Try This: A variety of venues to visit

The Battle Ground Art Alliance is hosting a show and sale this weekend. Pottery, paintings, sculpture, woodwork, glass art, jewelry and more will be on display today and Sunday.

In addition to the art, live music will be performed throughout the event. Performers include the Clark County Benign Band, the Upfront Band and the Battle Ground High School Jazz Choir.

There is no admission fee, but a donation of canned food for North County Community Food Bank is appreciated.

When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

There is an Artists’ Reception from 5-8 p.m. today, with awards given out at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground.

On the Web: http://bgartalliance.com.

The art show is one of several events taking place this weekend. Others include the return of the Vancouver Farmers Market and a concert in Camas.

1. Farmers market returns to downtown Vancouver

The Vancouver Farmers Market opens this weekend near Esther Short Park.

The market, which continues through Oct. 30, offers produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, food, pet treats, handmade goods and garden accessories.

Those looking for live entertainment will be treated to musical performances at the market throughout the season.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30.

Where: Along Esther Street, south of West Eighth Street, Vancouver.

Admission: Free.

Telephone: 360-737-8298.

On the Web: http://vancouverfarmersmarket.com.

2. Theater reopens with concert

The Liberty Theatre in Camas reopens this weekend, and it’s hosting a concert to celebrate.

The lineup includes local musicians and artists such as the Go Project, Jon Hecox, Bob Calhoun and Social Gravy.

Also on the bill are musicians from local schools. The concert is a benefit for the Camas Public Schools Music Program.

When: 4-10 p.m. today.

Where: Liberty Theatre, 315 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas.

Admission: $5.

Telephone: 360-859-9555.

On the Web: http://camasliberty.com.

3. Museum exhibit explores ‘Lost Egypt’

“Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science” explores the mysteries and secrets of ancient Egypt. The exhibit remains on display at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry through May 1.

“Lost Egypt” features hands-on challenges, authentic artifacts and guidance from archaeologists to reveal how modern science and technology are used to uncover and understand the mysteries of Egypt, its culture and its people.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Where: 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland.

Admission: $12; $9 for seniors 63 and older and children 3-13; $2 on the first Sunday of each month.

There are additional costs for some shows, submarine tours, laser light shows and planetarium shows.

Telephone: 800-955-6674.

On the Web: http://omsi.edu.

4. ‘Paul’ beams into theaters

A pair of sci-fi geeks (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) head to the Nevada desert in search of the secretive Area 51 in “Paul,” which arrives in theaters this weekend.

There they stumble upon Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen), a pint-sized alien who has been held captive for more than 50 years. They agree to help him back to his mother ship, but a FBI special agent (Jason Bateman) is on their tails.

Pegg and Frost struck comedic gold in the zombie film “Shaun of the Dead” and the cop movie spoof “Hot Fuzz.” Is the third time a charm for the comedic duo? “Paul” is rated R.

When: Show times vary.

Where: Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 S.W. Ninth Ave., Battle Ground; Cinetopia, 11700 S.E. Seventh St., Vancouver; various Clark County Regal Cinemas locations.

Admission: Varies by theater.

Telephone: Battle Ground Cinema, 360-666-7200; Cinetopia, 360-213-2800; Regal Cinemas, 800-326-3264.

On the Web: http://battlegroundcinema.com, http://cinetopia.com or http://fandango.com.