Spring into History and Culture
2025-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Camas, 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The next Camas First Friday “Spring into History and Culture” is 5 to 8 p.m. April 4. This event will offer a historic talk and walking tour, a photo contest, art shows, Camas history games, after-hours shopping and crafts. Interactive cultural pop-ups will enable community members to share their heritage through food, music, art, fashion and books. The event will also feature popups with interactive exhibits from Afghanistan, Argentina, India, Mexico and South Africa. Brad Richardson, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum, will lead a rain-or-shine walking tour of downtown Camas; participants should meet at 5:50 p.m. in front of Journey Church on Fourth Avenue. For more details, visit this webpage.

Two Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
2025-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA, 98607, United States
Denis Hayes, a key organizer of the first Earth Day in 1970, has been instrumental in advocating for environmental awareness and action. The new art exhibit Roots of a Movement: Denis Hayes, Camas, and Earth Day, opening in the Camas Library’s Second Story Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. April 4, will explore the origins of Earth Day and the pivotal role played by Camas native Hayes in launching the environmental movement. This exhibit is presented in collaboration with the Camas Earth Day Society. At 6 p.m. April 9, the Camas Library and Camas Earth Day Society will present An Evening with Denis Hayes. This discussion will explore Hayes’ legacy and how he inspired the Camas Earth Day Society and its mission to promote environmental stewardship. The event will culminate with a question and answer session with Hayes, via Zoom.

Museum After Hours: NAACP, LULAC and Odyssey World International Education Services
2025-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The next Clark County Historical Museum After Hours, 5 to 8 p.m. April 4, features the Vancouver NAACP, League of United Latin American Citizens, and Odyssey World International Education Services at the museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Learn about their missions and how you can get involved. The museum will be free and open to the public during this event. Guests are also invited to attend the museum’s Speaker Series talk featuring LaToya Brackett at 7 p.m. in the Hidden Gallery.

First Friday at RedDoor Gallery features fused glass workshop and oil paintings by Fongwei Liu
2025-04-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-05 12:00 - 16:00 | RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, United States
RedDoor Gallery will host a First Friday open house from 5 to 8 p.m. April 4 at 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas. See oil paintings by award-winning artist Fongwei Liu, watch a live model painting demonstration and participate in a drop-in fused glass flower workshop ($25 per flower) led by glass artist Shirley Bishop. Another drop-in fused glass flower workshop will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. April 5. Regular gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at RedDoorGalleryCamas.com.

First Friday Art Walk
2025-04-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Vancouver, WA, United States
Vancouver’s Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver’s many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy refreshments or live music. To see what’s happening this month, see the map at vdausa.org/first-friday/.

Classic Country Show with Matt Hodges
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States
Matt Hodges will offer an evening of classic country music from 6 to 8 p.m. April 4 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Hodges will perform country music featuring songs from the 50s through the 80s and share country music memorabilia from his personal collection. Dancing is encouraged. Admission is $5; children 5 and under are free.

Clark County Historical Museum presents “They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues"
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Clark County Historical Museum presents “They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture,” a lecture by LaToya Brackett, part of the museum’s Speaker Series. This presentation at 7 p.m. April 4 will explore the impact of African American culture on mainstream pop culture, highlighting the contributions of Black Americans in music, sports, language and food. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Learn more at cchmuseum.org.

Beacock Music presents "Fools for Love"
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Beacock Music, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98683, United States
Beacock Music presents “Fools for Love,” a cabaret celebrating all types of love, in the Beacock Music Recital Hall, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver. Take a journey through love’s highs and lows with a mix of musical styles from jazz and blues to Broadway and pop. With three singers at the forefront, the group brings each song to life with harmony, storytelling and theatrical flair. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 3, 4 and 5 and 2 p.m. April 6. Refreshments will be available an hour before the door opens. Proceeds benefit the Daryle Rustvold MusicForLife Scholarship Foundation. Tickets ($20) are available at beacockmusic.com/p-74259-fools-for-love-a-cabaret.aspx.

First Friday Poetry Night at Birdhouse Books
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Birdhouse Books‘s next First Friday Poetry Night is 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 4 at 1001 Main Street (below Short & Sweet), featuring Kristin Berger and Debra Elisa. Berger is the author of six poetry collections including “Earthwork”, “Echolocation”, “How Light Reaches Us”, and “For the Willing.” Elisa leads Poetry Play and other creative workshops. “You Can Call It Beautiful,” her first poetry collection, debuted in 2023. Learn more about Birdhouse Books at birdhousebooks.store.

First Friday Open Mic
2025-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, WA, United States
The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, and musician Wayne Hoffman host First Friday Open Mic nights from 7-10 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome to perform onstage with talented vocalists and musicians playing guitar, banjo, autoharp, fiddle, piano and singing. There’s no admission for performers or listeners but donations are appreciated. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

First Friday Game Night
2025-04-04 19:00 - 23:30 | First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, hosts a First Friday Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday of every month. Bring your own board games or play from available games. Pizza is provided or bring snacks. Get details at facebook.com/groups/firstfridaygamenight/.

Scottish Country Dance Classes
2025-04-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbia Dance, 1700 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Columbia Dance Center will host Scottish Dance Classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 10 to March 28. New dancers are welcome. No partner or experience is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 at the door. Learn more at rscds-swws.org.

Tim Hadler performs George Strait tribute
2025-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Mt. Valley Grange, N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy, WA, 98601, United States
As seen in Branson, Missouri, Tim Hadler will perform his George Strait tribute show, “Strait to Branson,” at 8 p.m. April 4 at Mt. Valley Grange Hall, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy. Admission is $20. Proceeds benefit veterans. Doors open at 7 p.m. Learn more at gumicampusa.com or call 417-294-5248.

Vancouver Farmer's Market
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Vancouver Farmers Market, Eighth and Esther Streets, Vancouver, WA, United States
The Vancouver Farmer’s Market summer season runs through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays on Eighth Street and Esther Street near Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. Visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors and special events.

Discover Downtown Dash in Ridgefield
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Ridgefield, N. Main Avenue, Ridgefield, WA, 98642 , United States
Ridgefield is hosting the Discover Downtown Dash all-ages scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5 in downtown Ridgefield and Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Register at lf.ridgefieldwa.us/Forms/QQUhh or in person at 9:30 a.m. Individuals and teams will race against time to navigate indoor and outdoor locations, complete challenges and collect tokens. Younger participants can enjoy a simpler, kid-friendly scavenger hunt inside Abrams Park, no registration required.

Vancouver Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Fair
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | The Gathering Place, 2500 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
The Gathering Place Christian Fellowship will host the fourth annual Vancouver Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5. Attendees can sample goods from artisan chocolatiers, specialty coffee roasters and premium tea-makers. Attendees are invited to participate in prize raffles. Admission is free.

Propain North America Factory Showroom Grand Opening
2025-04-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Propain North America Factory Showroom, 11100 N.E. 34th Circle, Vancouver, 98682, United States
Propain Bicycles North America, 11100 N.E. 34th Circle, Vancouver, will host a factory showroom grand opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5. Attendees are invited to support local trail networks by helping raise funds for Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Get tips from professional mountain bikers, enjoy food from El Mas Chingon food truck and craft brews from 805 Beer. Get more details at facebook.com/share/15LYa5a6Xs/.

Easter Bunny at the Vancouver Mall
2025-04-05 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-06 11:00 - 18:00 | Vancouver Mall JC Penney, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, will offer photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny from March 28 to April 19 in the JCPenney Court on the lower level. Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Reservations are recommended at bit.ly/3vUbw8F. Walk-up visits will be accommodated on a space-available basis. From 4 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, March 31 and April 7, the community is invited to bring leashed or crated pets for Easter Bunny photo sessions; make reservations for pet photos at bit.ly/49hOAi2. The mall will also host a Sensory Bunny event from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. April 6 for special needs children and their families; reservations are required at bit.ly/47WPFee. Learn more at www.shopvancouvermall.com.

Art Supply Swap at Kindred Vancouver
2025-04-05 11:00 - 17:30 | Kindred Vancouver, 2213 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Kindred Vancouver, 2213 Main St., Vancouver, will host an Art Supply Swap from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 4 and 5. Crafters, artists and DIY enthusiasts are invited to share their unused materials while refreshing their creative stash. Participants should bring yarn, fabric, beads, paint, brushes, markers, DIY kits or tools. Even those who don’t have anything to share are invited to browse the offerings. Leftover supplies will be donated to schools, community centers and Little Free Libraries. Learn more at kindredvancouver.com.

Anne of Green Gables Tea
2025-04-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States
Pomeroy Farm will honor the spunky redhead from the “Anne of Green Gables” novels with a themed menu featuring assorted savories and sandwiches, desserts, scones and tea, all inspired by the books. Tickets are $42 per person. Doors open at noon on April 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26. A tour of the historic Pomeroy log house is included. Reservations are required at pomeroyfarm.org. Dietary restrictions must be made known ahead of time, at least a week prior to your reservation date. Additional fees may apply for modified plates.

Dinner with Grant at Willful Wine
2025-04-05 17:30 - 20:00 | The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Willful Wine, located inside the Grant House at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, will host Dinner with Grant at 5:30 p.m. April 5. Guests will enjoy a five-course menu based on food that General Ulysses S. Grant may have eaten at The Grant House. Local historian Jeff Davis will appear in character as Grant and entertain guests with stories about the Grant House and Grant’s time there. The cost is $85 per person. Learn more at willfulwine.com. Reservations are available at opentable.com.

Poetry Night at Birdhouse Books with M. Klein and Brittany Mishra
2025-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main St. (on the lower level, below Short & Sweet) welcomes poets M. Klein and Brittany Mishra for their debut poetry reading from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 5, hosted by Christopher Luna. Klein’s poetry appears in Ghost City Review, Broken Antler, Eunoia Review, Anti-Heroin Chic, Day Job Journal and Pile Press as well as her chapbook, Brentwood. Mishra’s poetry has won The Heartland Review’s Poetry Prize and her work has appeared in Poet Lore, Calyx Press and Spoon River Poetry Review.

Magenta Theater presents "Tiny Beautiful Things"
2025-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | WA
Magenta Theater’s first Black Chair Project of 2025, a staged reading of “Tiny Beautiful Things,” is 7:30 p.m. April 5, based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. It’s inspired by the author’s real experiences during her time as an anonymous advice columnist. The performance is for mature audiences only and deals with situations including sexual assault and domestic violence, infidelity and death. Tickets are $15 at magentatheater.com or at the door. For more details, call 360-949-3098 or email in**@************er.com.

Weekly Insight Meditation at Art at the Cave Gallery
2025-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Art at the Cave Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
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.

Celebration of Poetry
2025-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
Poetry Moves, created by Artstra in partnership with C-TRAN, will honor poets who have engaged, delighted, and inspired riders with poems on buses during this 14th season of the program. This free public event is 1 to 3 p.m. April 6 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. The guest of honor is Jack Straw Fellow Robert Lashley. Clark County Poet Laureate Susan Dingle and poet Christopher Diaz will also take the stage. To celebrate their achievement, the afternoon will include readings from this season’s Poetry Moves poets. Poetry Moves provides poetry on bus channel cards in all C-TRAN buses. Each year, ten new poems by local and regional poets or student poets are selected. Anyone can submit poems. Learn more at artstra.org/poetry-moves.

Columbia Play Project's Free Indoor Play Space
2025-04-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Columbia Play Project offers a free Indoor Play Space on six Sundays and Mondays in April, providing young children and families with a welcoming and engaging environment to play and explore at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The space is open from 2 to 5 p.m. April 6, 20 and 27 and from 9 a.m. to noon April 14, 21 and 28. Learn more about Columbia Play Project at columbiaplayproject.org.
