MUSIC
Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Oregon Symphony orchestra plays John Williams memorable score as the Steven Spielberg/George Lucas movie starring Harrison Ford shows on the big screen.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, www.portland5.com, starting at $40
Portland Piano International
The company is putting on a new festival, The Clearing, featuring the likes of Claudia Chan, Yihan Chen and others, Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 10-13, at Lincoln Hall at Portland State University. Itll feature recitals, master classes, films, demonstrations and panel discussions. The fest is curated by Tamara Stefanovich and hosted by artistic director Arnaldo Cohen. Passes are $25-$150; for more: www.portlandpiano.org.
Stars perform
Some of the better musicians perform in Portland. See www.portland5.com for info on:
Lauryn Hill, on her MLH Caravan: A Diaspora Calling! tour, plays Keller Auditorium, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10.
Legendary Kris Kristofferson, prolific songwriter who has 28 albums (including Feeling Mortal), plays the Newmark Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.
The Beach Boys, led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, bring 50 Years of Good Vibrations to Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
Youth symphonies
The Portland Youth Philarmonic begins its 93rd season with back-to-back opening nights, beginning with a world premiere by Tomas Svoboda (Symphony No. 2), at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway. Led by musical director David Hattner, PYP also will perform a piece by Richard Wagner. Therell be 21 soloists. PYPs Conservatory Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Youth Strong Ensemble plays the next day at Vancouvers Skyview High School. For tickets/info:
The Metropolitan Youth Symphony begins its season 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Schnitz, performing under the direction of music director Raul Gomez. Itll perform Tchaikovskys Symphony No. 5 and Bernsteins Candide Overture. The MYS ensembles Interlude Orchestra and Concert Orchestra also will perform. Tickets are $14-$37, available at www.portland5.com.
Celtic Thunder
The Irish music group comes to Portland with Legacy, a new show that includes such upbeat songs as A Place in the Choir, Galway Girl and Raggle Taggle Gypsy, as well as ballads Danny Boy, Noreen and Buachaille On Eirne.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., www.portland5.com, $45-$75
Suzanne Vega
The singer-songwriter, a leading figure of the 1980s folk-music revival, plays Portland along with Teddy Thompson
8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Alberta Rose Theatre, www.albertarosetheatre.com, $33, $40 day of show
STAGE
Tears of Joy Theater
The puppet company and Hand2Mouth present the Independent Eye production of King Lear, with two actors, 20 puppets and Shakespeares fiery text.
7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 11-12, The Shout House, 210 S.E. Madison St., www.brownpapertickets.com, $15
Mortified Portland
Its the ninth anniversary show of Portlanders sharing their shame on stage.
7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., www.albertarosetheatre.com, $16, $23 preferred
Late Night Action
Its the final talk show by Alex Falcone, as he welcomes David Safferts Liberace and others.
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., www.mississippistudios.com, $15, $20 at door
Northwest Senior Theater
Its Silver Season for the troupe, celebrating 25 years, with its holiday musical variety show, Jingle, Jingle.
2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 16-19, Alpenrose Dairy Opera House, 6149 S.W. Shattuck Road, www.nwseniortheatre.org, $5
MISC.
RV show
The Fall RV Show of Shows is put on by the Portland Metro RV Dealers.
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 10-12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, www.expocenter.org, $9 adults (16-up), $7 seniors (60-up), $8 parking
Portland Alpine Festival
Presented by Grivel, hosted by the Mazamas, its a week-long celebration of mountain recreation, Nov. 15-19. It features speakers and clinics and much more. A big event: The Summit: An Evening with Sasha DiGiulian and Colin Haley, Nov. 19 at Revolution Hall. There are also happenings at such places as the Portland Rock Gym and Forest Park. For complete info: www.portlandalpinefest.org.
