Go Saturday, Jan. 31: “Mozart, Bartok and Schumann,” BowieVision, “Late Night Catechism”
The Columbian
Published: January 28, 2015, 4:00pm
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The winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" will run through Feb. 8, 2015 at the Portland Center Stage.
Photo by Patrick Weishampel
Concerts
Blues Night with The Norman Sylvester Band and LaRhonda Steele, 7:30 p.m. Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview; $25. 360-575-8499 or www.columbiatheatre.com
“Mozart, Bartok and Schumann,” 7:30 p.m. Part of Chamber Music Northwest’s Winter Festival. Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland; $30 to $55, $10 for students and youth ages 7 and older. www.cmnw.org
The Radical Revolution, 8 p.m. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; $10 to $21 for ages 21 and older, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-225-0047 or www.crystalballroompdx.com
School of Rock Portland, 8 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $15 to $18, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com
Winterfolk XXVII with Bryan Bowers and more, 7 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $30 to $32 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com.www.aladdin-theater.com
Nightlife
Boneyard, 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
BowieVision, This Is Not My Beautiful Band, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12 to $14, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com
Full Funkal Nerdity, 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
Lord Dying, Sons of Huns, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $10, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.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
Uproar, 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.
Willis Miller Band, 7 to 9 p.m. Northwood Public House, 1401 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground; no cover. 360-723-0937 or www.northwoodpublichouse.com
The Yachtsmen and StimPak, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com
On stage
“Late Night Catechism,” 7:30 p.m. 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
“Mark Twain Tonight!” 7:30 p.m. Actor Hal Holbrook’s one-man show portraying Mark Twain speaking from his own time. The show, now marking its 60th year, has earned Tony and Emmy awards. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1039 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $42 to $70.50. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com
Dance
Groovin’ Greenhouse, 7:30 p.m. Polaris Dance Theatre, 1501 S.W. Tayor St., Portland; $15 to $18. 503-380-5472 or www.polarisdance.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Theater
“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” presented by Profile Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 15. Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $15 to $32. 503-242-0080, www.profiletheatre.org
“The Jungle Book” presented by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. An original adaptation of the classic tale of a mischievous young boy and his adventures in the jungle of India. Featuring traditional Indian dance and Bollywood, in partnership with the Anjali School of Dance. Jan. 31-March 1: Noon and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, noon Feb. 16. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $18 to $23; $13 to $19. 503-22-4480 or www.nwcts.org
“The Seven Wonders of Ballyknock” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“Sidekicks: Season Two” presented by Action/Adventure Theater. 8 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 8. Action/Adventure Theatre, 1050 S.E. Clinton St., Portland; $12 to $16. action-adventure.squarespace.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“Skippyjon Jones” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat with large ears who discovers his alter ego, “El Skippito,” a superhero Chihuahua, ready for adventure with his imagination. Through Feb. 15: 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30; $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org
“Threesome” presented by Portland Center Stage. Contains nudity, mature language and content. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 8. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday through Feb. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Words
“Killers and Cozies,” 1 to 3 p.m. Mystery authors Carolyn J. Rose, “The Devil’s Tombstone,” and Ellie Alexander, “Meet Your Baker,” will celebrate the release of their novels. Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-694-9519 or www.vintage-books.com
National Unpublished Writers Day, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Inspired by the life and work of Richard Brautigan, the event includes an open mic poetry reading, workshops and presentations. Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver; free. 360-906-5000 or www.fvrl.org
Out & about
12th Man Fan Rally, 11 a.m. Local Seattle Seahawks fans will be hosting a community event celebrating the team’s return to the Super Bowl. There will be music, games, food and more. Esther Short Park, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Donations of new school supplies encouraged. www.facebook.com/events/1593632774207718
Fertile Ground Festival, through Feb. 1. Various venues, Portland; $50 for festival pass, free to $20 for individual events. www.fertilegroundpdx.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Portland Seafood and Wine Festival, noon to 10 p.m. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Museums
“The Northwest’s Own Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway,” 10 a.m. The Clark County Historical Museum will unveil its permanent interpretive display at the Train Depot, exploring the area’s railroad history. Amtrak Station, 1301 W. 11th St., Vancouver; free. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org
Open Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. 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, 201 East Reserve St., Vancouver; free. 360-992-1815 or www.fortvan.org/aviationeducation
Portland Fine Print Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 31; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1. Eighteen of the top print art dealers will answer questions and display work from European, American and Japanese prints. Fields Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; free. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org
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Portland Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community market fills the Portland State University campus with hundreds of vendors selling produce, baked goods, meats, cheese and seafood. Southwest Park Avenue, between Hall and Montgomery streets, Portland. 503-241-0032 or portlandfarmersmarket.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
“Here’s the Thing,” 7:30 p.m. The theater’s all-women troupe performs. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.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
“Theatersports,” 9:30 p.m. Two teams of performers compete in feats of spontaneity. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com
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