Save the Date: Get ready for Oscars with viewings of nominated short films

• With the Oscars on Sunday, you still have a chance to judge some of the nominees for yourself. This year’s Oscar nominated short films will be playing at both the Camas Liberty and Kiggins theaters. Those nominated for the Documentary category, not rated, will be shown at 4:30 p.m. today and 5 p.m. Monday, while those nominated for Live Action, not rated, will be shown at 2:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday and 8:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $6 to $7. 360-816-0352 or www.kigginstheatre.net

You can also catch the Documentary nominees at 2 p.m. today in the Granada Studio at the Liberty Theatre, 315 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. It will also be showing the popular Animation category at 11 a.m. today. Tickets are $4.50. 360-859-9555 or www.camasliberty.com

• Dave Lemberg, owner of Dave’s Killer Magic Shop, will give an all-ages magic show at 7 p.m. today in his magic Shop, 1707 Main St., Vancouver. Lemberg has won multiple magic awards, including a card trick contest and the Entertainer of the Year Award from the Society of American Magicians. Tickets are $10. 360-448-9022 or killermagicshop.com

Looking ahead, its a celebration of music from all corners of the world in March.

• Caspar Babypants will perform a children’s concert featuring folk, pop and rock songs at 3 p.m. March 6 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Also known as Chris Ballew, the lead singer and songwriter for the Seattle band, The Presidents of the United States of America. The concert will be part of Kazoodles toy store 10th anniversary celebration. Tickets are $10. 360-823-0123 or www.kazoodlestoys.com

• Clark College Orchestra presents “High Strung” at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Royal Durst Theatre, 3101 Main St., Vancouver. The concert will include guest violist Brett Deubner performing a solo in orchestra director Don Appert’s “Fantasy for Viola and String Orchestra.” Admission is free. 360-992-2662 or www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/music

• The Parks Foundation of Clark County will host St. Paddy’s for Parks, a themed party for those 21 and older to celebrate the green season. The event includes live music, food and drinks from 5 to 11 p.m. March 11 at Shorty’s Garden and Home, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Tickets are $20 to $25 for 21 and older, with proceeds benefiting local parks, trails and recreation programs. www.parksfoundation.us/about/staff/events

• The Women’s Festival Pacific Northwest celebrates women’s accomplishments with a day of multiple activities focusing on different aspects of life from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12 at the Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks, 600 Hatheway Road, Vancouver. The day includes presentations from seven speakers, a catered lunch, displays by local artisans, workshops, makeovers and The Pebble Rebel Award Ceremony. Tickets are $39 to $49, $29 for students, with net proceeds benefiting the YWCA Clark County. 805-896-3287 or www.womensfestivalnw.org

• Vancouver USA Singers present “From the British Isles” at 7 p.m. March 12 and 3 p.m. March 13 at the First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Pieces include the beloved folk song “Greensleeves,” “A Red Red Rose” made famous by poet Robert Burns, and “Requiem” by British composer John Rutter. Tickets are $17 to $20, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-666-9489 or www.vancouverusasingers.org

• The Trail Band will be giving its annual benefit concert for the Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club at 3 p.m. March 13 at Skyview High School Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. The eight piece ensemble blends brass and string arrangements of original and traditional songs, featuring five vocalists including Quarterflash’s Rindy Ross. Tickets are $20. www.tickettomato.com/event/3513/the-trail-band