Gorge Giggin’ Guide - April 7-13
This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is appealing to All Ages - we’re highlighting The Amazing Bubble Man with his Awesome Show - but grownups have no shortage of Music, Arts and Dance to Explore. Be a kid again, and Get Out There!
The Dalles is
Little Music City
Tuesday, April 7
Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. https://www.littlemusiccity.com/
Tuesday April 7
7:00 PM Reddy Black Trio at Zim’s Sports Bar & Grill
Women Artists of the Gorge
Women Artists of the Gorge
April 3–26 | Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River
Wednesday–Sunday, Noon–5 p.m.
A celebration of the women artists who make the Columbia River Gorge one of the most creatively vibrant communities in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring painting, photography, fiber art, ceramics, printmaking, and more, this exhibition is a stunning showcase of vision, craft, and place.
Free and open to the public.
Open Stage at Hood River Brewing
Wednesday, April 8
Hood River Brewing Co. in Hood River features live music onstage at the taproom from local and regional acts.
Wednesday, April 8, Open Stage, 5:30-8 p.m.
Dalles Lee at Double Mountain
Thursday, April 9
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.
Thursday, April 9, Live music with Dallas Lee (of Eel Sallad), 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Night Sweat Dance at Mt. Hood Town Hall
Events at Mt. Hood Town Hall
The Mt. Hood Town Hall is a rural community center serving the upper Hood River Valley.
Night Sweat Dance
Come shake that booty April 9, 7-8 p.m. You will feel better.
Night Heron
Friday, April 10
Night Heron/Theodor 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/
Friday, April 10, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. ShowAll Ages
Night Heron, the musical project helmed by former Radiation City frontman Cameron Spies, former Y La Bamba bassist Grace Bugbee, and former Reptaliens drummer Tyler Verigin, crafts intimate soundscapes that exist in the space between whispers and dreams. Their debut album "Instructions for Night" emerged from personal transformation and global isolation, featuring distinctive ASMR-like vocals and carefully constructed sonic textures. Following up with their sophomore album "Escapism," Night Heron continues to explore life's quiet moments, weaving between dreamy morning reflections and twilight contemplations. Joined by accomplished musicians from Portland's indie scene (including members of Y La Bamba, Reptaliens, The Apricots, and Weeed), Night Heron creates music that invites listeners to lean in closer, finding universal meaning in life's most intimate moments.
THEODOR is no longer a hidden gem amongst sweet soul lovers. The band’s unique psychedelic approach to this genre received international attention from vinyl influencers like Somewhere Soul, tastemaker radio stations like KEXP, and leading record stores from Tokyo to San Francisco.
The Dalles is
Little Music City
Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. https://www.littlemusiccity.com/
Friday April 10
6:00 PM Al Hare at Bargeway Pub
7:00 PM Walk Through Fire at Zim’s Sports Bar & Grill
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Friday, April 10, Willy & Nelson, 6-9 p.m.
Plan Ahead - Karaoke at The Dalles Eagles
Saturday, April 11
Karaoke at The Dalles Eagles 8 p.m. to close
Pedro the Lion
Pedro The Lion 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/
Saturday, April 11
$28 Advance // $30 Day Of Show6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. ShowAll Ages
For thirty years, David Bazan has been writing about what it means to believe in something—and what it means when those beliefs fray. When Pedro the Lion released It's Hard to Find a Friend in 1998, Bazan was already a keen observer of moral and existential conflict, capturing minor human disappointments with devastating attention.
By the time Control came out, his writing had sharpened, slicing through suburban politeness and the American dream with pinpoint precision. For over a decade, he built Pedro the Lion into one of indie rock's most quietly radical projects, chronicling doubt, faith, guilt, and the messy pursuit of grace in a way that felt both deeply personal and universally resonant.
April events at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Saturday, April 11, Live Music with The Hazelnuts, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Hwy. 14
Sunday, April 12
Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River presents live music in the tasting room with local and regional bands.
Sunday, April 12, Hwy 14 Music, 5-7 p.m.
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Sunday, April 12, Moe Dixon, 3-5 p.m.
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Sunday, April 12, Open Mic Night (All Ages), 7-9:30 p.m.
Amazing Bubble Man at The Dalles Civic
Amazing Bubble Man
Brings Spectacular Bubble Magic to The Dalles Civic Auditorium
April 12, 2 p.m.
Tickets and additional information are available at:bubbleguy.comthedallescivic.com
Giant bubbles, bubble sculptures, bubble snowstorms, and even people inside bubbles will take over the stage when the Amazing Bubble Man performs at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m.
Louis Pearl, known worldwide for his captivating bubble artistry, combines science, creativity, and audience interaction in a performance that delights all ages. From delicate square bubbles to massive bubbles stretching across the stage, this family-friendly show blends wonder, laughter, and hands-on fun in a way that keeps audiences amazed from start to finish.
Perfect for families, curious minds, and anyone who loves a little magic, this unforgettable afternoon performance promises big visuals and even bigger smiles.
Curtis Reynolds
Monday, April 13
Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage.
Monday, April 13, Curtis Reynolds (Pop Soul), 6-8 p.m.
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