Go, Friday: ‘Carmen’; HowlCon; Portland International Film Festival

Nightlife

Big Electric, 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

Blue Ember, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $10, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Countryside Ride, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road (Exit 9 on Interstate 5), Ridgefield; No cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Deep Sea Diver, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $10, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Full Zoo, 9 p.m. Billy Blues Bar and Grill, 7115 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-694-3114 or www.billybluesbarandgrill.com

Ordinary Joe, 8 p.m. Prairie Bar and Grill, 14925 N.E. Caples Road, Brush Prairie; $2. 360-892-6313 or www.prairiebarandgrill.com

Random Pressure, 9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5; 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.net

Soul Vaccination, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $10 to $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Terry Robb, 6 to 9 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com

On stage

“Carmen,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 10, 12, 14 and 2 p.m. Feb. 8. The Portland Opera presents one of opera’s most celebrated role. Carmen, a gypsy, seduces Don José, a military corporal, who abandons duties and childhood sweetheart. But Escamillo, a bullfighter, immediately sets his sights on Carmen. Sung in French with English titles above the stage. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $31.60 to $266. 503-241-1802 or www.portlandopera.org

Theater

“Crimes of the Heart” presented by the Battle Ground Drama Club. The three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe and Lenny, reunite in their old family home after Babe shoots her abusive husband. Each sister must reconcile their own “crimes of the heart” and their past family relationships. 7 p.m. Feb. 6-7 and 12-13. The Lair, Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground; $10, $5 for students and seniors. 360-885-6500 or bghs.battlegroundps.org

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” presented by Profile Theatre. When Jen takes possession of a dead man’s phone, she’s drawn into adventure, purpose and love, but at what cost? Through Feb. 15: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Sundays. Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $15 to $32. 503-242-0080, www.profiletheatre.org

“Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King)” presented by Skyview High School Drama Club. A Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, Oedipus, in the process of becoming the king of Thembes, unwittingly fulfils the prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. 7 p.m. Feb. 6-7. Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver; $5, $4 for students. 360-313-4200.

“Opción Múltiple (Multiple Choice)” presented by Miracle Theatre Group. Set in Mexico City, Diana is navigating the start of a new relationship while dealing with the complexities of her dissociative identity disorder, as each personality battles the other to protect her. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles. Through Feb. 28: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $24, $19 for students and seniors. 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org

“The Playboy of the Western World” and “Riders to the Sea” presented by Prairie High School Drama. A young man on the run tells the locals at an Irish pub that he killed his father. Thanks to his storytelling, the townsfolk praise his boldness, while the bartender’s daughter falls in love. Until his clearly not dead father appears. “Riders to the Sea” is a one act tragedy by the same playwright. 7 p.m. Feb. 6-7 and 12-14. Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver; $8, $6 for students and seniors. 360-885-5000 or www.seatyourself.biz/prairiehighschool

“The Seven Wonders of Ballyknock” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. A world premier production by Oregonian playwright C.S. Whitcomb. In a remote Irish village, a young American woman appears at the local pub looking for a room. The barman sets out to show her the seven wonders of Ballyknock. Through Feb. 15; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors, $20 for students. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org

“Sidekicks: Season Two” presented by Action/Adventure Theater. A semi-improvised serial about working classes super heros living in a comic book version of portland. 8 p.m. Feb. 6-8. Action/Adventure Theatre, 1050 S.E. Clinton St., Portland; $12 to $16. action-adventure.squarespace.com

“Threesome” presented by Portland Center Stage. Egyptian Americans Leila and Rashid attempt to solve their relationship issues by inviting a stranger into their bedroom. But the comedic and awkward evening raises issues of secrets, sexism, independence. Contains nudity, mature language and content. Through March 8. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon Thursdays. 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

“Tribes” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. Billy, the only deaf member of his competitive, academic family, has never learned to sign. He meets Sylvia, a woman raised by deaf parents who’s also losing her hearing, and they fall in love. But Billy’s family is less than receptive. Through March 1: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 28. ASL interpreted performances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 15, 21 and 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder St., Portland; $25 for Feb. 6; $41 to $46; $25 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” presented by Portland Center Stage. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, Vanya and his sister Sonia live in a house paid for by their movie-star sister Masha. But when Masha returns with her boy-toy Spike and plans to sell the house, everything is shaken. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6-8; 2 p.m. Feb. 7-8. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $49 to $69; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

“Zen Shorts” presented by Tears of Joy Theatre. Based on the picture book by Jon J. Muth, Michael and Addy have a new neighbor, a giant Zen master panda named Stillwater. Stillwater shares ancient tales to help pass along a bit of wisdom, with the production using more than 30 puppets. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 7 and 14; 1 and 3 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland; $22, $18 for students and seniors; $15 for ages 13 and younger. 503-248-0557 or www.tojt.org

Words

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

Out and About

Camas First Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Camas Association will host “A Chocolate Affair to Remember,” with chocolate treats and romantic gifts at downtown businesses. Northeast Fourth Avenue, Camas; free. 360-216-7378 or downtowncamas.com

HowlCon, Feb. 7-8. A fantasy and horror convention for fans of werewolves, featuring authors, the band GrimWolf, staff from Wolf Haven International, costume and prop designers. Attendees under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Red Lion at the Quay, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver; $40, $28 for Feb. 7; $22 for Feb. 8. www.howlcon.com

Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 6; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 7; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 8. The 40th annual show offers fishing and hunting gear, camping equipment, professional guides and outfitters. There will also be the kid’s trout pound, indoor steelhead river and head and horns competition. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland; $12, $5 for ages 6 to 16, free for ages 5 and younger. www.thesportshow.com

Portland Auto Show, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 6-7; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Explore the newest makes and models from the automobile industry, from exotic vehicles to electric cars, even motorcycles. Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland; $12, $10 for seniors, $7 for children ages 7 to 12, children free Sunday with adult admission, $30 for family pass. www.portlandautoshow.com

Fairs & festivals

The Portland International Film Festival, through Feb. 21. More than 150 films, 97 features and 60 shorts, will be part of the festival, including this year’s Best Foregin Language submissions for Oscar and films made in Oregon. Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 S.W. Park Ave.; Cinema 21, 616 N.W. 21st Ave.; Regal Fox Tower, 846 S.W. Park Ave.; World Trade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon St.; Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd.; Moreland Theater, 6712 S.E. Milwaukie Ave.; Roseway Theater, 7229 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland; $12, $11 for students and seniors, $9 for children. 503-276-4310 or nwfilm.org/festivals/piff

Museums

Music open mic session, 7 p.m. first Friday of each month, hosted by Wayne Hoffman. North Clark Historical Museum, Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy; Donations accepted. 360-247-5800 or www.lewisriver.com/amboy/museum

First Friday at the Clark County Historical Museum, 5 to 9 p.m. Admission to the museum is free, letting visitors explore current exhibits and more. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org

First Friday at the Portland Children’s Museum, 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors can explore the museum for free. Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; free. 503-223-6500 or www.portlandcm.org

Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the art museum a bit differently, with special tours and games, a pop-up pub and social events. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org

Comedy

Brian Posehn, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Feb. 6-7, Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $16 to $34, 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

“Fly Ass Jokes,” 9:30 p.m. Stand-up comedy showcase. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“You Are Here,” 7:30 p.m. Spontaneous improv comedy by ensemble veterans. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Sesame Dance Club, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Lessons at 7:30 p.m. with general dancing from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Bree Blevins will teach the American Foxtrot, followed by a showcase. Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland; $9, $5 for students. 503-236-7082 or www.sesameclub.org