
Nightlife
The Blow, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com
Fanno Creek, Lost Cities, 8:30 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $6, 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org
Jukebox The Ghost, 8 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $13, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com
Zak Borden Trio, 6 to 8 p.m. The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver; 360-906-1101 or www.thegranthouse.us
On stage
“Hello Vancouver!” 7 p.m. A community talk show featuring musicians, storytellers, performances and discussions with community members. This installment features the creators of “The Haunting of Sunshine Girl,” The Pi Project and music by Orphan Train. Hosted by Temple Lentz. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; free. www.hellovancouver.us
Theater
“Threesome” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 8. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $35 to $55; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: saturday page.
“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 8. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $49 to $69; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Words
Marie Mutsuki Mockett, “Where the Dead Pause, and the Japanese Say Goodbye,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com
Out & about
Pirate’s Day, 1 to 5 p.m. Pirates of all ages are invited to a community event featuring “plank” walks, games, cookie decorating and baby goats. Salmon Creek Chuck’s Produce, 2302 N.E. 117th St., Vancouver; free. 360-597-2160 or www.chucksproduce.com
Fairs & festivals
Fertile Ground Festival, through Feb. 1. Various venues, Portland; $50 for festival pass, free to $20 for individual events. www.fertilegroundpdx.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Museums
OMSI After Dark, 6 to 10 p.m. “Sugar, Sweet Science” is the theme of this month’s event, featuring spun sugar demos, peeps in space and cupcake art car. Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; $13, 21 and older. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu/afterdark
Dancing
Public dancing with music by Steel & Velvet, 7 to 10 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, 107 E. Seventh St., Vancouver; $5. 360-693-8119
