Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.
Northwest Children's Theater presents Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" at the new Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts, 100o S.W. Broadway, Suite T-100, Portland. Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with one toy? What […]
Oregon Children’s Theatre presents "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon," showing April 30 to May 28 at Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Showtimes are 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $22 to $35 on sale at octc.org/wherethe-mountain-meets-the-moon. or by calling the box office at 503-228-9571. The […]
The Multnomah County Fair will be at Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, from noon to 7 p.m. May 27, 28 and 29. The fair features stage entertainment, barn animals, food and artisan vendors, creative art displays, a low-rider car show, an "Encanto" sing-along, free Lotoria (Bingo), weiner dog races and a […]
barre3 will host a free class at 12:30 p.m. May 28 at GLAMbeauty bar, 202 E. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 200, Vancouver. Attendees should bring water and yoga mats. GLAMbeauty will offer discounts on waxing services. Register at least 24 hours in advance by calling 360-718-2358. A $20 charge will be applied to those who don't […]
"Myra's Story" will show May 5 to 28 at 21ten Theatre, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave., Portland. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play, which is recommended for ages 15 and up, follows Myra's struggle with alcoholism and the generational and political traumas that fuel it. With Irish […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Bare: A Pop Opera," May 11-28 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The play follows students at a Catholic boarding school, dealing with heavy topics and teenaged kids looking for healing and answers as they grapple with sexuality, identity and the future. Peter, an altar boy, and Jason, a popular […]
Torchsong Entertainment presents "The Jolly Riot: Pirate Rock Musical," May 26 to June 4 at Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge, 10282 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie. Tickets are $18 for adults or $22 at the door. Kids 14 and under are $12 or $15 at the door. Purchase tickets at torchsongentertainment.com/cabarets. Part “Pirates of the Caribbean" and […]
Loowit Brewing, 507 Columbia St., Vancouver, hosts a weekly “Geeks Who Drink” trivia night from 7 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is a trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Questions cover everything from Hungary to “The Hunger Games,” from science to sports, […]
