Out of Town: Portland

* Survey the trends and directions of contemporary art in Oregon at the 2001 Oregon Biennial, through June 24. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., (503) 226-2811.*

Thirteen-time Grammy Award winner Yo-Yo Ma, right, takes his cello and his recent “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” success to the Portland Symphony on May 25. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, 7:30 p.m. (503) 228-1353.

* George F. Walker’s Suburban Motel 2, a theatrical comedy about a family’s dysfunctional suburban life, runs May 25 through June 16. Stark Raving Theatre, 3430 SE Belmont Ave., (503) 232-7072.

* The American Choreographers Showcase celebrates its 11th year of ballet, featuring a variety of musical styles. June 1 through 23. Newmark Theatre, SW Broadway Avenue at Main Street, (503) 248-4335.

* Featured events at the 2001 Rose Festival, which runs June 1 through 25, run the gamut from fireworks, parades and floats to milk-carton boat races, bands and air shows. Portland Memorial Coliseum, 1 Center Court, (503) 227-2681.