1. Green sprouts
Dress in your best green outfit for St. Paddy’s for Kids, a spring-themed activity fair for children and families. Hosted by Parks Foundation of Clark County, there will be hands-on stations named after towns in Ireland, arts and crafts and Irish dance performances, along with face painting and storytime, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11 at the Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Children who complete the activities passport will receive a prize. www.parksfoundation.us/about/events
2. Lego mania
Bricks Cascade is a celebration of all things LEGO for all ages. The public exposition showcases creations from adult and young fans alike from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11-12. Lego creations range from towns to spaceships, robotics to artistic sculptures. There will be brick vendors, custom and official sets, a children’s building area and more at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. Admission is $10, with $36 for family pack and free for ages 3 and younger. The public event is part of the larger private builder’s convention. www.brickscascade.com
3. En pointe
Join Columbia Dance for its annual spring performance “Columbia Dance Presents!” It features new works, a variety of dance genres and guest artists, along with a classical ballet excerpt from “Don Quixote.” Performances begin at 7 p.m. March 10 and 2 and 7 p.m. March 11 at Royal Durst Theatre, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, 3101 Main St., Vancouver. Admission is $20, $15 for students and seniors, $10 for ages 12 and younger. 360-737-1922 or www.columbiadance.org
4. Island music
The Ke Kukui Foundation presents the fourth annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival at 1 p.m. March 11 at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St, Portland. The festival will feature performers specializing in the classical guitar genre of Hawaii, including guitarists LT Smooth, Bobby Moderow, Stephen Inglis, Blayne Asing and Bill Keale. Harry B. Soria will return as emcee. Admission is $25 to $30, $40 for preferred seating. 503-764-4731 or www.albertarosetheatre.com
