Cooped up
The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, is hosting CooperCon 2021, the 50th anniversary of D.B. Cooper’s skyjacking, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, when experts will discuss America’s only unsolved skyjacking. See $20 bills from the ransom money found and other Cooper items and get books signed by the authors. Admission for both days is $20. Buy tickets at coopercon2021.com.
Laugh at Lloyd
The Vancouver Symphony’s Chamber Music Series welcomes pianist Rodney Sauer to the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, for the showing of Harold Lloyd’s 1923 comedy “Safety Last” at 7 p.m. tonight. The concert begins with an overture, followed by the film accompanied by live music. Tickets are $25 or $10 for students with ID. Find out more at vancouversymphony.org or 360-735-7278.
The sound of music
Gypsyroadshow will host a live musicians’ open mic at Barberton Grange from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 17, plus a virtual open mic from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10. Musicians of all ages can share their musical talents. A sound system is provided but bring mics if possible. Those attending the live events must be vaccinated or wear masks. For details, contact Michael Hatfield at mjhatfield5@msn.com or 360-609-6628.
Word out
Clark County’s poet laureate Armin Tolentino will lead the free Seedlings Writing Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver. Students age 16 and older will generate new writing together. No experience is necessary. RSVP at www.armintolentino.com. This is an indoor event and all participants must wear masks.
