2. Last chance for comedy
Catch the final show of the Slocum House Theatre Comedy Festival with an improv show featuring the Sideburns, a comedy group that brings humorous interpretations to the style of Ken Burns’ documentaries. The evening also includes a closing night long-form Improv Jam.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Slocum House Theatre, 605 Esther St., Vancouver.
Admission: $10.
Telephone: 360-696-2427.
On the Web: slocumhousecomedy.com.
3. Pooches on parade
For the Love of Dogs celebrates wagging tails and puppy eyes at Esther Short Park. The event will feature visits from Portland sports team mascots Tom-a-Hawk, Blaze, Timber Joey and his dog, Patch. Other highlights include a live performance from Katelynn Cox, a doggy fashion show, a kids’ building workshop, microchipping clinic and dunk tank.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Esther Short Park, 610 Esther St., Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
On the Web: mustlovedogsnw.com.
4. High-flying kites
If warm weather beckons you to the coast, the Washington State International Kite Festival features events for everyone. It includes kite competitions, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, kite ballets, a lighted night flight, fireworks and mass ascensions that put more than 250 kites in the air. Famous kite designers and fliers from around the world will be in attendance, as well as local enthusiasts. See the website for the full event schedule.
