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Portland
Willamette Valley
Portland Events
JUNE
1
Portland Center Stage presents Clyde’s thru Jun 30.
The formerly incarcerated kitchen staff at Clyde’s navigate life on the outside and a tough-as-nails boss while on a quest to create the perfect sandwich. Deliciously heartwarming & funny.
Details pcs.org/clydes or 503 445 3700.
1
Oregon Renaissance Faire
at Clackamas Co Fairgrounds thru Jun 16.
1
Play in the Park Series
Saturdays noon-2 @ Director Park downtown. Grab the grandkids and enjoy the entertainment.
1
Monet to Matisse: French Moderns
at Portland Art Museum thru Sept. Details portlandartmusuem.org or 503 226 2811.
1
Spitfire Grill thru Jun 23
at Broadway Rose Theatre in Tigard. A musical tale of perseverance, grace, and friendship. Details broadwayrose.org or 503 620 5262.
1
Starlight Parade
at 8pm downtown. Televised on Fox12 Oregon. Details rosefestival.org.
1
Cooking Class and Winemaker Dinner
530-730 at Portland Cookshop. Tools, instruction & wine provided. Details/RSVP portlandcookshop.com.
1-4
ART Encore Festival
Dramatic 90-minute performances. Details boxoffice@artistsrep.org or 503 241 1278.
2
Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Chalie Sexton
at McMenamins Edgefield. Details mcmenamins.com or 503 669 8610.
5
Pints & Palettes: Watercolor Workshop
630-830 at Portland Cider Beaverton. Supplies provided; details amywikeillustration.com.
5
Rose Festival Junior Parade
1-3 in the Hollywood District. Details rosefestival.org.
6-7
Annual Spring Rose Show
4,000+ blooms at Lloyd Center. Today 1-7 tomorrow 11-5.
7
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
630-745 at World Forestry Center. Details worldforestry.org.
7
“A Dance with Death” Murder Mystery 7-930pm at Old Spaghetti Factory on Bancroft. Details murdermystery.com or 888 643 2583.
8
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show 6-830pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton downtown. Details thedinnerdetective.com.
8
Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races 8-5 at Waterfront Park.
8
Grand Floral Parade 10-noon.
Float viewing Saturday 3-9, Sun 11-4. Details rosefestival.com.
15
Shawn Mullins
8pm @ the Aladdin. Details Aladdin-theater.com.
15
Clackamas Cove Cruise Swim
in Oregon City. Open water swimming event attracting beginner to seasoned swimmers from across the region. Details clackamascoveswim.com.
18
Girl From The North Country
at Keller Auditorium thru Jun 23. Details portland5.com or 503 248 4335.
21
Zoo Nights Fridays thru August.
Music, food carts, activities & twilight animal tours. Tonight: Garcia Birthday Band. Details oregonzoo.org.
21
Pride at the Museum
6-10pm at OMSI. Pride-inspired demos, Drag performances, music. Details omsi.edu
or 503 797 4000.
22
Brewfest at McMenamins
Details mcmenamins.com or 503 669 8610.
23
Milk Carton Boat Races 11am
at the Westmoreland Casting Pond.
23
Rose City Pride Band Wind Symphony
GAY-LA 3-5 at Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. Silent auction in the lobby. Details
thereser.org or 971 501 7722.
25
Lisa Loeb
8p @ Mississippi Studios. Details Mississippi.com or 503 288 3895.
29
Bach: Ascension Oratorio
3pm at Mt Angel Abbey & Seminary. Details mountangelabbey.org or
503 845 3030.
29
Midsummer Celebration
5-8pm at Brooks Winery in Amity. Small bites by 5 Michelin-starred chefs. Details brookswine.com or 503 435 1278.
29
Adam Ray’s Dr. Phil Live
8pm at Aladdin Theater. Details Aladdin-theater.com or 503 234 9694.
JULY
4
Waterfront Blues Fest
11am-1030pm daily thru July 7 at Waterfront Park. Details waterfrontbluesfest.com.
10
Ziggy Marley
at McMenamins Edgefield. Details mcmenamins.com.
16
Company – The Musical
730pm at Keller Auditorium. Details Portland5.com or 503 248 4335.
19
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival thru July 21.
Details jazzoregon.org.
20
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival & Parade
Noon-8 Sat, 1130-6 Sun at Waterfront Park. Details portlandpride.org.
20
Hootie & The Blowfish
7pm at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield WA. rvinnstyleresortsamp.com.
20
ThriftCon Portland
@ Expo Center 9-5 Sat & Sun.
Willamette Valley events
JUNE
1
Monroe | Goat Yoga& Wine Happy Hour
4-530 at No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary. Part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part BEAUTIFUL views. Disconnect from stress, illness, or depression and focus on happy vibes. Details 888 992 4628.
2
Eugene | Summer Sunday
Raptor Series 845-10am. Private Morning Tours at Cascades Raptor Center. Meet owls, eagles, falcons, and more before the center opens to the public. Small group tour features the personal and natural history of these birds. RSVP required: 541 485 1320.
2-16
Salem | Square Foot Art Show
At The Art Dept. Community art show for Mid-Willamette Valley artists. Show Reception June 6.
3
Eugene | Death Café
630-830pm at Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. Not grief support or counseling, Death Cafes aim to increase awareness of death toward helping people make the most of life. Details 541 484 0808.
4 – JUL 2
Eugene | Qigong w/ Nate
530-630pm Tuesdays at Emerald Park Pavilion. Qigong (“Chee-gong”) can
reduce stress and anxiety, improve balance, & boost energy.
7-29
Salem | Boy Gets Girl
At Pentacle Theatre. Theresa is a successful reporter; Tony is attractive and funny. After 2 dates Theresa isn’t interested, but Tony feels otherwise. His initial persistence becomes terrifying,
Theresa fights to save herself. Details pentacletheatre.org or 503 485 4300.
8
Eugene | An Evening for Ukraine: Benefit Concert & Fundraiser
with Inna Kovtun 7pm at The Hybrid. An evening of music & culture supporting humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine. Details 336 549 0595.
8
Monmouth | Makaha Sons
730 at Rice Auditorium. This premiere Hawaiian musical group is rich with beautiful arrangements & harmonies, comical stories, and fun antics. Free pre-concert talk at 3pm. Details 503 838 8333.
14
Eugene | Flag Day Display
10-5 at Alton Baker Park. A beautiful, educational program created by local
historian & retired teacher Ray Brown.
15
Eugene | E-Bike Expo
11-3 at Campbell Community Center. Test-ride electric bikes from local shops, learn about e-bike safety & laws, and enjoy music, food, and free bike tune-ups. Details 541 682 5318.
15
Corvallis | Gods & Goddesses
730 at Magestic Theatre. With talents performers from Majestic Aerial Arts glide on air as though blessed by the god of flight, Hermes. Details majestic.org.
16
Silverton | Strawberry Festival
11-5 at Coolidge-McClaine City Park. A Father’s Day tradition since 1951. Kids under 2 and folks 80 & better free.
20
Salem | Epic Queen: Tribute to Queen
8pm at Elsinore Theatre. Favorite hits + occasional deep cuts. Details elsinoretheatre.org or 503 375 3574.
21
Salem | Sip & Stroll
4-8pm downtown. Complimentary artisan cheeses at each stop. Proceeds support
Garten program, serving people with disabilities.
21
Springfield | Oregon River Runners Freeloader Friday
10am-4pm at Oregon WaterShed. First come, first serve shuttle from the float shop to a spectacular Oregon kayaking destination based on group experience & skill. BYO or rent equipment. RSVP 48 hrs in advance. Details oregonriverrunners.com or 541-505-8421.
22 – 23
Woodburn | Family-friendly weekend
Noon-9 Sat / noon-6 Sunday. Live entertainment, local vendors & food off N. 1st between Garfield & Hayes.
29
Eugene | Adult Learn2Ride
10-2 at Campbell Center. Explore options to get back on the bike trail. Hands-on learning, helmet fittings & safety checks. Bikes & helmets available or bring your own. RSVP encouraged: 877-926-8300.
29
Salem | World Beat Festival
At Riverfront Park. Celebrate the food, music, dance, and traditions of over 70 nations
This year honors Ukraine.
JULY
4
Fun on the 4th
Music, food, entertainment & more
July 3-5 at Riverview Park in Independence,
July 4 and the State Fairgrounds in Salem.
7
Eugene | Native American Arts & Crafts Market
10-4 first Sundays at Farmers Market Pavilion. 20+ artists & crafters from diverse Tribal Nations. Authentic jewelry, beadwork, t-shirts, fine art, crafts, and clothing.
14
Albany | Springhill North Albany Car Show & Cruise-in at Bryant Park.
Swap Meets, Drag Races, Poker Runs, Road Races, Mud Bogs and Auto Auctions
and more.
20
Eugene | Blueberry Festival Blues & Brews
10-6 at Adkins Farm. U-pick berries, live music, entertainment, food & beverages. Also, local vendors, games, face painting & more. Proceeds support CASA, which provides a voice for foster kids. Free. Details 541 953 4872.
27 – AUG 3
Salem | Great Oregon Steam-Up
7-6 at Powerland Heritage Park. Colossal steam-powered machines come alive,telling the tales of Oregon’s rich industrial past. Highlights include train & trolley rides, a parade, steam sawmilling, tractor pulls, machinery demos. Also, blacksmithing, models, exhibits, music & food. 2nd weekend honors & offers free admission to servicemen & women with military ID. Details 503 393 2424.
27
Stayton | Santiam SummerFest Downtown. Live entertainment, food & vendor booths, and Big Boys’ Toys (vehicles and machinery). Details 503 769 3464.