Go, Friday: Vancouver Rodeo, Get Pop-Cultured: Doctor Who, Camas First Friday

Concert

Portland Gay Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m. Director Park, 815 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; free. www.rcgfb.org

Nightlife

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

Countryside Ride, 8:30 p.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Fauna Shade, 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

Houndstooth, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $8 to $10, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Jonathan Swift, 6 to 9 p.m. The Farm Kitchen and Taproom at Joe’s Place Farms, 701 N.E. 112th Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. www.farmkitchenandtap.com

Le Youth, 9 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $15 to $20, for 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

Son of Bill, Frontier Ruckus, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $10 to $12, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

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

Top-Hat Confederacy, Coco Columbia, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $10. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

On stage

“Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead,” 5 p.m. July 3-5. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom and Mission Theater will host the live broadcast of the Grateful Dead’s final performances in Chicago. Limited capacity. July 4 presentation will be at the Mission Theater. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St.; Mission Theater, 1624 N.W. Glisan, Portland; $8 to $10, 21 and older. 503-225-0047 or www.mcmenamins.com

Theater

“Macbeth in Lone Fir Cemetery,” presented by Portland Actors Ensemble. Among the tombstones of Lone Fir Cemetery, actors will bring Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy to life in the twilight hours. 7 p.m. July 3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25. Lone Fir Cemetery, Southeast 26th Avenue and Washington Street, Portland; free, donations encouraged. www.portlandactors.com

Words

Get Pop-Cultured: Doctor Who, 7 p.m. A month of all things pop culture will kick off with a night of Doctor Who, featuring trivia and costume contests. Barnes & Noble, Vancouver Plaza, 7700 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free. 360-253-9007 or www.bn.com/events

Out & about

Camas First Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Camas Association will host a celebration of dogs, with doggie fashion shows/costume contests at 6 and 7 p.m., kids crafts, dog breed quiz at participating businesses, live music and more. Four-legged friends are invited on leashes. The Liberty Theater will show “Lassie Come Home” at 8 p.m.; admission is $3, with a dollar of each ticket going towards the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Northeast Fourth Avenue, Camas; free. 360-216-7378 or www.downtowncamas.com

Lord of the Wings, 7 p.m. Big Al’s and Widmer Brothers Brewing host the second annual eating contest. There will be raffles, the first public appearance of the new Audi Q5 and beer specials. Big Al’s Vancouver, 16615 S.E. 18th St., Vancouver; free.

Vancouver Rodeo, 7 p.m. July 3; 1 p.m. July 4-5. At the 45th annual rodeo, more than 400 cowboys and cowgirls will compete in speed and rough stock events, including barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. Plus, the ever-popular mutton bustin’ event features riders 8 years and younger trying to ride sheep. There will be breakfast served each morning from 8 to 11 a.m., and a dance is held after the rodeo on July 3. Clark County Saddle Club, 10505 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $10 to $25; $8 to $23 for seniors, military members and ages 7 to 12; free for ages 6 and younger. $5 for parking. 360-896-6654 or www.vancouverrodeo.com

Fairs & festivals

Longview Go Fourth Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 3; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4. The annual celebration takes place by the lake, with log truck wrapper races at noon July 3, the firecracker fun run at 6 p.m. July 3, the annual parade at 10 a.m. July 4 and fireworks show at 10 p.m. July 4. Lake Sacajawea Park, Kessler Boulevard and Hemlock Street, Longview; free. http://gofourthfestival.org

Portland Craft Beer Festival, 4 to 10 p.m. July 3; noon to 10 p.m. July 4; noon to 7 p.m. July 5. More than 100 beers will be available for tasting, featuring only beers brewed within the city limits of Portland, along with ciders, food carts, cheese and wine. On July 5, the festival is open to all ages for a family day. Field Neighborhood Park, 1099 N.W. Overton St., Portland; $20 for 21 and older. www.portlandcraftbeerfestival.com

Summer Festival, through July 26, noon select Fridays; 8 p.m. Saturdays, Monday-Tuesdays, Thursdays; 4 p.m. Sundays. Chamber Music Northwest’s 45th annual series features classical and contemporary chamber music from renowned musicians and ensembles. Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd.; Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University, 1620 SW Park Ave., Portland; free to $65, $10 for ages 7 to 25. 503-294-6400 or www.cmnw.org

Waterfront Blues Festival, noon to 10 p.m. July 3-4; noon to 9 p.m. July 5. The annual music festival benefits the Oregon Food Bank, featuring headlining acts Buddy Guy, Galactic with Macy Gray, Con Brio and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, along with local ensembles. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland; $10 donation suggested, festival passes: $40 to $300. www.waterfrontbluesfest.com

Museums

First Friday at the Clark County Historical Museum, 5 to 9 p.m. Admission to the museum is free, letting visitors explore current exhibits and more. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org

First Friday at the Portland Children’s Museum, 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the museum crafts and activities for free during the first Friday of each month. Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; free. 503-223-6500 or www.portlandcm.org

Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the art museum a bit differently every Friday night, with special tours and games, a pop-up pub and social events. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org

Attractions

Public Archaeology Field School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through July 25. The public can visit two active sites as students look for the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Cooper’s Shop and excavate the site of the World War I Spruce Mill. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; free. www.nps.gov/fova

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

“Fly Ass Jokes,” 10 p.m. Stand-up comedy showcase. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“Hive Five,” 8 p.m. Five veteran improvisers present two different takes to group improv. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Ian Bagg, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $28, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Sesame Dance Club, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Rachel Lidskog will teach the American Waltz. Lessons at 7:30 p.m. with general dancing from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland; $9, $5 for students. 503-236-7082 or www.sesameclub.org