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Go, Friday: “Unnecessary Farce,” Portland Cello Project, Movies in the park

By Ashley Swanson, Columbian Features News Coordinator
Published: July 8, 2015, 12:00am
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Lakewood Theatre Company presents the comedic &quot;Unnecessary Farce&quot; July 10 through Aug. 16, 2015 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego.
Lakewood Theatre Company presents the comedic "Unnecessary Farce" July 10 through Aug. 16, 2015 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego. Photo by Russell J. Young. Photo Gallery

Nightlife

100 Proof, 9 p.m. Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver; no cover charge, 21 and older. 360-695-3686 or www.vancouverbrickhouse.com

Amy Bleu, 6 to 9 p.m. The Farm Kitchen and Taproom at Joe’s Place Farms, 701 N.E. 112th Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. www.farmkitchenandtap.com

The Appleseed Cast, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $15, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Aristocats, 6 to 9 p.m. Heisen House Vineyards, 28005 N.E. 172nd Ave., Battle Ground; free, $5 for tastings. 360-713-2359 or www.heisenhousevineyards.com

Crash Sunday, 9 p.m. Billy Blues Bar and Grill, 7115 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-694-3114 or www.facebook.com/billybluesbarandgrill

Jim Fischer, 9 p.m. to midnight, Applebee’s Hazel Dell, 816 N.E. 98th Circle, Vancouver; no cover. www.jimfischer.net

Megan James Blues Trio, 6 to 9 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com

Portland Cello Project’s Extreme Dance Party, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $16 to $18, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Soul Vaccination, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Taska, 8:30 p.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road, Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Uproar, 9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5, 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.co

On stage

Friday Night Movies in the Park, 7 p.m. Fridays, July 10 through Aug. 14. Grab blankets or lawn chairs for a family-friendly movie in your local park, with pre-movie activities before each film. “Annie (2014),” rated PG, will be shown. Leroy Haagen Park, N.E. 130th Ave., Vancouver; free. www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

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Dance

DANCE+ Festival, 7 and 9 p.m. July 10-11. The festival highlights all aspects of dance with eight artistic ensembles participating, offering two different programs each evening. There will also be workshops 2 to 4 p.m. and artists talks at 5:30 p.m. Massee Performance Lab in the Performing Arts Building, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland; $20 to $35, $17 to $27 for seniors, students or artists. $42 to $85 for festival pass, $17 for workshops. danceplus.conduit-pdx.org

Theater

“MacBeth in Lone Fir Cemetery,” presented by Portland Actors Ensemble. Among the tombstones of Lone Fir Cemetery, actors will bring Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy to life in the twilight hours. 7 p.m. July 10, 16-17, 23-25. Lone Fir Cemetery, Southeast 26th Avenue and Washington Street, Portland; free, donations encouraged. www.portlandactors.com

“Twelfth Night,” presented by Portland Shakespeare Project. Twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by a shipwreck on the magical island of Illyria, where they encounter loss and love in one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. Through Aug. 2: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Alder Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $35, $20 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.portlandshakes.org

“Unnecessary Farce,” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. Two inexperienced police officers set up an undercover sting to catch the embezzling mayor. But mixed-up rooms, a female accountant who can’t stay dressed and a Scottish hit-man turn the sting into comedic run-around. July 10-Aug. 16. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, July 22 and Aug. 5; 7 p.m. July 12, 19 and 26; 2 p.m. July 19, Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors, $20 for students. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org

Out & about

Fort Vancouver Tapestry, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10-12. The tapestry depicts the history of Clark County in 108 feet of hand-stitched embroidery. Tapestry Spotlight, 6 p.m. July 10, will give visitors an up-close view of the panels and the history behind the stitches with presenters. Columbia Room, Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver; free. 360-906-5000 or www.fvrl.org

Liberty Bible Car Show, 4 p.m. Open to all cars, Pastor Larry Rounsley and friends host a car show to benefit Open House Ministries, with food, raffles and trophies. Liberty Bible Church of the Nazarene, 12401 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver; free. 360-574-9302 or www.lbnaz.org

Portland Vintage Racing Festival, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 10; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 11; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12. One of the oldest vintage races in the United States as historic and prestigious race cars compete. There will also be a car show July 11-12 open to all collectible cars. Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland; $10 to $20, $30 for three-day ticket. www.svra.com/2015-portland-vintage-racing-festival

Tiki Kon, 7 to 11 p.m. July 10; 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. July 11; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 12. The 13th annual celebration will feature a 1960s airline theme, exploring the Polynesian-inspired culture, from tiki lounges, midcentury fashions and rockabilly music that sprung up after World War II. There will be performances, Tiki cocktail classes, dinner shows and bar tour. Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver; $49 for weekend pass, $10 to $55 for individual events. www.tikikon.com

Weird Beer on the River, 4 to 10 p.m. July 10; noon to 9 p.m. July 11. A tasting event that challenges beer and cider makers to create their oddest brew, with proceeds benefiting the CDM Caregiving Services. There will be big and small brewers along with live music and food vendors. Marina Park, 24 South A St., Washougal; $17 to $20 for 21 and older. cdmcaregiving.org/events/weird-beer-on-the-river

Fairs & festivals

Amboy Territorial Days Celebration, noon to midnight July 10; 9 a.m. to midnight July 11; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 12. The annual celebration highlights the area’s connection to logging, with timber sports competitions noon to 5 p.m. July 11. There will be a carnival, musical performances, beer garden, community parade at 10 a.m. July 11, Mount Tum Tum Fun Run at 9 a.m. and lawn mower races at 1 p.m. July 12. Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy; free, $5 for logging show and lawn mower races, $25 for fun run. www.tdays.org

Summer Festival, noon July 10 and 24; 8 p.m. July 11, 13-14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25; 4 p.m. July 12, 19, 26. Chamber Music Northwest’s 45th annual series features classical and contemporary chamber music from renowned musicians and ensembles. Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd.; Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; free to $65, $10 for ages 7 to 25. 503-294-6400 or www.cmnw.org

Museums

Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the art museum a bit differently, with special tours and games, a pop-up pub and social events. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org

Historical Walking Tours, noon to 1 p.m. Fridays; 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 22. The Clark County Historical Museum takes participants on themed historic tours through downtown Vancouver. “Centennial Spread” starts at the museum. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $7, reservations required. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org

“Oregon through the Decades,” 7:30 p.m. Dance through the decades with music from the last 70 years, themed setting and after-hour access to museum exhibits. Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $30. 503-222-1741 or www.ohs.org

Attractions

Public Archaeology Field School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through July 25. The public can visit two active sites as students look for the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Cooper’s Shop and excavate the site of the World War I Spruce Mill. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; free. www.nps.gov/fova

Comedy

Brent Morin, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $17 to $32 for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“The Comedy Bull,” 10 p.m. Timed stand-up with challenges. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

ComedySportz improv show, 8 p.m. The family-friendly performance features two teams of improv players. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $15, reservations recommended. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com

“Hive Five,” 8 p.m. Five veteran improvisers present two different takes to group improv. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Contra in The Couve! 7:30 to 11 p.m. In honor of several birthdays, the dance club will host a free dance for all, with caller Rich Goss and music by the Euphemists. Dance instruction at 7:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; free. 360-750-0113 or www.contra-van-wa.org

Second Friday Ballroom Dance, 7 to 10:30 p.m. The Swing Street Glenn Tadina Band performs. Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $10. Fast foxtrot lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. with Joseph and Julieann Platt; $5. 503-769-5598 or www.swingst.com

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Columbian Features News Coordinator