Go Tuesday, Feb. 3: The Shrine, ‘Threesome,’ Alexandra Fuller

Concert

Excision, Protohype, 7 p.m. Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $38 for ages 18 and older, through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499 or www.ticketswest.com. www.roselandpdx.com

Nightlife

The Shrine, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $3 with RSVP, $12, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

On stage

“It’s Not Me, It’s You: Stories from the Dark Side of Dating,” 7 to 9 p.m. Eight Portland storytellers and comedians will share their worst dates ever inspired by Valentine’s Day, presented by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland; $18 to $20. www.albertarosetheatre.com

Theater

“Threesome” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays 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: saturday page.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 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.

“Tribes” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. Billy, the only deaf member of his family, has never learned to sign, as his parents insisted on not treating him differently. Billy meets Sylvia, a woman raised by deaf parents who’s also losing her hearing, and they fall in love. But Billy’s family is less than receptive to Sylvia’s presence. Feb. 3 through March 1: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Wednesday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 28. ASL interpreted performances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 15, 21, 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder St., Portland; $25 for Feb. 3-6; $41 to $46; $25 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

Words

Alexandra Fuller, “Leaving before the Rains Come,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Regional Poetry Out Loud, 5 to 7 p.m. Students from 12 local high schools will compete by performing a memorized poem as part of the national program. The top two finishers will advance to the state contest. Educational Service District 112, 2500 N.E. 65th Ave., Vancouver; free, limited seating. 360-952-3474.

Tom Spanbauer, 7 to 9 p.m. The Professional Writers Series kicks off with Portland author Tom Spanbauer, founder of Dangerous Writing, a workshop that includes Cheryl Strayed, Chuck Palahniuk and Chelsea Cain as alumni. His most recent book, “I Loved You More,” explores the relationships of a love triangle over 25 years. Library, Room 203, WSU Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver; free. http://events.vancouver.wsu.edu

Museums

“The Decline and Fall (and Rise) of the Fort Vancouver Village,” 7 p.m. Archaeologist Douglas Wilson will speak about the recent fieldwork done at the site, hosted by the Oregon Archaeological Society. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; free. 503-727-3507 or www.oregonarchaeological.org

Mark O. Hatfield Historians Forum Lecture, 7 p.m. New York Times best-selling author Amity Shlaes will discuss “Coolidge,” her follow-up to “The Forgotten Man.” First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1126 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $25 to $75, $10 for students. 503-222-1741 or www.ohs.org

Dancing

International Folk Dancing, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Learn different folk dances. No partner or experience needed. 360-487-7050 or cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

Country line-dance lessons, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fishers Grange No. 211, 814 N.E. 162nd Ave., Vancouver; $4. No partner or experience is required. Led by instructors Tom and Kathy Peters. 360-521-8360.