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Go, Saturday: Pi Project, Live Wire! Radio, Brides Against Breast Cancer

The Columbian
Published: March 11, 2015, 12:00am
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The Pi Project, a fabric arts project with contributions from around the world, will be put on display March 14 for Pi Day at the Kiggins Theatre.
The Pi Project, a fabric arts project with contributions from around the world, will be put on display March 14 for Pi Day at the Kiggins Theatre. (Steven Lane/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Concerts

Clark College Concert Choir and Concert Band, 7:30 p.m. “O Music, Awake the Earth,” features pieces from Russia, Venezuela, the Republic of Georgia and the United States. O’Connell Gym, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free. 360-992-2245 or www.facebook.com/clarkcollegemusicdepartment

Common Kings, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $20 to $25, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

The LeRoi-Nickel Duo, 7 p.m. Piano duet team Timothy and Nancy LeRoi-Nickel will perform a community concert to dedicate the church’s new Steinway piano. St. Luke’s — San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free, donations encouraged. 360-696-0182 or www.stlukesvancouver.com

Rock and Worship Roadshow featuring Mercy Me, Crowder, Tedashii and more, 7 p.m. Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, 1 Center Court, Portland; $10. 877-789-7673 or www.rosequarter.com

Thomas Lauderdale with the Oregon Symphony, 7:30 p.m. March 14; 2 p.m. March 15; 8 p.m. March 16. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $22 to $125. 503-228-1353 or www.orsymphony.org

Nightlife

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

Mel Sutherland, 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

Soul Vaccination, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

That 1 Guy, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $13 to $15, for ages 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

On stage

“C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce,” 4 and 8 p.m. Recommend for ages 13 and older. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $37.25 to $104.35. 800-273-1530 or http://greatdivorceonstage.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Live Wire! Radio, 7:30 p.m. The national variety show is recorded in front of a live Portland audience, hosted by Luke Burbank. Guests include Peter Mehlman, writer for “Seinfeld.” Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $20 to $35. 503-764-4131 or www.livewireradio.org

Theater

“Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps,” presented by Washougal High Performing Arts. 7 p.m. Washburn Auditorium, Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal; $6, $5 for students and seniors. 360-954-3136 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1337598. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Disney’s Peter Pan Jr.” presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. 7 p.m. Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver; $10 to $13. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Guys and Dolls” presented by Broadway in Portland. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $34 to $74. 800-273-1530 or portland.broadway.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Invisible Hand” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through April 5. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison, Portland; $41 to $49; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Other Desert Cities” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 22. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $36 to $69; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

“The Rocky Horror Show” presented by Clark College Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Decker Theatre, Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $15, $13 for seniors, $11 for students and alumni. 360-992-2815 or www.clarkbookstore.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Three Men on a Horse” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through April 12. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. A world premiere work based on a book by Stephan Pastis. Timmy is a clueless, self-confident boy who imagines himself to be a world-class detective with a polar bear for a business partner. Will he crack his latest case or be foiled by schoolwork, his mother and his evil nemesis, Corrina? Recommend for ages 8 and older. Through March 22; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30; $15 to $24 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org

Out & about

Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity event, 5 to 9 p.m. March 14; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15. A charity gown sale and vendor expo. Westfield Vancouver, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver; $20 for March 14, $5 for March 15. www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org

Caring Hearts in Paradise, 5 p.m. A tropical-themed benefit event for Innovative Services NW, featuring entertainment by Margaritaville, hosted reception and the Caring Heart Award Winner. Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; $75. 360-823-5170 or www.innovativeservicesnw.org

Clark County Wedding Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15. Find wedding inspiration among many local vendors, with food sampling, showcases, cake displays, hairstyle trial runs and runway shows. Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; $6 to $8. 360-909-9636 or www.clarkcountyweddingshow.com

The Pi Project. In honor of a special Pi Day, 3/14/15, the Pi Project is a collaborative fiber art project to display the digits of Pi in one long fabric ribbon, more than 1350 feet long, with each square contributed by people around the world. At 9 p.m. a free screening of “Pi (1998),” rated R, plus a Pi bee and surprises. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; free. www.thepiproject.org

St. Paddy’s Dinner and Dance, 6 p.m. to midnight The American Legion Cape Horn Post 122 hosts a Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage for all ages from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing and music by Running with Scissors from 8 p.m. to midnight for those 21 and older. American Legion Cape Horn Post 122, 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal; $15, $25 per couple, $7 for children 12 and younger; $5 for dance only, those ages 21 and older. 360-837-3470.

St. Paddy’s for Kids, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An event for children featuring themed arts and crafts, nature activities and storytime. Shorty’s Garden and Home, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free. www.parksfoundation.us

Fairs & festivals

Kells St. Patrick’s Irish Festival, 11 a.m. March 14-17. The 24th annual festival features Irish dancing, bagpipe performances and local bands. Minors are welcomed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15, with arts and crafts, family-friendly activities and performances. Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub, 112 S.W. Second Ave., Portland; free. www.kellsportland.com/st-patricks-festival

OHSU Brain Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about the adaptive power of the brain with interactive exhibits, real human brains on display, Oregon Health and Science University neuroscientists in attendance and science demonstrations. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; free, museum admission not included. $4 for parking. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu

POW Film Festival, noon. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland; $8 to $10, $40 for festival pass. www.powfest.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Museum

Meet a Scientist, 1 to 4 p.m. Meet local scientists as they share their research and knowledge with hands-on activities and conversation. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; $13; $9.50 for seniors and ages 3-13. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu

Attractions

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

Portland Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community market fills the Portland State University campus with hundreds of vendors selling produce, baked goods, meats, cheese and seafood. Southwest Park Avenue, between Hall and Montgomery streets, Portland. 503-241-0032 or www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Portland Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24. More than 350 vendors sell a variety of art and handcrafted items in downtown Portland. Visitors can also stop by the market’s food booths or listen to live music. Southwest Ankeny Street and Naito Parkway, Portland. 503-222-6072 or www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com

Second Saturday at the Water Center, 1 to 3 p.m. This month’s theme is the world’s wacky weather, from cloud formations to hurricanes. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver; Free. 360-487-7111 or www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter

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

Magenta Improv Theater, 7:30 p.m. Magenta Theater presents a family-friendly comedy show done in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” The group takes suggestions from the audience to create skits. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $10. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com

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“(Still) Surrounded by Idiots,” 7:30 p.m. Sketch show discussing politics, religion, human idiocy and fishing. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“Theatersports,” 9:30 p.m. Two teams of performers compete in feats of spontaneity. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 7:30 p.m. Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $6. With all-plus dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. 360-573-5886 or www.happy-hoppers.com

Square dance with the Buzzin’ Bees, 7:30 p.m. Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; $6. Round dancing with cuer Debbie Combs; followed by mainstream square dancing with caller Bill Lundin. 360-833-0879 or betoops2000@frontier.com

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