Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Short List

John Coltrane tribute
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It’s top-shelf jazz at Jimmy Mak’s, as the Azar Lawrence Quintet, as well as Devin Phillips, George Colligan, Alan Jones and Eric Gruber play “Classic Coltrane 1964-65” on two nights.
8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, May 30-31, Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., tickettomato.com, $18, $22 reserved
‘Cole Porter Meets the Gershwins’
A night after being scheduled to perform at the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Center fundraiser, Rocky Blumhagen and Susannah Mars join violinist Lindsay Deutsch for a night of Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, presented by the Portland Chamber Orchestra.
7 p.m. Monday, June 3, Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., 503-771-3250, $25
‘Dolly Parton Hoot Night’
Some of the Northwest’s finest musicians will take part in the
annual Dolly Parton tribute night, benefitting the Siren Nation Festival.
8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St.,www.sirennation.org, $10, $12 at door
The Postal Service
Heads up: The Indie-tronica duo, Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello, will reunite with Jerry Lewis, who appeared on the debut 2003 album, for this show. Laura Burhenn of Mynabirds and Bright Eyes also will perform with the group.
8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, Rose Garden, www.rosequarter.com, $29.50, $34.50, $44.50

STAGE

‘A Bright New Boise’
Third Rail Repertory introduces Portland to Samuel D. Hunter, and his bright new comedy about America’s love-hate relationship with religion.
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through June 23, Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway,www.pcpa.com, $34, $42
‘Michael Jackson HIStory’
This is a unique tour that starts in Portland, a musical biography of Michael Jackson’s life, featuring more than 20 songs performed by Las Vegas star Kenny Wizz, together with a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and theater-quality production. The tour will include 15 other shows, including June 9 in Eugene.
8 p.m. Friday, June 7, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway,www.pcpa.com, $45.50-$67

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