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Go, Saturday: Terry Robb Trio, Magna Carta re-enactment. 62nd annual Rose Show

The Columbian
Published: June 17, 2015, 12:00am

Concerts

Houndmouth, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $15 to $17, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

mewithoutYou, 7 p.m. Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; $15 to $18 for 21 and older, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com

Nancy Curtin presents the works of Baden Powell, 7:30 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $20. 503-222-2031 or www.theoldchurch.org

Terry Robb Trio, 7:30 p.m. The blues trios performs with guest Justus Reece. Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $15 to $18. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Nightlife

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

Bart Ferguson and the Edward Stanley Band, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $18 to $20, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

John Doe, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $17 to $20, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

My Happy Pill, 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

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

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

Tom May, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com

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Dance

“The Rehearsal,” 2 and 7 p.m. The students of Dance Fusion NW present a wide range of dancing styles, from lyrical to hip hop. Ridgefield Auditorium, 2630 S. Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield; $12, $8 for students. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1691450

Theater

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. 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.

“HMS Pinafore,” presented by Mock’s Crest Productions. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Continues through June 28. 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 For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Liar,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 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. 7 p.m. Continues through July 25. Lone Fir Cemetery, Southeast 26th Avenue and Washington Street, Portland; free, donations encouraged. www.portlandactors.com For more details, see the go: friday page.

Off the Rails Festival, presented by Third Rail Mentorship Company. 7:30 p.m. Action/Adventure Theater, 1050 S.E. Clinton St., Portland; $15, $5 for staged reading, $25 for a festival pass. http://thirdrailrep.org For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Rose Colored Glass,” presented by Magenta Theater Company. 2 and 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.

“Three Days of Rain,” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 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.

Out & about

Columbia River Chapter Air Meet, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join a group of aviation enthusiasts for a day of aviation with workshops, seminars, a pancake breakfast and children’s activities. Pearson Field, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $5. www.782.eaachapter.org

Delta Park Powwow and Encampment, noon to 10 p.m. East Delta Park, 10737 N. Union Court, Portland; free. bowandarrowcc.org For more details, see the go: friday page.

Juneteenth Celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. This local event will celebrate picnic-style with a talent show, fly-fishing lessons, crafts and food vendors, and a sweet potato pie contest. Debi Jenkins of Clark College will be the guest speaker. Marshall Park, 1015 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver; free. 360-909-7688.

Magna Carta re-enactment, noon. A historical staging of King John of England’s agreeing to the charter in June 1215, in honor of its 800-year anniversary. Hosted by the Clark County Magna Carta Observance Committee, featuring Edmund Stone of All Classical FM. Bandstand at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1250 E. Evergreen Blvd.,Vancouver; free. www.magnacartaclarkcowa.org

62nd annual Rose Show, 1 to 4 p.m. The Fort Vancouver Rose Society hosts “Roses by Design,” with displays of more than 1,000 roses — hybrid teas, miniatures, old garden roses and more. Guided tours will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m., along with workshops, trophies and the Queen of Show awards. All rose growers are welcome to enter roses from 6 to 10 a.m., with supplies provided. First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; free. 360-281-7270 or www.fortvancouverrosesociety.org

Steam Father’s Day train, noon and 2:30 p.m. June 20-21. A 12-mile round trip train ride for all ages that travels through north Clark County with a stop at Moulton Station and the Yacolt Falls. Reservations recommended. Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; $20, $19 for seniors, $15 for ages 5 to 12; $13 for ages 2 to 4 and free for ages 1 and younger. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.com

Summer Solstice Urban Obstacle Race, 5 p.m. Participants will be given clues to 15 stations located in downtown Vancouver. At the stations, they will face either a physical or mental challenge before receiving their next clue. Costumes encouraged. Northwest Personal Training, 1011 Broadway, Vancouver; $45 to $50. 360-574-7292 or www.nwpersonaltraining.com or http://whyracingevents.com

The Vancouver USA Marathon and Active Expo, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The kids fun race and Freedom 5K will take place at 10 a.m. Esther Short Park, 605 W. Esther St., Vancouver. Race registration at expo: $45 for 5K, $25 for kids race. www.vancouverusamarathon.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Fairs & festivals

Cider Summit Portland, noon to 6 p.m. Field Neighborhood Park, Northwest 10th and Overton streets, Portland; $30 to $35 for 21 and older. www.cidersummitnw.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Portland Piano International Summer Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lewis and Clark College, 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road. Portland; $20 for individual recitals, $540 for festival pass. portlandpiano.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Summer Brewfest, noon to 10 p.m. Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver; $25 to $35 for 21 and older, with free re-entry. www.energyevents.com/summerbrewfest. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Woodland Planters Days, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Horseshoe Lake and downtown Woodland, Davidson Avenue and Goerig Street, Woodland. www.planters-days.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Museums

Historical Walking Tours, 9 to 10 a.m. “Entertainment Expedition,” starts at the museum. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $7, reservation required. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

OMSI Star Party, 9 p.m. Weather permitting, gaze upon the planets with the Rose City and Vancouver Sidewalk astronomers during a Summer Solstice Celebration, with telescopes for attendees. Check website for any weather-related cancellations. Rooster Rock State Park, Exit 25, Highway 84, Corbett, Ore.; free, $5 for park fee. www.omsi.edu/starparties

“Valery Chkalov: From Moscow to Pearson,” 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the anniversary of Valery Chkalov’s transpolar flight from Moscow, Russia, to Pearson Air Field with historian Mary Rose Kline. The program will include a talk, vignette and music by the Vancouver Community Concert Band. Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; Free. 360-816-6252 or www.nps.gov/fova

Attractions

Chado, the Way of Tea, 1 and 2 p.m. A traditional tea ceremony presentation. 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

Immerse Yourself in Architecture tour, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A guided tour of the mansion’s architecture and construction. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland; $11, reservations required. 503-823-3623 or www.pittockmansion.org

Open Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Featuring educational activities, from a flight simulator lab to model-glider building, along with a tour of the T28 open cockpit. Pearson Field Education Center, 201 E. Reserve St., Vancouver; Free. 360-992-1815 or www.fortvan.org/aviationeducation

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

“Mixed Match,” 10 p.m. Guest improv groups join the Brody ensemble. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Slingshot Comedy, 7:30 p.m. Improv comedy troupe the Liberators will perform. Ellyn Bye Studio, Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $15 to $18. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

“Two Houses,” 8 p.m. Two families meet, collide and improv around a couple about to be engaged. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 7:30 p.m. A strawberry-shortcake-themed dance, with caller Richard Lane and cuer Molly Combs. Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $6. 360-573-5886 or www.happy-hoppers.com

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