Events

Unique Markets Portland at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
2022-08-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N Winning Way, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
Unique Markets Portland will be at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way, Portland, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7. Unique Markets creates modern, community-focused experiences to make shopping inspirational, helping small businesses dream big while educating the public on the impact of shopping small. Unique Markets offers a high-caliber, diverse lineup of sellers, including everything from accessories and wellness items to art, clothing and home decor with the majority of sellers being women-owned and BIPOC.
Free drinks will be offered from Coopers Hall Urban Winery and Tap Room and Topo Chico. Attendees can take portraits at photo booths or make their own jewelry at DIY jewelry-making stations. Free shipping is available for Unique Market purchases through Shippo.
Purchase tickets online at www.uniquemarkets.com/portland or rosequarter.com for $5 single-day general admission, or $35 VIP admission. Kids 14 and under get in free. Tickets will also be available for $8 at the door. VIP admission includes all the perks of market admission plus a tote bag with gifts from up-and-coming brands including a scarf designed for Unique Markets by Project Runway star Sarah Donofrio, a $75 value. Learn more at www.uniquemarkets.com/portland.

Portland Art Museum presents "Perspectives," photographs by BIPOC artists
2022-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park St., Portland, OR, 97205, 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 July 16 and will be on view through Nov. 13.
Captured here are various moments during the 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests through the eyes of local BIPOC Artists in Portland, Oregon. Attendees are invited to follow this journey, relive these moments, listen to the stories and open themselves to the perspectives represented. There is a great transformation underway and it is never too late to be on the correct side of history.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and college students, and free for children 17 and under. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a paid adults. Call 503-226-2811 or visit portlandartmuseum.org.

O'Keefe Farms Sunflower Festival, July 30-Aug. 14
2022-08-06 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-07 10:00 - 19:00 | O’Keefe Farms, 17604 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA, United States
O’Keefe Farms, 17604 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting its 2022 Sunflower Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 30, 31, Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older or $5 for ages six to 12. Admission is free for kids ages 5 and under. Admission includes three u-cut flowers and unlimited time to stroll the sunflower fields and take pictures. Kids ages 5 and under receive a free flower. Hayrides are available for $1 per person. Food will be available to purchase on Saturdays and Sundays July 30 and 31, Aug 6, 7, 13 and 14.
Artisan vendors will be featured at the festival and coffee and spirits will be offered every day of the festival. Steakburger food truck will be on site July 30 and Smokin’ Franks Barbecue will be on site July 31, Aug. 6, 7, 13 and 14. On July 30, enjoy live music from 4 to 7 p.m. with Kirby Swatosh and the Moon Rock Patrol. On Aug. 6 and 13, the Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band Fortunate Son will play from 4 to 7 p.m. There is no cover charge for any performance. Guests are free to bring their own picnic meals but no outside alcohol is allowed. Pets are not allowed on the farm during the festival. Photographers are allowed into sunflower fields with admission. To schedule time outside the festival, including “golden hour,” call 360-901-0926 or email ok*********@***il.com.
Above photo: Courtesy of www.misspoeticphotography.com

Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs: Native Plant Walk
2022-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 NE 249th St, Battle Ground, WA, 98604, 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 “Native Plant ID Walk” will be held at 11 a.m. August 6.
Pre-registration required; call Battle Ground Lake State Park at 360-687-4621 to register.
Programs take place at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A Discover Pass is required for day-use, which can be purchased on-site($10.00 per vehicle) . Attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs and flashlights.

Rethinking Fire: The Intersection of Art and Science
2022-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 | World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, 97221
The World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd., Portland, presents “Rethinking Fire: The Intersection of Art and Science,” a discussion and gallery talk at 11 a.m. Aug. 6 in Cheatham Hall, followed at noon by a guided exhibit walkthrough in the Discovery Museum. The costs is $10 per person. In the presentation, Arizona-based artist Bryan David Griffith and USFS Research Ecologist Dr. Paul Hessburg will discuss the causes and impacts of severe wildfire, the inspiration for Griffith’s work and the use of art as an entry point to engage the public on forestry issues. After the talk, attendees will join presenters for a walk through of Griffith’s Rethinking Fire exhibition, now on display in our newly reopened Discovery Museum. The exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays until Dec. 31. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact Vivian Bui at vb**@***********ry.org or 503-488-2161 for discounted tickets, accommodation requests or general inquiries.

Law Firm Hosts Dementia Seminar
2022-08-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Online, WA, United States
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar “The Many Dimensions of Dementia” starting at 11 a.m. August 6.
This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis.
Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069.
All virtual registrants will receive login instructions by email prior to seminar.

Forest Fair hosted by Ridgefield Arts Association
2022-08-06 11:00 - 19:00 | Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Rd, Ridgefield, 98642, United States
The Ridgefield Art Association is hosting the first Ridgefield Forest Fair at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road in Ridgefield, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6. This is an art, music, food and family affair, all rolled into one.
The fair will open with a parade of tiny dancers from Northwest Classical Ballet courtesy of Dance Fusion Northwest along with kids of all ages carrying or pulling their tiny gardens. The parade will pass by 30 artisan vendor booths set up in the shade of large fir trees. After the parade, guests will enjoy live music from the UpFront Jazz Band and Bigfoot Mojo Band followed by an open mic session. Rekless Kompany will close out the day’s musical entertainment. The Ridgefield Lions Club will cook up food and Ridgefield Main Street organization will host a beer and wine garden.
The fair is free for all ages. To apply to be a vendor, visit ridgefieldartassociation.com/applications.

Art Critique Group in Downtown Vancouver
2022-08-06 12:00 - 14:00 | 210 W Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver , WA, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, 98660, 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 gq*******@***il.com.

"Novel Night" farm-to-table fundraiser for new Washougal Library
2022-08-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
Novel Night is a “farm-to-table fundraiser” for the Washougal Library Building Project. It’s happening from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 at Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal. The evening features a farm-to-table dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks and cocktails, silent and live auctions, music and an update from architects on the concept and design for the new library. This is a 21-and-over-only event. Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased at novelnight.eventbrite.com or by calling 360-906-4700. Questions? Email fo********@**rl.org. Donations for the building project can also be mailed to FVRL Foundation, P.O. Box 2384, Vancouver.

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents free outdoor theater series
2022-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents a free outdoor theater series from July 16-Aug. 14 featuring an abridged and modernized version of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Shows are performed in different outdoor locations around Vancouver. Admission is free. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic dinner. All performances are at 6 p.m. Here are the locations and dates:

Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver
July 16, 17, 30 and 31
Mended Oak Winery, 10209 N.E. 299th St., Battle Ground
“Shakespeare at the Winery” event with live music, food trucks and local artists
Aug. 6 and 7
La Uva Fortuna, 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground
Aug. 13 and 14

Metropolitan Performing Arts is a nonprofit academy and community theater that offers classes in acting, dance, music, and tech. The cast of Much Ado About Nothing features local adult performers and teens. For more information, visit www.retropolitanperformingarts.org.

Journey Theater presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid," July 29-Aug. 6
2022-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Parkrose High School Auditorium, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. , Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Journey Theater presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this fishy fable will capture your heart with “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Performances are July 29 to Aug. 6 at Portland’s Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., Portland.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. July 29, 30, Aug. 4, 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6. Tickets purchased online are $22 for adults and $15 for youth and seniors, plus a 75 cent processing fee per ticket. All tickets are $2 more at the door. Purchase tickets at app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=2 or journeytheater.org. Tickets are non-refundable. Online tickets sales close four hours prior to each performance. At-the-door ticket sales open one half hour before showtime. Email of****@************er.org if special accommodations are needed.

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents "The Tragedie of Hamlet"
2022-08-06 19:00 - 23:30 | Irving Park, NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street Portland, OR 97212
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “The Tragedie of Hamlet” at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Irving Park, 707 N.E. Fremont St., Portland. 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.
To sum up the plot: Mix together one dead father (now a ghost), a mother that quickly marries your murderous uncle, a complicated love life, two sycophantic childhood chums, a company of actors, a duel, poison, murder, madness, and the skull of a dead clown. Add pirates. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
The Original Practice Shakespeare Festival performs all 25 plays in its repertory over the summer at 11 different Portland parks, with no admission fee. The company of skilled, flexible actors will perform with occasional interruptions of songs, dances and sketches. Shows usually begin at 7 p.m. and the audience is welcome to arrive during the hour before to watch dance and fight rehearsals. Children and leashed dogs are welcome. Picnic meals are encouraged. To see the complete summer schedule, visit www.opsfest.org.

Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs: Mt. Saint Helens
2022-08-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 NE 249th St, Battle Ground, WA, 98604, 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 “Mt. Saint Helens: Surviving and Thriving” will be held at 7:30 p.m. August 6.
Programs take place at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A Discover Pass is required for day-use, which can be purchased on-site($10.00 per vehicle) . Attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs and flashlights.

Summer Park Yoga
2022-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | DuBois Park, California St., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Heights Yoga will host Summer Park Yoga classes in the DuBois Neighborhood Park on Tuesdays and Sundays from June 26 to September 11.
Tuesday classes will held at 4:30 p.m. and lead by Kelsey Allan. Sunday classes will be held at 1 p.m. and lead by Anna Otoupal.

La Center All School Reunion
2022-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Summit Grove Lodge, 30810 N.E. Timmen Road, Ridgefield, WA, United States
From 1 to 4 p.m. August 7, Summit Grove Lodge at 30810 NE Timmen Rd. will host La Center’s All School Reunion.
Brunch will be available for $18 per person.

Sunday Sounds Concert Series at Columbia Tech Center Park (cancelled due to heat)
2022-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbia Tech Center Park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States
Enjoy the Sunday Sounds Concert Series from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, July 10 through Aug. 14, at Columbia Tech Center Park, located at Southeast Sequoia Circle at Southeast Tech Center Drive. Check out the beautiful new amphitheater while enjoying an eclectic mix of music in east Vancouver. A few vendors may have food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and picnic fare.

July 10: Hit Machine
July 17: Prom Date Mixtape
July 24: Dancehall Days
July 31: Jessie Leigh
Aug. 7: Kalimba CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT
Aug. 14: 5 Guys Named Moe

Free parking is available in the field next to Columbia Tech Center Park. C-TRAN routes 31 and 37 provides bus service to Columbia Tech Center.

Howie Mandel performs at ilani
2022-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
Comedian and television host Howie Mandel will perform at ilani’s Cowlitz Ballroom, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, at 7 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets are $39 and $29 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com and ilaniresort.com.
With more than 30 years in show business, Emmy-nominated Howie Mandel has established himself as a comedic icon. Currently, Mandel serves as a judge on NBC’s flagship series “America’s Got Talent” for his 11th season. Fans can also see him on his upcoming documentary “Howie Mandel: But Enough About Me.” Other projects include judging NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” hosting CNBC’s “Deal or No Deal” and co-hosting Nat Geo Wild’s “Animals Doing Things” with his son.
Image credit: Andrei Duman

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents "Henry IV, Part 2"
2022-08-07 19:00 - 23:30 | Irving Park, NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street Portland, OR 97212
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Henry IV, Part 2” at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at Irving Park, 707 N.E. Fremont St., Portland. 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.
To sum up the plot: As King Henry’s health wanes, Hal is feeling the call to take up the crown. But what does this mean for Falstaffe? Sure, he’s a “war hero” now – but the war isn’t over and his excesses aren’t waning. Will Hal’s ascension to the throne be the key to easy street or his ticket to the gallows?
The Original Practice Shakespeare Festival performs all 25 plays in its repertory over the summer at 11 different Portland parks, with no admission fee. The company of skilled, flexible actors will perform with occasional interruptions of songs, dances and sketches. Shows usually begin at 7 p.m. and the audience is welcome to arrive during the hour before to watch dance and fight rehearsals. Children and leashed dogs are welcome. Picnic meals are encouraged. To see the complete summer schedule, visit www.opsfest.org.

Single Seniors
2022-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Vancouver Mall Food Court, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, United States
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m.
For more information, call 360-892-8944

Pittock Mansion Exhibit: "Black in Oregon: 1840-1870"
2022-08-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland, OR, 97210, United States
The Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Dr., Portland, is offering a new exhibit from July 19 through Nov. 13, “Black in Oregon: 1840-1870.” The Oregon Black Pioneers’ travelling exhibition highlights some of the Black individuals and families who came to Oregon during the years of legalized racial exclusion, when the provisional and territorial governments of Oregon explicitly barred Blacks from residency and all legal protections. These Black pioneers risked everything to build a better life for themselves and their families in Oregon and helped lay the foundation for the state’s future Black communities.
Admission is $14.50 per person. Tickets are available to purchase at pittockmansion.org. Pittock Mansion participates in the Arts for All program. Visitors who receive food stamps through SNAP and have an Oregon Trail Card can buy up to 2 admission tickets for $5 each. Present your Oregon Trail Card at admissions at the time of purchase.
Above image: Portrait of Louisa T. Flowers (right) and unidentified woman, c. 1880-1900. (Oregon Historical Society)

Single Seniors at Thai Little Home Restaurant
2022-08-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Thai Little Home, 3214 Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Thai Little Home restaurant at 3214 Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 12 p.m. Aug. 9.
For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Law Firm Hosts Estate Planning Seminar
2022-08-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Online
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar “The 5 Most Critical Tools in Estate Planning” starting at 4 pm. Aug. 9.
This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Karen Webber.
Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069.
All virtual registrants will receive login instructions by email prior to seminar.

Summer Park Yoga
2022-08-09 16:30 - 19:30 | WA, United States

Columbia Play Project Pop-Up Party in the Park
2022-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Holley Park, 1000 E 4th St, LaCenter, WA, United States
Columbia Play Project‘s Pop-Up Parties in the Park is a series of free, public events designed engage children and families in exploratory play. Focused on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math, games and toys include hands-on opportunities to explore and learn in a fun environment. More information about Columbia Play Project is available at www.columbiaplayproject.org. Here’s the complete schedule:

May 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Jeanne Bennett’s 60th birthday party, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver
June 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vancouver Farmers Market Junior Market, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver
June 17, 1-7 p.m.: Juneteenth, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver
July 2, 9-2 p.m.: Ridgefield Downtown Market and Street Fair, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield
July 5, 5-8 p.m.: Waterfront Park, 115 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver
July 19, 5-8 p.m.: Hathaway Park, 732 25th St., Washougal
Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
Aug. 5, 5 p.m.: Port of Vancouver Movie Night, 3410 N.W. Fruit Valley Road, Vancouver
Aug. 9, 5-8 p.m.: Holley Park, 1000 E 4th St., LaCenter
Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
Aug. 16, 5-8 p.m., McConnell Park, 918 N.W. 25th Ave., Battle Ground
Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
Aug. 30, 5-8 p.m., North Image Park, 5009 N.E. 135th Ave., Vancouver
Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Multicultural Festival, Pioneer Park, 510 Pioneer St. Ridgefield
Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Peace & Justice Fair, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver

Sons and Daughters of Italy Bocce Ball
2022-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98683, United States
The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host bocce ball nights at the Vancouver Elks Lodge NO 823 at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd. Tuesdays in August, starting at 6 p.m.
Courts located behind the main building.
For more information call 360-521-5584.

Clark County Finance Committee Meeting
2022-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor, room 679, Vancouver, 98660, United States
The Clark County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 9:30 am Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.
The Clark County Finance Committee meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be offered both in-person and via a virtual meeting option.
Ways to join the meeting include:
Attending in person at the Public Service Center, Room 243, second floor, 1300 Franklin St.
Microsoft Teams meeting by joining via computer or mobile app. Meeting link can be found here.
Or join by entering a meeting ID

Meeting ID: 218 912 937 781
Passcode: 3Ejmhy

Attendees can join an audio-only version of the meeting by calling in with the following credtinals:

+1 213-262-7043,,214591883#
Phone conference ID: 214 591 883#

See the agenda for the meeting on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/treasurer/investment-reports-meetings.

Bob Sunshine Art Display at Szechuan Brothers
2022-08-10 11:00 - 21:00 | Szechuan Brothers Chinese Restaurant, 13503 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite B5, Vancouver, WA, United States
The works of artist and poet Bob Sunshine is on display at Szechuan Brothers Chinese Restaurant, 13503 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite B5, during the months of July and August. Sunshine has enlarged his miniature black-and-white paintings to an 11″ x 17″ format. The August show will feature 16″ x 20″ and 20″ x 30″ sizes. Sunshine re-works the enlargement with white and black acrylic ink, adding additional images that are not in the original mini-painting. Then he applies watercolors to finish the painting. Both the original and the enlarged re-work are sold as a set.
Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and closed other days between 3 and 4 p.m. to prepare for dinner service. Learn more at www.szechuanbrothers.com. Learn more about Sunshine’s work at sunshinesartworks.com. Sunshine is also one of August’s featured artists at Art at the Cave, 108 E Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5.
