“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19

“Exquisite Creatures Revealed” at OMSI

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland

"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]

$15 – $20

New Moons of 2025

Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a New Moons of 2025 workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 4. Attendees will learn about the specific dates of new moons throughout the year and discuss activities related to personal reflection and goal setting based on this lunar phase. The cost is $40. Register […]

$40

Kingsugi Exhibit at Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland

The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27.  Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64

Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park St., Portland

The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]

$25
Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas

The Camas Public Library hosts Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for children aged 2 to 5 featuring a 30-minute storytime followed by a craft. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/FamilyStorytime.

free

Jam Session presents Emerging Music Workshop

Sons of Norway Hall 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver

Jam Session will offer "Emerging Early Winter Music Workshop" a six-week course from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 4, 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 22 at Sons of Norway Hall, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Students will learn the basics of chords, theory, and tone as well as ear training during collaborative sessions where […]

$125

Single Seniors at Carol’s Corner Cafe

Carol's Corner 7800 NE St Johns Rd #1021, Vancouver

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Carol's Corner Cafe, located at 7800 N.E. St. John's Rd., starting at 11 a.m. Jan. 4. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Jam Session Advanced Music Workshop

Sons of Norway Columbia Lodge 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver, WA

Jam Session will offer a six-week Advanced Musician course from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 4, 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 22 at Sons of Norway Hall, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. This workshop is for those who can confidently find and play alternate chord voicings; read charts with ease or pick up music by ear; […]

$125
Event Series Dancing with VanCity Ballroom

Dancing with VanCity Ballroom

Vancouver Fitness Studio 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 110, Vancouver

VanCity Ballroom offers swing, waltz, two-step and salsa dancing with a beginners' lesson at 7 p.m. and open dancing from 7:45 to 10 p.m. Saturdays at Vancouver Fitness Studio, 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 110, Vancouver. Admission is $10. Learn more at vancityballroom.com.

$10