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Go for Saturday, May 9: Bobby Torres Ensemble, “The 1940s Radio Hour,” Mother’s Day Plant Sale

The Columbian

Published: May 6, 2015, 5:00pm

Nhu Rakoz, with her son, Edward, 4, pulls a wagon at the Mother's Day plant sale at the Heritage Farm on Sunday. The event is sponsored by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County.

Concerts

Classical Performers of Holland, 7:30 p.m. Winners of Prinses Christina Concours competition. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1716 N.W. Davis St., Portland; $10, $3 for students. www.portlanddutch.com

“Down By the Riverside,” 7 p.m. Selections of old-time, mountain and folk music will be performed by Thomas Rheingans and the Ensemble. Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free, donations will benefit Friends of the Carpenter. 360-892-2421 or www.millplainumc.org

The Portland Percussion Group presents “Nothing With Wheels,” 2 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $10 for seniors. 503-222-2031 or www.theoldchurch.org

“Sax and the Symphony,” 7:30 p.m. May 9-10; 8 p.m. May 11. Featuring saxophonist James Carter with the Oregon Symphony. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $28 to $99. 503-228-1353 or www.orsymphony.org

Nightlife

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

Bobby Torres Ensemble, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

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

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

On stage

Living History Performance, 7 p.m.; grounds open 5:30 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

“Show Boat,” 7:30 p.m. May 9. Portland Opera brings a classic of musical theater to life. Aboard a Mississippi River show boat, over his wife’s objections, Cap’n Andy Hawks turns his daughter Magnolia into a star. But Magnolia only has eyes for the new leading man, Gaylord Ravenal. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $31.60 to $266.75. 503-797-9619 or www.portlandopera.com

“Varekai” from Cirque Du Soleil, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Winning Way, Portland; $25 to $150, $13 for parking. 503-235-8771 or www.rosequarter.com. For more details, see go: friday page.

Dance

“X-Posed,” 7:30 p.m. Polaris Studio Theatre, 1501 S.W. Tayor St., Portland; $25, $20 for children or seniors, $17.50 for military or disability. 503-380-5472 or www.polarisdance.org. For more details, see go: friday page.

Theater

21st One Act Festival presented by Vancouver Community Theater. 2 and 7 p.m. May 9. Manor Grange, 17901 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground; $7, $5 for seniors and children. 360-892-4292. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The 1940s Radio Hour” presented by Battle Ground High School. 7 p.m. The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground; $10, $5 for students and seniors. 360-885-6550 or https://payments.battlegroundps.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“4000 Miles” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through May 24. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $41 to $56; $25 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Addams Family” presented by Heritage High School. 1:30 and 7 p.m. Heritage High School, 7825 N.E. 130th Ave., Vancouver; $8, $6 for students, seniors and children 12 and younger. 360-604-3400. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“bobrauschenbergamerica” presented by Clark College Drama. 7:30 p.m. Decker Theatre, Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $13, $11 for seniors, $9 for students. www.clarkbookstore.com/site_theatre.asp. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“On Golden Pond” presented by Love Street Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland; $13 to $16. 360-907-9996 or www.lovestreetplayhouse.com. 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 NW Eleventh 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.

“The Little Mermaid” presented by NW Children’s Theater and School. Noon and 4 p.m. Saturdays through May 25. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $18 to $23, $13 to $19. 503-222-4480 or www.nwcts.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

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“Little Mermaid Jr.” presented by Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Brunish Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $13.25 to $15.25. 800-273-1530 or www.metropaa.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Little Shop of Horrors” presented by Hockinson High School Theatre Company. Recommended for older children. 7 p.m. Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie; $10, $8 for seniors, students and ages 12 and younger. 360-448-6400 or www.hocksd.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.

“Mary Poppins” presented by Mountain View High School. 1 and 7 p.m. Mountain View High School, 1500 S.E. Blairmont Drive, Vancouver; $10, $8 for students, seniors and ages 12 and younger. 360-604-6100 or http://evergreenps.org/high-schools/mountain-view. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Noises Off” presented by La Center High School Drama Class. 7:30 p.m. La Center High School, 725 N.E. Highland Ave., La Center; $6, $5 for students. 360-263-1700 or www.lchsart.com/drama. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Ramona Quimby” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. The imaginative Ramona Quimby lives on Klickitat Street in northeast Portland with her parents and big sister Beezus. Now a third-grader, Ramona discovers big changes happening at home and school. May 9 through 31; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30; $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org

“Suite Surrender” presented by Washougal High School’s Panther Players. 7 p.m. Washburn Auditorium, Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal; $5, $4 for students. 360-954-3136. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Out & about

Camas Plant and Garden Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 18th annual fair features plants, trees and flowers along with garden art, supplies, bird feeders, vegetable starts and hanging baskets. There will be a kids zone, a petting zoo and live music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit educational scholarships for local women. Downtown Camas, N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas; free. www.cwplantfair.org

Crafty Wonderland’s Super Colossal Spring Sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 200 vendors of handmade goods will offer a variety of arts and craft items. Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland; free. http://craftywonderland.com

Drink This! 4 to 9 p.m. A celebration of artisan beverages and their makers in downtown Vancouver. This self-guided tour features beer, wine, coffee, tea, spirits and soda tastings, with a chance to talk with their makers. Downtown Vancouver, www.drinkthisvancouver.com

Great Strides 5K Walk for Cystic Fibrosis, 10 a.m. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraising event features a 5K walk, children’s activities, food and festivities. Esther Short Park, 415 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; by donation. http://fightcf.cff.org

Master Gardeners Foundation Mother’s Day Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10. Hanging flower baskets, ornamental trees, vegetable, fruit and herbs, house plants and garden art will be for sale, along with the Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society. 78th Street Heritage Farm Greenhouse, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. www.mgfcc.com

Mother’s Day Train, Noon and 2:30 p.m. May 9-10. 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

A Reason to Run, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start. This 5K run/walk will travel parallel to the Columbia River, with proceeds benefiting McLoughlin Middle School, Open House Ministries and Clark County Food Bank. There will also be a half-mile kids run and children’s activities, games and crafts. Marine Park, Southeast Marine Park Way and Columbia Way, Vancouver; $30, free for children’s run, donations of canned food encouraged. www.a-reason-to-run.org

St. Johns Bizarre, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The ninth annual community celebration features the 51st annual St. Johns Parade, craft fair, music by local performers, games and activities. North Lombard and Philadelphia Avenue, Portland; free. http://stjohnsbizarre.com

Fairs & festivals

Bridgetown Comedy Festival, through May 10. Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E. Burnside St.; Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St.; Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Rotture, 315 S.E. Third Ave., Portland; $99 to $124 for passes for ages 21 and older. www.bridgetowncomedy.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Museums

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

Lilac Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through May 10. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland; $3, free for ages 12 and younger. www.lilacgardens.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Ohara Ikebana Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 9-10. Members of the Seattle chapter of the Ohara school of flower-arranging will showcase their work in the Garden Pavilion. Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland; $9.50; $7.75 seniors and college students; $6.75 for ages 6-17; free for children 5 and younger. 503-223-1321 or www.japanesegarden.com

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

Second Saturday at the Water Center, 1 to 3 p.m. This month’s theme celebrates Public Works Week, exploring the tasks that the city’s public works department takes on. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver; Free. 360-487-7111 or www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter

Comedy

“Bats in the Belfry,” 8 p.m. An improvised show exploring mental health. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Bryan Callen, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $20 to $32, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

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

Magenta Improv Theater, 7:30 p.m. Magenta Theater presents a family-friendly comedy show done in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” The group takes suggestions from the audience to create skits. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $10. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com

“Theatersports,” 10 p.m. Two teams of performers compete in feats of spontaneity. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

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