out of town
Published 12:00 am Friday, July 10, 2015
The following is a list of other events “Out of Town.”
Concerts
July 10-11 — The Decemberists, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale; JULY 10 SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.
July 11 — Cloverdayle, Aspen Ridge Resort, Bly; 541-884-8685.
July 11 — Indigo Girls, Oregon Zoo, Portland; TF*
July 11 — Purusa and Ian Moore, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*
July 13 — Lyle Lovett, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale; www.etix.com.
July 14 — Amos Lee & David Gray, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.
July 14 — John Mayall, The Shedd Institute, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.
July 14 — The Decembrists / Calexico, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org.
July 15 — Joey Porter’s Tribute to Stevie Wonder, Main Street, Portland; P5*
July 15 — John Mayall, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*
July 16-19 — Northwest String Summit, Horning’s Hideout, North Plains; www.stringsummit.com.
July 16 — NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors and Colony House, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org
July 17 — Graham Nash, McDonald Theater, Eugene; TW*
July 17 — Harry Connick, Jr., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*
July 17 — Quadraphonic: Spatial Frontiers, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org
July 18 — BADBADNOTGOOD, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.
July 18 — Graham Nash, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*
July 21 — Jane’s Addiction, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.
July 21 — John Mellencamp, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*
July 21 — Rush, Moda Center, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.
July 22-23 — Built to Spill, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*
July 22 — Rickie Lee Jones, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*
July 22 — The Shanghai Woolies, Main Street, Portland; P5*
July 23 — Morrissey, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.
July 23 — Sugar Ray / Better Than Ezra / Uncle Kracker / Eve 6, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org
July 23 — Third Eye Blind, Cuthbert Amphitheater, Eugene; TW*
July 23 — Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*
July 24 — Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Oregon Zoo, Portland; TF*
July 24-26 — Northwest World Reggae Festival, Scio; www.nwwrf.com.
July 24 — Easton Corbin, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org
July 24 — Say Anything, Roseland Theater, Portland; CT*
July 25 — Barenaked Ladies, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.
July 25 — Fireweeds Trio, Balch Hotel, Dufur; www.balchhotel.com.
July 25 — Jamie XX, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; SOLD OUT; TF*
July 25 — John Butler Trio / Ethan Tucker, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org
July 25 — Sweet Harmony Soul, Oregon Zoo, Portland; TF*
July 25 — Taj Mahal, Roseland Theater, Portland; CT*
July 26 — Charlie XCX and Bleachers, McMenamins Edgefield, www.etix.com.
July 26 — G. Love & Special Sauce / Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org
July 26 — John Butler Trio, Oregon Zoo, Portland; TF*
July 28 — Esperanza Spalding, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.
July 29 — Ratatat, Roseland Theater, Portland; CT*
July 31 — Kasey Chambers; Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*
July 31 — Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, Oregon Zoo, Portland; TF*
July 31-Aug. 2 — Oregon Jamboree Music Festival, Sweet Home; www.oregonjamboree.com.
July 31-Aug. 2 — Pickathon, Pendarvis Farm, Happy Valley; www.pickathon.com.
Symphony & Opera
Through July 12 — Oregon Bach Festival, Various venues, Eugene; www.oregonbachfestival.com.
July 15 — “The French Connection”: A remarkable evening of French music, including Messiaen’s transformative and spiritually evocative “Quartet for the End of Time,” concert performers include many of the young up-and-coming artists from Chamber Music Northwest’s Protégé Project; Alberta Rose Theatre, Portland; www.cmnw.org.
July 17-Aug. 1 — “The Elixir of Love”: Gaetano Donizetti’s most warm-hearted creation, notable for its charming characters, its melodic grace, and the poignant tenor aria “Una Furtive Lagrima;” Also includes a free street festival and outdoor simulcast of the final performance on Aug. 1; Newmark Theatre, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802 or 866-739-6737.July 29 — 3 Leg Torso, Main Street, Portland; P5*
July 31-Aug. 15 — Britt Classical Festival: Eight concerts featuring the Britt Orchestra and various guest performers, including Hugh Russell, Celena Shafer, Javier Abreu, The Dover Quartet, San Francisco Girls Chorus, Aoife O’Donovan, Jeremy Kittel, Sixth Floor Trio, Morgan James, James Ehnes and Mason Bates, plus two children’s concerts; Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville; www.brittfest.org.
Theater & Dance
Through Aug. 2 — “Twelfth Night”: William Shakespeare’s sparkling, romantic comedy of love, longing, gender confusion and marriage; Portland Shakespeare Project; Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland; www.portlandshakes.org or 503-313-3048.
Through Oct. 31 — Oregon Shakespeare Festival: The following productions are part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival: “Fingersmith” (through July 9), “Long Day’s Journey into Night” (through Oct. 31), “Much Ado about Nothing” (through Nov. 1), “Guys and Dolls” (through Nov. 1), “Pericles” (through Nov. 1), “Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land” (through Oct. 31), “Antony and Cleopatra” (through Oct. 9), “The Happiest Song Plays Last” (July 7-Nov.1), “Head Over Heels” (through Oct. 10), “The Count of Monte Cristo” (through Oct. 11) and “Sweat” (July 29-Oct. 31); Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland; www.osfashland.org or 800-219-8161.
July 10 — “Dancing with the Stars: Live!”: ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars” is going back on the road giving fans the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in their hometowns; Keller Auditorium, Portland; P5*
July 10-12, 17-19 — 2015 Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance: Showcasing new works by eight visionary performing artists from across the region that blur the boundaries of independent theater, music, dance, and performance art in new and surprising ways; Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland; www.risk-reward.org.
July 15 — Unit Souzou: Portland’s newest professional taiko company, Unit Souzou (pronounced “sohzoh”) is at the forefront of a growing artistic movement within the world-wide taiko community; Main Street, Portland; P5*
July 22 — Club BodyVox: BodyVox and Chamber Music Northwest team up again this year for two concerts in one night featuring classics, a world premiere, and more; BodyVox Dance Center, Portland; www.cmnw.org.
July 24-25 — “JAW: A Playwrights Festival”: Staged readings of four scripts selected from over 200 submissions to the festival, including Boo Killebrew’s “Miller, Mississippi,” James Presson’s “Long Division,” Jen Silverman’s “Wink” and Adam Szymkowicz’s “Colchester”; Presented by Portland Center Stage; The Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org.
July 29-Aug. 16 — “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical”: A cultural phenomenon in musical theatre history, “Hair” celebrates the rock music and culture of the ‘60s and ‘70s and follows a group of young Americans in their effort to foster peace and love during the Vietnam War; Presented by Enlightened Theatrics; Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, Salem; www.enlightenedtheatrics.org.
July 31-Aug. 9 — “Whoopee!”: A thoroughly goofy story of rivalry, car (and horse) chases, threatened violence, and true love; The Shedd Institute, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.
Exhibits
Through Aug. 10 — World Forestry Center: The following exhibits are currently on display: “Inhabit” (through Aug. 10); World Forestry Center, Portland; www.worldforestry.org.
Through Aug. 15 — Museum of Contemporary Craft: The following exhibits are currently on display: “Extra Credit” (through July 11); ”State of Oregon Craft” (through Aug. 15); Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland; www.museumofcontemporarycraft.org or 503-223-2654. Through Sept. 7 — Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: The following exhibits are currently on display: “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” (Through Sept. 7); Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland; www.omsi.edu or 800-955-6674.
Through Sept. 20 — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: The following exhibits are currently on display: “Vistas of a World Beyond: Traditional Gardens in Chinese Material Culture” (through July 26), “Amanda Marie and X-O: The Many Places We Are” (through Aug. 9), “Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain” (through Aug. 9), “Gustavo Germano: Ausencias” (through Aug. 16), “The Word Became Flesh: Images of Christ in Orthodox Devotional Objects” (through Aug. 30), “Japanese Impressions from the Vault: The Rare, the Beautiful, and the Bizarre” (through Sept. 6) and “Brett Weston in Oregon” (through Sept. 20); Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene; jsma.uoregon.edu.
Through Oct. 18 — Portland Art Museum: The following exhibits are currently on display: “APEX: Betty LaDuke” (through July 19), “Subject/Object: Modernist Photography from the Bluff Collection” (through July 26), “David Hockney: A Rake’s Progress” (through Aug. 2); “Gods and Heroes: Masterpieces from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris” (through Sept. 13); “Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Gold” (through Sept. 13); and “Hand and Wheel: Contemporary Japanese Clay” (through Oct. 18); Portland Art Museum, Portland; www.portlandartmuseum.org or 503-226-2811.
Miscellany
July 10-12 — Oregon Country Fair, Veneta, Oregon; www.oregoncountryfair.org or TW*
July 10-20 — Absurdly Human: The Films of Roy Andersson: A retrospective of the Swedish filmaker’s work, leading up to the Portland premier of his newest film, “A Pigeon Sat in a Branch Reflecting on Existence;” Portland Art Museum, Portland; www.nwfilm.org.
July 17-19 — Salem Art Fair & Festival: includes a 200-booth Artist Marketplace, two entertainment stages, hands-on arts activities for children and adults, demonstrations of traditional arts, a Cultural Corridor and 25 food booths; Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem; www.salemart.org.
July 17 – Aug. 27 — Top Down: Rooftop Cinema: Top Down is the Northwest Film Center’s annual outdoor film series held atop the panoramic parking rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe, this unique outdoor event also includes performances from local bands, cocktails, beers, and BBQ from Gracie’s Restaurant; Hotel deLuxe, Portland; www.nwfilm.org.
July 18 — Natsu Matsuri 2015 (Oregon Summer Festival 2015): A traditional Japanese summer festival centered on music, dance, traditional Japanese children’s games and Yatai festival foods; Entertainment includes singer-songwriter Ryukichi Amacho, taiko drummers, karate and aikikai demonstrations, watermelon eating contest, dance-off and more; Uwajimaya Plaza, Beaverton; 503-297-9268.
July 26 — The Big Float V: Float the Willamette river and then enjoy a beach party with live music; Benefits the Human Access Project; Poet’s Beach (west bank, under the Marquam Bridge) and Tom McCall Bowl Waterfront Park, Portland; www.thebigfloat.com.
July 31-Aug. 2 — Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.