Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," showing in the Beacock Music Recital Hall Dec. 1-10. Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder, perfectionist Sally is mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse and Charlie Brown is in rare form. The musical spans the […]
Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9-10. This production features more than 100 student and adult dancers on stage at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $25 to $35 at […]
Journey Theater presents "The Wizard of Oz," Dec. 8-16 at Washougal High School. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16 and matinee shows at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. The Dec. 9 matinee show includes ASL interpretation. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s […]
Touch of Class Chorale, a community choir celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will present "Come Gather 'Round the Fire," a concert featuring favorites like "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Go Tell It On the Mountain" along with choral classics from the 1600s to today. Concert dates and times are 2 […]
River HomeLink will present Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Dec. 1-9 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie, a reimagining of the classic Disney cartoon, featuring Genie, Jasmine, Iago and Aladdin. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for children 10 and under. Buy tickets at the door or online at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater. Shows are […]
Union High School Performing Arts presents "Annie," showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets are $12 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. The show is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Tickets (cash only) are on sale at the door an hour prior […]
See "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes at the Brunish Theatre, Fourth Floor, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Shows are offered Nov. 25 through Dec. 10 with a preview show on Nov. 22. Opening day is 3 p.m. Nov. 25. Other performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. "Black […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the musical "1940s Radio Christmas Carol," Dec. 1-17, at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Family Day with discounted tickets is 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Pride Night is 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Meet Santa Day is 2 p.m. […]
Clark College presents Geoffry Nauffts' "Next Fall," a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. The play’s central story focuses on the five-year relationship between Adam and Luke, examining what it means to "believe." Adult tickets are $12. Seniors age 60 and older are $10. Tickets are free for Clark College students, […]
Magenta Theater presents the Jane Austen-inspired “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” showing from Dec. 1-17 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $23 at magentatheater.com or $25 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 360-949-3098. […]
The band Sweet'N'Juicy will perform at Cascade Bar and Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 8. Call 360-254-0749 for details about cover charge.
Skamania Lodge is hosting a family-friendly brunch from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 9 with special guest, the Grinch. Enjoy green (scrambled) eggs, Who-hash hashbrowns, Who-la-la pancakes and a Whoville hot chocolate bar. The menu also includes ham and bacon, a corned beef casserole and mini-cupcakes. Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas. Adults are $25.95 […]
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will host Winter Birding Hikes at 8 a.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13 at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required at ridgefieldfriends.org. While walks generally last two to three hours, attendees are welcome to leave earlier. Walks are free but the $3 refuge […]
Visit Santa aboard the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's Christmas Special Trains, weekend excursions featuring three diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25 through Dec. 10. The 1941, ALCO S2 departs at 9:30 a.m., noon, and 2:30 pm. each day from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River atop a hill-side vantage point […]
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround the orca, spirit of the Pacific Northwest’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. OMSI is the first museum in the United States to […]
Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.
Volunteers are needed for the Second Saturday Work Party, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 9 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, happening rain or shine. This month volunteers will make wreaths and swags to decorate the arboretum. Refreshments will be served.
Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, will kick off the Christmas season with warm drinks, toasty s'mores and Christmas carols while decorating the farm's Christmas tree. Visit the farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Bring an ornament to donate or take one of the farm's ornaments and put it on the […]
Dennis' 7 Dees Garden Center, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host Reindeer Magic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9. See live reindeer, get professional photos with Santa, purchase food from local vendors, enjoy face painting and live music. Tickets are $9 at dennis7dees.com/reindeer-magic/.
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is offering Holiday Express train rides along the Willamette River with Santa Claus as a guest. Trains, pulled by the Polson No. 2 steam locomotive, run every 90 minutes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 17. Visit www.orhf.org/train-rides/holiday-express for tickets and […]
