Go, Friday: Shen Yun Performing Arts, Friday Night at the Art Museum

Concerts

Iris Dement, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $29 to $33 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

The Mowgli’s, 8 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $15, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Peter and Lou Berryman, 7:30 p.m. St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 S.E. Harrison St., Portland; $18, $9 for ages 12 to 18, free for age 11 and younger. 503-642-9100 or www.portlandfolkmusic.org

Punch Brothers, 8 p.m. Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $25 through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 971-230-0033 or www.roselandpdx.com

Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield, 8 p.m. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; $45, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-225-0047 or www.crystalballroompdx.com

Nightlife

Abbey Roadster, 8 p.m. Irishtown Pub,11600 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-253-1479 or www.irishtownpub.com

After Hours, 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 Alan Jones 6Tet, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $15 to $25. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

The Bar Pilots, 9 p.m. Byno’s Roadhouse, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-314-4833 or www.bynosroadhouse.com

Jim Fischer, 9 p.m. to midnight. Applebee’s Hazel Dell, 816 N.E. 98th Circle, Vancouver; no cover. www.jimfischer.net

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

Kitty, Daisy and Lewis, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15, for ages 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Mbrascatu, 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

Dance

Shen Yun Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. March 27-29; 2 p.m. March 28. The performance combines classical Chinese dance with regional costumes, animated backdrops and music while bringing Chinese folklore and legends to life. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $60 to $180. 888-974-3698 or www.shenyun.com/portland

Theater

“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 maneuver 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. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison, Portland; $41 to $49; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

“The People’s Republic of Portland” presented by Portland Center Stage. Lauren Weedman, playwright, author and star of HBO’s “Looking,” examines the city of Portland in all its weird complexities and joyful simplicities. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Through April 19; 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW Eleventh Ave., Portland; $40 to $55; $25 for students and youth. 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; 2 p.m. March 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

A. J. Swoboda, “A Glorious Dark,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Museums

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, 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. Fridays and Saturdays. 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

Natasha Leggero, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $20 to $33, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“Seven on 7,” 7:30 p.m. Stand-up meets improv. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com