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Go, Sunday: Recycled Arts Festival, Festival of Speed, Arts on the Mountain

The Columbian
Published: June 24, 2015, 12:00am
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Maryhill Festival of Speed features the world's best downhill skateboarders and street lugers in competition on the historic Maryhill Loops Road in Goldendale.
Maryhill Festival of Speed features the world's best downhill skateboarders and street lugers in competition on the historic Maryhill Loops Road in Goldendale. Photo by Jon Huey Photo Gallery

Concert

Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Portland School of Rock, 7 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $15 to $18 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Nightlife

“Blade Runner Ball” featuring Swahili, Talkative, 8:30 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $10, for 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

The Family Crest, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $12, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Son Lux, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $14, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Tom Grant Band and open jam session, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro, 801 Washington St., Vancouver; no cover. www.tomgrant.com

On stage

Eddie Izzard, 8 p.m. English comedian Eddie Izzard’s style of whimsical monologues, improvisation and physical comedy has earned him two Emmy Awards and two British Comedy Awards, and he has starred in multiple movies and television shows. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $56.50 to $76. 503-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Peacock in the Park, 2:30 p.m. This family-friendly variety show features live music, drag entertainers, dancers and more in a picnic atmosphere. The event is a fundraiser for LGBTQ student scholarships. Blankets or low sand chairs recommend. Washington Park amphitheater, 400 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland; free, donations encouraged. www.peacockinthepark.org

“Potted Potter,” 1 and 4 p.m. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $36.25 to $85.75; $30.75 to $80 for ages 12 and younger. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Dance

“Summer Splendors,” 4 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $30 to $60. www.nwdanceproject.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Theater

“HMS Pinafore,” presented by Mock’s Crest Productions. 2 p.m. 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.

Off the Rails Festival, presented by Third Rail Mentorship Company. 7:30 p.m. Action/Adventure Theater, 1050 S.E. Clinton St., Portland; $15. thirdrailrep.org

Out & about

Arts on the Mountain, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Science & Learning Center at Coldwater, Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center, Twosome Art Studio, Toutle Lake School, Mount St. Helens RV Park, and the Silver Lake Grange, State Route 504, Castle Rock. www.facebook.com/artsofthemountain. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Stay L.A. Rally, noon. Portland Trail Blazers fans will host an appreciation rally for player LaMarcus Aldrige, who will enter free agency July 1. The all-ages event features a message board for fans, music, prizes and a “Most Like L.A.” shot contest. Blitz Ladd, 2239 S.E. 11th Ave., Portland; free. www.facebook.com/events/687415968051790/

Fairs & festivals

Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival, 4 p.m. Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland; free to $65, $10 for ages 7 to 25. 503-294-6400 or www.cmnw.org. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lakewood Center for the Art, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; free, $5 suggested donation. www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday pages.

Maryhill Festival of Speed, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There is also a half pipe competition, music and autograph sessions. Maryhill Loops Road, US097, Goldendale; free. www.maryhillfestivalofspeed.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

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Portland International Beerfest, noon to 7 p.m. Holladay Park, Northeast Holladay Street and 11th Avenue, Portland; free, $20 to $35 for 21 and older. www.portland-beerfest.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Portland Jewish Film Festival, through June 28. Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $9.503-221-1156 or www.nwfilm.org/festivals/jewishfestival. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Recycled Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver; free. www.recycledartsfestival.com. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Museum

Superhero Celebration, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find your superpowers and join other caped crusaders for activities, a visit with the Portland Superhero Coalition and a puppet show. Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $10; $9 for seniors 55 and older and active military members; free for age 1 and younger. 503-223-6500 or www.portlandcm.org

Comedy

“Diabolical Experiments,” 7 p.m. Improv jam by local people. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $5. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Sunday Dances, 2 to 4 p.m. Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver; $1. 360-487-7050 or www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

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