There’s something for everyone this weekend, from dog lovers to music enthusiasts to reptile fans and beyond. You’ll find full listings for each day on our online calendar. Here are a few of our picks to entice you:
All Weekend
The Gentle People: Play after Play presents an ancient legend from Patagonia. After the play, kids can interact with performers on stage. Ages 2 to 9. 10 am. $7, free under 2. The Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin St. Bay K. 503-772-4005. www.playafterplay.com.
Rose City Classic Dog Show: Canine fun for the whole family with obedience, rally and agility trials. All ages. 8 am to 6 pm, runs a bit later on Sat. See website for schedule details. $10 general, $20 family. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr. www.rosecityclassic.org.
Saturday
Portland Metro Reptile Expo: Look at, learn about and buy slithery friends. All ages. 10 am to 4 pm. $7 adults, $3 kids 6 to 12, free under 5. Holiday Inn, 25425 SW 95th Ave. Wilsonville. www.pdxreptileexpo.com.
Stories in the Stones: Explore Mt. Talbert and its geology with a naturalist. Some trails rough and steep. Best for ages 10 and up. $5 adult, free under 18. 11 am to 1 pm. Mount Talbert Nature Park, 10695 SE Mather Road, Clackamas. 503-797-1650. www.oregonmetro.gov.
Under the Sea: Penny’s Puppets, featuring Wanda the Whale, share their inviting underwater world. Best for kids under 12. Free, but please pre-register. 1 pm. Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark. 503-988-5396. www.multcolib.org.
Lazy Jack: Puppeteer Penny puts a spin on the beanstalk tale. Best for ages 12 and under. Free. 4 pm. Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave. 503-988-5382. www.multcolib.org.
Sunday
World Sounds: The Portland Children’s Museum kicks off its celebration of music, dance and storytelling from around the world with performances by DJ Anjali and the Incredible Kid. All ages. 11 am, noon and 1 pm. Continues Sundays through February. Free with admission of $8 ages 1 and up. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. www.portlandcm.org.
January 22nd, 2010 | Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend)
