Concerts
Battle Ground Public Schools Band Festival, 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. All middle and high school band programs in the school district will perform. Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St., Vancouver; free. www.battlegroundps.org/blog/middlehighschoolsperformatdistrictbandfestival
Clark College Chorale and Clark College Women’s Choral Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Featuring works from Spain, Japan and Iraq along with the Marylhurst Chamber Choir. Gaiser Hall, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free. 360-992-2245 or www.facebook.com/clarkcollegemusicdepartment
Coal Chamber, Filter, 7 p.m. Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $25 to $35. 503-224-8499 or www.roselandpdx.com
Nightlife
The Juliana Hatfield Three, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15, for ages 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com
The Lonesome Billies, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $10, for ages 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com
On stage
“Enter the Alluring World of Japanese Yukata Quilts,” 7 p.m. The Clark County Quilters host Patricia Belyea as a featured speaker, who will speak about her visits to Japan and the cotton yukata’s role in Japanese society. Vancouver Church of Christ, 9019 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver; $5. clarkcountyquilters.org/workshop_march.html
“Social Media’s Impact on Politics,” 3 to 4 p.m. Craig Brown, metro editor for The Columbian, will discuss the history of social media and its influence on campaigns and people’s perspectives. Clearwater Springs Assisted Living, 201 N.W. 78th St., Vancouver; free. 360-546-3344 or www.clearwaterspringsseniorliving.com
Theater
“Guys and Dolls” presented by Broadway in Portland. 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $34 to $74. 800-273-1530 or http://portland.broadway.com. For more details, see the go: tuesday page.
“The Invisible Hand” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 5. 11 a.m. March 25. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison, Portland; $25 for March 12; $41 to $49; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: tuesday page.
“Other Desert Cities” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 22; noon March 12, 19. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $36 to $69; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“Three Men on a Horse” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 12. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
“The Rocky Horror Show” presented by Clark College Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Decker Theatre, Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $15, $13 for seniors, $11 for students and alumni. 360-992-2815 or www.clarkbookstore.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.
Words
Elisa Albert, “After Birth,” with Robin Romm, 7:30 p.m. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com
Ghost Town Poetry, 7 p.m. with open mic. Featuring Tommy Gaffney, author of two collection of poetry and prose, one of which was nominated for the Oregon Book Award. Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver; www.printedmattervancouver.com
Lois Leveen, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Portland writer Lois Leveen talks about her new novel, “Juliet’s Nurse,” about life, loss and love in 14th century Italy. Three Creek Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver; free. 360-906-4790.
Mark Adams, “Meet Me in Atlantis: My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com
Fairs & festivals
POW Film Festival, March 12-15. The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival features the work of more than 60 women directors from around the globe. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland; $8 to $10, $40 for festival pass. www.powfest.com
Museums
Imaginings of Flight Lecture, 6:30 p.m. Cameron Smith of Portland State University will present “Designs on Personal Space Exploration,” featuring his own space craft and space suit designs. Tex Rankin Theater, Pearson Air Museum, 1501 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; free. go.usa.gov/JQGP
Comedy
Chris Gethard, 8 p.m. March 12, 7:30 and 10 p.m. March 13-14. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $32, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland
Dancing
Scottish country dance lessons, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Clark County Family YMCA, 11324 N.E. 51st Circle, Vancouver; $5. No partner or special clothing needed; all experience levels welcome. 360-798-3388 or www.rscds-swws.org
