Journey Theater presents "Peter/Wendy," based on J.M. Barrie’s original "Peter and Wendy and The Little White Bird," rather than the Disney version of Peter Pan, with performances from May 9-17 at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground.  The story follows Wendy Darling as Peter takes her to the magical world of Neverland, […]
Heritage High School's Theatre Department presents the musical "My Fair Lady," telling the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who's taken under the wing of phonetics expert Henry Higgins. As Higgins transforms Eliza into a "proper lady," audiences will hear songs including "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and "I Could Have Danced All Night." […]
The Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents "The Sound of Music," a musical telling the story of Maria, a spirited young woman who brings music, love, and hope to the von Trapp family as they face the rise of Nazi Germany. Performances are 7 p.m. May 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 and 2 p.m. […]
Starbird Theatre presents “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich with showtimes May 9-11 at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Theatre, 3000 N.W. 119th St., Vancouver. The drama is based on the true story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s, painting watch dials with radium-based paint. The women initially […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Silent Sky," based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, whose pioneering work in astronomy went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. This drama explores how, during a time of immense scientific discoveries, women's ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Tickets are $26 at […]
The Battle Ground Public Schools District Art Show returns for its 66th year, bringing back the popular People’s Choice Award. The public is invited to view students' art on the district website and vote for their favorite submission at each grade level through 8 a.m. May 12. All grade levels are represented in the show […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 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 Master Gardener Mother’s Day Plant Sale is 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 9-10 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County will offer perennials, houseplants and gardening supplies. Proceeds from the sale benefit the foundation. The sale is open […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will hold its annual Mother’s Day Weekend Mum Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11, in conjunction with the Master Gardener Foundation's Mother's Day Plant Sale at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Mums will be […]
Scented Acres Lavender Farm, 13804 N.E. 117th Ave. in the Brush Prairie area of Vancouver, will host its annual Mother’s Day Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 featuring products by local makers and art by local artists. Guests are also encouraged to visit the farm’s nursery, lavender garden and lavender gift shop. […]
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland, will host Lilac Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 through May 11, Mother's Day. This year marks the garden's 50th anniversary. See and smell a huge variety of blooming lilacs and buy lilac starts for your own garden. Visit the museum (located in […]
Willful Wine at the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, will offer a special Mother's Day menu from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11. Reservations are available at opentable.com, by calling 360-433-2206 or emailing info@willfulwine.co. Learn more at willfulwine.com.
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, will offer a Mother’s Day Tea Tasting Party from 10:30 a.m. to noon on May 11. Attendees will enjoy a flight of four different teas of their choosing, plus a selection of baked goods. After finishing the tasting flight, each person can enjoy a full cup […]
The Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library will host its Spring Book Sale on the second floor of the Camas Public Library from May 8-11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 8-10 and noon to 4 p.m. May 11. On May 11 only, shoppers can fill a bag with books for $5. All […]
Love Street Playhouse presents "Moon Over Buffalo," April 25 to May 18, centering on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s stuck playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Alice By Heart" with performances May 9-25 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Set in war-torn World War II London, the play reimagines Lewis Carroll’s tale. As bombs fall and a city crumbles, Alice and her ailing friend Alfred escape to the world of her favorite book, "Alice’s Adventures in […]
Starbird Theatre presents “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich with showtimes May 9-11 at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Theatre, 3000 N.W. 119th St., Vancouver. The drama is based on the true story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s, painting watch dials with radium-based paint. The women initially […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Silent Sky," based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, whose pioneering work in astronomy went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. This drama explores how, during a time of immense scientific discoveries, women's ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Tickets are $26 at […]
Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer a Mother's Day Clay Workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 11. Hand-build a mug, vase, planter or trinket dish with your mother with step-by-step instruction. Students can add your personal touches with stamps and decorative techniques. After the workshop, Kilnfolk staff will fire the […]
Single Seniors will attend Happy Hour at Applebee's, 12717 S.E. 2nd Cir, starting at 3 p.m. May 11. For more information, call 360-892-8944.