Events

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents free outdoor theater series
2022-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Free outdoor showing of "Don't Look Up"
2022-08-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver, 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Attend a free outdoor showing of the movie “Don’t Look Up” on an inflatable 30-foot screen at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver, from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13. Attendees should bring their own blankets and chairs. On-site food trucks will offer meals for sale. Portable toilets large enough to accommodate wheelchairs will be available with handwashing stations. Rebecca Small, one of the authors of the Climate Action Plan, will discuss how to get engaged with city council on environmental issues. Guests can also visit resource booths with information on how to take more direct action.
The event is sponsored by Washington Environmental Council, Columbia River keeper, Sunrise SWWA, Vancouver Free Fridge, LULAC, Declare Emergency, Citizens Climate Lobby and Unitarian Universalist Church.

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "A Night of Magic," Harry Potter-themed fun for adults
2022-08-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “A Night of Magic,” from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The evening includes a sorting ceremony, a Harry Potter Trivia contest, a lesson in defense against the dark arts, a costume contest, themed drinks, divination and more. This is an immersive event for attendees 21 and over; ID must be shown at the door. Guests are encouraged to dress up and bring their wands. Tickets are $20 general admission or $18 for military members and seniors. Tickets include an open poly juice potion bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic); other specialty drinks are available to purchase. The entrance for the event will be at the rear of the building; attendees should drive around to the back to park, then enter through the castle door.

Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs: Clark County
2022-08-13 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 “Clark County: 1st and Greatest in WA!” will be held at 7:30 p.m. August 13.
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.

Magenta Theater presents "Don Quixote de La Center"
2022-08-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 and heartfelt as he and those around him grapple with dementia, identity and what truly defines us.
Nine performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 14, 21 and 28 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open a half hour before showtime. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 at the door (as available). Tickets can be purchased at www.magentatheater.com or by calling the box office at 360-949-3098.
Above image: Christopher Cleveland as Don Quintero (middle), Carol Radkins as Doris (right) and Zane Jager as Jimmy. Courtesy of Fetching Photos.

O'Keefe Farms Sunflower Festival, July 30-Aug. 14
2022-08-14 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 Park Yoga
2022-08-14 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.

Single Seniors at 5 Guys Named Moe
2022-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbia Tech Center Park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States
Single Seniors will attend the 5 Guys Named Moe concert at Columbia Tech Center Park, S.E. Sequoia Cir. and S.E. Tech Center Dr., from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14
For more information call 360-892-8944.

Re-Imagined Radio presents Joe Frank tribute
2022-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | On the Radio and Online, WA, United States
Re-Imagined Radio presents “Joe Frank Trubute,” at 1 p.m. Aug. 15. The premier broadcast and live stream airs on KXRW-FM, Vancouver, and KXRY-FM, Portland. Subsequent broadcasts and streams will be provided by local, regional and international broadcast partners.
Over 30 years, Joe Frank entertained thousands of listeners with his radio productions. His husky, insomniac voice delivered ideas and stories that were often surrealistic, even absurd. Through monologue, radio drama and talk radio, he told at least 250 stories. Re-Imagined Radio showcases his work, sampling five of his best-known productions, including “Jewish Blues” (1978), one of the earliest known recordings of Frank hosting his late-night program, “In the Dark,” at WBAI radio in New York; “Memories,” a 10-minute short film made for CBS-TV and broadcast in 1990; “Green Cadillac,” produced and performed by Frank at KCRW in Santa Monica in 1993; “Reality Check” broadcast in 2013 by KCRW as part of a new series, “Un-Fictional”; and “A Life Well Lived” (2013), also part of “UnFictional.” The samples illustrate Frank’s early storytelling process, his distinctive mature radio style, and his technique and success as a radio storyteller in addressing difficult questions about the human condition.
Re-imagined Radio premieres episodes on the third Monday of the month on KXRW-FM and KXRY-FM. In addition, every Sunday, an episode of Re-Imagined Radio is broadcast on KXRW only, drawing from previously broadcast episodes. Episodes can be streamed on demand from the Re-Imagined Radio website, www.reimaginedradio.net.

Single Seniors
2022-08-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-17 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

Columbia Play Project Pop-Up Party in the Park
2022-08-16 05:00 - 20:00 | McConnell Park, 918 NW 25th Ave., Battle Ground, WA, 98668-5797
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

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Gala
2022-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Vancouver, 301 West Sixth St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
After the success of last year, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will enter its 44th season with a hybrid gala celebration, “Enriching Lives Through Music” at 5 p.m. Sept. 16. In-person guests will enjoy a cocktail reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and live musical program at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Actor and musician Lawrence Gilliard Jr. will be the guest of honor. Gilliard’s work can be heard in films and television such as “The Wire” and “The Walking Dead.” He will be joined by orchestra musicians and other special guests. Additional performers include renowned baritone Anton Belov and 2018 Young Artist Competition winner Shania Watts. Virtual guests can enjoy the live-streamed event on any viewing device for free.
In-person tickets are available for $125. Virtual tickets are free to anyone at www.vancouversymphony.org. The gala will be available on the orchestra’s website and guests can bid on auction items and donate while enjoying live performances. Tickets and tables are available now at vancouversymphony.org/gala-2022/ or by calling the orchestra office at 360-735-7278.

Pittock Mansion Exhibit: "Black in Oregon: 1840-1870"
2022-08-16 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)

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

Sons and Daughters of Italy Bocce Ball
2022-08-16 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.

WorkSource Hiring Event
2022-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | WorkSource Vancouver, 204 SE Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver, WA, 98684, United States
WorkSource Vancouver is hosting a hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 17
Attendees are asked to come dressed for an interview and bring their resumes.
Employers present at the event will include:
-ABM Education
-Addus Home Care
-Apartment Management Consultants
-ESD 112
-FedEx Ground
-H&R Block
-Koelsch Communities
-Western Forest Products
And many more!
WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.
Learn more at www.worksourceswwa.org.

Bob Sunshine Art Display at Szechuan Brothers
2022-08-17 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.

Commission on Aging Hosts Peer-to-Peer Educator Seminar
2022-08-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Online, WA, United States
The Commission on Aging will host a seminar on peer-to-peer educators starting at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 17.
Attendees will learn how peer-to-peer educators are creatively conducting outreach with older residents, families, friends, and neighbors. The speaker will be a representative from the Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives initiative.
Meetings are currently held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join by phone or computer through information provided at: clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings.
The Commission on Aging, supported by the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing needs of aging community members. For more about the commission, please visit www.clark.wa.gov/aging.
Commission meetings are carried on CVTV Channel 23/323 and online at www.cvtv.org. To see replay times, go to www.cvtv.org.

100 Women Who Care, Clark County
2022-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Salud! Wine Bar, 224 NE 3rd Avenue, Camas, United States
100 Women Who Care, Clark County giving circle, welcomes all to hear about local nonprofits serving our community! Members vote to select one organization to receive donations from the evening.
Optional Social Hour from 5pm precedes the meeting which runs from 6-7pm .

Belly Dancing Lessons
2022-08-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Malia Christina’s Home Studio, 228 N.E. 19th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
Belly dancing classes are offered at Malia’s Dance Studio, 228 N.E. 19th Ave., Camas, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn shimmies, hip articulations, graceful hands, body fluidity and artistry. Classes combine fusion belly dance with eclectic music, from Wardruna to Lizzo to Fleetwood Mac to Metallica. In person and online classes are both available. The classes are offered in a beginner-friendly, body-positive and inclusive space. The cost is $20 for drop-ins or $75 per month for unlimited classes. The first class is free. Register at www.maliachristina.com/classes. For more details, contact Malia at ma************@**.me or 360-213-3911.

Single Seniors at Golden Corral
2022-08-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Golden Corral, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98682, United States
Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 18
For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Livestock Manure Composting Workshop and Land Stewardship Tour
2022-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Serendipity Alpaca Ranch, 2630 NE 253rd Street, Ridgefield, WA, United States
WSU Extension Clark County will host an in-person workshop, “Learn How to Compost Livestock Manure,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18 outdoors at Serendipity Alpaca Ranch, 2630 N.E. 253rd St., Ridgefield.
Attendees will learn new tips and techniques for composting that can reduce pile size, create a valuable soil amendment, reduce pests and keep local waterways clean. Participants will receive excellent resources and hear from Lisa Schuchman, resource conservationist of Natural Resources Conservation Service, Clark Conservation District’s livestock specialist Samantha Frundle and the alpaca rancher Pam Conrad.
The workshop is free but attendees must register in advance at Compost072822.eventbrite.com. For more details, email te*********@*su.edu or call 564-397-5729.
This workshop is put on by the WSU Clark County Extension – Small Acreage Program which is made possible by sponsorship from Clark County Public Works Clean Water Program. WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Clark County Extension at 564-397-5733 prior to the event.

The Guess Who offers free performance at ilani
2022-08-18 21:00 - 23:00 | ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
The Guess Who will offer a free, live show inside ilani’s Muze Lounge at 9 p.m. Aug. 18. Following the show, the winner of ilani’s Battle of the Bands competition will close out the night. The Guess Who is a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1965. The band is known for “Shakin’ All Over,” “These Eyes” and “American Woman.” Get more details about The Guess Who at ilani or the Battle of the Bands competition at ilaniresort.com.

Free Coffee Friday at Latte Da to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer's
2022-08-19 07:00 - 20:00 | Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, will offer free 12-ounce cups of coffee every Friday in August to raise awareness for The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Southwest Washington on Sept. 26. Even though the coffee is free, donations for the nonprofit organization are appreciated. Latte Da will match up to $200.

¡Viva Vancouver! Latin Festival
2022-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, United States
Enjoy a three-day celebration of Latin culture in Esther Short Park at the ¡Viva Vancouver! Latin Festival, happening from 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19 and from 1 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 at 605 Esther Street in downtown Vancouver. The festival features food, dancing, and beer with a Latin twist. This event is for ages 21 and over only. Tickets are $15 for a single day or $25 for two days. VIP packages are also available for $40 and $75. To learn more, visit facebook.com/Vivavancouverwa/.

Northwest Oil Painters Guild Show and Sale at Corridor Gallery, July 18-Sept. 16
2022-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, WA, United States
Northwest Oil Painters Guild is celebrating 20 years of supporting Northwest oil painters from from Mercer Island to Camas. The group’s annual show and sale will be hosted by the Corridor Gallery inside the Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, across from Esther Short Park. The exhibit, on display along the main hallways, is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 18 through Sept. 16. Many of the paintings are inspired by Northwest landscapes and history and works include professional and amateur works. There will be an opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5 during downtown Vancouver’s First Friday Art Walk. To learn more about Northwest Oil Painters Guild, visit nopgartists.com.
Above image: “Refuge” by Jim Gola of Woodland

Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament
2022-08-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr,, Vancouver, 98662, United States
Hope for Good will host their Hoops for Hope basketball tournament at the Vancouver Mall, Aug. 19 through 21.
The event will feature three on three basketball matchups as well as live music and other entertainment.
Legends Gym will be offering a free children’s basketball clinic the Friday before the event.
Proceeds from the event will go towards local initiatives to support at-risk individuals, veterans, and families in need.
Additional information, including registration for teams and volunteering for the event can be found at the Hope for Good website.
