Reel Music 29, through Oct. 23, various venues, Portland. Highlights include “George Harrison: Living in the Material World,” “This Is Noise Pop,” “That Was Then, This Is Now: Portland Music Videos” and “Searching for Elliott Smith.” Schedules/information: www.nwfilm.org.

The Portland Blind Cafe, 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 15, Tabor Space, Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 5441 S.E. Belmont, Portland. A community awareness concert and Valentine’s dinner in the dark. Admission: $35-$45. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

FrightTown, 7 p.m. Oct. 14-16, 19-23 and 25-29, Rose Garden, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

“Speak Easy” with Scott Poole, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Falcon Art Community, 5415 N. Albina Ave., Portland. Book release event. Admission: $10-$35. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Thad Beckman, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., Eugene. Admission: $11.50 advance, $12 at the door. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“God of Carnage,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16; Artists Repertory Theatre; Portland. Admission: $20-$42 general; $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

Midnight Serenaders, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Admission: $12. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Murder on the Nile,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 19-23 and 25-28; 2 p.m. Oct. 16; Pentacle Theatre; Salem. The Oct. 25 performance is a benefit for Temple Beth Shalom. Admission: $17 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings; $18 Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday matinees. Information: 503-485-4300 or www.pentacletheatre.org.

“No Man’s Land,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 18-22, 25, 27-29 and Nov. 1-5; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6; 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; Morrison Stage; Artists Repertory Theatre; Portland. Stars William Hurt. Admission: $35-$65 general, $25 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

Oregon Ballet Theatre: “Petrouchka/Carmen,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, Keller Auditorium; Portland. Admission: $29.15-$156.40. TicketMaster.

“The Pain and the Itch,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 20-22, 27-29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30; Winningstad Theatre; Portland. Admission: $33-$39.40. TicketMaster.

“SMASH,” Willamette University Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15; M. Lee Pelton Theatre; Willamette University; Salem. Admission: $8-$12. Information: 503-370-6221 or www.willamette.edu/arts/theatre/performances/smash.html.

Adrian Belew Power Trio, 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $38. TicketMaster.

“Avenue Q,” Lord Leebrick Theatre, 8 p.m. Oct. 14-15; 2 p.m. Oct. 9 and 16; Lord Leebrick Theatre; 540 Charnelton St.; Eugene. Ticket information: 541-465-1506 or www.lordleebrick.org.

“Cabaret,” Cottage Theatre, 8 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 and Nov. 4-5; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6; Cottage Theatre; 700 Village Drive; Cottage Grove. Admission: $21 general, $19 students and seniors 60 and over. Information: 541-942-8001 or www.cottagetheatre.org.

Cassandra Hohn: “Bathing in Bette” (Bette Midler tribute), 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 2 and 8 p.m Oct. 15, and 2 p.m. Oct. 16, Headwaters Theater, 55 N.E. Farragut St., No. 9, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Palace of Crystal,” 8 p.m. Oct. 14-16, The mOuth, 810 S.E. Belmont St., Portland. Admission: $12-$15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Doug Stanhope, 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Bagdad Theatre & Pub, 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Admission: $25. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Air Sex Championships,” 9:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Kevin Burke and Cal Scott, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Atkinson Memorial Church, 710 Sixth St., Oregon City. Admission: $20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Whisperings house concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, at the home of Bill and Michele Service, Eugene. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

The Business, Dirty Filthy Mugs, 9 p.m. Oct. 15, Rotture, 315 S.E. Third Ave., Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Jeffrey Eugenides, 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Presented by Powell’s Books. Admission: $28. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Chuck Palahniuk, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Presented by Powell’s Books. Admission: $24.95. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Blue Man Group, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-21; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23; Keller Auditorium; Portland. Admission: $37.60-$80.95. TicketMaster.

“Lord of the Rings” in concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Rose Garden, Portland. Admission: $35-$95. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

Journey, Foreigner, Night Ranger, 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Rose Garden, Portland. Admission: $29.50-$125. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

“Fusion” (choreographers ball), 8 p.m. Oct. 19, Branx, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Wave of Light,” 6 p.m. Oct. 20, Rejuvenation Hardware, 1100 S.E. Grand Ave., Portland. This Live Wire Radio benefit features performances by the Parson Redheads, Hand2Mouth Theater and Scott Poole. Admission: $25. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Raise the Roof: A Musical Showcase,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $25-$100. TicketsWest.

Death Cab for Cutie, 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Memorial Coliseum, Portland. Admission: $32.50-$42.50. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

Eugene Symphony: “Pomp & Circumstance,” 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $15-$55. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

Jeffrey Foucault, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Cozmic Pizza, 199 W. Eighth, Eugene. Admission: $10. Information: 541-338-9333 or www.cozmicpizza.com.

Radical Revolution, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Kennedy School Theater, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Emerald City Jazz Kings: “Jukebox Saturday Night,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Admission: $16-$26. Information: 541-434-7000 or www.theshedd.org.

The Campbell Brothers, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Jacqua Concert Hall, The Shedd, Eugene. Admission: $24-$36. Information: 541-434-7000 or www.theshedd.org.

Josh Feinberg and Friends, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. The sitarist presents “Sounds of India.” Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $23-$43. TicketsWest.

Passafire, 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $10. TicketsWest.

Chuck Pyle, 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., Eugene. Admission: $16.50 advance,, $17 at the door. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Spring Awakening,” Actors Cabaret of Eugene, 8 p.m. (6:30 p.m. dinner) Oct. 21, 28-29 and Nov. 4-5; 2 p.m. (12:45 p.m. brunch) Oct. 29; Actors Cabaret of Eugene; 996 Willamette St.; Eugene. Admission: $41.95 dinner and show, $36.95 brunch and show, $27 prime reserved seats, $24 reserved seats, $21 matinee reserved seats, $16 restricted view seats. Information: 541-683-4368 or www.actorscabaret.org.

Ocean Grove, Voxhaul Broadcast, 9 p.m. Oct. 21, Backspace, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

“Pinkalicious: The Musical,” 2 and 5 p.m. Oct. 22-23, 29-30 and Nov. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, Newmark Theatre, Portland. Admission: $30.20-$37.35. TicketMaster.

Roller derby: Emerald City Roller Girls off-season mash-up bout, 6 p.m. Oct. 22, Willamalane Center, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Roller derby: “Skatemare Before Christmas,” 6 p.m. Oct. 22, The Pavilion, Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. N.E., Salem. On the card: 8 Wheel Assassins vs. the Dockyard Derby Dames (Tacoma, Wash.). Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Booty for B***ies,” 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Beaverton Elks Lodge, 3500 S.W. 104th, Beaverton. Billed as a “Pirate Party for a Cure - Making Strides Fundraiser.” Admission: $15-$35. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Chimaira, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $16. TicketsWest.

Bayside, Saves the Day, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Readers Theater: “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. S.W., Albany. Actors Chuck Skinner, Gary Burris and Leslie Hogan will read excerpts from Bill Bryson’s “A Walk in the Woods.” A fundraiser for the East Thornton Lake Natural Area. Admission: $10 donation at the door. Information: www.cityofalbany.net/parks/etlna/.

“Nerdist” podcast (live), 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $32.15. TicketMaster.

Tower of Power, War, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Spirit Mountain Casino Event Center, Grand Ronde. Admission: $15-$25. Information: http://spiritmountain.com.

April Verch, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, The Laboratory, 2645 Willamette St., Eugene. Admission: $16.50 advance, $17 at the door. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Ryan Montbleau Band, 9 p.m. Oct. 22, Mission Theater, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

John Doe, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

“Moulin Rouge” spectacular, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Admission: $5-$25. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Corvallis Repertory Singers: “Heaven & Earth” and “Misa Criolla,” 3 p.m. Oct. 23, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $20 general main floor and $15 general balcony seating. Advance tickets are available at Grass Roots Books & Music, Gracewinds Music and WineStyles in Corvallis; at Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany; or online at www.ticketsoregon.com. (Some may be available at the door.) Information: 541-753-2106 or www.repsing.org.

Eugene Ballet Company: “Romeo & Juliet,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Tickets available at the box office or by phone at 541-997-1994.

High Places, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Holocene, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Matt Nathanson, 8 p.m. Oct. 23, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $18. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Miyavi, 8 p.m. Oct. 23, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $25. TicketsWest.

Pogo & That 1 Guy, 8 p.m. Oct. 23, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Mariachi El Bronx, Federale, 9 p.m. Oct. 23, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

“Pink Tea & Silent Auction,” 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Pink House, 242 D St., Independence. The event is designed to raise awareness of the need for early detection of breast, ovarian and other women’s cancers and to raise funds for American Cancer Society research in Oregon. Seating limited to 50. Admission: $10. Information: Jolene Hall, 503-838-2851 or auntiebooks@yahoo.com.

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Egypt Central, Burn Halo, 7 p.m. Oct. 24, WOW Hall, Eugene. Admission: $15 advance, $17 day of show. TicketMaster.

Roger Daltrey, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Rose Garden, Portland. The Who frontman will perform the rock opera “Tommy.” Admission: $40.50-$100. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

Maria Taylor, Big Harp, 9 p.m. Oct. 24, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admsision: $12. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Warren Haynes Band, 9 p.m. Oct. 24, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $25. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Piccadilly Circus, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Ticket information: www.thefuncircus.com.

Firewind, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $14. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

We Four, 8 p.m. Oct. 25, Jimmy Mak’s, Portland. Admission: $20 general, $25 reserved seating. Information: www.ticketsoregon.com.

Milagres, Lookbook, 9 p.m. Oct. 25, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

John Scofield Jazz Quartet, 7:30  p.m. Oct. 26, Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd, Eugene. Admission: $29-$37. Information: 541-434-7000 or www.theshedd.org.

Warren Miller’s “ ... Like There’s No Tomorrow,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $18 general, $64.80 four-pack. Advance tickets are available at Peak Sports in Corvallis as well as at www.ticketfly.com and the Austin Auditorium box office on the night of the show. Information: 1-800-523-7117.

“Check Yo Ponytail” tour, 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Branx, Portland. Features Big Freedia, The Death Set, Pictureplane, Franki Chan and a secret headliner. Admission: $20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Matthew & the Atlas, The David Mayfield Parade, 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Mississippi Theater, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

SKRILLEX, 8 p.m. Oct. 26, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $20. TicketsWest.

We Four, 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Jimmy Mak’s, Portland. Admission: $20 general, $25 reserved seating. Information: www.ticketsoregon.com.

Shellac, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Holocene, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Warren Miller’s “Like There’s No Tomorrow,” 6 and 9 p.m. Oct. 27, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $18-$20. TicketsWest.

3 Glorias, 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Columbia Center For The Arts, 215 Cascade St., Hood River. Live flamenco featuring singer Saray Munoz, guitarist Pedro Cortes and dancer Savannah Fuentes. Admission: $20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Disney on Ice: “Toy Story 3,” 7:30 .m. Oct. 27-28; noon, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 29; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30; Rose Garden; Portland. Admission: $11-$62. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

Eugene Ballet Company: “Romeo & Juliet,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $48-$81 season tickets, $18-$30 single performance. Advance tickets available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany or at the door one hour before showtime. Tickets are also available by phone at 541-682-5000 or online at www.hultcenter.org.

Portland Arts & Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 2011, through May 3, 2012, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Schedule: Annie Proulx (Sept. 22), Stacy Schiff (Oct. 27), Sebastian Junger (Feb. 23), Abraham Verghese (April 12), and Chimamanda Adichie (May 3). Admission: $285 patron subscription, $195 reserved subscription, $120-$140 general admission subscription, $70 upper balcony subscription. Send checks payable to “Literary Arts” to Literary Arts, P.O. Box 40606, Portland, OR 97240-0606. Information: 503-227-2583 or www.literary-arts.org.

Devin Townsend Project, 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $15. TicketsWest.

Cuong Vu, 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Mission Theater, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Dwarves, 9 p.m. Oct. 27, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $13. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Grouper, Daniel Menche, 9 p.m. Oct. 27, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

2011 Halloween Masquerade Ball, 6 p.m. Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. Oct. 29, The Venue Civic Center, 1029 Narregan St., Medford. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Popovich Comedy Theatre, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $22-$27. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

“Rocky Horror Picture Show” (live and interactive), 7 and 10 p.m. Oct. 28, Northern Lights Theatre Pub, 3893 Commercial St. S.E., Salem. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Eugene Ballet Company: “Romeo and Juliet,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $18-$35. TicketsWest.

Jack’s Mannequin, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Roseland Theater, Portland. Admission: $23. TicketsWest.

Alesana, 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16. TicketsWest.

“Children’s Games,” 8 p.m. Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6, The Mouth, 810 S.E. Belmont, Portland. Combining cinematic video with a live chorus, an instrumental trio and an electronic band, this performance celebrates the associative, fragmentary and irrational aspects of play. Admission: $10-$15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Mac Miller, 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Also features performances by People Under the Stairs, Casey Veggies and eRok & Mayo. Admission: $20. Information: www.frightnightcorvallis.com or www.ticketsoregon.com.

Rick Springfield, 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Lincoln City. Admission: $20-$35. Information: www.chinookwindscasino.com.

“A Streetcar Named Desire,” Albany Civic Theatre, 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5 and 10-12; 2:30 pm. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6; Albany Civic Theater; 111 First Ave. S.W.; Albany. Admission: $11 general, $8 patrons under 18 or over 60. Advance tickets available at Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, Rice’s Pharmacy in Corvallis or at the ACT box office 45 minutes before curtain. Information: 541-928-4603 or www.albanycivic.org.

Rob Wynia (Floater), 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Star Theater, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Tech N9ne, Jay Rock, Krizz Kaliko, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $29.50. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

Boogie Nights VIII, 9 p.m. Oct. 28, Melody Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $25 general, $35 reserved table, $45 VIP table. Information: www.ticketsoregon.com.

Kathryn Calder (The New Pornographers), 9 p.m. Oct. 28, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

The Builders and the Butchers, Federale, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Majestic Theatre, Corvallis. Tom Heinl opens this 21-and-over event, which also includes a wide selection of domestic and local microbrews, plus a wine bar. Admission: $12 advance, $15 at the door. Information: 541-738-7469 or www.majestic.org.

Hell’s Belles, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

“The Met: Live in HD”: “Don Giovanni,” 10 a.m. Oct. 29, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $20 general, $17 seniors, $10 students. Information: 541-265-2787 or www.coastarts.org.

Whiteside Theatre benefit concert, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Whiteside Theatre, 361 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. The “Frightside Jam” will host 12-plus entertainers in a Halloween-themed event. All proceeds will go to the continued efforts of rehabilitating the theatre to its fullest potential. Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre, 3 p.m. Oct. 29, theater, Crescent Valley High School, 4444 N.W. Highland Drive, Corvallis. Admission: $15-$25. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Mysterious Masquerade,” 6 p.m. Oct. 29, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy., Medford. Hosted by Southern Oregon Roller Girls. Admission: $5-$15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Marti Mendenhall, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, First Unitarian Church, 1211 S.W. Main St., Portland. Admission: $12-$18. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Film: Warren Miller’s “Like There’s No Tomorrow,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $16.15-$19. TicketsWest.

Jeff Beck, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $54.80-$76.35. TicketMaster.

Kate Clinton, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Alberta Rose Theatre, Portland. Admission: $30 advance, $33 day of show. Information: 503-764-4131 or www.albertarosetheatre.com.

“Halloween at the Hawthorne,” 8 p;.m. Oct. 29, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Michael Jackson Ultimate Experience, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Spirit Mountain Casino Event Center, Grand Ronde. Admission: $20. Information: http://spiritmountain.com.

Portland Chamber Music benefit concerts, 8 p.m. Oct. 29; Jan. 21, 2012; and April 21, 2012; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; 1432 S.W. 13th Ave.; Portland. Admission: $5-$50. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Portland Erotic Ball, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $35-$89. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Vagabond Opera (CD release party), 8 p.m. Oct. 29, The Star Theater, 13 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Rave to the Grave,” 9 p.m. Oct. 29, Salmon Street Studios, 109 S.E. Salmon St., Portland. Admission: $10-$20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Rubblebucket, 9 p.m. Oct. 29, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

“Dead Sexy Halloween Ball,” 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

King’s Krew: “On the Air,” 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $15. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, 3 and 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $32.15-$43.15. TicketMaster.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony: “Halloween with Harry Potter,” 3 p.m. Oct. 30, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $10 general. Advance tickets available at Grass Roots Books & Music, Gracewinds Music in Corvallis or at the door prior to the concert. Information: 541-752-2361 or www.cosusymphony.org.

Warren Miller: “Like There’s No Tomorrow,” 4 and 8 p.m. Oct. 30, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Admission: $16. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Ceremonial Castings (CD release), Scorched Earth, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Branx, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“The Wines of Halloween,” 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Renaissance Wines, 1320 N.E. Orenco Station Parkway, Hillsboro. Admission: $15. Information: 503-345-9590 or www.bagnbaggage.org.

Iration, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $13. TicketsWest.

Legends of the Celtic Harp, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Admission: $15-$25. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Typhoon, Wild Ones, Youth, 7 p.m. Oct. 31, IKE Box, Salem. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Wehrmacht, Hammered Grunts, 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Branx, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Parachute, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Richard Thompson, 8 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $43.15. TicketMaster.

“Gorge Soup,” 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Celilo Restaurant and Bar, 14 Oak St., Hood River. A dinner in the Columbia River Gorge that supports new companies and solutions making the Gorge a better place. Admission: $35. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Of Mice and Men, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Ringworm, The Greenery, 8 p.m. Nov. 1, Plan B, 1305 S.E. Eighth St., Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Peter Wolf Crier, Birds & Batteries, 9 p.m. Nov. 1, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Nature of Words 2011 Literary Festival, Nov. 2-6, various locations, Bend. A five-day literary celebration featuring nine celebrated authors. Features classes, workshops and more. Admissions and fees vary according to event. Schedules/information: www.thenatureofwords.org/Festival/default.aspx.

Gorge Nonprofit Day, 8:15 a.m. Nov. 2, Water’s Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., The Dalles. A day of training opportunities, speakers and networking with fellow Gorge philanthropists. Admission: $25-$50. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

The AP Tour, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $17. TicketsWest.

Anamanaguchi, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Branx, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Sex at Dawn” (film), 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Crooked Still, 8 p.m. Nov. 2, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $20.90. TicketMaster.

Koffin Kats, The Sawyer Family, 9 p.m. Nov. 2, Rotture, 315 S.E. Third Ave., Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Still Corners, Ganglians, 9 p.m. Nov. 2, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Everyone Dies in Utah, 7 p.m. Nov. 3, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Nature of Words author readings, 7 p.m. Nov. 3-4, Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend. Schedule: Mark Spragg, Aimee Nezhukumatahill, Nancy Mairs and Augusten Burroughs (Nov. 3); Seth Mnookin, Heidi Durrow, William Kittredge and Kevin Young (Nov. 4). Admission: $25. Information: 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Chamber Music Corvallis: Cuarteto Casals, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $22 advance, $25 at the door, $10 for college students, spouses of OSU students, professional music teachers and parents of K-12 attendees. Advance tickets will be available at Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis or by email at tickets@ChamberMusicCorvallis.org. Information: 541-757-0902 or www.chambermusiccorvallis.org.

David Sedaris, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Silva Hall, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $27.50-$39.50. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

Adema, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, Ash Street Saloon, 225 S.W. Ash St., Portland. Admission: $13. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Paul Byrom (ex-Celtic Thunder), 8 p.m. Nov. 3, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $32.15. TicketMaster.

Infected Mushroom, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $18. TicketsWest.

The Lemonheads (“It’s a Shame About Ray”), The Shining Twins, 9 p.m. Nov. 3, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

“Hawaiian Holiday Gala,” 6 to 9 p.m., Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. S.E., Salem. An island-style party to celebrate the opening of the Salem Art Association’s annual holiday showcase. Admission: $20 general, $10 Salem Art Association members (advance); $25 at the door. Information: Catherine Alexander, 503-581-2228, ext. 302 or catherine@salemart.org.

Bonobo, Dabrye, 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Holocene, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“CALYX Glitterati: Art, Music, Burlesque,” 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 4, Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. The cabaret benefit show and silent auction supports the nonprofit literary publisher. The showcase features performances by Bridgetown Bombshell Babs Jamboree and Trudy Bauchery, as well as ukulele performances by Portland’s LadyGold with Golden SlutShine. Admission: $15-$25, which includes desserts and a drink ticket for patrons over 21. Advance tickets available at Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis or online at www.calyxpress.org/glitterati2011.

Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), 7 p.m. Nov. 4, The Rok, 44 E. Seventh Ave., Eugene. Admission: $15-$30. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Foolz!,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $20-$30. TicketsWest.

“The Marriage of Figaro,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 10 and 12; 2 p.m. Nov. 6; Keller Auditorium, Portland. Admission: $26.10-$150.80. TicketMaster.

Gaelic Storm, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $29.05. TicketMaster.

Wayne “The Train” Hancock, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Star Theater, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Leo Kottke, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Soreng Theater, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $30-$50. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

David Sedaris, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $39.95-$56.35. TicketMaster.

Richard Thompson, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $25. TicketsWest.

Thrice, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Wonder Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $19-$22. Information: www.ticketfly.com.

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $15 advance, $18 day of show. TicketsWest.

“Tea to Benefit the Moyer House,” noon Nov. 5, Teen Challenge Center, 31700 Fayetteville Drive, Shedd. The program includes music, presentation of Moyer House history and restoration, a silent auction and special raffles. Admission: $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Information: Myrna Baughman, 541-466-3390 or lchm@centurytel.net.

Kimya Dawson, STLS, 3 p.m. Nov. 5, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $13. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Centro Cultural de Washington County 40th anniversary, 5 p.m. Nov. 5, Centro Cultural de Washington County, 1174 N. Adair St., Cornelius. Admission: $65. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Roller derby: Sick Town Derby Dames vs. the Dockyard Derby Dames, 5 p.m. Nov. 5, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Eugene Ballet: “Romeo and Juliet,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 2 p.m. Nov. 6, Silva Hall, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $22-48. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.eugeneballet.org.

Newport Symphony Orchestra: “Mexican Repertoire and Piano Soloist,” 7:30 p.m. (7 p.m. preconcert talk) Nov. 5, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $20-$34 general, $10 children. Information: 541-265-2787 or www.coastarts.org.

Leo Kottke, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $40.55. TicketMaster.

Mastodon, Dillinger Escape Plan, Red Fang, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Roseland Theater, Portland. Admission: $28.50. TicketsWest.

Vince Neil, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde. Admission: $15-$35. Information: www.spiritmountain.com.

Deer Tick, 9 p.m. Nov. 5, Mission Theatre, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Head for the Hills, Dead Winter Carpenters, 9 p.m. Nov. 5, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Shonen Knife, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Daniel Nahmod, 1 p.m. Nov. 6, New Thought Center for Spiritual Living, 1040 C Ave., Lake Oswego. Admission: $10-$15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Salem Concert Band: “Japanese Reflections,” 3 p.m. Nov. 6, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $5-$20. TicketsWest.

Warbringer, 6 p.m. Nov. 6, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $13.50. TicketsWest.

John Hodgman, 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Presented by Powell’s Books. Admission: $25. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Mark Kozelek (Sun Kil Moon), Red House Painters, 8 p.m. Nov. 6, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $20.90. TicketMaster.

My Brightest Diamond, Netherfriends, 9 p.m. Nov. 6, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $18. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

The Acacia Strain, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $14. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

“An Evening with Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman,” 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $27. TicketMaster.

Honeyhoney, Joshua James, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, John Henry’s, Eugene. Admission: $9.31. TicketMaster.

Lydia Loveless, Melville, 9 p.m. Nov. 8, Mississippi Studios, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Judy Collins, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Newmark Theatre, Portland. Admission: $44-$60.40. TicketMaster.

GWAR, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Roseland Theater, Portland. Admission: $19.50. TicketsWest.

Lights, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $13. TicketsWest.

Gregory Maguire, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Presented by Powell’s Books. Admission: $26.99. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Rootdown, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $10.47. TicketsWest.

Rickie Lee Jones, 8 p.m. Nov. 10, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $43.15. TicketMaster.

They Might Be Giants, 9 p.m. Nov. 10, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Boots Electric, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

The Beach Boys, 8 p.m. Nov. 11-12, Chinook Winds Casino & Resort, Lincoln City. Admission: $40-$55. Information: 1-888-MAIN-ACT or www.chinookwindscasino.com.

Yachats Celtic Music Festival, Nov. 11-13, Yachats Commons, Yachats. Admission: $80. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Wingmen, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E. Burnside, Portland. A celebration of the Volstead Act and Prohibition. Admission: $25. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

John Wesley Harding, 8 p.m. Nov. 11, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $23.45. TicketMaster.

Lotus, Keys N Krates, 9 p.m. Nov. 11, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $17.50. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Benoit Pioulard, 6 p.m. Nov. 12, Holocene, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

NW Women’s Comedy Festival, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield. Admission: $25. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Latif Bolat, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Oregon Buddhist Temple, 3720 S.E. 34th Ave., Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Chayag, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Andean music and dance concert. Admission: $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students. Advance tickets available at Grass Roots Books & Music and Gracewinds Music in Corvallis. Information: 541-757-2749.

Disco Night, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 127 Broadalbin St. N.W., Albany. A benefit for Altrusa of Albany operations and Kidzshop. Admission: $20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Salem Pops Orchestra with David Klinkenberg, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $5-$18. TicketsWest.

ZAPP Dancers: “Unbreakable,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Soreng Theater, Hult Center, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

Gym Class Heroes, The Dirty Heads, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Roseland Theater, Portland. Admission: $20. TicketsWest.

Willy Porter, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $27. TicketMaster.

Senses Fail, Stick to Your Guns, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.etix.com.

Venerable Showers of Beauty Gamelan: “Old, New, East, West,” 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Evans Auditorium, Lewis and Clark College, Portland. Admission: $15-$20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Trevor Hall, 9 p.m. Nov. 12, Mt. Tabor Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Luminaries, 1 p.m. Nov. 13, New Thought Center for Spiritual Living, 1040 C Ave., Lake Oswego. Admission: $10-$15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Steinway Piano Series 2011-2012, 4 p.m. Nov. 13, 2011, through April 22, 2012, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Schedule: Mariangela Vacatello (Nov. 13), Alexander Ghindin (Feb. 12) and Joyce Yang (April 22). (Paul Roberts will give a special-event lecture and concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2012, at the LaSells Stewart Center.) Series tickets: $50. Single-concert admission/Paul Roberts lecture and concert: $20 in advance, $25 at the door; free for students 8-18 or college students with ID. Advance tickets are available at Beard’s Framing, Gracewinds Music, Grass Roots Books & Music and Rice’s Pharmacy in Corvallis; online at www.ticketsoregon.com; or by mail at Corvallis-OSU Piano International, P.O. Box 2843, Corvallis, OR 97339 (make checks payable to “Corvallis-OSU Piano International”). Information: 541-752-2361, www.corvallispiano.org or steinway@peak.org.

“An Evening with Greg Palast,” 6 p.m. Nov. 13, Bagdad Theater & Pub, Portland. Admission: $12-$15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Blitzen Trapper, Dawes, 8 p.m. Nov. 13, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $17. TicketsWest.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $39.05. TicketMaster.

Blessthefall, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

New Found Glory, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Wonder Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $20-$23. Information: www.ticketfly.com.

Austra, Grimes, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Holocene, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Cirque du Soleil: “Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour,” 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. Admission: $50-$250. Information: www.matthewknightarena.com.

The Civil Wars, Milo Greene, 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, 8 p.m. Nov. 15, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $25. TicketsWest.

Feist, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $37.10-$48.10. TicketMaster.

Wil Wheaton vs. Paul & Storm, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $23.95. TicketMaster.

Lucinda Williams, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $29-$45. TicketsWest.

Miguel Zenon, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Mission Theater, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Obscura, Abysmal Dawn, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Branx, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Eugene Ballet Company: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $48-$81 season tickets, $18-$30 single performance. Advance tickets available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany or at the door one hour before showtime. Tickets are also available by phone at 541-682-5000 or online at www.hultcenter.org.

The Lowe Family, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $23-$43. TicketsWest.

Family Force 5, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Greensky Bluegrass, Hot Buttered Rum, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $17. TicketsWest.

Over the Rhine, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $29.05. TicketMaster.

Lucinda Williams, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $30. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Scott H. Biram, 9 p.m. Nov. 17, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Aaron Meyer, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $15-$20. TicketsWest.

Dance Factory: “Day One,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Soreng Theater, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $15. Information: Information: 541-682-5000 or www.hultcenter.org.

Jo Koy, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $36.75. TicketMaster.

Marianna and the Baby Vamps, Heather Keizur, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Cirque du Soleil: “Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour,” 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Rose Garden, Portland. Admission: $50-$175. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

Cynic, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

The Devil Makes Three, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, McDonald Theatre, Eugene. Admission: $17.50. TicketsWest.

Greensky Bluegrass, Hot Buttered Rum, 9 p.m. Nov. 18, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Rezurex, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

“The Met: Live in HD”: “Satyagraha,” 10 a.m. Nov. 19, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $20 general, $17 seniors, $10 students. Information: 541-265-2787 or www.coastarts.org.

Playback Theater, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Portland Actors Conservatory, 1436 S.W. Montgomery St., Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Festival Chorale Oregon: “Water Music,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $5-$15. TicketsWest.

Company of Thieves, 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $17.30. TicketMaster.

The Devil Makes Three, 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Roseland Theater, Portland. Admission: $17.50. TicketsWest.

“Flux 3.0,” 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Branx, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Dan Reed, 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Star Theater, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

“Charles Brown’s Mid-Life Christmas,” 3 p.m. Nov. 20, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $24. TicketsWest.

Joe Ely, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $32.15. TicketMaster.

B.B. King, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Keller Auditorium, Portland. Admission: $44-$87.10. TicketMaster.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony: “Russian Masters,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $15-$32 advance reserved; $15 advance and $17 box office (general). Advance tickets available at Grass Roots Books & Music or Gracewinds Music in Corvallis. Information: 541-752-2361 or www.cosusymphony.org.

Kyuss Lives!, 8 p.m. Nov. 21, Roseland Theater, Portland. Admission: $20. TicketsWest.

VNV Nation, 8 p.m. Nov. 22, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $20. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Mayhem, 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $25-$55. TicketsWest.

Blind Pilot, 8 p.m. Nov. 23, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $18. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Plaid, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Holocene, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Fur Pillows, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25, Dante’s, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

“The Met: Live in HD”: “Siegfried,” 9 a.m. Nov. 26, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $20 general, $17 seniors, $10 students. Information: 541-265-2787 or www.coastarts.org.

“Tempus Adventus: Music for Advent,” 3 p.m. Nov. 27, St. Patrick’s Church, 1623 N.W. 19th Ave., Portland. Admission: $15-$20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 27, Rose Garden, Portland. Admission: $29.50-$59.50. Information: www.rosequarter.com.

The Chariot, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Circus Project community showcase, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Kridel Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, 1119 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. Admission: $5-$15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“A Man for All Seasons,” Corvallis Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and 8-10; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Majestic Theatre; Corvallis. Admission: $12 general, $10 seniors 65 and over, students with ID and children under 18. Information: 541-738-SHOW or www.corvalliscommunitytheatre.org.

Martha Reeves with the Western Hemisphere Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Rice Auditorium, Western Oregon University, Monmouth. Part of the Smith Fine Arts Series. Admission: $25 general, $11 students. Information: 503-838-8333 or http://wou.edu/sfa.

“The Sound of Music,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3, 9 and 16-17; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 18; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; Jaqua Concert Hall; The Shedd; Eugene. Admission: $20-$42. Information: 541-434-7000 or www.theshedd.org.

The Trail Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $23-$43. TicketsWest.

Mickey Hart Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $32.10. TicketMaster.

“The Met: Live in HD”: “Rodelinda,” 9:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $20 general, $17 seniors, $10 students. Information: 541-265-2787 or www.coastarts.org.

Whisperings Solo Piano Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Sherman Clay Concert Hall, 131 N.W. 13th Ave., Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Chris Robinson, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $23.95. TicketMaster.

Peter Murphy, She Wants Revenge, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $25. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Richard Goode, 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Newmark Theatre, Portland. Admission: $35.05-$63.55. TicketMaster.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra 2011-2012 season, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $15-$32 advance reserved; $15 advance and $17 box office (general). Advance tickets available at Grass Roots Books & Music or Gracewinds Music in Corvallis. Information: 541-752-2361 or www.cosusymphony.org.

Keb’ Mo’, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, Aladdin Theater, Portland. Admission: $50.80-$68.45. TicketMaster.

Korpiklaani, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $18. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Straight No Chaser, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $29.65-$54.80. TicketMaster.

Causa “coming out” party, 6 p.m. Dec. 8, theSLATE, 2001 N.W. 19th Ave., No. 104, Portland. A showcase of Causa’s LGBTQ work. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Vision Casting: A Christmas Dessert with Jane Kirkpatrick,” 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Emerald City Jazz Kings: “Yule Be Swinging,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd, Eugene. Admission: $24-$32. Information: 541-434-7000 or www.theshedd.org.

Me Talk Pretty, 6:15 p.m. Dec. 9, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $13.50. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Acoustic Guitar Summit, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“A Christmas Carol,” Bag & Baggage Productions, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 14-17 and 21-23; 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18; Venetian Theatre; 253 E. Main St.; Hillsboro. Admission: $27 general, $20 students/seniors. Admission: 503-345-9590 or www.bagnbaggage.org.

Michael Londra’s “Beyond Celtic,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $31.70-$45. TicketsWest.

“Mortified Portland,” 8 p.m. Dec. 9-10, Mission Theater, Portland. Admission: $12. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Urban Tellers, 8 p.m. Dec. 9, Hipbone Studio, 1847 East Burnside, Portland. Featuring Russell Young, Mel Harmon, Enrique Andrade, Craig Preston, Lori King and Bill Hillman. Admission: $10. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

“The Met: Live in HD”: “Faust,” 10 a.m. Dec. 10, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $20 general, $17 seniors, $10 students. Information: 541-265-2787 or www.coastarts.org.

“The Nutcracker,” Oregon Ballet, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 17 and 22; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21 and 23; noon Dec. 24; Keller Auditorium; Portland. Admission: $57.90-$140. TicketMaster.

“A Holiday Revue,” Oregon Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-17 and 22; Keller Auditorium; Portland. Admission: $56.85-$156.45. TicketMaster.

Salem Pops Orchestra: “Yuletide with the Pops,” 3 p.m. Dec. 11, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. Admission: $5-$18. TicketsWest.

Ocote Soul Sounds, 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Loal’s Room, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $10. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

George Colligan, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Mission Theater, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $57.90-$90.25. TicketMaster.

Pierce the Veil, Miss May I, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Hawthorne Theatre, Portland. Admission: $15. Information: www.cascadetickets.com.

Streetlight Manifesto, Reel Big Fish, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Wonder Ballroom, Portland. Admission: $20-$23. Information: www.ticketfly.com.

Eugene Ballet: “Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Silva Hall, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $22-48. Information: 541-682-5000 or www.eugenesymphony.org.

Oregon Mandolin Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Admission: $15. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Dinosaur Jr., Scratch Acid, 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. Dinosaur Jr. will perform “Bug” in its entirety. Henry Rollins will interview the band as well. Admission: $25. Information: www.etix.com.

Corvallis Repertory Singers: “An Evening of Candlelight & Carols,” 7 p.m. Dec. 17, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $20 general main floor and $15 general balcony seating. Advance tickets are available at Grass Roots Books & Music, Gracewinds Music and WineStyles in Corvallis; at Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany; or online at www.ticketsoregon.com. (Some may be available at the door.) Information: 541-753-2106 or www.repsing.org.

“A Christmas Carol: A Victorian Reading,” noon Dec. 20, The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Admission: $10-$23.50. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Eugene Ballet Company: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Tickets available at the box office or by phone at 541-997-1994.

Woody Allen and His New Orleans Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $56.30-$99.45. TicketMaster.

Leftover Salmon, 10 p.m. Dec. 30-31, Roseland Theater, Portland. Admission: $25. TicketsWest.

Musica Maestrale, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 2012, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Admiss 10/13/11 >> go there