Jiu Jitsu and Adventure Camp Oregon
2026-06-11 21:00 - 2026-06-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 3721 Klindt Dr., The Dalles, OR, United States, Oregon 97058, 3721 Klindt Dr., The Dalles, OR, United States, Oregon 97058
Here’s a story you can be a part of…
In the heart of the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge, a curious gathering took place that would have tickled the fancy of any adventurous soul. Thirty brave individuals, each with a heart full of hope and a Gi tucked under their arm, embarked on a peculiar journey into the art of jiu jitsu.
Now, this wasn’t just any ordinary affair. These folks hailed from all corners of the country, each carrying with them tales as varied as the colors of a sunset. Some were on a quest to polish their Gi and NoGi techniques, while others sought that elusive mental fortitude. Yet, their hearts beat as one with the same fervor for jiu jitsu and adventure.
Under the tutelage of wise, and one old, instructors who could weave defense and offense as seamlessly as a river carves its path through the land, the camp unfolded. Each day dawned with the sun coaxing them into yoga, a ritual that bent their bodies and minds toward flow and flexibility. On the mats, they danced a dance of precision and power, growing with each roll.
But, dear reader, this tale is not solely about the physical. No, it delved deeper into the caverns of the mind with an Athlete’s Mindset Class, where participants unlocked the vaults of their inner strength. It was a journey of discovery where mind and body wove a harmonious tapestry.
Amidst the grandeur of The Gorge, not a moment was wasted. They hiked, paddled, and biked, forging bonds as strong as the currents of the mighty river. By evening’s glow, camaraderie blossomed as stories were swapped with the evening sustenance, each tale weaving a thread of belonging and a newfound admiration for their craft.
As the final day unfolded like the closing chapter of a well-worn book, the participants paused to reflect. They departed with sharpened skills, newfound friendships, and an enriched understanding of jiu jitsu. The Gorge, in all its splendor, was more than a backdrop—it was a catalyst for their transformation.
So, if you find yourself yearning for adventure and growth, know that the camp offers a path. The Columbia River Gorge stands ready to welcome those who dare to embrace its wonders. Secure your place, and let your own tale begin.
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Gorge Pride Festival 2026
2026-06-13 15:00 - 2026-06-14 18:00 | Skamania County Fair Grounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Skamania Pride, White Salmon Pride, and the Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance have joined forces to create something even bigger and better this year: the first Columbia Gorge Pride Festival!
On Saturday, June 13th we will have free dinner, live piano music, two bands and the Hood River Burlesque. Sunday, June 14th we open at 8 am with breakfast, and later have speeches, a parade, lunch, and an all-day market with a variety of vendors.
Event takes place at the Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. You can find more details about the event, and signup forms for volunteers, vendors, parade entries, and sponsors on our website at skamaniapride.org

Sunday Serenade: Galen Clark Organ Trio at Trout Lake Hall
2026-06-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Sunday, June 14th, 2026
$20 Advance // $25 Day Of Show11:30am Doors / 12:30pm ShowAll Ages*Limited Tickets*
Sunday Serenade is Trout Lake Hall’s new brunch music series. Each Sunday features an intimate, two-hour live set dedicated to a single style—jazz, Americana, groovy indie, country, folk—paired with delicious, chef-crafted brunch. With limited tickets and cozy seating, it’s a relaxed, up-close experience—perfect for lingering over food and gentle Sunday tunes. Come in for a real Sunday Funday!
GALEN CLARK ORGAN TRIO
The Galen Clark Organ Trio brings a genre-bending approach to the classic organ trio instrumentation, exploring entropic soundscapes, psychedelic funk and groove heavy electronic tinged jazz. The trio features Peter Knudsen (Mono Neon, Ghost-note, greaterkind) on guitar and Casey Anderson (Curtis Salgado) on drums.
Galen Clark is a keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and educator based in Portland, OR. He leads the soul funk collective Outer Orbit and the genre bending group Trio Subtonic and he is 1/3 of the NW collaboration Patterns Fly with D’Vonne Lewis and Andy Coe. He has toured and collaborated with artists such as Anna Tivel, Sarah Clarke, Sleater-Kinney, A Love Electric, Jessica Lurrie, Nicole McCabe, Scott Pemberton and more.

Gorgeous Music Concert
2026-06-14 15:00 - 16:30 | United Methodist Church, 341 Main Ave, White Salmon, 98672
Come listen to some great classical, jazz and Broadway music presented by local musicians!

Gorgeous Music Events Spring and Fall Season
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | United Methodist Church, 341 Main Ave, White Salmon, 98672
Join us as our 2026 Season of Gorgeous Music Events begins. All concerts are held on the second Sunday of the month at 3:00pm at the United Methodist Church in White Salmon.

Alonzo Garbanzo and Moe Dixon reunited!
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | The Pines 1852, 415 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Yup, folks, it’s Moe & Gonzo, aka TWIN PEAKS, peekin’ at ya from the stage as they strum their citterns and warble their mellifluous motets. Well, more or less.

Jazz Under the Hood: The Jazz Collective Big Band
2026-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Gorge Toyota
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association: The Jazz Collective Big Band Takes Over the Toyota Showroom Floor
20th Anniversary Season
Jazz Under the Hood
Jazz Collective Big Band
Sunday, June 14, 7pm
Columbia Gorge Toyota, The Dalles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jazz Under the Hood: The Jazz Collective Big Band Takes Over the Toyota Showroom Floor
A free one-night-only big band concert and dance event in The Dalles — classic cars, classic jazz, no cover charge
THE DALLES, OR — On Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM, the Jazz Collective Big Band will transform the Columbia Gorge Toyota showroom into a swinging concert hall and dance floor for Jazz Under the Hood: Dance & Concert with the Jazz Collective.
For one night, polished chrome meets polished brass. The 17-piece big band will perform a full set of American songbook classics and Latin jazz standards — including Duke Ellington’s Take the A Train and Caravan, Glenn Miller’s In the Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, New York, New York, Brazil, Mambo Caliente, and the Count Basie classic Moten Swing — performed right on the showroom floor surrounded by new Toyotas and Hondas.
Whether you come to dance, listen, or just soak up the energy, there’s room for all of it. Bring a partner. Bring the kids. Bring a friend who hasn’t heard a live big band in years.
Event Details

What: Jazz Under the Hood — Big Band Concert & Dance
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Where: Columbia Gorge Toyota Showroom, 1900 W. 6th Street, The Dalles, OR
Cost: Free admission
Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=289941

Seating is limited. Free tickets are required and available now at the link above. For more information about the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association and its upcoming events, please visit www.gorgeorchestra.org.
About the Jazz Collective The Jazz Collective is a Columbia Gorge–based big band performing the standards that built American music — from Ellington and Basie to Latin and contemporary big band arrangements.
About the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA):
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and presenting musical performances of the highest quality in the Columbia River Gorge region. With a commitment to artistic excellence and education, CGOA brings the joy of music to audiences of all ages. With ensembles including the Gorge Sinfonietta, Voci Community Choir, Jazz Collective Big Band, and Stages Musical Theatre, CGOA makes all kinds of music with and for all kinds of people in the Gorge community.
Media Contact: Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
Email:info@gorgeorchestra.org Website: https://www.gorgeorchestra.org

Jazz Under the Hood
2026-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Gorge Toyota
On Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM, the Jazz Collective Big Band will transform the Columbia Gorge Toyota showroom into a swinging concert hall and dance floor for Jazz Under the Hood: Dance & Concert with the Jazz Collective.
For one night, polished chrome meets polished brass. The 17-piece big band will perform a full set of American songbook classics and Latin jazz standards — including Duke Ellington’s Take the A Train and Caravan, Glenn Miller’s In the Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, New York, New York, Brazil, Mambo Caliente, and the Count Basie classic Moten Swing — performed right on the showroom floor surrounded by new Toyotas.
Whether you come to dance, listen, or just soak up the energy, there’s room for all of it. Bring a partner. Bring the kids. Bring a friend who hasn’t heard a live big band in years.
Event Details
What: Jazz Under the Hood — Big Band Concert & Dance
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Where: Columbia Gorge Toyota Showroom, 1900 W. 6th Street, The Dalles, OR
Cost: Free admission
Free tickets: gorgeorchestra.org
Seating is limited. Free tickets are required and available now at the link above. For more information about the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association and its upcoming events, please visit www.gorgeorchestra.org.
About the Jazz Collective The Jazz Collective is a Columbia Gorge–based big band performing the standards that built American music — from Ellington and Basie to Latin and contemporary big band arrangements.
About the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA):
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and presenting musical performances of the highest quality in the Columbia River Gorge region. With a commitment to artistic excellence and education, CGOA brings the joy of music to audiences of all ages. With ensembles including the Gorge Sinfonietta, Voci Community Choir, Jazz Collective Big Band, and Stages Musical Theatre, CGOA makes all kinds of music with and for all kinds of people in the Gorge community.

Watercolor Basics: Fish of the Columbia Gorge
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Come learn the basics of painting Fish! Black Outlines will be provided so you can focus on rendering the color and texture of these great river swimmers. Instructor Marcelle Kriebel will cover how to blend colors, and incorporate reflection marks in our paintings, and offering the illusion of wet surfaces. All levels are welcome.
Materials are provided.
Date: Tuesday June 16th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 14+
Cost: $60
Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom 208 4th st, Hood River
If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email or phone is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.
Students will receive a confirmation email of the purchase of the class. And 3 days prior to the class they will receive a reminder email. Please keep a look out for these emails.

Family Storytime
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Goldendale Community Library, 131 W Burgen St, Goldendale, WA, United States, Washington 98620
Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.
For ages 0–5
Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas con sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1580354089702738/?event_time_id=1580354093036071

The Lobbyists Live
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:30 | The Lightwell Hotel & Spa, 201 Cascade Ave, Hood River, 97031
The Lobbyists live at Lightwell: The Lobbyists deliver the finest in instrumental Swing, Jazz, and Blues, featuring three of Hood River’s most exceptional musicians at The Lightwell.

Tim Ortlieb is a rare gem – a drummer who listens as deeply as he plays. Ronnie Ontiveros brings his infectious joy and masterful command of the upright bass.
Leading the trio, Ben Bonham draws from his rich experience both locally and in the UK, captivating audiences as a guitarist, songwriter, and entertainer.
The Lobbyists play with effortless style, deep musicality, and an undeniable passion for their craft, creating a sound that’s as refined as it is exhilarating.

Garbanzo, staving off mass extinction
2026-06-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Hood Crest Winery, 1900 Orchard Rd., Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
And all by himself at that. Ha! Fat chance. Anyway, put on yer mass-extinction shoes, people, and let’s get down to it! As Peggy Lee didn’t quite say, “is that all there is to mass extinction? Then let’s go dance our booties off.”

Sip and Sound Thursdays w/ Womens Open Mic
2026-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Mt Hood Winery
Sip & Sound Thursdays at Mt. Hood Winery | Every Thursday in June from 4–6pmLive music, great wine, and amazing views—just show up and enjoy 🎶

All Jazz Considered
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Phelps Creek Tasting Room, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River
Locally-grown, free-range, jazz musicians gather at Phelps Tasting Room every Thursday to serve up a flight of jazz tunes in every genre. Good food and wine too.

Drew Martin / St Yuma / Lilly Miller at Trout Lake Hall
2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
$15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
DREW MARTINSeattle-based and one-of-a-kind, Drew Martin blends Hawaiian slack key roots with poetic storytelling, earning him the nickname “Maui’s answer to Bob Dylan.” Originally from Maui, Hawai‘i, his sound weaves together folk, blues, and traditional Hawaiian influences into something both timeless and distinctly his own. A multi-instrumentalist, Drew brings songs to life with 12-string guitar, harmonica, and ukulele, creating warm, transportive performances that feel deeply connected to place. Inspired by nature and his home in the West Maui mountains, his music carries the spirit of the islands while resonating far beyond them.
ST. YUMAFollowing the intimate grief of 2024’s “Country Sleight of Hand”, Stevan Alva returns as St. Yuma with “Trout Man”—a bold leap into surreal, theatrical storytelling. Where his last album mourned in hushed tones, Trout Man revels in the strange and sacred, casting sadness as a cast of characters: a self-loathing trout, a walrus named Alone, and an after-hours Mr. Rogers all circling the same emotional drain.
Blending folk, lounge, and experimental pop, the album plays like a dream-laced stage show—part confession, part hallucination. Horns chuckle, pianos drift through underwater scenes, and every track feels like eavesdropping on someone else’s dream only to recognize yourself inside it.
Trout Man doesn’t ask for understanding—it invites you to sit with it, to feel weird, to feel deeply. It’s an AA meeting for melancholics, where blueberry pie and smooth cigarettes stand in for the soft ache we keep returning to.
LILLY MILLERLilly Miller is a singer-songwriter whose candid, cathartic folk songs draw listeners in and reward close attention. Raised in Iowa, she began performing after relocating to Seattle, Washington in 2022, quickly finding her footing in the city’s music scene. She has since toured in support of artists like Damien Jurado, Olivia Barton, and Racoma.
Her debut record, After, now (2025), expands her acoustic foundation with exploratory textures and lush, atmospheric soundscapes. Her forthcoming release, Did Something in Me Break (2026)—a split with Damien Jurado—reimagines many of her earlier songs in a warm, live setting, offering a more intimate and immediate take on her work.

Piano Summit presented by The CGOA
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center, 3000 Wyeast Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
20th Anniversary Season
Piano Summit
Gorge Sinfonietta with Kathryn Apland and Mitchell Jett Spencer, soloists
Thursday and Saturday, June 18 and 20 at 7 PM, Sunday June 21 at 2 PM
Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center
Over the past twenty years, the Gorge Sinfonietta has presented hundreds of concerts featuring a wide spectrum of music, from beloved classics to exciting new compositions. Two of the most memorable concerts featured Kathryn Apland playing the Grieg Piano Concerto, and Mitchell Jett Spencer performing Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. For its final concert of the 2025-26 Season, the Sinfonietta has invited both soloists to return in a concert called “Piano Summit.”
Conductor Mark Steighner said that the concert’s title has two meanings. “In the world of geopolitics or business, a summit brings together talented people to share ideas. But of course the other meaning is the apex, the top of the mountain. This music is the absolute summit of late 19th century Romanticism and piano virtuosity.”
Steighner said that having two piano concertos on one program is pretty rare, and something the Sinfonietta has never done. Mitchell Jett Spencer will be performing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, which takes the listener on a complex, dazzling musical journey that’s filled with romance, drama and humor.
Kathryn Apland will perform Franz Liszt’s Totentanz, which is also a theme and variations, but based on an ancient Gregorian chant melody, the Dies Irae, or “Day of Anger.” Totentanz is one of the composer’s most dramatic, progressive and genuinely surprising works. In many ways it foreshadows later 20th century composers like Bartok.”
Steighner said, “I am in awe of both Kathy and Mitch’s technical skills, their deep musical understanding and their willingness to take on these incredibly difficult challenges. I guarantee audiences will be impressed.”
The program will be rounded out by Johannes Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture and an excerpt from Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony.
“Mahler is one of my absolute favorite composers,” Steighner said. “I’ve been listening to his music since I was in high school or before. The Sinfonietta has never played any music by Mahler because it’s too big, usually requiring an immense orchestra. But I couldn’t step away from the podium without doing at least a little bit.”
The Piano Summit concerts will be Steighner’s last performance with the orchestra. He will be retiring after founding CGOA and its ensembles twenty years ago. Steighner’s replacement will be Lars Campbell, recently hired after an exhaustive search. Campbell is the longtime director of the Clackamas Community College Wind Ensemble and a professional trombonist, having performed with the Oregon Symphony and Seattle Symphony.
“Lars will helm the Sinfonietta for an exciting new chapter in its development,” Steighner said. “I’m pleased he was willing and able to join us.”
The recent performances of Roads Not Taken were entirely sold out, so Steighner urges audiences to buy tickets well in advance. The concerts will be Thursday, June 18 and Saturday, June 20 at 7 PM, and Sunday, June 21 at 2 PM. Concerts will be at the Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center at 3000 Wy’east Rd in Odell. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. Adults $25; CGOA members $20; students/youth FREE (HS & college students show ID at the door). Also, $5 tickets are available at the door for SNAP card holders through the Arts for All program.
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and presenting musical performances of the highest quality in the Columbia River Gorge region. With a commitment to artistic excellence and education, CGOA brings the joy of music to audiences of all ages.

GOH at Hood River Double Mountain
2026-06-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery
Goh Kurosawa, the “Musical Wakonyosai” or Bicultural Music Samurai, is a composer-guitarist-singer recognized for his “Lovetap” technique, percussive elements, heartfelt singing, as well as infusing fingerpicking and flamenco with electric guitar pedals. Based in California and travelling the world from Japan, his original genre blends world music, jazz, folk, rock, and even classical. Guided by the audience’s energy and Honey Beast his acoustic guitar, Goh’s performances deliver emotionally expressive experiences that captivate listeners worldwide.

B.I.G. 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-19 15:00 - 20:00 | Jackson Park, May St & 13th St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Black In The Gorge presents our 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration! Every June 19th, we commemorate the abolition of slavery and honor Black freedom, resistance, and resilience. This Juneteenth is no different! So come eat, dance, and celebrate Black culture in the gorge with us!
Highlights Music from Portland’s Queen of Soul, Larhonda Steele; famous saxophonist Eldon T. Jones; Arturo Leyva; Gorge Freedom Choir; and Red Elk Spirit Drum. Spoken word from B.I.G. members, Marie-Louise and Eva. Featuring B.I.G.’s BIPOC Artisan Marketplace, a traditional cakewalk, raffle prizes, face painting, and plenty of kids’ activities!
THIS IS A FREE EVENT, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Rootstock Festival
2026-06-19 16:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00 | Daubenspeck Park, Bingen, WA, 98605, US
🎶 ROOTSTOCK FESTIVAL IS COMING! 🎶🌿
Join us for Rootstock Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of music, community, and deep roots 🌾
📅 June 19–21📍 Daubenspeck Park🎟️ Free Admission
🍹 Italian Sodas & Kabocha🎻 Live Country & Folk Music🧺 Local Vendors🎨 Kids Activities
✨ Enjoy three days of great music, delicious food, and meaningful community connection in a beautiful outdoor setting.
🌼 CALLING VENDORS & CREATORS 🌼
We’re now accepting applications for:
🍴 Food Vendors🧺 Artisan & Market Vendors🎶 Music Performers🛠️ Workshop Hosts🙌 Volunteers🩷 Sponsors
…and more!
👉 Apply or learn more:🌐 https://hiddengemeventsnmore.com/rootstock-festival-2026/
Interested in other ways to get involved? Visit the link above for additional opportunities.
🌱 Let’s grow something special together.Where community grows deep.

Air Dry Clay Trays and Displays
2026-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
If you’ve been curious about creating one of a kind handmade clay pieces, give air dry clay a try! Students in this class will create a tray and/or a wall display with instructor Lily Carey. She will guide students through the process of working with clay, creating slabs and attaching features to their pieces.
This is a two day class. Students will return to Tokki once their pieces are dry to paint and seal their masterpieces with acrylic paint and varnish. All materials provided.
Date: Fridays June 19th and June 26th
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Ages: 12+
Cost: $75
Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom 208 4th st, Hood River
If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email or phone is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.
Students will receive a confirmation email of the purchase of the class. And 3 days prior to the class they will receive a reminder email. Please keep a look out for these emails.

Speed Dating Night
2026-06-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Tierra de Lobos Winery, 111 2nd St, Suite 300, Hood River, OR
Calling all single ladies and gentlemen!
Join us for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection at our monthly Speed Dating Night at Tierra de Lobos Winery in Hood River.
🍷 Friday, June 19⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM👥 Age Group: 40-60 (age group will change monthly)
We’ll create a fun and relaxed speed dating experience with an equal number of men and women, giving everyone the opportunity to meet, make an impression, and see where the night leads.
Your $35 cover charge includes:• A glass of wine to break the ice• Small bites throughout the evening• A welcoming and comfortable atmosphere
Space is limited and reservations are required. Buy your ticket today!
Come sip, mingle, and maybe meet someone special. ❤️🍷

Joel Astley
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pines 1852, Oak Street 415, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
One Night Only!

BARN BURNER: Family Worship Center / Smoker Dad at Trout Lake Hall
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Friday, June 19th, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove.
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTERFamily Worship Center is a rock-and-soul commune born in Nashville, Tennessee and reborn in Portland, Oregon. Fronted by visionary songwriter and keyboardist Andy Krissberg, the group draws its name from a strange, cult-leaning text unearthed during a cross-country field recording journey.An omen they’ve since transformed into a full-blown, groove-powered spiritual revival.
Their debut EP Sunday A.M. (produced by Grammy-winner Eddie Spear) introduced a lineup of heavy hitters with ties to The Band, Ringo Starr, and Deer Tick. Their 2023 full-length Kicked Out of the Garden, recorded across Portland, Philly, and Ukraine with producer Cameron Spies, spent eight weeks on the NACC 200 and landed the band on NPR’s Live Wire Radio and multiple year-end best-of lists. With a sound rooted in 1970s swagger, Leon Russell-style piano gospel, Southern rock, and communal soul, Family Worship Center brings their own throwback gospel to the people – complete with horns, harmonies, and secular salvation. Troy Nelson of KEXP called them “truly the best live band I have seen in years,” while The Portland Mercury described their show as “taking your ass to church” -and that’s exactly what they intend to do.
SMOKER DAD“Rock ‘n’ roll, smoke a bowl.” That’s the motto of Seattle-based 6-piece Smoker Dad, which gives you an idea of what to expect (if the band name didn’t already). The cover photo of their self-titled debut album shows that they also have a tasteful sense of humor. More importantly though: Trevor Conway (vocals, guitar), Chris King (vocals, keys), Teagen Conway (guitar, vocals), Chris Costalupes (pedal steels, guitar, tambourine), Derek Luther (bass, vocals), and Adam Knowles (drums) know how to play Southern fried rock music. The ten songs here – nine originals, one cover (Ron Pederson’s Puget Sound) – are loud, fast, raucous and dirty, as it should be. Smoker Dad rocks hard, but always with a sense of melody – swinging guitar riffs and powerful vocals – that will make you dance like crazy. – Dennis Add to Wantlist

2026 Gorge Blues and Brews Festival
2026-06-19 18:00 - 2026-06-20 22:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, WA, 98610, United States
Featuring microbrews, wines and spirits from the Columbia Gorge region, local food and live blues music on 2 stages!

Gorge Getdown
2026-06-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Crush Cider Cafe, 1020 Wasco St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
The Gorge Getdown will be a boot-stomping, foot shuffling, two-stepping good time! Join us on Friday, June 19 at 6:30 for an hour two-step and line dance lesson followed by social dancing until closing time! Dances feature a variety of western and modern music.
Event is sliding scale $10-$15. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Film Series: Summer of Soul
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Granada Theater, 221 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Wines on Second and The Granada Theater present: Summer of Soul
This is the first in a monthly film series collaboration at the historic Theater.
Tickets are $10 or free to Wines on Second Wine Club members.

Upcoming Films
Jul 5th – Fistful of Dollars – 3pm
Aug 15th – Big Trouble in Little China – 7pm
Sept 12th – Ghostdog – 7pm
Oct 20th – Charade – 7pm
Nov 12th – Amelie -7pm
Dec 19th – White Christmas – 7pm

Gorge Blues and Brews Festival
2026-06-19 20:00 - 2026-06-20 22:00 | Skamania County Fair Grounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
The Gorge Blues and Brews Festival is very excited to present this year’s line-up, featuring several favorite WBS bands. The festival is Friday, June 19, 8pm to midnight, and Saturday, June 20, 2pm to 10pm. With two by side-side stages the music is continuous. Food trucks and beer, wine, and spirits from the Columbia Gorge region.
At $35 for a weekend pass (including a souvenir glass) there’s no better music festival deal anywhere!
Tickets and campsite reservations at:
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/9918/gorge-blues-and-brews

Hood River Twin Tunnels 15K!
2026-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 2680 historic Columbia river drive hood river Oregon 97031, 2680 historic Columbia river drive hood river Oregon 97031
Hey Chuggers! We’re heading back to Hood River to run the Twin Tunnels Trail! This will be a 9 mile run (4.5 each way, but feel free to turn back whenever you like). It is, by far, the most beautiful run that RGC does every summer. You won’t be disappointed! Afterwards, we’ll head into Hood River, grab some lunch at Pfriem and then check out the other wineries/taprooms that the city has to offer. Let’s make a day out of it!
We’ll meet in the parking lot across from Hindustani Restaurant (2680 Old Columbia River drive Hood River, OR) at 10:00 Am and then we’ll convoy to the trail head which is just a mile away. Please note: There is a $5.00 fee for trail head parking.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to post them and I’ll get back to you ASAP. I’m super excited for this event, I hope to see you all there! =)

Drawing with Graphite: Indenting, the pointed approach
2026-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
This focused class taught by artist Kim Ragsdale explores this useful technique to achieve, controlled indentation, or valley, on the surface of the paper.
– Instruction on indenting tools and when to use them
– Work on small projects of whiskers, eyelashes, foliage and stitches on clothing
All paper and supplies will be provided.
Date: Saturday June 20th
Time: 11am-1pm
Ages: 14+
Cost: $50
Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom 208 4th st, Hood River
If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email or phone is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.
Students will receive a confirmation email of the purchase of the class. And 3 days prior to the class they will receive a reminder email. Please keep a look out for these emails.

Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers at Gorge Blues & Brews
2026-06-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Gorge Blues and Brews Festival, Gorge Blues and Brews Festival
We’ll be opening up the festival with lively, funky blues.
