5 things to do this week: Jim Brickman, ‘A Drunk Christmas Carol,’ and Metropolitan Youth Symphony
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman performs a virtual holiday-themed show for Portland audiences.
Jim Brickman “Comfort and Joy”
Grammy-nominated songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman performs “Comfort & Joy at Home,” a virtual concert for which a portion of each ticket purchase will benefit Portland’5 Centers for the Arts. Brickman will blend yuletide memories and holiday carols with his own songs.
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19; tickets $40-$125;
‘Wonderland’ festival of short works
Portland Playhouse presents “Wonderland,” a festival of four short works. “In a time of uncertainty for the country and for the arts, Portland Playhouse put out a call to local artists to open hearts and broaden perspectives,” a news release said.