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Oh, Puck!
You naughty fairy, running amok in the forest! One of Shakespeare's most magical creations, A Midsummer Night's Dream, is performed by Oregon Ballet Theatre, with sets and costumes inspired by Oregon's Opal Creek Forest. (The program also includes Balanchine's 1946 modern classic The Four Temperaments.) $21.75 and up. Ages 6 and up. Winnigstad Theater, 1111 S.W. Broadway Drive, Portland. Thursday, Mar. 4 and Friday, Mar. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 6, 2 p.m.
Night at the museum
Kids play in the museum for free this Friday evening -- and get in on cool special events
(drum making and dancing to music spun by DJ Greasy Kid Stuff). Free.
All ages. Portland Children's Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Friday, Mar. 5, 5-8 p.m.
Rescue me
Who ya gonna call when you need saving? The Rescue Aid Society -
unstoppable mice on a mission! Head to Cafe Sip-n-Play in Vancouver for
a free movie every Friday and Saturday evening. This week's title: The Rescuers. Free. All ages. 3000 S.W. 164th St., Suite 107, Vancouver. Ongoing, Fridays and Saturdays 5 p.m.
Hop to it
Celebrate the opening of PCM's newest exhibit, Kangaroo Crossing, today! There, kids can learn about the Great Barrier Reef, shop for food in a neighborhood store, shimmy up a giant Eucalyptus tree, and -- best of all -- try to jump like a marsupial. Make your own didgeridoo at 10 a.m., and stick around for a special story time at noon that introduces kids to the language and culture of Australia's aboriginal people. Free with admission. All ages. Portland Children's Museum, 4015 S.W, Canyon Road, Portland. Saturday, Mar. 6 (exhibit runs through June 7), 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Night at the museum - PG-13
Here's a great freebie for the slightly older set -- teens can explore OMSI's new T. rex and space exhibits, learn how to mix their own music, dance with DJ DMoe Funk, and learn about the latest video game technology with Game Crazy. Admission to Teen Science Night is free, and snacks will be available for purchase. Ages 13-18. OMSI, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland. Saturday, Mar. 6, 7-10 p.m.
Letter carrier
Make your own alphabet book at the library! Celebrate the Month of the Young Child with activities at branches throughout Portland. Today, join artist Addie Boswell at the Capitol Hill Library to make that simple, no-glue alphabet book. Free. Ages 4-8. 10723 S.W. Capitol Highway, Portland. Saturday, Mar. 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
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