Go, Saturday: Rural Heritage Fair, Weezer, Portland Highland Games

Concerts

BadBadNotGood, Ghoastface Killah, 9 p.m. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland; $22 to $25 for 21 and older, through Cascade Tickets, 855-227-8499 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-225-0047 or www.crystalballroompdx.com

Earth, Federale, 9 p.m. Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Portland; $16 for 21 and older. 877-987-6487 or www.revolutionhallpdx.com

Graham Nash, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $56 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

“Here Come the Sounds of Summer,” 7 p.m. Jim Fischer and Friends will perform a benefit concert for the Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center, in honor of Bill Hogan. Vancouver First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver; $15 to $20. 360-694-9300

Jim Gaffigan, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $50.75 to $72.25. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Project Pabst, noon July 18-19. Featuring Weezer, Blondie, Passion Pit, TV on the Radio and more. Zidell Yards, 3030 S.W. Moody Ave., Portland; $40, $75 for both days, for 21 and older. www.projectpabst.com

Pull for Fire, 6 p.m. The blues rock group performs as part of La Center’s Saturdays in the Park concert series. Sternwheeler Park, 100 E. Fourth St., La Center; free. www.mandkevents.net

Young Rising Sons, 7 p.m. Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland; $15 to $17, through Cascade Tickets, 855-227-8499 or www.cascadetickets.com. 503-233-7100 or www.hawthornetheatre.com

Nightlife

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

The Coathangers, 9:30 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $12, for 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

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

Etta’s World and Hot Tea Cold, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $10. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Fernando, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $10 to $12, for 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Jonathan Trawick and Aarun Carter, 6 to 9 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com

The Sindicate, 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

On stage

Imago Soiree, 7:30 p.m. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland; $10 to $20 suggested donation. 503-231-3959 or www.imagotheatre.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Dance

“Pretty Creatives,” 7:30 p.m. Northwest Dance Project presents the world premiere work of its International Choreographic Competition winners, Banning Bouldin and Yoshito Sakuraba. Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $20 to $25. www.nwdanceproject.org

Theater

“MacBeth in Lone Fir Cemetery,” presented by Portland Actors Ensemble. 7 p.m. Lone Fir Cemetery, Southeast 26th Avenue and Washington Street, Portland; free, donations encouraged. www.portlandactors.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Merry Wives of Windsor,” presented by Original Practice Shakespeare Festival. The comedy following Sir John Falstaff, a fat, broke and cowardly knight, who decides to court two wealthy and married women. The company uses the same techniques used during the Bard’s time, limited rehearsal, an on stage prompter, audience interaction and fast paced acting. 2 p.m. Washington Park, Southwest Park Place and Wright Avenue, Portland; free. www.opsfest.org

“Twelfth Night,” presented by Portland Shakespeare Project. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 2. Alder Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $35, $20 for students. 503-241-1278 or www.portlandshakes.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Unnecessary Farce,” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Words

Get Pop-Cultured: Star Wars Saturday, 11 a.m. Fans of all ages can take part, with story time, trivia and activities. Barnes & Noble, Vancouver Plaza, 7700 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free. 360-253-9007 or www.bn.com/events

Out & about

Cruisin’ the Gut, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The popular celebration of car culture returns as hot rods, classic cars and more cruise down Main Street, with canned food donations encouraged to benefit Share House. Check out the racer’s row on 12th Street, vendors alley on 16th Street, live music and show cars at Turtle Place. Main Street, between Sixth and 28th streets, Vancouver. www.cruisinthegut.com

Fire In The Park, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Vancouver Firefighter’s Union hosts a community event featuring fire apparatus displays, a kid’s fire safety zone including a combat challenge, workshops and teddy bear clinic, along with presentations. Esther Short Park, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; free, donations encouraged. fireinthepark.com

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Battle Sail at 2 p.m. Port of Stevenson, Russell St. and Cascade Ave., Stevenson; tours: free, $3 suggested donation; battle sail: $75, $67 for seniors and students, $39 for ages 12 and younger. www.historicalseaport.org. For more details: see the go: friday page.

Oregon International Air Show, 11 a.m. Hillsboro Airport, 3355 N.E. Cornell Road, Hillsboro, Ore.; $25; $5 for ages 5 to 11; and free for military members and ages 5 and younger. 503-629-0706 or www.oregonairshow.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Portland Highland Games, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Celebrating Scottish arts and heritage, the competitive events range from the Braemar stone throw and caber toss, to Highland dancing, the Kilted Mile, drumming. The event also features sheepdog demonstrations, dancing socials, the parade of clans, whisky tasting and children’s activities. Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham, Ore.; $17 to $20, $8 to $10 for ages 6 to 17; $45 to $55 for family of four; free for ages 5 and younger. www.phga.org

Sand in the City, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $4 suggested donation, $10 for family. www.sandinthecitypdx.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Train Robbery Special, noon and 2:30 p.m. July 18-19. Be part of the action as “train robbers” try to make off with valuable coin and jewelry from the passengers, or will the sheriff arrive in time to capture the thieves? The train ride for all ages makes a stop at Moulton Station and the Yacolt Falls. Reservations recommended. Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; $20, $19 for seniors, $15 for ages 5 to 12; $13 for ages 2 to 4 and free for ages 1 and younger. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.com

Fairs & festivals

Battle Ground Harvest Days, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Fairgrounds Park, Northeast Fairground and Grave avenues, Battle Ground; free, $5 for wine and beer gardens. www.battlegroundchamber.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, noon to 10 p.m. Cathedral Park, 8600 N. Lombard St., Portland; free. www.cpjazz.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Oregon Berry Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ecotrust, Northwest 10th and Johnson streets, Portland; free. www.oregonberryfestival.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Portland Food Cart Festival, 2 to 10 p.m. More than 20 Portland food carts will showcase gourmet food, craft beer and live music. Awards will be given to food carts for best entree, dessert, dish and best looking cart. Proceeds benefit Adult Learning Systems of Oregon. Rose Quarter Commons, 1 North Center Court St., Portland; $5 suggested donation, free for ages 12 and younger. portlandfoodcartfestival.org

Rural Heritage Fair, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18-19. The 21st annual fair highlights agriculture, logging, industry and life in Clark County during the 1800s. See working blacksmiths, steam engines, vintage tractors, fire engines, gas powered machines and more. The Iron Ranch’s vast collection will also be open for display. There will be kids activities in the pioneer village, from churning butter to splitting cedar shakes. The event is hosted by the Fort Vancouver Antique Equipment Association. Alan Schurman’s Iron Ranch, 23100 N.E. 10th Ave., Ridgefield; free, $5 for parking. 360-693-1201 or www.fvaea.com

Summer Festival, 8 p.m. July 18, 20, 23, 25; 4 p.m. July 19, 26; noon July 24. 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 SW Park Ave., Portland; free to $65, $10 for ages 7 to 25. 503-294-6400 or www.cmnw.org

Museums

Historical Walking Tours, 9 to 10 a.m. “Centennial Spread,” starts at the museum. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $7, reservation required. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Space Day Celebration: Pluto-Palooza, noon to 4 p.m. Learn about planets, telescopes and optics with amateur astronomers through hands-on activities in the planetarium. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; free. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu

Attractions

Kids Dig, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kids ages 8 to 12 can learn about archaeology first-hand, as they excavate a site with trowels, screen dirt, measure and map their finds to discover historical secrets. Space is limited to 20 participants. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; free. 360-816-6250 or www.nps.gov/fova

Open Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Featuring educational activities, from a flight simulator lab to model-glider building, along with a tour of the T28 open cockpit. Pearson Field Education Center, 201 E. Reserve St., Vancouver; Free. 360-992-1815 or www.fortvan.org/aviationeducation

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

Tanabata, The Star Festival, 1 to 3 p.m. Make origami ornaments, write wishes for the bamboo branches for good luck and learn about the traditional summer festival. There will be a traditional tea ceremony presentation at 1 and 2 p.m. 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

Comedy

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

Jo Koy, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $25 to $53 for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“Mixed Match,” 10 p.m. Guest improv groups join the Brody ensemble. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“A Something Kind of Musical,” 8 p.m. A fully improvised musical, with the audience choosing where and when it takes place. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12, $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com