Red Yarn

Red Yarn plays the Atlantis Lounge at Mississippi Pizza on Thursday, October 22, starting at 5 PM. It's a family folk-rock show that brings together two things you don't usually see on the same stage: folksongs and puppetry. The whole thing is open to all ages, so it's as much for kids as it is for adults.

Behind the name is a Texas-born, Oregon-based musician who wears a few different hats: family folk-rocker, puppeteer, teaching artist, and father. He weaves those folksongs and puppets into high-energy shows for families, and he bills this one as a night of electrifying live music. He's known for keeping audiences on their feet, so it's the kind of set that asks you to move rather than just sit and watch.

There are a couple of practical things to keep in mind before you head over. The show is partially seated, and those seats are first come, first serve, with dancin' room only for the rest of the space. If you're bringing a group and want a spot to sit, you'll want to get there early. The venue is Mississippi Pizza, 3552 North Mississippi Avenue, in the heart of North Portland.

Tickets are $6.50, and the music starts at 5 PM on Thursday, October 22. It's an all-ages show, so you can bring the whole family along.