The Historic Trusts Hosts “History Beneath Your Feet” at Providence Academy

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

In honor of Preservation Month, The Historic Trust will host a free public archaeology event, “History Beneath Your Feet,” at Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen, Vancouver, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 19. The public is invited to watch archaeologists at work, view artifacts already found at the site, see a stone tool making demonstration […]

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Event Series Vancouver Farmers Market

Vancouver Farmers Market

Vancouver Farmers Market Eighth and Esther Streets, Vancouver, WA, United States

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.

free

Portland Japanese Garden presents “Subtle Intimacy: Here and There” exhibit of glassworks

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Portland Japanese Garden's first art exhibition of 2023, "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There," features the work of Japan Institute’s Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Hailed as a “glass virtuoso” by The New York Times, Sasaki traveled from her native Japan to collect plant life from Portland Japanese Garden to create a site-specific experience: Transparent impressions of the […]

$13.95 – $19.95

Hazel Dell Parade of Bands

Clark County Fire District 6 8800 NE Hazel Dell Avenue, Vancouver, WA, United States

The 57th annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands returns with 25 local bands, parade floats and classic vehicles at 10:30 a.m. May 20 at Clark County Fire District 6, 8800 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave. The theme this year is “Sounds of Freedom” and the Grand Marshals will be Lt. Colonel Bob Knight (ret.) and Lt. Colonel […]

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Traditional Powwow at Clark College

Clark College O'Connell Sports Complex 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Native American Parent Association of Southwest Washington invites the community to its Annual Traditional Powwow at Clark College O'Connell Sports Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, from noon to 10 p.m. May 20. Doors open to the public at noon. All drummers and dancers are welcome. The Grand Entry is at 1 p.m. followed […]

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Event Series Vancouver Farmers Market

Vancouver Farmers Market

Vancouver Farmers Market Eighth and Esther Streets, Vancouver, WA, United States

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.

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Tour and Board Games at Covington House

The Historic Covington House 4201 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Historic Covington House, located at 4201 Main St., from noon to 3 p.m. May 21. Attendees will be treated to a tour, followed by a community social playing board games. There will also be music and other social activities provided by the Covingtons. For more information, call 360-885-0097.

Portland Spirit hosts 70s and 80s Rock Cruise

Salmon Springs Dock 1010 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, United States

Portland Spirit will offer a Yacht Rock Cruise, boarding at 2:45 on May 21 and cruising from 3:15 to 5 p.m. with views of the Milwaukie waterfront and downtown Portland. The cruise features DJ Scott Tom from 106.7 The Eagle spinning hits from the 70s and 80s with dancing and cocktails. Drinks and appetizers will […]

$50

Watershed Alliance Food and Film Documentary Series

Fort Vancouver Community Library 901 C Street , Vancouver, WA, United States

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington presents the Food and Film Documentary Series with in-person, free film screenings at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Now in its 12th year, the film series will continue to bring environmental topics to the community. Films will be shown on the fourth Tuesday of the month […]

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“Geeks Who Drink” Weekly Trivia Night at 54°40′ Brewing

54-40 Brewing Company 3801 S. Truman Road, Washougal, WA, United States

54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, will host a weekly "Geeks Who Drink" trivia night from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Questions cover everything from Hungary to "The Hunger […]

Science on Tap: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe

Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland, OR, United States

The next Science on Tap at the Alberta Rose Theatre is 7 p.m. May 24 with "Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe," at 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland. Tickets are $15 to $45 at scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta_may_24_alien/. Astronomer and science communicator Philip Plait draws on both the latest scientific research and his prodigious imagination […]

$15 – $45
Event Series KV Jam Session

Kennedy Violins Jam Session

Kennedy Violins 508 SE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, United States

Agyei Marshall hosts a casual jam night at Kennedy Violins, 17720 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 160, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. This is a free event and is open to the public as well as Kennedy Violins students.

Free

Vancouver Volcanoes Host Fundraising Games

Clark Community College O’Connell Sports Complex 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Volcanoes are partnering with Waste Connections for the 2023 basketball season! Together, they will host six fundraising games that will benefit the following community partners: Share Vancouver (March 31st), East Vancouver Business Association Scholarship Fund (April 21st), Chelsea’s Closet (April 29th), Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (May 5th), Hoops For Hope (May 13th), […]

Rose Festival Fireworks Cruise

Salmon Springs Dock 1010 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, United States

Portland Spirit will offer a Rose Festival Fireworks Cruise from 8 to 10:30 p.m. May 26. Passengers will board at Caruthers Landing, 110 S.E. Caruthers S., Portland, and disembark from […]

$50
Event Series Vancouver Farmers Market

Vancouver Farmers Market

Vancouver Farmers Market Eighth and Esther Streets, Vancouver, WA, United States

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.

free

Portland Japanese Garden presents “Subtle Intimacy: Here and There” exhibit of glassworks

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Portland Japanese Garden's first art exhibition of 2023, "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There," features the work of Japan Institute’s Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Hailed as a “glass virtuoso” by The New York Times, Sasaki traveled from her native Japan to collect plant life from Portland Japanese Garden to create a site-specific experience: Transparent impressions of the […]

$13.95 – $19.95