Christian Youth Theater brings to life the stage adaptation of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” with familiar songs from the film. In the show, an eccentric candymaker sends the world scrambling through chocolate bars in search of five golden tickets to tour his factory. The winners and their guardians, including down-to-earth Charlie Bucket, enter a realm of sweets beyond imagination.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Fort Vancouver High School, 5400 E. 18th St., Vancouver.
Admission: $12, $9 for students and seniors. All tickets are $2 more at the door.
Telephone: 360-750-8550.
On the Web: cytvanport.org.
“Willy Wonka” is one of several entertainment options this weekend. Others include a comedic dinner and a chance to shop for locally made Christmas presents.
2. Honoring our veterans
Join the Community Celebration Honoring Veterans, an evening that pays tribute to veterans and the organizations serving the community, with a social gathering. The celebration starts with a dessert social, followed by a performance by local guitarist Wayne Hoffman, a presentation of the colors, introductions of honored guests and keynote speaker Jerry Kolke.
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Mount Valley Grange Hall, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy.
Admission: Dessert social $3, $1.50 for children 12 and younger.
Telephone: 360-263-4429.
3. Mixing food and comedy
Enjoy laughing while dinning as Magenta Improv Theater performs a comedic dinner show. The family-friendly show draws on ideas volunteered from the audience to create the scenes, while the audience enjoys a special dinner menu at the Rosemary Cafe. The show is inspired by the television series “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
