The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to hear nine young musicians who will compete in the final round of the National Young Artist Competition at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Open to young artists up to age 18, the Young Artist Competition awards $24,000 in cash prizes and […]

The Southwest Washington Wind Symphony welcomes back its audience with a concert titled "Magical Moments," conducted by Mark Lane, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Performing Arts Center at Union High School, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Masks will be required. The program includes compositions inspired by sounds and sights of everyday […]

Women of all ages who love to sing are invited to join Northwest Harmony Chorus' Christmas Chorus. No experience necessary to sing familiar holiday favorites. Northwest Harmony Chorus is a four-part, acapella chorus in the barbershop tradition of Sweet Adelines. Practices begin Oct. 17 at Northcrest Community Church, 5602 E. Mill Plain Blvd., and performances […]

The Friends of Chamber Music presents the British chamber ensemble The Heath Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 at Lincoln Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. The Oct. 17 performance includes Purcell's "Fantasias," Britten's "Quartet No 3 in G Major" and Schubert's "Death and the Maiden." The Oct. 18 performance includes Haydn's "Quartet […]

The Friends of Chamber Music presents the British chamber ensemble The Heath Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 at Lincoln Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. The Oct. 17 performance includes Purcell's "Fantasias," Britten's "Quartet No 3 in G Major" and Schubert's "Death and the Maiden." The Oct. 18 performance includes Haydn's "Quartet […]

Simrit will perform at The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, at 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 general admission or $75 for VIP. Simrit returns for her first tour in three years. Simrit is famous for her live performances; her Live in Los Angeles album […]

Locals Live at ilani is a competition for singers who will compete for $5,000 and a headlining show in ilani's Muze Lounge. Beginning 7 p.m. Oct. 15, preselected singers will face off in a singing competition at Muze Lounge, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Every Saturday for five weeks, one winner will be chosen to move […]

The Old Church presents David Torn and Corzi și Arcuri, performing at 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at 1422 S.E. 11th Ave., Portland. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the show. Tickets are available at theoldchurch.org. Described as a “sound sorcerer,” Torn has brought his signature […]