“Geeks Who Drink” Weekly Trivia Night at 54°40′ Brewing

54-40 Brewing Company 3801 S. Truman Road, Washougal, WA, United States

54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, will host a weekly "Geeks Who Drink" trivia night from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Questions cover everything from Hungary to "The Hunger […]

“Soul!” jazz benefit concert for “Uplift!” children’s project

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Jazz and blues vocalist Shelly Rudolph takes the Kiggins Theatre stage at 6 p.m. May 17 for “Soul!" a concert to benefit the Southwest Washington Center for the Arts’ “Uplift!” children’s project. Rudolph will be joined by pianist Tom Grant, along with the Swank Soul Band guitarist Dan Gildea, saxophonist Renato Caranto (of the Mel […]

$30

Sons and Daughters of Italy Bocce Ball

Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host bocce ball nights at the Vancouver Elks Lodge NO 823 at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., every Wednesday in May weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. Courts located behind the main building. For more information, contact Paul at 360-521-5584.

Free Online Sustainable Living Workshops

Online via Zoom WA, United States

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online Wednesday evening workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The eight-part series from April 12 to May 31 will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low-waste living. Registration is required […]

free

Online Recycling Done Right Workshop

Online WA, United States

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The eight-part series will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention, and low waste living. The sixth session will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. […]

Pink Lemonade Project Virtual Auction

WA

Pink Lemonade Project is a nonprofit organization benefitting those with breast cancer, their families and caregivers. Support the Pink Lemonade Project through a virtual auction, which closes at 5 p.m. May 21. Register at pinklp.ejoinme.org/22OnlineReg. Donations are also welcome at pinklp.ejoinme.org/Donate22. Learn more about the Pink Lemonade Project at pinklemonadeproject.org.

Ryan Leaf Speaker Event Benefitting Columbia River Mental Health Services

Royal Oaks Country Club 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Former Washington State quarterback and number two overall NFL draft pick Ryan Leaf will speak at an event benefiting Columbia River Mental Health Services at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 9 a.m. May 18. Leaf will speak about his time at Washington State and the NFL, as well as […]

Event Series TOPS Vancouver 954

TOPS Vancouver 954

Minnehaha Church of Christ 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

Single Seniors Game Day

WA

Single Seniors will host a game day starting at 11:30 a.m. May 18. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. Event limited to 8 attendees. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Event Series HOPE Dementia Support Group

HOPE Dementia Support Group

The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community 2305 N.E. 129th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Thursday afternoons at The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community, 2305 N.E. 129th St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free

Clark County Civil Service Commission Meeting

Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor, room 679, Vancouver, United States

The Clark County Civil Service Commission meets regularly on the third Thursday of every month to approve backgrounds, eligibility lists and discuss issues that come before the commission. Meetings are hybrid; in person at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver on the 5th floor Room 511 OR via Microsoft Teams.

Battle Ground High School presents “Wonderland”

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

The Battle Ground High School drama club presents “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure,” a retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tales based on a book by Rachel Rockwell, with shows at 7 p.m. May 11-13 and 18-20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Shows are inside "The Lair" auditorium. […]

$10

Literary Arts presents Tom Hanks in Conversation at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Literary Arts presents Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker and writer Tom Hanks, in conversation about his new novel, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece," at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $30 to $90 at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/tom-hanks-conversation. Hanks' novel is about the making of a star-studded, […]

$30 – $90
Event Series MYRA’S STORY at Corrib Theatre

“Myra’s Story” at 21ten Theatre

21ten Theatre 2110 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

"Myra's Story" will show May 5 to 28 at 21ten Theatre, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave., Portland. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play, which is recommended for ages 15 and up, follows Myra's struggle with alcoholism and the generational and political traumas that fuel it. With Irish […]

$15 – $35

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Bare: A Pop Opera”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Bare: A Pop Opera," May 11-28 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The play follows students at a Catholic boarding school, dealing with heavy topics and teenaged kids looking for healing and answers as they grapple with sexuality, identity and the future. Peter, an altar boy, and Jason, a popular […]

$21 – $25

Pink Lemonade Project Virtual Auction

WA

Pink Lemonade Project is a nonprofit organization benefitting those with breast cancer, their families and caregivers. Support the Pink Lemonade Project through a virtual auction, which closes at 5 p.m. May 21. Register at pinklp.ejoinme.org/22OnlineReg. Donations are also welcome at pinklp.ejoinme.org/Donate22. Learn more about the Pink Lemonade Project at pinklemonadeproject.org.

Single Seniors at Olive Garden

Olive Garden 8101 NE Parkway Dr, Vancouver, WA, United States

Single Seniors will eat out together at Olive Garden, 8101 N.E. Parkway Dr., starting at noon May 19. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

The Historic Trusts Hosts “History Beneath Your Feet” at Providence Academy

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

In honor of Preservation Month, The Historic Trust will host a free public archaeology event, “History Beneath Your Feet,” at Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen, Vancouver, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 19. The public is invited to watch archaeologists at work, view artifacts already found at the site, see a stone tool making demonstration […]

free