Nightlife
90 Proof, 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 or www.facebook.com/billybluesbarandgrill
Andrew Grade, 6 to 9 p.m. Heisen House Vineyards, 28005 N.E. 172nd Ave., Battle Ground; free, $5 for tastings. 360-713-2359 or www.heisenhousevineyards.com
Bobby Greer, 6 to 9 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com
Karaoke with PMS, 8:30 p.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.
Possessed by Paul James, 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
Saturday Night Orphans, 9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5, 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.co
Seapony, Tender Age, 6:30 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $6 to $7, for 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org
Slim Cessnas Auto Club, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $12, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com
“Unnecessary Farce,” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. Two inexperienced police officers set up an undercover sting to catch the embezzling mayor. But mixed-up rooms, a female accountant who can’t stay dressed and a Scottish hit-man tun the sting into comedic run-around. Through Aug. 16. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and Aug. 5; 2 p.m. Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors, $20 for students. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org
Words
Get Pop-Cultured: Dr. Seuss Spectacular, 7 p.m. A showcase of the beloved author’s classic titles. Barnes & Noble, Vancouver Plaza, 7700 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free. 360-253-9007 or www.bn.com/events
Hogwarts Costume Contest, 2 to 3 p.m. Dress up to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday, make a wand and enjoy a parade to the Kiggins Theatre. Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver; free. 360-906-5000 or www.fvrl.org
Out & about
Bruce Crockett Memorial Cruise-In, 4 to 9 p.m. The Ridgefield American Legion Post #44 hosts a car show with dunk tank, contests and raffle prizes, with trophies for the top 10 cars. Third Avenue, between Pioneer and Simon streets, Ridgefield; free, $15 for car entry. 360-518-7828 or www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us
Museums
Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the art museum a bit differently, with special tours and games, a pop-up pub and social events. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org
Historical Walking Tours, noon to 1 p.m. Fridays; 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 22. The Clark County Historical Museum takes participants on themed historic tours through downtown Vancouver. “Entertainment Expedition,” July 31, starts at the museum. “Business Marches On,” Aug. 1, starts at Fifth and Main streets. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $7, reservation required. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org
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
“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
Tom Segura, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $17 to $32 for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland