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Karrisa Gorham and Mark Mobley are rolling in for Waterfront Wednesday at the Bargeway on Aug. 21. We’ve rolled up all the gigs, events, art, movies and even magicians in this tight entertainment guide.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Waterfront Wednesday brings Sage at Bargeway tonight; Giggin' guide Gorge-wide

Modern folk artist Sage Christie is set to captivate with story songs at the Bargeway Pub’s Waterfront Wednesday. We’ve rolled up all the gigs, events, art, movies and even magicians in this tight entertainment guide.

Aug 6

Aug 6 Lance & Lea play Bargeway's Waterfront Wednesday; Gorge Giggin' Guide

Nashville singing duo Lance & Lea head for Waterfront Wednesday at the Bargeway on Aug. 7, and the Gorge is smoking with hot entertainment. Find it all here in the Gorge Giggin’ Guide.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Triple Threat: Zac Grooms Trio at Bargeway Friday; Gorge-wide Giggin' Guide

Zac Grooms, Bill Burke and Joe Smart bring their trio of energy and great music to the Bargeway on Friday. The entertainment bounty runneth over in this latest edition of all things entertaining.

Jul 25

Jul 25 Humane Society gets Cash'd Out at Bargeway; Giggin' Guide grows in August

Bargeway’s pulling for the dogs… and cats as they bring the Johnny Cash Tribute Band Cash’d Out on Saturday in a benefit for the Columbia Gorge Humane Society. And will Afroman’s Bid for President draw a crowd? Find out all about it in this super-sized gorge guide of all things entertaining.

Jul 19

Jul 19 Josh Day leads the way at Bargeway on Friday; Gorge Giggin' Guide

Fun’s on a full run at Bargeway with the Josh Day Band on Friday. Gorge Giggin’ Guide growing like Zucchini as Jim Drake brings us another catalog of all things awesome to do this week in The Gorge.

Jul 19

Jul 19 River Rockin' at Bargeway tonight, July 19: Gorge Entertainment Guide

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From the foothills of California’s Central Valley, The Josh Day Band combines modern country with timeless classic rock for an entertainment experience at The Bargeway Pub in The Dalles on Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m. Find all things entertaining in our gorge guide here.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Bargeway Chillin' with cool talent; Gigs heating up the funmometer gorge-wide

Bargeway Pub gets misty with its outdoor cooling and crazy chill talent as they welcome Olivia Harms to Waterfront Wednesday. She’s equal parts Texas, Bakersfield, and Nashville country. This guide breaks the funmometer this week as gigs heat up around the Gorge.

Jul 2

Jul 2 Bargeway lights a fuse on Huckleberry Road; Entertainment explodes in Gorge

Bargeway lights up Huckleberry Road this Fourth of July week; you might also audition for Steel Magnolias and become a famous actor, and Skyraker is in the Gorge as part of a triple rock bill at the Bingen Theater. It’s gonna be a Blast! Plus this week’s entertainment column has a new look!

Jun 25

Jun 25 Hell's Belles the rockingest all-girl AC/DC cover band Rocks for a Cause, June 28

Bargeway hosts United Way Benefit with Hell’s Belles - the rockingest all-girl AC/DC cover band you’ll ever hear will will rock for a cause on June 28 to raise money for United Way! Plus this week’s entertainment column has a new look!

Jun 20

Jun 20 Blurry Hands Carrell kicks off Solstice week at Bargeway; Summer Entertainment shining

Longest jam of the year as Solstice to turn its corner at Bargeway Pub with another lineup of great local artists. Jeff Carrell raises the tequila flag tonight, June 20. This entertainment guide is thicker than my skull and twice as full. Dig in here for arts, music, festivals, and unfettered turbulent transcendence.

Jun 19

Jun 19 Black in the Gorge's Juneteenth Celebration Draws 250 People

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Over 250 people attended Black in the Gorge’s (BIG) 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration at Jackson Park in Hood River on Sunday, June 16. The event featured food, fun, and performances from Boka Marimba Band, dance lessons from African Dance Instructor Ebenezer “Ne” Amartey, the Gorge Freedom Choir, and a DJ.

Jun 14

Jun 14 The Dalles Library Concert Series Features Folk Artist from Government Camp, OR

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Eric Kallio, performed a live outdoor concert at The Dalles Wasco County Library today June, 14 as a part of the library’s "Lunchtime Concerts on the Deck" series featuring different musicians every Friday in June from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Concert goers enjoyed Kallio’s original folk music and tacos from Tacos Tumbras on the deck.

Jun 12

Jun 12 Al Hare spicing up Tacos & Tequila at Bargeway; Gorge Gig Guide's got summer covered

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Giggin’ guide is a monster: Bargeway is rolling with another five days of live music with Al Hare tonight, June 13 for Tacos and Tequila. The Gorge is live with music, comedy, karaoke, and arts and entertainment. Take a deep breath and dive deep right here.

Jun 7

Jun 7 Schools out; Pool’s Open Daily in TD

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Northern Wasco County Aquatic Center will be open daily starting June 8th! The community is invited to come out and swim to celebrate the start of the summer season! More of a land lover than a swimmer? Northern Wasco County Parks & Recreation has plenty of other events planned for this summer!

Jun 5

Jun 5 Trent Beaver hits Bargeway tonight; June buggin' with festivals in Gorge

We’re starting out Impressive with Festival Announcements This Week! Besides Brews and Blues, Mosier and The Festival of Nations in Cascade Locks is kickin’ into gear! Wait, Pride Month is here - and an Ever Expanding list of All Things Music!

Jun 3

Jun 3 Free Kids Fishing Day Promises Family Fun at Spearfish Lake

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On Saturday, June 8, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Klickitat County Trout Unlimited will host a Kids Fishing Day event from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is beginner-friendly and open to the public free of charge.

May 30

May 30 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration is June 16th!

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Black in the Gorge will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Jackson Park from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 16, 2024! Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a day of reflection and celebration of African American freedom and achievements. The free community event will feature an afternoon filled with plenty of music, food, crafts, dancing, and fun with various activities and a community art project celebrating freedom, liberation, community spirit and the contributions of the Black community in the Columbia Gorge.

May 29

May 29 'Tis the Jam season: Guitars don't go in jars! Rich & Blonde spill at Bargeway