Steve Anderson, “The Other Oregon,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; free. 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com
Out & about
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16-18; 1 to 4 p.m. July 19-20. The 18th century tall ship and early 19th century trading vessel will drop anchor in Stevenson for guided tours aboard the ships. Crews in period dress will answer questions and tell stories. There will also be a three-hour Battle Sail 2 p.m. July 18, with booming cannon and maneuvers. Port of Stevenson, Russell Street and Cascade Avenue, Stevenson; tours: free, $3 suggested donation; battle sail: $75, $67 for seniors and students, $39 for ages 12 and younger. www.historicalseaport.org
Fairs & festivals
Harvest Days, 4 to 10 p.m. July 16; 1 to 11 p.m. July 17; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 18. Battle Ground’s 48th annual celebration launches with a carnival and beer garden July 16 which run through the celebration. The Harvest Nights Car Cruise at 7 p.m. July 17 is the Friday highlight. The Grand Parade kicks off July 18, with kickball tournament, tasting room, classic car show, main stage entertainment and more. Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Fairgrounds Park, Northeast Fairground and Grave avenues, Battle Ground; free, $5 for wine and beer gardens, $15 to $20 for cruise in car registration. www.battlegroundchamber.org or www.harvestnightscarcruise.com
Summer Festival, 8 p.m. Chamber Music Northwest’s 45th annual concert series. Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland; free to $65, $10 for ages 7 to 25. 503-294-6400 or www.cmnw.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.
