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Go, Saturday: ‘Cinderella’; Saturday Market; Polar Bear Day

The Columbian
Published: February 25, 2015, 12:00am

Concerts

Galactic, 8 p.m. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; $27 to $30, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-225-0047 or www.crystalballroompdx.com

Let’s Dance! with the Oregon Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Featuring seven dancers and two vocalists performing a variety of styles. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $28 to $99. 503-228-1353 or www.orsymphony.org

Martin Sexton, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $35 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Nightlife

Dead Prez, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $28, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

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

Luis Conte, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Feb. 28, Part of the Portland Jazz Festival. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $20 to $25. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Old Man Gloom, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $14, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

ParadoX, 9 p.m. Byno’s Roadhouse, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-314-4833 or www.bynosroadhouse.com

Redd Hots, 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

Random Pressure, 9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5; 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.net

Valhalla, a Led Zeppelin tribute, 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

On stage

Live Wire! Radio, 7:30 p.m. The national variety show is recorded in front of a live Portland audience, hosted by Luke Burbank. Guests include author Daniel Handler, journalist Mary Pilon and actor Martin Starr. Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $20 to $35. 503-764-4131 or www.livewireradio.org

Professional Bull Riders, 7 p.m. The world’s top cowboys will compete against ranked bucking bulls in this national tour. Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, 1 Center Court, Portland; $15 to $67. $10 for parking. 877-789-7673 or www.rosequarter.com

Dance

Alonzo King Lines Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $26 to $68. 503-245-1600 or www.whitebird.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Choreographer’s Showcase, 7 p.m. Columbia Dance presents the newest works by local choreographers. Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver; $5. 360-737-1922 or www.columbiadance.org

“Cinderella,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 5-7; 2 p.m. March 1 and 7. Oregon Ballet Theatre presents the timeless fairy tale as Cinderella helps her stepmother and stepsisters prepare for the ball where the Prince will choose his bride, until a pair of glass slippers changes Cinderella’s life. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $34.85 to $155.10. 503-222-5538 or www.obt.org

Theater

“Calendar Girls” presented by Magenta Theater Company. 7:30 p.m. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $15 to $18. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” presented by Portland State University. 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portalnd; $15, $8 for students and seniors, $6 for Feb. 26. 503-725-4612 or www.pdx.edu/the-arts/theatre-film. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Jungle Book” presented by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. An original adaptation of the classic tale of a mischievous young boy and his adventures in the jungle of India. Featuring traditional Indian dance and Bollywood, in partnership with the Anjali School of Dance. Noon and 4 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $18 to $23; $13 to $19. 503-22-4480 or www.nwcts.org

“Nunsense” presented by Love Street Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. Love Street Playhouse, 126 Love St., Woodland; $13 to $16. 360-907-9996 or www.lovestreetplayhouse.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Opción Múltiple (Multiple Choice)” presented by Miracle Theatre Group. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles. 7:30 p.m. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $24, $19 for students and seniors. 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Other Desert Cities” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 22. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $36 to $69; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org


“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.”
presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. 3 p.m. Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal; $12 to $15, $10 to $13 for youth and seniors. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.


“The Rocky Horror Show”
presented by Clark College Theater. 7:30 p.m. Decker Theatre, Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $15, $13 for seniors, $11 for students and alumni. 360-992-2815 or www.clarkbookstore.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Ruthless! The Musical” presented by Stumptown Stages. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 8. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $33.65 to $43.65, $29.65 for students and seniors. 800-273-1530 or www.stumptownstages.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Threesome” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 8. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $35 to $55; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. A world premiere work based on a book by Stephan Pastis. Timmy is a clueless, self-confident boy who imagines himself to be a world-class detective with a polar bear for a business partner. Will he crack his latest case or be foiled by schoolwork, his mother and his evil nemesis, Corrina? Recommend for ages 8 and older. Feb. 28 through March 22; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30; $15 to $24 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org

“Tribes” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder St., Portland; $41 to $46; $25 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Out & about

Chinese New Year Gala, 5:30 to 10 p.m. The Vancouver Chinese Association will celebrate the Year of the Ram with performances and demonstrations, food and more. Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver; $10, $6 for children, free for ages 3 and younger. 360-910-4714 or http://vca-usa.org/blog

The Great Clark County Seed Swap, 1 to 4 p.m. Share heirloom and hybrid seeds with other local gardeners and farmers, or start your own garden from donations. La Center Grange, 328 W. Fifth St., La Center; free. 360-263-4626 or www.lacentergrange.com

Yard, Garden and Patio Show, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland; $12, $9 for seniors, free for ages 12 and younger. www.ygpshow.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Fairs & festivals

Portland Jazz Festival, through March 1. Various venues, festival box office, 133 S.W. Second Ave., Portland; $20 to $59. 503-228-5299 or www.portlandjazzfestival.org. For more details, see the go: friday page

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Museums

“The Buffalo Soldiers,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.. Learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, African-Americans who served on the western frontier, in honor of Black history Month with a self-guided exhibit. Meet the Pacific Northwest Chapter Buffalo Soldiers from noon to 2 p.m. each day. There will be a lecture at 6 p.m. by the President of the Pacific NW Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers, along with 9th and 10th Horse Calvary. Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes Road, Vancouver; free. 360-992-1804 or www.fortvan.org

Attractions

Behind the Scenes tour, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. A guided tour of the Pittock Mansion’s nonpublic areas, from underground hallways to the servants’ stair and the home’s third floor. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland; $19, reservations required. 503-823-3623 or www.pittockmansion.org

Chinese New Year, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through March 5. Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $9.50, $8.50 for seniors, $7 for students, $28 family pass, free for children 5 and younger. 503-228-8131 or www.lansugarden.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Hina Matsuri, The Doll Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland; $9.50; $7.75 seniors and college students; $6.75 for ages 6-17; free for children 5 and younger. 503-223-1321 or www.japanesegarden.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

International Polar Bear Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Polar bears Conrad and Tasul will receive two truckloads of snow, while visitors can take the thermostat challenge and learn about saving energy. Oregon Zoo, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $11.50; $10 for seniors, $8.50 for ages 3 to 11; free for ages 2 and younger. 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org

Portland Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The community market fills the Portland State University campus with hundreds of vendors selling produce, baked goods, meats, cheese and seafood. Southwest Park Avenue, between Hall and Montgomery streets, Portland. 503-241-0032 or www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Portland Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 28-Dec. 24. More than 350 vendors sell a variety of art and handcrafted items in downtown Portland. Visitors can also stop by the market’s food booths or listen to live music. Southwest Ankeny Street and Naito Parkway, Portland. 503-222-6072 or www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com

Comedy

“BAM!” 9:30 p.m. Blindfolded improvisers are placed into sets and characters. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

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

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

Dancing

Silver Stars Square Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m. 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.

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