RedDoor Gallery presents works by Natasha Ramras in an Emerging Artist Exhibition, Dec. 13-Feb. 12. The public is invited to an artist reception honoring Ramras from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at 411 N.E. Dallas Street. Guests will enjoy complimentary beverages, charcuterie and chocolate truffles.
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]
Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, will host Winter Gleam holiday light show from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening in December. In addition to light displays, light tunnels and twinkling pathways, the event features holiday-themed games, seasonal food and treats, local vendors with […]
Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]
The Camas Public Library’s Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading — it’s just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]
Activate Church will host Christmas at the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park. The event, which is open to everyone, includes free pictures with Santa Claus, free toys for kids and free Christmas trees, as well as hot cocoa, cookie decorating and live Christmas carols. Get more […]
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.
Ekklesia Theatre presents "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Vancouver Christmas Show" with showtimes from Dec. 13-22 at North Creek Church, aka The Coffee Church, at 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. This cheeky, family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" features five actors playing over 30 characters, with plenty of laughs and local references. Showtimes are 7 […]
Friends of DanceWorks present "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. The production features more than 100 students and pre-professional dancers, telling the story […]
River Homelink presents "Shrek, the Musical, Jr." showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 with 3 p.m. showings on Dec. 7 and 14 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater or at the door. Prices are $10 for general admission and $5 […]
The drama department at Battle Ground High School presents "Clue: On Stage," a theatrical adaptation of the 1985 film based on the popular board game. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, with a matinee at noon on Dec. 7 in The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "White Christmas" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13 and 20; 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 21. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," showing Dec. 6-21 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas […]
The local Scottish Country Dance group is welcoming new dancers. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 per class. Class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or special clothing is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. For more details, visit www.rscds-swws.org or contact […]
Magenta Theater presents "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story," playing from Dec. 6-22 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. The play is an adaptation of the holiday classic, reimagined through theatrical storytelling. Actors transform from narrators into characters, and beloved carols are sung to joyful or sinister effect, giving a fresh perspective to this familiar Christmas story. […]
All Saints Episcopal Church, 2206 N.W. 99th St., Vancouver, hosts a weekly 12 Step meeting for food addicts at 9 a.m. Saturdays. For more details, call Diane Gould at 503-222-5625.
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.
Jebale Coffee at The Portal, 1207 E. Reserve St., Vancouver, is hosting Christmas in the Couve, a holiday market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15. The market features local vendors with handmade gifts, treats, and seasonal goodies. Enjoy coffee from Jebale while browsing. Admission is free but RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-the-couv-tickets-1109269939249. Learn […]
"A Christmas Bazaar" is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 in Clark College's student center on the college's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. The market features vendors offering handmade wares, free hot chocolate and free candy canes. Kids will enjoy free face painting, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit from 12:30-3:30 […]
Join the Kwanzaa celebration of family, community and culture from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. The event features music, dance, art and food. The holiday bazaar opens at 9 a.m. Doors will be locked from 11:45 a.m. to 2 […]