Save the Date: Kick off dog days of summer with music, rodeo, the 4th

Country music fans can still snag tickets for some summer music melodies. Country music superstar Brad Paisley will perform at 7 p.m. June 29 at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater in support of his latest album, “Love and War.” He will be joined by Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell as opening acts. Tickets are $33 to $62.75 through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com. Fans can also get to the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater, 17200 N.E. Delfel Road in Ridgefield, by shuttle, with a service leaving the Salmon Creek Park and Ride, 1112 N.E. 136th St., Vancouver, every 15 minutes starting 90 minutes before the show. Round trip service is $5. www.sunlightsupplyamphitheater.com/directions-parking.html

The annual Vancouver Rodeo features more than 400 cowboys and cowgirls competing in speed and rough-stock events, including barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. The popular mutton bustin’ event features young riders trying to ride sheep. There’s also a beer garden, children’s petting zoo and dances held after rodeo events. The rodeo begins at 7 p.m. daily, June 30 through July 3 at the Clark County Saddle Club, 10505 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 to $25; $8 to $23 for seniors, military members and ages 7 to 12; free for ages 6 and younger. www.vancouverrodeo.com

Ridgefield’s annual 4th of July Celebration will take off at 7 a.m. July 4 with a pancake breakfast and a fun run at 8 a.m. with 5K and 10K routes, starting from Overlook Park, Pioneer Street and Main Avenue, Ridgefield. The end of the race coincides with the parade at 11 a.m. followed by a salmon barbecue and kids with activities, a pie-eating contest and entertainment. There will be dancing in the park with High Fidelity Entertainment, followed by a fireworks display at 10 p.m. Admission is free, with $5 for the kids zone and $20 to $35 for the fun runs. www.ridgefield4th.com

The town of Yacolt celebrates its community and history during the annual Rendezvous Parade at 10 a.m. July 7 starting at Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. The theme of the day is Olde Tyme Family Fun and Games, and following the parade, the town will host many different activities in Yacolt Town Park. Activities include cornhole, bocce, table-top games, duckie races, a “snowball fight” and food trucks on site. The celebration ends with a fireworks display set to music starting at dusk. Admission is free. 360-686-3922 or www.townofyacolt.com/general/page/olde-tyme-family-fun-games-parade

Camas First Friday is all about the “Dog Days of Summer,” a celebration of dogs in downtown Camas, with Mardi Gras themed crafts, activities and music at participating businesses from 5 to 8 p.m. July 7. There will be a dog and owner look-alike contest, a doggie talent show and a Mardi Gras themed parade at 7 p.m. with dog costumes encouraged, along with a dog-breed quiz. Dogs are welcome on leashes. Admission is free. 360-216-7378 or http://downtowncamas.com

Amboy Territorial Days Celebration highlights the area’s connection to logging and pioneering history, with festive activities from July 7-9 at Territorial Days Park 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. The festival’s headlining event is the annual Logging Show, featuring a variety of timber sports at noon July 8. There also will be the annual community parade at 10 a.m. July 8, a weekend-long carnival, multiple musical performances, a photography art show and a beer garden, along with Citizen of the Year and the Queen Coronation. The ever popular lawnmower races will round out the weekend at 1 p.m. July 9. Admission is free; $5 for logging show and lawnmower races. 360-247-5101 or www.tdays.org/territorial-days-2017.html

Open to all, the annual Saturday in the Park Pride event celebrates the LGBT community in Vancouver and Clark County, with a picnic-like setting. The celebration features entertainment, music, activities, vendors and community booths from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 8 at Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver. Admission is free. 360-524-2661 or www.sitppride.org/index.html

The Twilight Half Marathon takes place at 6 p.m. July 8, featuring half-marathon, 10K and 5K routes. The evening race starts from Vancouver Lake Regional Park, 6801 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver. The event features food, beer and live music at the finish line. Race day registration begins at 4 p.m., with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Children’s Cancer Association. Registration is $89 to $99 for half-marathon, $59 to $69 to $79 for 10k and $59 to $69 for 5K. www.twilighthalf.com

The annual Camas Car Show features hundreds of classic cars, custom cars, hot rods and trucks along the streets of downtown Camas from 4 to 8:30 p.m. July 8. There will be live music, performances, food and a raffle. Awards will be given to Best in Show, Sponsors’ Picks and People’s Choice. Car registration begins at 2 p.m. Guests who bring two cans of food will receive a free raffle ticket. The event benefits the Inter-Faith Treasure House of Camas/Washougal. Free for spectators, with canned-food donations encouraged; $15 for car show entry. http://downtowncamas.com/events-and-festivals/camas-car-show-2017

Original Practice Shakespeare returns to Esther Short Park for a performance of Shakespeare’s “All’s Well That Ends Well” from 2 to 4 p.m. July 9. The company performs theater in a throwback to the time of the Bard, using limited rehearsal, an onstage prompter, energetic acting and lots of audience interaction. Audiences should prepare to cheer, boo, and generally reply (as a group.) In Shakespeare’s “All’s Well that Ends Well,” Helena, the low-born ward of a French countess, attempts to win the love of the countess’ son Bertram, who is indifferent to her. Admission is free. www.opsfest.org/schedule-listing.html