Go Friday, Jan. 30: Kip Moore, The Strange, Groovin’ Greenhouse

Tribal Seeds, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $17 to $20 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Nightlife

Bass Drum of Death, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Live Island, 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

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

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

Strategy, Soft Metals, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $7, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Sucker Punched, 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

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

Ben Jones and Friends, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $9 to $10. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

On stage

“Late Night Catechism,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31. An irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of “students” in this mix of stand-up comedy and audience participation. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $45.50 to $50.50. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Dance

Groovin’ Greenhouse, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31. Polaris Dance Theatre presents eight emerging and established Portland dance companies as part of the Fertile Ground Festival, along with cutting-edge work from Polaris. Polaris Dance Theatre, 1501 S.W. Tayor St., Portland; $15 to $18. 503-380-5472 or www.polarisdance.org

Theater

“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 through 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

“The Seven Wonders of Ballyknock” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. A world-premiere 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 through Saturday, Feb. 4; 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 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-class superheroes living in a comic book version of Portland. Through Feb. 8; 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 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 and independence. Contains nudity, mature language and content. Through March 8. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Sundays and Feb. 7; noon Feb. 5. 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

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” presented by Portland Center Stage. In this 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 up. Through Feb. 8; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday,;noon Thursday. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $49 to $69m $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

Words

Brian Doyle, “A Book of Uncommon Prayer,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Out & about

World Friendship Celebration, 6:30 p.m. The Quan Ren Arts and Education Program will host performances by musicians Aram and Sarah Arslanian, Tepeyac Pre-Hispanic Dance Group and en Taiko. Franklin Elementary School, 5206 Franklin St., Vancouver; suggested donation of $5, $2 for children. 360-818-4647 or www.quanrenofvancouver.org

Fairs & festivals

Clark College Jazz Festival, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., finals competition at 7 p.m. Jan. 30-31. The 53rd annual festival will feature 60 middle and high school jazz ensembles from Washington and Oregon as they compete in their divisions for top awards. Gaiser Hall, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $5. www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/music/jazz_festival

Fertile Ground Festival, through Feb. 1. An arts festival that focuses on new work in the Portland arts community, from staged readings of plays to dance, visual art and film. Various venues, Portland; $50 for festival pass, free to $20 for individual events. www.fertilegroundpdx.org

Portland Seafood and Wine Festival, 2 to 10 p.m. Jan. 30; noon to 10 p.m. Jan. 31. The tenth annual festival features fresh seafood, music, crab cracking contest, oyster shuck and wine tasting tours. Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland; $12, $10 for seniors and ages 7 to 16, free for ages 6 and younger. www.pdxseafoodandwinefestival.com

Museums

Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. 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, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org

Comedy

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

Kurt Metzger, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $30, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“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

The Quarry’s Seventh Annual Winter Gala, 6 to 8 p.m. The Quarry Senior Living celebrates its anniversary with an evening of dancing and music by the Reflections Band. Open to the community’s seniors. The Quarry Senior Living, 451 S.E. 177th Ave., Vancouver; RSVP. 360-944-6000.