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Go, Saturday: Gideon Freudmann, cellist; Quilt Show; OMSI Star Party

The Columbian
Published: March 25, 2015, 12:00am
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Cello innovator Gideon Freudmann will perform March 28, 2015, at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield.
Cello innovator Gideon Freudmann will perform March 28, 2015, at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield. Photo Gallery

Concerts

Datsik, 7 p.m. Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $15 to $25 for ages 18 and older, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 971-230-0033 or www.roselandpdx.com

Brian Oberlin and Gideon Freudmann, 7:30 p.m. Old Liberty Theatre, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $15. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Joe Pug, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $13 to $15 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

“Vancouver USA Singers Off to Broadway,” 7:30 p.m. March 28; 3 p.m. March 29. A concert featuring classic show tunes performed by scholarship winner Hadara (Haddi) Meyer of Mountain View High School, soloists, ensembles and the entire choir. Prairie High School Auditorium, 11500 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $17 to $20, free for ages 12 and younger. www.vancouverusasingers.org

Metalachi, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $15 for ages 21 and older, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Nightlife

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

Andy Stokes, 9 p.m. Byno’s Roadhouse, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-314-4833 or www.bynosroadhouse.com

Bart Hafeman and Berahmand, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15, for ages 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

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

Cronin Tierney Band, 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

Moon Duo, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $12 to $14, for ages 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

The Patrick Lamb Band, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12 to $15. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Quantic, 9 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $12, for ages 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

On stage

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 former congressman Barney Frank, comedian Ian Karmel and singer-songwriter Joe Pug. Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $20 to $35. 503-764-4131 or www.livewireradio.org

“My Life as a Cleveland Indian,” 2 to 4 p.m. Journalist Jacqueline Keeler will share her story of women activism as one of the founding members of Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry. Part of the Clark County Historical Museum’s 9th annual Women’s History Month program. Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $15. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org/9th-womens-history-program

Spring Fashion Show, 7 p.m. Lily Atelier and Arktana Shoes will present a spring fashion show in downtown Camas, with proceeds benefiting the JWR Boys and Girls Club. Birch Street and Fourth Avenue, Camas; $45 to $50. 360-834-9215 or www.facebook.com/LilyAtelier

Storm City Roller Derby, 6 p.m. Vancouver’s roller derby team will show off its two home teams, the Misfits of Mutiny and Shock Treatment, by pitting them against one another. Bring a children’s book to donate for the Children’s Center. Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; $10 to $12, free for ages 5 and younger. $6 for parking. www.stormcityrollergirls.com

Dance

Shen Yun Performing Arts, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $60 to $180. 888-974-3698 or www.shenyun.com/portland. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Theater

“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.

“Schoolhouse Rock Live!” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. On the eve of his first day of school, a nerve-wracked schoolteacher decides to inspire his students with catchy educational songs, from “Conjunction Junction” to “I’m Just a Bill.” March 28-April 26; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $28; $15 to $24 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org

“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.

“The People’s Republic of Portland” presented by Portland Center Stage. Recommended for ages 14 and older. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through April 19. Ellyn Bye Studio at the Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW Eleventh Ave., Portland; $40 to $55; $25 for students and youth. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

Words

Former congressman Barney Frank, “Frank,” 4 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Out & about

Alpacapalooza, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29. Hundreds of alpacas will compete for ribbons in the show ring, mostly based on alpacas’ fleece. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the alpacas and learn about the different uses of alpaca hair. Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; free, $7 for parking. alpacapalooza.com

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Beeping Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to noon. Children and youth who are blind or visually impaired can hunt for beeping Easter eggs, along with learning about beep baseball and tandem cycling, hosted by Northwest Association for Blind Athletes. Washington State School for the Blind, 2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver; free. 360-448-7254 or www.nwaba.org

Better Living Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 28-29. The show highlights sustainable ways to improve your lifestyle, home and garden and health, with local vendors, seminars and demonstrations. Portland Expo Center, 2060 Marine Drive, Portland; free, $8 for parking. www.betterlivingshow.org

Easter Eggstravaganza, noon to 4 p.m. Westfield Vancouver hosts its annual Easter event with a fun zone, a visit with the Easter Bunny, crafts and carnival games. Westfield Vancouver, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver; free. 360-892-6255 or www.westfield.com/vancouver

GPAA Gold and Treasure Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28-29. Visitors can learn about panning for gold with educational seminars, vendors, and special appearances. Bring nonperishable food and pet food to benefit the Battle Ground Meals on Wheels and Second Change Humane Society. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland; $10, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-695-3215 or www.goldprospectors.org

Louis Bloch Park Celebration, 4:30 p.m. Celebrating its 75 year anniversary, the baseball field and park will kick off the season with a home run derby, opening ceremony and a showcase of the new scoreboard and field lights. On Joy Street, between Second and Third avenues, Camas; free. www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=cwbaberuth

11th annual Prom Gown Giveaway, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29. Abby’s Closet will open its salon to high school students to help them find the perfect gown. Oregon Convention Center, 777 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland; free, high school student ID required. www.abbyscloset.org/prom-gown-giveaway

St. John Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. St. John Lutheran Church hosts an egg hunt followed by a light lunch. Koinonia Hall, St. John Lutheran Church, 1105 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver; free. 360-573-1461 or stjohnlc.wordpress.com

Museums

OMSI Star Party, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the vernal equinox with the Rose City and Vancouver Sidewalk astronomers. View stars and celestial objects through telescopes. 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

Tenth Annual Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28; Noon to 5 p.m. March 29. The annual quilt show will take place at two locations this year. Fabric artists will share their craft with quilts on display and demonstrations at the Mountain Valley Grange. At the historical museum, Roberta Peterson’s collection of quilts will be on display, with appearances by Peterson at 1 p.m. both days. Mountain Valley Grange, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave.; North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy; Donations accepted. 360-247-5800 or www.lewisriver.com/amboy/museum

Attractions

Oregon Camellia Society Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28-29. The camellia blooms from midwinter to early summer, with hundreds of varieties on display in this informal show. 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

Pittock Mansion Behind the Scenes tour, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. A guided tour of the mansion’s nonpublic areas, from underground hallways to the servants’ stair and the home’s third floor. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland; $19, 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

Vancouver Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, March 21 through Nov. 1. More than 175 regional vendors participate throughout the season, offering offers locally grown produce, baked goods, flowers, food and crafts. Sixth and Esther streets, downtown Vancouver; 360-737-8298 or www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com

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

Natasha Leggero, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $20 to $33, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland “(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

Silver Stars Square Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; $6. Plus dancing at 7 p.m. and mainstream dances from 8 to 10 p.m. 360-600-1804 or www.silverstarssquaredance.org

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