The Short List: February 20-22

festa di carnevale

Happy Lunar New Year! In addition to the cultural celebrations happening around town this weekend, there’s more than enough to keep you busy. Here are some of our top picks!

 

Thru Feb 22

cinderella

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Limited engagement of the award-winning Broadway musical adaptation of this rags-to-riches fairy tale. Don’t miss it! $44-104, cinderellaonbroadway.com

 

Feb 20-22

journey theater

Journey Theater Arts Group presents Alice in Wonderland Junior

One weekend only! Experience the familiar story of Alice and Wonderland’s colorful characters onstage, with new arrangements of classic Disney songs. $10-15, journeytheater.org

 

Feb 21

childs play

Chinese New Year at Child’s Play Toys

Win a prize and make a craft with Creative Roots to ring in the Year of the Sheep! Free, childsplayportland.com

 

Feb 21

kc puppetree

Puppets’ Night Out presents “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel” and “The Little House”

KCPuppetree’s Kelly Campbell performs two stories using her 100% recycled puppets. $7, ateliergallery.com

 

Feb 22

festa di carnevale

Festa di Carnevale for Kids!

Scuola Italiana di Portland hosts this costumed extravaganza featuring a clown show, carnival games, face painting, Italian desserts, and more! $15/child (adults free), scuola.us