It’s a Great Week in The Gorge! Music Every Night, including a Vegas-style Liberace/Liza Show. Friday is off the hook with multiple bands, comedy, a new play about Shakespear and a Star Party in Mosier. It’s time to get out there!

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Tacos and Tunes with Willy & Nelson, 5-7 p.m. at Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River

Family storytime at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 10:30 p.m. Stories, songs, puppets, bubbles, messy activities and more! Parent/caregiver participation essential.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Chris Baron Duo at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles, 7 p.m.

The Secret Salsa Society at Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.

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, Sept. 10, Open Stage, 5:30-8 p.m. at Hood River Brewing Co. in Hood River

Thursday, Sept. 11

Trivia Night Hosted by Special guest host Daron, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River

Trivia Night, 6-8 p.m. at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks

Sportin’ Lifers (Blues), 6-8 p.m. at Mosier Company in Mosier

Willy & Nelson, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Mt. Hood Winery in Hood River

Al Hare at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12

Opening Night for Book of Will

Columbia Arts Center in Hood River presents The Book of Will, a lively and heartfelt play about the unsung heroes who saved Shakespeare’s greatest works from being lost forever. Join us for this unforgettable celebration of friendship, loss, and the enduring power of storytelling. Without William Shakespeare, there would be no Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet — but without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever. After the death of their friend and mentor, these two unlikely heroes set out on an ambitious mission to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll have to borrow, beg, and band together amidst the chaos and color of Elizabethan London to pull it off.

Tickets at:

events.humanitix.com/copy-of-the-book-of-will-by-lauren-gunderson/tickets

Friday Night With The Stars, 7-10 p.m.

Mosier Community School

Rose City Astronomers with Telescopes will be there to help you explore the Night Sky!

Comedy Night at The Bingen

Queerly Beloved with Liz Glazer

Recommended 18+

At Queerly Beloved, laughter is loud, identities are proud, and everyone’s invited. Liz Glazer, a law professor turned award-winning comedian, delivers smart, heartfelt comedy with a punch. Arlo Weierhauser brings their signature dry wit and lovable charm, while Brenden Creecy, Portland’s favorite sad boy, adds a dose of humor with heart. Hosting the evening is Rachelle Cochran, one of Willamette Week’s Funniest Five, ready to keep things running smoothly... and hilariously.

Live Music at The Ruins

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

Never Come Down w/ Morgan Harris & Cameron DeWhitt

Event Info

Doors at 5:30 p.m.

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

Weaving together modern and traditional styles of American music, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon-based band composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Lillian Sawyer (fiddle), and Kaden Hurst (mandolin). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlights polished technical skills and a commitment to listening to each other. Formed in 2018, the band began touring extensively, steadily cultivating a passionate fan base at home in the Pacific Northwest and eventually around the country. NCD released their first studio album “Better Late Than Never” in 2021, and their second LP “Greener Pastures” is slated for release late 2023. They’ve toured internationally and have found acclaim at festivals such as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Iceland Airwaves, John Hartford Memorial Fest, Americanafest, FreshGrass, and RockyGrass.

Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. www.littlemusiccity.com/

The Low Down Drifters at Bargeway, 7 p.m.

Tracy Klas at Celilo Inn, 7 p.m.

Jori Apedaile at Last Stop Saloon, 7 p.m.

Walk Through Fire at Zim’s Sports Bar, 7 p.m.

Live Music at Trout Lake Hall

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

Nick Delffs / Erisy Watt

A blend of indie rock with elements of soul and folk

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

NICK DELFFS

Nick Delffs is not a protest singer. He’s not a gospel singer. Still, subversiveness and spirituality permeate Transitional Phase, his long-awaited second solo album. The product of five years of musical and personal growth that coincided with widespread social upheaval and a global pandemic – just as Delffs navigated first-time fatherhood, losing friends, and approaching his 40s; all weaved these songs.

Sean McLean & The VibeTenders at Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River, 8:30 p.m.

Rich Swanger at The Balch Hotel in Dufur, 6-8 p.m.

A crowd favorite from last summer, Rich Swanger returns to the Balch with his blend of folk and country-blues. Born in the Appalachian hills of Pennsylvania, Rich discovered harmony in the choir and an attraction to twang hearing his father strum country classics. Now a prolific Salem-based performer, Swanger has recorded four albums, won Portland Folk Fest's prestigious songwriting contest, and performs regularly as a solo act and with his group, the Little Known Band.

September is National Senior Center Month!

Mid Columbia Senior Center will have a live band - The River City Rhythm. Come in and kick up your heels from 6 till 8:30 p.m. We will hold a silent auction, have finger food and no host bar. Admission is $5 per person at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.!

Liberace & Liza: Dinner Show Extravaganza

Saturday, Sept. 13

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

Liberace & Liza: Dinner Show Extravaganza, 7 p.m.

Step back into the golden age of glamour with Liberace & Liza, a spectacular tribute to two of entertainment’s most dazzling icons. From Liberace’s rhinestone-studded piano showmanship to the powerhouse vocals of Liza Minnelli, this Copacabana-style dinner show delivers sparkle, nostalgia, and sheer talent.

Dinner Show Experience: $75 per person (Seated in a Private Box or Table, dinner included)
Show-Only Tickets: $45 per person (non-reserved seating, main floor)

The evening begins with guest soprano Isabella Hanreiter performing “Je Veux Vivre” from Romeo & Juliet, followed by a warm welcome from local vocal ensemble Harmony of the Gorge, setting the stage for a glittering night of music and memories.

Tickets at:

granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/9-13-liberace-and-liza-a-tribute/

Sunday, Sept. 14

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

Stave and Stone Winery in Hood River - Harmony in the Vineyard benefit concert with Aaron Meyer. Plan for an evening of stunning views and lovely wines, surrounded by the spirited musical energy of Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer. Aaron and his band will perform outdoors on the Stave & Stone Wine Estates terrace.

Harmony in the Vineyard is Aaron Meyer’s annual concert series supporting music education. All proceeds benefit programs available through Aaron’s Concert Rock Academy. Tickets at:

www.aaronmeyer.com/product/harmony-in-the-vineyard-stave-stone/

Monday, Sept. 15

Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon, Live music with The Bo Show with Bo Stephenson (Americana/Bluegrass), 6-8 p.m.

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and make it a Great Show!
‘Cause they can’t go if they don’t know.

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