Go: Drumming, Magic and Science

1. Drums of spring

Portland company Unit Souzou will explore the art of taiko, or Japanese drumming, and contemporary takes on Japanese folk dances in “Insatiable.” The performers use drumming, choreography and singing to look at life’s eternal desires, its reoccurring cycles and universal experience. This will be a Washington State University Vancouver Spring Marquee Diversity Event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the performance begins at 7 p.m. March 29 in the Firstenburg Student Commons, WSUV, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Admission is free, seating is limited. 360-546-9182 or events.vancouver.wsu.edu/insatiable-unit-souzou

2. A dash of magic

It’s another show at the local magic shop with two performances by Carey Heim. He has been performing magic for more than 30 years, including performances at corporate and private events across the country. Heim is also know for being a mentor to magicians in the Northwest. Heim will perform at 3 and 6 p.m. March 26 at Dave’s Killer Magic Shop, 1707 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15. 360-448-9022 or killermagicshop.com

3. Food and drink fling

Portland Spring Beer and Wine Fest highlights more than 150 local beers, wines, spirits, and culinary foodmakers from across the region. Participants include Washougal’s 54? 40′ Brewing Co. and Ridgefield’s Koi Pond Cellars and Gouger Cellars. The will also be evening musical performances and free admission for the first 500 attendees on Friday. The food festival is open noon to 10 p.m. March 25 and 26 at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. Admission is $10 for two days, free for ages 12 and younger, plus $6 to $8 for a tasting glass and $1 for tasting token. www.springbeerandwinefest.com

4. Workers in love

Prairie High School presents a musical that adds comedy to labor relations in America in “The Pajama Game.” The workers at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory want a raise and the workers’ union is threatening a strike. But Sid, the new factory superintendent, falls in love with Babe, leader of the union’s grievance committee. The production begins at 7 p.m. March 25, March 31, April 1 and 2, plus 2 p.m. March 26 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $12, $8 for seniors and $6 for students. greateventseats.com/battleground

5. Science inspired

With the series Science on Screen, the science of movies will be brought to life, as speakers use a film as a jumping-off point for current scientific research or advances. In “Another Earth,” rated PG-13, on the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth in the solar system, the paths of a young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident. University of Oregon professor Jim Brau will speak about the science of parallel universes and the search for extrasolar planets. The film and lecture will be 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 29 at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland. Tickets are $7. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu