FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

ON STAGE

“Blackbird,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 12, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$35. Ticketweb. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m. runs through Sept. 13, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave., Salem. Admission: $23. Information: www.pentacletheatre.org.

“Play Ball” a.k.a. “Chicago,” 8 p.m., runs through Sept. 27, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Admission: $11 for adults, $8 for youth under 18 and seniors over 65. Tickets available at the box office, Sid Stevens Jewelers and Rice’s Pharmacy. Information: 928-4603 or albanycivic.org.

“The Reluctant Dragon,” Tears of Joy Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Sept. 14, Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Admission: $5. Information: 738-SHOW or www.majestic.org.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Eugene Symphony, director search concert, 8 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. Free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guest director: Danail Rachev. Information: 682-5000 or www.eugenesymphony.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Corvallis Celtic session, 6 to 9 p.m., Sunnyside Up Cafe. All instruments and levels welcome.

Craig Sorseth, 7 p.m., The Beanery, 152 W. Fifth St., Eugene.

Folk, Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 7 to 10 p.m., Lebanon Senior Center Center. Information: 451-5716.

DJ Unofficial, 9 p.m., Riley’s Billiards, 124 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information: 926-2838.

Karaoke, 9 to 11 p.m.; DJ, 11 p.m. to closing, Dixie Creek Saloon, Tangent.

Karaoke with Sqwig-e-okie, 9 p.m., Tom’s Peacock, Corvallis.

Live music, 9 p.m., Earl’s Juke Joint, Junction City.

Karaoke Northwest, 9:30 p.m., AMF Lanes, Albany.

Mill Race, Root Villa, Miss Massive Snowflake, with videos during sets and films by local directors between sets, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Salem Cinema, Salem. Admission: $7. Information: www.salemcinema.com.

DANCE

Friday night dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Admission: $4. Information: 766-6959.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

T.G.I.F. (To Garden is Fun), 1 to 3 p.m., every Friday, Linn County Demonstration Garden, Linn County Fairgrounds south parking lot. Meet with Linn County Master Gardeners to discuss gardening ideas. Information: splow@proaxis.com.

“Car-art” Art Faire, 4 to 9 p.m., Florence Events Center, Florence. Music by Marty Adams at 6 p.m. and vendors and concessions. Part of the “Rods and Rhodies Swap Meet and Art Faire” weekend. Information: 997-1994 or www.eventcenter.org.

Safety in Numbers 2008: Myshkin’s Ruby Warblers, 6 p.m., Crystal Ballroom. Admission: $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Event is a benefit for Portland Women’s Crisis Line with live and silent auction and food and beverages. Information: www.pwcl.org.

Artists’ reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. In honor of The Art in the Valley all-gallery show “CELEBRATION.”

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m., Denny’s, Albany.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

ON STAGE

“Blackbird,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 12, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$35. Ticketweb. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m., last show, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave., Salem. Admission: $23. Information: www.pentacletheatre.org.

“Play Ball” a.k.a. “Chicago,” 8 p.m., runs through Sept. 27, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Admission: $11 for adults, $8 for youth under 18 and seniors over 65. Tickets available at the box office, Sid Stevens Jewelers and Rice’s Pharmacy. Information: 928-4603 or albanycivic.org.

“The Reluctant Dragon,” Tears of Joy Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Sept. 14, Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Admission: $5. Information: 738-SHOW or www.majestic.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Punk in the Park 2008, 1 to 9 p.m., Bruce Starker Arts Park, Corvallis. Bands: Resist, Solid Gold, Blood on the Banjo, Adelitas, Angries, Muckraker, The Wobblies and Bad Terms. Beer garden from Oregon Trail Brewery. Admission: $7.

Strings of Time, 1 to 2 p.m., Book Bin, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis.

Concerts for a Better World Series: Green Lake Quartet, 6 p.m., Sunnyside Up Cafe, 116 N.W. Third St., Corvallis. Suggested donation: $5.

Peacock After Dark, 6 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Admission: $25-$75. Ticketmaster.

Stephan Mockli, 7 p.m., The Beanery, 152 W. Fifth St., Eugene.

Johnny Mathis, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Admission: $25-$125. Ticketmaster.

Misty River, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. Admission: $15-$25 in advance, $18-$25 at the door. Benefits the Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief. Tickets available at Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis. Information: www.oregonmennofest.org.

We Three Band, 8 p.m., American Legion, Lebanon.

DJ Unofficial, 9 p.m., Riley’s Billiards Bar & Grill, 124 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information: 926-2838.

Karaoke, 9 to 11 p.m., DJ, 11 p.m. to closing, Dixie Creek Saloon, Tangent.

Karaoke Northwest, 9 p.m., AMF Lanes, Albany.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Front Street Bar, 2300 Front Ave. N.E., Albany. Information: 926-2739.

Outlaw karaoke with Patches, 9 p.m. Tom’s Peacock, Corvallis.

Saturday night jam, 9 p.m., Earl’s Juke Joint, Junction City.

DANCE

Square Dance, 7:30 p.m. pre-rounds, 8 to 10:30 p.m. dance, First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. No partner necessary, refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Corvallis Square Dance Club and Corvallis Parks and Recreation. Cost: $4.50 per person.

FAMILY

Story time, 10:30 a.m., Albany Main Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E. Information: 917-7583.

Family karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m., Pizza King, Albany.

MISCELLANEOUS

Fall Blues Show and Shine car show, 8 a.m. to midnight, Yachats Commons, Yachats. Events: Pancake breakfast 8 to 9:30 a.m., poker walk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

barbecue dinner 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and music by Blind Rhino 8 p.m. to midnight.

Lebanon Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lebanon Elks Lodge parking lot at Park and Ash streets, Lebanon. Sponsored by the Elks. Will run every Saturday through September.

Albany Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fourth and Ellsworth streets (City Hall parking lot and adjacent courthouse block). Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. “Feeding Winter Birds” with the Audubon Society. Cooking demonstration with Janice Gregg of OSU Extenstion. Heart of the Valley Homebrew Club demonstration. Music: Sue and Andrew Queisser, 9:30 a.m. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Corvallis Artisans Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Street and Monroe Avenue, on the downtown Corvallis riverfront. Features work by local artists and crafters, music and kids activities. Information: 752-ARTS or www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue, on the downtown riverfront. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. First Alternative cooking demonstration. Master Gardeners answer questions. Fall Festival and Hour Exchange staff the market booth. Music: Lorraine Anderson, 9 a.m.; Eric Nicholson, 11 a.m. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Eugene Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eighth and Oak streets. Weekly market featuring local handcrafts, food and entertainment. Information: 541-686-8885.

13th annual Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., runs through Sept. 14, Kings Valley. Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare theme with jousting, games, crafts, music food and drink. Admission: $9 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. Information: www.shrewfaire.com.

“Car-art” Art Faire, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Florence Events Center, Florence. Vendors and concessions. Part of the “Rods and Rhodies Swap Meet and Art Faire” weekend. Information: 997-1994 or www.eventcenter.org.

Luckiamute Watershed Council annual celebration, noon, Sept. 13, at the Ritner Creek Bridge, off the Kings Valley Highway in Pedee. Food: Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and side dishes. Events: music by Truman Price, awards for watershed volunteers, the release and readings from the book “Writing Our Watershed,” and a silent auction. R.S.V.P: 503-838-8804 or gailoberst@yahoo.com.

Festival Latino, 1 to 4 p.m., Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water Ave., Albany. Children’s art activities, music and folkloric dancing, free food samples from Mexican restaurants. Resource fair coordinated by the Hispanic Advisory Council. Sponsored by Albany Parks and Recreation, Linn County Cultural Coalition. Information: 917-7772.

Photography workshop, 1:30 p.m., Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 N.W. Beach Drive, Newport. Organized by the Analog Photography Users Group. Information: 757-3415 or rbergeman@proaxis.com.

Wine tasting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., WineStyles, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis, in the Timberhill Shopping Center. Featuring wines from Eden Valley Winery. Tasting fee: $5. Pinochle night follows from 7 to 9 p.m. Information: 738-9463.

“A Whiteside Swift Night Out,” 7:30 p.m., meet in front of the Whiteside Theatre, 361 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. A chance to watch several thousand Vaux’s swifts spiral down the theater’s chimney. Audubon Society members will be on hand to answer questions.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14

ON STAGE

“Blackbird,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 12, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$35. Ticketweb. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“The Reluctant Dragon,” Tears of Joy Theatre, 2:30 p.m., last show, Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Admission: $5. Information: 738-SHOW or www.majestic.org.

VeggieTales Live, 2 p.m., Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. Admission: $15-$25. Ticketmaster.

POPULAR MUSIC

Fall Blues Show and Shine car show, 8 a.m. to noon, Yachats Commons, Yachats. Events: Pancake breakfast 8 to 9:30 a.m., awards and poker walk prizes 10 a.m.

“Rock 4 Change,” 11:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thompson Shelter, Avery Park, Corvallis. Music: When Picks Fly, Gumbo, They Won’t Stay Dead, Plaehn-Hino Blues Band, Xenat-Ra, The Fred Towne Band and Saintan. Picnic baskets welcome, food and drink for sale from Evergreen Indian Cuisine, Pizza DiVida, Oregon Trails Brewery and Tyee Wine Cellars. Admission: $5. Sponsored by the Benton County Democrats.

Open mic blues jam, 4 to 7 p.m., Calapooia Brewing Co., Albany.

Strings of Time, 6 p.m., Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany.

Brian Regan, 7:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $38.50. Information: www.hultcenter.org or 800-735-2900.

Open mic, 8 p.m., Luckey’s, 933 Olive St., Eugene.

Outlaw karaoke with Patches, 9 p.m., Tailgaters, Corvallis.

Karaoke with Sqwig-e-okie, 9 p.m., Tom’s Peacock, Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Northwest Earth Institute’s 9th annual Passport to Healthy Gardens Organic Garden and Sustainable Living Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting location 1363 N.W. Taylor Ave., Corvallis. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 day of tour. Tickets available in Corvallis at Grass Roots Books & Music, Inside Out Garden Visions, Home Grown Gardens, Shonnard’s Nursery, Garland Nursery and both First Alternative Cooperative stores. Tickets available in Albany at Tom’s Garden Center. To order tickets by phone call 752-3517 or 754-6783.

Photography workshop, 10 a.m., Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 N.W. Beach Drive, Newport. Organized by the Analog Photography Users Group. Information: 757-3415 or rbergeman@proaxis.com.

13th annual Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kings Valley. Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare theme with jousting, games, crafts, music food and drink. Admission: $9 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. Information: www.shrewfaire.com.

Kings Valley Farmers’ Market, 1 to 4 p.m., Kings Valley Community Hall, Highway 223 at Maxfield Creek Road. Plant starts, produce, crafts and live music. Garage sale last Sunday of each month. Information: 230-1253.

Poets Karen Holmberg and Donald Wolff, 3 to 5 p.m., Paul Toews Studio, 349 N. Third Ave., Stayton. Part of Stayton’s Second Sundays Series of Poetry Readings. Holmberg is a poet from Corvallis, Wolff is from LaGrande. Those attending are invited to bring one or two short poems to share.

Willamette Poker Tour, 5 and 8 p.m., Starlite Sports Bar, Lebanon.

“Otsukimi,” Moonviewing Celebration, 6 to 8:30 p.m., through Sept. 16, Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Drive, Portland. Admission: $35. Information: 503-542-0280 or www.japanesegarden.com.

MONDAY, SEPT. 15

ON STAGE

“Boy,” 7 p.m., Theater! Theatre!, 3430 S.E. Belmont St., Portland. A reading of the play by Matthew B. Zrebski. Information: www.ptwks.org.

VeggieTales Live, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene. Admission: $15-$25. Ticketmaster.

POPULAR MUSIC

Paul Biondi’s “More than a blues jam,” 7 p.m., Earl’s Juke Joint, Junction City.

Outlaw karaoke with Patches, 9 p.m., La Cantina, Corvallis.

FAMILY

Teen game night, 4 to 6 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

Bedtime story time, 7 to 7:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

“Otsukimi,” Moonviewing Celebration, 6 to 8:30 p.m., through Sept. 16, Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Drive, Portland. Admission: $35. Information: 503-542-0280 or www.japanesegarden.com.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m., Starlite Tavern, Lebanon.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16

ON STAGE

“Blackbird,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 12, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St. Portland. Admission: $20-$35. Ticketweb. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Everybody’s Jam with James Goddard, 7 p.m., Earl’s Juke Joint, Junction City.

“Guitar Hero” karaoke, 9 p.m., Riley’s Billiards, 124 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany.

Outlaw karaoke with Patches, 9 p.m., Platinum, Corvallis. Also features “Rock Band” video game.

DANCE

Beginner line dance class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Every Tuesday, except first Tuesday of the month. All ages welcome. Cost $3. Information: Contact Pat at 409-3378 or patvord@gmail.com.

FAMILY

Toddler story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial St., Monroe.

Story time, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W., Albany.

Story time, 7 p.m., Albany Main Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E. Information: 917-7583.

Bedtime story time, 7 to 8 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.

MISCELLANEOUS

Senior Safari Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Free admission and activities for people 65 years old and up. Information: www.oregonzoo.org.

“Otsukimi,” Moonviewing Celebration, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Drive, Portland. Admission: $35. Information: 503-542-0280 or www.japanesegarden.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17

ON STAGE

“Blackbird,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 12, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$35. Ticketweb. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

Belly Dance performance, 8 p.m. every Wednesday, Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis.

“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 26, Alder Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$47. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Eugene Symphony Guild Preview, noon, Hult Center, Eugene.

Jefferson Jammers, 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday, Morningstar Grange. Classic country music. Information: 541-327-9882.

Originals and acoustic open mic, 7 p.m., Earl’s Juke Joint, Junction City.

“Wild West Wednesday,” 9 p.m., Riley’s Billiards, 124 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. All country music, all night.

Karaoke with Sqwig-e-okie, 10:30 p.m., Tom’s Peacock, Corvallis.

DANCE

Albany senior dance, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Albany Eagles. Admission: $3.

Line Dance Class, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Cost: $3. Information: 752-3123 or steppinoutcs@comcast.net.

Argentine tango classes, beginners class, 7:15 p.m.; intermediate class, 8:15 p.m.; The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Cost: $5. Information: Call 231-7330 or see peter@gysegem.com.

Wednesday night salsa, 8 to 10 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Sponsored by Rumbanana Cuban Salsa Group. Cost: $5.

FAMILY

Infant story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

Story time, 10:30 a.m., Main Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E., Albany. Information: 917-7591.

Preschool story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.

MISCELLANEOUS

Corvallis Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Grove, Benton County Fairgrounds. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Cooking demonstration with Janice Gregg of OSU Extension. Greenbelt Land Trust staffs the market booth. Music: John Twist, 9:30 a.m. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Toledo Street Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street, Toledo. Farmers’ Markets and sidewalk sales. Outdoor concert at noon. Information: 336-2247 ext. 215.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m., Bogey’s Bar & Grill, Albany.

Book club, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. “The Space Between Us” by Thirty Umrigar.

“Voices Project: Disabilities,” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Oregon State University students discuss their experiences.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18

ON STAGE

“Blackbird,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 12, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$35. Ticketweb. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 26, Alder Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$47. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

“The Firebird,” Eugene Symphony with pianist Terrence Wilson, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $15-$66. Information: www.hultcenter.org or 800-735-2900.

POPULAR MUSIC

Karaoke, 7 p.m., Earl’s Juke Joint, Junction City.

Stebmo, Earth, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, The Artistery, 4315 S.E. DIvision St., Portland.

Live music and ladies night, 9 p.m., Riley’s Billiards, 124 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information: 926-2838.

Outlaw karaoke with Patches, 9 p.m., Tom’s Peacock, Corvallis.

DANCE

Corvallis Belly Dance Guild, 7 p.m., The Arts Center basement, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. New members welcome for practice. Information: www.corvallisbellydance.org or 757-3598.

FAMILY

Preschool story time, 10 to 10:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

Story time, 10:30 a.m., Albany Main Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E. Information: 917-7583.

Kid’s book club, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. For grades 4-5.

Family karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m., Pizza King, Albany.

MISCELLANEOUS

“Voices Project: Disabilities,” noon to 1 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Oregon State University students discuss their experiences.

Wine tasting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., WineStyles, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis, in the Timberhill Shopping Center. Features wines from Trinity Vineyards. Tasting fee: $5. Information: 738-9463.

Artists’ reception, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Pegasus Gallery, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. A reception for the exhibit “Going Forward ... ,” paintings and prints by Kristina Kennedy Daniels and Chi Meredith.

Artist’s talk with photographer David P. Bayles, 7 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $10, free for members.

League of Women Voters Fall Kick Off, 7 to 9 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. “Peak Oil: Status and Prospects” with John Kaufmann, senior policy analyst for conservation at the Department of Energy.

Richard Russo, Portland Arts and Lectures Series, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Season tickets: $120-$255 per person, $100 for seniors and teachers. Information: www.literary-arts.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19

ON STAGE

“Blackbird,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 12, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$35. Ticketweb. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., runs through Oct. 26, Alder Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $20-$47. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors,” Portland Taiko, 8 p.m., Newmark Theatre. Admission: $28.75 for adults, $21.75 for children and seniors. Ticketmaster.

“Play Ball” a.k.a. “Chicago,” 8 p.m., runs through Sept. 27, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Admission: $11 for adults, $8 for youth under 18 and seniors over 65. Tickets available at the box office, Sid Stevens Jewelers and Rice’s Pharmacy. Information: 928-4603 or albanycivic.org.

“Who Squealed on the Blind Pig?,” Flinn’s Community Players, 6:30 p.m. lasagna dinner, 7:30 p.m. show, Morningstar Grange, Millersburg. Admission: $15. Information: 740-8563.

POPULAR MUSIC

Corvallis Celtic session, 6 to 9 p.m., Sunnyside Up Cafe. All instruments and levels welcome.

Eagle Park Slim, 7 p.m., The Beanery, 152 W. Fifth St., Eugene.

Common, N.E.R.D., 8 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater. Admission: $32 in advance, $35 at the door. TicketsWest.

The Wanteds, The Slants, 9 p.m., Mt. Tabor Legacy, 4811 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland.

DJ Unofficial, 9 p.m., Riley’s Billiards, 124 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information: 926-2838.

Karaoke, 9 to 11 p.m.; DJ, 11 p.m. to closing, Dixie Creek Saloon, Tangent.

Karaoke with Sqwig-e-okie, 9 p.m., Tom’s Peacock, Corvallis.

Live music, 9 p.m., Earl’s Juke Joint, Junction City.

Karaoke Northwest, 9:30 p.m., AMF Lanes, Albany.

DANCE

Friday night dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Admission: $4. Information: 766-6959.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

T.G.I.F. (To Garden is Fun), 1 to 3 p.m., every Friday, Linn County Demonstration Garden, Linn County Fairgrounds south parking lot. Meet with Linn County Master Gardeners to discuss gardening ideas. Information: splow@proaxis.com.

Artist’s reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Art in the Valley Gallery, 209 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Artist Beatrice Rubenfeld’s work “KISS: Keep it Simple Sister” of luminous oil paintings is featured in the gallery through September.

Reading by Ursula K. Le Guin, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. The award-winning Oregon author will read from her new novel “Lavinina.” Tickets are free, but reported to be sold out. Information: 766-6793 or www.thebestlibrary.net.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m., Denny’s, Albany.