Columbia Dance will showcase classic ballet and new works for the Spring Gala 2013. The company dancers will perform excerpts from “Coppélia,” along with contemporary ballet, modern dance and jazz choreography by artistic director Jan Hurst and guest choreographers, including company alumni Éowyn Emerald Barrett and Laura Branfield.
When: 2 and 7 tonight, and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Royal Durst Theatre, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, 101 Main St.
Admission: $15; $12 for children 12 and younger.
Telephone: 360-737-1922.
The performance is one of many options for getting out and about this weekend.
2. Art blooms in Battle Ground
The Battle Ground Art Alliance presents its 12th annual juried art show and sale, featuring work in media from traditional painting to fiber. Visitors can vote for the People’s Choice Award, participate in the silent art auction and enjoy music by Doug Smith and Judy Koch Smith at 5 p.m., during the artists reception and show awards.
When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St.
Admission: Free.
3. Travel over the rainbow
The Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy will present a musical production of “The Wizard of Oz.” When Dorothy Gale of Kansas is carried off by a tornado to a land over the rainbow, she and her dog Toto must find a way back home, with the help of the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion, while avoiding the Wicked Witch of the West. The production features a cast of students ages 13 and younger, directed by Noah Scott.
When: 2 and 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal.
Admission: $10, $8 for children 12 and younger.
Telephone: 360-975-1585.
Web: http://metropaa.org or http://mpaaoz-eorg.eventbrite.com
