• Ne Plus Ultra Jass at Providence Academy

    Come to dance or just to listen at the historic Academy Ballroom! Since 2016, The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra has been delighting audiences with the music of the roaring […]

  • Summer Concert Series: Exit 52

    O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    End-of-Summer Celebration! Close out the season with the electrifying sounds of Exit 52! This high-energy dance band will keep you moving with a crowd-pleasing mix of rock, funk, pop, blues, […]

  • Have You No Sense of Decency? Shame in American Politics

    Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United States

    From the use of pillories and stocks in colonial America to the rise of “cancel culture,” use of shame as a weapon has a long history in the United States. And […]

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  • Culture and Heritage Series: Drum Day

    O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Drum Day is a vibrant and rhythmic celebration showcasing traditional drumming practices representing various cultural traditions. The air will be filled with the sounds of traditional drums during this lively […]

  • SOLD OUT! Officers Row Tree Tour

    O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Join City of Vancouver Urban Forestry staff for a walking tour to learn more about the many species of trees along Officers Row. Historic Trust Director of Historic Preservation Holly […]

  • SOLD OUT! Secret Spaces Post Hospital Tour

    Have you seen the large brick building situated right next to the freeway as you were driving through downtown Vancouver on I-5, and wondered what’s inside? The Historic Trust is pleased to offer you the opportunity to see for yourself! The Secret Spaces Post Hospital Tour will give participants a chance to step back in time […]

  • Woody Guthrie: A Musical History Performance by Joel Underwood

    Providence Academy Chapel 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Musician, historian, and storyteller Joel Underwood returns to Vancouver for a very special two-act performance (with intermission) about the life and music of folksinger and activist Woodie Guthrie. Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30 days while riding along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam Project in 1941. With his unique, authentic voice, […]

  • Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade

    37th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day ParadeTuesday, November 11, 2025 • 11:00 a.m.Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Washington Join us in honoring our nation’s heroes at the 37th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade—a cherished community tradition held rain or shine at the historic Fort Vancouver National Site. This event pays tribute to veterans […]

  • When Your Grandpa Is a Bot: AI, Death, and Digital Doppelgangers

    Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United States

    After his father passed away, Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad brought him back—digitally. To give his young children the experience of knowing their grandfather, he created an artificial intelligence (AI) simulation he called “Grandpa Bot” that could act like his father. As his kids grow up interacting with Grandpa Bot, Ahmad has had to confront firsthand the […]

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