iHeart Radio's "Battle of the Bands" kicks off at 6 p.m. July 15 at ilani Casino and Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Additional dates are July 22 and July 29. Four top bands have been selected from a large pool of submissions and will face off on the parking garage rooftop at ilani. The winning […]
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang will perform at Portland's Newmark Theatre at 7 p.m. July 29. Tickets are $30 to $50, available at www.portland5.com/newmark-theatre/events/jimmy-o-yang. Yang is an actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and producer who is best known for his roles in Netflix’s "Love Hard," HBO's "Silicon Valley," and the film "Crazy Rich Asians." He currently stars […]
Journey Theater presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid," based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this fishy fable will capture your heart with “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Performances are July […]
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “The Tragedie of Othello” at 7 p.m. July 29 at Luuwit View Park, Northeast 127th and Northeast Fremont Street, Portland. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in […]
Camas Parks & Recreation and the Camas Public Library are combining s’mores and stories on July 29 for a free storytime under the stars, designed for children ages 12 and under and an accompanying adult. Roast marshmallows and make s’mores at Crown Park, 120 N.E. 17th Ave., beginning at 8:15 p.m., followed by story time […]
Verizon-Cellular Plus, 12914 NE Hwy 99 in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver, is giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies from 10 a.m. to noon on July 30. No purchase is necessary. Children must be present with an adult to receive their backpacks. The store is also accepting donations of school supplies from […]
The Fern Prairie Art Fest will be held at Shangri-La Farm in Fern Prairie from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 and 31. Guests should park at Grove Field […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Perspectives," a special exhibition of more than 60 works by local BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) photographers made during the Black Lives Matter […]
O'Keefe Farms, 17604 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting its 2022 Sunflower Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 30, 31, Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older or $5 for ages six to 12. Admission is free for kids ages 5 […]
The nonprofit organization Northwest Harvest will host a listening session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30 at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. The goal of the listening sessions is to inform your elected officials, community leaders, Northwest Harvest staff and other organizations, about why people are experiencing hunger and poverty […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trusts 101: Wills v. Trusts - When Is One Better than the Other?" starting at 11 a.m. July 30. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Karen Webber. Registration is free and required to attend. To […]
Vancouver Art Space, located inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, is offering a beginner-friendly Greeting Card Calligraphy Class taught by instructor Carolyn Macpherson. The class, which costs $75 per person, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. July 30. Register through EventBrite or call 360-787-8772. Students will learn simple calligraphy […]
Artists and art lovers over 18 are invited to join the Art Critique Group meeting every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the atrium at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., […]
The Craft Beer and Wine Fest will be back with an in-person event July 29-31 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. July 29, noon to 10 p.m. July 30 and noon to 5 p.m. July 31. Once inside the festival gates, visit Wine Country, Beer Village and […]
Thrive2Survive will host the Show the Love Car Show in the Living Hope Church parking lot at 2711 N.E. Andresen Blvd. from 1 to 4 p.m. July 30. Classic car models, motorcycles, trucks and lowriders of all types will be on display for attendees to see. Event will also include activates for children and families, […]
Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site & the National Park Service will host: "Columbia River Trade: The Ties that Bind since Time Immemorial –Salmon traditions and all that surrounds it: the trades, travel to and from places along the Columbia River & fishing techniques." From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 30. Presented by Brigette […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents a free outdoor theater series from July 16-Aug. 14 featuring an abridged and modernized version of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." Shows are performed in different outdoor locations around Vancouver. Admission is free. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic dinner. All performances are at 6 p.m. Here are the locations […]
Journey Theater presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid," based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this fishy fable will capture your heart with “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Performances are July […]
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Twelfe Night (or What You Will)” at 7 p.m. July 30 at Gateway Discovery Park, 10520 N.E. Halsey St., Portland. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in […]
Battle Ground Lake State Park staff and volunteers will host fun, educational, and free Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs for adults and kids alike. The program "Slugs! Nature's Decomposers" will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 30. Programs take place at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St. Children must be accompanied by a […]
