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Just ducky
Things at Farmer Brown's farm go hilariously sideways when he leaves for a much-needed vacation in Giggle, Giggle, Quack: A Musical, presented by Oregon Children's Theatre. The farmer leaves written instructions for his brother Bob, but Duck loosens up the rules with a few creative edits -- and the animals party down with pizza, movies and a bubble bath. $13-$24. All ages. Ongoing through Feb. 21: Saturdays 2 p.m, 5 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. No 5 p.m. performance on Feb. 13 and 20.
Give 'em an Inch...
A very very very tiny boy saves Japan from a fearsome ogre in Little One Inch, a bunraku-style adaptation of a Japanese folk tale by Tears of Joy Theater. Arrive half an hour before Saturday and Sunday afternoon shows for puppet-making activities, and stick around after the show for a short Q&A. $14-$16. All ages. Winnigstad Theater, 1111 S.W. Broadway Drive, Portland. Feb. 5-14: Saturdays 11 a.m.; Sundays 2 p.m., 4 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Pie spy
Settle in for a screening of Star Trek (PG-13) at the Multnomah Indoor Cinema -- but first there's live music by Keep Your Fork There's Pie (greatest band name EVER) at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn's on the house! Free. All ages. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 S.W. Capitol Hwy., Portland. Friday, Feb. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tooth much
Kids can learn about keeping their toofers clean 'n' healthy with special crafts and a dentist meet-and-greet at the museum's "Celebration of Smiles" day. Stick around for themed story times at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free with admission. All ages. Portland Children's Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Saturday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Drum fun
Get a taste of the thrilling art of Taiko, or Japanese drumming, at Portland Taiko's parent and child Taiko workshop. This introductory workshop includes drum rolls, stretching, repeating basic rhythms, and games that encourage learning, cooperation and focused energy. Call to register: 503-288-2456. $40. Ages 2 1/2-4. 3230 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland. Sunday, Feb. 7, 4-5 p.m.
El Condor pasa
Geraldo Calderon and Grupo Condor treat families to traditional South American folk tunes -- complete with Latin American stringed instruments, water drums, pan flutes and turtle shell percussion -- at a concert presented by volunteers of PCPA as a way of thanking the community for supporting the arts. It's a freebie (yay!), and no tickets are required. Held in the Antoinette Hatfield Hall rotunda lobby at Portland Center for the Performing Arts, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Monday, Feb. 8, noon-1 p.m.
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