SEP

29

Now–Sun, October 4

Broadway in Portland

Water for Elephants

Keller Auditorium

After a significant loss, a young man jumps aboard a moving train, finding a new life and love with a traveling circus. Follow his story in this musical adaptation of the bestselling novel Water for Elephants.

SEP

29

Tue, September 29

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Trading desert vibes for a cosmic journey, Hermanos Gutiérrez brings the otherworldly guitar sounds of its album, Sonido Cósmico, to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

SEP

30

Wed, September 30–Sun, November 1

Portland Playhouse

Table 17

Portland Playhouse

Ever wonder what happens when exes meet for dinner? Douglas Lyons’ Table 17 explores that question through Jada and Dallas, two former partners revisiting their relationship.

SEP

30

Wed, September 30

Britt

Jim Gaffigan

Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville

Grammy-nominated, Emmy-winning comic and The New York Times bestselling author Jim Gaffigan takes the stage with his unique brand of humor, sharing his candid observations on everyday life.

OCT

2

Fri, October 2–Sun, October 25

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

Guys and Dolls

Winningstad Theatre

Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City comes to the stage in Frank Loesser’s oddball romantic comedy, Guys and Dolls, a story set in a world of gamblers, showgirls, and missionaries.

OCT

2

Fri, October 2–Sun, October 4

Helium Comedy Club

Deric Cahill

Helium Comedy Club

Following the release of his first special, Toxic Papa, Deric Cahill returns with his new tour, Unfortunate Son. Grab your tickets to catch his latest material live.

OCT

2

Fri, October 2

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

Brincos Dieras: El Desmadre Continúa Tour

Newmark Theatre

Irreverent comedian Brincos Dieras returns to Portland with El Desmadre Continúa Tour, bringing his latest show to the Newmark Theatre.

OCT

2

Fri, October 2

Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest

Alice in Nite Hawk & Where We’re Going

Tomorrow Theater

The Oregon Artist Retrospective at Tomorrow Theater includes two films featuring Heidi Duckler’s work: Where We’re Going, which she directed, and Alice in Night Hawk, for which she served as choreographic director.

OCT

4

Sun, October 4

Helium Comedy Club

Dolly Parton Drag Brunch

Helium Comedy Club

Host Kharisma leads a Dolly Parton–themed drag brunch celebrating the country icon with wigs, rhinestones, and numbers from "Jolene" to "Islands in the Stream."

OCT

4

Sun, October 4

Friends of Chamber Music

Julia Bullock, soprano, and Conor Hanick, piano

Lincoln Performance Hall

Grammy-winning soprano Julia Bullock joins pianist Conor Hanick for an afternoon at Lincoln Performance Hall. Bullock brings her probing intellect and commanding stage presence to every performance.

OCT

5

Mon, October 5

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

A 25-piece orchestra brings UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony to life on stage. Designed for longtime fans and curious listeners alike, this concert performance takes audiences on a musical journey.