The opening night street celebration on Aug. 22 will feature live music by Los Renegados, a performance by local Hispanic Dancing Horses, food vendors serving tamales and empanadas, wine from Tierra De Lobos, cultural booths and children’s activities.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium is hosting WagonCon, a gaming convention that brings together enthusiasts from around the Columbia Gorge region. The event runs from Friday through Sunday, providing a diverse array of gaming activities and vendor opportunities.

Games abound in this week’s round-up of local social events, music offerings and local shows. Scrabble, pool and poker options sit along side productions such as Dancing with the Gorge Stars at The Dalles High School Auditorium or “Ripchord” at the Bingen Theater.