Nov. 3-4: See what Clark County’s notable artists are creating during the Open Studios Tour, a self-guided exploration of 50 local studios. Meet the artists, see one-of-a-kind works and buy pieces made available especially for this event. Download a map at ccopenstudios.org.
Nov. 3-4: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 — the stirring “Scottish Symphony” — and Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto with Dimitri Zhgenti. Concerts are 3 p.m. Nov. 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St. Tickets are $35, or $10 for students. 360-735-7278 or vancouversymphony.org
Through Nov. 17: Magenta Theater debuted the original “Once Upon a Palace Purple” in 2008. This updated revival, which tells the story of warring Red and Purple kingdoms, caps off Magenta’s 16th season. Performances are Nov. 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Tickets are $22 at the door or $20 in advance, available at 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com.
Nov. 7: Craig Johnson, award-winning author of the best-selling Walt Longmire mystery series, is the keynote speaker at Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation’s Authors & Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Tickets are $90, available at fvrlf.org/.
Nov. 10: In honor of World Toilet Day, the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will host “The Fabulous Flush” from 1 to 3 p.m. Find out what happens to your flushed water, learn what can’t be flushed in the “Toilet Toss,” write a “hai-poo” and test your endurance with the “Big Squat Challenge.” www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/second-saturday-water-center
Nov. 10: The annual Veterans Parade features vintage cars, patriotic groups, scout troops and veteran groups, flanked by residents eager to show their appreciation for the military men and women who have served our country. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street. www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/veterans-parade
Nov. 10-11: The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will offer Patriots Weekend Train Rides, featuring a diesel excursion through a solid rock tunnel to Yacolt Falls. Trains depart each day at noon and 2:30 p.m. from 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Tickets are $16, $15 for seniors, $11 for ages 5 to 12, $9 for ages 2 to 4, and free for babies. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.com
Nov. 11: Enjoy live music, activities, crafts and dancing during the free D?a de los Muertos party from noon to 5 p.m. at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C. St. — a celebration of Mexico’s colorful holiday, when it is said the spirits of lost loved ones return to visit their families. www.fvrl.org
Nov. 11: Dance for Kindness is a celebration of World Kindness Day in which dancers around the world perform the same moves to the same song on the same day. Watch Vancouver’s first “Kindness FlashMob” at 3 p.m. in Esther Short Park’s Propstra Square, 605 Esther St. www.danceforkindness.com
Nov. 16-25: Journey Theater Arts tells the story of royal lion cub Simba in “The Lion King Jr.,” a roaring stage adaptation of Disney’s beloved film. Performances are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St. Advance tickets ($12, $10 for kids and seniors) are on sale at 360-750-8550 or journeytheater.org.
Nov. 17: The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, honors Native American Heritage Month with the Native American Runway Show and Holiday Craft Marketplace. “A Celebration of Regalia, Culture and Song,” 1 to 3 p.m., showcases stunning clothing, dancing and drumming — but come early or stay late to browse the marketplace, noon to 4:30 p.m. www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/water-resources-education-center
Nov. 21: Local legend D.B. Cooper, who jumped from a hijacked plane with bags of money and was never found, is the subject of the next Re-Imagined Radio play, “A D.B. Cooper Tale,” 7 p.m. at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. D.B. Cooper costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $8 in advance or $12 at the door. www.kigginstheatre.com
Nov. 23: The Christmas season begins with the Community Tree Lighting in Esther Short Park at Sixth and Columbia streets in Vancouver. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with holiday music, an appearance by Santa and carriage rides around the park. At 6 p.m., join the crowd to oooh and aaah at the 11,000 lights that will suddenly illuminate the 2018 tree. rotarytreelighting.org
Nov. 23-25: Shop local at the Holiday Market, an indoor artisans fair featuring art, jewelry, knitwear, locally sourced products and made-in-Vancouver gifts. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. 360-737-8298 or www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com
