Kwanzaa Celebration

Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield

Join the Kwanzaa celebration of family, community and culture from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, […]

$9.99 – $39.99
Event Series “Playing with Light” at OMSI

“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19

“Exquisite Creatures Revealed” at OMSI

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland

"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]

$15 – $20
Event Series Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver

Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

December Nature Day at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver

Columbia Springs' December Nature Day: Nature Connected is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy hands-on science and nature experiences exploring […]

free

Sapporo and Hokkaido photography exhibit

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland

The Portland Japanese Garden's "Vision of Place" exhibit runs through June 10. The exhibit features  photography from Portland’s sister city, Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the cities' sister city relationship. Admission is $21.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors 65 and older, $17.95 for students with ID, $15.95 for youth ages […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Kingsugi Exhibit at Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland

The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27.  Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64

Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park St., Portland

The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]

$25
Event Series Christmas Teas at Pomeroy Farm

Christmas Teas at Pomeroy Farm

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt

Pomeroy Farm will host six Christmas Teas at noon on Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21. The menu will feature assorted savories and sandwiches, various desserts, scones and tea. Reservations are required by email to staff@pomeroyfarm.org. Include party size, preferred date and any dietary concerns. Tickets are $42 each. A tour of Pomeroy Farm's […]

$42
Event Series Open Door Stitchery Circle

Open Door Stitchery Circle

North Clark Historical Museum 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy

The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, hosts the Open Door Stitchery circle from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Attendees should bring a project to work on. Stitchers can share ideas, learn something new and make new friends.

free
Event Series Board Game Club

Board Game Club

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas

The Camas Public Library offers an all-ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Some games will be provided or bring your own to share. No registration is required.

free

Collage Laboratory at Art at the Cave

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

Art at the Cave gallery will host a Collage Laboratory with artist Greg Bee from for ages 18 and over. Drop in at any time to socialist while you cut and paste. Participants should bring their own glue sticks. Other materials will be supplied. Collage Laboratory is held from 2 to 5 p.m. every second […]

free

Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their Friends and Family

Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their friends and family will be held the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. RSVP by calling 564-236-5620 to ensure there are enough spots. Sponsored by Vancouver-based TBI4LIFE non-profit. For more information, visit www.tbi4life.com.

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “White Christmas”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "White Christmas" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13 and 20; 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 21. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the […]

$16 – $25

Ekklesia Theatre presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Vancouver Christmas Show”

North Creek Church 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver

Ekklesia Theatre presents "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Vancouver Christmas Show" with showtimes from Dec. 13-22 at North Creek Church, aka The Coffee Church, at 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. This cheeky, family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" features five actors playing over 30 characters, with plenty of laughs and local references. Showtimes are 7 […]

$15

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

$10

Junior Symphony of Vancouver Holiday Concert

Cascades Presbyterian Church 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver

The Junior Symphony of Vancouver presents a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver. The program features music by J.C. Bach, Tchaikovsky and others, including sing-alongs! Tickets are $15 at the door. A reception follows the concert. For more details, call 360-696-4084 or visit oregonchamberplayers.org/junior-symphony-of-vancouver or […]

$15