Portland Center Stage presents Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney’s "Choir Boy," running April 21-May 14 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage at The Armory, 128 N.W. Eleventh Ave., Portland. From the writer of "Moonlight" comes this story about Pharus, a young, gay student leading the gospel choir at his elite, all-boys prep school. Identity and […]

The Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, presents Sandro Botticelli’s masterwork Madonna of the Magnificat (ca. 1483), a tondo (round painting) of the Madonna and Child with angels. This rarely seen work is a variant of the artist’s celebrated painting in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, considered one of the finest Madonna and […]

The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.

The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 South Pekin Road Woodland, will host Lilac Days from April 22 through May 14. The historic gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under free. The theme for 2023 is "Hats from the Past" and many […]

Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 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.

Northwest Children's Theater presents Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" at the new Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts, 100o S.W. Broadway, Suite T-100, Portland. Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with one toy? What […]

Oregon Children’s Theatre presents "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon," showing April 30 to May 28 at Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Showtimes are 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $22 to $35 on sale at octc.org/wherethe-mountain-meets-the-moon. or by calling the box office at 503-228-9571. The […]

Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "Enchanted April," running April 28 through May 14. Tickets are $23, available at lovestreetplayhouse.com. Performances are 7:30 p.m. April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. Matinee performances are April 30, May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. Feeling lost in the shadows […]

"Myra's Story" will show May 5 to 28 at 21ten Theatre, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave., Portland. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play, which is recommended for ages 15 and up, follows Myra's struggle with alcoholism and the generational and political traumas that fuel it. With Irish […]

Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, is hosting a series of summer concerts in May, June and July. Concerts are at 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 7, […]

The Vancouver Master Chorale will present “A Glimpse of Heaven,” with Mozart's "Requiem" and "Regina Coeli" (or "Queen of Heaven") at 7 p.m. May 6 and 3 p.m. May 7 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Also on the program are “All God’s Children” by Henry Mollicone, commissioned by The Vancouver USA Singers, […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 10th Anniversary Chamber Music Series continues at 3 p.m. May 7 at the Royal Durst Theater, 3101 Main St., Vancouver, with "La Passione," featuring soloists Angelika Furtwangler, viola, and Alan Juza, oboe, with the Chamber Orchestra. This concert, conducted by Dr. Igor Shakhman, includes the works of Haydn, Telemann, Chevalier de […]

Paranormal Cirque is coming to Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. May 4, 5 and 8, at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 6 and at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 7. Paranormal Cirque combines theatre, circus, horror and cabaret for mature audiences ages 18 and older only due […]

TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host an online class, “Little Brown Birds of the Pacific Northwest (Spring and Summer)” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 7. Instructor Laura Whittemore will help students learn about resident brown birds like song sparrow, house finch and Bewick’s wren as well as seasonal visitors like Swainson’s thrush. […]

Loowit Brewing, 507 Columbia St., Vancouver, hosts a weekly “Geeks Who Drink” trivia night from 7 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is a trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Questions cover everything from Hungary to “The Hunger Games,” from science to sports, […]

UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver, presents "Laughgasm," a stand-up comedy show at 7 p.m. May 7 hosted by Logan Loughmiller with headliner Adam Pasi, named […]

Cascade Forest Conservancy presents the first annual Understory Northwest Film Fest at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at 6 p.m. The conservancy us partnering with three Pacific Northwest filmmakers to screen "The Dark Divide" by Mercator Films, "Finding Gulo: The Movement to Save the Wolverine" by […]

The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Volunteers from a local nonprofit, Ren Locus, are available to provide free tax assistance on a weekly basis at the Three Creeks Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Rd., from noon to 4 p.m. Tax assistance can help help with filing a tax return, reviewing a letter from the IRS, or other general tax questions. They […]

Paranormal Cirque is coming to Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. May 4, 5 and 8, at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 6 and at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 7. Paranormal Cirque combines theatre, circus, horror and cabaret for mature audiences ages 18 and older only due […]

The Clark County Toastmasters club meets weekly on Tuesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Have fun with other great folks as you learn and practice everything you need to grow those communication and leadership skills. For more information, call 321-439-1400 or visit the Toastmasters's website at 9527.toastmastersclubs.org.

Single Seniors will host a movie day in the afternoon of May 9, followed by attending happy hour at a local restaurant. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

barre3 is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 1 to 6 p.m. May 9 at 3604 N.W. 119th St., Vancouver. For questions about eligibility, call 1-866-236-3276.

A group of local painters meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Washougal Senior Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, just behind the library and city hall. The group is free to attend. Work on new projects and get support from other painters. Those who work in a range of mediums -- watercolor, […]

The Society of Washington Artists hosts its Spring Art Show, the largest art show in southwest Washington, from May 9 to May 13 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. May 9, noon to 7 p.m. May 10, 11 and 12 and 10 a.m. to […]

Airway Science for Kids offers free STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) clubs from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at the Pearson Field Education Center, 201B E. Reserve St., Vancouver. Visit airsci.org/after-school for more details on the programs and clubs available. After registration, students ages 11 to 18 are welcome to join the […]

The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 5:45 to 7 p.m. May 9. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com or contact Sue Coates at 360-798-5196.

3Peaks Public House and Taproom, 24415 N.E. 10th Ave, Ridgefield, hosts a weekly “Geeks Who Drink” trivia night from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Each trivia night consists of […]

The next Science on Tap at Portland's Alberta Rose Theatre is "Period: The Real Story of Menstruation" at 7 p.m. May 9. Tickets are $15 to $45, available at scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta_may_9_period-2/. Recorded live shows are available to Patreon members after the event. Menstruation is something half the world does for a week at a time, yet […]

"This IS Kalapuyan Land" at Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Dr, Portland, is an exhibition of contemporary Indigenous artworks alongside a selection of historical panels curated by Steph Littlebird (Grand Ronde, Kalapuya, Chinook). The exhibit is on display through July 23 at the museum, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and […]

Vancouver artist and poet Bob Sunshine will sell his paintings and jewelry at Chandelier Bakery, 5206 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10. The bakery, which specializes in custom cake and desserts for events of all sizes, will offer complimentary cake samples, including gluten free and vegan options. All proceeds […]

The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 South Pekin Road Woodland, will host Lilac Days from April 22 through May 14. The historic gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under free. The theme for 2023 is "Hats from the Past" and many […]

Single Seniors will meet for their monthly planning meeting in the Vancouver Mall Library. from 11 a.m. to noon May 10. This board and planning meeting will be held immediately before the weekly food and cards social in the food court, all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Society of Washington Artists hosts its Spring Art Show, the largest art show in southwest Washington, from May 9 to May 13 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. May 9, noon to 7 p.m. May 10, 11 and 12 and 10 a.m. to […]

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

St. Paul Lutheran Church on the corner of 13th and Franklin Street in downtown Vancouver offers a contemplative prayer service from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. every Wednesday. This is a […]

100 Women Who Care Clark County is a group of women who meet four times a year to raise $10,000 for a local nonprofit. The group hears about three nonprofit candidates, takes a vote and the nonprofit with the most votes wins the money. 100 Women Who Care Clark County meets on Feb. 8, May […]

Knit and Natter is a weekly drop-in program for knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Vancouver Mall Library, […]

54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, will host a weekly "Geeks Who Drink" trivia night from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Questions cover everything from Hungary to "The Hunger […]

Coastal Conservation Association meets on the second Wednesday of every month, except July and August, at 6 p.m. at Big Al's, 16615 S.E. 18th St. in East Vancouver. Coastal Conservation Association's purpose is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The organization's objective is to conserve, promote and enhance the present […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host "Lifestyle and Functional Medicine to Optimize Fertility" from 6 to 7 p.m. May 10 with naturopath Kellie Moore from Ripple Wellness. Attendees will learn about nutrients for fertility and pregnancy, why stress impacts fertility, the importance of a healthy microbiome and the role of […]

The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host bocce ball nights at the Vancouver Elks Lodge NO 823 at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., every Wednesday in May weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. Courts located behind the main building. For more information, contact Paul at 360-521-5584.

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online Wednesday evening workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The eight-part series from April 12 to May 31 will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low-waste living. Registration is required […]

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The eight-part series will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention, and low waste living. The fifth session will be held 7 to 8 p.m. […]

Dermot Kennedy brings the Sounder Tour to the Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland, at 7:30 p.m. May 10. Blending rustic folk with soulful grit and modern pop ambition, this Irish artist rose to popularity in the late 2010s with "Power Over Me" and "Outnumbered." His 2019 debut, "Without Fear," was a global success […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. 4th Ave., Camas, will host its annual spring Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 11, 12 and 13 and from noon to 4 p.m. May 14. Hundreds of books are available with topics ranging from cookbooks and fiction […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0658 meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 S.W. 7th Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Donna at 562-355-0950.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

The Society of Washington Artists hosts its Spring Art Show, the largest art show in southwest Washington, from May 9 to May 13 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. May 9, noon to 7 p.m. May 10, 11 and 12 and 10 a.m. to […]

General Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at Prince of Peace Church, 14208 N.E. 249th St. in Battle Ground starting at 2 p.m. May 11. General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Attendance is free. Learn more about the […]

Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. May 11. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Prairie High School will offer a plant and greenhouse sale from 3 to 6 p.m. May 11, 12, 15 and 16 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13 in its greenhouse, located in the southwest corner of the campus at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Signs will be out to help direct traffic. […]

May is Small Business Month in Vancouver. The designation coincides with National Small Business Month and National Small Business Week (April 30-May 6). In honor of Small Business Month, the city of Vancouver is partnering with the Vancouver Community Library to co-host Connect and Navigate from 3 to 6 p.m. May 11 at the Vancouver […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Dementia Care Planning - Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home" starting at 4 p.m. May 11. This event will be presented virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive […]

All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in a virtual public meeting for the Community Advisory Group held from 4 to 6 p.m. May 11. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. Attend […]

Clark County Quilters will host its May meeting on May 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver, followed by two in-person quilting workshops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 12 and May 13, also at Trinity Lutheran. The May 12 workshop is "Which Way Did They Go? Flying Geese" and […]

The Second Mile Marketplace, located at 11819 N.E. Highway 99, Suite C, will host an "All About Berries" demonstration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 23. The event will prepare attendees for the upcoming berry season through discussions on how to freeze, preserve and safely dry locally harvested berries. Cost is $15 per person, attendees […]

The Sons and Daughters of Italy will meet at the Family of Christ Lutheran Church, located at 3500 NW 129th St., starting at 6:30 p.m. May 11. For more information contact Rosann at 360-601-8410.

UnderBar is hosting an evening of adults-only "Sassy Bingo" from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver. (UnderBar is located […]

The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Night features Joanne Renee Boswell at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., at 7 p.m. May 11. There's a $5 suggested donation to attend. Donations can be made in person or through Christopher Luna’s PayPal account (christopherjluna@gmail.com). Include a memo stating that the money is for […]

The Battle Ground High School drama club presents “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure,” a retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tales based on a book by Rachel Rockwell, with shows at 7 p.m. May 11-13 and 18-20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Shows are inside "The Lair" auditorium. […]

"Myra's Story" will show May 5 to 28 at 21ten Theatre, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave., Portland. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play, which is recommended for ages 15 and up, follows Myra's struggle with alcoholism and the generational and political traumas that fuel it. With Irish […]

The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, presents Comedy on Tap on the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. featuring local and regional stand-up comics hosted by Tristian […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Bare: A Pop Opera," May 11-28 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The play follows students at a Catholic boarding school, dealing with heavy topics […]

Portland Center Stage presents Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney’s "Choir Boy," running April 21-May 14 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage at The Armory, 128 N.W. Eleventh Ave., Portland. From the writer of "Moonlight" comes this story about Pharus, a young, gay student leading the gospel choir at his elite, all-boys prep school. Identity and […]

Clark County Quilters will host its May meeting on May 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver, followed by two in-person quilting workshops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 12 and May 13, also at Trinity Lutheran. The May 12 workshop is "Which Way Did They Go? Flying Geese" and […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. 4th Ave., Camas, will host its annual spring Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 11, 12 and 13 and from noon to 4 p.m. May 14. Hundreds of books are available with topics ranging from cookbooks and fiction […]

The Society of Washington Artists hosts its Spring Art Show, the largest art show in southwest Washington, from May 9 to May 13 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. May 9, noon to 7 p.m. May 10, 11 and 12 and 10 a.m. to […]

Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Round Table Clubhouse, 5016 NE Thurston Way, from noon to 3 p.m. May 12. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Prairie High School will offer a plant and greenhouse sale from 3 to 6 p.m. May 11, 12, 15 and 16 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13 in its greenhouse, located in the southwest corner of the campus at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Signs will be out to help direct traffic. […]

Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine is hosting a BIPOC Night Market every weekend from April 21-23 to Aug. 25-27 in its parking lot at 8513 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 to 8 p.m. Sundays.    

Clark County Historical Museum will hold a public reception for its newest exhibit, “Homegrown Historians: Reports from Clark County’s Past, Present, and Future,” at 5 p.m. May 12. Objects representing history will accompany narratives of event that have impacted the Clark County community over the decades. Key items include an original VHS letters sweater, a […]

The Vancouver chapter of Point Man International Ministries meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday in the Education Module at Church on the Rock, 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Pointman International was started by a Seattle police officer and veteran and the faith-based, non-denominational support group is open to all veterans and first […]

Liberty Middle School presents "Annie, Jr." at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 12 and 13 and 3 p.m. May 13. Purchase tickets ($5 to $10) at www.bit.ly/liberty-ms-tickets. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s […]

Ridgefield High School, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, presents six performances of the musical comedy “The Addams Family.” Shows are 7 p.m. May 5, 6, 12 and 13, with 2 p.m. matinees on May 6 and 13. Tickets can be bought at https://wa-ridgefield-lite.intouchreceipting.com/rhstheatre or at the door. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students, […]

The Battle Ground High School drama club presents “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure,” a retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tales based on a book by Rachel Rockwell, with shows at 7 p.m. May 11-13 and 18-20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Shows are inside "The Lair" auditorium. […]

Washougal High School drama presents “Mean Girls, the Musical,” written by Tina Fey and adapted from her 2004 movie, at 7 p.m. May 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at […]

David Arkenstone will perform at the Winningstad Theatre, inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, at 7:30 p.m. May 12. Tickets are $38 and $50, available at portland5.com/winningstad-theatre/events/evening-david-arkenstone-friends. This candlelit concert is a genre-blend of neo-classical piano, new age, Celtic, progressive rock, orchestral, world music and music inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional realm, […]

Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "Enchanted April," running April 28 through May 14. Tickets are $23, available at lovestreetplayhouse.com. Performances are 7:30 p.m. April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. Matinee performances are April 30, May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. Feeling lost in the shadows […]

Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. 8th Ave., Portland, presents "Where's Bruno?" showing at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays May 12 to 27 with one Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. May 14. To sum up: The Carmalites' lead guitarist finds his world permanently rocked by a band mate's fatal (and freaky) car accident. Must the show go […]

The Portland Ballet's next performance in the Current/Classic series is at 7:30 p.m. May 12 and 13 at Portland State University’s Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. The evening features the premiere of Tom Gold’s "Carnival of the Animals," excerpts from the classic "Paquita" and a new contemporary work, "Innominate," by Nick Le-Jurica. […]

"Myra's Story" will show May 5 to 28 at 21ten Theatre, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave., Portland. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Bare: A Pop Opera," May 11-28 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The play follows students at a Catholic boarding school, dealing with heavy topics and teenaged kids looking for healing and answers as they grapple with sexuality, identity and the future. Peter, an altar boy, and Jason, a popular […]

Clark County Quilters will host its May meeting on May 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver, followed by two in-person quilting workshops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 12 and May 13, also at Trinity Lutheran. The May 12 workshop is "Which Way Did They Go? Flying Geese" and […]

Kindred Homestead Supply hosts The Downtown Alley Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month from April through September. The market features over 30 local artisan vendors, live music hosted by Ronald Records, bubble-blowing and chalk drawing. The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to Kindred […]

Prairie High School will offer a plant and greenhouse sale from 3 to 6 p.m. May 11, 12, 15 and 16 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13 in its greenhouse, located in the southwest corner of the campus at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Signs will be out to help direct traffic. […]

Vancouver’s Downtown Association, City of Vancouver, Parks Foundation of Clark County, and Uptown Village, are partnering to plant summer flowers at Propstra Square and spruce up around the downtown core through Uptown Village from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 13. RSVPs are required. Sign up at cityofvancouver.us/cmo/page/volunteer-spruce-couve-planting-and-cleanup. Projects and Times: 9 a.m.: Downtown and flower […]

The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will hold our annual Mother's Day Weekend Mum sale, in conjunction with the Master Gardener Foundation, located at The 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St. Vancouver, WA. Mums will be available outside of Greenhouse #5 all days of the sale. Plants are $3.00 each with 13 flower forms to […]

The Camas Plant and Garden Fair is a street fair offering a huge variety of plants and garden-related items in along Fourth Avenue in downtown Camas from 9 a.m. t0 4 p.m. May 13. Admission to the fair is free. Find plants, trees, bedding plants, vegetable starts, herbs, hanging baskets and planters, plus hand-made offerings […]

Join staff from Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center to pull English ivy in Marine Park, 4501 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 13. Volunteers will cut ivy from tree trunks, pull ivy from the soil and spread bark mulch, rain or shine. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. Ivy pulling […]

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround […]

Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

Portland Japanese Garden's first art exhibition of 2023, "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There," features the work of Japan Institute’s Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Hailed as a “glass virtuoso” by The New […]

The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.

The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 South Pekin Road Woodland, will host Lilac Days from April 22 through May 14. The historic gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under free. The theme for 2023 is "Hats from the Past" and many […]

The Washougal Studio Artists Tour is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13 and 14. The free, self-guided tour takes  participants to nine studio locations and features the work of 25 artists. See paintings and sculpture, mixed media, handmade jewelry, acrylic, watercolor, oil, fused glass and fiber arts. New to the tour this year is […]

The Society of Washington Artists hosts its Spring Art Show, the largest art show in southwest Washington, from May 9 to May 13 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. May 9, noon to 7 p.m. May 10, 11 and 12 and 10 a.m. to […]

First Evangelical Church will host a Mother's Day Spring Artisans' Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13 at 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver. Attendees will find quilts, cards, jewelry, aprons, home decor, sewn goods, macrame, candles, Fudge, wooden roses, stuffed animals, wine caddies, scarves, tumblers, t-shirts, jackets, backpacks, purses, crochet goods, teas, […]

Unique Markets, a modern pop-up shopping experience featuring local, independent designers and artisans, is coming to Veterans Memorial Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13 and 14. This event features a curated and diverse lineup of 150 small businesses with everything from jewelry, housewares and art to fashion and leather goods. Shoppers will […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. 4th Ave., Camas, will host its annual spring Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 11, 12 and 13 and from noon to 4 p.m. May 14. Hundreds of books are available with topics ranging from cookbooks and fiction […]

Volunteers with the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, will host a Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon May 13. Refreshments will be served.

Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan Street, Washougal, is open every Saturday through October from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission costs are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and […]

Northwest Children's Theater presents Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" at the new Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts, 100o S.W. Broadway, Suite T-100, Portland. Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with one toy? What […]

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive for Clark County will be held May 13. Volunteers are needed with pickups, SUVs, trailers or any vehicle to put food donation in.  Volunteers are needed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers can participate for or as long or as little as they want.  Volunteers will need to […]

North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th Street, Amboy, will be open from noon to 4 p.m. May 13 and 27, featuring an exhibit about Mount St. Helens after the eruption.

TreeSong Nature Awareness Center will offer "Introduction to Wildlife Tracking" from 1 to 5 p.m. May 13 and again from 1 to 5 p.m. June 24 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This is a half-day class to introduce the art and science of visual tracking in the wild. Class will meet in the Gifford […]

Bird Songs of Opera is an outdoor recital that reimagines iconic opera arias as the songs of Northwest birds. Stroll the trails of Leach Botanical Garden, keeping your ears open for strains of Puccini, Mozart and Bizet and your eyes peeled for flashes of glamorous plumage. Afternoon garden performances are followed by indoor ADA accessible […]

Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. May 13. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The North Clark Historical Museum will host an Open Door Stitchery Circle from 1 to 4 p.m. May 13 at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. Stitchers are invited to bring […]

Clark County Public Health offers "Conscious Consumption," a free educational series at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave. in East Vancouver, highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles. The series features workshops and events about sustainability topics, including food waste reduction, worm bin composting, sustainable fashion and crafting with recycled materials. Here is the schedule: […]

Ridgefield High School, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, presents six performances of the musical comedy “The Addams Family.” Shows are 7 p.m. May 5, 6, 12 and 13, with 2 p.m. matinees on May 6 and 13. Tickets can be bought at https://wa-ridgefield-lite.intouchreceipting.com/rhstheatre or at the door. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students, […]

Washougal High School drama presents “Mean Girls, the Musical,” written by Tina Fey and adapted from her 2004 movie, at 7 p.m. May 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. May 13 and 20. Tickets are $10 at the door. Performances are in the Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 […]

The National Federation of the Blind of Clark County is presenting a fundraising concert at 2:30 p.m. May 13 at the Fries Auditorium on the campus of the Washington State School for the Blind, 2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver. The concert features Three Together, a trio with award-winning guitarist Doug Smith with Judy Smith and […]

Liberty Middle School presents "Annie, Jr." at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 12 and 13 and 3 p.m. May 13. Purchase tickets ($5 to $10) at www.bit.ly/liberty-ms-tickets. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s […]

Oregon Repertory Singers present "Come to the Woods," the group's season finale concert featuring the work of American composer Jake Runestad, who creates socially conscious works exploring emotions and experiences. At 4 p.m. May 13 and 14, Runestad will join Oregon Repertory Singers and Youth Choir to conduct his works in person at First United […]

Jake Runestad will join Oregon Repertory Singers to conduct many of his most powerful works, including "Come to the Woods," a choral work that explores the peace of the natural world. Performances are at 4 p.m. May 13 and 14 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson St., Portland. A video-on-demand version of this […]

Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine is hosting a BIPOC Night Market every weekend from April 21-23 to Aug. 25-27 in its parking lot at 8513 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 to 8 p.m. Sundays.    

Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and […]

WheelHouse Taproom, 1503 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, is hosting the Couve Beer Choir from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 13. The Beer Choir meets every second Saturday for beer-themed community […]

Liberty Middle School presents "Annie, Jr." at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 12 and 13 and 3 p.m. May 13. Purchase tickets ($5 to $10) at www.bit.ly/liberty-ms-tickets. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s […]

The Vancouver Volcanoes are partnering with Waste Connections for the 2023 basketball season! Together, they will host six fundraising games that will benefit the following community partners: Share Vancouver (March 31st), East Vancouver Business Association Scholarship Fund (April 21st), Chelsea’s Closet (April 29th), Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (May 5th), Hoops For Hope (May 13th), […]

Ridgefield High School, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, presents six performances of the musical comedy “The Addams Family.” Shows are 7 p.m. May 5, 6, 12 and 13, with 2 p.m. matinees on May 6 and 13. Tickets can be bought at https://wa-ridgefield-lite.intouchreceipting.com/rhstheatre or at the door. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students, […]

The Battle Ground High School drama club presents “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure,” a retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tales based on a book by Rachel Rockwell, with shows at 7 p.m. May 11-13 and 18-20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Shows are inside "The Lair" auditorium. […]

Washougal High School drama presents “Mean Girls, the Musical,” written by Tina Fey and adapted from her 2004 movie, at 7 p.m. May 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. May 13 and 20. Tickets are $10 at the door. Performances are in the Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 […]

Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "Enchanted April," running April 28 through May 14. Tickets are $23, available at lovestreetplayhouse.com. Performances are 7:30 p.m. April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. Matinee performances are April 30, May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. Feeling lost in the shadows […]

Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. 8th Ave., Portland, presents "Where's Bruno?" showing at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays May 12 to 27 with one Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. May 14. To sum up: The Carmalites' lead guitarist finds his world permanently rocked by a band mate's fatal (and freaky) car accident. Must the show go […]

The Portland Ballet's next performance in the Current/Classic series is at 7:30 p.m. May 12 and 13 at Portland State University’s Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. The evening features the premiere of Tom Gold’s "Carnival of the Animals," excerpts from the classic "Paquita" and a new contemporary work, "Innominate," by Nick Le-Jurica. […]

"Myra's Story" will show May 5 to 28 at 21ten Theatre, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave., Portland. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play, which is recommended for ages 15 and up, follows Myra's struggle with alcoholism and the generational and political traumas that fuel it. With Irish […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Bare: A Pop Opera," May 11-28 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The play follows students at a Catholic boarding school, dealing with heavy topics and teenaged kids looking for healing and answers as they grapple with sexuality, identity and the future. Peter, an altar boy, and Jason, a popular […]