Events, Saturday, Nov. 1: ‘O Romeo!’, Scientific Saturdays, Live!Wire Radio

Violinist Elmar Oliveira and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. Nov. 1; 7 p.m. Nov. 2. Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver; $35 to $50; $30 for seniors, $10 for students. 360-735-7278 or www.vancouversymphony.org

Nightlife

Cadillacs for Everyone, 8 p.m. Byno’s Roadhouse, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-314-4833 or www.bynosroadhouse.com

The California Honeydrops, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $15 to $17, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Drop Dead Red, 9 p.m. Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver; no cover charge, 21 and older. 360-695-3686 or www.vancouverbrickhouse.com

Eddie Martinez, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Freeman, Arc Iris, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $20 to $23, 21 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com; 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.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.

Gil Reynolds and Deep Blue, 9 p.m. Hot Spurs Bar, 9115 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; no cover. 360-253-3858.

Hokus Pokus Halloween Bash, 9 p.m. Billy Blues Bar and Grill, 7115 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-694-3114 or www.billybluesbarandgrill.com

Sky in the Road, 6 to 9 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com

Zak Shaffer, 8 p.m. Caps N’ Taps Craft Beer Taproom, 337 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas; no cover charge, 21 and older. 360-210-7244 or www.capsntapscamas.com

On stage

The Fear PDX, 7 to 11 p.m. 7701 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, Vancouver; $20, $35 for fast pass. www.fearpdx.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

FrightTown, 7 to 11 p.m. Rose Quarter, 1 Center Court, Portland; $22. 503-963-4400 or www.frighttown.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Trail of Terror, 7 to 10 p.m. 6600 N.E. 144th St., Vancouver; $10, $5 for seniors and free admission for ages 12 and younger with paying adult. 360-989-4766. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Live Wire! Radio, 7:30 p.m. The national radio variety show recorded in front of a live Portland audience, hosted by Luke Burbank. Guests include author Joshua Wolf Shenk, “Powers of Two,” humorist Dan Pashman, “Eat More Better,” and two-time National Poetry Slam Champion Anis Mojgani. Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland; $20 to $35. 503-764-4131 or livewireradio.org

Dance

“BloodyVox: Nightmare on Northrup,” 7 and 9 p.m. BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 N.W. 17th Ave., Portland; $30. 503-229-0627 or www.bodyvox.com

Theater

“110 In the Shade” presented by Stumptown Stages. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $39.75 to $44.75, $30.75 for students and seniors. 503-381-8686 or www.stumptownstages.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Dreamgirls” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Main Stage at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $41 to $74, $30 for youth and students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org/dreamgirls. 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

“¡O Romeo!” presented by Miracle Theatre Group. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 9. 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.

“The Piano Lesson” presented by Portland Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. The Church, 602 N.E. Prescott St., Portland; $40 to $48; $25 for ages 35 and younger, $20 for partial view seats. 503-488-5822 or www.portlandplayhouse.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Typographer’s Dream” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 16. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $40 to $55, $25 for youth and students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org/typographer. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Words

Kristin Ohlson, 2 p.m. Author and soil expert Kristen Ohlson will talk about the hidden dynamics of soil and its potential to save our planet, from her book “The Soil Will Save Us.” Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-694-9519 or vintage-books.com

Fairs & festivals

Siren Nation Music and Arts Festival, Nov. 1-12. An annual festival showcasing the original work of women working in music, film, performance and visual art. Includes Hell Hath No Funny comedy showcase, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Funhouse Lounge, 2432 S.E. 11th Ave., and an arts and craft sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. Various locations, Portland; $10 to $16 for individual events, $50 for passes. www.sirennation.org

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

Attractions

Immerse Yourself in Architecture tour, noon and 2 p.m. A guided tour of the Pittock Mansion’s architecture and construction. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland; $11, reservations required. 503-823-3623 or www.pittockmansion.org

Portland Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; haunted maze 7 to 10 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch, 16511 N.W. Gillihan Road, Portland; $7, $5 for seniors and children 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger; $12 for haunted maze; $17 for both mazes, $15 for ages 6 to 12. 503-621-7110 or www.portlandmaize.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

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

“The Original ‘Scary Movie,’ “ 7:30 p.m. Live improvised horror and sci-fi “movies.” Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Sarah Colonna, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $29, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Silver Stars Square Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; $6. Plus dancing at 7 p.m. and mainstream dances from 8 to 10 p.m. 360-600-1804 or www.silverstarssquaredance.org