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Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly
By Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com
No Fooling! You’re in the Right Place for the Best in Entertainment in The Gorge! There’s an unlimited supply of music, art, comedy - there’s something for everyone! Get a Grip on the upcoming week and let’s Kick Off April in Style!
Bargeway Pub Lineup
Friday, April 4 - Al Hare, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 5 - Jeff Minnick, 6:30 p.m.
Jeff Minnick
Pair these bands with a Bloody Hell Mary complete with candied bacon, olive, pickled bean, onion and pickled garlic and you got music for your mouth and mind. Because it’s all about balance, right?
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‘Cause they can’t go if they don’t know.
Wines on Second in TD / Beatles Sing-A-Long
Saturday, April 5
Take it downtown TD on Saturday night with a fun Beatles sing-a-long with Victor Johnson and Larry Wyatt. Music and lyric sheets start at 6 p.m. Perhaps in the town where you were born, there lived a man who sailed to sea. Or maybe you get by with a little help from your friends or your just simply looking through a Glass Onion. Any way you slice it bring your Rocky Racoon self down to see Matt Hensel, have a libation and remember to read your Gideon Bible. You need to burst in, and grinning a grin and say "Larry boy, this is a showdown."
Victor Johnson & Larry Wyatt
Comedy show from Scott Losse, May 2.
HR Middle School PTO presents Comedy Night with Scott Losse
Comedy Night with Scott Losse is a fundraiser for Hood River Middle School, coming up on Friday, May 2, 7-9 p.m. Expect “a night of laughs in support of Hood River Middle School with Pacific Northwest Comedian Scott Losse in our historic auditorium.”
Tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-losse-comedy-night-tickets-1265180702539
The Grand Dalles Music Festival
May 30 -June 1
The Dalles, OR
Grand Dalles Music Festival
A three day festival in the heart of the Dalles Oregon. Performances by northwest Bluegrass and Old time bands with dances on two nights. The historic Granada Theatre will be the venue for concerts, jamming, dances and workshops, Lewis and Clark Park will be the site for outdoor concerts, jamming, kids activities and open mic for bands or individuals. A camping area across from the park for RV's and tent camping. A showing of The Winding Stream movie about the Cash and Carter Family. Events at different locations around the city to get a taste of the town. The Dalles is a Lewis and Clark heritage site and the fiddle music from the expedition will be performed.
For more information and tickets click here.
Granada Theater: Music and Movies
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents family entertainment, movies, regional touring acts and more.
Circus on Ice returns
Friday, April 4, Movie: The Great Mouse Detective, 6 p.m., Free Admission, Presented by The Dalles County Library
Sunday, April 6, CIRCUS ON ICE, Two shows - 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at: https://circusonicethedallesor.eventbrite.com
To add Private Box Seating for your party for a one time fee of $30 call 815-993-6585.
www.GranadatheatreTheDalles.com
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, April 1, Reddy Black Trio (Rock, Blues, Country), 7-9 p.m.
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association
“Bringing outstanding, on-stage entertainment to the Mid-Columbia area since 1937.”
Season subscriptions/tickets available at:
https://www.midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.com/season-subscription
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.
Thursday, April 10, Trevor Panczak (Canadian Country) There’s just something honest, compelling and immediately likeable about Trevor Panczak and his music. With a refreshing authenticity that is increasingly rare to find, the Alberta-based, award winning country recording entertainer writes, interprets and records songs that speak to one’s heart in a way that is simple, soulful and with an appeal to a broad array of music fans.
Trevor Panczak (Canadian Country)
The Dalles Art Center
The Dalles Art Center is “A connecting hub to inspire and engage with the arts.” 220 E 4th St., 541-296-4759, Open Wed - Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.thedallesartcenter.org
Curious Animals show
April 17
Thursday, April 3, Wine and Paint Night with Kat Carroll, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join featured exhibit artist Kat Carroll for a fun filled wine and paint night.
Friday, April 4, Kids Paint Night with Kat Carroll, 5 p.m.
Friday, April 11, Drawing from Life, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, 19, 26, Art of Storytelling with Nancy Turner Workshop Series, 3-5 p.m.
https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/the-art-of-storytelling-with-nancy-turner
Thursday, April 17, Curious Animals Opening Show, Join us in celebrating our new exhibit featuring written word, visual art, and conservation knowledge, 5-7 p.m. Blending the written word with captivating artwork, this exhibit showcases original sketches and paintings from Angela D. Goldsmith’s newly published book, Curious Animals of the Pacific Northwest. Through whimsical yet scientifically accurate illustrations, each story offers a thoughtful moral, woven through the lens of permaculture.
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.)
The Dalles Eagles
The Dalles Eagles hosts live music and other community events.
The Dalles Eagles Dance Schedule
Line Dancing: Mondays, 5 p.m.
Dance Class: Thursdays, 6 p.m.
FREE Two Step Lessons
Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, April 19
Lesson at 6 p.m., DJ Music 7-9 p.m.
Open to members and guests
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, April 11, 10 a.m.
Clubs meet at TD Library
The Dalles Library hosts book clubs, art classes and more.
Spring Break Teen Activities
April 1-30, Community Read - A Study in Scarlet
Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes by joining our community read of “A Study in Scarlet.” Follow Holmes and Watson as they unravel a case filled with secrets, intrigue, and masterful deduction. Pick up a copy at the library and join the conversation!
April 7-12, A Sherlock Scavenger Hunt Part 1 (All Day)
Thursday, April 3, Whodunnit Mystery Book Club - A Study in Scarlet, 6-7 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, Solving Mysteries in the 21st Century, 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, Sherlock Holmes Escape Room, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, Murder on Baker Street Murder Mystery, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Webinars
The Dalles Library invites you to register for upcoming free webinars and online events. Visit the upcoming webinars page to see all events, register and explore recordings of past events.
Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m. Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/70513?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_03_3
Matthew Fleming
Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m.
The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/71004?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_03_4
Thursday, April 24, 4 p.m.
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/71495?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_03_5
Live Music and Events at Balch Hotel
Coming up in 2025 at The Balch Hotel:
Friday, May 9, Ben Johnson, 6-8 p.m.
With a smoky voice honed in the mountains and lonesome deserts of the west, Ben Johnson tumbled onto the Portland music scene offering a stark portrait of real American life. Performing a mix of originals and covers, Johnson’s music is a journey through America’s roots.
No cover charge for guests dining or lodging.
Get ready, Cherry Fest is coming!!
Events in Hood River & Mosier
Mardi Gras Fundraiser for
Meals on Wheels
Hood River Valley Adult Center
4th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels
Saturday, May 3, 5-10 p.m.
Hood River Valley Adult Center
2010 Sterling Place, Hood River
Louisiana Style Buffet Dinner, Crawfish Boils, New Orleans Jazz Music, Live Auction, Silent Auction and Raffle. No Host Bar, Limited Seating. 21+ only. Advance Tickets $25/$30 at the door. Call 541-386-2060.
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
Johnny Franco
Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom w/ Megan Alder
Tuesday, April 1
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Tickets are $15 in advance (click here) or $20 at the door.
Walk down any street in Portland, Oregon and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom. Recently moving from Sao Paulo, the duo has developed a cult following in Portland for their high-energy performance and music.
The self-proclaimed Professional Entertainer has sold out his last two headline shows at the Doug Fir in Portland, Oregon. Signed by music producer Sterling Fox (Lana Del Rey, Elle King) on his label Blanket Fort, Johnny has released a debut EP “Experience Report #1” that feels instantly timeless and two singles “Stay Real & Shelter The Light” combining original vocal stylings with a unique jangly Brazilian influenced beat.
Gorge Speakeasy
Gorge Speakeasy: Storytelling Event
Wednesday, April 2, 7-9 p.m., Doors 6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of storytelling in Hood River that strengthens the community! Community members take the stage to share stories centered around a theme of the month. You can sign up to share a story, or just sit back and listen. Admission is by donation of any size, but a $10 donation gets you signed up for the chance to win prizes; we donate proceeds to a local non-profit each month to keep our community strong through the joy of sharing stories.
The Heligoats
The Heligoats w/ Sam Humans & Doug Stepina
Thursday, April 3, 6-9 p.m.
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Tickets are $15 in advance (click here,) or $20 at the door.
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
Friday, April 4, 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.
Describing the musical partnership of Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band) and Ian Faquini as a duo is accurate, but their collaboration contains multitudes. She's a trombonist, vocalist and songwriter from San Francisco. He's a composer, guitarist, and singer from Brasilia. Together they've honed a singularly expansive creative communion encompassing their love of Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft. Their original material features lyrics in Portuguese, French and English set to music drawing from a vast stylistic spectrum. With sumptuous two-part vocal harmonies hugging Brazilian-accented Portuguese accompanied by trombone and acoustic guitar, Cressman and Faquini's richly orchestrated sound seems to emanate from a much larger ensemble.
Trail Running Film Festival
Film: Trail Running Film Festival Presented by Brooks and Shortt Supply
Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m.
Tickets available HERE.
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour 2025! Get ready for an epic night of adrenaline-pumping films showcasing the beauty and thrill of trail running. Join us at The Ruins Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. for an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the world of trail running through captivating films that will leave you inspired and ready to hit the trails.
Making Steps Together: Community Shoe Drive Event
We're thrilled to announce our annual fundraising event that makes a real difference in the lives of local children. Last year, thanks to your generous support through ticket sales, we successfully purchased 80 pairs of shoes for children in need at Hood River schools, Mid Valley Elementary, and Parkdale.
This year, we're expanding our reach! With your help, we aim to provide shoes to children at The Dalles, Mosier, and White Salmon elementary schools. Every ticket purchased directly contributes to putting new shoes on the feet of children who need them most.
How You Can Help:
Purchase a ticket to our event
Spread the word to friends and family
Consider making an additional donation
Chicken $#it Gamblers
Chicken $#it Gamblers & Bodhi Mojo
Saturday, April 12, 6-9 p.m.
Event Info
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Tickets are $20 in advance (click here,) or $25 at the door.
Chicken $#it Gamblers: Raunchy. Crass. Spirited. Bluegrass genre music playing for the joy of music.
Bodhi Mojo is a psychedelic, five-piece jam band rooted in the good-feels. Characterized by mind-bending jams and heartfelt songwriting, they never play the same show twice and leave you yearning for more.
Jerry Joseph
Jerry Joseph & David Lipkind w/ Ben Larsen
Friday, April 18, 6-9 p.m.
Event Info
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Jerry Joseph is a musician who lives in Portland Oregon, but he’s often gone. He’s been inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame but is still rather obscure to a lot of people. He plays well over 150 shows a year in the usual places across America. Sometimes in Europe, Mexico, and Central America. Then there are these other places he plays—Lebanon, Israel, Kurdish Iraq, India, and Afghanistan. All over the Middle East, often in war zones and refugee camps.
In addition to his touring, Jerry has set up a non-profit called Nomad Music Foundation that acts as a sort of School of Rock for displaced teenagers in areas of conflict. So far, he has taken guitars and taught lessons in camps in Kabul, Afghanistan, and Sulaymaniyah and Dahuk, both in Kurdish Iraq. These life-changing missions have been written up in Rolling Stone, Relix, and PBS News Hour.
Tickets are $20 in advance (click here,) or $25 at the door.
Jon Bennett
Storytelling: How I Learned to Hug: A Night with Award-Winning Comedic Storyteller Jon Bennett
Saturday, April 19, 7:30-9 p.m.
A Night with Award-Winning Comedic Storyteller Jon Bennett
Event Info
Doors at 6:30 p.m. Show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Advance tickets available for $25 online HERE. Tickets are $35 at the door if any remain. 18+ | Indoor show | Pets not allowed | Tickets non-refundable
Join us for a night of laughter, tears, surprise, and thought-provoking reflection with internationally acclaimed and hilariously relatable Jon Bennett! How I Learned to Hug is yet another masterfully crafted show by Jon Bennett, where he delves into the complex realms of love, loss, sex, and human connection. Set against the surreal backdrop of being detained as a suspected terrorist in the Montreal Airport by a security guard named "Karen". Bennett weaves his story with his signature mix of humour, absurdity, and raw emotion. As the story unfolds, it becomes less of a love story and more of a reflection on how relationships and experiences shape our ability to connect with others on an emotional level—even something as seemingly as learning to hug. "He's the real deal - switching from barroom humor to heartstring-tugging emotion on the turn of a dime" - Orlando Sentinel
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
AJ Lee & Blue Summit w/ The Quiet American
Wednesday, April 23, 6-9 p.m.
Event Info
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Tickets are $20 in advance (click here,) or $25 at the door.
AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local music festivals and jams until one day, they decided they would be a band. “Our roots go really deep,” explains de facto band leader Lee. “We met when we were young kids… We definitely decided to choose each other as a chosen family band later on in life, but in a lot of ways it was naturally just like that in the beginning.” “It was like one of those late at night things,” she continued. “We were sitting on a trailer at Grass Valley” at the annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival held in the Sierra Nevada foothills – “Someone said, ‘All of us right here, we're a band now.’ We kind of didn't take it seriously, but we were like, okay, we'll be a band!”
Live Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.
Stay tuned for more music!
Live Music at Underground Music Station
The Underground Music Station in Hood River, 512 Industrial Street, presents live music and more.
Bang Bang Experience
Friday, April 4, Bang Bang Experience, 8 p.m.
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us!
Bang Bang is a 7-piece brass and drums ensemble playing the music of trumpet player, Sam Dechenne. Inspired by the sounds of international brass bands and Jazz ensembles, Funk and Reggae horn sections, West African and Latin American drumming and Western chamber music - their sound is truly their own.
The rhythm section interweaves grooves and swaps roles throughout the performance for a visual and audible experience. Drum set, Cahon, Timbales, Congas, Surdo (Brazilian Bass Drum) and a variety of mixed percussion make up the intricate drum beats you’ll hear at a concert. The lower brass section takes on the bass role, rhythmic comping, inner harmony and main melody. Riding the musical wave on top is trumpet, voicing the main melody and voice of the band.
Bang Bang
With Bang Bang you’ll hear melodic and fiery solos from every member of the band, soft and intimate 3-part horn section compositions, exciting rhythm breaks and catchy melodies and horn riffs that will keep your ears open and your toes tapping.
Check out the band here:
https://youtube.com/@bangbangexperience?si=8Ix47EY6997cwMkT
Live Music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Working Hands Spring Kick-Off
Saturday, April 19, Spring Kick-Off, 5 p.m.
Working Hands celebrates Spring with a Big night of amazing musical talents: Gabriel John starting at 5 p.m. and then The Night Farmers gracing our little stage at 7:30 p.m. for the first time! Donations will be accepted for the local FISH Food Bank.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Joel Astley
Monday, March 31, Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, April 4, Joel Astley (Swing/Blues), 6-9 p.m.
Live Music at Hood Crest Winery
Hood Crest Winery in Hood River hosts live music and more.
Saturday, April 19, Wine and Murder Mystery Party, 6-9 p.m.
Live Music at Solera Brewery
Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.
Monday, March 31, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Monday, April 7, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Monday, April 14, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Live Music at 64 Taphouse
64 oz. Taphouse in Hood River brings live music to the stage.
Stay tuned for more music!
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, April 3, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 6, Henry Shifter, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, Willy & Nelson, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 20, Alonzo Garbanzo, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, April 24, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, Henry Shifter, 3-5 p.m.
Live Music at pFriem Family Brewers
pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River presents live music and more.
Stay tuned for more music!
Events at Ferment Brewing
Ferment Brewing in Hood River presents live music, special events and more.
Sunday, April 13, HRatstrails Spring Fundraiser, 5-9 p.m.
Enjoy live music with The Balladiers on the deck (7 p.m.), raffle games in the beer hall, and face painting—all in support of Hood River trails. See you there!
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, March 31, Taproom Trivia, 5:30-8 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, Comedy Showcase & Open Mic, 7:30-10 p.m.
Friday, April 11, Alonzo Garbanzo, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 25, Alonzo Garbanzo, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Comedy Showcase & Open Mic
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, April 2, Open Mic, 6-8 p.m.
Events at Mt. Hood Town Hall
The Mt. Hood Town Hall hosts special community events, holiday markets, and more.
Stay tuned for more events!
Events at Hood River Elks Lodge
Friday, April 11, Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree, 8 p.m. The Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree returns to the Hood River Elks Lodge on Friday, April 11. Comedians Juan Denmark, Jack Trumbull and Katie Nguyen perform. Hosted by Chris Hudson.
Tickets available at: www.eventbrite.com/e/leave-your-troubles-tickets-1289122121969
Button Bridge Comedy
Hood River Hotel
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, April 5
Saturday, April 19
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 Wild about flowers
Columbia Center for the Arts
Events at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.
The Watershed Rock Opera
Friday, April 11
Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13
The Watershed Rock Opera
A SENSE OF PLACE EVENT
Tickets at: https://events.humanitix.com/watershed-rock-opera/tickets
About the event
To celebrate 15 years of the Sense of Place program, we present…
"THE GREATEST ROCK OPERA EVER PRODUCED ABOUT A WATERSHED!"
The Watershed Rock Opera will take you on a wild romp from sky to river as it follows the watershed through 5 different stories from the Columbia River Gorge. This multimedia performance features original music composed and performed by local musicians in accompaniment with film, audio, and theatrical performances.
"IT'S LIKE A LOVE LETTER TO A PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE, BUT WITH MORE PERCUSSION."
A multimedia performance in 5 movements celebrating the Columbia River Gorge and its people. Featuring original music composed and performed by local musicians in accompaniment with original film, audio, and theatrical performances.
And like all true love stories, there will be passion, tragedy, humor, and awe. Imagine a pear orchardist, ready for harvest, when Mother Nature strikes!...Or hiking in the high alpine of the Cascade Mountains, tracking rare carnivores with a feisty biologist...Even here, in our homes, schools, and workplaces - there's something mysterious, some might even say magical, happening right under our feet (and butts)...There, to witness it all, is our watershed. Come see and hear what it has to share. Click HERE to learn more about the people and stories behind this unique project. *Please NOTE: this event will include flashes of light, brief adult language (2 curse words), and loud noises.
Diving Deep: Finding the Martin Car & Myself
Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.
Performance: “Diving Deep: Finding the Martin Car & Myself”
A narrative performance by Archer Mayo with live music from Chrissy Lancaster. Directed by Christine Mchugh. Portions of proceeds donated to the Gorge Rebuild-it Center.
Tickets at:
https://events.humanitix.com/diving-deep-finding-the-martin-car-and-myself/tickets
Event description
A gripping multimedia dramatic retelling of investigator and independent diver Archer Mayo’s seven-year search for the missing Martin family. This deeply personal and suspenseful journey unfolds through vivid storytelling and archival imagery, accompanied by improvised cello music by Chrissy Lancaster. Follow Mayo's relentless pursuit of truth and the ultimate discovery that brought closure to a decades-old mystery.
Art of Movement: Redux
Saturday, April 19, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Performance
Art of Movement: Redux
Columbia Arts is thrilled to bring back
Art of Movement
Tickets at: https://events.humanitix.com/art-of-movement-redux/tickets
Showcasing the range of diverse dance styles and talent of the Columbia Gorge! Joining us this year will be Columbia Gorge Dance Academy Company Dancers with modern, ballet and jazz, NK Studio TEAM Dancers along with Adult and Teen Dancers, NK Studios: Belly Dance with Colette, Swing, Lindy and Balboa from Afro, Latin, Swing Teachers Johnny and Hannah Griffin, NK Studios: Lyrical with Jill Catherine, and more.
Las Guaracheras
Sunday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Concert
Las Guaracheras
From the heart of Cali, Colombia, Las Guaracheras bring an electrifying all-women salsa sound that’s both rooted in tradition and boldly modern. Get ready for infectious rhythms, vibrant harmonies, and stories that move you. Tickets at: https://events.humanitix.com/las-guaracheras/tickets
Las Guaracheras is a powerful Latin Music sextet from Cali, Colombia that performs Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as salsa, as well as music from the Pacific region of Colombia. Their compositions and lyrics revolve around the recognition of the role of women in the music industry - especially in the Latin Music scene – and seek to express the power and strength of women as sources of love, hope, resilience and creativity. This program is supported by the 2025/26 Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Performing Arts Exchange.
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
Folksong Tapestry with the Voci Community Choir
Join director Dan Kenealy and the outstanding Voci Community Choir for a performance of beloved folk songs from the Americas and around the world. Step into a world of captivating melodies and rich cultural heritage as CGOA’s Voci Community Choir presents Folksong Tapestry. This unique performance will take you on a musical journey across continents, weaving together a collection of diverse and vibrant folk songs from around the globe.
Folksong Tapestry
Friday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m.
Hood River Valley Christian Church
Tickets at:
Hood River County Library
Poetry Open Mic
Wednesday, April 2, 6 p.m.
Poetry Open Mic Night at the Library in Celebration of the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk
Experience the magic of local poetry at the Hood River Library’s Open Mic Night, celebrating the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk. Share your original work or simply come to listen as community voices bring poetry to life in this special evening that honors the intersection of nature, art, and community connection.
Big Night in a Small Town
Big Night in a Small Town
Hood River Library Foundation Benefit
Sunday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.
Join Us for a Big Night to Support Library Services
Five top local chefs, one course each, a thoughtfully curated fine dining experience, including beer & wine. A fundraiser for the Hood River County Library Foundation. Tickets available at:
https://event.auctria.com/21dd2c69-3bc9-436f-b543-2fdda7066ad4/a809178051b511ea91bae14d12592328
Hood River County Library Pop-Up Book Sale
Friends of Hood River County Library Pop-Up Book Sale!
Looking for great reads at bargain prices? Join us for our special one-day book sale on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hood River Library meeting room.
Browse our curated selection of gently used books in all genres and formats! Don't miss our Bag Sale from 3-5 p.m. — fill a bag with books for one low price! All proceeds directly support library programs and services. Cash and credit cards accepted. Mark your calendars for this wonderful opportunity to support your library while expanding your personal collection!
Harp Workshop
Harp Workshop w/ Aryeh Frankfurter & Lisa Lynne
Saturday, April 12, Noon
Hood River Library Reading Room
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP:
https://hoodriverlibrary.as.me/schedule/0525b24d/?appointmentTypeIds[]=75285501
Join acclaimed harpists Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne for an immersive hands-on harp workshop in the Hood River Library Reading Room on Saturday, April 12, at noon. Experience the enchanting world of harps under expert guidance — perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts alike — just be sure to secure your spot by registering online.
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.
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, April 2, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.
Secret Salsa Society
Live Music at
Mosier Company
Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.
Stay Tuned for more music!
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.
Music Mondays
Monday, April 7, Arthur C. Lee (Surf/Folk/Rock), 6-8 p.m.
Monday, April 14, Reb Conner (Soul/Jazz), 6-8 p.m.
Monday, April 21, Ryan Durgan (Undercover Country), 6-8 p.m.
Monday, April 28, Tom Conneely (San Francisco Surf Rock), 6-8 p.m.
Arthur C. Lee
White Salmon Library Events
Infant Feeding Workshops
Tuesday, April 15, Infant Feeding Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m.
Informative breastfeeding and infant feeding workshop, hosted by your local WIC staff. The session will cover topics such as breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and understanding baby behavior. It will include a Q&A and helpful resources for parents. Partners and siblings are welcome to attend.
Events at Bingen Theater
Big Britches Productions 2025 Schedule Preview
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
Tickets at:
Moon Over Buffalo
Moon Over Buffalo
Written by Ken Ludwig
April 25, 26, May 2, 3, 9 & 10 - Doors at 7 p.m. - Show at 7:30 p.m.
April 27 & May 4 - Doors at 1:30 p.m. - Show at 2 p.m.
Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early.
Directed by Lisa Roth
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission
Tickets at: https://www.bigbritches.org/moon-over-buffalo-tickets
In the summer of 1953, George and Charlotte Hay, former Broadway stars, bring their run-down touring company to Buffalo, New York, performing pared down versions of Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives while lamenting missed Hollywood opportunities. Chaos erupts when George’s off-stage affair with the troupe's young ingenue results in an unexpected pregnancy, prompting Charlotte to consider running off with their lawyer, sending lightweight George on a grief-stricken drinking binge. It turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to potentially hire the couple for his swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel epic if he likes what he sees. As a result, the Hay family -- including sharp tongued, hard-of-hearing mother-in-law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing stage manager Paul, Rosalind’s ex-boyfriend -- must work overtime to get sloppy drunk George into his Cyrano hat and nose. With the entrance of Rosalind’s fiance, anxious TV weatherman Howard -- one man with two mistaken identities -- and Richard Maynard, the wealthy lawyer hoping to lure Charlotte away to his mansion -- the confusion only intensifies. With a plethora of pratfalls, slamming doors aplenty, and backstage shenanigans, Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo is a fast-paced, hilarious screwball comedy in the old tradition, a throwback farce, a valentine to the stage, and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit the world of the theatre.
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE BINGEN
Saturday, April 19 - Doors at 7 p.m. | Show at 7:30 p.m.
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE BINGEN
TORI PISKIN
https://www.bigbritches.org/comedy---tori-piskin-tickets
TORI PISKIN is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress born and raised in NYC. Tori has a social following of 170K and over 20 million views. In 2017, Tori was cast on MTV’s Wild-N-Out where her big red hair and dyslexic lyrics became a smash hit. In the 2019 New York Comedy Festival, Tori was one of ten comedians selected for TBS Presents: Comics to Watch. In addition to being a regular at Caroline's on Broadway, New York Comedy Club, The Improv, and The Laugh Factory, Tori has featured for comics like Pauly Shore, Judy Gold, and Michael Kosta. In 2019 she was selected to be part of a worldwide Facebook campaign that featured her standup material digitally and on NYC billboards. Tori’s podcast with her mom, Got It From My Mama, was featured on The Late Late Show with James Corden and is currently on the top 50 comedy iTunes charts. Tori’s first comedy special, Prettiest Girl at the Special School, was released on 800 Pound Gorilla and Sirius XM.
DAVID TVEITE is a lanky, perpetually embarrassed Minnesotan guy who has been thrilling and delighting audiences of all shapes and sizes with his standup comedy for over ten years. He is a cheerful pessimist with sharply crafted material that is absurd but acerbic, cranky but whimsical, and cerebral but also very, very stupid. People seem to like it for the most part.
David has appeared on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and performed at festivals across the country, including Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and Seattle’s Bumbershoot Music Festival. He currently resides in Portland, Oregon.
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/
Matthew Logan Vasquez
Friday, April 4, Matthew Logan Vasquez / Softjaw, Indie Rock, Electronic Pop, R&B, and Soulful Americana, $20 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Best-known as the co-founder and frontman for shape shifting heartland indie rockers Delta Spirit, Matthew Logan Vasquez's fiery delivery and thought-provoking lyrics draw from a huge and versatile well of influences, including Gordon Gano, Kurt Cobain, Neil Young, and Thom Yorke. As a solo artist, he juggles elements of indie rock, electronic pop, R&B, and soulful Americana, flirting with despondency, but ultimately succumbing to beatitude. Vasquez’s latest release Frank’s Full Moon Saloon - an album that delivers more raw versions of songs that span the band’s 20 year career, was released in February this year. Part 2 & 3 of the Franks series will be rolling out through 2025.
Long Beach Power Pop!
Family Mystic
Saturday, April 5, Family Mystic / Roux Dio, Funk, Soul, Psychedelia, Progressive Jazz fusion, and angelic vocal harmonies, $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Family Mystic is more than just a band — they are a transformative experience that redefines music through song, dance, and emotional connection. Based out of Portland, Oregon, this collective of four visionary songwriters blends elements of funk, soul, psychedelia, progressive jazz fusion, and angelic vocal harmonies, creating a genre-defying experience that invites listeners to connect with their shared humanity through the power of music.
ROUX DIO
Roux Dio has been simmering along in Hood River since summer of 2024. The quintet is a special sauce of original fun and funky swamp-boogie and new grass tunes with deep grooves and improvisation in the mix. Only the finest ingredients went into the cauldron for this batch and one thing is certain: Luke Maddux, Neil Mangrum, Hunter Parmentier, Andy Lade and Rory Johnson are cooking up some fine musical sustenance that needs to be served up hot.
Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett
Sunday, April 6, Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett, Bring your songs, poetry, music to the stage or just come to listen, FREE, All Ages, Doors at 5 p.m., Sign up by 5:30 p.m., Open Mic 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us in bringing the good times to the Hall every month! Historic room, great sound, supportive audience. Early and fun. Upright piano available! We want to hear you! Come be a part of it.
Jay Si Proof
Friday, April 11, BARN BURNER: Jay Si Proof, A high-energy night of funk, improv disco, and unstoppable dance-floor joy! $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, 21+ BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove.
Jay Si Proof is an explosion of funk with unhinged, audacious, and joyous energy! There are no walls between performer and audience at a Jay Si Proof show, there are no boundaries between acquaintances, friends and strangers. Teetering between funk anthems, entirely improvised disco bangers, and sentimental lo-fi grooves, Jay Si Proof is as much an experience as it is a concert.
Nefesh Mountain
Wednesday, April 16, Nefesh Mountain / Jenny Jahlee, New York based Progressive Americana blending Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues, $18 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
The New York based Progressive Americana group Nefesh Mountain Band has been hailed as one of the formative boundary-pushing ensembles in roots music. The band's creators and dynamic husband and wife team of Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff have created a world and sound all their own; blurring the lines between Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz and Blues with a masterful hand as songwriters, instrumentalists and composers alike. The band has recorded and shared the stage with Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bryan Sutton, John Doyle, Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers), Mark Schatz (Bèla Fleck, Nickel Creek), Mike Gordon (Phish) and Tony Trischka among others. The Troubadours along with their band continue to forge new paths in unknown territory, armed with Zasloff and Lindberg’s strong, smokey, and folksy vocals and Lindberg’s soulful and masterful skills on guitars and banjo alike.
The Sweet Lillies
Friday, April 18, The Sweet Lillies / Eugenia Riot, Progressive Americana. Strings with old time soul, original flavor & dance beats, $15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
The Sweet Lillies' music is, first and foremost, heartfelt and collaborative. Those defining traits are given life by the quartet of musicians who make up the Lillies, Julie Gussaroff, Becca Bisque, Dustin Rohleder and Jones Maynard. Together they have combined their individual strengths to deliver powerful narratives of life in song. With their lineup of guitar, viola, upright bass, drums and ethereal vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies' music has a hard hitting original flavor with a forward-looking eye. The Sweet Lillies have incorporated all of their cumulative life-experiences into their music, song-writing, and artistry, crafting an uncommonly-beautiful style they have christened “Progressive-Americana” - a nod to the band’s all encompassing musical tastes and willingness to experiment with genres ranging from folk and rock all the way to hip-hop.
Eugenia Riot is the nom de plume of Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter Leigh Jones. The name is taken from her eldest known female ancestor, Eugenia Riot, who was born in the year 1205 in Yorkshire, England. An internationally touring musician with a background in theater, Jones delights audiences with her irresistible stage presence and enrapturing voice. She has spoken at the US Embassy in Ethiopia on Women in Music, was selected with her former band Crow and the Canyon for the American Music Abroad program, and has toured the US from coast to coast since 2010.
Megan Alder & The Woods
Friday, April 25, Megan Alder & The Woods / Robert Sarazin Blake, Vocal wonder performing original music, classic swing and folk, $15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Vocal wonder performing original music, classic swing and folk.
Hailing from the Columbia River Gorge, Megan Alder is a vocal powerhouse performing upbeat swing and Americana music. She delivers her original songs with raw grit and soul. Influenced by artists like Billie Holiday and Bonnie Raitt, Alder leads her band with fearless flat picking. She performs as a solo artist with live loops and kazoo flare. Her latest EP, Dark Side, features four original songs recorded live in Parkdale, OR, available on all platforms.
Robert Sarazin Blake has been a fixture of the Pacific Northwest folk music scene since 1996 when he released his first cassette of original songs and hit the road. Since then, he’s toured extensively around the U.S. and beyond. He became a well-known presence on the East Coast during his time there from 2001 to 2003 and continued to visit two or three times a year. Regular tours of Ireland between 2002 and 2019 culminated in a collaboration with Uilleann piper John McSherry on Blake’s album ‘A Long Series of Memorable Nights Forgotten’. Between 2015 and 2019 Blake toured Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Between these adventures, he continued performing around the Pacific Northwest and in his hometown of Bellingham, Wash.
Jon Auer
Saturday, April 26, Jon Auer, Pop Rock Classic-Former Posies co-founder/singersongwriter/multi-instrumentalist, $20 Advance // $25 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Jon Auer is probably best known as the former singer/songwriter/multi- instrumentalist/co-founder of The Posies and was also a member of the influential Big Star for 17 years. Jon's solo album Songs from the Year of Our Demise was extremely well reviewed and Auer continues to tour troubadour-style on his own, sharing his songs and stories side by side. Jon has also had his Posies compositions featured in 90's movies such as The Basketball Diaries and Reality Bites and even former Beatle Ringo Starr recorded the Jon-written “Golden Blunders” for Starrs' Time Takes Time album. A record producer and mixer as well, a teenaged Jon recorded and mixed The Posies first album Failure in his boyhood home in Bellingham, WA. Besides playing solo these days Jon (along with Jody Stephens (Big Star), Mike Mills (R.E.M), Chris Stamey (The dB's), and Pat Sansone (Wilco) can also be found playing around the globe with The Big Star Quintet.
Events in Stevenson & Cascade Locks
Thunder Island Events
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Monday, April 7, Bluegrass/Old-Time Acoustic Jam, 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, Foosball Tournament, 6 p.m.
Gorges Beer Events
Stay Tuned for more events!
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.
Thursday, March 27, 5:15 p.m. This month's book club selection is “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak.
See our calendar for a full list of events 541-386-2535 for more information.
