The first week of the last month of the year is starting out strong, with top-notch events from Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to Love Actually in Concert and from The Portland Mercury’s Holiday Drink Week to A John Waters Christmas. For a look at the month ahead, check out our December events guide.
MONDAY
PERFORMANCE
Love, Shakespeare
If Shakespeare’s theatrical works are feeling a little “played” out—hey, he did write them over 400 years ago—don thy feathered cap and head to this fully improvised take on an Elizabethan comedy. The off-the-cuff version will skew the Bard’s themes and imagery for a fresh production with a rotating cast. LINDSAY COSTELLO
(Portland Center Stage, Pearl District)
