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Go for Saturday, June 6: Vancouver USA Singers, Grand Floral Parade, Dragon Boat Race

The Columbian

Published: June 4, 2015, 12:00am

Clark Jazz Ensemble will perform at the fourth annual Big Band Bash held June 6, 2015, at Clark College. Photo by Jenny Shadley

Concerts

Clark College Big Band Bash, 7 p.m. The Clark College Jazz Ensemble, Clackamas Community College Jazz Ensemble, and Beacock Music Swing Band celebrate big band jazz and swing. Gaiser Hall Theater, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free. 360-992-2662 or www.clark.edu

Haley Johnsen, My Brothers and I, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $12 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Jazz trombonist John Moak, 5:50 p.m. A Jazz Vespers concert with a noted Northwest jazz musician, accompanied by the church ensemble. St. Luke’s – San Lucas Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free, donations encouraged. 360-696-0181 or www.stlukesvancouver.com

KINK on the Waterfront with Walk Off the Earth, Scars on 45, 5:30 p.m. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland; $25 through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com. www.rosefestival.org

Metropolitan Youth Symphony presents “MYShostakovich,” 7:30 p.m. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $17.50 to $33, $13.50 to $23.50 for students, $16.50 for seniors. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Polyroux Music Festival, 2 and 6 p.m. Opus School of Music presents artists and bands of Southwest Washington. Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $10. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Vancouver USA Singers and Clark College Chorale, 7:30 p.m. June 6; 3 p.m. June 7. The concert entitled “Celestial Voices” features classic and new melodies, from “Hymn to St. Cecelia” to “Good Night Dear Heart.” Prairie High School Auditorium, 11500 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $17 to $20, free for ages 12 and younger. www.vancouverusasingers.org

Nightlife

Abbey Roadster, 8 p.m. Irishtown Pub,11600 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-253-1479 or www.irishtownpub.com

Ari Hest, 7 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $17 to $20, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Gary Bennet 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.

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

Howie Day, 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

Hamilton Leithauser, 10 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $18 to $20, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

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

$intax, 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

Ty Curtis, 9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $12, 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.co

On stage

“The Bicycle Men,” 7:30 p.m. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $30.25 to $35.25. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Disaster Preparedness, 1 to 5 p.m. Learn how to prepare in case of major disasters, from earthquakes to flooding, from speaker Corey Fisher. Cherry Grove Friends Church, 9100 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground; free. 360-687-3159.

“Girls Rising” screening, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Camas High School chapter of Girls Learn International will host the documentary, rated PG-13, which follows nine girls from developing counties overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education. Camas High School Theater, 26900 S.E. 15th St., Camas; $5 suggested donation. http://chs.camas.wednet.edu

Improvisation Summit of Portland, 7 p.m. Disjecta, 8371 N. Interstate Ave., Portland; $15. www.creativemusicguild.org/isp-2015. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Dance

Columbia Dance School in Performance, 4 p.m. June 6; 3 p.m. June 7. An end-of-the-year celebration, showcasing the progress of every school dancer. Royal Durst Theatre, 3101 Main St., Vancouver; $12, $10 for seniors and students, $5 for ages 12 and younger. 360-737-1922 or www.columbiadance.org

“Cosmosis,” 2 and 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: friday page.

Theater

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through June 21. 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.

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“HMS Pinafore” presented by Mock’s Crest Productions. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays 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 http://college.up.edu/pfa. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Liar” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through June 21. 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.

“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.

“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.

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

Fire District 6 Annual Station Open House, noon to 4 p.m. Clark County Fire District 6 hosts a community event of fun and learning. Demonstrations include car extractions, K-9 units, Life Flight helicopter visits, an ambulance tour, and junior firefighter challenge. There will be free hot dogs and refreshments donated by community organizations. Hazel Dell Fire Station, 8800 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; free. 360-576-1195 or www.ccfd6.org

Dragon Boat Race, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6-7. The annual race features more than 80 different dragon boat teams as they race in four-team heats on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland; free. www.rosefestival.org

Historical Walking Tours, 9 to 10 a.m. “School Time Suburbia” starts at 31st and F streets. $7, reservation required. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

La Center Lions Fun 5K Walk/Run, 8:30 a.m. The second annual run/walk will benefit the jump-start backpack program at local schools. La Center Middle School Softball Field, 700 E. Fourth St., La Center; donations encouraged. http://lacenterlions.org/fun-5k-walkrun

Mount St. Helens Kids Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest hosts a free fishing event for kids ages 16 and younger, with fishing equipment, tackle and fish-cleaning provided. 1,500 rainbow trout will be waiting in Lake Merwin, along with storytelling, make-your-own volcano and crafts. Merwin Park, 299 Merwin Village Court, Ariel; free, $1 for parking. 360-449-7800 or www.fs.usda.gov/main/giffordpinchot

Oaks Park’s 110th Birthday, noon to 7 p.m. Celebrate Oaks Amusement Parks’s 110th birthday with rides, cake, balloons, entrainment and more. Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland; free, $8 for ride bracelet. 503-233-5777 or www.oakspark.com

Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual parade features all-floral floats, marching bands, equestrian groups plus other organizations, clubs and vintage vehicles. Memorial Coliseum to downtown Portland, $15 to $30 for reserved seating. www.rosefestival.org

Ridgefield’s Big Paddle, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A flotilla of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will set out for a two-hour tour of Lake River, exploring the confluence with the Columbia, along with stops at interpretive sites. There will also be community activities, a scavenger hunt, obstacle course, music and celebration of multiple anniversaries. Port of Ridgefield, 111 W. Division St., Ridgefield; free. www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us

Summer Diesel Train run, Noon and 2:30 p.m. June 6-7. 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

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

Heisman Trophy display, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oregon Historical Society and Oregon History Museum, 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; free. 503-222-1741 or www.ohs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Attractions

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

“Free Verse,” 8 p.m. Comedy inspired by live poetry readings. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Jon Lovitz, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $30 to $38, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 7:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, through June 20. 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