Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, May 01, 2013, Page 16, Image 16

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May I. 2013
Neighbors Pitch a Battle -
Portland Center Stage’s produc
tion of Bruce Norris’ Clyboume
continues through Sunday, May 5 at Port­
land Center Stage. A white
community in 1950s Chi­
cago splinters over the
black family about to move
in. Fast forward to our
p resen t day, the sam e
house represents very dif­
ferent demographics, and
neighborhood values and
tensions. H ilarious and
B ruce N o rris
horrifying neighbors pitch
Chris Coleman
a battle over territory and
legacy that forces us to consider how far our ideas
about race have evolved —or not.
CLYBOURNE
PARK
Tests of Facts - The Mythbusters exhibit at OMSI
allows visitors to dive into the
scientific method to explore
myths associated with human
reaction time and momentum.
The explosive Discovery Chan­
nel exhibit opened in February
and continues through Sunday, May 5.
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Location: 126 NE Alberta St.
On the corner of Mallory and Alberta
2 blocks West of MLK, Jr., Blvd
O regon Voices — Oregon Voices tells Oregon’s fasci­
nating history through the eyes and ears of the people
who lived it. The new Oregon Historical Society exhibit
dives into a diverse range of subjects, from the dis­
placement of minority populations from urban devel­
opment, to cycles of boom and bust.
Stevie W onder’s Birthday -- Legendary singer/
songwriter Stevie Wonder celebrates
his birthday in the Rose City, Friday,
May 10 at the Quartet Restaurant; he
will also be performing. The one night
only event is commanding $500 per
ticket, with only 200 seats available.
Net proceeds will benefit the non­
profit Project Clean Slate. Call 503-
231 -2571 for more information.
Mel Brown Live — Portland jazz giant Mel Brown
performs at Salty’s on the Columbia every Friday and
Saturday night. Known as the “Gentleman of Jazz,”
Brown has a career spanning over 40 years.
Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester
and his band play Friday, May 3 at the West Linn
Saloon; Saturday, May 4 at the Blue Diamond; Friday,
May lOat Halibut’s; and Saturday, May 11 atthe Spare
Room.
Call now (971) 888-4024
“M anos” the
Hands of Fate —
1966 cult classic
has been adapted for the stage
by Portland’s Capital I Productions as
a two act comedy. This is for lovers of
bad movies and horror; Shows are con­
tinuing through Friday, May 5, at the
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Theater,
5340 N. Interstate Ave.
Sesame Street Live — Kids and kids-
at-heart, come see all of your favorite
Sesame Street characters live on stage
at the Memorial Coliseum. The “Can’t
Stop Singing” show with Elmo, Abby
Cadabby, Murray and their many
friends will run from Friday, May 3 to
Sunday, May 5.
Dance for a Dollar -C h eck your worries at the door
and feel your body come
to life with the joyful
sounds of duranguense,
folklórico, and cumbia at
The Theater World Pre­
miere of Dance for a Dol­
lar directed by Daniel
Jaquez. Opens Thurs­
day, May 2 runs through May 25 at Milagro Theater,
525 S.E. Start St.
The 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-Mediterranean cuisine at 910
N. Killingsworth St.
Afrique Bistro Benefit - Afrique Bistro, 102 N.E.
Russell St., opens its doors each last Saturday of the
month to raise donations for the African W omen’s
Coalition. Great Caribbean and African music along
with good drinks and fun people, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. $ 10
at the door.
Oregon Black History — The Black Museum of Or­
egon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at420N.E. Mason. For more information, call 503-284-
0617.
Open Mic - Curious Comedy, 5225 N.E. Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd., hosts a free night of stand-up comedy
every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Open mic comics get three
minutes, and audience members get a free sneak peak
at Portland’s up and coming talent. Signups start at
8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.
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pensive procedure that can save your
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checkups. And yet, it is disturbingly
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