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Go, Saturday: Clark County Winery tour, Dragonboat races

The Columbian
Published: May 19, 2015, 5:00pm

Concerts

45th Parallel presents the Florestan Trio, 7:30 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $25, $20 for students and seniors. 503-222-2031 or www.theoldchurch.org

Heathen Tap Takeover, 1 to 8 p.m., music at 6 p.m. The Heathen Brewery will showcase six of its best beers, with performances by El Diablitos and The Strange Tones. Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $10, 21 and older. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Nightlife

Astro Tan, 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

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

Casey Neill and the Norway Rats, 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

Garry Bennett and the Coat-Tail Riders, 8:30 p.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Hutch and Kathy, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $13 to $15, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Moulton Falls Winery Anniversary Party featuring the Benign Band, 4 p.m., and Mark Hanson and Greta Pederson, 6 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com

Paul Creighton Project, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $11 to $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

On stage

Spring Art Talks, 3 p.m. Danielle Villegas will show her short films “Dos Almas” and “In Between: One Body, Two Spirits, Third Gender,” followed by a discussion on filmmaking. North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-693-1840 or www.northbankartistsgallery.com

Dance

“Cosmosis,” 7:30 p.m. BodyVox Dance Center, 12001 N.W. 17th Ave., Portland; $25 to $64. 503-229-0627 or www.bodyvox.com. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Portland Ballet Spring Concert, 3:30 and 7 p.m. The 3:30 p.m. performance is the annual academy showcase. Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $25, $10 for youth. www.theportlandballet.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Theater

“4000 Miles,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $41 to $56; $25 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“bobrauschenbergamerica,” presented by Clark College Drama. 7:30 p.m. Decker Theatre, Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $13, $11 for seniors, $9 for students. www.clarkbookstore.com/site_theatre.asp. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through June 7. The Playhouse, 602 NE 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 Lion,” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through June 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Little Mermaid,” presented by NW Children’s Theater and School. Noon and 4 p.m. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $18 to $23, $13 to $19. 503-222-4480 or www.nwcts.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mame,” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Phantom of the Opera,” presented by Broadway in Portland. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $41.75 to $124.85. 800-273-1530 or http://portland.broadway.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Ramona Quimby,” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. The imaginative Ramona Quimby lives on Klickitat Street in Northeast Portland with her parents and big sister, Beezus. Now a third-grader, Ramona discovers big changes happening at home and school. Through May 31; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30; $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org

“Seussical — Theater for Young Audiences,” presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. 3 p.m. Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver; $12 to $15, $10 to $13 for young and seniors. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

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

Out & about

Memorial Day Weekend Train, noon and 2:30 p.m. May 23-25. 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; $16, $15 for seniors, $11 for ages 5 to 12; $9 for ages 2 to 4 and free for ages 1 and younger. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.com

Memorial Day Weekend Spring Release Wine Tour, noon to 6 p.m. May 23-25. Clark County wineries will be showcasing newly aged wines, fit for summer. Check each winery for specific tasting hours and fees. Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Vancouver and Yacolt; tasting fees may apply. www.clarkcountywine.com

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Paddle for Life Dragonboat Races, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23-24. Grab a team of at least 10 paddlers and participate in a dragon boat race, for ages 13 and older. Or cheer on the racers from shore, with local food and beer vendors on site. Proceeds benefit the the disabled veterans water sports program. No experience needed. Vancouver Lake Park, 6801 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver; $800 for novice team; $400 to $700 for club teams. www.paddleforlife.org

Fairs & festivals

Portland Rose Festival CityFair, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland; $7, free for ages 6 and younger and military members. www.rosefestival.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Museums

OMSI Star Party, 8 p.m. Weather permitting, gaze upon the planets with the Rose City and Vancouver Sidewalk astronomers, with telescopes for attendees. Check website for any weather-related cancellations. 9 p.m. June 20: Summer Solstice Celebration. Rooster Rock State Park, Exit 25, Interstate 84, Corbett, Ore.; free, $5 for park fee. www.omsi.edu/starparties

Attractions

Bonsai Society of Portland, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23-24. An annual exhibition of bonsai, featuring coniferous, deciduous, fruiting and flowering trees, along with live demonstrations. 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

Naturalist Led Hikes, 8 a.m. Join a birding hike on the Kiwa Trail on the River S Unit, starting at the trailhead. Hikes last three hours, limited space available. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, 28908 N.W. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $3 per car. 360-887-4106 or www.fws.gov/refuge/Ridgefield

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

“Bats in the Belfry,” 8 p.m. An improvised show exploring mental health. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students. 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

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

“Theatersports,” 10 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. 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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