Short List: Upcoming events include Kevin Nealon, NW Dance Project, Billie Eilish, Wild Arts Festival

Published 12:15 am Sunday, December 1, 2024

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Reminder: Triangle Productions stages a big horror comedy rock musical during the holidays with “Little Shop of Horrors,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Dec. 21 (and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 8 and 15) at The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza, 1785 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The story follows a hapless florist shop worker Seymour, who accidentally raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. But, does he get the girl? It’s directed by Donald Horn.

More: trianglepro.org.

Winter Ice Rink

The Portland Winter Ice Rink has returned to downtown Portland this holiday season. The ice rink is located adjacent to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Morrison Bridgehead, 499 S.W. Naito Pkwy. The rink will operate through Sunday, Jan. 5 with 90-minute skate sessions from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. In addition to the ice rink, the Winter Village has returned and showcases Portland in art, music, food, and light through experiences curated by Vida En Color (wintericerinkpdx.com).

First Thursday

Art galleries in the Pearl District and elsewhere will be showing new exhibits and more on First Thursday, Dec. 5. For information on galleries: see Portland Art Dealers Association website (padaoregon.org).

Kevin Nealon

The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, and a movie star and standup comedian, Kevin Nealon takes the stage at Helium Comedy Club at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

More: heliumcomedy.com/portland.

NW Dance Project

The Portland dance company puts on its “In Good Company” holiday show, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at NW Dance Project Creative Center, 211 N.E. 10th Ave. It features works by company-affiliated choreographers and artists (nwdanceproject.org).

Hot Import Nights

It’s all about automotive lifestyle, including stunning cars, live music and fashion at Hot Import Nights, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Portland Expo Center.

More: expocenter.org.

Live Music

The Tribune runs a list of notable concerts each month under title “Live Music” on its website, portlandtribune.com/lifestyle. Check it out — each and every month.

Sixpence None the Richer (“Kiss Me” fame), supporting album “Rosemary Hill,” play Wonder Ballroom, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 (wonder ballroom.com).

It’s “An Evening with Branford Marsalis,” 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Revolution Hall (revolutionhall.com). The jazz great, saxophonist and band leader is a winner of three Grammys and a citation by National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master.

Billie Eilish (“Bad Guy” fame) is on the “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour and will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Moda Center (rosequarter.com).

Portland Saturday Market

As you try to think of Christmas present ideas, consider visiting Portland Saturday Market, the largest continuous open-air arts and crafts market in the United States. It’s celebrating 50 years and also its designation as an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Portland Saturday Market, 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays through December.

More: portlandsaturday market.com.

Wild Arts Festival

The Wild Arts Festival returns for its 44th year on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8 at the Wingspan Event Center at Westside Commons, formerly the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro. Explore nature-inspired artwork, books, and silent auction items while supporting Bird Alliance of Oregon’s mission to protect birds and wildlife (wildartsfestival.org).

The Moth MainStage

Literary Arts and The Moth are bringing a new lineup of storytellers to Portland in The Moth MainStage event, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (portland5.com).