Lots of theater happening this weekend, plus some cool nature events including Metro’s annual Raptor Road Trip. Oh yeah, and the Super Bowl. Visit the zoo on Friday to find out who’s going to win.
As always, be sure to check our online calendar for a full list of each day’s events. In the meantime, here are our picks for the weekend ahead:
ALL WEEKEND
Pinocchio. The Northwest Children’s Theater musical continues through Feb 21. NW Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 NW Everett St. 503-222-4480. www.nwcts.org.
Giggle, Giggle, Quack: A Musical. The Oregon Children’s Theater production continues through Feb 21.. Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway. 503-228-9571. www.octc.org.
Little One Inch. Tears of Joy’s puppet production continues through Feb. 14. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway. 503-248-0557. www.tojt.com.
The Gentle People. Play after Play’s latest continues through Feb 14. The Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin St. Bay K. 503-772-4005. www.playafterplay.com.
From the Inside Out. A fun, hands-on look at the human body. Ages 5 and up. Free. 11 am Feb. 6: North Portland Library; 3 pm Feb. 6: Woodstock Library; 3:30 pm Feb. 7: Midland Library. www.multcolib.org.
FRIDAY
Who Will Win the Super Bowl? Orangutans at the Oregon Zoo pick the winner. All ages. 10:30 am. Free with zoo admission of $10.50 adults, $7.50 kids 3 to 11, free 2 and under. Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. www.oregonzoo.org.
Free First Friday Night Celebration of Smiles. Crafts, a puppet show and free admission at the Children’s Museum. All ages. Free. 5 to 8 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. www.portlandcm.org.
MAC Indoor Cinema. Live entertainment at 6:30 pm; Star Trek at 7:30 pm. Age appropriate for the PG-13 rating. Free. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-823-2787. www.MultnomahArtsCenter.org.
SATURDAY
Raptor Road Trip. Explore Sauvie Island in search of wintering eagles, hawks and falcons with Metro naturalists. All ages. 9 am to 2 pm. $10 per vehicle; cash only. Maps & info at Kruger’s Farm Market, 18330 NW Sauvie Island Road. 503-797-1650 xt. 2. www.oregonmetro.gov.
FIRST Tech Challenge. Watch as high school robotics teams compete. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm. Free. Parking $2. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000. www.omsi.edu.
What Do You Know about H2O? Mad Science teaches about water in its whacky way. All ages. Free. 2 pm, Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. 503-988-5123. www.multcolib.org.
SUNDAY
World Sounds. Music, dance and storytelling from around the world, this week featuring Alton Chung. All ages. 11 am, noon and 1 pm. Free with admission of $8 ages 1 and up. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. www.portlandcm.org.
African American Read-In. Local celebrities and community leaders read works by their favorite African American writers. All ages. 2:30 pm to 4 pm. Free. North Portland Library, 512 N Killingsworth St. 503-988-5394. www.multcolib.org.
Red Fans for Lunar New Year. Decorate a red fan. Ages 5 and up. Free. 2 pm Feb. 7: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave. 503-988-5399. www.multcolib.org.
Check our online calendar for more events each day.
February 5th, 2010 | Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend)
