Concerts
Anthony Jeselnik, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $25 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com
Classical Mandolin Society, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Free concerts for the public as part of the 29th annual mandolin convention. Red Lion Jantzen Beach, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland; free. 360-521-0255 or www.classicalmandolinsociety.org
Flatbush Zombies, The Underachievers, 8 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $23 to $26 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com; 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com
Mark Lanegan Band, 8 p.m. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; $25 to $30 through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com; 503-225-0047 or www.crystalballroompdx.com
Nightlife
Corners, Drinking Flowers, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $10 to $12, 21 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com; 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com
Jeff Austin, 8 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $20 to $23, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com
On Stage
The Fear PDX, 7 to 10 p.m. 7701 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, Vancouver; $20, $35 for fast pass. www.fearpdx.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
FrightTown, 7 to 10 p.m. Rose Quarter, 1 Center Court, Portland; $22. 503-963-4400 or www.frighttown.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“The Power of Racial Coalition: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and Freedom Summer of 1964,” noon to 2:30 p.m. Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110, WSU Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver; Free. events.vancouver.wsu.edu
“War of the Worlds,” 7 p.m. Commemorating the 76th anniversary of the 1938 radio broadcast, the Willamette Radio Workshop will recreate the radio drama, using voice actors and Foley sound effects. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; free. www.radionouspace.net/projects-reimaginedradio.html
Dance
“BloodyVox: Nightmare on Northrup,” 7 p.m. BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 N.W. 17th Ave., Portland; $30. 503-229-0627 or www.bodyvox.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Theater
“110 In the Shade” presented by Stumptown Stages. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $34.75 for Thursday, $30.75 for students and seniors. 503-381-8686 or www.stumptownstages.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“Dreamgirls” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2. Main Stage at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $41 to $74, $30 for youth and students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org/dreamgirls. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“¡O Romeo!” presented by Miracle Theatre Group. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 9. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $24, $19 for seniors and students. 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“The Piano Lesson” presented by Portland Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2. The Church, 602 N.E. Prescott St., Portland; $40 to $48; $25 for ages 35 and younger, $20 for partial view seats. 503-488-5822 or www.portlandplayhouse.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“The Typographer’s Dream” presented by Portland Center Stage. Noon and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 16. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $40 to $55, $25 for youth and students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org/typographer. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Words
Karen Page, “The Vegetarian Flavor Bible,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com
Pumpkin patches
Portland Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Haunted maze: 7 to 10 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch, 16511 N.W. Gillihan Road, Portland; $7, $5 for seniors and children 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger; $12 for haunted maze; $17 for both mazes, $15 for ages 6 to 12. 503-621-7110 or www.portlandmaize.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Vancouver Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Velvet Acres Gardens, 18905 N.E. 83rd St., Vancouver; $5 includes hay ride and pumpkin. 360-892-0434 or www.vancouverpumpkinpatch.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Walton Farms Pumpkin Patch, 2 to 6 p.m. Walton Farms, 1617 N.E. 267th Ave., Camas; $8 includes pumpkin, train ride, maze and petting zoo. 360-834-2810 or www.waltonsfarms.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Museums
Eek! Week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $10; $9 for seniors 55 and older and active military members; free for ages 1 and younger. 503-223-6500 or www.portlandcm.org. For more details, see the go: sunday page.
“New Perspectives on Music of the Pacific Northwest,” 6 p.m. What were people listening to at Fort Vancouver in the 19th century? Ethnomusicologist Joe Galván will discuss the variety of musical influences. Pearson Air Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; Free. 360-816-6252 or www.nps.gov/fova
Comedy
Sarah Colonna, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $29, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland
Dancing
Scottish Country Dance lessons, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 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 rscds-swws.org