Go for Thursday, May 7: Liz Longley, “Impressive Taiwan,” Bridgetown Comedy Festival

Nightlife

Liz Longley, 8 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $15, for ages 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

On stage

“Show Boat,” presented by the Portland Opera. 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $31.60 to $266.75. 503-797-9619 or www.portlandopera.org. For more details, see go: friday page.

“Varekai” from Cirque du Soleil, 7:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Winning Way, Portland; $25 to $150, $13 for parking. 503-235-8771 or www.rosequarter.com. For more details, see go: wednesday page.

Dance

“Impressive Taiwan: Love From Formosa,” 7:30 p.m. The Hwa Kang Dance Troupe will perform traditional and modern dance numbers reflecting different cultures, including aboriginal, Hakkan and Hokkien. The performance is part of Taiwanese Association of Greater Portland’s annual heritage celebration. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $20. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Theater

“4000 Miles,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 24. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $41 to $56; $25 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

“The 1940’s Radio Hour,” presented by Battle Ground High School Drama Club. Set in a small New York City radio station in December 1942, this radio show features personalities and crew getting ready to record a broadcast for the troops overseas. The production includes with commercials, on-stage sound effects and music. 7 p.m. May 7 through 9 and 14 through 16. The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground; $10, $5 for students and seniors. 360-885-6550 or https://payments.battlegroundps.org

“The Lion,” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. May 7; noon and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 14. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. Eleventh Ave., Portland; $25 to $35 for May 2 through 7; $40 to $55; $25 for students and youth. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by Hockinson High School Theatre Company. Clumsy florist Seymour raises an man-eating plant named Audrey in this dark, comedic musical. Recommended for older children. 7 p.m. May 7 through 9 and 14 through 16. Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie; $10, $8 for seniors, students and ages 12 and younger. 360-448-6400 or http://hhs.hocksd.org/activities/hhs_theatre_company

“Mame,” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 14. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $37, $35 for seniors, $20 for students. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mary Poppins,” presented by Mountain View High School. In the big house on Cherry Tree Lane, Jane and Michael need a new nanny, and Mr. Banks insists on someone strict. When Mary Poppins arrives on the doorstep, things get magical. 7 p.m. May 7 and 8 and 14 through 16; 1 p.m. May 9. Mountain View High School, 1500 S.E. Blairmount Drive, Vancouver; $10, $8 for students, seniors and ages 12 and younger. 360-604-6100 or http://evergreenps.org/high-schools/mountain-view

“Noises Off,” presented by La Center High School drama class. This comedic play within a play features the cast of “Nothing On” as they struggle to keep their play together over its 10-week run despite a series of mounting mishaps. The production features a two-story set. 7:30 p.m. May 7 through 9. La Center High School, 725 N.E. Highland Ave., La Center; $6, $5 for students. 360-263-1700 or www.lchsart.com/drama

Words

Shawn Smallman, “Dangerous Spirits: The Windigo in Myth and History,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Fairs & festivals

Bridgetown Comedy Festival, May 7 through 10. The eighth annual comedy festival will feature more than 120 national and local comics, from veteran performers to newcomers, at venues on Portland’s inner-East Side. Performers include Jonathan Katz, Andy Kindler, Neil Hamburger, Jackie Kashian, Karen Kilgariff, Dave Hill, Jessica Williams, Beth Stelling and Ron Lynch. Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E. Burnside St.; Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St.; Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Rotture, 315 S.E. Third Ave., Portland; $99 to $124 for passes for ages 21 and older. www.bridgetowncomedy.com

Museums

First Thursday lecture, 7 to 9 p.m. “Ripe for the Telling: Surprising Stories of Washington’s Fruit” features anthropologist Julia Harrison. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org

Attractions

Lilac Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through May 10. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland; $3, free for ages 12 and younger. www.lilacgardens.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Comedy

Bryan Callen, 8 p.m. May 7; 7:30 and 10 p.m. May 8 and 9. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $20 to $32, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Stand-up Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. Featuring local comedians; hosted by Tristian Spillman. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; $5. 360-816-0352 or www.kigginstheatre.net

Dancing

Line dancing lessons, 6 to 8 p.m. Jollies Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; $5. 360-573-3141.

Scottish country dance lessons, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Clark County Family YMCA, 11324 N.E. 51st Circle, Vancouver; $5. No partner or special clothing needed; all experience levels welcome. 360-798-3388 or www.rscds-swws.org