Go, Saturday: ‘Seussical,’ Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Endangered Species Day

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents “Audience Choice,” 3 p.m. May 16; 7 p.m. May 17. Featuring clarinetists Juanjo and Tolo Mercadal in a concerto. Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver; $35 to $50; $30 for seniors, $10 for students. 360-735-7278 or www.vancouversymphony.org

Nightlife

Chris Carpenter, 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

The Curtis Salgado Band, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $20 to $25. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

David Torn, 7 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $15 to $17, for ages 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

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

New American Classics, 7 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $25 to $30, $10 for students, $20 for seniors, for ages 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

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

Steelhorse, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15, for ages 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

“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. 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. 2 and 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.

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” presented by Portland Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through June 7. The Playhouse, 602 NE 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.

“On Golden Pond” presented by Love Street Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. Love Street Playhouse, 126 Love 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 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.

“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.

“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. 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 evergreenps.org/high-schools/mountain-view. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Phantom of the Opera” presented by Broadway in Portland. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditiorum, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $41.75 to $124.85. 800-273-1530 or portland.broadway.com. 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. Through May 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

“Seussical — Theater for Young Audiences” presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. 7 p.m. Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver; $10 to $13. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Out & about

Discover the Dinosaurs, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 16; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 17. A touring exhibit of 40 animatronic and static dinosaur replicas, along with a dino dig, coloring station, scavenger hunt, rides and more. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland; $20, $18 to $25 for children ages 2 to 12; $18 for seniors, extra fees for some activities, $8 for parking. www.discoverthedinosaurs.com

Dozer Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 and 17. The event that puts children of all ages in charge of heavy construction equipment in a dirt pile. Participants can drive dozers, excavators and dump trucks with a professional operator, with proceeds benefiting children’s charities. Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; $10 to $13, $8 to $11 for seniors and ages 2 to 12, $6 for parking. vancouver.dozerday.org

51st annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands, 10:30 a.m. Head to the “Wild, Wild West” with this year’s parade theme, featuring retired Clark County Sheriff Garry Lucas as the Grand Marshal. Middle asnd high school marching bands from near and far will walk along Highway 99, along with floats, organizations and clubs participating. The Lion’s Club will be hosting its pancake breakfast before the parade, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Fire District 6, Station 61, 8800 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. www.facebook.com/HazelDellParade

Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A reception to meet the artists and awards ceremony runs 6 to 8 p.m. H. H. Hall Building, 10000 N.E. Seventh Ave., Vancouver; free. www.societyofwashingtonartists.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Stevenson to Carson Ridge Run, 9 a.m. start. The ninth annual 16K run starts from the Skamania County Fairgrounds and finishes at Backwoods Brewing in Carson, with a post-race celebration. Proceeds benefit the running club scholarship fund. Skamania County Fairgrounds, 650 S.W. Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson; $25. 509-427-3980 or www.columbiagorgerunningclub.com

Walk to Cure Arthritis, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start. Participate in a 1-mile or 3-mile course as part of a race to increase awareness and raise fund to find a cure for arthritis. There will also be a health fair, music and a kids zone. Esther Short Park, 415 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; donations encouraged. www.vancouverwalktocurearthritis.org

Museums

EurekaFest, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A one-day celebration of invention, creativity and problem-solving with design challenges for all ages, projects by young inventors and more. 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

Mobile Hot Shop at Maryhill, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maryhill Museum, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale; free, museum admission: $9, $8 for seniors, $3 for youth 7-18, free for ages 6 and younger. 509-773-3733 or www.maryhillmuseum.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Spring Craft Artistry Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16-17. A variety of gift and home decor items from 15 local artisans will be on display, with some of the proceeds benefiting the museum. North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy; Donations accepted. 360-247-5800 or lewisriver.com/amboy/museum

Two Rivers Heritage Museum Plant Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Native Camas lilies, perennials and more will for sale, with the funds going to support the museum. Two River Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan St., Washougal; museum admission is $3, $2 for seniors. 360-835-8742 or www.2rhm.com

Attractions

Chado, the Way of Tea, 1 and 2 p.m. A traditional tea ceremony presentation. 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

Endangered Species Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about protecting endangered wildlife through exhibits and animal enrichment throughout the day. Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $11.50; $10 for ages 65 and older; $8.50 for ages 3-11. Free for ages 2 and younger. 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org

“Mount St. Helens 35 Years Later,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 16; 11:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 17; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 18. Commemorating the 1980 volcanic eruption, the Mount St. Helens Institute will host a science education day May 16 at Johnston Ridge Observatory. Eyewitness stories and accounts will be shared May 17. The 35th anniversary will feature the commemoration, scientists sharing their discoveries since the eruption and demonstrations May 18. Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center, 19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle; free. www.mshslc.org or www.fs.usda.gov/mountsthelens

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

“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

Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 7:30 p.m. 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