By Amy Wang | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Here are our picks for Portland-area arts events for Aug. 17-23.

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"Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" at Broadway Rose Theatre Co. stars Tina Mascaro as Jasmine and Kayden Oliver as Aladdin. (Courtesy of Broadway Rose Theater Co.)

"Aladdin and the Magic Lamp"

The classic tale of a boy who meets a genie who can grant his wishes comes to Tigard in a family-friendly musical by Stan Gill and Cathy Domeck featuring an adult cast and young ensemble performers from Broadway Rose Theatre Company's summer drama camp. Children are invited to meet the cast following the 50-minute performance. 11 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 17-18, Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 S.W. Durham Road, Tigard. $10-$12, broadwayrose.org or 503-620-5262.

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"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)"

Think you know your Shakespeare? Test your knowledge as Portland Actors Ensemble presents his entire canon, more or less, with three actors hyperventilating through role after role. To sweeten the deal, the performances are outdoors. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 17-18, 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, Willamette Valley Vineyards, 8800 Enchanted Way S.E., Turner; 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, Meinig Memorial Park, 39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; 3 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Sept. 1-3, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd. Free, portlandactors.com or 503-467-6573.

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"Haight Street Rat" arrives in Portland. (Handout photo)

"Haight Street Rat"

Works by the iconic street artist known as Banksy, including the 7-by-7-1/2-feet "Haight Street Rat" featured in the Netflix documentary "Saving Banksy," are part of the exhibit "Street Icons." The film's executive producer, art collector and street art curator Brian Greif, had the work removed from the side of a San Francisco bed-and-breakfast to be preserved and shown to the public; the Rat's worth is estimated at $2 million. By appointment, through Aug. 27, Concrete Arcade Gallery, 959 S.E. Division St. Free, 503-816-0211.

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Kim Osgood, "Sweet Distractions," from the "In Bloom" exhibit at Russo Lee Gallery. (Dan Kvitka)

"In Bloom"

Gather ye rosebuds, and other blossoms, while ye may at this group show featuring eight Russo Lee Gallery artists addressing and inspired by the subject of flowers. Paintings, book excavations, mixed-media mosaics and other mediums combine for a bouquet of a show. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through Sept. 1, Russo Lee Gallery, 805 N.W. 21st Ave. Free, russoleegallery.com or 503-226-2754.

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Mary Josephson, "Daily Life," from the "In Bloom" exhibit at Russo Lee Gallery. (Rebekah Johnson Photography)

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From the "Wax Water Oil" exhibit at Ford Gallery: Justin Auld, "Quantum Painting #24," 79 by 49 inches, oil on Masonite. (Dan Kvitka)

"Wax Water Oil"

Portland artists Justin Auld and Karl Kaiser present new works inspired by nature that emphasize color and dimensionality. Auld's paintings also explore pareidolia, the human tendency to seek specific images in randomness. Kaiser's encaustics showcase his sculptural technique of carving into deep multi-colored layers. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Wednesday, Aug. 22, Ford Gallery, 2505 S.E. 11th Ave. Free, fordgallerypdx.com or 503-449-3305.

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From the "Wax Water Oil" exhibit at Ford Gallery: Karl Kaiser, "Radiant," 36 by 36 inches, acrylic.

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If you would like your theater, dance, classical music or visual art event to be considered for coverage, send details and photos to fineartsbestbets@oregonian.com.

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