Poetry Slam

River City Church 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host a family-friendly Poetry Slam at 11 a.m. March 24. Guests are invited to share their own work or read a favorite poem. Listeners are also welcome to enjoy fresh coffee and give "snaps" to their favorites at the mic.  

free

Portland Opera presents Thompson’s The Snowy Day

Newmark Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

The magic of Ezra Jack Keats’ children’s book will come to life on the stage of the Newmark Theatre. "The Snowy Day" follows young Peter as he explores his neighborhood on a snowy day. With music by Joel Thompson and libretto by Andrea Davis Pinkney, the west coast premiere of this new opera is a […]

$35

Vancouver’s Funniest Comedians

UnderBar 1701 1/2 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Rogue Apostles Radio Show presents Vancouver's Funniest Comedians, a five-round competition from 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at UnderBar, 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver. There is no cover charge for this event, hosted by Dennis Cruise and Savannah O. Bennington. Cash prizes range from $25 to $300 […]

free

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Next to Normal”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the Tony Award-winning "Next to Normal," which follows a suburban family grappling with their mother’s mental health crisis. Showtimes are March 15-30, with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays, 6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Family Day is March 17 and Pride Night is […]

$16 – $20

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Next to Normal”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the Tony Award-winning "Next to Normal," which follows a suburban family grappling with their mother’s mental health crisis. Showtimes are March 15-30, with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays, 6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Family Day is March 17 and Pride Night is […]

$16 – $20

Vancouver’s Funniest Comedians

UnderBar 1701 1/2 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Rogue Apostles Radio Show presents Vancouver's Funniest Comedians, a five-round competition from 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at UnderBar, 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver. There is no cover charge for this event, hosted by Dennis Cruise and Savannah O. Bennington. Cash prizes range from $25 to $300 […]

free

John Cleese at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: “Last Time to See Me Before I Die”

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States

John Cleese will appear at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland at 7:30 p.m. April 3 as part of his "Last Time to See Me Before I Die" tour. This evening with the nearly late Cleese features comedy, conversation and new routines shaped by his impeccable timing, trademark eccentricity and clever wordplay. The (barely) […]

$60 – $300

Smartphone Orchestra at Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum Tomorrow Theater 3530 S.E. Division St., Portland, OR, United States

The Smartphone Orchestra presents "Music for Smartphones" and "Emojiii" at 6 p.m. on April 5 and 6 (watch the trailer) and "The Social Sorting Experiment" at 8:30 p.m. on April 5 and 6 (watch the trailer) at the Portland Art Museum's Tomorrow Theater, 3530 S.E. Division St., Portland. These interactive experiences and games that play out […]

$20

Smartphone Orchestra at Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum Tomorrow Theater 3530 S.E. Division St., Portland, OR, United States

The Smartphone Orchestra presents "Music for Smartphones" and "Emojiii" at 6 p.m. on April 5 and 6 (watch the trailer) and "The Social Sorting Experiment" at 8:30 p.m. on April 5 and 6 (watch the trailer) at the Portland Art Museum's Tomorrow Theater, 3530 S.E. Division St., Portland. These interactive experiences and games that play out […]

$20

Comedy on Tap at Kiggins Theatre with Kermet Apio

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Kiggins Theatre will host the next Comedy on Tap stand-up comedy event from 7:30 to 10 p.m. April 11 at 1011 Main St., Vancouver. The evening features headliner Kermet Apio, a radio and television personality and winner of both the Seattle Comedy Competition and the Great American Comedy Festival. He's also performed at comedy festivals […]

$15

Stand-up Comedy at UnderBar with Mx.Dahlia Belle

UnderBar 1701 1/2 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver, presents "Laughgasm," stand-up comedy show at 7 p.m. April 13 hosted by Logan Loughmiller with headliner Mx.Dahlia Belle, featured on Hannah Gadsby's "Gender Agenda" on Netflix. Belle was voted the funniest of Willamette Week's Funniest Five and her writing has appeared in Cosmopolitan Magazine, The […]

$10

Matt Baker Comedy and Stunt Show

Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA, United States

Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, presents comedian and stunt man Matt Baker, winner of five Guinness world records, from 2 to 3 p.m. April 14. The all-age show includes audience participation and watching Baker catch a bowling ball on his head, escape handcuffs and juggle with his mouth. Tickets are $10 or $30 for […]

$10

Love Street Playhouse presents “The Sunshine Boys”

Love Street Playhouse 126 Love St., Woodland, WA, United States

Love Street Playhouse presents Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys," showing April 26 to May 19 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. The play follows Al and Willie, former top-billed Vaudevillians who are now estranged. When CBS invites them to host a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings them back together, along with memories, miseries […]

$25

Liberty and Odyssey Middle Schools present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”

Joyce Garver Theater 1500 NE Garfield St, Camas, WA, United States

Liberty Middle School and Odyssey Middle School present the classic musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on April 26 and 27. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 26 and 27 and 3 p.m. April 27 at Joyce Garver Theater, 500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Join the cast to revive a flying car and rescue kids from the […]

$8 – $10

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics presents “Shine Bright”

First United Methodist Church, Vancouver 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Booster Club is hosting "Shine Bright," a collaborative art event with two performances: 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 27 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson, Vancouver. The event features dance, jazz band, orchestra and vocal performances by students. Guests can also […]

$30

Liberty and Odyssey Middle Schools present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”

Joyce Garver Theater 1500 NE Garfield St, Camas, WA, United States

Liberty Middle School and Odyssey Middle School present the classic musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on April 26 and 27. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 26 and 27 and 3 p.m. April 27 at Joyce Garver Theater, 500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Join the cast to revive a flying car and rescue kids from the […]

$8 – $10

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics presents “Shine Bright”

First United Methodist Church, Vancouver 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Booster Club is hosting "Shine Bright," a collaborative art event with two performances: 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 27 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson, Vancouver. The event features dance, jazz band, orchestra and vocal performances by students. Guests can also […]

$30

Liberty and Odyssey Middle Schools present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”

Joyce Garver Theater 1500 NE Garfield St, Camas, WA, United States

Liberty Middle School and Odyssey Middle School present the classic musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on April 26 and 27. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 26 and 27 and 3 p.m. April 27 at Joyce Garver Theater, 500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Join the cast to revive a flying car and rescue kids from the […]

$8 – $10

Love Street Playhouse presents “The Sunshine Boys”

Love Street Playhouse 126 Love St., Woodland, WA, United States

Love Street Playhouse presents Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys," showing April 26 to May 19 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. The play follows Al and Willie, former top-billed Vaudevillians who are now estranged. When CBS invites them to host a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings them back together, along with memories, miseries […]

$25

Hockinson High School presents “Mean Girls: High School Version”

Hockinson High School 16819 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

The Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents the musical, "Mean Girls: High School Version" at Hockinson High School Auditorium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. Cady Heron may […]

$9 – $12