Go for Thursday, June 11: Women’s choral music, Zombie cats, Pride Flare

Concerts

The Story So Far, 6:30 p.m., Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; $22 to $25, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com

Women’s Choral Ensemble and Columbia River Chorus Sweet Adelines, 7:30 p.m., Clark College, Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free. 360-992-2245 or www.clark.edu

Nightlife

Delta Spirit and Friends, 7 and 10 p.m., Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $20 to $22, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Farnell Newtown and Friends, 8 p.m., Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $15. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Karaoke with PMS, 8 p.m., Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

This Charming Band, 9 p.m., Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

On stage

The Best of the 41st Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, 7 p.m., Northwest Film Center, 934 S.W. Salmon St., Portland; $9. 503-221-1156 or http://nwfilm.org. For more details, see the go: sunday page.

“The Rake’s Progress,” 7:30 p.m. June 11 and 12, 2 p.m. June 14. The Portland Opera presents a comedy, composed by Igor Stravinsky, filled with life-and-death drama. Tom Rakewell gives up his country life and fiancée Anne for the riches of London after making a devilish deal with Nick Shadow. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $31.60 to $144. 503-241-1802 or www.portlandopera.org

“Who was Harriet Tubman?” 3 p.m. Cristina Maggio of Share will give a historical presentation on Harriet Tubman, who not only led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, she was an active spy, nurse and Union scout during the Civil War. Clearwater Springs Assisted Living, 201 N.W. 78th St., Vancouver; free. 360-546-3344 or www.clearwaterspringsseniorliving.com

“Zombie Cats From Mars,” 7 p.m. Half of the proceeds from this locally produced zombie comedy go to Furry Friends shelter. Billy, a teen fan of science fiction, sees a UFO, but no one believes him. But when the reclusive cat lady is discovered murdered, Billy is determined to save the town. Director, cast and crew in attendance. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; $8. 360-816-0352, www.kigginstheatre.net and www.facebook.com/zombiecatsfrommars

Theater

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. Production runs through June 21. The Playhouse, 602 N.E. 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: friday page.

“The Liar,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Production runs through June 21. Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder, Portland; $41 to $46; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Lion,” presented by Portland Center Stage. Noon and 7:30 p.m. Production runs through June 14. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th 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.

“Mame,” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Production runs 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.

“Three Days of Rain,” presented by Portland Center Stage. Noon and 7:30 p.m. Production runs through June 21. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $44 to $74; $30 for students and youth. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Words

Ghost Town Poetry, 7 p.m. Songwriter and poet Dusty Santamaria will be the featured reader, with open mic. Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver; free. www.printedmattervancouver.com

Langdon Cook, 6 p.m. The Seattle author will share tips on backyard foraging. His book “The Mushroom Hunters” explores the ruffian subculture of people who hunt for wild mushrooms. Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free. 360-694-9519 or www.vintage-books.com

Margaret Grundstein, “Naked in the Woods,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com/events

Polly Dugan, “The Sweetheart Deal,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com/events

Out & about

Flare, 7 p.m. Portland Monthly magazine will host a vibrant Portland pride party to celebrate the city’s LGBT community with celebrity DJs, including DJ Spinderella of Salt-N-Pepa, graffiti artists and more. Proceeds will benefit Basic Rights Oregon, Equity Foundation and New Avenues for Youth. The Redd, 831 S.E. Salmon St., Portland; $15 for 21 and older. www.portlandmonthlymag.com/flare

Comedy

Todd Glass, 8 p.m. June 11; 7:30 and 10 p.m. June 12 and 13. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $31, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

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 needed; all experience levels welcome. 360-798-3388 or www.rscds-swws.org