Northwest Personal Training will host a Free Outdoor Boot Camp every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 11 through Aug. 27. Program will include high-intensity workouts focused on weight loss, body tone, and sculpting. Meetings take place outdoors, utilizing local parks in the downtown Vancouver area. Sign up in-person at the front desk of Northwest […]

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.

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.

The Silver Lake Grange, 3104 Spirit Lake Highway, Castle Rock, Wash., is hosting Arts of the Mountain Art and Music Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25, featuring original artwork and music by 30 artists and acoustic musicians. See art and artisan products across many mediums, […]

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

Tacos in the Park, hosted by The Arc of Southwest Washington, is coming to Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver, from June 23-25. Tickets ($25 to $100) are available through EventBrite at eventbrite.com/e/tacos-in-the-park-2023-tickets-582249312367. The festival features  live music, beer, cocktails and tequila. The 2023 music line-up includes Rowena, True Vibez, Coloso, and the Trippy […]

Outlet PDX zine print shop and library and Honeyed Words, a queer bookstore located inside Sonny's House of Tattoos and Treasures, will host Summer Story Fest from noon to 5 on June 24 and 25 at the New New Crusher Court, 2450 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. The event features 25 zinesters, authors and other storytellers […]

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

The Southwest Washington Watercolor Society will host a series of "Paint Outs" on the front porch of the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson Street, Vancouver. Dates and times for these free outdoor painting events are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 21 as well as 2 to 4 p.m.  June 25, July 9, July 30 and […]

Renowned Scandinavian folk fiddler Peter Michaelsen will perform at 3:30 p.m. June 25 in Grieg Lodge at Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland. Michaelsen will discuss the Norwegian instrument called the Hardanger fiddle and play some tunes. Tickets are $10 or $5 for Sons of Norway members), available at the door. Doors open at […]

Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival presents "Poetry in Music" from 4 to 6 p.m. June 25 at Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. German, English and Persian poetry are the inspirations for songs by Johannes Brahms and the premiere of a piece by composer Kian Ravaei. The program is capped by Brahms’s second […]

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host this online class on the diversity of local wetland birds from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 25. Longtime birder and teacher Laura Whittemore will lead this class where attendees will get to know the incredible diversity of birds that inhabit our many wet places. From the large […]

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, […]

Loowit Brewing, 507 Columbia St, Vancouver, is hosting “We’re Here,” a Pride-themed quiz night from 7 to 9 p.m. June 25. Answer questions about Pride history and notable LGBTGIA+ icons. Everyone is welcome. Beer and food will be available to purchase.

Portland Center Stage presents William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" June 9 through July 2 on the mainstage. When four young lovers escape their oppressive society and seek refuge in the fairies’ woods on a midsummer night, mayhem ensues. Tickets ($25 to $93) are on sale at pcs.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream, including sliding scale tickets for BIPOC affinity […]

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.

Bring your kids and grandkids and their bikes to the Slide Ride at Portland's Creston Park, 4454 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland. Meet at the playground 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays June 19 to July 3 near the Francis Street entrance to group up. Look for clowns Olive and Dingo riding tall bicycles. Grown-ups should come […]

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 […]

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

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Mallard Landing Assisted Living, 813 S.E. Clark Ave. in Battle Ground, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Clark County Civil Service Commission will meet for a special meeting beginning at 10 a.m. June 27th to certify backgrounds, approve eligibility lists, and consider a proposal from the Sheriff's Office. The agenda is set ahead of time. This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams only.

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 June 27, followed by attending happy hour at a local restaurant. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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, […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Tuesday afternoons at the Fairway Village Clubhouse, 15509 S.E. Fernwood Drive, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington presents the Food and Film Documentary Series with in-person, free film screenings at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Now in its 12th year, the film series will continue to bring environmental topics to the community. Films will be shown on the fourth Tuesday of the month […]

The Watershed Alliance is offering a free screening of "The 12th Hour," a documentary about the urgency of our need to address climate change and the ways in which we might adapt to the changes we've already caused, from 5 to 7 p.m. June 27 in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 […]

The Council for the Homeless will host a community education event on the State of Homelessness in Clark County 2022, held virtually from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 27, Attendees will learn about the 2022 data from the Homeless Crisis Response System. The event will discuss the numbers of people experiencing homelessness, services they needed […]

The City of Vancouver will host a Recycle 201 class at Cascade Park Library starting at 6 p.m. June 27. This course will go beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Attendees will discover a wide variety of recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more. Additionally, attendees will learn […]

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a free guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm at Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Tour dates are 10 a.m. June 10, 13, July 8, Aug. 1, 11 and 19; and 6 p.m. June […]

Clark County Jail Services and Human Resources staff will hold an information open house for individuals interested in a career as a corrections officer in the sixth-floor hearing room in […]

HOPE Dementia Support will host a community education webinar: "Fall Prevention in Dementia Care at Home" starting at 6:30 p.m. June 27. Jamie Caulley, DPT, Physical Therapist, Providence Rehabilitation and Senior Health Program, will provide recommendations for making the home fall proof for your loved ones with dementia. She will also speak about exercise that […]

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 five rounds of five questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players or come […]

The Water Resources Education Center will offer a free Twilight Tuesday Nature Walk from 8 to 9:30 p.m. June 27, meeting at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Join a Water Center educator to explore the twilight in and around the Columbia River and its wetlands. Look for signs of animals, […]

The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a beach clean-up at Wintler Park, 6400 Beach Dr., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 28. Attendees are asked to please dress for the weather and bring their own snacks and water. Gloves and tools will be provided. Parking is very limited at Wintler Park. Attendees are […]

"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 […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday mornings at The Hampton and Ashley Inn, 1617 S.E. Talton Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon.

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.

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 quiet prayer session with soft music in the back ground. Call 360-693-3531 with questions.  

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held virtually Wednesday afternoons via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m.

Northwest Personal Training will host a Senior Fit Series "Golden Warriors: Empowering Endurance for Seniors" every Wednesday June 21 through Aug. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Classes will span a series of 8 meetings over the summer, with a break on July 12. Certified personal trainer Bob Hoffman will lead the series. Cost is […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday afternoons at The Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

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, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive #285. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Turner at 360-896-7135.

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 […]

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 June weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. Courts located behind the main building. For more information, contact Paul at 360-521-5584.

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Senior Year and Beyond: Legal Preparation for a Successful Transition to Adulthood" starting at 6:30 p.m. June 28. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates […]

Core Life, 1218 N.E. 88th Street, Vancouver, is offering a free, three-part healthy living workshop series at 6:30 p.m. June 28, July 5 and 12. Registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/healthy-living-made-simple-workshop-series-tickets-660044971277.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

Portland Center Stage presents William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" June 9 through July 2 on the mainstage. When four young lovers escape their oppressive society and seek refuge in the fairies’ woods on a midsummer night, mayhem ensues. Tickets ($25 to $93) are on sale at pcs.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream, including sliding scale tickets for BIPOC affinity […]

For Art's Sake, the Northwest Oil Painters Guild members' art show, runs June 1 to June 30 at Three Creeks Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Road in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. The show features 40 original oil and acrylic paintings produced by members of the guild. Paintings are available to view during regular library […]

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.

Celebrating its 14th year, the Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be at the entrance to Legacy Hospital, 2211 N.E. 139th St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 5 with 25 food and farm vendors. Parking is available in the covered garage on the Legacy Medical Center campus. Shop from local farms for […]

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.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Thursday afternoons at The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community, 2305 N.E. 129th St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Mullen-Polk Foundation invites the community to attend a groundbreaking ceremony at the organization’s newest facility, 2805 N.E. 19th St., starting at 3:30 p.m. June 29. The event is open to the public from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with the groundbreaking ceremony to take place at 4 p.m. The new facility will house the organization’s […]

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

James Garner will perform his tribute to Johnny Cash at 7:30 p.m. June 29 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $29 to $49, available at portland5.com/newmark-theatre/events/james-garners-tribute-johnny-cash. For the past 16 years, Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Cash's biggest hits. This tribute to the ‘Man in Black’ has been featured […]

Portland Center Stage presents William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" June 9 through July 2 on the mainstage. When four young lovers escape their oppressive society and seek refuge in the fairies’ woods on a midsummer night, mayhem ensues. Tickets ($25 to $93) are on sale at pcs.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream, including sliding scale tickets for BIPOC affinity […]

The Ridgefield School District has surplus equipment, bookshelves, desks and student desks, file cabinets, shelving, books, desktop and laptop computers, and other miscellaneous classroom and tech supplies for sale. The sale is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 30 in the gym at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. All items […]

Enjoy a two-night wellness retreat June 30-July 2 at Skamania Lodge’s Restorative Wellness Weekend featuring private yoga sessions, meditation, nature walks and sound bath therapy hosted by author, meditation instructor and reiki practitioner Crystal Borup. This retreat includes a spa treatment, meals and a Pendleton yoga mat. The cost is $995 per person plus taxes […]

The Second Story Gallery, located upstairs at the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, presents "Common Threads," an exhibit on display through the end of June. Common Threads is a group art show that explores the rich history of Camas and the broader Southwest Washington region. Featuring the work of local artists, the […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga allows elderly or attendees with mobility issues to exercise in a low-impact manor. Performing poses with better alignment, more support, and less tension. Classes will span a series of 6 […]

Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Round Table Clubhouse, 5016 NE Thurston Way, from noon to 3 p.m. June 30. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Alderbrook Park, 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie, will host Friday Night Cruise-Ins every Friday evening this summer from 4 to 8 p.m. The last cruise-in of the summer is Sept. 15. The family-friendly event features food trucks, an espresso cart, a beer garden and vendors. Admission for spectators is $8 per person or $5 […]

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.    

The Oregon Zoo will host Zoo Nights from over 10 Fridays from June to August, featuring evenings with music, food carts, kids' activities and the chance to see animals active during twilight hours. Hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday starting June 16 and ending Aug. 18. The cost is $24.

The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 5:45 to 7 p.m. June 30. This meeting will offer opportunities for local business owners to network with club members and other community leaders. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com or contact Sue Coates at 360-798-5196.

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 […]

Agyei Marshall hosts a casual jam night at Kennedy Violins, 17720 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 160, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. This is a free event and is open to the public as well as Kennedy Violins students.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

Portland Center Stage presents William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" June 9 through July 2 on the mainstage. When four young lovers escape their oppressive society and seek refuge in the fairies’ woods on a midsummer night, mayhem ensues. Tickets ($25 to $93) are on sale at pcs.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream, including sliding scale tickets for BIPOC affinity […]

The Clark County Historical Museum is hosting "Wander Clark County" summer walking tours from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from June 17 through Aug. 26. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours. The cost is $8 per person. The schedule is: June 17: Old City Cemetery June 24: Downtown Vancouver July 1: […]

Yacolt will host Rendezvous Days on June 30, July 1, July 2 and July 4 in locations around town. Enter an all-ages kickball tournament at 6 p.m. June 30. Join the Bigfoot Fun Run at 9 a.m. July 1 (register at runsignup.com/Race/WA/Yacolt/BigfootFunRun) or enter the chalk art contest at 11 a.m. Enjoy an outdoor vendor […]

Kick off a celebratory, patriotic weekend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 1 with the Ridgefield Farmers Market, artisan vendors, and a street sale in downtown Ridgefield. The event will be held at Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield, and along Main Street and Pioneer Street. Learn more at ridgefieldwa.us/349/July-First-Saturday.  

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.

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.

Beacock Music will host a series of Kids Beginning Guitar Workshop July 1, 8, 15, and 22. Classes are open to students ages 7 10 11, classes take place from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Students must bring their own guitar, instruments will not be provided. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of playing guitar […]

Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting the first annual Evergreen Block Party and Big Art Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1. Even great artists find their studios overflowing with art that needs a home. Meet well-known local artists and find amazing bargains on original fine art and […]

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 […]

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, is hosting Farm Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday and Sunday of June, July and August (June 3 and 4, July 1 and 2, Aug. 5 and 6). Farm Days are an "open farm" weekend featuring the historic grounds, farm animals, local […]

Beacock Music will host a weekly Beginning Ukulele Workshop from 11 to 11:45 a.m. July 1 through July 22. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of playing the ukulele including instrument parts and terminology, care, tuning, and how to practice. Learning basic strumming styles, 3-4 chords and how to put these elements together will […]

Summerfest Picnic in the Park is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 1 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Parade Grounds and Officers Row. The free family festival features live music from 5 Guys Named Moe, Full Zoo and Rock N Roll Cowboys, plus a kids' stage with Spencer Sprocket, The Alphabeticians, Angel Ocasio’s […]

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival is coming to Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 1-4 features some of the world's top blues performers on five stages as well as food, vendors and premium seating for Portland's fireworks display on July 4. Ticket prices vary. Get the complete schedule and […]

Beacock Music, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver, is offering beginning guitar workshops for ages 12 and up from noon to 1 p.m. July 1, 8, 15 or 22. Students will be introduced to guitar fundamentals, including instrument parts and terminology, care, tuning and how to practice. Different styles of playing will be demonstrated as well […]

The Camas Public Library will host a monthly All Ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Some games will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring their own to share. The full 2023 meeting dates are as follows: June 3 and 10, July 1, August 5 and 26, September 2 and […]

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

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.    

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, will offer shows at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, from June 23 to July 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 23, 28, 29 and 30; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 24, 25, July 1 and 2; and 5 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1. […]

The city of La Center is hosting Saturdays in the Park, featuring free, live concerts with local bands and tribute bands in Sternwheeler Park, 100 W. Fourth St., La Center, from June 24 to Aug. 5. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low-baked chairs for seating in the outdoor amphitheater. Opening acts start at 5:30 […]

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 family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]

Portland Center Stage presents William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" June 9 through July 2 on the mainstage. When four young lovers escape their oppressive society and seek refuge in the fairies’ woods on a midsummer night, mayhem ensues. Tickets ($25 to $93) are on sale at pcs.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream, including sliding scale tickets for BIPOC affinity […]

Chamber Music Northwest presents the Oregon Bach Festival, 8 to 10 p.m. July 1 at Reed College's Kaul Auditorium, 3017 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. Jos van Veldhoven leads the Oregon Bach Festival Period Orchestra and Chamber Chorus through a Baroque-era musical journey. Beginning with movements from Telemann’s celebratory nautical oratorio “Hamburg Admiralty Music,” the program […]