March 25, 2015
Boyz II Men and the
Oregon Symphony --
Boyz II Men, one of the most
iconic R&B groups in music
history, will be making their Oregon
Symphony de-
but when they
perform
with
the orchestra on
Tuesday, April
7 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Arlene
Schnitzer Con-
cert Hall. Tickets
begin at $30 and
are available at
the Oregon Symphony Ticket Office, 923 S.W.
Washington St. or by phone at 503-228-1353.
Psychological Drama -- Portland Playhouse,
the community organization that has trans-
formed an old church at 602 N.E. Prescott St.
into a theater space, presents ‘The Other Place”
a riveting psychological drama about dementia
and the puzzles of the human brain. Now play-
ing through April 12. For tickets and more in-
formation, visit portlandplayhouse.org.
Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday Mar-
ket in Old Town has
opened for the 42nd
year bringing some of
Oregon’s best hand-
made products, good
eats and live enter-
tainment from street
musicians and other artists. Located next to
the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway,
Saturday Market is also open every Sunday
through Christmas Eve.
Wine and Spirits Fair -- Over 20 of Oregon’s
local wineries, distilleries and breweries will
be on hand offering complimentary samples
of their finest offerings at the spring Wine and
Spirits Fair at Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand
Ronde, Sunday, March 29, from noon to 5 p.m.
Guests can also sample cheeses, desserts and
snacks crafted by international chefs.
Swim Lessons for Spring Break -- Portland
Parks & Recreation is offering free swim les-
sons during Spring Break, for beginners, in-
cluding parent and tot classes. The sessions are
offered at the East Portland or Mt. Scott Com-
munity Centers. Registration is required and
space is limited. Call the East Portland center
at 503-823-3450 or the Mt. Scott center at 503-
823-3183.
Portland Farmers Market -- The Portland
Farmers Market at Portland State University
Career & Education
is now open on Satur-
days from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in the South Park Blocks.
Some produce to expect during
the winter months include stacks of pur-
ple and green kale, broccoli and cauliflower,
carrots, parsnips, beets, apples, pears, winter
squash, potatoes, and onions.
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Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents
spoken word, live music and featured artists on
the second and fourth Thursdays of each month
at 8 p.m. at E’Njoni Café, African-Mediterra-
nean cuisine at 910 N. Killingsworth St.
Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Syl-
vester and his band perform Friday, March 27
at Clyde’s; Sunday, March 29 at the Lehrer Pub
as part of a benefit to help Alistair Case, the
manager of the Sandy Saunders Band who is
battling cancer and needs help with day to day
expenses; and Saturday, April 4 at Billy Blues
in Vancouver.
Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the
R. Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance!
Portland’s Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chica-
go Steppin’ classes at the Rockwood Commu-
nity Center in Gresham and the Colwood Golf
Center in northeast Portland. All levels are wel-
come. No partner is needed. First two lessons
are free; $20 monthly fee includes both loca-
tions. For an event schedule, announcements
and more information, visit the website groov-
inhighsteppers.com.
Music Millennium Free Shows -- The
Music Millennium, 3158 E. Burnside,
hosts in-house live performances. Enjoy
free music and the opportunity to meet art-
ists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule.
Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends
and family variety comedy show in a Sat-
urday Night Live format with local recording
and performing artists, bands, dance crews, po-
ets, and drama groups, takes place each fourth
Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Celebration
Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free
event is open to the community.
Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Saturday from
8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at
the River Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way.
No cover or minimum purchase. For more in-
formation, visit pdxjazz.com.
Oregon Black History -- The Black Museum
of Oregon group meets every Saturday, from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. at 420 N.E. Mason St. For more
information, call 503-284-0617.
Discount Tickets -- Local low-income fami-
lies and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to
classical musical performances in Portland as
part of a unique program called Music for All.
Participating organizations include the Ore-
gon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet
Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland
Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orches-
tra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Cham-
ber Orchestra, Portland Piano International,
Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana
and Portland Vocal Consort.
Discount Admission -- OMSI visitors pay only
$2 per person for general admission on the first
Sunday of each month as well as discounted
admission of $5 to the Planetarium, OMIMAX
Theater and USS Blueback submarine.
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