Events, Saturday, Nov. 8: Marvin Gaye tribute, Community Celebration honoring Veterans

Andy Stokes: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $10 to $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Gary Bennett and the Coat-Tail Riders, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road (Exit 9 on Interstate 5), Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Hiss Golden Messenger, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12 to $14, 21 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com; 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Lace & Lead, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Hot Spurs Bar, 9115 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $3. 360-253-3858 or www.hotspursbar.com

Dance

“Word,” 7:30 p.m. Polaris Studio Theatre, 1501 S.W. Taylor St., Portland; $25, $20 for children and seniors, $17.50 for military. www.polarisdance.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Theater

“Annie Jr.” presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. 7 p.m. Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver; $10 to $13. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Bye Bye Birdie!” presented by Metropolitan Performing Arts. Conrad Birdie is a rock star at the top of the charts, but when he’s drafted by the Army, his manager Albert hatches a publicity stunt: a goodbye kiss for one lucky fan seen across the world. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 14-15; 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 15-16. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $21.50, $18 for seniors and ages 12 and younger. 800-273-1530 or www.metropaa.org

“Hello Dolly!” presented by Prairie High School. 7 p.m. Prairie High School; 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver; $12, $8 for seniors, $6 for students. 360-885-5000 or www.prairiehighschool.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Homecoming” presented by Imago Theatre. 8 p.m. Rated for mature audiences. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland; $27, $25 for seniors and students. 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Investigation” presented by Evergreen High School. 7 p.m. Recommend for ages 13 and older. Evergreen High School, 14300 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver; $8, $5 for students and seniors. www.ehsdrama.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Ivy + Bean: The Musical” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. Bean is a loud and wild 7-year-old with a huge imagination while Ivy is a quiet 7-year-old new to the neighborhood, and a backyard caper could be the start of an unexpected friendship, through Nov. 23; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30, $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org

“The Night of the Iguana” presented by Clark College Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Decker Theatre, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $13, $11 for seniors, $9 for students and alumni. 360-992-2815 or www.clark.edu/cc/theatre. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“¡O Romeo!” presented by Miracle Theatre Group. 7:30 p.m. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $24, $19 for seniors and students. 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“She Loves Me” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 21. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $37, $35 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“She Wouldn’t Harm a Fly” presented by Vancouver Community Theater. 2 and 7 p.m. Manor Grange, 17901 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver; $7, $5 for children and seniors. 360-892-4292. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“True West” presented by Profile Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $30, $15 for ages 30 and younger. 503-242-0080 or www.profiletheatre.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Clark County Open Studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8-9. A self-guided tour featuring 50 participating artists opening up their work spaces to the community. Map and guide available online and at participating venues. Various, Clark County; free. www.ccopenstudios.org

Community Celebration Honoring Veterans, 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the North Clark Historical Museum and Mt. Valley Grange, area veterans will be recognized for their service and community organizations thanked, with keynote speaker Mike Maloney. A dessert social will be provided from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Musician Wayne Hoffman will perform, there will also be a quilt raffle, prize drawing and pie auction. Mt. Valley Grange, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy; $3, $1.50 for ages 12 and younger for dessert social. 360-247-5800.

Fairs & festivals

OMSI Animation Film Festival, 10 a.m. to midnight. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 Water Ave., Portland; $7, $6 for seniors and ages 3 to 13; festival pass: $18, $15 for seniors and ages 3 to 13. www.omsi.edu/film-festival. For more details, see the go: friday page.

The Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, through Nov. 15. Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $9, $8 for students and seniors, $6 for children ages 12 and younger; $40 for a festival pass. festivals.nwfilm.org/nwfest41. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Museums

Scientific Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Featuring educational activities, from a flight simulator lab to model-glider building, along with a tour of the T28 open cockpit. Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St., Vancouver; free. 360-992-1818 or www.fortvan.org/aviationeducation

Tree-mendous Second Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 18 and younger can enjoy free admission with crafts, games, demonstrations and activities center around trees and nature. World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $9; $8 for seniors; $6 for children 3-18; and free for ages 2 and younger. 503-228-1367 or worldforestry.org

21st annual Sitka Art Invitational, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9. More than 400 works of art by 140 Northwest artists will be on display. Miller Hall, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $5, free for ages 18 and younger. 541-994-5485 or www.sitkacenter.org

Attractions

Heritage Book Bash, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Find books on architecture, history, gardening, urban design and more. Architectural Heritage Center, 701 S.E. Grand Ave., Portland; $3. 503-231-7264 or visitahc.org

Lantern Tour, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 22; Dec. 6 and 20; Jan. 10 and 24; Feb. 14 and 28. Peek into the past with a lit lantern as costumed interpreters perform historical vignettes during a nighttime walk through Fort Vancouver’s buildings. Reservations required. Fort Vancouver, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $10, $7 for ages 10 to 15. 360-816-6232 or nps.gov/fova

Lough Legacy Veterans Parade, 10 a.m. Honoring our nation’s veterans with one of the largest parades on the West Coast. Boy Scout troops, marching bands, rifle squads and even a locomotive will participate. Officers Row, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver; free. 360-992-1804 or www.fortvan.org

Second Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Native American Indian Heritage Month will be celebrated with hands-on activities and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver; Free. 360-487-7111 or www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter

Comedy

ComedySportz improv show, 8 p.m. The family-friendly performance features two teams of improv players. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $15, reservations recommended. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com

“Micetro,” 9:30 p.m. Improv players compete. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“Script Tease,” 7:30 p.m. A mash-up of scripted works and improvisation. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 7:30 p.m. Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $6. Caller Jim Hattrick calls and cues, with all-plus dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. 360-573-5886 or www.happy-hoppers.com

Square dance with the Buzzin’ Bees, at 7:30 p.m. Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; $6. Round dancing with cuer Debbie Combs; followed by mainstream square dancing with caller Bill Lundin. 360-833-0879 or betoops2000@frontier.com