This weekend in Vancouver, WA

Enjoy a free day of live music at the Washington Park Summer Festival, featuring the Time Sound Big Band. The performance is a jazz big band spotlighting Portland’s Black music history and future. The festival is part of the Summer Free For All program at Portland Parks and Recreation.

The notable performer John-Robert takes the stage at Polaris Hall. If you select Print at Home or Mobile Delivery, your tickets will become viewable 14 days before the performance, so please keep this in mind when planning.

Mark the naming of the Molly Coston Community Garden with a ribbon cutting, a friendly plant swap, and time set aside for connection and care. Guests are welcome to bring plants, seeds, starts, or extra tools and supplies to trade, or simply take a look around the garden, meet neighbors, and lend a hand in tending this shared space. Girl Scout Troop 45703 is participating as a partner. Information about the Parks Passport program will be available.

Join Eben, the Dungeon Master, for a collaborative D&D adventure in the Mists of Mindtaker series. This is a three-hour session for all ages, featuring combat, roleplay, and puzzles. You’ll need to bring a 5th-level character and a ticket, and you can use starting equipment referenced for higher-level tables. The session is designed as a drop-in experience, so you can jump in between adventures, and the adventure tone may vary week to week. Food and drink are welcome at the table, and phones should be limited.

Introduced as the first speakeasy-inspired alternative market in Vancouver, this event brings a unique twist to the local market scene.

A free summertime day of dance at Vancouver Lake focuses on bachata and zouk in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Expect music, social dancing, sunshine and shade, time by the water, and opportunities to connect with the community. Pack your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and anything else you need for a comfortable lake day. There is a parking admission fee at Vancouver Lake, so carpooling is a helpful option. Open to dancers, friends, and community members. Organized by VMAC.

A community gathering on the Grant House lawn welcomes all ages for a relaxed day outdoors. The day features lawn games, face painting, and live entertainment. It is also Washington Museum Day. Providence Academy and Marshall House will be open for free guided tours. Guests may bring snacks or a picnic lunch, and sweet treats will be available on site from Ice Cream Cart Co. and SourPuss Lemonade. Parking is available in public lots along E. Evergreen Blvd. and Fort Vancouver Way, with additional parking at the Clark Public Utilities building at the corner of Mill Plain and Fort Vancouver Way.

Jason Masuoka and best selling author Karen Frazier lead an exploration of psychic symbolism with a focus on intuition. The session explains how guidance from spirit is often symbolic and shares practical ways to notice those signs and unlock their meanings so you can better connect with your own psychic sense. Through a mix of discussion and interactive exercises, participants learn to tap the subconscious, recognize important messages, and use the guidance they offer to address ongoing issues. The experience aims to build confidence in interpreting symbols and to deepen understanding of the inner world.

Now in its third year, Cruise the Shoug takes place at 54/40 Brewing. Attendees can cast votes for their favorites, and the event raises funds for the Camas Washougal Community Chest.

Created to bring the community together around men’s mental health awareness and suicide prevention, this inaugural Playmakers Putts Fore Purpose golf tournament takes place at Club Green Meadows and is rooted in a personal commitment to the cause. The competition is played in a four-player scramble format. Teams of four can enter for $600, and optional add-ons like mulligans, a 50/50 raffle, and a pink ball challenge are available for purchase at check-in. All net proceeds benefit NAMI Southwest Washington, National Alliance on Mental Illness, with the aim of making a difference locally and across the country. Sponsorship opportunities, including hole sponsorships and more, are available by contacting info@playmakerswa.com.

Tarot Nights brings a captivating lineup of intuitive experiences with a team of readers offering classic tarot and oracle sessions, palm readings, runes, and bone throwing. Booking in advance offers savings. Pricing options include 15 minutes for $18 with an appointment or $22 for walk in, 30 minutes for $35 with an appointment or $44 for walk in, or a trio session with three readers for 15 minutes each at $52 with an appointment or $66 for walk in. Walk ins are welcome.

Firefly Market brings the glow of community to Fourth Plain Community Commons. Inspired by how fireflies light the way and find one another, this Made With Pride marketplace centers visibility and opportunity for emerging artists, small makers, and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on creators from historically underrepresented communities. Booth spaces for vendors are free, and there is room for musicians, DJs, drag performers, and other entertainers, and stipends are available. Volunteers power the event, helping create a welcoming space where creativity and connection can shine.

LCD Soundsystem is performing at McMenamins Edgefield. The show starts at 5:00 PM.

Paint Nite is hosting an in-person painting night called “Poppy Mountain” where you’ll paint your own 16" x 20" canvas featuring bright poppies against a mountain backdrop. The ticket includes all the supplies and step-by-step guidance from the host artist, and you’ll be able to enjoy the evening at a local taphouse with drinks ordered separately from the venue.

Enjoy live music on the pet-friendly patio at Farrar’s Bistro, with local artists performing every Friday and Saturday evening during the season. Music starts at 7:00 PM, and seating is first come, first served. Come for the performances plus food, cocktails, and local wine.

Ali Wong is bringing her unfiltered stand-up comedy back for a performance in Portland. Expect sharp storytelling, bold honesty, and big laughs from one of the most celebrated voices in comedy today. Tickets start at $66.

Enjoy a free three-day festival of arts and music at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington. There will be outdoor stages, local art vendors, a festival art exhibition, and family-friendly activities. The lineup includes performances featuring world-renowned artists Pinchas Zukerman, Shelly Berg, and Julian Schwarz with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA under the direction of Maestro Salvador Brotons and Maestro Gerard Schwarz.

Stop by the Vancouver Farmers Market for a family friendly day out. It is a great chance to browse local goods and enjoy farm crafted cider and wine available at the market.

Join Eben, the Dungeon Master, for a three-hour Mists of Mindtaker adventure in a drop-in D&D series. This session is designed for all ages and will include combat, roleplay, and puzzles. Plan to arrive promptly and come ready to play with a 5th level character using the allowed character-building rules. Food and drink are welcome at the table, and phones should be limited. Player-versus-player actions are discouraged so everyone can have a smooth, collaborative experience.

At The Local Pub Vancouver, WA, Sapphic Singles welcomes queer women, sapphics, trans and non binary people into a dedicated safe space. Designed for those seeking both friendships and relationships, this gathering uses a relaxed format rather than speed dating. Attendees rotate through small groups of 3 to 6, taking part in conversations and light activities. Expect Q&A prompts, trivia, crafting, puzzles, and more to spark connections. The emphasis is on building community, forging new bonds, and meeting potential partners in a comfortable setting. Please note that the event will be photographed, and attendance indicates acknowledgment and acceptance that images may be taken and used for future promotional purposes.

Join the Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam at Artichoke Community Music. It is a live, in-person, open jam that runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and welcomes all levels of experience. Doors open at 12:30 PM, and acoustic instruments only are requested. All ages are welcome, with free parking available. There is a $5 cover at the door or online without fees.

Join a friendly, all-level watercolor class where you’ll work through a 4-week studio session from picking a reference to completing your own layered watercolor paintings. You’ll learn brushwork techniques, washes, textures, how to prep paper and transfer your line work, and how to build a more advanced painting over time. By the end of the session, most students complete 1 to 2 paintings depending on their pace. Supplies are not included, so you’ll need to bring your own materials to practice both in class and at home.

Level up your stand-up with an alternative stand-up workshop series that focuses on creating unique, fun, and cohesive sets. Each session includes instruction and coaching from Portland comics, with topics like clowning, storytelling, presentations, characters, and more. This listing is for the Sunday class on the series schedule, running from late afternoon into early evening at Curious Comedy.

LCD Soundsystem will perform at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. The show is scheduled for 5:00 PM local venue time.

Enjoy a free outdoor summer concert in the park with Slicker. Pack a picnic and bring the whole family for a relaxed, family friendly outing filled with music.

Soul'd Out Presents River Spell, a Colorado-based jam band known for heartfelt songwriting and long, immersive improvisations that blend styles like folk, rock, funk, psychedelic, and bluegrass. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. This event is 21+ and has open seating, plus an open dance floor that may affect sightlines.

Porcelain performs with Yudai and HISS in a live show. If you select Print at Home or Mobile Delivery, your tickets will only become viewable 14 days before the performance.