Humanities WA Writing Workshop: How to Write a Family Portrait

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, WA, United States

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum and Humanities Washington will host a "How to Write a Family Portrait" workshop at 1 p.m. May 11 at 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco. The workshop, taught by journalist and author Kristen Millares Young, will also be offered in Spanish at 2:30 p.m.

Open Door Stitchery Circle

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

The North Clark Historical Museum will host the Open Door Stitchery Circle from 1 to 4 p.m. May 11. Bring a project to work on, visit with others, share ideas and learn something new.

free

Vancouver Folk Singers Sing Along

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

The Vancouver Folk Singers will meet at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located a t 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. May 11. Meeting will begin at 1, singing will start at 1:15 p.m. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend.

Spring Tea at the Marshall House

Marshall House at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Spring Tea, featuring two seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver. Enjoy small bites and teas from Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary. Live music will be provided by local singer and songwriter, Owen Kortz. Tickets are $65 per person. Reservations are […]

$65

Spring flowers watercolor class at Vancouver Art Space

Vancouver Art Space WA, United States

Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a “Spring Flowers” Watercolor Make-and-Take class from 2 to 4 p.m. May 11. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will show students how to create a flower with watercolors. Students will learn watercolor techniques to paint a pre-sketched flower. Class is best suited for students […]

$40

Stand-up Comedy at Underbar with Cam Strong

UnderBar 1701 1/2 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver, presents "Laughgasm" stand-up comedy show at 7 p.m. May 11 hosted by Logan Loughmiller with headliner and Helium Comedy Club favorite Cam Strong, as well as Patti Mansbach, Ross Passeck, Andrea Menchaca and Almond Larson. There's a $10 cover charge. Drinks will be available to […]

$10

Hockinson High School presents “Mean Girls: High School Version”

Hockinson High School 16819 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

The Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents the musical, "Mean Girls: High School Version" at Hockinson High School Auditorium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. Cady Heron may […]

$9 – $12

Evergreen High School Theater Presents: “The Lightning Thief (A Percy Jackson Musical)”

Evergreen High School 14300 NE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Evergreen High School presents "The Lightning Thief (A Percy Jackson Musical)" playing from May 10-18 at 14300 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. This musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book follows teenager Percy Jackson. When he discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark […]

$10 – $13

Washougal High School presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Washougal High School 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA, United States

Washougal High School presents "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," based on the book by Roald Dahl, playing May 10 through May 18 at 1201 39th St., Washougal. In this new version of the classic story, Charlie longs to tour the Wonka factory and searches for the elusive Golden Ticket. This musical blends songs from the […]

$10

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver, WA, United States

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

$10

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

Love Street Playhouse presents “The Sunshine Boys”

Love Street Playhouse presents Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys," showing April 26 to May 19 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. The play follows Al and Willie, former top-billed Vaudevillians who are now estranged. When CBS invites them to host a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings them back together, along with memories, miseries […]

$25
Event Series Insight Meditation

Weekly Insight Meditation at Art at the Cave Gallery

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 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 focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.

$1 – $10

Master Gardeners Mother’s Day Plant Sale

78th Street Heritage Farm 1919 NE 78th St, Vancouver, United States

The Master Gardeners Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale is 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 10 and 11 (by appointment only) and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 (no appointment needed) at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Gardeners will find perennials and annuals, vegetables and herbs, houseplants and hanging baskets, mixed […]

Scented Acres Lavender Farm Mother’s Day Plant & Craft Fair

Scented Acres Lavender Farm is hosting a Mother's Day Plant and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 at the farm, 13804 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver. The farm will have a large array of local vendors selling artisan products as well as lots of plants for sale. The lavender shop will be […]

free

Shibori Japanese dyeing workshop

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, bunching or bundling fabric, binding it and dyeing it with indigo dye. The results are patterned blue lines that are both geometric and organic. In this workshop, students will create their own patterns and designs using a variety of tools and techniques. Two workshops will be […]

$45