First Friday art show at Hotel Indigo

Hotel Indigo 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver

Hotel Indigo, 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver is hosting a first Friday art show from 5 to 7 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Tal W. Dewitt.

Remembering James Payne: A Retrospective Art Exhibit

St. Paul Lutheran Church 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host “Remembering James Payne: A Retrospective Art Exhibit" from May 3-8. The opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 at the church. Jimmy Payne, who passed away in 2023, was well-known for his larger scale, mosaic artwork. Several of Payne’s collectors are loaning his […]

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My Teacher Is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke

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

"My Teacher Is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke" is a retrospective of cartoon art from the creator of Mr. Wolf's Class, the bestselling graphic novel series for kids. This exhibit at Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, features 40 original pieces of art used in the creation of all […]

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Aurora Gallery features Gary Watson, Analyn Anderson and Mike Osborn

Aurora Gallery 1004 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Vancouver, will host a First Friday opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Gary Watson, Analyn Anderson and Mike Osborn. The show features photography, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings. Subjects range from hyperrealism to abstract. Learn more at auroragalleryonline.com or call 360-696-0449.

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Gnome and Fairy Backyard Adventure

Downtown Camas NE 4th Avenue, Camas

Downtown Camas is hosting “Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure” from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, May 3, along Fourth Avenue and downtown cross-streets. Attendees can enjoy free games, crafts, treats and activities while taking advantage of after-hours shopping, dining and art shows. Participants can pick up a First Friday Passport and Activity List at the […]

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RedDoor Gallery opening in Camas

RedDoor Gallery 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, United States

RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, will open for the first time from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3. The official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be June 7. The gallery is currently open from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. The gallery displays fine art as well as offering classes […]

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Event Series First Friday Art Walk

First Friday Art Walk

Downtown Vancouver WA, United States

Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]

First Friday Open Mic Music Night

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

North Clark Historical Museum will host a First Friday Open Music Night from 6 to 7 p.m. May 3. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m.

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Jazz Vespers

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

St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church offers Jazz Vespers from 6 to 8 p.m. May 3 at 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The evening vespers service features music by the Mike Horsfall Trio with guest Pete Petersen on tenor saxophone.

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Touch of Class Chorale presents “Roots and Wings: Celebrating Our Musical Heritage”

Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States +2 more

Touch of Class Chorale's spring concert series is "Roots and Wings: Celebrating Our Musical Heritage," a journey through the songs that have shaped American choral music. The concert features folk […]

$10 – $15

Magenta Theater presents “Steel Magnolias”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Steel Magnolias," playing May 3-19. This play follows the lives of six extraordinary women, showcasing their friendships, laughter and the strength they draw from one another. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with 2 p.m. matinees May 5, 12 and […]

$25 – $28
Event Series Saturday Birding Hikes

Saturday Birding Hikes

Carty Unit, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 28908 NW Main Street, Ridgefield, WA, United States

The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]

$3

Humane Society for Southwest Washington Walk/Run for the Animals

Vancouver Waterfront Park 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is hosting a fundraising Walk/Run for the Animals from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 on the Vancouver waterfront. Registration starts at $35 per person at southwesthumane.org/engage/events/walkrun-for-the-animals/. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on the day of the event. Runners start at 9 a.m. and walkers start at 9:30 […]

$35