Camas Celebrates Jurassic First Friday, Ekklesia Theatre Presents Feline Farce, and Mason Bees Buzz Into Vancouver

A roundup of upcoming community events in the Vancouver, Washington area, including a dinosaur-themed festival, a cat-focused play, and a workshop on welcoming mason bees.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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This week's local event highlights include the 'Jurassic Camas First Friday' festival in downtown Camas, featuring dinosaur-themed activities, crafts, and photo ops; the Ekklesia Theatre's production of '12 Incompetent Jurors,' a comedic parody of '12 Angry Men' with a feline twist; and a free workshop on attracting and caring for mason bees, the ultimate spring pollinators, hosted by the WSU Extension in Vancouver.

Why it matters

These diverse community events showcase the vibrant arts, culture, and environmental stewardship efforts happening in the Vancouver area. The Jurassic Camas festival and the Ekklesia Theatre production provide family-friendly entertainment, while the mason bee workshop promotes sustainable gardening practices that can benefit local ecosystems.

The details

The 'Jurassic Camas First Friday' event on March 6th will transform downtown Camas into a prehistoric playground, with a 'Jurassic Camas Quest' activity, a 'Great Dino Egg Hunt Adventure,' dinosaur crafts and games, and photo opportunities. Ekklesia Theatre's '12 Incompetent Jurors' is a comedic take on the classic courtroom drama '12 Angry Men,' with the defendant accused of abducting six cats. The free mason bee workshop on March 7th will teach attendees how to create a welcoming habitat for these gentle, low-maintenance pollinators and ensure their survival.

  • The 'Jurassic Camas First Friday' event will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Ekklesia Theatre's '12 Incompetent Jurors' will be performed on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, as well as March 13 and 14, with matinee shows on March 8 and 15.
  • The free mason bee workshop will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

The players

Ekklesia Theatre

A local theatre company that is presenting the comedic production '12 Incompetent Jurors'.

Anne Bulger

A Master Gardener who will be leading the workshop on welcoming mason bees to local gardens.

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The takeaway

These upcoming events in the Vancouver area offer a diverse range of entertainment and educational opportunities for the community, from a dinosaur-themed festival to a cat-focused comedy play to a workshop on attracting beneficial mason bees. They showcase the vibrant arts, culture, and environmental stewardship efforts happening in the region.