Go, Ideas for your weekend: ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ concert, marathon, Brew Fest

Our top 5 picks for entertainment this weekend

1. Just singin’

During the era of silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are Hollywood’s top couple. But behind the scenes, the pair can’t stand one another. Things get even more chaotic with the arrival of new “talking pictures,” and a talented young actress that catches Don’s eye. Journey Theater Arts Group brings the classic film “Singin’ in the Rain” to the stage. The production includes all the famous scenes and songs from the film, including an onstage rainstorm. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 and Feb. 26 and 27, 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 28, and 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at Ridgefield High School, 2724 S.E. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. Tickets are $14 to $18; $10 to $14 for seniors and youth; and $10 to $14 for the Feb. 20 performance. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org

2. All-American concert

Pianist Thomas Lauderdale, founder of Pink Martini, will join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for an all-American concert, with pieces by composers Aaron Copland and George Gershwin. Lauderdale will be performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Lauderdale and Pink Martini have performed on famous concert stages such as the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. They recently released a ninth album in collaboration with The von Trapps titled “Dream a Little Dream.” The concert will be at 3 p.m. Feb. 20 and 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Skyview High School Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $37 to $50; $32 for seniors; and $10 for students. 360-735-7278 or http://vancouversymphony.org

3. Spring into running

Run through rural neighborhoods and along the Salmon Creek Trail during the Hazel Dell Half Marathon. There also will be an 8K, or 4.9 mile, route, with all participants receiving a finisher medal. Race day registration opens at 7 a.m. Feb. 20, with a 8:30 a.m. start for the half-marathon and 9 a.m. start for the 8K from Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, 9301 N.E. Fifth Ave., Vancouver. Registration is $75 for the half-marathon, $55 for the 8K and $18 for ages 18 and younger. www.facebook.com/energyeventsNW

4. Kid-focused fun

KidFest and SportFest are designed to shake off winter doldrums and get families active. The festival features sports demonstrations, live stage performances, games, fun zones, laser tag, rock walls, familiar kids characters, a kid cooking competition and a performance by Daniel Seavey, a contestant on last season’s “American Idol.” There also will be vendor exhibits and local resources for families. The expo runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland. Admission is $5, $20 for a family pass and free for ages 3 and younger. 360-514-0767 or www.kidfestnw.com

5. Brews for a cause

The fourth annual Brew Fest for MS, hosted by MS Bike Team Road Kill, gives all event proceeds to the Oregon SW Washington Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Nine breweries — Mt. Tabor Brewing, Loowit Brewing, Heathen Brewing, West Highland Brewing, Beerded Brothers Brewing, Doomsday Brewing, Ghost Runners Brewery, Fortside Brewing and North Jetty Brewing — will be offering up beer tastings. Bike Clark County will be on hand for those who wish to donate bikes. The bike team is a group of volunteer cyclists of all levels who raise awareness and money for Multiple Sclerosis research. The brewfest runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 at Brickhouse, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $10 for those 21 and older, which includes a glass and tasting tickets. www.wearetrk.com/events/brew-fest-for-ms