I can hardly think of a better way to kick off the first Thursday of the new year than with a free show by the always excellent Portland Cello Project, whose many-stringed eclectica will tonight be supplemented by Nick Jaina (who put on a helluva show with the Builders and the Butchers recently) and John Weinland.

Tonight, Armory Building, 128 NW 11th, 5-7:30 pm

The picture above was yanked from Portland Center Stage’s blog, where you’ll also find behind-the-scenes musings on PCS’ upcoming productions of Twelfth Night and The Beard of Avon