Second Saturday at the Arboretum

Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum 9215 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, WA, United States

The monthly work party at the Jane Weber Arboretum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 11. Weed control is always on the agenda, other special projects may happen. Expect an educational conversation on weeds. Refreshments will be served.

Free

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

Online via Zoom WA, United States

Second Saturday Divorce Workshops offers online workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month designed for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce. Professionals will offer guidance on finances, emotions and legal matters. Questions? Call Theresa Springer at 360 798-4161. Learn more at secondsaturday.com/locations/directory-category/wa/.

free

Blacksmithing Basics

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, offers a Blacksmithing Basics workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11. Students will learn the basics of blacksmithing in the farm's century-old shop. The workshop includes a lesson in this historic trade, focusing on traditional techniques used to construct various objects and tools. Attendees will […]

$125

Downtown Alley Flea Market

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from March to October in the alley next to the store at 606 Main St., Vancouver. Shoppers can find everything from handmade pottery and upcycled flannels to artisan soaps, lotions and art prints […]

free

La Center Arts Fair

Holley Park Wheel Club Community Center 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center, United States

The La Center Ars Council presents the La Center Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 at the Holley Park Wheel Club Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. The event features local artist booths, food vendors and kids' activities. The event will begin with a performance of the Cowlitz Drummers and […]

free

Lilac Days at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland, WA, United States

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 […]

$10

Clark College Creative Writing Festival

Clark College 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

free

Camas Public Library Book Sale

Camas Library 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA, United States

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 […]

Single Seniors Sing Along

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

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 presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

The Lair at Battle Ground High School 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground, WA, United States

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 […]

$7

Humanities WA Writing Workshop: How to Write a Family Portrait

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, WA, United States

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.

Open Door Stitchery Circle

North Clark Historical Museum 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, WA, United States

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.

free

Vancouver Folk Singers Sing Along

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

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.

Spring flowers watercolor class at Vancouver Art Space

Vancouver Art Space WA, United States

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 […]

$40

Stand-up Comedy at Underbar with Cam Strong

UnderBar 1701 1/2 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

$10

Hockinson High School presents “Mean Girls: High School Version”

Hockinson High School 16819 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

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 […]

$9 – $12

Evergreen High School Theater Presents: “The Lightning Thief (A Percy Jackson Musical)”

Evergreen High School 14300 NE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

$10 – $13

Washougal High School presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Washougal High School 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA, United States

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 […]

$10