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Go, Friday: ‘Rose Colored Glass,’ Rose Cup Races, Portland Fruit Beer Festival

The Columbian
Published: June 10, 2015, 12:00am

Concerts

Screeching Weasel, 8 p.m. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; $24.99 to $28, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-225-0047 or www.crystalballroompdx.com

Astoria Music Festival Portland Preview, 6 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $18 to $30. 503-222-2031 or www.theoldchurch.org

Todd Rundgren Global Tour, 8:30 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $45 to $75 for 18 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Nightlife

Bevelers and Nature Thief, 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

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

Farnell Newtown and Friends, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $15. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Jim Fischer, 9 p.m. to midnight Fridays. Applebee’s Hazel Dell, 816 N.E. 98th Circle, Vancouver; no cover. www.jimfischer.net

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

No Joy, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $12, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Ordinary Joe, 8 p.m. Prairie Bar and Grill, 14925 N.E. Caples Road, Brush Prairie; $2. 360-892-6313 or www.prairiebarandgrill.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.co

This Charming Band, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

On stage

“The Rake’s Progress,” 7:30 p.m. June 12, 2 p.m. June 14. The Portland Opera presents a comedy filled with life and death drama, composed by Igor Stravinsky. Tom Rakewell gives up his country life and fiancée Anne for the riches of London after making a devilish deal with Nick Shadow. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $31.60 to $144. 503-241-1802 or www.portlandopera.org

Dance

The Village West African Rhythm and Dance Collective, 7:30 p.m. A collaborative performance of dancing, drumming and storytelling from different West African nations. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $12 to $22. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Theater

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” presented by Portland Playhouse. In an unlikely post-catastrophe future without electricity, survivors pass the time recounting episodes from “The Simpsons.” The snippets become the stuff of myth and legends as the tales are told over and over again. Through June 21; 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays. The Playhouse, 602 N.E. Prescott St., Portland; $32 to $36; $25 for ages 35 and younger, $20 for marginal seats. 503-488-5822 or www.portlandplayhouse.org

“HMS Pinafore,” presented by Mock’s Crest Productions. This comic operetta is set on a royal ship as Josephine, the captain’s daughter, must decided between her love, dashing sailor Ralph or her father’s choice, Lord Admiral Joseph. June 5-28: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Mago Hunt Center Theater, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland; $32, $27 for students and seniors. 503-943-7287 or college.up.edu/pfa

“The Liar,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. An adaptation of a 17th century French comedy, filled with wild assumptions, mistaken identities and tangled truths. Through June 21; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Sundays and June 20. Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder, Portland; $41 to $46; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

“The Lion,” presented by Portland Center Stage. Writer, performer and guitarist Benjamin Scheuer shares his coming of age tale about the redemptive power of music in this one man, six guitar, musical. 7:30 p.m. June 12-14; 2 p.m. June 13-14. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $40 to $55; $25 for students and youth. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

“Mame,” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. A musical set in New York City during the Great Depression, it follows bohemian Mame Dennis and her collection of eccentric, wealthy society friends. But Mame’s partying life gets interrupted when her nephew Patrick is sent to live with her. 7:30 p.m. June 12-13; 2 p.m. June 14. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $37, $35 for seniors, $20 for students. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org

“Rose Colored Glass,” presented by Magenta Theater Company. Set in 1938 Chicago, neighbors Lady O’Riley and Rose Fleishman are both widows, and mistrustful of one another. Lady’s 13-year-old granddaughter Peg is determined to unite them in friendship. But it’s a worthy cause and rumblings of war which bring them together. 7:30 p.m. June 12-13, 18-20, 24-26; 2 p.m. June 20 and 27. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $15 to $18. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com

“Three Days of Rain,” presented by Portland Center Stage. In the 1960s, two young architects struggle with plans for the iconic Janeway House. A journal is left to their children 30 years later, who must sort out the mystery behind their lives. Starring Silas Weir Mitchell and Sasha Roiz from the television series “Grimm.” Through June 21; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; noon Thursdays. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $44 to $74; $30 for students and youth. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

Words

H.W. Brands, “Reagan: The Life,” 7 p.m. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton, Ore.; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Jim Shepard, “The Book of Aron,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Out & about

The Rose Cup Races, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12-14. The oldest amateur road-racing event west of the Mississippi River attracts more than 400 drivers in more than 25 different classes of racecars, from modern V8 stock cars to vintage roadsters. Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland; $5 for Friday, $8 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday, $20 to $25 for 3 day ticket. www.rosefestival.org

Fairs & festivals

The Craft Winefest of Vancouver, 3 to 10 p.m. June 12; Noon to 10 p.m. June 13; Noon to 7 p.m. June 14. Celebrating the wineries of Clark County and Washington state, visitors can try more 150 different wines, along with 25 local beers and spirits, meet with wine makers, enjoy live music and explore the work of craft vendors. Esther Short Park, 414 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; $16 to $20 for ages 21 and older, which includes entrance to all three days, $50 to $55 for VIP. www.thecraftwinefest.com

Portland Fruit Beer Festival, 4 to 9 p.m. June 12; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 13; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 14. This all ages event features fruit beer and ciders in a variety of beer styles, along with non-alcoholic drinks, food vendors and music. Burnside Brewing Company, 701 E. Burnside, Portland; $20 for tasting. www.fruitbeerfest.com

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. “Short Work,” June 12, starts at Esther Short Park. “Sacred Suburbia,” June 13, starts at 31st and F streets. $7, reservation required. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org

Comedy

“The Comedy Bull,” 10 p.m. Timed stand-up with challenges. 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

“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

Todd Glass, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $31, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Contra in The Couve! 7:30 to 11 p.m. Caller Ric Goldman with music by Lanjovic. Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; $7, $5 for ages 65 and older and 12 and younger. Free instruction at 7:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. 360-750-0113 or www.contra-van-wa.org

Second Friday Ballroom Dance, 7 to 10:30 p.m. The Swing Street Glenn Tadina Band performs. Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $10. Fast foxtrot lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. with Joseph and Julieann Platt; $5. 503-769-5598 or www.swingst.com

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