The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Winter Solstice Walk from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, beginning at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year. Each day after the winter solstice grows longer and gains light. […]
The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27. Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]
Pomeroy Farm will host six Christmas Teas at noon on Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21. The menu will feature assorted savories and sandwiches, various desserts, scones and tea. Reservations are required by email to staff@pomeroyfarm.org. Include party size, preferred date and any dietary concerns. Tickets are $42 each. A tour of Pomeroy Farm's […]
Northwest Performing Arts Alliance and Riverside Performing Arts present "A Tale of the Nutcracker" at noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. This 1950s-themed production is inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and takes place on Christmas Eve at the Williams’ residence, […]
Art at the Cave gallery hosts a free Artist's Talk from 1 to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Artists featured […]
Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired Nutcracker production with beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving via covered wagon. Showtimes are 6 p.m. Dec. 20 (sensory-friendly with softer music, more lights and buffer seats) and 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Livestream viewing is available. The performance is […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chess sets, if they have them.
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 […]
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 […]
Calling all Teen Bakers! The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., offers "Bakeology," a teen baking program from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. All experience levels are welcome and it's free to participate. We'll go over what went well, where we can improve, and learn new things along the […]
See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]
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 […]
Northwest Performing Arts Alliance and Riverside Performing Arts present "A Tale of the Nutcracker" at noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., […]
Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired Nutcracker production with beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving via covered wagon. Showtimes are 6 p.m. Dec. 20 (sensory-friendly with softer music, more lights and buffer seats) and 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Livestream viewing is available. The performance is […]
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 […]
Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 17-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding streets. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, will host a Christmas Tree Sale, Dec. 1-22. Shoppers will find variety of freshly cut Christmas trees. Sales support local veterans and their families. Weekday hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more details, visit post#14christmastreesale […]
