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Go for Thursday, May 14: The English Beat, Ghost Town Poetry, Phillip Glass

The Columbian

Published: May 7, 2015, 5:00pm

Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents "Little Shop of Horrors," from May 8-16.

Concerts

The English Beat, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $20 to $23 for ages 21 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

XX Digitus Piano Duo, 7 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $15 to $20, $10 for seniors, $8 for students, free for ages 8 and younger. 503-222-2031 or www.theoldchurch.org

Nightlife

The Ghost Ease, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $5, for ages 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame Induction Concert, 7 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12 to $15. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Thursday Night Jam Nine Year Anniversary Party with Frank Murray, 8 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5; 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.co

Torres, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12, for ages 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The 1940s Radio Hour” presented by Battle Ground High School. 7 p.m. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Addams Family” presented by Heritage High School. 7 p.m. Heritage High School, 7825 N.E. 130th Ave., Vancouver; $8, $6 for students, seniors and children 12 and younger. 360-604-3400. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 7. The Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott St., Portland; $32 to $36; $25 for ages 35 and younger, $20 for marginal seats. 503-488-5822 or www.portlandplayhouse.org. For more details, see the go: wednesday page.

“On Golden Pond” presented by Love Street Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. Love Street Playhouse, 126 Love St., Woodland; $13 to $16. 360-907-9996 or www.lovestreetplayhouse.com.

“The Lion” presented by Portland Center Stage. 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; $40 to $55; $25 for students and youth. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Little Shop of Horrors” presented by Hockinson High School Theatre Company. 7 p.m. Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie; $10, $8 for seniors, students and ages 12 and younger. 360-448-6400 or www.hocksd.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“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. 7 p.m. Mountain View High School, 1500 S.E. Blairmont Drive, Vancouver; $10, $8 for students, seniors and ages 12 and younger. 360-604-6100 or http://evergreenps.org/high-schools/mountain-view. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Phantom of the Opera” presented by Broadway in Portland. 1 and 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $41.75 to $124.85. 800-273-1530 or http://thephantomoftheopera.com/ustour. For more details, see the go: wednesday page.

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Words

Emily Schultz, “The Blondes,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Ghost Town Poetry, 7 p.m. with open mic. Herb Stokes will be the featured poet. Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver; www.printedmattervancouver.com

Jeremy Robert Johnson, “Skullcrack City,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Phillip Glass, 7:30 p.m. Composer of symphonies, operas and film scores, Philip Glass is considered one of the most influential music-makers of the late 20th century. He will speak about his memoir, “Words Without Music,” with Christopher Mattaliano, general director of Portland Opera. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $39.95, includes copy of book. 800-273-1530 or www.powells.com/events

Out & about

Legend of the Big Blast, 6 to 8 p.m. To mark the 35th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption, a night of volcano science will talk about the eruption and changes that have happened around the blast zone. There will be kids activities, interactive displays, a short documentary and a discussion with a local scientist. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; free. www.iqcu.com/BigBlastEvent

Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 14-15; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17. The annual juried art show features a wide variety of disciplines and media, competing in respective categories and for best of show. The public will also vote for the people’s choice award. A reception to meet the artists and awards ceremony runs 6 to 8 p.m. May 16. H. H. Hall Building, 10000 N.E. Seventh Ave., Vancouver; free. www.societyofwashingtonartists.com

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