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Go, Saturday: Rita Coolidge, Living History Performance, Craft Winefest

The Columbian
Published: June 10, 2015, 12:00am

Concerts

Laura Gibson, 8 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $15 to $18. 503-222-2031 or www.theoldchurch.org

Rita Coolidge, 7:30 p.m. The Grammy Award-winning singer will perform a variety of pieces from the Great American Songbook. Camas High School Theatre, 26900 S.E. 15th St., Camas; $25. 360-906-0441 or www.bravoconcerts.com

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents “ABBAQueen: A Royal Celebration,” 7 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $15 to $48. 503-226-2588 or www.pdxgmc.org

“Spring into Summer,” 7:30 p.m. The Clark College Concert Choir and Concert Band will perform. O’Connell Sports Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free. 360-992-2662 or www.clark.edu

Nightlife

Abbey Roadster, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mazza’s Club, 3728 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland; $8. 503-719-7980 or www.mazzasclub.com

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

Blue Light Band, 8:30 p.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

La Famillia, with Jacob Merlin and Sarah Billings, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $10. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

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

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

School of Rock, 2 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Sell the Farm, 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

World Party, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $23 to $25, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

On stage

Living History Performance, 5:30 p.m. grounds open, 7 p.m. Chief Tsungani and the Lelooska Family dancers bring to life First Nations culture through Northwest Coast masks, song, dance and folktales, told in the glow of firelight. Reservations required. Lelooska Foundation, 165 Merwin Village Road, Ariel; $12, $8 for ages 12 and younger. 360-225-9522 or www.lelooska.org

Spring Art Talks, 5 p.m. Artist Sharri LaPierre will explore and demonstrate the intricacies of printmaking, with guest welcome to try monotype printmaking. North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-693-1840 or www.northbankartistsgallery.com

Storm City Roller Girls, 6 p.m. Vancouver Storm City Roller Girls will take on the Emerald City Roller Girls or Eugene, Ore. 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

“JAG,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 13; 4 p.m. June 14. A performance of BodyVox’s Junior Artists Generator, which helps promote the next generation of dancers and choreographers. BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 N.W. 17th Ave., Portland; $20. 503-229-0627 or www.bodyvox.com

Northwest Classical Ballet, 2 and 7 p.m. The performing company presents its Spring Overture, a mix of classical and contemporary ballet. Featuring “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and three other pieces choreographed by artistic director Maricar Drilon, and four works by guest choreographers. Union High School Auditorium, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas; $15. springoverture15.bpt.me

Theater

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. Continues 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.

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

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“The Liar,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 21. 2 p.m. June 20. 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. 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. 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.

“Rose Colored Glass,” presented by Magenta Theater Company. 7:30 p.m. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $15 to $18. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

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

Get Outdoors Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Encouraging everyone to explore public parks, forests and other lands through a variety of activities. Smokey Bear, Ranger Rick and Woodsy Owl will greet visitors, and the historic fur trader encampment will run throughout the day. There will be obstacle courses, archery, climbing walls, fishing and more for visitors to try. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; free. www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org

The Rose Cup Races, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland; $5 for Friday, $8 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday, $20 to $25 for 3 day ticket. www.rosefestival.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Run Like a Girl for Second Step Housing, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start. The fourth annual race features 10K and 5K routes, along with a kids run, starting near the Pearson Air Museum. Costumes are encouraged, and participation is opened to all. Proceeds benefit the fight against homelessness in Clark County. Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $35 to $40, free for children. secondstephousing.org/rlag2015

Fairs & festivals

Camtown Youth Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The thirteenth annual festival aimed at youths features a variety of games, activities and entertainment. There will be the annual art show, kids’ flea market and demonstrations. Crown Park, Northeast 15th and Everett streets, Camas; free. 360-834-5307 or www.ci.camas.wa.us

The Craft Winefest of Vancouver, noon to 10 p.m. Esther Short Park, 414 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; $16 to $20 for ages 21 and older, which includes entrance to all three days, $50 to $55 for VIP. www.thecraftwinefest.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Portland Fruit Beer Festival, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burnside Brewing Company, 701 E. Burnside, Portland; $20 for tasting. www.fruitbeerfest.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Portland Pride Festival, noon to 6 p.m. June 13-14. A weekend celebration of the LGBTQ community with exhibitors, vendors, performances and the annual Pride Parade, which starts at 11 a.m. June 14 from Burnside and Northwest Park Avenue and ends at the festival. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland; $7 suggested donation. pridenw.org

Museums

Historical Walking Tours, 9 to 10 a.m. “Sacred Suburbia,” starts at 31st and F streets. $7, reservation required. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org

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

Naturalist Led Hike, 8 a.m. Join a birding hike on the Kiwa Trail on the River S Unit, starting at the trailhead. The hike 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

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

“Mixed Match,” 10 p.m. Guest improv groups join the Brody ensemble. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Todd Glass, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $31, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“Two Houses,” 8 p.m. Two families meet, collide and improv around a couple about to be engaged. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Silver Stars Square Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays through June 27, 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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