Clark College will host the 60th Annual Jazz Festival Jan. 25-27 on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. The festival attracts over 60 middle and high school instrumental jazz ensembles. During the day, groups perform to a panel of adjudicators for the privilege of returning to perform in the evening finals competition, […]
Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main Street (basement level), Vancouver, is hosting "The Work Poetry Workshop" led by Clark County's former poet laureate, Christopher Luna. The workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month. The workshop is suitable for all experience levels. Students will explore poetry through weekly prompts and […]
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.
Columbia Springs is hosting a Winter Nature Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Drop in any time for winter-themed hands-on science and nature experiences. No registration is necessary. Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org.
The Vancouver Farmers Market is open year-round at the intersection of Eighth Street and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, next to Esther Short Park. Cold-season hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from now through March 30. Find local farm produce and products, artisan wares, bread and baked goods, pet treats, flowers, plants […]
Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) were miniature sculptures that also served as personal fashion accessories, overcoming the lack of pockets in men’s clothing by hanging small items from […]
R.I.S.E. Coaching Team -- health and wellness coach Georgeanne Smith and home organizer Kayla Ludahl and -- will host a vision board class and workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 at Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver. The cost is $75 at the door or $65 if pre-registered. Sign up at risecoachingteam.com […]
Pike Art Gallery is participating in the downtown Camas' annual “Once in a Blue Moon Sale” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27. The gallery is located at the corner of Birch Street and Sixth Avenue in the lobby of Minuteman Press. The gallery features the work of both Liz Pike and Vancouver artist […]
The Once In A Blue Moon Sale is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27 in downtown Camas. Look for the shiny blue moon balloons in front of participating downtown businesses. These balloons will guide you to discounts with blue-tagged sale items, store-wide sales and giveaways. Downtown restaurants will also offer Blue Plate Specials. Also […]
The Portland Fine Print Fair returns to the Portland Art Museum's Fields Ballroom, 1119 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, with free admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 28. Discover prints to purchase from 14 top dealers from across North America and Europe during this largest […]
Sign up for a six-week music workshop starting Jan. 27 at Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St, Vancouver. Classes for emerging musicians are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and classes for advanced musicians are 2 to 4 p.m. Each class has three instructors for greater student-teacher interaction. Learn more at facebook.com/JamSessionClass/ or bassfitz.com/ Register […]
Art at the CAVE Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., presents its January exhibit, "Charting the Liminal," featuring the work of painter Kay Danley and glass master Jeff Wallin. The exhibit explores a dream-like state where the architecture of mind is released onto the canvas and amassed in layers upon layers of glass. The gallery will […]
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will host a free information session from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Heather Brewing Feral Public House's banquet room. Hear stories about how affordable homeownership has changed the lives of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's partner families and see progress at Johnson Village. Attendees will receive a $5 coupon to […]
Cottage Dance Academy presents "Once Upon a Winter," a dance performance with two shows, 2 and 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. "Once Upon A Winter" features original contemporary and jazz pieces choreographed by Chloe Mason as well as performances by the Cottage Dance Academy Performance Company. Studio dancers will […]
Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts will perform Disney’s "Newsies the Musical" from Jan. 19-Feb. 4 at the Brunish Theatre on the fourth floor at 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Based on the 1992 Disney movie, the Tony Award-winning "Newsies" centers on Jack Kelly, leader of the gang of boys called “newsies.” When the publishers of the newspapers raise […]
Clark College will host the 60th Annual Jazz Festival Jan. 25-27 on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. The festival attracts over 60 middle and high school instrumental jazz ensembles. During the day, groups perform to a panel of adjudicators for the privilege of returning to perform in the evening finals competition, […]
Clark Public Utilities' Operation Warm Heart starts at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 28, a 5k/10k run/walk or bike ride to help limited-income families in crisis situations who need help paying their electric bills. All registration fees ($40 per person) are donated to Operation Warm Heart. The event features a separate bike route and a virtual option. […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by […]
