The West Coast premiere! "Queens Girl in the World", the hit play of the 2015 Women’s Voices Theater Festival in Washington, D.C., is a charming, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about a yo... [more+]

The West Coast premiere! "Queens Girl in the World", the hit play of the 2015 Women’s Voices Theater Festival in Washington, D.C., is a charming, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about a young black girl in the 60s. This one-woman show includes not just our heroine, the engaging Jacqueline Marie Butler, but 12 more characters including her Caribbean father, imperious mother, girlfriends and boyfriends, as she moves from the safety of her sheltered Queens neighborhood to a new school in Greenwich Village. There, where she is one of only four black students and where race suddenly matters, she begins to wonder where she belongs in the world. [less-]

Tune out the daily grind and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of some of the Northwest's best tribute bands aboard the Rock ’n’ Roll on the River Tribute Band Cruise. Come aboard the Portlan... [more+]

Tune out the daily grind and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of some of the Northwest's best tribute bands aboard the Rock ’n’ Roll on the River Tribute Band Cruise. Come aboard the Portland Spirit for a two-hour party cruising down the Willamette River while grooving to live music every Thursday afternoon from July-September. A bistro plate and a full-service bar are available for additional purchase on board. You deserve a break, so grab your friends and co-workers and get in on the fun. All this party needs is you! [less-]

Mala is a first-generation child caring for her dying mother. She zig zags between her own family and career, doctors, urgent 911 calls, her mother’s growing frailty, and a bone-chilling Boston wint... [more+]

Mala is a first-generation child caring for her dying mother. She zig zags between her own family and career, doctors, urgent 911 calls, her mother’s growing frailty, and a bone-chilling Boston winter. Force of nature Julana Torres stars in this one-woman show by Huntington Theatre Company’s playwright in residence, Melinda Lopez. “An exquisitely fashioned theater piece, brimming with humor, frustration and honesty as biting as the wind, snow and Arctic fantasy that blow through it.” – WBUR The ARTery [less-]

Take three delicious, malicious wives, add three miserable, unloving husbands -- and chill. That's the recipe of Michele Lowe's tantalizing new comedy that had Broadway audiences cheering. "The Smell ... [more+]

Take three delicious, malicious wives, add three miserable, unloving husbands -- and chill. That's the recipe of Michele Lowe's tantalizing new comedy that had Broadway audiences cheering. "The Smell of the Kill" revolves around Nicky, Debra and Molly who have tolerated one another during once-a-month dinners for years. While their unseen spouses play golf in the dining room, the women exchange confidences for the first time revealing that all three marriages are on the brink of disaster and all three women are facing the challenges of their lives. Nicky's husband has been indicted for embezzlement, Molly's husband is stalking her and Debra's husband is leaving her for another woman. When the men mistakenly lock themselves in a basement meat locker the women are faced with a life-or-death decision -- should they leave the men out in the cold -- permanently -- or let them thaw? One by one the women make their choices with more than a little help from one another. [less-]

Norway's legendary progressive-rock band celebrates its 50th anniversary with an international tour and a stop at the Alberta Rose. Few Norwegian bands have achieved such international recognition as ... [more+]

Norway's legendary progressive-rock band celebrates its 50th anniversary with an international tour and a stop at the Alberta Rose. Few Norwegian bands have achieved such international recognition as Aunt Mary. They were stars on the Scandinavian heavy and prog rock scene back in the '70s and compared with giants like Deep Purple, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Yes, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Ten Years After and King Crimson. Guitar player and main songwriter Bjørn Kristiansen was one of the founders of Aunt Mary back in the late '60s. He is regarded one of Scandinavia’s finest rock guitarists and has written many of the bands greatest songs. [less-]

"Re-Birthing The Cool" features the music of Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis & Gil Evans and Dave Pell. Some of what we are playing is the West Coast movement, which was around the late 1940s and early 19... [more+]

"Re-Birthing The Cool" features the music of Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis & Gil Evans and Dave Pell. Some of what we are playing is the West Coast movement, which was around the late 1940s and early 1950s. This music of Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Shorty Rodgers, Shelly Mann and others helped in cooling down for a minute the hot jazz played all over the country in the early 1940s and late '30s. This was a great time to live in, the music was changing and players were getting their pens out and putting great ideas down on paper, then forming groups to perform their works. Also in our repertoire for the evening is the music of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Mingus, Curtis Fuller and other bebop players, plus some present ideas of David Watson, Mary-Sue Tobin, Pete Petersen, Stan Bock, Ed Bennett, Alyssa Schwary-McDonald. [less-]

The Light Opera of Portland presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "Princess Ida or, Castle Adamant." "Princess Ida; or, Castle Adamant" is a comic opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gil... [more+]

The Light Opera of Portland presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "Princess Ida or, Castle Adamant." "Princess Ida; or, Castle Adamant" is a comic opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It was their eighth operatic collaboration of 14. "Princess Ida" opened at the Savoy Theatre on 5 January 1884, for a run of 246 performances. The piece concerns a princess who founds a women’s university and teaches that women are superior to men and should rule in their stead. The prince to whom she had been married in infancy sneaks into the university, together with two friends, with the aim of collecting his bride. They disguise themselves as women students, but are discovered, and all soon face a literal war between the sexes. [less-]

New Century Players Community Theatre presents "Suite Surrender" by Michael McKeever. It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel — assi... [more+]

New Century Players Community Theatre presents "Suite Surrender" by Michael McKeever. It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel — assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance ... that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the ‘30s and ‘40s. Directed by Kraig Williams. [less-]

Happiness is great musical theatre! "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)" is a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic, based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz. Sally Brown join... [more+]

Happiness is great musical theatre! "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)" is a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic, based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz. Sally Brown joins Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Snoopy in this charming revue of vignettes and songs. The time of the action is “an average day in the life of Charlie Brown.” It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening. We encourage families to attend this great show! ​ [less-]

This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a f... [more+]

This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes. Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and also stimulate your mind and senses. [less-]

Marking their fifth year in the United Soccer League, the Portland Timbers 2 (T2) are led by coach Cameron Knowles, whose tactics resulted in the franchise's first playoff appearance last season. Now ... [more+]

Marking their fifth year in the United Soccer League, the Portland Timbers 2 (T2) are led by coach Cameron Knowles, whose tactics resulted in the franchise's first playoff appearance last season. Now you can catch players on the Timbers' top development team hone their skills at Providence Park. Take the family for a fun outing, grab some snacks and watch an exciting soccer match while cheering with the crowd. [less-]

Nationally recognized comedians travel the country tasting local wine and making new fans in this new comedy circuit that brings quality comedy to folks for a fraction of what antiquated comedy clubs ... [more+]

Nationally recognized comedians travel the country tasting local wine and making new fans in this new comedy circuit that brings quality comedy to folks for a fraction of what antiquated comedy clubs demand. Come out for a night of hilarious comedy and great local wines. This comedy tour takes top comedians who you've seen on TV and sends them out on the road to perform at wineries throughout the country. Find out which local wines pair best with hysterical laughter when The Winery Comedy Tour comes to Cathedral Ridge Winery in Dundee! [less-]

Nobody wants these women. In a Magdalene Laundry, where the nuns regard them as mindless vessels of evil and their infants are forcibly put up for adoption, a group of young unwed Irish mothers strugg... [more+]

Nobody wants these women. In a Magdalene Laundry, where the nuns regard them as mindless vessels of evil and their infants are forcibly put up for adoption, a group of young unwed Irish mothers struggle, resist, and strive to overcome the onerous conditions imposed on them. Based on true accounts and written by an ex-nun who worked there, it’s a story of both pain and hope. Opened in the late 1800s, the last Magdalene Laundry didn’t close until 1996. [less-]

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" is one of the most fondly remembered cult shows in the history of American television. This series about a man and his robots making snappy commentary about terrible mov... [more+]

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" is one of the most fondly remembered cult shows in the history of American television. This series about a man and his robots making snappy commentary about terrible movies sent to them by mad scientists ran for ten seasons throughout the 1990s and now finds new life in "MST - The Mystery Science Tribute" at Portland's CSz. At this live comedy show, performers improvise a B-movie based on an audience suggestion, while a trio of wisecrackers mock it mercilessly. [less-]

Avast, ye mateys! Set sail on a high-seas adventure with a motley crew of bumbling pirates as the fearsome Captain Braid Beard lands at a quiet family vacation spot in search of an expert digger to jo... [more+]

Avast, ye mateys! Set sail on a high-seas adventure with a motley crew of bumbling pirates as the fearsome Captain Braid Beard lands at a quiet family vacation spot in search of an expert digger to join the crew. This slapstick swashbuckler delights children, parents and every pirate-at-heart. Book, music and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman. Most enjoyed by those age 4 and up. [less-]

No matter the form, when it comes to art, there are a number of different tacks to take. Some artists continually push their work across new horizons. Others stand a bit more still in order to continu... [more+]

No matter the form, when it comes to art, there are a number of different tacks to take. Some artists continually push their work across new horizons. Others stand a bit more still in order to continually refine the capturing of their vision. Singer/songwriter Peter Bradley Adams falls into the latter category of perfectionists chasing their own perfection. With "A Face Like Mine", he may well have caught it. [less-]

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure! Are you ready to do the time warp? This humorous musical tribute to the science fiction and horror B-movies of the late 1940s through early 1970s has entranced... [more+]

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure! Are you ready to do the time warp? This humorous musical tribute to the science fiction and horror B-movies of the late 1940s through early 1970s has entranced audiences for decades, with its array of characters who seduce, entangle and gyrate to tunes that are out of this world. Don’t miss when it comes to life -- in more ways than one -- on Lakewood’s Mainstage! [less-]

What did Pam Ann say to five chatty audience members who, when asked to move to the back of the theater, told her that she’d just lost five fans? Only the truth: “I don’t care. Get some manners ... [more+]

What did Pam Ann say to five chatty audience members who, when asked to move to the back of the theater, told her that she’d just lost five fans? Only the truth: “I don’t care. Get some manners and then come back and see me.” Mama don’t take no mess, but she sure brings the laughs. [less-]

Nothing goes better with laughter than a nice glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. Herron Entertainment serves up a refreshing evening of laughter with The Winery Comedy Tour at Oak Knoll in Hillsboro, ... [more+]

Nothing goes better with laughter than a nice glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. Herron Entertainment serves up a refreshing evening of laughter with The Winery Comedy Tour at Oak Knoll in Hillsboro, where top touring comics take the stage to bowl you over with witticisms and wisecracks. The cross-country winery tour continues, featuring some of the best NYC and LA-based comedians without NYC/LA prices. [less-]

Say what you will about the last millennium, but those last few decades knew how to par-tay. Now you can party like it's 1999 (and even earlier) at this fun Flashback Dance Cruise featuring the best d... [more+]

Say what you will about the last millennium, but those last few decades knew how to par-tay. Now you can party like it's 1999 (and even earlier) at this fun Flashback Dance Cruise featuring the best dance hits from the '80s, '90s and more. This two-hour cruise aboard the Portland Spirit provides everything you need for a rockin' late night on the river, with a live DJ on deck spinning the biggest hits of the three greatest party music decades ever. Retro outfits are encouraged, so break out those leisure suits, neon leg warmers and Members Only jackets and have a blast. [less-]