Magenta Theater presents Shelley Tate’s 90-minute play “Gumbo,” showing at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 6-15, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. From bayou kitchens to front porches, this play celebrates the heart, humor and resilience of Louisiana’s women. Tickets are $15. Buy tickets at magentatheater.com/gumbo.
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington member Pepper Kim will discuss Southwest Native American art. The group meets from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of most months in the St. Paul Room of Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Attendees should bring their own lunches for optional social time at 12:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. For more details, call Kim at 360-901-0176.
Willful Wine will host Holiday Tea at The Grant House on four different dates: Dec. 19, 20, 26 and 27. All seatings are 2-4 p.m. Enjoy tea, tea sandwiches, savory bites, English scones with jam and cream and sweet treats. The cost is $65 per person plus gratuity and tax. To make reservations, call 360-433-2206 or email [email protected].
“Friday Frolic” Scottish Country Dance Classes are 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. New dancers are welcome. No partner or special clothing is needed, though soft-soled shoes are recommended. The cost is $8 at the door and the first class is free. Learn more at facebook.com/RscdsSwws.
The nonprofit Taoist Tai Chi Society will host Introductory Taoist Tai Chi classes from 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 17-Jan. 2 (except Dec. 5) at Vancouver United First Methodist, Jason Lee Hall, 403 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Start at the first session or attend any session. Try a class or two before deciding to continue. For more details, email [email protected].
Learn Okinawan Kobudo in traditional classes held in a small dojo with personalized instruction. Classes are taught by Eric Sensei, a 9th dan Shihan in Okinawan Kenpo and Kobudo, and follow the way classes are taught in Okinawa. Instruction is adult-oriented, but children are welcome when accompanied by a parent. Remote classes are also available for those who are not local. Monthly rates are offered with no contracts, and the first month is free.