Events

Clark County Historical Museum Speaker Series: Vancouver Goes to the Movies
2022-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Aug. 4, with “Vancouver Goes to the Movies” presented by historian and Historic Preservation Commission chair, Andy Gregg. The event will occur in person at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.
Since Vancouverites sat down together to watch a filming of Fitzsimmons and Corbel in 1897, movies have held an important role as both entertainment and community connector. From the opening of the Palace Theater in 1909 to the Kiggins Theatre today, the big screen continues to draw people from all backgrounds together for a singularly solitary and shared experience unmatched by other forms of media. Drawing on his research into the golden age of movie theaters in Vancouver, Gregg explores Vancouver’s movie-going history with a look back at the rise and fall of the single screen theater as well the ways in which movies helped bridge social and racial divides.
General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for museum members, veterans and active-duty military personnel. For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or ou******@*******um.org.

Journey Theater presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid," July 29-Aug. 6
2022-08-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-05 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 "Loves Labour's Lost"
2022-08-04 19:00 - 23:30 | Irving Park, NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street Portland, OR 97212
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Loves Labour’s Lost” at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 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: Forgetting the French Princess is arriving soon, King Ferdinand and friends swear off women. The courtiers are smitten. Letters are sent and confused. Berowne reasons ways out of the oath. The French court departs, but will return in one year to marry the King and courtiers…if they prove worthy.
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.

ilani presents "Legends of Motown" tribute show
2022-08-04 20:00 - 22:00 | ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
See Legends of Motown Old School Tribute Show at 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at ilani’s Cowlitz Ballroom, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. The show features performances honoring James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and others. Tickets are $29 and $39 via Ticketmaster.com or ilaniresort.com. More information about the show is available at ilaniresort.com.

Free Coffee Friday at Latte Da to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer's
2022-08-05 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.

Kalama Heritage Festival
2022-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | WA, United States
The Kalama Heritage Festival is set for Aug. 19-21 at Louis Rasmussen Park in Kalama, off the I-5 at exit #30. The festival honors the blending of the cultures between Kanaka and Pacific Northwest Native Americans. Guests can enjoy traditional Hawaiian musical performers, local Native and Hawaiian bands, traditional Hawaiian foods, music jamming sessions, food, workshops, local craft vendors, swimming and games. Native American dance ceremonies and complimentary music lessons for kids will also be included. The event is free, though VIP packages are available, including luau food and a VIP meet and greet event.
The festival kicks off on Aug. 19 with hula, ukulele, slack key music, Tahitian dance workshops and guests from Hawaii kupuna sharing the traditional cultures of Hawaii, poi pounding, underground oven cooking called imu. At 8 a.m. Aug. 20, see a canoe regatta featuring both Native canoes from the Warm Springs, Chehalis, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Cowlitz tribes as well as Hawaiian outrigger canoes.
Register as a vendor here. For more information, call Gloria Nahalea at 206-484-2511 or email na***********@***oo.com.

Northwest Oil Painters Guild Show and Sale at Corridor Gallery, July 18-Sept. 16
2022-08-05 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

Attic Gallery hosts reception for California Artist Sandra Jones Campbell
2022-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Attic Gallery, 419 N.E. Cedar St., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas, will host a reception for California artist Sandra Jones Campbell from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Aug. 5. Guests will enjoy live music and complimentary wine and chocolate. They’ll have the opportunity to meet Campbell in person and discuss her solo exhibit, “Sea La Vie,” on display at Attic Gallery through the month of August. Campbell, who has been showing with Attic Gallery since the 1980s, has traveled from her home in Yucca Valley to be here for the exhibit opening. To learn more, visit atticgallery.com or call 360-833-9747.

First Friday in Camas: Summer Fun and Flamingos
2022-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Camas, 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
“Summer Fun and Flamingos” returns to downtown Camas from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5. Wear flamingo-inspired clothing and enjoy flamingo-themed games and crafts, art gallery receptions, after-hours shopping, dining specials and live music.
Pink flamingos will flock downtown for the Camas Grad Night Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser. Find out how to flock a friend with this revered tradition and support Grad Night, the drug-free and alcohol-free party after graduation for the seniors of Camas, Discovery, and Hayes Freedom High Schools and Camas Connect Academy.
Play the word game “What Does the Flamingo Say?” in downtown businesses to win prizes donated by downtown merchants. Dress in flamingo or summer themed attire and be entered to win a flamingo-themed prize. Free, all-ages games include Flamingo Water Races, Tropical Toss-it-In, Flamingo Plinko, Summer Spin-the-Wheel and Flamingo Croquet. Enjoy art shows and receptions at Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., featuring artist Sandra Jones Campbell and Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., featuring artist Randy Cole. Second Story Gallery, upstairs at the Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., will showcase art by Camas and Hayes Freedom High Schools. Hear live outdoor music at Nuestra Mesa, 228 N.E. Fourth Ave.
For details, visit downtowncamas.com/event/summer-fun-and-flamingos-august-first-friday and facebook.com/camasfirstfriday.

Aurora Gallery exhibit: James Geddes and Sue Clancy
2022-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
During the month of August, Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver, will exhibit works by two artists, James Geddes and Sue Clancy. Geddes has just created a new line of black and white historical sketches depicting horses, cowboys and cattle. Clancy is delivering an “ABC show”: art, books and cards. Many original works will be available to buy. Most of the artwork by both Geddes and Clancy will be framed and for sale. The show begins with a First Friday reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5. Their work will be on exhibit until the end of August.
The gallery will also display works by a local photographer, Ian Pearson. He has a collection of processed Polaroids as well as a selection of famous local locations.
To learn more about the gallery, visit www.auroragalleryonline.com.

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Vancouver
2022-08-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Vancouver, WA, United States
Looking for something for the family, guests, or an interesting date night? Come to downtown Vancouver for the First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5. Downtown Vancouver is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Locally owned businesses are ready to welcome guests with original art, and, in some locations, complimentary refreshments and live music.
To view an interactive map with locations of activities and events around downtown Vancouver, visit vdausa.org/first-friday/. This month, the Portland Opera‘s mobile ensemble, Opera a la Cart, will perform at 5:30 p.m. outside 904 Main St., in partnership with Center for the Arts SW Washington. Free parking for First Friday can be found from 5 to 9 p.m. at Biggs Insurance Services, 105 W. Evergreen Blvd.

La Casita August Exhibit: Still Life Series
2022-08-05 17:00 - 22:00 | La Casita Cultural Center, 205 E 16th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
La Casita Cultural Center presents “Still Life Series (Serie Bodegones),” a new exhibit in its gallery, featuring watercolors on paper and oils canvas by Artist Alejandro Ceballosto. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5, followed by salsa lessons and social dancing until 10 p.m.

Friends of Vancouver Community Library host Art4Art Fundraiser
2022-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Friends of the Vancouver Community Library is hosting a fundraiser called Art4Art from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5, on the south lawn of the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Original art panels are priced at $30 each and will be sold first come, first served. There will be two food trucks parked in front of the library, Mighty Bowl and Kona Ice, and live music will be provided by local guitarist John Van Beek of Music We Remember.
An artist preview will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2. The panels will be already mounted on grids and guests can talk to artists about their panels or how the pandemic affected their work.

Art4Art Fundraiser
2022-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Friends of Vancouver Community Library are hosting their free, annual Art4Art Fundraiser, starting at 5:30 p.m. August 5.
All art is created by local artists and will sell for $30 each. The event will take place on the south lawn of the Vancouver and will include live music, food trucks, and craft activities for all ages.

Classic Country Show with Matt Hodges
2022-08-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States
Matt Hodges will perform classic country music at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Admission is $5 or $10 for a family of 4. Children 5 and under are free. Enjoy dancing and refreshements. This is an all-ages show and is presented on the first Friday of every month.

"Nashville in the Northwest" Songwriters Festival at La Uva Fortuna
2022-08-05 18:30 - 21:00 | La Uva Fortuna Farms (formerly Rusty Grape), 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, WA, 98604, United States
Nashville in the Northwest is a songwriters’ festival that brings together some of Country and Americana music’s top songwriters, as well as emerging artists and songwriters from Nashville, Tennessee and the Pacific Northwest. It will be held at La Uva Fortuna (formerly The Rusty Grape) at 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, on Aug. 5.
The performance will be presented listening-room style with the five songwriters on stage taking turns sharing songs and stories, trading harmonies and accompanying one another. Featured performers are Jeff Middleton, Tori Tullier, Austin Jenckes, Ian Christian and Justin Klump. The event also includes performances by Britnee Kellogg and McKayla Marie. A portion of ticket sales will benefit The Columbia Future Forge, a non-profit mentoring and training program where young adults from diverse backgrounds learn professional job skills.
The evening begins with a tasting event featuring Hood River distillers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, beer and wine. Appetizers will be available to purchase from La Uva Fortuna. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door starting at 6:30 p.m., if tickets are available. Purchase tickets online at checkout.square.site/buy/AYTIUQJEL7Y4MIOWJSDUN3ZI. All ages are welcome. Food and drinks can be purchased from La Uva Fortuna from 6:30 p.m. throughout the performance. This is a rain-or-shine event and tickets are non-refundable.

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents "Antonie and Cleopatra"
2022-08-05 19:00 - 23:30 | Irving Park, NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street Portland, OR 97212
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Antonie and Cleopatra” at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 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: Antonie just wants to love on Cleopatra, but politics keep pulling back to Rome. First the wife starts a war, then there’s a pirate harassing the shore, then Octavius Caesar just. won’t. stop. So many battles. Can love win out or will everyone end up dead? Hint: It’s a tragedy.
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.

King’s Kruz-In
2022-08-06 08:00 - 13:30 | Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States
The 19th annual King’s Kruz-In will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6. at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. The family-friendly King’s Kruz-In is known for its large turnout of rods, classics and customs, live bluegrass music and barbecue lunch. There will be a balloon artist for the kids and indoor bathrooms. The fee to enter a car is $15. Entrants and spectators are asked to bring non-perishable food items for Vancouver’s FISH food pantry.

Ridgefield Day of Festivals
2022-08-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Various locations around Ridgefield, WA, United States
Enjoy a full day of festivities in downtown Ridgefield on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Three separate events are scheduled on the same day: Ridgefield First Saturday, Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Races, and the inaugural Ridgefield Art Association Forest Fair. All events are free and C-Tran will offer a free shuttle bus between the event locations so guests can park near one and visit all three.

Ridgefield First Saturday: City Days – Overlook and Davis Park, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit Davis Park (North Main Avenue and Mill Street) to learn about stormwater and protecting waterways. See a plow truck, street sweeper, flail mower, backhoe and VAC truck. Learn about Ridgefield’s park and trail network and upcoming park and trail development projects. Check out the Ridgefield Farmers Market and First Saturday vendors at Overlook Park (Main Avenue and Pioneer Street) for produce, bread and pastries, dog treats, jewelry, décor, clothing and candles.
Dragon Boat Races – Ridgefield Waterfront (west end of Pioneer Street), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 2022 Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Races will support Camp Mariposa, operated by Lifeline Connections‘ mental health professionals for youth affected by a loved one’s substance abuse. Watch teams paddle down a 250 meter course to the finish line in dragon boats.
Forest Fair – Abrams Park (end of Division Street), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Ridgefield Art Association hosts this art, music and family fair featuring artisan booths, live music, food, a tiny parade, a tiny garden contest and a beer and wine garden.

Unique Markets Portland at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
2022-08-06 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 | 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 | 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.
