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Go, ideas for your weekend: ballet, space exhibit, steam train, cheers

The Columbian
Published: June 17, 2016, 6:10am

1. En pointe

See how the familiar story of “Cinderella” translates to ballet during Northwest Classical Ballet’s Spring Overture. The production will include movements from “Cinderella,” along with “Under the Moonlight” and other new dance works, for a mix of classical and contemporary ballet. Joining the dancers will be company alum Derek Drilon, who performs professionally with the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. Performances begin at 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 18 at the Union High School Performing Arts Center, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Tickets are $15. 888-487-7454 or http://springoverture16.bpt.me

2. In space

Learn what it takes to survive in space with the new exhibition “Journey to Space: The Exhibition” opening June 18 at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland. The interactive exhibit will let visitors experience life as an astronaut on the International Space Station, including a full scale Destiny Lab, the station’s primary research facility. Try operating a robotic arm, work in space gloves or see the effects of radiation. The exhibition runs through January. OMSI is open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Sundays. Tickets are $13.50; $9.50 for seniors and ages 3-13; and $2 on the first Sunday of each month. There are additional costs for Empirical Theater films, submarine tours, laser light and planetarium shows. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu

3. Classic touch

The Touchmark Classic Car Show will feature hundreds of car enthusiasts to the retirement community, along with music and more. There also will be a barbecue lunch available for a donation, with proceeds benefiting the local Meals on Wheels People. The show will include a 1954 Buick Skylark convertible, a 1951 Chevrolet Suburban and a 1956 Chevrolet Nomad. The show runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18 at Touchmark at Fairway Village, 2911 S.E. Village Loop, Vancouver. To register a car, contact Kellie Wagnild at 360-254-2866. www.touchmarkvancouver.com

4. Steam on

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will operate the 1929 steam locomotive during Father’s Day Weekend, carrying passengers on a 13-mile round trip through North Clark County, including crossing the Lewis River, a stop to see Yacolt Falls and traveling through a 330-foot tunnel. Reservations recommended. The train leaves at noon and 2:30 p.m. June 18 and 19 from the station, Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Tickets are $20; $19 for seniors; $15 for ages 5 to 12; $14 for ages 2 to 4; and free for children under 2. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.com

5. Beers and cheers

Looking to just cheer on the marathon runners this weekend? The Summer Brewfest may be your perfect rooting spot. Held in conjunction with the Vancouver USA Marathon festivities, this three-day beer festival features more than 20 breweries, including many breweries from Clark County’s growing craft beer scene. The brewfest will host a canned food drive for Share; brink two cans of food and save $2 on admission. The Summer Brewfest runs 3 to 10 p.m. June 17; noon to 10 p.m. June 18 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 at Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver. Admission is $25 to $35 for those 21 and older, with $5 to $20 for additional tasting tokens. http://energyevents.com/summerbrewfest

6. Over the rainbow

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra hosts a night at the movies with a screening of the classic film “The Wizard of Oz,” complete with ice cream, popcorn and soda. All proceeds benefit the symphony’s educational outreach programs. The film night will be held at 7 p.m. June 22 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $20. 360-735-7278 or www.vancouversymphony.org

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