Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]
The English department at Clark College hosts its annual Creative Writing Festival from May 6-11. The event, which is free and open to the public, features activities geared for writers at all levels. The festival allows writers to immerse themselves in workshops and readings by renowned authors. It will culminate with the Clark Spring Creative […]
The Camas Public Library is offering a used book sale from May 9-12 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9-11 and noon to 4 p.m. May 12. On May 12 only, attendees will be able to fill a shopping bag with as many books as they can […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Spring Tea, featuring two seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver. Enjoy small bites and teas from Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary. Live music will be provided by local singer and songwriter, Owen Kortz. Tickets are $65 per person. Reservations are […]
Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. May 11. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Battle Ground High School’s drama program presents William Shakespeare’s comedy, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Shows will be in The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Tickets are $7 per person or $5 with an ASB card, purchasable at the door or in advance online. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on […]
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum and Humanities Washington will host a "How to Write a Family Portrait" workshop at 1 p.m. May 11 at 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco. The workshop, taught by journalist and author Kristen Millares Young, will also be offered in Spanish at 2:30 p.m.
The North Clark Historical Museum will host the Open Door Stitchery Circle from 1 to 4 p.m. May 11. Bring a project to work on, visit with others, share ideas and learn something new.
The Vancouver Folk Singers will meet at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located a t 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. May 11. Meeting will begin at 1, singing will start at 1:15 p.m. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Spring Tea, featuring two seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver. Enjoy small bites and teas from Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary. Live music will be provided by local singer and songwriter, Owen Kortz. Tickets are $65 per person. Reservations are […]
Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a “Spring Flowers” Watercolor Make-and-Take class from 2 to 4 p.m. May 11. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will show students how to create a flower with watercolors. Students will learn watercolor techniques to paint a pre-sketched flower. Class is best suited for students […]
UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver, presents "Laughgasm" stand-up comedy show at 7 p.m. May 11 hosted by Logan Loughmiller with headliner and Helium Comedy Club favorite Cam Strong, as well as Patti Mansbach, Ross Passeck, Andrea Menchaca and Almond Larson. There's a $10 cover charge. Drinks will be available to […]
The Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents the musical, "Mean Girls: High School Version" at Hockinson High School Auditorium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. Cady Heron may […]
Evergreen High School presents "The Lightning Thief (A Percy Jackson Musical)" playing from May 10-18 at 14300 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. This musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book follows teenager Percy Jackson. When he discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark […]
Washougal High School presents "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," based on the book by Roald Dahl, playing May 10 through May 18 at 1201 39th St., Washougal. In this new version of the classic story, Charlie longs to tour the Wonka factory and searches for the elusive Golden Ticket. This musical blends songs from the […]
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 […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Steel Magnolias," playing May 3-19. This play follows the lives of six extraordinary women, showcasing their friendships, laughter and the strength they draw from one another. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with 2 p.m. matinees May 5, 12 and […]
Love Street Playhouse presents Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys," showing April 26 to May 19 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. The play follows Al and Willie, former top-billed Vaudevillians who are now estranged. When CBS invites them to host a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings them back together, along with memories, miseries […]
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 Gardeners Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale is 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 10 and 11 (by appointment only) and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 (no appointment needed) at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Gardeners will find perennials and annuals, vegetables and herbs, houseplants and hanging baskets, mixed […]
