Free Coffee Friday at Latte Da to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer’s

Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver

Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, will offer free 12-ounce cups of coffee every Friday in August to raise awareness for The Walk to End Alzheimer's in Southwest Washington on Sept. 26. Even though the coffee is free, donations for the nonprofit organization are appreciated. Latte Da will match […]

free, donations welcome

Northwest Oil Painters Guild Show and Sale at Corridor Gallery, July 18-Sept. 16

Esther Short Building 610 Esther St., Vancouver

Northwest Oil Painters Guild is celebrating 20 years of supporting Northwest oil painters from from Mercer Island to Camas. The group's annual show and sale will be hosted by the Corridor Gallery inside the Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, across from Esther Short Park. The exhibit, on display along the main hallways, is […]

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Kalama Heritage Festival

WA

The Kalama Heritage Festival is set for Aug. 19-21 at Louis Rasmussen Park in Kalama, off the I-5 at exit #30. The festival honors the blending of the cultures between Kanaka and Pacific Northwest Native Americans. Guests can enjoy traditional Hawaiian musical performers, local Native and Hawaiian bands, traditional Hawaiian foods, music jamming sessions, food, […]

Aurora Gallery exhibit: James Geddes and Sue Clancy

Aurora Gallery 1004 Main St., Vancouver

During the month of August, Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver, will exhibit works by two artists, James Geddes and Sue Clancy. Geddes has just created a new line of black and white historical sketches depicting horses, cowboys and cattle. Clancy is delivering an "ABC show": art, books and cards. Many original works will be […]

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First Friday in Camas: Summer Fun and Flamingos

Downtown Camas 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas

"Summer Fun and Flamingos” returns to downtown Camas from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5.  Wear flamingo-inspired clothing and enjoy flamingo-themed games and crafts, art gallery receptions, after-hours shopping, dining specials and live music. Pink flamingos will flock downtown for the Camas Grad Night Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser. Find out how to flock a […]

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Attic Gallery hosts reception for California Artist Sandra Jones Campbell

Attic Gallery 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas

Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas, will host a reception for California artist Sandra Jones Campbell from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Aug. 5. Guests will enjoy live music and complimentary wine and chocolate. They'll have the opportunity to meet Campbell in person and discuss her solo exhibit, "Sea La Vie," on […]

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First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver WA

Looking for something for the family, guests, or an interesting date night? Come to downtown Vancouver for the First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5. Downtown Vancouver is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Locally owned businesses are ready to welcome guests with original art, and, […]

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La Casita August Exhibit: Still Life Series

La Casita Cultural Center 205 E 16th Street, Vancouver

La Casita Cultural Center presents "Still Life Series (Serie Bodegones)," a new exhibit in its gallery, featuring watercolors on paper and oils canvas by Artist Alejandro Ceballosto. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5, followed by salsa lessons and social dancing until 10 p.m.

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Art4Art Fundraiser

Vancouver Community Library 901 C St., Vancouver

The Friends of Vancouver Community Library are hosting their free, annual Art4Art Fundraiser, starting at 5:30 p.m. August 5. All art is created by local artists and will sell for $30 each. The event will take place on the south lawn of the Vancouver and will include live music, food trucks, and craft activities for […]

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Friends of Vancouver Community Library host Art4Art Fundraiser

Vancouver Community Library 901 C St., Vancouver

The Friends of the Vancouver Community Library is hosting a fundraiser called Art4Art from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5, on the south lawn of the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Original art panels are priced at $30 each and will be sold first come, first served. There will be two […]

Classic Country Show with Matt Hodges

Barberton Grange 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver

Matt Hodges will perform classic country music at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Admission is $5 or $10 for a family of 4. Children 5 and under are free. Enjoy dancing and refreshements. This is an all-ages show and is presented on the first Friday of every […]

$5 – $10

“Nashville in the Northwest” Songwriters Festival at La Uva Fortuna

La Uva Fortuna Farms (formerly Rusty Grape) 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground

Nashville in the Northwest is a songwriters' festival that brings together some of Country and Americana music’s top songwriters, as well as emerging artists and songwriters from Nashville, Tennessee and the Pacific Northwest. It will be held at La Uva Fortuna (formerly The Rusty Grape) at 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, on Aug. 5. […]

$15 – $20

Journey Theater presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” July 29-Aug. 6

Parkrose High School Auditorium 12003 N.E. Shaver St. , Portland

Journey Theater presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid," based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this fishy fable will capture your heart with “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Performances are July […]

$15 – $24

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents “Antonie and Cleopatra”

Irving Park NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street Portland, OR 97212

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Antonie and Cleopatra” at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Irving Park, 707 N.E. Fremont St., Portland. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) […]

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