The Downtown Camas Association will host "All You Need Is Love and Chocolate" from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Feb. 7. Enjoy chocolate treats, art shows, candy-themed activities, after-hours shopping, games and prize drawings. Guess the amount of candy in jars for prizes, go on a treasure hunt, sample artisan chocolates and chocolate […]
Most Everything Vintage will host a Vintage and Antique Flea Market from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Valiant Ballroom, 111 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Find Pendleton goods, pottery, mid-century-modern, lamps, furniture, sewing supplies, pottery, jewelry, vintage items and upcycled clothing, including apparel by Aaura, […]
Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]
Art at the Cave gallery presents "Love Is Love," an exhibit of works by Pacific Northwest artists exploring all forms of love. An opening reception with the artists in attendance is 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more at artatthecave.com.
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary will host a Valentine card making workshop at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Attend a fun, relaxing evening of crafting Valentines cards for your loved ones using Dandelion's big selection of craft materials. The $20 price includes supplies.
The Family Valentine's Ball is 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8 at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. All ages are invited to enjoy dancing, food, photos and activities. Tickets are $20 for Vancouver residents and $23 for non-residents; advanced purchase is required. Everyone attending the dance […]
Bear Hug Bakery will host a Valentine's Cookie Decorating Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Rd., Camas. Heather from Bear Hug Bakery will offer step-by-step guidance through the process of decorating six large, pre-baked sugar cookies with royal icing. Another class is offered March 21. Tickets […]
Enjoy food, drinks, river views and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at the AC Lounge, located in the AC Hotel by Marriott at 333 W. Columbia Way on the Vancouver waterfront. The duo River Twain plays "Dustbowl Soul," American roots and folk music with a 1960s twist.
Monica Maggio of the Master Gardener Program will host a Fruit Tree Pruning Series on Feb. 7 and 8. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength and fruit set of your trees, and help reduce pest and disease pressure. Part One is a Zoom lecture, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7, that will cover general […]
The Portland Winter Light Festival will dazzle Portland from Feb. 7-15, with 150 art installations and light performances, all free to attend at locations including the Electric Blocks, Director Park, Waterfront Park, Big Pink, Ankeny Alley and the Central Eastside. Highlights include the opening night ceremony at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Pioneer Courthouse Square; […]
Birdhouse Books, in the lower level at 1001 Main St., will host a First Friday Poetry Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 with Scot Siegel and Jessica Morey-Collins. First Friday Poetry Night is offered every first Friday of the month. Drop by early to browse books, see art and buy treats upstairs at […]
The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, and musician Wayne Hoffman host First Friday Open Mic nights from 7-10 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome to perform onstage with talented vocalists and musicians playing guitar, banjo, autoharp, fiddle, piano and singing. There's […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, presents "Fun Home," based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechnel, with showtimes Feb. 7 through Feb. 23. This Tony Award-winning musical was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. Performances are 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 and matinee shows are […]
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to to the Kiggins Theatre from Feb. 7-9, featuring three nights of adventure films with action sports, mountain expeditions and explorations of environmental issues. Each night features 7-9 films. Doors open at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8 and the films start at 7 p.m. […]
First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, hosts a First Friday Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday of every month. Bring your own board games or play from available games. Pizza is provided or bring snacks. Get details at facebook.com/groups/firstfridaygamenight/.
Columbia Dance Center will host Scottish Dance Classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 10 to March 28. New dancers are welcome. No partner or experience is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 at the door. Learn more at rscds-swws.org.
Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, presents "The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 7, reinterpreting classic and contemporary Broadway songs. Tickets are $50 to $55 at columbiatheatre.com.
Hope For Food Addiction is a 12 step meeting held every Saturday morning at All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 2206 N.W. 99th St., from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Diane Gould at 503-222-5625.
Join the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington and Columbia Land Trust from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 to plant a privacy hedge for the sandhill crane habitat at Crane’s Landing near Vancouver Lake. Park at Blurock Landing, 8000 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver. Attendees will learn about Crane's Landing history and help with willow […]
Please Don't Die Black Men will host the Annual Black History Month Fashion Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. Specialty shopping starts at 9 a.m. The show includes a West African tribal hairstyle exhibit, a silent auction, a mini African American fashion […]