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Full throttle tunes with Armchair Boogie

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Ruins Tuesday: Armchair Boogie w/ Matt Mitchell

6-9:30 p.m.

Armchair Boogie is bluegrass at full throttle, infused with the energy of a jam band and the swagger of rock ‘n’ roll. Hailing from Madison, WI, this electrifying quartet blends jamgrass, funk, and country into a sound that’s as infectious as it is unexpected. Known for their tight harmonies, blistering solos, and dance-fueled live shows, they’ve quickly become one of the most exciting acts on the circuit.

The Ruins in Hood River. All Ruins Tuesdays shows are a $5 cover if you arrive before 7 p.m., and $10 cover if you arrive after that. Tickets for these shows are only available at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. No early entry! We aren’t ready for you until 5:30 p.m. The shows are all-ages until 7 p.m. and then 21+ after.

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks, Sunset Series Music with Aram Arslanian, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River) hosts The Secret Salsa Society for dancing to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Cumbia, and more, 7-9 p.m. Suggested donation $3 per person. All Ages event and Beginners are welcome! Beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m.

The Bargeway Pub in The Dalles, Live Music with The Brothers Reed, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 21

Nights in White Salmon

5-9 p.m.

Join us in beautiful downtown White Salmon for an evening of live music, art, and community.

Stroll through 20+ local makers and artists showcasing handmade goods, art, crafts, and more. Free and family-friendly! Whether you’re shopping, dancing, or just soaking in the Gorge sunset — this is the Third Thursday vibe you’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss it!

Families in the Park

Free Concert - 7 p.m.

Thursday Evenings in August

Jackson Park, Hood River

Conjunto Alegre

"Conjunto Alegre" is a Latin music band from Portland, Oregon, known for their energetic performances of various Caribbean and Latin styles like Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Bachata. The band, which means "Happy Band" in Spanish, was founded by Aquiles Montas in 1987. They have played at numerous festivals and events throughout the Northwest, including the Portland Rose Festival, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and even for Cirque du Soleil.

Friday, Aug. 22

Raíces: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The Dalles Art Center

Cultural Exhibit and Community Festival

Celebrating Culture – Honoring Tradition – Showcasing Talent

The Dalles Art Center is proud to present its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Exhibit, a five-week celebration of Latino/a/e/x culture expressed through visual art, storytelling, movement, and tradition. Co-curated by local photographer and Community Arts Committee member Paloma Ayala, this immersive exhibit highlights the depth and diversity of Hispanic identity in the Columbia River Gorge and beyond.

www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/raices-a-hispanic-heritage-celebration

Mosier Company in Mosier, Live Music with the Bonneville Power Trio, 6-8 p.m.

The Balch Hotel in Dufur hosts live music with KENDALL LUJAN, 6 - 8 p.m.

Portland-based Kendall Lujan returns to the Balch with her signature blend of moody folk, indie rock, and jazz-inflected ballads. Her sound is wide-ranging but unmistakably her own—introspective, genre-fluid, and vocally powerful. Since her last visit, Kendall was named one of Willamette Week’s Best New Bands of 2024, earned recognition from NPR’s Tiny Desk and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and released her debut full-length album, Lucky Penny.

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

BARN BURNER: Kathryn Claire & The Whylands

A blend of folk, chamber pop, indie and old time fiddle tunes!

$12 Advance // $15 Day Of Show
6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show
All Ages

BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove. The Whylands will kick the evening off; warming up the dance floor with their folk, chamber pop, indie blended tunes. Then Kathryn Claire and other fiddle friends will take over with old timey fiddle shred tunes to burn it down.

THE WHYLANDS

The Portland-based project The Whyland, led by Kathryn Claire has a raw, luminous, and ever-evolving sound that exists at the intersection of folk, chamber pop, indie, and something entirely their own. It’s a space built on collaboration, vulnerability, and fearless exploration.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Rivertap in The Dalles presents live music and other events.

AUGUST NIGHTS DANCE PARTY- SATURDAY, Aug. 23, 9 p.m.

Get ready to light up the dance floor at Rivertap!

Live performance by DJ Odd

Drink specials/Jello shots

Let’s turn up the music, feel the beat, and make August nights unforgettable!

Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River, Saturday, Aug. 23, Live Music with the Roland Roberts Band, 8:30 p.m.

The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River presents:

FILMED BY BIKE – A NIGHT OF BIKE FILMS & COMMUNITY FUN

Presented by Columbia Center for the Arts, HRATS, and Walk & Roll Hood River County Schools

5-9 p.m.

Get ready for a high-energy evening celebrating the joy, freedom, and adventure of life on two wheels! Filmed by Bike is a Portland-based and world-touring film festival featuring the best bike-themed short films from around the globe—and it's rolling into Hood River for one night only.

Tickets: $15 for one screening | $25 for both (save and stay for the ride!)

Food cart on site | Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks & popcorn available inside

HRATS Raffle with great bike-themed prizes

Sunday, Aug. 24

Ferment Brewing in Hood River is bringing back the annual Summer Concert Music Series on Sundays throughout the summer.

Summer Concert Music Series (Sundays)

August 24: Honey Jays, 6 p.m.

Live bands will play music on the brewery’s deck, with views overlooking the windsurfers along the majestic Columbia River. Concerts are free and open to the public, so come grab dinner and a pint with us and enjoy some great local acts.

Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River, Live music with Willy & Nelson, 5-7 p.m.

Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River, Open Mic Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (all ages welcome)

Little Music City

Live Music Lineup

Little Music City

The Dalles Oregon

Al Hare at Bargeway, 6 p.m.

Rich and Blonde at Last Stop Saloon, 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 25

Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon, Live music with Roland Roberts (FOLK & BLUES), 6-8 p.m.

The Secret Salsa Society announces a New Dance Opportunity/Latin Dance Lesson at Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, 8-9:30 p.m.

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