Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents “The Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet”

Washington Park 400 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “The Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet” at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 in Portland's Washington Park. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) is […]

free

Magenta Theater presents “Don Quixote de La Center”

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

Magenta Theater presents "Don Quixote de La Center" by local playwright David Bareford, a loose adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes 1605 novel, "Don Quixote de la Mancha" set in contemporary La Center at a group home for senior citizens. Aging resident Don Quintero decides he is a knight of old and embarks on misadventures comic […]

$20 – $22

Zoom Workshop: Introduction to Naturescaping

Online via Zoom WA, United States

"Naturescaping" is landscaping with native plants that provide habitat for wildlife like birds, bees and butterflies. Learn how to welcome nature into your outdoor space during a Zoom presentation at 10 a.m. Aug. 20. Discover the benefits of native plants along with a step-by-step approach to starting your own naturescaped garden. This event is presented […]

free

Show and Shine Car Show

Uptown Village Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Slo Poks car club will host the Uptown Village Show and Shine car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 on North Main Street in Vancouver's Uptown […]

$15

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

Art in the Park

Kiwanis Park 422 S.W. Second Ave., Battle Ground, WA, United States

Enjoy Art in the Park, a family-friend art fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at Kiwanis Park, 422 S.W. 2nd Ave., Battle Ground. Browse professional-quality original art by local vendors including handmade pottery, sculpture, paintings, woodwork, glass, metal, jewelry, fiber art and photography, etc. Professional quality only please. In addition to the […]

free
Event Series Behind the Scenes Tour

Behind the Scenes Tour

Pittock Mansion 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland, OR, United States

Behind the Scenes Tours will guide small groups through areas of the Pittock Mansion not ordinarily open to the public including basement passages, the boiler room, the Otis elevator machine room, third floor servants’ quarters, Henry Pittock’s private den, and more! Tours are at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Aug. […]

$7.50 – $22

Law Firm Hosts Trusts 101 Seminar

Online

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trusts 101: What Every Family Needs to Know about Stewardship through Estate Planning" starting at 11 a.m. Aug. 20. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Karen Webber. Registration is free and required to attend. To […]

Event Series Art Critique Group in Downtown Vancouver

Art Critique Group in Downtown Vancouver

210 W Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver , WA 210 W. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, United States

Artists and art lovers over 18 are invited to join the Art Critique Group meeting every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the atrium at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., near Art on the Boulevard and Meiko's Marketplace Flowers. Attendees will draw, paint, and discuss art. For more information, email Gail at gqrn12316@gmail.com.

free

Taste ‘n Tunes on the Washougal Waterfront

Marina Park, Port of Camas Washougal 24 S A St., Washougal, WA, United States

Enjoy the last part of summer at Taste 'n Tunes, featuring live music and food vendors from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Marina Park, 24 S. A St., […]

$15

Paint a Farm Animal in Watercolor

Vancouver Art Space WA, United States

Vancouver Art Space, upstairs inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive #283, will offer an in-person class, "Paint a Farm Animal in Watercolor" from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20. There will be pre-sketched animals for attendees to choose from. The class, best for ages 15 and older, will be instructed by artist […]

$65

Friends of Fort Vancouver Garden Party

Fort Vancouver Historic Garden 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Friends of Fort Vancouver will host its annual Garden Party from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Fort Vancouver Heritage Garden, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Attendees […]

free

Sip and Stroll Fundraiser for Hough Foundation

Uptown Village Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Hough Foundation's delicious annual fundraiser, the Sip & Stroll, invites participants to enjoy specialty drinks from Uptown Village businesses, including craft beer, wine, cider and cocktails. Tickets are $35 […]

$35

80s Dance Party Fundraiser for Walk to End Alzheimers

Union Chapel 806 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Walk to End Alzheimer's will host an 80s Dance Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Union Chapel, 806 Main St. in downtown Vancouver. Proceeds benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer's Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter. The cost is $50 per person and includes two drink tickets. Pizza will also be available. […]

$50

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents “A Midsommer Night’s Dreame”

Washington Park 400 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “A Midsommer Night's Dreame” at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 in Portland's Washington Park. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) is the norm. […]

free

Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs: Bats

Battle Ground Lake State Park 18002 NE 249th St, Battle Ground, WA, United States

Battle Ground Lake State Park staff and volunteers will host fun, educational, and free Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs for adults and kids alike. The program "Batty for Bats!" will be held at 7:30 p.m. August 20. Programs take place at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St. Children must be accompanied by a […]

Northwest Oboe Seminar Public Concert

First Evangelical Church 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Northwest Oboe Seminar will offer a public recital at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at First Evangelical Church in Vancouver at 4120 N.E. St. John's Road. Tickets are $15 and available at the door. The concert will feature Carolyn Hove, English horn player with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. There will be a reception following […]

$15

Magenta Theater presents “Don Quixote de La Center”

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

Magenta Theater presents "Don Quixote de La Center" by local playwright David Bareford, a loose adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes 1605 novel, "Don Quixote de la Mancha" set in contemporary La Center at a group home for senior citizens. Aging resident Don Quintero decides he is a knight of old and embarks on misadventures comic […]

$20 – $22

“Tick, Tick…BOOM!” at Portland Center Stage at the Armory

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

Portland Center Stage at the Armory presents "Tick, Tick...BOOM!" Aug. 20-Sept. 18 at 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Before he electrified the world with "Rent," Jonathan Larson was a young man struggling to make his mark in the theater. While he waits tables and seeks his big break, the pressure to give it all up […]

$25 – $98