Before we tell you about some great kid-friendly events to consider this weekend, we wanted to put a plug in for TIME OUT: The Mother of All Comedy Shows, taking place July 10 at Airplay Café, 701 E Burnside, from 7 to 8:30 pm. The Comedienne Formerly Known as Jacki Sturkie (now Jackie Kane) hosts these monthly laugh riots and this month the show moves to Friday night (which can only mean more laughs as parents shift into neutral for the weekend). The topic tonight: Dad’s Revenge. Guys, it’s your turn. Tickets ($10) are available through www.brownpapertickets.com and at the door. 503-808-7908. www.airplaycafe.com.
Many, many more events in our online calendar. Enjoy!
All Weekend
Who’s On Third? Celebrate “Oregon’s favorite main street” with a big street fair in McMinnville. Entertainment on the main stage, artist village and more. Kids’ Zone includes gaming bus, reptiles and birds of prey, bounce house and more. Small charge for some Kid Zone activities. 11 am to 10 pm July 10 and 11. 11 am to 4 pm July 12. Downtown along NE 3rd St. 503-472-3605. www.downtownmcminnville.com.
Sleeping Beauty. Broadway Rose Theatre Company presents original music, humor and fun as Frankie, the song and dance frog, tells the story of a beautiful princess. All ages. 11 am July 8, 9, 10 and 11. $6, free ages 2 and under on laps. Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard. 503-620-5262. www.bwayrose.com.
Portland Historic Races. Watch the old-timey cars race, see them up close, enjoy the Kid Zone. All ages. 8:30 am to 6 pm July 10, 11 and 12. $40 three days, $10 Fri., $25 Sat. or Sun., free under 12 with paid adult. Fundraiser for Community Transitional School. Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd. 818-249-3515. www.portlandhistorics.com.
Saturday, July 11
Bastille Day. Waiter’s race (you’ve got to see this! 2 pm), music, face painting, French-themed kids’ crafts and more. All ages. Noon to 8 pm. Free. Jamison Sq. Park, 810 NW 11th Ave. 503-223-8388. www.afportland.org.
Mississippi Ave. Street Fair. All the fun of a good street fair with four stages for multicultural entertainment, kids’ area and a kiddo parade at noon. All ages. 10 am to 9 pm. Free. On Mississippi Ave. between Fremont and Skidmore. www.MississippiAve.com.
Family Habitat Hikes. Explore the new Cooper Mountain Natural Area. All ages, children must have adult companion. Not stroller-friendly. 9:30 am July 11 and 25. 1 pm July 18. $8 for adult and 2 kids under 10. Advance registration required. Cooper Mountain Nature Park, 18892 SW Kemmer Road, Beaverton. 503-629-6350. www.oregonmetro.gov.
Insect Olympics at Vancouver Water Resources Education Center. Good bugs, bad bugs and other creepy crawlies. Compete in the Insect Olympics, make a bug and other creepy creations. All ages, but kids must have an adult companion. 10 am to 4 pm. Free. 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. 360-487-7111. www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/watercenter.htm.
Sunday, July 12
Forest Music. Enjoy some great music in the beauty of the woods. All ages. 2 to 3 pm. Free. July 12: Westside Singers. Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. 503-636-4398. www.tryonfriends.org.
I Love the 80’s Family Dance Party. Kids and their grown-ups groove to the 80’s tunes. All ages. 5 to 7 pm. $5 per family, plus cost of food. Airplay Cafe, 701 E Burnside. 503-808-7908. www.airplaycafe.com.
July 10th, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
