Go, Thursday: Woodland Planter’s Days, Jay Mohr, School’s Out For Summer Dance

Nightlife

Mimicking Birds, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12 to $14, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Pins, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $12, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

On stage

“After the Eruption, Life is Tenacious,” 3 p.m. Naturalist David Newcomb of the Mount St. Helens Institute will discuss life returning to the Mount St. Helens blast zone. Clearwater Springs Assisted Living, 201 N.W. 78th St., Vancouver; free. 360-546-3344 or www.clearwaterspringsseniorliving.com

“The Golden Age of Superman” Live Radio Show, 7 p.m. The Creative Media and Digital Culture Program at Washington State University Vancouver will bring the comic book hero to life on stage, in the style of a classic radio show, complete with foley sound effects. Mayor Tim Leavitt stars as Superman, Albert Angelo III as Lex Luthor and Dene Grigar as Lois Lane. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; free. supermanradioshow.com

Theater

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. Continues through June 21. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Liar,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 21. Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder, Portland; $41 to $46, $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“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. Recommended for older teens and adults. 7 p.m. June 18-20, 25-27, July 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25. Lone Fir Cemetery, Southeast 26th Avenue and Washington Street, Portland; free, donations encouraged. www.portlandactors.com

“Rose Colored Glass,” presented by Magenta Theater Company. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 27. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $15 to $18. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Three Days of Rain,” presented by Portland Center Stage. Noon and 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 21. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Words

Bryan Denson, “The Spy’s Son,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Colin Winnette, “Haints Stay,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Fairs and festivals

Portland Piano International Summer Festival, 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. June 18-21. Hosted by Arnaldo Cohen, the festival salutes pianist Sviatoslav Richter with lectures, classes, films and recitals. Lewis and Clark College, 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road. Portland; $20 for individual recitals, $540 for festival pass. portlandpiano.org

Woodland Planters Days, 3 to 10 p.m. June 18; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 19; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 20; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21. It’s a carnival by the lake as the city of Woodland celebrates its community with parades, barbecues, car shows and displays, bed races and talent contests. The festival kicks off with a fireworks show on June 18. Horseshoe Lake and downtown Woodland, Davidson Avenue and Goerig Street, Woodland. www.planters-days.com

Comedy

Bill Burr, 7 and 10 p.m. Bill Burr is best-known for his observational comedy, taking on current events, sports and political-correctness. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $42 to $52.50. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Jay Mohr, 8 p.m. June 18; 7:30 and 10 p.m. June 19-20. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $30 to $38, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Line-dancing lessons, 6 to 8 p.m. Jollies Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; $5. 360-573-3141.

School’s Out For Summer Dance, 5 to 9 p.m. Jodi’s School of Music hosts its third-annual dancing recital, with students performing jazz standards and pop songs, along with guest musicians Mac Potts and Alex Mcentee. Fries Auditorium, Washington State School for the Blind, 2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver; $15, free for ages 7 and younger. 360-798-8888 or www.jodisschoolofmusic.com

Scottish country dance lessons, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Clark County Family YMCA, 11324 N.E. 51st Circle, Vancouver; $5. No partner or special clothing needed; all experience levels welcome. 360-798-3388 or www.rscds-swws.org