Concerts
Bernadette Peters with the Oregon Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $30 to $120. 503-228-1353 or orsymphony.org
Jazz Vespers, 5:50 p.m. Featuring jazz violinist Eddie Parente, with Karyn Slanina and the house band, followed by reception. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 425 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-696-0181 or www.stlukesvancouver.com
Leading Ladies in Music Awards 2014, 7 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $20 to $25 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com
Ricky Lee Jackson Band, Shawna Quade, 6 to 8 p.m. A benefit for the Veterans Community Garden and Clark County Food Bank, video appearance by Jonathan Jackson. Memorial Lutheran Church, 2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver; $20. 360-892-2030 or www.clarkcountyvetscourtboard.org
Netsky with KOVE, 7 p.m. Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $20 for 18 and older through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499 or www.ticketswest.com. www.roselandpdx.com
Proven, 7 p.m. Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; Free for 21 and older. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com
Red Molly, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $20 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com
“Solo Mandolin x2” featuring Evan Marshall and Brian Oberlin, 7:30 p.m. Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $15. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com.
Nightlife
Ages and Ages, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $10, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.dougfirlounge.com
Blockhead, 9 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $12, 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org
Cellar Rats, 9 p.m. Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver; no cover charge, 21 and older. 360-695-3686 or www.vancouverbrickhouse.com
9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5; 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.net
Gary Bennett and the Coat-Tail Riders, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; No cover charge. 360-573-3141.
Global FM, 8 p.m. Prairie Bar and Grill, 14925 N.E. Caples Road, Brush Prairie; $2. 360-892-6313 or www.prairiebarandgrill.com
Maple Rose, 6 to 9 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com
Soul Vaccination, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com
On stage
David Wakeham Master Class, 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to Australian baritone David Wakeham’s vocal master class with Clark College students. Beacock Music Hall, Room 104, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free. 360-992-2245.
Va Va Voom Holiday Show, 2 and 7 p.m. Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver; $10. www.vavavoomtroupe.com. For more details, see the go: friday page
Dance
“a-Bout,” 8 p.m. TopShakeDance will perform. AWOL Dance Collective, 2303 N. Randolph Ave., Portland; $15 to $20. www.topshakedance.com. For more details, see the go: friday page
Theater
“Alice in Wonderland” presented by Tears of Joy Theatre. A musical adaptation of the classic trip down the rabbit hole, told with masks and puppets, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 22; 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 23. Recommend for ages 5 and older. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland; $14 to $21. 503-248-0557 or www.tojt.org
“Far Away,” presented by Portland State University. 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $15, $8 for seniors and students. 503-725-4612 or www.pdx.edu/the-arts/theatre-film For more details, see the go: friday page
“Grease” presented by Washougal High School. 1 and 7 p.m. Washburn Auditorium, 1201 39th St., Washougal; $10, $8 for students and seniors. 360-954-3100 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/909892. For more details, see the go: friday page
“Harvey” presented by Hockinson High School Theatre Company. 1 and 7 p.m. Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie; $6 to $8, $4 to $6 for seniors and ages 12 and younger. 360-448-6450 or hhs.hocksd.org. For more details, see the go: friday page
“Ivy + Bean: The Musical” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. Bean is a loud and wild 7-year-old with a huge imagination while Ivy is a quite 7-year-old new to the neighborhood, and a backyard caper could be the start of an unexpected friendship. 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 22; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 23. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30, $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org
“Little Women” presented by Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. 7 p.m. Durst Theater, 3101 Main St., Vancouver; $5, $4 for students and seniors. 360-313-4600 or arts.vansd.org. For more details, see the go: friday page
“The Night of the Iguana” presented by Clark College Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Decker Theatre, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $13, $11 for seniors, $9 for students and alumni. 360-992-2815 or www.clark.edu/cc/theatre. For more details, see the go: friday page
“The Outsiders” presented by Battle Ground High School Drama Club. 7 p.m. Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground; $10, $5 for students and seniors. 360-885-6500 or bghs.battlegroundps.org. For more details, see the go: friday page
“The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens” presented by Portland Center Stage. An adult comedy filled with holiday sketches that combine improv, audience participation and a changing list of local celebrities. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Nov. 22 through Dec. 24. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon Thursday, 2 p.m. Dec. 24. No show Nov. 27. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $29 to $41, $25 for students for Nov. 22-26; $49 to $69 for Nov. 28; $36 to $69, $30 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org
“She Loves Me” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 21. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $37, $35 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page
“Treasure Island” presented by Heritage High School Thespian Society. 1:30 and 7 p.m. Heritage High School, 7825 N.E. 130th Ave., Vancouver; $6, $4 for seniors and ages 12 and younger. 360-604-3400. For more details, see the go: friday page
“True West” presented by Profile Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $30, $15 for ages 30 and younger. 503-242-0080 or www.profiletheatre.org. For more details, see the go: friday page
“Wind in the Willows” presented by Woodland High School. 7 p.m. Woodland High School, 757 Park St., Woodland; $6, $5 for seniors, $2 for students. 360-841-2800. For more details, see the go: friday page
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” presented by Stumptown Stages. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 7. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $39.75 to $44.57, $30.75 for students and seniors. 800-273-1530 or www.stumptownstages.org. For more details, see the go: friday page
Words
Ghost Town Poetry, 3 p.m. In a rescheduled event, poet Peggy Barnett will read from her collection “On Your Left.” Cover to Cover Books, 6300 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver; 360-993-7777 or www.covertocoverbooks.net or www.printedmattervancouver.com
Out & about
Family Fun Day and Movie Night, noon to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a free day of basketball, swimming, rock climbing, pickleball and more. “The Lego Movie,” rated G, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the gym with provided popcorn. Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver; Free. 360-487-7001 or www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec
Fairs & festivals
Clark County Holiday Gift Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; $6, free for ages 12 and younger. $6 for parking. 360-397-6180 or www.clarkcoeventcenter.com. For more details, see the go: friday page
Fall Festival of Shakespeare, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. A collaboration between Portland Playhouse and area high schools to bring Shakespeare’s works to the stage. Fort Vancouver High School will perform “Much Ado About Nothing,” followed by Ridgefield High School performing “Macbeth” at 3 p.m. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $15. 503-488-5822 or www.portlandplayhouse.org
Attractions
Harvest Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Vancouver Farmers Market will give the community local options for responsibly raised meat, produce, bread and other foods for their holiday dinners. Vancouver Farmers Market, 605 Esther St., Vancouver; free. 360-737-8298 or www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com
Lantern Tours, 6:30 p.m. Peek into the past with a lit lantern as costumed interpreters perform historical vignettes during a nighttime walk through Fort Vancouver’s buildings. Reservations required. Fort Vancouver, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $10, $7 for ages 10 to 15. 360-816-6232 or nps.gov/fova
Scientific Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Featuring educational activities, from a flight simulator lab to model-glider building, along with a tour of the T28 open cockpit. Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St., Vancouver; Free. 360-992-1818 or www.fortvan.org/aviationeducation
Comedy
Aries Spears, 7:30 and 10 p.m. 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
ComedySportz improv show, 8 p.m. The family-friendly performance features two teams of improv players. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $15, reservations recommended. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com
“Micetro,” 9:30 p.m. Improv players compete. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com
Puppetz Vs. People, 8 p.m. Tears of Joy Theatre and ComedySportz present an improvisational comedy match between a team of puppets and a team of people. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland; $14 to $21. 503-248-0557 or www.tojt.org
“Script Tease,” 7:30 p.m. A mash-up of scripted works and improvisation. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com
Dancing
Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 7:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $6. Caller Jim Hattrick calls and cues, with all-plus dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. 360-573-5886 or www.happy-hoppers.com
Square dance with the Buzzin’ Bees, at 7:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; $6. Round dancing with cuer Debbie Combs; followed by mainstream square dancing with caller Bill Lundin. 360-833-0879 or betoops2000@frontier.com
