Go, Friday: GameStorm 17, Macaron Day PDX, Spring Brewfest

Concerts

Mod Sun, 7 p.m. Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; $15 to $18 through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com

Rodrigo Y Gabriela, 8 p.m. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $42 to $58.50. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Tyrone Wells, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $20 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Umphrey’s McGee, 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

Box Set Duo, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $20 to $25, for ages 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

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

Outer Space Heater, The Tamed West, 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

Pigs on the Wing, Pink Floyd Tribute, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12 to $15, for ages 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.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

The Ty Curtis Band, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $10 to $15. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

On stage

“Bow The Knee,” 7 p.m. March 20, 1 p.m. March 21; 5 p.m. March 22. A cast and choir of 200 tells the story of the life of Jesus through the eyes of a Roman centurion. Presented by Liberty Bible Church. Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; free, reservations required. www.bowtheknee.com

Dance

“Louder Than Words,” 7:30 p.m. March 20-21. Northwest Dance Project presents three pieces by three choreographers. “Yidam” is a world premiere by Ihsan Rustem, inspired by Buddhism. “Casual Act” by artistic director Sarah Slipper is her most complex and theatrical work. “Blue” by Lucas Crandall is inspired by the master works of Rodin. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $29 to $52. 503-828-8285 or www.nwdanceproject.org

“New Israeli Voices in Dance,” 8 p.m. March 20-21. Batsheva Dance Company of Israel will perform “We Love Arabs,” while Los Angeles-based Ate9 will perform a new work. Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $25 to $30. 503-245-1600 or www.whitebird.org

Theater

“Disney’s Peter Pan Jr.” presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. Wendy Darling and her brothers, Michael and John, are whisked away to the magical world of Never Land by Peter Pan, where they meet the Lost Boys, mermaids, pirates and Captain Hook. 7 p.m. March 20-21; 3 p.m. March 21; 2 p.m. March 22. Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver; $12 to $15, $10 to $13 for seniors and youth. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org

“The Invisible Hand” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. A kidnapped American investment banker in Pakistan bargains his financial skills for his release. He teaches his captors clever ways to manipulate the world money markets, unwittingly handing over tools for financial chaos. Through April 5. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, March 31; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. April 4; 11 a.m. March 25. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison, Portland; $41 to $49; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

“Other Desert Cities” presented by Portland Center Stage. In this Jon Robin Baitz family drama, Brooke Wyeth returns home to celebrate Christmas with her family in Palm Springs, only to reveal that she’s about to publish a memoir that reopens a pivotal and tragic event. 7:30 p.m. March 20-21; 2 p.m. March 21-22. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $36 to $69; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

“Three Men on a Horse” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. Set in the 1930s, Erwin, a greeting card writer, possesses the ability to pick winning horses at the race track, but he never gambles, until small-time gamblers Patsy and Mabel discover his gift. Through April 12; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, April 1; 7 p.m. March 22; 2 p.m. March 22, 29, April 12. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org

Words

Sarah Manguso, “Ongoingness,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Out & about

GameStorm 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 20-21, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 22. Games of all kinds will be highlighted during this annual convention, from collectible card games to console gaming. The game library will be open 24 hours throughout the convention. Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; $60 for weekend pass, $35 for Friday, $40 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday; $20 for ages 6 to 14, free for ages 5 and younger. www.gamestorm.org

Macaron Day PDX, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating bakeries that make the colorful French pastry across Portland will celebrate Jour du Macaron by giving a free macaron to customers who donate to the Meals on Wheels People, while supplies last. Nuvrei, 404 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $2 suggested donation. 503-546-3032 or www.macarondaypdx.com

59th Annual Portland Roadster Show, noon to 9 p.m. March 20; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 21; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22. The show will feature more than 400 custom cars, hot rods and motorcycles on display. There will be special exhibitions, contests and guest appearances. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland; $16, free for ages 12 and younger. $8 for parking. www.portlandroadstershow.com

Video game tournament, 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 20; Noon to 5 p.m. March 21. In conjunction with “Game Changers: Video Games as Innovation,” a Mario Kart tournament will be held March 20, and a Dance Dance Revolution tournament will be held March 21. Nouspace Gallery and Media Lounge, Angst Gallery, 1101 Main St., Vancouver. 360-546-9487 or dtc-wsuv.org/gamechangers

Fairs & festivals

Spring Brewfest, noon to 10 p.m. March 20-21. March Madness basketball, 32 brewers, 5 distilleries and 1 cider house will come together for a brewfest, with proceeds benefiting Disabled American Veterans, Northwest Battle Buddies and Second Chance Companions. Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver; $20 to $30, $10 for designated drivers, for ages 21 and older. www.vancouverbrewfest.com

Museum

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

“… Bad News Guys,” 7:30 p.m. A fully-improvised disaster movie. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

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

Michael McDonald, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $22 to $30, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Sesame Dance Club, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Linda Springstead teaches the American Waltz. Lessons at 7:30 p.m. with general dancing from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland; $9, $5 for students. 503-236-7082 or www.sesameclub.org