21 things to do this weekend and beyond in Portland

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Christine Davis compiles best bets for family fun, festivals, comedy and more. Send events submissions to eventsbestbets@oregonian.com.

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Andy Borowitz (photo by James Patrick Cooper)

Andy Borowitz Live

Political satirist and author Andy Borowitz of The Borowitz Report brings his "Make America Not Embarrassing Again" Tour to Portland, delivering 10 minutes of standup, followed by an interview and a question-and-answer discussion with the audience.

7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway Ave.; $30-$150; portland5.com

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NW Film Center

NW Film Center Reel Music Festival

For jazz, blues, folk, rock, electronic, world, classical and everything in between, you'll find something to discover and inspire in this eclectic mix of films.

Various times Friday, Jan. 18-Saturday, Feb. 16; Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 S.W. Park Ave.; $5-$10 for individual screenings; nwfilm.org

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Professional Bull Riders

Fittingly part of something called the "Velocity Tour," this event includes a lot of bull handled by professional cowboys with tons of bovine talent.

7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19; Moda Center, 1 Center Court.; $15-$100; rosequarter.com

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Although the schools were located on opposite sides of Maxville, kids found ways to connect and play. The children pictured went to segregated schools and at the end of the school day found ways to meet up and forge friendships. (Courtesy of Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center)

Timber Tour

A new exhibition, "Timber Culture: The History of Maxville, Oregon -- A City United and Divided," offers a look at Oregon's multicultural logging industry through a series of historical photographs from the Maxville logging operation.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 30; World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road; $5-$7; www.worldforestry.org

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Portland Community College

Wacipi Traditional Powwow

Featuring Native American drumming, dancing, crafts for kids, and a free community dinner, this annual powwow celebrates Native American culture and tradition as well as supports Portland Community College's Native American Scholarship Fund.

Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19; PCC Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. (Health Technology Building); free; pcc.edu/about/events/powwow

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A Running Kick-Off Combined with Some Culture

Oregon Brewery Running Series kicks off with a launch party at the Oregon Historical Society. Sample some beer and snacks while perusing a free tour of OHS's "Barley, Barrels, Bottles, & Brews: 200 Years of Oregon Beer" exhibit.

6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan 19; Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave.; $7; breweryrunningseries.com/or/

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Lunar Eclipse Watch Party

What color will the full moon turn during the total eclipse on Jan. 20? Check it out, but first check omsi.edu for possible weather-related cancellations.

7-11 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20; OMSI Front Plaza, 1945 S.E. Water Ave.; free;  omsi.edu

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OMSI After Dark: Medieval Science

An evening only for adults who want to act like kids. Launch water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore OMSI while enjoying a glass of wine. Talk to a brewer about the science behind beer, or sample products from local artisans. For $7 more, go see the King Tut exhibit.


 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23; OMSI, 1945 S.E. Water Ave.; $15;  omsi.edu

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Portland International Auto Show

Drive over to the car show for all things automotive. Go to The Garage and watch cars being built, or get tech info, get current about electric vehicles, or get behind the wheel for free test drives. There's stuff for kids, too.

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24-27; Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; $7-$14; portlandautoshow.com

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CONCERT GUIDE

Staff writer Eder Campuzano compiles monthly concert guides. Email submissions at least 4 weeks ahead of the event to musicbestbets@oregonian.com.

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The Prids

It's been nearly 20 years since David Frederickson and Mistina La Fave moved their alternative rock outfit to the Pacific Northwest and they aren't showing any signs of slowing down. The Portland-based four-piece released its latest LP, "Do I Look Like I'm In Love?" in 2018.

9 p.m. Friday Jan. 18, Doug Fir Lounge. 21+. Tickets: $10-$12. dougfirlounge.com

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Toro y Moi

Chaz Bear just is blessed with a wealth of pop sensibility as rich as anything you've heard in the past decade. His sixth studio album, "Outer Peace," is due on Jan. 11.

8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18. Wonder Ballroom. All ages. Tickets: sold out; try resellers. wonderballroom.com

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Bas

Abbas Hamad is touring in support of his latest effort, this year's "Milky Way." The album features collaborations with J. Cole and A$AP Ferg.

8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, Hawthorne Theatre. All ages. Tickets: $20. hawthornetheatre.com

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Cautious Clay

Brooklyn-born Josh Karpeh made a name for himself with his experimental mix of R&B and hip-hop, particularly for his skills as a flautist. He released his debut LP, "Blood Type," in 2018.

5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan 19, Holocene. 21+. Tickets: sold out; try resellers. holocene.org

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Leslie Odom Jr.

The Oregon Symphony presents the actor who originated the role of Aaron Burr in "Hamilton" as he brings Broadway hits and jazz favorites to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Norman Huynh conducts.

7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets: $40-$125. All ages. portland5.com

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Bayside

The Queens-based punk outfit is on tour in support of their second acoustic album, 2018's "Acoustic Volume 2." This time around, the band's stripped-down exploration of its back catalogue contains what's possibly the greatest Bayside hit: "Duality."

8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, Doug Fir Lounge. 21+. Tickets: sold out, try resellers. dougfirlounge.com

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Wild Child

The Austin-based indie pop outfit is touring in support of its 2018 album, "Expectations." It's the band's third full-length release since its 2011 debut, "Pillow Talk."

8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, Aladdin Theater. All ages. Tickets: $20-$24. aladdin-theater.com

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FINE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE

Arts editor Amy Wang compiles theatrical and classical music performances and fine arts events. Email submissions to fineartsbestbets@oregonian.com.

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Collin Carver stars in "One Move," a new mini musical written and composed by Matthew B. Zrebski, that's part of "Portland's Mini Musical Festival" in the annual Fertile Ground Festival. (David Kinder)

Fertile Ground Festival

Portland's annual festival of new performance works celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with dozens of events throughout the metro area. Here's a look at some of the first works out of the gate:

  • "The Delays": An airport on New Year's Eve 2018 is the setting for Sara Jean Accuardi's time-traveling play about how we become who we are, and the dreams we abandon in the process. This is a world premiere of a commission from Theatre Vertigo. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24-Feb. 23, Shoebox Theatre, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave. $10-$20, $5 Arts for All tickets available, theatrevertigo.org or 503-482-8655.
  • "Here on This Bridge: The-Ism Project": Theatre Diaspora, Portland's only Asian American theater company, presents six monologues exploring the intersection of race, gender and more. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 24-26 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27; also 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Feb. 7-8, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10; Lincoln Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave. $5-$20, brownpapertickets.com
  • "Portland's Mini Musical Festival": Live On Stage is back with its annual Fertile Ground hit, a collection of six new 15-minute shows covering suspense, romance, mystery and drama by local writers and composers. All shows feature live music. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 24-26, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 26-27, Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway. $28.50, liveonstage.us or 503-902-5052.
  • "Tether: ADHD + BDSM": This solo show from Sara Fay Goldman and Fuse Theatre Ensemble opens a window on what it's like to live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Goldman, who has an ADHD diagnosis, says her goal is to make her inner life relatable. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 and 25, 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 and 26, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, Headwaters Theatre, 55 N.E. Farragut St. $10-$15, boxofficetickets.com

Full Fertile Ground schedule: fertilegroundpdx.org.

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Nick Cearley. (Courtesy photo)

"Buyer and Cellar"

Nick Cearley, who delighted Portland audiences in 2016 as Seymour in "Little Shop of Horrors," returns to Portland Center Stage to star in Jonathan Tolins' one-man comedy about an actor who takes a job in Barbra Streisand's underground mall. The show's run includes performances by Cearley's band, The Skivvies; a Streisand drag show and two happy hours hosted by Portland drag clown Carla Rossi "to help audiences navigate all things camp and gay" in the production. Various times and dates, Jan. 19-March 3, The Armory, Ellyn Bye Studio, 128 N.W. 11th Ave. $18.50-$57, pcs.org or 503-445-3700.

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"Americana with Edgar Meyer"

Edgar Meyer, a bassist and composer who won the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2002, brings his unique classical-bluegrass blend of music to Portland for a program with the Oregon Symphony. In addition to his own works, the concert will include compositions by fellow Americans Aaron Copland and William Grant Still. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway. Tickets start at $35, orsymphony.org or 503-228-1353.

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Mimi Williams

The Olympia printmaker, who works exclusively in linoleum cut block printing, will show her narrative-heavy works and give a demonstration during a weekend visit to Portland. "My work is inspired by my community and the incredible beauty of the Pacific Northwest," she says. Artist reception, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19; printmaking demonstration, noon Sunday, Jan. 20; on view, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Feb. 10, Land Gallery, 3925 N. Mississippi Ave. Free, landpdx.com or 503-451-0689.

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Marginal Consort

This Japanese collective of sound and visual artists presents just one concert a year, and this year's is in Portland. They improvise everything about the three-hour concert, which is performed on acoustic instruments, some homemade, and other materials, including marbles and water. Audience members are invited to sit or "mill about" as they prefer. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, 15 N.E. Hancock St. $20, pica.org or 503-242-1419.

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