Dancing and drums
Clark College welcomes the community to its annual powwow, “Educating for the Seventh Generation,” from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday. The free celebration of Indigenous cultures is in the Gaiser Student Center on the main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, in Vancouver. It features music, dance, food and vendors. Doors open at 5 p.m.; grand entry begins at 6 p.m. All dancers are welcome; drummers are by invitation. “Educating for the Seventh Generation” references our responsibility to teach future generations to maintain resources, traditions and customs. Get directions and maps at www.clark.edu/maps or make a donation at give.clarkcollegefoundation.org. Learn more at clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/powwow.
Follow your art
The Clark County Open Studios Tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The free, self-guided tour features 53 Clark County artists who open their studios to the public. Find a list of artists and a map of the studios at artstra.org/open-studios. Printed guides are available at Art at the Cave gallery and Aurora Gallery in downtown Vancouver and in Camas at The Red Door Galley and Gallery 408. Meet the artists and see all their work in one place at the preview exhibit from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.
Shabby but chic
The Northwest’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Mega Sale will boast 600 indoor booths from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Admission is $8 or come at 7 a.m. and pay $20 to snag early bird sales. Kids younger than 12 are free. Find furniture, tools, toys, electronics, clothing, collectibles, jewelry, books, handmade items, household goods, sporting goods, hunting, fishing and holiday decor. Get more details at www.nwgsales.com.
Mad for plaid
The Southwest Washington state branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society will host a Scottish Dance Party from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or previous experience is needed. Guests will receive instructions. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. Refreshments will be served after dancing. Admission is $5. Learn more at rscds-swws.org.
