Dig in on Date Night as Giggin’ Guide passes you some love notes

Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly

By Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com

This guide is making some love. The List of Venues just Keeps Growing! It’s The Gorge Guide that serve’s up a loving spoonful, week in and week out with all the Gorge Has to Offer in Local Music, Art, Happenings.

Bargeway Date Night

"I’m going to need a map this Valentine’s Day … you know, since I’ll be lost in your eyes all night."

Reserve your table by calling (541) 370-2345.

Asian-inspired dishes

Wednesday, Feb. 12 — Feeling delicious? All Aboard the Crazy Delicious Asian train at the Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Road, The Dalles.

Spicy love!

Taste the delights of the far Eastern Gorge on Wednesdays as we bring fresh ingredients to take you far far away on a tasty trip. Asian-inspired dishes beginning at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13 — Join Al Hare at 6 p.m. as he burns through some tunes and Tacos & Tequila on Thursday.

That will warm your heart and make love with your taste buds.

Tacos, Tequila, Fajitas, Tequila, Burritos, Tequila! Choose from Fiery Habanero Shrimp, Barria, Tequila Lime Shrimp, & Chicken! Homemade Chips and Salsa made daily!

¡Salud!

FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC

Proprietor Steve Kane has also been booting up the firepits and a Spanish Coffee to heat up the hospitality.

Sunday, Feb. 16 - Join Al Hare at the Guitar Bar. He’s taking requests. You might have to fall into a Burning Ring Of Fire to find a Peaceful Easy Feeling, 6 p.m.

Hey there! While you’re here, why not check out Columbia Community Connection’s Local Calendar and daily news coverage?

Want to get your event onboard? Send the details to Entertainment Guru Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com and make it a Great Show!

‘Cause they can’t go if they don’t know.

News you can use

Funky Cranium

Funky Cranium and the New River City?

If you missed the Funky Cranium Funky Love Train show at the Hood River Elks last week, don’t despair, there’s a livestream for fans here:

https://www.facebook.com/FunkyCranium/videos/1072902627940682

Members of the all-female band share two things in common - music, and the fact that each has experienced in their lifetimes an incident of trauma to their head, or brain. Making do with bass, drums and various percussion fills, Funky Cranium puts hip-hop beats and lyrics to current and past hit songs. But that’s not all, the band says look for a show in The Dalles in May for a Mother’s Day Special at the new River City Saloon, opening soon to continue the long-time storied venue tradition started in Hood River decades ago. 

River City Saloon when it opens will be part of The Farm Stand complex at 301 E. Third Street. Construction on the new music venue is moving along as proprietor Joe Kirkwood is doing the work himself. There is still much to do but Joe said on Friday, Dec. 6, that he intended to get the neighborhood bar open asap.

Events in The Dalles

Granada Theater: Music and Movies

The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents family entertainment, movies, regional touring acts and more.

Friday, Feb. 14, Karaoke Latino and Live music with Los Renegados, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Latino


Icons of Rock Tribute Show

Saturday, Feb. 22, Icons of Rock Tribute Show, featuring tributes to Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Pat Benatar, Poison and AC/DC. The Icons Of Rock tribute show brings these FOUR iconic tributes to the Granada Theatre, playing only the greatest hits. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Show Ticket Options: $52/person seating in private box with dinner (vegetarian option available with prior notice) $29/person non-reserved seating in center section 4-person boxes with dinners available. Tickets available at:

https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/2-22-icons-of-rock/

  • Saturday, March 8, "Two For The Show" Bon Jovi & Journey Tributes, Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.

  • Friday, March 21, Led Zepagain, Led Zeppelin Tribute, 7:30 p.m.

  • Friday, March 28, Too Slim And The Taildraggers (Tickets On Sale)

  • Saturday, May 24, George Noory Live! (Tickets On Sale)

Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association

2024-25 Season Tickets Available

MCCCA brings you a season to remember, featuring another great selection of artistic talent from many genres - diversity with superb entertainment value that appeals to all ages. Concerts at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Buy Tickets.

Waipuna (Hawaiian Contemporary)

Waipuna is an exciting collaboration of three talented individuals from celebrated Hawaiian musical families. They bring a fresh and contemporary energy to Hawaiian classics and to the island sound, preserving tradition while moving it into the 21st century. Hawaiian heritage is thriving, and Waipuna reflects both the traditions passed forward from the previous generations and the transformations that keep culture alive for the generations to come.

  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Waipuna (Hawaiian Contemporary)

  • Thursday, April 10, 2025, Trevor Panczak (Canadian Country)

The Dalles Civic Auditorium

Professional Zaniac Family Show

FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE DALLES CIVIC AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, FEB. 22 AT 2 p.m. 

The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites you to bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun!

When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids?

With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music, and magic are just a few things that made Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent call Alex “The total package.” This week the two-time Guinness World Record holder performs his 60-minute show at The Dalles Civic on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. 

“Professional Zaniac”

The “Professional Zaniac,” whoʼs been cracking jokes onstage for almost 15 years, zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. During the show vegetables are sliced in half by flying playing cards, flaming torches and bowling balls are juggled with ease and every audience volunteer leaves the stage in triumph.

A self-described “human cartoon,” his show isnʼt only for the kids in the family. “I try to make my show like the movie Shrek, super entertaining for the kids but there’s a whole other level of comedy for teens and adults,” says Zerbe.

Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is a Hacky Sack World Champion, was voted The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic and is currently ranked Seattle’s 3rd Best Air Guitarist. Heʼs performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including “Americaʼs Got Talent!” and “Last Comic Standing.”

Grab seats for the whole family by visiting www.thedallescivic.com or by calling 541-298-8533 for ticket information.

Civic Kids Present a production of Aladdin Jr.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium.

Aladdin Jr.

“Aladdin Jr. is a one-act, eleven-scene theatre musical adapted from the 1992 Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Aladdin,” which is an adaptation of the folk tale “Aladdin.” 

Show times:

Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 2, 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m.

Tickets available at:

https://the-dalles-civic-auditorium.square.site/s/shop

The Dalles Art Center

Date Night at the Art Center

Friday, Feb 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Date night upstairs for the adults, childcare and art projects downstairs for the kids, a fun time for the whole family. Join us for a special Valentine's Day celebration at TDAC with our first monthly "Date Night at the Art Center.”

Tickets are limited:

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/date-night-at-the-art-center

The family ticket includes up to 3 children. Although there is not an age limit, we do ask that all participating children be potty trained. 

About The Event

Are you struggling to carve out time for a romantic evening with your partner? Look no further! TDAC has the perfect solution. Our talented Art Instructor, Robin Ott, will lead a fun art project for children and provide childcare services in our downstairs classroom. Meanwhile, adults can unwind upstairs with live music, delicious snacks, and refreshing beverages while soaking in the artwork.

Taking place on the second Friday of every month, each Date Night will spotlight a different local food and beverage sponsor, enhancing your experience. For just $30 per family, this event aims to foster community spirit, strengthen relationships, and offer everyone a chance to enjoy an artistic outing. It's the perfect opportunity to step out, embrace local culture, and connect with your partner—knowing your kids are safe and entertained. Join us for this exciting first event in the series, proudly sponsored by Papa Murphy's and Working Hands Fermentation. If you have any questions or wish to become a sponsor for future events, please contact Ellen at director@thedallesartcenter.org

Saturday, Feb 22 

Artist Hang Out

Break in our new alternative space with snacks, drinks and friendly discussion about your hopes and ideas for TDAC

Artist Hang Out

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new alternative space, designed specifically for artists and creatives to utilize during our open hours. This versatile area can be used for a variety of activities, including meetings, reading sessions, creating artwork, and other collaborative and artistic endeavors.

This "hang-out session" marks the inaugural use of this innovative space, and we invite you to join us for an engaging afternoon filled with creativity and inspiration. Attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks as they explore the possibilities this new area offers.

Event Highlights:

  • Meet our Executive Director, Ellen Woods Potter, and Deputy Director, Emily Whitfield

  • Engage in discussions about your ideas and hopes for the future of the art center

  • Share your thoughts on desired programming and potential additions to the space

We look forward to welcoming you to this new chapter in TDAC's initiative to become a community hub, and we are eager to hear your insights as we cultivate a vibrant community for artists and art lovers alike.

Thursday, Feb 27 

All Together The Dalles Too:
Book Reading and Interview with the Author

Author Karl Vercouteren reads a selection from his book, All Together The Dalles Too.

Don't miss this chance to purchase copies of the book, along with discounted prints of All Together The Dalles. With a limited supply of prints left, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure one at an unbeatable price!

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/all-together-the-dalles-too-book-reading-and-interview-with-the-author

All Together The Dalles

About The Event

Local author Karl Vercouteren will join Executive Director Ellen Potter for an engaging discussion about the All Together The Dalles project, followed by a reading from his book "All Together The Dalles Too."

Live Music at Zim’s

Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.

  • Tuesday, Feb. 11, Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Walk Through Fire, 7-10 p.m.

Live Music/Events at Route 30

Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles hosts weekly live music events, trivia nights and more.

  • Wednesday Night: Useless Knowledge Trivia Night (6:30 p.m.)

  • Thursday Night: Thirsty Thursday with House Band (7 p.m.)

  • Friday Night: Karaoke Night (7 p.m.)

Live Music at Last Stop Saloon

The Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles presents live music and other special events.

  • Stay tuned for more music!

Dance Classes at The Dalles Eagles

The Dalles Eagles Dance Schedule for February

  • Line Dancing: Mondays, 5 p.m.

  • Dance Class: Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Events at Mid Columbia Senior Center

Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles presents music, movies and more.

Adult education courses:

Exploring Irish Short Stories


Modern Irish Literature: Exploring Irish Short Stories

A discussion of Irish culture, history and language style with Kerry Cobb.

Friday, March 14, 10 a.m.

Friday, April 11, 10 a.m.


Looking Closely, How to Look at, Talk About & Appreciate Art, with Kerry Cobb

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m.

Mid Columbia Senior Center Music

Clubs meet at TD Library

The Dalles Library hosts book clubs, art classes and more.

Tommy and Saundra O’Sullivan in Concert

Tommy and Saundra O’Sullivan in Concert - Songs and Stories from Dingle, Ireland, performing at St. Peter’s Landmark Church in The Dalles on Saturday, March 1. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Advance Tickets are $20, available at Grande Dalles Trading Tea & Coffee (314 W. 3rd, The Dalles).

Tommy and Saundra O’Sullivan in Concert - Songs and Stories from Dingle, Ireland

About the Artists

Tommy and Saundra O’Sullivan operate O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub in Dingle, Ireland, which has gained a reputation for world class traditional Irish music. Guitarist Tommy O’Sullivan has a long history of touring with Irish bands and artists and has contributed to numerous recording projects. Saundra O’Sullivan has a strong background in choir and folk singing, which provides unique harmony vocals to the couple’s performances and recordings.

In 2018, the duo recorded an album “Safe Home,” with 12 original songs. In 2019 they recorded with Casey Driessen as part of Casey’s “Global Music Exploration Project,” and during lockdown they took part in Janis Ian’s “Better Times Project,” as well as creating 75 hours of music performance during their Facebook Live Sessions. The couple continues to work on the Irish festival circuits and plan annual tours in the U.S.

Live Music and Events at Balch Hotel

Coming up in 2025 at The Balch Hotel:

  • February 14 - 15: Valentine's Weekend

     BalchHotel.com/events/valentines-day

  • Friday, Feb. 21, Jam Night: Community Get-together, 5:30 p.m.

    All musicians are welcome to join for a musical get-together. Bring your instrument to play or just come to listen and hangout with others.

  • February 28 - March 4: Mardi Gras Weekend

  • March 14 - 16: St. Patrick's Weekend

  • Friday, March 28, Robert Sarazin Blake Album Release Concert, 7 p.m.

Live Music and Events at Luckys Bar and Grill

Lucky’s Bar and Grill in Tygh Valley, OR

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day Dinner, with special karaoke performances by Patty and Scott.

Events in Hood River & Mosier

2025 Columbia Gorge Wine Festival

2025 Columbia Gorge Wine Festival

Best Western Plus Hood River Inn presents the Columbia Gorge Wine Festival, a wine / food / art / entertainment event at the Hood River County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 10. We’ve invited 15 of the region’s finest winemakers to offer you tastes of their best. You can purchase wine by the taste, the bottle, or the case.

All Ages Welcome (under 21 Free admission)

All proceeds benefit the Hood River County Education Foundation. Proudly sponsored by Hood River Fairgrounds, Hood River County Chamber and Gorge Wine. Get tickets now at tickettomato.com

2025 Participating Wineries:

Capital Call Vintners, Cathedral Ridge Winery, Cork Wine Shop, Double Strand Wine, Garnier Vineyards, Hawkins Cellars, Mt Hood Winery, Hood Crest Winery, Jacob Williams Winery Mac, Le Doubblé Troubblé Wine Co.

Oak Flat Vineyards Tasting Room and Bistro, The Pines 1852, Phelps Creek Vineyards, Ridge of Wonders Winery, Stave & Stone Winery.

Live Music at The Ruins

The Ruins in Hood River presents National and Regional touring musical acts, films, and other community events. https://www.theruins.org

THE ROOT SYSTEM

The Root System (Scott Law/Lewi Longmire/Sydney Nash/Ned Folkerth) w/ Big Ron & Medium Ben

Friday, Feb 21, 6-9 p.m.

Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.

Tickets are $20 in advance (click here,) or $25 at the door.  

Originally put together for a one-off set at the Oregon Country Fair, THE ROOT SYSTEM is Lewi Longmire, Scott Law, Sydney Nash and Ned Folkerth playing roots rock and Americana jams. 


Hood River Winter Pridefest

The Wanna-Be 52s w/ Simone, Simone and Slutashia - Hood River Winter Pridefest 2025

Friday, Feb 28, 7-10 p.m.

Doors at 6:30 p.m. Indoor venue.

Tickets are $20 in advance (click here,) or $25 at the door.  

$1 from every drink served will be donated to Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance. 

Join The Ruins for the 2nd Annual Hood River Winter Pridefest Concert! This event will be part of a greater  weekend of Pride activities, hosted by The Ruins, Hood River Hotel, Visit Hood River, Mt Hood Meadows, First Nature Tours, Diva Drag Brunch, and more! 

Headlining this concert will be Portland's own The Wanna-B 52s, a B-52s tribute band! Opening the show will be the rock band Simone, Simone, and MC'ing and performing, we're pleased to welcome back the #1 Drag-Raptress Bad Bitch: Slutashia!

Live Music at Double Mountain

Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 12, Hump Day Trivia Returns

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Party for the Broken Hearted

  • Saturday, Feb. 15, Aaron Golay and the Original Sin (Americana), 7:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hump Day Trivia Returns

  • Thursday, Feb. 20, Ben Johnson (Country/Western), 6:30 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 21, Spunj (High Energy Jam), 7:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Feb. 22, Zwicklemania Tours, Noon-4 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, Hump Day Trivia Returns

  • Friday, Feb. 28, Chris Juhlin Project (Americana Soul), 7:30 p.m. 

Live Music at Working Hands

Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.

  • Thursday, Feb. 13, Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Craft Night hosted by Daphne. Surprise craft available for purchase. But, per usual, bring your own craft. 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Feb. 15, Megan Alder, 7:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, Feb. 16, Open Mic, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 20, Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Feb. 22, Supernova Band, 7:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, Feb. 23, Open Mic, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 27, Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 28, Just Clark Band, 7:30 p.m.

Live Music at The Pines

The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.

Big River Blues Band

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Big River Blues Band, 6-9 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 21, Freehugger, 6-9 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 28, Amber & The Pale Ales, 6-9 p.m.

Live Music at Hood Crest Winery

Hood Crest Winery in Hood River hosts live music and more.

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Special Valentines Day Dinner event, Live Music (Reservations/Limited seating)

Live Music at Solera Brewery

Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.

  • Monday, Feb. 17, Trivia Night, 6 p.m. sign-up - prizes from local businesses

  • Monday, Feb. 24, Trivia Night, 6 p.m. sign-up - prizes from local businesses

Live Music at
64 Taphouse

64 oz. Taphouse in Hood River brings live music to the stage.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, Kivett Bednar (Blues-rock), 7 p.m.

Live Music at Phelps Creek Vineyard

Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River presents live music in the tasting room with local and regional bands.

  • Thursday, Feb. 13, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.

  • Sunday, Feb. 16, PaMike Duo, 3-5 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 20, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.

  • Sunday, Feb. 23, Hannah Sumner, 3-5 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 27, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.

Live Music at pFriem Family Brewers

pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River presents live music and more.

Events at Ferment Brewing

Ferment Brewing in Hood River presents live music, special events and more.

  • Stay tuned for more music!

Live music at Hood River Brewing Co.

Hood River Brewing Co. in Hood River features live music onstage at the taproom from local and regional acts.

  • Monday, Feb. 10, Megan Alder and the Woods, 6-8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 12, Open Mic, 5:30-8 p.m.

  • Saturday, Feb. 15, Apres Ski Night with Scot Bergeron and Bill Nielson - delivering pure acoustic magic, 4-6 p.m.

  • Monday, Feb. 17, Taproom Trivia, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Feb. 24, Megan Alder and the Woods, 6-8 p.m.

Live Music at Kickstand Coffee

Kickstand Coffee in Hood River is bringing local live music to the stage.

Live Music Wednesdays (6-8 p.m.) are back at Kickstand! 

  • Wednesday, Feb. 12, Live Music with Andy Schmidt, 6-8 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 13, Hood River Snowboard Team Fundraiser, Auction, Raffle, 5-8 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Dinner, 5-9:30 p.m.

Live Music at Tabby’s Hole in One

Tabby’s Hole in One Clubhouse at the Hood River Golf Course presents live music with local and regional bands.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 12, The Good Notes, 6-8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 19, Open Mic, 6-8 p.m.

Events at Hood River Elks Lodge

The Hood River Elks Lodge presents music, fundraisers and other special events.

  • Stay tuned for more events!

Live Music at Hood River Farmers Market

The Hood River Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 4 to Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 501 Columbia Street in Hood River.

Winter Season 2024-25

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

403 Portway Avenue, Hood River

  • Saturday, Feb. 1

  • Saturday, Feb. 15

  • Saturday, Mar. 1

  • Saturday, Mar. 15

  • Saturday, April 5

  • Saturday, April 19

(The Hood River Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 4 to Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 501 Columbia Street in Hood River.)

301 Gallery

Stop in to 301 this season to see a rich and diverse offering of fine art and craft, from painting, photography, and sculpture, to ceramics, glass, metals, wood, jewelry, and more. 301 is open every day, downtown Hood River, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

301 Gallery in Hood River celebrates the ADORN! Collection, with exciting new works from artisans including Laura Berrutti, Carolyn Crystal, Judy Larsen, Sarah Morton Erasmus, Jodean Sarins, Kathryn Watne, Lacey Spray, Heather Sullivan and Polly Wood.

Columbia Center for the Arts

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

Feb. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15

Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River

Tickets at:

https://events.humanitix.com/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-d7cwhmbv

About the event

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

Speed Dating in the Gorge 

For ages 60-75

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River

Online registration required to ensure a balance of men and women. Seating is limited. More information at:

https://www.speeddatinginthegorge.com/

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.

Mt. Adams Institute's Sense of Place Series

Of Salmon and Basketball

with guest Buck Jones

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series is proud to present “Of Salmon and Basketball: A Conversation with Buck Jones” on Wednesday, February 12, featuring an evening spent in conversation with Buck Jones, an enrolled Cayuse member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), a Columbia River Treaty Fisherman, and Salmon Marketing Specialist at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC).

Get Tickets: https://givebutter.com/buckjones-of-salmon-and-basketball

Buck Jones

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m.

Documentary Film

Columbia Arts & Black in the Gorge present

Luther: Never Too Much

Come on out for a special Black History Month screening of the new documentary screening of Luther: Never Too Much, the new documentary about the "Velvet Voice" and "master of bedroom music" himself, Luther Vandross. Proceeds benefit the Black in the Gorge Scholarship Fund & Columbia Arts.

https://events.humanitix.com/luther-never-too-much/tickets

Luther: Never Too Much


About the Film

Luther: Never Too Much, the documentary film, chronicles the story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, Luther tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators. The film relives the many stunning moments of Luther’s musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserved. Featuring: Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson, Roberta Flack, and more.

Proceeds from our Black History Month Programming support the Black in the Gorge (BiG) Scholarship Fund and Columbia Arts. 





Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Doors open 6 p.m.

Black Music History Celebration

LaRhonda Steele and Band with Eldon T. Jones

Tickets at:

https://events.humanitix.com/larhonda-steele-and-band-with-special-guest-eldon-t-jones/tickets

LaRhonda Steele and Band with Eldon T. Jones


A Benefit Concert for the Black in the Gorge Scholarship Fund

LaRhonda Steele and Band will take us on journey through the rich legacy of African American music —from blues and jazz to gospel and soul. Known as “The First Lady of Portland Blues,”  LaRhonda Steele is one of the PNW’s most revered rhythm and blues vocalists. Her powerful voice, deeply rooted in gospel and soul, has earned her induction into both the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame. As the music director of the Portland Interfaith Gospel Choir and the Portland Center for Spiritual Living, she embodies the spirit of leadership and musical excellence. Steele’s collaborations with legends like Gino Vannelli, Curtis Salgado, and Norman Sylvester showcase her versatility and artistry, making her the perfect guide for this musical tribute.

Saxophonist Eldon T. Jones will bring his signature smooth jazz sound, heartfelt melodies, and infectious groove to the stage. A masterful performer, Jones has graced national stages, from Yoshi’s (Oakland) to the Capital Jazz Fest, and shared the spotlight with icons like Earth, Wind & Fire, and Tower of Power. Another Portland treasure, he’s been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the MLK Tribute and has wowed audiences at the Vanport Jazz Festival, Jazz Alley, and the Oregon Symphony’s Gospel Christmas

Together, LaRhonda Steele, her band, and Eldon T. Jones will bring the sounds of history to life in a concert that celebrates the resilience, joy, and power of Black music. Don’t miss an incredible evening, all while supporting a great cause! 

About the Black in the Gorge Scholarship Fund

The Black in the Gorge group saw a need in our community and established the first scholarship for Gorge residents who self-identify as Black/African American, Black bi-racial, or Black multi-racial. The BiG Scholarship will be available to all ages seeking to further their education, from graduating seniors to adults with financial need. Black in the Gorge grows the fund through various community events and appeals so that we can help more students with more substantial scholarships to give them more equal opportunities for higher education.

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association 

‘Hamilton’ Ticket CGOA Fundraiser

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is holding a fundraising raffle to win two tickets to see “Hamilton” at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, presented by Broadway in Portland. The performance is on Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. Raffle tickets are $20 each, and only 250 will be sold. Proceeds from this raffle will be used to fund free tickets for children and students for local performances by CGOA. Tickets can be purchased at CGOA concerts and at Apland Jewelers, 216 Oak St, Hood River (cash and check only). 

The raffle drawing will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, at CGOA’s Jazz Collective Valentine’s Day Dance at The Ruins in Hood River. You do not need to be present to win. CGOA’s schedule of performances and ticket information can be found at gorgeorchestra.org

Enjoy a Hamilton preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC7QhRs5La4

Valentine's Dance With The Jazz Collective Big Band

Valentine's Dance With The Jazz Collective Big Band

Grab your sweetheart and head to the Ruins in Hood River on Valentine's Day, Friday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., for a night of dancing and romance!

Tickets available at:
BUY TICKETS

Valentine's Day Dance

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) Jazz Collective, under the dynamic direction of Michael Paul, invites couples and music lovers to step back in time for a romantic evening of big band swing at their Valentine's Day Dance. 

This special performance promises to transform The Ruins into a sophisticated jazz venue, where the CGOA Jazz Collective will perform timeless classics from the greatest names in jazz and big band history. The evening's repertoire features an impressive selection of dance-worthy arrangements, including Stan Kenton's tender rendition of "My Funny Valentine," the infectious rhythm of Benny Goodman's "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön," and the passionate Latin flair of Arturo Sandoval's "Mambo Caliente."

"We're excited to bring these legendary pieces to life and create a memorable Valentine's Day experience," says Michael Paul, Director of the CGOA Jazz Collective.” From the sultry sounds of 'New York, New York' to the modern jazz fusion of Herbie Hancock's 'Cantaloupe Island,' we're offering a musical journey that spans the greatest eras of jazz."

In addition to the tuneful, danceable big band jazz, the event will feature some extra touches to help make the evening special. Guests can snap a photo at the selfie station, and local favorite, Boda’s Kitchen, is providing a delicious array of sweet and savory chocolate desserts.

“A Slavic Fantasy”

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents “A Slavic Fantasy” on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center (3000 Wy’east Rd, Odell).

Tickets and information about CGOA can be found at www.gorgeorchestra.org CGOA offers discounted tickets for SNAP card holders and free tickets for all students with ID.

About the concerts

From the profound romanticism of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, to Dvorak’s lyrical 8th Symphony to Prokofiev’s quirky and playful music for the movies, the Gorge Sinfonietta’s “Slavic Fantasy” concert has something for every music lover. Focused on composers from 19th century Russia and eastern Europe, the concert is heavy on melody, beauty and audience appeal.

Slavic Fantasy concert

Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture on Romeo and Juliet was drafted when the composer was only 29, but the final version appeared ten years later. Highlighting some of the incidents and characters in Shakespeare’s drama, Tchaikovsky’s portrait contains what’s probably the single most recognizable love theme in all of classical music. Conductor Mark Steighner said “You could call it ‘radical Romanticism.’ That theme is over-the-top emotional, but we forget how striking it was at the time.”

Antonin Dvorak is best known for his New World Symphony, but that work’s immediate predecessor is even more tuneful and uplifting. “Dvorak’s 8th Symphony is by turns Romantic, dance-like, simple like a folk song and as exciting as a film score from Hollywood,” Steighner said. “It goes through many moods, but it’s always beautiful and easy to enjoy.”

The final selection on the Slavic Fantasy program is a suite by 20th century composer Sergei Prokofiev. “We don’t often think of composers like Prokofiev writing movie music, but many of them did.” His Lt. Kije Suite is a selection of music written for a 1934 film, a comic satire about Czarist Russia, with a lot of slapstick comedy and absurdity. Like the film, the music is playful and almost never serious. “I think my favorite section is the final movement,” Steighner said, “when Kije is dying and his life flashes before his eyes, represented by all the different themes sort of colliding in his head.”

The Slavic Fantasy concert is one of three programs presented by the Gorge Sinfonietta this season. The final concert, called “Vacation Time: Postcards from a Musical Journey” will be in June.

Tickets and information about CGOA can be found at gorgeorchestra.org.

Hood River County Library

Hood Rivers Reads 2025 Kick-Off Celebration

The Beadworkers: Stories by Beth Piatote

Book Distribution

Saturday, Feb. 8

Hood River Library: 2 p.m. for program and refreshments

Parkdale and Cascade Locks: 10 a.m -2 p.m. for book distribution

Join us for the Hood River County Reads 2025 kick-off celebration! This beloved community initiative returns with The Beadworkers: Stories by Beth Piatote, a masterful collection praised by Louise Erdrich for its wit and storytelling prowess.

Hood River Reads 2025

Hood River Reads event

“But They Were Here First: Native Americans and White Colonists in the Pacific Northwest”

Saturday, Feb 22, 2 p.m., Hood River Library’s Reading Room

Join Pat Evenson-Brady, Executive Board of the History Museum of Hood River County, for a fascinating talk on Native Americans and White Colonists in the Pacific Northwest.

Learn about the region’s complex history!

Part of Hood River Reads 2025 programs.


Hood River Reads Events 2025


Saturday, March 1, 2-4 p.m.

Hood River Library Meeting Room

Writing With/Out Constraints: A generative workshop with Beth Piatote

Sign-ups on Library website https://hoodriverlibrary.org/


Sunday, March 2, 2 p.m.

Hood River Library Reading Room

AUTHOR PRESENTATION by Beth Piatote

“The Beadworkers”


Wednesday, March 12, 12:30 p.m.

Hood River Library Meeting Room and Zoom

Hood River Library Book Club: The Beadworkers


Saturday, March 22 Two Sessions:

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Hood River Library Meeting Room

Workshop: For the Love of Beads: Beginnings and Basics of Two-Needle Beadwork with Brigette McConville (Warm Springs)

Ages: Teens and Adults

Sign-ups on Library website https://hoodriverlibrary.org/


Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

FISH Food Bank Meeting Room

The Land, The People: Native Americans and the Natural World

Land Stewardship: Leon Ganuelas (Yakama), Manager of Yakama Wildlife Resource Management; Native Rights and Treaties: Russell Spino (Warm Springs), CRITFC Chief of Police


Date: TBD

History Museum of Hood River County

Native American Beadwork Display

Sign-ups on Library website https://hoodriverlibrary.org/


Hood River Library Book Club

Join the Hood River Library Book Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Hood River Library Meeting Room. Discussion groups are held monthly throughout, and all are welcome to attend. Books are chosen month-to-month. Meetings are hybrid, so folks are welcome both in-person and online. https://hoodriverlibrary.org/book-club/

2025 Upcoming Meetings/Selections

  • 1-8 West With Giraffes (Lydia Rutledge)

  • 2-12 Unfamiliar Fishes (Sarah Vowell)

  • 3-12 Beadworkers (Beth Piatote)

  • 4-9 Thunderstruck (Erik Larsen)

  • 5-14 Drive Your Plough over The Bones (Olga Tokarczuk)

  • 6-11 Real Americans (Rachel Khong)

  • 7-9 Fever in the Heartland: The Klu Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Women Who Stopped Them (Timothy Egan)

  • 8-13 The Women’s March (Jennifer Chiaverini)

  • 9-10 Crow Talk (Eileen Garvin)

  • 10-8 Heaven and Earth Grocery Store (James McBride)

  • 11-12 Yellowface (R.F. Kuang)

  • 12-10 Dinners with Ruth (Nina Totenburg)

Writing Group Meets at HR Library

Creative writing together! Join with fellow writers to work on your craft through prompts and (sometimes) share the results. Facilitated by Patty Kaplan.

Live Music at
Mosier Company

Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.

Friday, Feb. 7, Megan Alder and the Woods, 6-8 p.m.

Secret Salsa Society

The Secret Salsa Society is your place for Salsa Dancing in the Gorge! Join the weekly dance at a fun, local venue. Expect to hear Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Cumbia, and more. Suggested donation $3 per person. All Ages event and Beginners are welcome! Beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.

SPECIAL EDITION: Friday, Feb. 14, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.

Secret Salsa Society

Hood River County Education Foundation Benefit

Tickets are on sale now for Derek Hughes: Stand-Up Magician in the Hood River Middle School Historic Auditorium on Saturday, April 12.

Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, the CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and the Ellen Degeneres Show. He’s a consulting producer on TRUtv’s hit magic series, The Carbonaro Effect, and was a finalist on season 10 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent.

Tickets on sale now! www.hrcef.org

Derek Hughes: Stand-Up Magician

Events In Bingen & White Salmon

Live Music at Everybody’s Brewing

Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage.

Winter Wednesdays

  • Wednesday, Feb. 5, Trivia Night, 6-8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 12, Puzzle Night, 6-8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 19, Oyster Night, 6-8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, Bingo Night with Dougie, 6-8 p.m.


    Music Mondays

  • Monday, Feb. 10, Matt Coughlin (Folk, funk, Country), 6-8 p.m.

  • Monday, Feb. 17, Presidents Day (no music), Pub open

  • Monday, Feb. 24, Jessica Renee (Country Duo), 6-8 p.m.

Jessica Renee

White Salmon Library Events

Black History Month

  • In February, White Salmon Library celebrates the history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans. Find books, films, and other library and community resources to learn more about Black Americans and Black history at fvrl.org/black-history.

  • Friday, Feb. 14, Kids Create Valentine Crafts, 3:30 p.m.

Events at Bingen Theater

Big Britches Productions 2025 Schedule Preview

  • An evening of One Act Plays, March 6-15 

  • Moon Over Buffalo, April 25-May 10

  • The Spitfire Grill, A Musical, Aug. 1-16

  • The Woman in Black, Oct. 3-18

  • It’s A Wonderful Life, Live Radio Play, Dec. 5-20

https://www.bigbritches.org/2025-theater-season

Saturday, March 1, 7-11 p.m.

Funkship Mardi Gras Parade & Party

Join Funkship, the Bingen Theater’s resident band, for their annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade (7 p.m.) Celebrate their debut single, Big Chief Hipster, streaming now. Dress as your favorite hipster—or just be yourself, because everyone's hip to someone. Arrive early for the parade with special guest Samba Hood Rio. Let's get funky!

Tickets at:

https://www.bigbritches.org/funkship-mardi-gras-tickets

Funkship Mardi Gras Parade & Party

Valentine Comedy Night - Andrew Sleighter

Valentine Comedy Night

The Bingen Theater, Bingen, Wash.

Friday, Feb. 14 - Doors at 7 p.m. | Show at 7:30 p.m.

18+ Recommended, Tickets at: 

https://www.bigbritches.org/comedy---andrew-sleighter-tickets

ANDREW SLEIGHTER started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers.

Andrew performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He's also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for the Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden.

IMANI DENAE A 27-year-old black comedian from Portland, Oregon. Known for her unique observations, witty puns, and social commentary, Imani has graced many stages, from small open-mic nights to sold-out theaters. Named one of the Funniest 5 comedians by Willamette Week and one of the Geniuses of comedy by the Portland Mercury. Praised for her comedy by Katt Williams and Vulture Magazine. Has opened for Roy Woods Jr., Nicole Byer, Reggie Watts, Esther Povitsky, and many more.

Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery

Jacob Williams Winery in Wishram, Wash., presents live music in the tasting room/on the patio throughout the season.

  • Stay tuned for more music!

Events in Trout Lake

Live Music at
Trout Lake Hall

The Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington brings live music and community events to its historic venue. https://www.troutlakehall.com/

The Jauntee

Friday, Feb. 14, The Jauntee / Bodhi Mojo, Improvisational music, Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Psychedelic jams like no other, $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages

THE JAUNTEE

The Jauntee is an electrifying and genre-blending musical ensemble that has captivated audiences with their unique and dynamic sound. Formed in 2010, the band has been pushing the boundaries of improvisational music, combining elements of jazz, funk, rock, and psychedelic jams to create a sonic experience like no other.

BODHI MOJO

Bodhi Mojo is a psychedelic, five-piece jam band rooted in good feels, good grooves, and soulful vocals. Characterized by mind-bending jams and heartfelt songwriting, they never play the same show twice and leave you yearning for more. Their latest pursuits include releasing a full length album 'Midnight Dojo' in July 2022, touring the PNW from Seattle to San Francisco, and hosting the premiere PNW Jam Band festival “Mojo Family Festival,” entering its 3rd year in 2023, playing host to the best up and coming groove bands in the region.

Margo Cilker

Saturday, Feb. 15, An Intimate Evening with Margo Cilker,

All Tied Together, a benefit for Trout Lake School music program, Silent Auction, $25 Advance // $30 Day Of Show, All Ages

6-8 p.m. - Silent Auction and other fun

7-7:30 p.m. - Tony Fuentes performs songs written by Trout Lake High School Students from last year's Americana Songwriting class. 

8 p.m. - Margo Cilker (solo) performance

All Ages

 It’s a benefit night to raise funds for the Trout Lake School music program. This will directly benefit an afterschool program for this school year and any additional funds will be saved to contribute towards the potential full-time Music teacher for next school year. Our goal is to raise $10,000. Please share the link to donate or buy a ticket for this special evening!

 Margo Cilker’s sophomore album, Valley of Heart’s Delight, refers to a place she can't return: California’s Santa Clara Valley, as it was known before the orchards were paved over and became more famous for Silicon than apricots. Margo is the fifth generation of Cilker’s born there, and in this 11-song collection, family and nature intertwine as guiding motifs, at once precious and endangered, beautiful and exhausting. The trees here are family trees, or they’re apricot trees, but suburban sprawl isn’t looking good for either. Cilker moved from California to the Pacific Northwest in her mid-twenties and wrote much of “Valley of Heart's Delight,” while living in Enterprise, Oregon, a small town near the Snake River and powered by the river’s massive, publicly-funded hydroelectric dams. The dams (part of the same system Woody Guthrie was hired to write about) provide clean electricity to much of the western US but make it extraordinarily difficult for anadromous fish (such as Steelhead Trout) to return from the ocean and spawn in their native streams. Valley Of Heart’s Delight feeds off of this tension - how we live in and off of nature, how we live within and without family, and why we return to the places we were born.

Kacy & Clayton

Saturday, Feb. 22, Kacy & Clayton / Jeffrey Silverstein, A blend of British folk rock, American country, slightly faded psychedelia, $17 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages

KACY & CLAYTON

A familial bond and their rolling ranchland home are at the heart of Kacy & Clayton’s music—a timeless amalgamation of British folk rock, classic American country, cross-cultural traditional songs and slightly faded psychedelia. Second cousins born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum were musically educated and inspired at a young age by Kacy’s paternal grandfather and grew up playing countless hours of music together at family and community gatherings large and small.

Buoyed by Kacy’s otherworldly voice and Clayton’s virtuosic guitar playing, and with a musical wisdom that belies their ages, the forward-looking traditionalists have released a string of thrilling albums beginning with 2013’s “The Day Is Past & Gone,” including two produced by Jeff Tweedy and a collaboration with New Zealand’s Marlon Williams. Touring extensively throughout North America and Europe, the pair have shared stages with the likes of Wilco, Colter Wall, The Sadies, Ray Lamontagne and The Decemberists.

Confident, focused and ever-surprising, Kacy & Clayton continue to forge a musical path on their own terms and time, showing the way for a new generation of like-minded travelers. A life spent in music, with family at their side.

 JEFFREY SILVERSTEIN

"Cosmic country with a gentle sweetness, reminiscent of Beachwood Sparks and Silver Jews at their twangiest." - NPR Music

Jeffrey Silverstein’s new EP Roseway is named after the quiet, tree-lined neighborhood in Northeast Portland where the guitarist and songwriter lives. To him, these songs feel like home. It’s New Age for the everyman: more cosmic than country and more accessible than esoteric. This is what cosmic country sounds like in 2024. 

Laura Doctor and Kenji Stasiewicz

Sunday, Feb. 23, Story Time, A collaboration of music and storytelling with Laura Doctor and Kenji Stasiewicz, Free, 4 p.m. Doors / 4:30 p.m. Story Begins, All Ages

 Join Laura Doctor and Kenji Stasiewicz, for an exciting collaboration of music and storytelling. This month's story will be narrated by Kenji and Laura will be the musical accompaniment. 

Outer Orbit

Friday, Feb. 28, Outer Orbit, Original Soul and Funk Collective, $15 Advance // $18 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages

OUTER ORBIT

Outer Orbit is a funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Subtonic, Anna Tivel, Sleater-Kinney) and fronted by vocalist Sarah Clarke (The Motet, Dirty Revival, Portugal, The Man). The band features an all-star lineup of PDX musicians including members of Ghost-Note, Allen Stone, Portland Cello Project, Mono Neon and more. Outer Orbit brings original soul and pocket heavy funk while drawing on a range of influences from Sly Stone and The Meters to Aretha Franklin and Emily King.

Events in Stevenson & Cascade Locks

Thunder Island Events

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents live music, trivia nights and more.

  • Monday, Feb. 3, Bluegrass/Old-Time Acoustic Jam, 5-8 p.m. Have fun and share acoustic bluegrass and old-time music with friends. Acoustic stringed instruments only - guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, bass, dobro, ukulele or other traditional acoustic instruments. Bluegrass and Old-Time Music. For more info check out our handout: https://docs.google.com/.../18lUxM7mA9jz611.../edit

  • Wednesday, Feb. 12, Community Night - Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance and Artist Pop Up, 6-8 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 13, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 19, Foosball Tourney, 6 p.m.

  • Monday, March 3, Bluegrass/Old-Time Acoustic Jam, 5 p.m. Bluegrass/Old-Time Acoustic Jam, 5-8 p.m. Have fun and share acoustic bluegrass and old-time music with friends. Acoustic stringed instruments only - guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, bass, dobro, ukulele or other traditional acoustic instruments. Bluegrass and Old-Time Music. For more info check out our handout: https://docs.google.com/.../18lUxM7mA9jz611.../edit

  • Thursday, March 13, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.



Gorges Beer Events

Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks presents
The “Love at Fur-st” Sight” Art Show

Show runs through February

The “Love at Fur-st” Sight” Art Show

Now at Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks: The “Love at Fur-st” Sight” Art Show features furry friend artwork by more than 13 Portland and Gorge artists, in honor of award-winning Jackie Chan Baker Dog’s 13th birthday. When you view this collection of “purrfectly” fabulous fur friend art, you might want to adopt one of these pieces for your own - a portion of these art sales goes to Oregon Humane Society.

Cascade Locks Monthly Book Club

The Cascade Locks Book Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Cascade Locks Library from 5:15-7 p.m. It will be patron lead and free for all to join. Call 541-386-2535 for more information.