Submitted photoPatrick Ball, from left, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter star in “A Winter’s Gift: An Evening of Celtic Harp and Storytelling,” which will be performed Dec. 12 in Ashland. The show combines Irish and English literature, Celtic legend and traditional folk beliefs with traditional and original pieces of seasonal music.

The following is a list of other events “Out of Town.”

Concerts

Dec. 4 — Cold War Kids, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.

Dec. 4 — Collie Buddz, McDonald Theatre, Eugene; TW*

Dec. 4 — Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 4 — Lights / The Mowglis / K.Flay, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Dec. 5 — Collie Buddz, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Dec. 5 — Jay Farrar, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 5 — Quiet Riot, Roseland Theater, Portland; CT*

Dec. 5-6 — Modest Mouse, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.

Dec. 6 — Del McCoury Band, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 6 — A Dickens of a Christmas: A festive choral adventure through time with music of the past, present and future by the Eugene Concert Choir; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.

Dec. 6 — Leann Rimes, Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde; www.spiritmountain.com.

Dec. 7 — Alabama Shakes, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.

Dec. 7 — Olate Dogs, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 8 — The Oak Ridge Boys, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.

Dec. 8 — Saint Motel, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.

Dec. 9 — Sun Kil Moon, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 9 — X Ambassadors, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.

Dec. 9 — Yellow Claw, McDonald Theatre, Eugene; TW*

Dec. 10, 13 — The Emerald City Jazz Kings: “Swinging on a Star” Christmas concert; The Shedd Institute — Jaqua Concert Hall, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.

Dec. 10 — Twenty One Pilots, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.

Dec. 11 — Phutureprimitive / Bass Physyics, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Dec. 11-13 — NW Natural Holidays with the Trail Band, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 12 — The Dandy Warhols, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.

Dec. 12 — Slow Magic / Giraffage, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Dec. 13 — The English Beat, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Dec. 13 — Muse, Moda Center, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 13 — Robert Delong, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.

Dec. 14 — Graveyard, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Dec. 14 — Judith Hill, Alberta Rose Theatre, Portland; www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Dec. 14 — Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.

Dec. 15 — Motley Crue, Moda Center, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 15 — Matt and Kim, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.

Dec. 16 — The Emerald City Jazz Kings: “Swinging on a Star” Christmas concert; LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.

Dec. 16 — Nick Lowe, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 16-17 — Death Cab for Cutie, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; Dec. 17 SOLD OUT; www.etix.com.

Dec. 16-20 — BelloVoci, Portland Piano Company, Portland; www.artistsrep.org or 503.241.1278.

Dec. 17 — The Emerald City Jazz Kings: “Swinging on a Star” Christmas concert; Florence Events Center, Florence; www.theshedd.org or 541.997.1994.

Dec. 19 — The 1975 / Swim Deep, Roseland Theater, Portland; SOLD OUT; CT*

Dec. 22 — Mark O’Connor and friends, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*

Dec. 27 — Bulletproof Stockings, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 30 — Straight No Chaser, Keller Auditorium, Portland; P5*

Dec. 31 — “Brew Year’s Eve”: Featuring Appetite for Deception (Guns N’ Roses tribute), Motorbreath (Metallica tribute) and Sacred Heart (Dio tribute); Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Dec. 31 — Calexico / Blind Pilot, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland; www.etix.com.

Dec. 31 — Pink Martini, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*

Dec. 31 — Nahko and Medicine for the People, McDonald Theatre, Eugene; TW*

Dec. 31 — Weinland Nye Supergroup, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Jan. 2. — Cracker / Camper Van Beethoven, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*


Jan. 6 — Patti Smith, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*

Jan. 9 — Martha Davis and The Motels, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Jan. 9 — Ramble On, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Jan. 12 — Janet Jackson, Moda Center, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.

Jan 13 — Jo McPherson, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Jan. 13 — Stu Hamm Band, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Jan. 15 — Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Wonder Ballroom, Portland; TF*

Jan. 15 — Shawn Colvin, Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Lectures & Comedy

Through Dec. 5 — Women of Faith: “Loved: the Farewell Tour” is a weekend of celebration, stories, humor and hope from speakers and authors including Steve Arterburn, Patsy Clairmont, Mary Graham, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells and many more; Moda Center, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 5 — “Live Wire!”: Live radio variety and comedy hosted by Luke Burbank, guests include Meghan Daum, Bruce Campbell, Chastity Belt, David Wax Museum and more; Revolution Hall, Portland; www.livewireradio.org.

Dec. 6, 20 — Portland Poetry Slam: Poetry readings and slams, with sign ups for open mic or slam participation 30 minutes prior to each event; Presented by Portland Center Stage; Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.

Dec. 8, 10, 15, 17 — Portland Center Stage Social Hours: An open invitation to enjoy casual drinks, snacks and great conversation with a member of Portland’s creative community as the guest host, occasionally providing custom-curated performances or presentations; Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.

Dec. 12 — “MythBusters — Jamie & Adam Unleashed”: The all-new, live stage show starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters,” promises to be an unexpected evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.

Dec. 14 — “The Moth Mainstage”: America’s favorite storytelling show, features five acts by luminaries in the arts and sciences, newsmakers and news breakers, and everyday heroes (and even a few reformed villains!), Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*

Dec. 16 — “MythBusters — Jamie & Adam Unleashed”: The all-new, live stage show starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters,” promises to be an unexpected evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*

Dec. 19 — “Live Wire!”: Live radio variety and comedy hosted by Luke Burbank, guests include Kristina Wong, Tom Bodett, Sarah Shapiro and more; Revolution Hall, Portland; www.livewireradio.org.

Jan. 8 — The Fighter & The Kid: Comedians Bryan Schaub and Bryan Callen perform live; Aladdin Theater, Portland; TF*

Symphony & Opera

Dec. 4 — Rogue Valley Chorale: The “Christmas with the Chorale” concert; Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts, Medford; www.craterian.org.

Dec. 5 — Handel’s “Messiah”, Rogue Valley Symphony; Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts, Medford; www.craterian.org.

Dec. 5-6 — Handel’s “Messiah”, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Dec. 8 — Johnny Mathis Holiday Special: Crooner Johnny Mathis performs with the Oregon Symphony orchestra; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Dec. 9 — Yo-Yo Ma, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; SOLD OUT; www.orsymphony.org.

Dec. 11 — Yo-Yo Ma, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; SOLD OUT; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.

Dec. 11-13 — Gospel Christmas, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Dec. 19 — “Home Alone”: This holiday family favorite features John Williams’ score performed live along with the movie; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Dec. 20 — “Comfort & Joy — A Classical Christmas”: All your favorite holiday music and songs, featuring mezzo soprano J’nai Bridges; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Dec. 29-30 — “Ode to Joy — New Year’s Celebration”: cabaret diva Meow Meow joins the Oregon Symphony for New Year’s festivities, plus Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” and more; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Dec. 31, Jan. 3 — “Lucia di Lammermoor”: Presented by Eugene Opera; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.

Jan. 10-11 — Strauss’ “Oboe Concerto”, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Jan. 14 — Gregory Alan Isakov: The indie folk troubadour makes his first appearance with the Oregon Symphony; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Jan. 16 — Rogue Valley Symphony — Masterworks III, Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts, Medford; www.craterian.org.

Jan. 17 — “Musical Zoo”: Musical depictions of creatures great and small, including music from The Lion King, La Cucaracha, and Haydn’s “Bear” Symphony; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; www.orsymphony.org.

Theater & Dance

Through Dec. 5 — Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca: All aspects of flamenco — dance, song and music — are given equal weight in “Noche Flamenca,” generating a true communal spirit between the dazzling performers and the audience, rapt with attention; Presented by White Bird; Newmark Theatre, Portland; www.whitebird.org.

Through Dec. 6 — Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”: Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the title song; U.S. Bank and Portland Opera’s Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.

Through Dec. 20 — ”A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale adapted and directed by Elizabeth Helman; Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Eugene; www.octheatre.org or 541-465-1506.

Through Dec. 27 — “The Santaland Diaries”: David Sedaris’ hilarious tale of a disgruntled elf working in Macy’s holiday wonderland, presented by Portland Center Stage; Gerding Theatre at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.

Dec. 6-20 — “Anything Goes”: The Tony Award-winning 1987 revival version of Cole Porter’s madcap musical comedy classic; The Shedd Institute, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.

Dec. 8-Jan. 3 — “The Miracle Worker”: The inspirational play based on the lives of Helen Keller, who became deaf-blind as an infant, and her teacher Anne Sullivan, who enabled her to become one of the most influential women of the 20th century; Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland; www.artistsrep.org or 503-241-1278.

Dec. 11-31 — “The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens”: A send-up of the holiday classic, this adult comedy features the improvisational genius of legendary comedy troupe The Second City, with zany holiday sketches, an ever-changing list of drop-in local celebrities and audience participation; Presented by Portland Center Stage; Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.

Dec. 11-12, 17-19 — “White Christmas: The Musical”: Based on the classic Paramount Pictures film with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, presented by the Teen Musical Theater of Oregon; Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts, Medford; www.craterian.org.

Dec. 12-26 — “The Nutcracker”: Oregon Ballet Theatre presents holiday dance tradition, accompanied by a live orchestra at select performances; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.obt.org.

Dec. 18-20 — “Miracle on 34th Street”: A kindly old gent who claims to be Santa is institutionalized then rescued by a young lawyer; Presented by Radio Redux; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.

Dec. 18-20 — “The Nutcracker”: This much-loved seasonal ballet also features OrchestraNext and the Festival Singers; Presented by Eugene Ballet Company; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.

Dec. 20 — Tomáseen Foley’s “A Celtic Christmas”: Master storyteller Tomáseen Foley and award-winning Celtic musicians, singers and dancers take you on a Christmas Eve journey to a West Ireland farmhouse where neighbors converge to share gifts of music, song, dance and story; Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts, Medford; www.craterian.org.

Dec. 27 — “So You Think You Can Dance”, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland; P5*

Jan. 7-9 — “Dog Logic”: Reclusive Hertel Daggett inherits Pet Heaven cemetery’s forty downtrodden acres in the California desert, but is soon tested by an eager would-be real estate tycoon with a plot to convert the graveyard into a shopping mall; presented by Craterian Performances’ Next Stage Repertory Company; Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts, Medford; www.craterian.org.

Jan. 12-24, — “The Book of Mormon”: Winner of nine Tony Awards from the creators of “South Park” and “Avenue Q”; presented by the U.S. Bank and Portland Opera’s Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.

Jan. 15-Feb. 6 — “The Last Five Years”: A funny, honest and intimate musical that takes a bold look at one young couple’s hope that love endures the test of time; Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Eugene; www.octheatre.org or 541-465-1506.

Exhibits

Through Jan. 9 — “Alien She”: The first exhibition to examine the lasting impact of early 1990s pioneering punk feminist movement Riot Grrrl on artists and cultural producers working today; Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland; www.museumofcontemporarycraft.org or 503-223-2654.

Through Jan. 10 — “Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World,” Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland; www.omsi.edu or 800-955-6674.

Through March 13 — Portland Art Museum: The following exhibits are currently on display: “Fotofolio: Adams, Strand, Weston, Weston, White” (through Jan. 3); “Seeing Nature: Landscape Masterworks from the Paul G. Allen Family Collection” (through Jan. 10); “Force of Nature: Emmet Gowin in the American West” (through Jan. 17); “Paradise: Fallen Fruit” (through Jan. 17); “Paige Powell: The Ride” (through Feb. 21); “Kenny Scharf: Cosmic Cavern” (through Feb. 21); and “Thlatwa Thlatwa: Indigenous Currents” (through March 13); Portland Art Museum, Portland; www.portlandartmuseum.org or 503-226-2811.

Through July 31 — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: The following exhibits are currently on display: “Enrique Chagoya: Adventures of Modernist Cannibals” (through Sunday); “Voces de Mis Antepasados/Voices of My Ancestors: The papercuts of Catalina Delgado Trunk” (through Sunday); “Expanding Frontiers: The Jack and Susy Wadsworth Collection of Postwar Japanese Prints” (through Jan. 3); ”Art of the Athlete IV” (through Jan. 24); “Line & Lineage” (through Jan. 24); “Olga Volchkova: The Nature of Religion” (through June 13); “‘True’ Korean Landscapes & Virtuous Scholars” (through July 24); “Benevolence & Loyalty: Filial Piety in Chinese Art” (through July 31); Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene; jsma.uoregon.edu.

Miscellany

Through Dec. 6 — Holiday Ale Festival: Featuring more than 50 craft beers and ciders, many brewed or blended specially for this event, plus rare and vintage beers; Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland; www.holidayale.com.

Through Dec. 13 — Japanese Currents: The Northwest Film Center presents a series of recent, noteworthy Nipponese films, ranging from anime to jidaigeki and documentary to comedy, all while exploring issues important to contemporary Japanese society; Portland Art Museum, Portland; www.nwfilm.org.

Through Dec. 27 — “Empire”: All new cirque burlesque; Rose Quarter — Benton Lot, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 12 — “A Winter’s Gift”: Celtic Harp and storytelling with Legends of the Celtic Harp — Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter; Unitarian Fellowship, Ashland; www.stclairevents.com or 541-535-3562.

Dec. 12-Jan. 4 — Orson Welles at 100: The Northwest Film Center presents a primer of Orson Welles’ work featuring some masterpieces and lesser-known work; Portland Art Museum, Portland; www.nwfilm.org.

Jan. 22-24 — ChocolateFest: The opportunity to sample, taste, savor and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the Northwest and beyond; Benefits the World Forestry Center; Oregon Convention Center, Portland; www.chocolatefest.org.

Jan. 24 — The Peking Acrobats: A troupe of China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts perform; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000