Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents “Loves Labour’s Lost”

Irving Park NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street Portland, OR 97212

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Loves Labour's Lost” at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Irving Park, 707 N.E. Fremont 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 Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) is […]

free

ilani presents “Legends of Motown” tribute show

ilani Casino Resort 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, United States

See Legends of Motown Old School Tribute Show at 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at ilani's Cowlitz Ballroom, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. The show features performances honoring James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and others. Tickets are $29 and $39 via Ticketmaster.com or ilaniresort.com. More information about the show is available at […]

$29 – $39

Free Coffee Friday at Latte Da to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer’s

Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, will offer free 12-ounce cups of coffee every Friday in August to raise awareness for The Walk to End Alzheimer's in Southwest Washington on Sept. 26. Even though the coffee is free, donations for the nonprofit organization are appreciated. Latte Da will match […]

free, donations welcome

Northwest Oil Painters Guild Show and Sale at Corridor Gallery, July 18-Sept. 16

Esther Short Building 610 Esther St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Northwest Oil Painters Guild is celebrating 20 years of supporting Northwest oil painters from from Mercer Island to Camas. The group's annual show and sale will be hosted by the Corridor Gallery inside the Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, across from Esther Short Park. The exhibit, on display along the main hallways, is […]

free

Kalama Heritage Festival

WA, United States

The Kalama Heritage Festival is set for Aug. 19-21 at Louis Rasmussen Park in Kalama, off the I-5 at exit #30. The festival honors the blending of the cultures between Kanaka and Pacific Northwest Native Americans. Guests can enjoy traditional Hawaiian musical performers, local Native and Hawaiian bands, traditional Hawaiian foods, music jamming sessions, food, […]

Aurora Gallery exhibit: James Geddes and Sue Clancy

Aurora Gallery 1004 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

During the month of August, Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver, will exhibit works by two artists, James Geddes and Sue Clancy. Geddes has just created a new line of black and white historical sketches depicting horses, cowboys and cattle. Clancy is delivering an "ABC show": art, books and cards. Many original works will be […]

free

First Friday in Camas: Summer Fun and Flamingos

Downtown Camas 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

"Summer Fun and Flamingos” returns to downtown Camas from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5.  Wear flamingo-inspired clothing and enjoy flamingo-themed games and crafts, art gallery receptions, after-hours shopping, dining specials and live music. Pink flamingos will flock downtown for the Camas Grad Night Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser. Find out how to flock a […]

free

Attic Gallery hosts reception for California Artist Sandra Jones Campbell

Attic Gallery 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas, WA, United States

Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas, will host a reception for California artist Sandra Jones Campbell from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Aug. 5. Guests will enjoy live music and complimentary wine and chocolate. They'll have the opportunity to meet Campbell in person and discuss her solo exhibit, "Sea La Vie," on […]

free

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver WA, United States

Looking for something for the family, guests, or an interesting date night? Come to downtown Vancouver for the First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5. Downtown Vancouver is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Locally owned businesses are ready to welcome guests with original art, and, […]

free

La Casita August Exhibit: Still Life Series

La Casita Cultural Center 205 E 16th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

La Casita Cultural Center presents "Still Life Series (Serie Bodegones)," a new exhibit in its gallery, featuring watercolors on paper and oils canvas by Artist Alejandro Ceballosto. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5, followed by salsa lessons and social dancing until 10 p.m.

free

Art4Art Fundraiser

Vancouver Community Library 901 C St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Friends of Vancouver Community Library are hosting their free, annual Art4Art Fundraiser, starting at 5:30 p.m. August 5. All art is created by local artists and will sell for $30 each. The event will take place on the south lawn of the Vancouver and will include live music, food trucks, and craft activities for […]

Free

Friends of Vancouver Community Library host Art4Art Fundraiser

Vancouver Community Library 901 C St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Friends of the Vancouver Community Library is hosting a fundraiser called Art4Art from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5, on the south lawn of the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Original art panels are priced at $30 each and will be sold first come, first served. There will be two […]

Classic Country Show with Matt Hodges

Barberton Grange 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

Matt Hodges will perform classic country music at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Admission is $5 or $10 for a family of 4. Children 5 and under are free. Enjoy dancing and refreshements. This is an all-ages show and is presented on the first Friday of every […]

$5 – $10

“Nashville in the Northwest” Songwriters Festival at La Uva Fortuna

La Uva Fortuna Farms (formerly Rusty Grape) 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, WA, United States

Nashville in the Northwest is a songwriters' festival that brings together some of Country and Americana music’s top songwriters, as well as emerging artists and songwriters from Nashville, Tennessee and the Pacific Northwest. It will be held at La Uva Fortuna (formerly The Rusty Grape) at 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, on Aug. 5. […]

$15 – $20

Journey Theater presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” July 29-Aug. 6

Parkrose High School Auditorium 12003 N.E. Shaver St. , Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

$15 – $24

King’s Kruz-In

Glenwood Community Church 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

The 19th annual King's Kruz-In will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6. at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. The family-friendly King's Kruz-In is known for its large turnout of rods, classics and customs, live bluegrass music and barbecue lunch. There will be a balloon artist for the kids […]

$15

Ridgefield Day of Festivals

Various locations around Ridgefield WA, United States

Enjoy a full day of festivities in downtown Ridgefield on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Three separate events are scheduled on the same day: Ridgefield First Saturday, Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Races, and the inaugural Ridgefield Art Association Forest Fair. All events are free and C-Tran will offer a free shuttle […]

Unique Markets Portland at Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Veterans Memorial Coliseum 300 N Winning Way, Portland, OR, United States

Unique Markets Portland will be at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way, Portland, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7. Unique Markets creates modern, community-focused experiences to make shopping inspirational, helping small businesses dream big while educating the public on the impact of shopping small. Unique Markets offers a high-caliber, […]

$5 – $35

Portland Art Museum presents “Perspectives,” photographs by BIPOC artists

Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park St., Portland, OR, United States

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 protests in 2020. Perspectives features work by artists Emery Barnes, Joseph Blake, Linneas Boland-Godbey, David (Daveed) Jacobo, Mariah Harris, and Byron Merritt. The exhibition opens […]

$22 – $25