Go, Sunday: Naturalist-led hikes, Kodomo No Hi, Dozer Day

Randy and Mr. Lahey of Trail Park Boys, 7 p.m. Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; $18 to $20 for 21 and older, through Cascade Tickets, 800-514-3849 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com

Southwest Washington Wind Symphony presents “Parables,” 3 p.m. Featuring soprano Cara Gabrielson of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Performing Arts Center, Union High School, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas; free. www.swwindsymphony.org

Timber Timbre, 8:30 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $16 to $17, through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents “Audience Choice,” 7 p.m. Featuring clarinetists Juanjo and Tolo Mercadalt. Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver; $35 to $50; $30 for seniors, $10 for students. 360-735-7278 or www.vancouversymphony.org

Nightlife

Emily Heller, Zak Toscani, 8 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $13 to $15, for ages 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Tom Grant Band and open jam session, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro, 801 Washington St., Vancouver; no cover. www.tomgrant.com

On stage

Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” 1 and 4:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Winning Way, Portland; $15 to $58, $10 for parking. 503-797-9619 or www.rosequarter.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Dance

“Panchatantra: Folk Tales from India,” 2 p.m. Jayanthi Raman presents a performance of Indian dance and music telling three popular folktales with 35 dancers. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $22 to $32. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

“The Little Mermaid” presented by NW Children’s Theater and School. Noon and 4 p.m. Sundays through May 25. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $18 to $23, $13 to $19. 503-222-4480 or www.nwcts.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Little Mermaid Jr.” presented by Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy. 2 p.m. Brunish Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $13.25 to $15.25. 800-273-1530 or www.metropaa.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mame” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7 p.m. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $37, $35 for seniors, $20 for students. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Phantom of the Opera” presented by Broadway in Portland. 1 and 6:30 p.m. Keller Auditiorum, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $41.75 to $124.85. 800-273-1530 or http://portland.broadway.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Ramona Quimby” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 31. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $18 to $30; $15 to $26 for children. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

“Seussical — Theater for Young Audiences” presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. 2 p.m. Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver; $12 to $15, $10 to $13 for young and seniors. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Three Days of Rain” presented by Portland Center Stage. In the 1960s, two young architects struggle with plans for the iconic Janeway House. A journal is left to their children 30 years later, who must sort out the mystery behind their lives. Starring Silas Weir Mitchell and Sasha Roiz from the television series “Grimm.” May 17-June 21: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 2 p.m. select Saturdays and Sundays, noon select Thursdays. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. Eleventh Ave., Portland; $34 to $46 for May 17-21; $44 to $74; $30 for students and youth. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

Words

“Honoring Our Rivers: A Student Anthology Reading,” 4 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Michael V. Smith, “My Body is Yours,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Out & about

The 50+ Connections Senior Expo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expo offers services, ideas and resources to encourage active and independent lifestyles as individuals and families age. Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. www.hsc-wa.org/50-plus-expo

Discover the Dinosaurs, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland; $20, $18 to $25 for children ages 2 to 12; $18 for seniors, extra fees for some activities, $8 for parking. www.discoverthedinosaurs.com. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Dozer Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; $10 to $13, $8 to $11 for seniors and ages 2 to 12, $6 for parking. http://vancouver.dozerday.org. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Kenton Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The sixth annual community fair features a children’s parade, Coaster Car race, live music on three stages, bicycle swap meet, live boxing sparring and local vendors. Kenton Business District, North Denver Avenue, between North Willis Boulevard and Watts Street, Portland; free. kentonstreetfair2015.sched.org

Metro Trails Fair, noon to 5 p.m. Discover a variety of new trails at the fifth annual event with indoor campground and city park, presentations on cross-country trails, a rock wall, workshops, demonstrations and more. The public event kicks off the American Trails International Trails Symposium. Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland; free. www.oregonmetro.gov or americantrails.org/ee/index.php/symposium

Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. H. H. Hall Building, 10000 N.E. Seventh Ave., Vancouver; free. www.societyofwashingtonartists.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Museums

Miller Family Free Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the art museum, with family tours of the exhibits and collections. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; free. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org

Mobile Hot Shop at Maryhill, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maryhill Museum, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale; free, museum admission: $9, $8 for seniors, $3 for youth 7-18, free for ages 6 and younger. 509-773-3733 or www.maryhillmuseum.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Spring Craft Artistry Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy; Donations accepted. 360-247-5800 or lewisriver.com/amboy/museum. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Attractions

Kodomo No Hi, Children’s Day, 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrate this family tradition with origami helmet-making, Taiko drumming, kid’s tea ceremony, koi parade and scavenger hunt. Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland; $9.50; $7.75 seniors and college students; $6.75 for ages 6-17; free for children 5 and younger. 503-223-1321 or www.japanesegarden.com

“Mount St. Helens 35 Years Later,” 11:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Commemorating the 1980 volcanic eruption, eyewitness stories and accounts will be shared. Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center, 19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle; free. www.mshslc.org or www.fs.usda.gov/mountsthelen. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Naturalist Led Hikes, 8 a.m. Join a birding hike on the Oaks to Wetland Trail, starting from the trail head. Hikes last three hours, limited space available. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, 28908 N.W. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $3 per car. 360-887-4106 or www.fws.gov/refuge/Ridgefield

Comedy

ComedySportz for Kids, 2 p.m. Games and improv for ages 12 and younger. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $10, $8 for children. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com

“Diabolical Experiments,” 7 p.m. Improv jam by local people. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $5. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Greg Proops presents “The Smartest Man in the World Proopcast,” 7 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $20 to $28, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Sunday Dances, 2 to 4 p.m. Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver; $1. 360-487-7050 or www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

Zydeco dancing, 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays through May 31. Silver Star Saloon, 6718 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; Free. Beginning lessons on request, no partner required. For those 21 and older. twos@q.com or 360-904-1458