Portand Center Stage presents “the ripple, the wave that carried me home”

Portland Center Stage at The Armory 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland, WA

Portland Center Stage and Artists Repertory Theatre present "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" by playwright and recent Tony Award-nominee Christina Anderson. "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" opens on Oct. 14 and runs through Oct.30 on the main stage at 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland, with preview shows Oct. 8-13. […]

$25 – $93

Magenta Theater presents “Murder on the Orient Express”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Magenta Theater presents "Murder on the Orient Express," Oct. 14 through 30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Eleven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, and 30. A special performance featuring the understudy actors will take place at 7:30 p.m. […]

$20 – $22

Simrit performs at The Old Church

The Old Church Concert Hall 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, OR, United States

Simrit will perform at The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, at 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 general admission or $75 for VIP. Simrit returns for her first tour in three years. Simrit is famous for her live performances; her Live in Los Angeles album […]

$45 – $75

White Bird presents Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Portland State University, Lincoln Hall 1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

White Bird presents the Dallas Black Dance Theater, with performances at 8 p.m. Oct. 20-22 at Lincoln Hall on the Portland State University Campus. Tickets start at $35 at www.whitebird.org or pay $3 more to buy tickets over the phone at 503-245-1600 ext. 201. Discounts are available for groups, students, seniors, working artists and front-line […]

$35 – $46
Event Series “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

Twilight Theater Company 7515 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Twilight Theater Company, 7515 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, presents "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, with performances on Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; Nov 3, 4, 5 and 6. Shows are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $21 to $25, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1. The story focuses upon a young […]

$21 – $25
Event Series Friends of Trees Crew Leader Training

Friends of Trees Crew Leader Training

WA, United States

Do you want to combat climate change and do you like being outside and getting your hands dirty? Join Friends of Trees' planting crew. Get complete details and register at friendsoftrees.org/volunteer/how-to-volunteer/crew-leader/. Online training, available Oct. 15-29, is free. Volunteers are expected to commit 20 hours, including online training and four planting events. Planting events are mostly […]

free

Make a Difference Day Tree Planting

WA, United States

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host their annual Make a Difference Day tree planting along Burnt Bride Creek from 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 22. Attendees and volunteers are asked to park on N.E. 41st Circle and follow signs to the worksite, next to 1806 NE 41st Circle, Vancouver

Heart and Home Artisans Fair

First Evanglical Church Gym 4120 NE St. John's Rd, Vancouver, WA, United States

First Evangelical Church's Heart and Home Artisans Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 indoors at 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver. Shoppers will find more than 60 vendors selling handcrafted creations. This market supports local artisans in their businesses and a portion of profits will benefit children in need. […]

free admission
Event Series 78th Street Heritage Farm Tours

78th Street Heritage Farm Tours

The 78th Street Heritage Farm 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a free guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, which was placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, […]

free
Event Series History of Paris Fashion

History of Paris Fashion

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

Clark College Community and Continuing Education will host a class series on the history of Paris fashion, occurring weekly on Saturdays at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This class will look into the origins of fashion in Paris and Versailles with Marie Antoinette. Students will learn the backstories of […]

$85.00

Seedlings Poetry Workshop

Cascades Presbyterian Church 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Cascades Presbyterian Church will host a poetry workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 led by Clark County Poetry Laureate Armin Tolentino and others. No experience is necessary. The workshop is best suited for participants ages 16 and older. Register at www.armintolentino.com.

Free

Volunteer to Spruce Up the Old City Cemetery for Make a Difference Day

Old City Cemetery East Mill Plain and Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, United States

Learn about the history of old Vancouver at this volunteer event at the Old City Cemetery, 2700 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, from 1o a.m. to noon Oct. 22. Participants will get an educational history tour from the National Parks Service and have the opportunity to join a service project for National Make a Difference […]

free

Small Acreage Stewardship Tours

The Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension will host Small Acreage Stewardship Tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 22. This is a in-person tour of two residences. The first begins at 10 a.m. at a residence in Battle Ground at 20303 N.E. Bridlewood Rd. Learn about composting manure, stormwater drainage, and […]

free
Event Series Oregon Zoo hosts “Howloween”

Oregon Zoo hosts “Howloween”

Oregon Zoo 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Kids can show off their costumes and learn about wildlife during the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween festivities, Oct. 22­–23 and Oct. 28­–31. Activities are best suited for children ages 2-12, but all are welcome. A scavenger hunt around the zoo will teach kids about healthy habitats for wildlife. Activities take place each day until 3 […]

$19 – $24
Event Series Quiltfest Northwest Fiber Arts Show

Quiltfest Northwest Fiber Arts Show

Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Clark County Quilters presents the Quiltfest Northwest Fiber Arts Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20, 21 and 22 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Admission is $8 per day or $15 for a three-day pass. Admission is free for children under 12 and a […]

$8 – $15

Portland Japanese Garden Transforms Its Landscape with Statues by Jun Kaneko

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, has made major contributions to the field of sculptural art on a global scale, exploring the relationships between art, […]

$19.95

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

Oregon Historical Society presents “Motown: The Sound of Young America”

Oregon Historical Society and History Museum 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Oregon Historical Society presents "Motown: The Sound of Young America," featuring stage outfits from many of the label’s top performers, interviews with Motown legends and opportunities to get inside the creative process perfected at Motown. Visitors will also experience interactive displays, including a chance to perform the Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love” […]

$10
Event Series Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm

Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm

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

Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October; admission ends at 4 p.m. Take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, pick out the perfect pumpkin (priced by circumference from $1.50 to $12 for standard pumpkins; specialty pumpkins are […]

$5 – $7

Rose City Vintage Market at Portland Expo Center

Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, OR, United States

The Rose City Vintage Market returns to the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, on Oct. 21 and 22, featuring two days of 250 curated vintage and antique collections where shoppers can find modern, retro and one-of-a-kind finds. Shoppers will find clothing, shoes, costume jewelry, mid-century furniture, lamps and décor galore. "Early Buy" […]

$8 – $25