Louis Pain, Chic Preston & Tim Ortlieb!
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Phelps Creek Tasting Room, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River
Saturday night music continues at Phelps Creek with this week’s special guest Northwest Hammond B3 Organ master Louis “King Louie” Pain. Louis will join with Chic Preston on guitar and voice and Tim Ortlieb on drums. Jazz, funk, R&B and soul will comprise the musical menu. Award-winning Phelps Creek wines and a light food menu completes the picture.

Book of Days
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR, 97031-1724, United States
Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm | Sundays at 2pm | May 8–23
In the heart of a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch has landed the role of a lifetime: Joan of Arc in the local community theater’s production of Saint Joan. But when her employer, the powerful owner of the town’s cheese factory, is killed in what everyone calls a hunting accident, Ruth can’t shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong.

As she digs deeper, she finds a community more comfortable with comfortable lies than with dangerous truth. Neighbors close ranks. Secrets multiply. And Ruth, like the saint she’s been cast to play, must decide how far she’s willing to go for what she knows is right.

Winner of the American Theater Critics Association Award for Best New Play, Book of Days is Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson at the height of his powers. a razor-sharp, deeply American thriller that weaves murder mystery, community drama, and moral reckoning into a single unforgettable evening.

“Wilson sees the world clearly and represents it without grudge-bearing or edulcoration, and keeps the play moving forward with unflagging vivacity in plot and subplots alike.” — John Simon, New York Magazine

“A wonderfully executed black comedy that burrows slowly beneath the cherry surface of contemporary American small-town life, and down into the darker impulses that underpin it. You don’t know whether to laugh or be appalled by much of what you see, so you laugh and are appalled.” — Alistair Highet, Hartford Advocate

“A significant addition to the Lanford Wilson canon… combines Wilson’s signature character-based whimsy with an atypically strong narrative and politically charged underpinnings.” — Chris Jones, Variety

“Lively storytelling by one of our best playwrights.” — Lawrence DeVine, Detroit Free Press
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Willy & Nelson Band
2026-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Rd., The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Join the Willy & Nelson Band this Saturday, May 16th, at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles, OR, from 6-9 PM. We’ll be playing our great tunes on the big outdoor stage (weather permitting, otherwise inside!). Enjoy great food, atmosphere, and plenty of music to sing and dance to. Come join us for a fun evening!

Bar Jay Bar / Richard Gans
2026-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
BAR JAY BAR
Bar Jay Bar (Joey Berglund) is an adventurous touring neotraditional country, roots, and Americana musician and songwriter based between Sheridan, WY, and California. Known for high-energy live shows featuring fiddle-sawing, original tunes, and outlaw country vibes, he often performs with a trio, featuring instruments like guitar, fiddle, and upright bass.
RICHARD GANS
“Gans carries on the torch of the great prophets of the American Highway, transforming two lanes and open country into the mythic realm where the soul seeks all the salvation a rumbling engine can offer. Townes Van Zandt spent his later years singing Bruce Springsteen’s Racing in the Streets – Gans worships at the same altars with an honest voice that speaks to the hardships of life and gives voice to the patient faith that is required to make the long journey back to the place that you really wanted to go.”– Charlie Marks, Honey Baby Records

Jazz Piano
2026-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lightwell Hotel & Spa, 201 Cascade Ave, Hood River, 97031
Stop in to enjoy live jazz piano in the lobby of the Lightwell Hotel. Darryl Frank plays ballads and jazzy pop covers every Saturday this month from 4-6pm. The acoustics from their 100 year old piano are something to be heard. Enjoy food and beverage at the bar while taking in the sounds. No cover, tips appreciated.

Fruit Loops Film Festival
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Hood River Middle School Auditorium, 1602 May St., Hood River, 97031
We are excited to host our first ever film festival! We know the creativity in our community is overflowing and the HRMS auditorium is a great place to share short films with everyone! Our upper level programs are creating short films and we are inviting anyone else to submit too. Here is the link for info about submissions :)
Films chosen for this event will be suitable for all ages. We are filtering out anything with adult language, excessive violence, or scary themes.
Under 2 is free if they will be sitting on your lap or not occupying a seat :) They don’t need a ticket.
If the price of admission is out of reach for you or your family, please reach out. We’re planning to use money from this event towards our scholarships but don’t want to prevent anyone from being able to attend.
HRMS PTO will be selling snacks as a fundraiser during the event.
We can’t wait!

Natural Ink Making
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:30 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Discover the art and science of creating your own inks from the natural world around us in this hands-on workshop led by Molly Holmlund. Using foraged materials such as plants, mushrooms, and minerals, you will explore how color can be extracted, modified, and transformed into beautiful, usable inks. This class is an invitation to experiment with natural materials while learning foundational ink making techniques.
Date: Saturday May 16th
Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Ages: 16+
Cost: $65
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.

Skamania Sip and Stroll
2026-05-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Stevenson, 167 NW Second Street, Stevenson, 98648
Skamania Sip N’ Stroll pairs local shops and restaurants with craft beverage makers for fun-filled afternoon strolling through downtown Stevenson to shop and sip beer, wine, mead, and whiskey! Enjoy sales, live music & more! Must be 21+ to participate.

Read and Grow 🌻 Garden Discovery Workshop for Kids & Families!
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Hood River Public Library, Hood River Public Library
Come join us May 16th for Read and Grow – the hands on, Garden Discovery Workshop for Kids & Families!

This free gathering welcomes those interested in sparking their family’s curiosity and joy around gardening. With free-flowing interactive stations, a cozy book corner and sensory exploration tables, each participant can learn about seed planting, vegetable gardening, wildflowers and explore the magic of soil!

Read and Grow May 16th
11 am to 1 pm
Hood River Library Reading Room

Wasco County Children's Fair 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Dalles City Park
Child Care Partners invites you to UNPLUG & PLAY! This is a FREE community event for children and families! Come and have fun with your children as you visit various booths with fun activities and goodies for children to take home. Local resources and programs will have a booth with information to share about resources, services and healthy and safe practices for children and families. There will be PRIZES raffled from community businesses, all families are eligible to participate at no cost. Entertainment and some free snacks will be available as well.

Stevenson to Carson Ridge Run 10 Mile Run/Walk
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Skamania Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Southwest Rock Creek Drive 710, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
The Columbia Gorge Running Club invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to embark on the 17th annual Ridge Run 10-Miler. This point-to-point race goes up and over the scenic ridge between the towns of Carson and Stevenson, WA.
It’s a stout climb in both directions – so much so that Backwoods Brewing (in Carson) named a delicious oatmeal stout after this event.
Where:
The 2026 event starts at the Fairgrounds in Stevenson and ends at Backwoods Brewing in Carson. This is a point-to-point race, so you can either park at the Backwoods Cabins in Carson and carpool to the start in Stevenson, or find a ride back to the start after finishing.
There is not a shuttle to the start (or finish), so you will need to coordinate your own ride. It is highly recommended that you meet in Stevenson at 8am and carpool from there to the start.
Carpool details:
If you want to catch a ride to the start, meet at the Carson Cabins off Wind River Hwy in Carson at 8am.
It takes at least 15 minutes to drive from there to the start point in Carson.
Race bib pick-up will be at the Exhibit Hall at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson – be sure to be checked in before the race starts at 9am.
If you bring a labeled bag, we can shuttle it to the finish for you.
Cost is $30 (increases to $40 on May 12)
CGRC members save $10
Not a CGRC member yet? Go to https://runsignup.com/Club/WA/Stevenson/ColumbiaGorgeRunningClub
Course map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3181286278065566412
Race starts at 9am. Arrive at the start area before 9am to pick up your race bib. We will have restrooms open at the fairgrounds, and we will have bibs available for pick up starting at 7:30am.

Business Small Quantity Generator
2026-05-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Stevenson Transfer Station, Stevenson Transfer Station
PUBLIC NOTICE
Business Small Quantity Generator and FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
“NO TIRES ACCEPTED”
Skamania County Public Works is sponsoring a Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste collection event (pre-scheduled) and a FREE Household Hazardous Waste collection event for residents. The collection event will be held at the Stevenson Transfer Station in Stevenson on Saturday MAY 16th 2026.
•The FREE Household Hazardous Waste collection event will operate from 10:00am to 2:00pm sharp (No containers over 5 gallons)
•The Business Small Quantity Generator collection event will operate Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and is by appointment only. For further information, appointment time or disposal pricing, please call Clean Harbors Environmental Services at (971) 401-0367.
At these Small Quantity Generator and Household Hazardous Waste collection events, county businesses and residents will be able to drop off all hazardous waste, with restrictions. The wastes that are NOT accepted are: NO CONTAINER OVER 5 GALLONS , ASBESTOS, EXPLOSIVE, RADIOACTIVE, OR BIOLOGICAL.
Examples of Household Hazardous Wastes that WILL be accepted include:
Paints, Solvents, Gasoline, Flammable Liquids, Poisons, Corrosives, Herbicides, Insecticides, Pool Chemicals, Aerosols, household cleaners, Batteries, Antifreeze and Oil. Nothing over 5 gallons.
If you have any questions about this event, please call the Skamania County Solid Waste Division at 509-427-3926

Pancakes & Rally Cars
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Goldendale American Legion, Goldendale American Legion
What’s better than pancakes and rally cars?!
Goldendale American Legion Pancake breakfast Saturday May 16 starts at 7am and goes to 10am. They will have pancakes, eggs, breakfast meat, fruit, toast, potatoes, coffee/juice all for just $15! All proceeds go to the Goldendale American Legion.
Then just a block away come see our rally car show from 8-10:00am which is free!

The Gorge Dating Show: A Live Audience Game Show Solving the Gorge Dating Problem
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Ruins Events, 13 Railroad St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Come watch (OR participate in) a live game show around dating in the Gorge!
The Gorge Dating Show is a weird-but-fun event series for romantics, realists, “I’m in love with my kayak” people and everyone in between.
Whether you’re looking for sparks, sidekicks, or just a good story to tell, we’re here to make meeting people a little less awkward and a lot more fun for everyone involved.
TICKETS: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/9935
This interactive show features:
– a Catch of the Day: an eligible Gorge resident open to taking a date with a stranger
– 3 “bait” contestants who hope to woo the Catch of the Day from the other side of a curtain
– elements for audience members to signal whether they’re open to dating, happily chained down, “it’s complicated, ask me about it” and more
– a curated date for the winning couple (and they’ll update us on how it goes)
and more hilarious moments that will make you stop complaining about dating in the Gorge once and for all.
🔥 CALLING ALL SINGLES! 🔥 Ready to find love (or lust) in the most entertaining way possible?
Apply (or tell your friends to apply) to be a contestant here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1kxBwJCAlbPEV04sVr6SLrZG2W5Gig4Wxm4ze9oOkUqYVjA/viewform

🎶 Lori Nelson: A Musical Tribute w/ Funky Cranium 🧠 🎸🥁💃
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Hood River Elks Lodge #1507
Live sets + her favorite songsMay 15 • 7–10 PMDress in sequins ✨

Album Release: Susurrus Station w/ Lake Laconic
2026-05-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Wines on Second, 316 E. 2nd Street, The Dalles, 97058
Join us for a live performance from Susurrus Station as they celebrate the release of their album Mythomania!
Lake Laconic will open.

A Taste of Ireland - The Dalles, OR SOLD OUT
2026-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | The Dalles Civic Auditorium, East 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon, 97058, United States
Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions, including performers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling.
Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well known songs, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ merges cultural traditions, modern flair, and craic galore, to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade.​With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ is exactly what it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland with a generous helping of more! ’A Taste of Ireland’ is a show with 100% live singing and dancing that bridges the gap between storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic story, live on stage.

Wasco Brothers live music
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pines, Oak Street, Hood River, Oregon, 97031, United States
The Wasco Brothers will be at The Pines Hood River Friday May 15 from 6-9 pm

Alonzo tappin on that river
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Rivertap Pub, 703 E. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Hey folks, hope to see you, every last one of you and even some of the first, at the tap by the river.

Quick Watercolor Landscapes
2026-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Quick formant painting is an excellent exercise in creative art making. This session taught by Marcy Huteson will focus on cinematic landscapes painted in quick intervals. Each student will get a chance to learn how to quickly block out their paintings and what features to focus on.
All materials will be provided.
Date: Friday May 15th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 14+
Cost: $55
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.

Pop-up w/Winemaker Brian of Echolands Winery
2026-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Porron Cellars, 210 Oak Street, Hood River, 97031, United States
Join us @Porron Cellars as Winemaker, Brian, takes us through the philosophy and wines of Echolands Winery out of Walla Walla, WA. 6-8 PM

Date Night with Guest Chef Bird Creek Provisions
2026-05-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Date Night with Special Guest Chef Bird Creek ProvisionsClose friends and food fanatics, Andrea Anderson and Joleen Maxwell are excited to start their pop-up dinner here at Trout Lake Hall! As residents of Glenwood, they are happy to be able to offer their friends and neighbors a fun and elevated experience here in our small community.
MENU $50 (drinks not included)
Starter:Spring butter board: French butter, prosciutto, green garlic, spring radishes, fresh herbs and pine nuts. Served with White Salmon Bakery baguette and buttermilk biscuits.
Choice of Entree:Saffron Risotto Cakes with Lemon Aioli and Microgreens served with Roasted Asparagus and Radishes with Mustard VinaigretteORSpring rabbit stew: light rabbit stew, full of flavor from pancetta, white wine, fingerling potatoes, mushrooms, celery and a ton of fresh herbs.
Dessert:Strawberry Tiramisu

MCS May Skate Night
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Mosier Community School
Mark your calendars for our next Skate Night in May on the 15th from 5-8PM. This event will support our drama club and their upcoming performance of Legally Blonde.

Origami Workshop
2026-05-15 15:30 - 18:30 | Mt View Grange, Mt View Grange Downstairs 1084 North East Estes Ave, White Salmon, WA, United States, Washington 98672
FREE Origami Workshop, all materials provided all ages welcome, with instructor Carolyn Woody, Gorge Heritage Museum & Japanese American Museum of Oregon

White Salmon Health & Wellness Family Fair
2026-05-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Rheingarten Park, White Salmon, Rheingarten Park, White Salmon
Join us on Friday, May 15 from 3-5:30pm at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon for the 2026 Health & Wellness Family Fair.
Over 30 community partners will be sharing info regarding seasonal programs, youth activities, family medical care, mental health supports, & more!
Free food, refreshments & goodie bags will be available for the first 300 attendees.
Hope to see you there!

Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event
2026-05-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Hood River Garbage Transfer Station, 3440 Guignard Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River Counties. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL and is due until sold out or on 5/7/2026 by 4 pm for small businesses, and midnight before the event for households.

Please follow the signs through the back of the facility. Do NOT use the main transfer station entrance, which will be our exit.

Visit our website at https://tricountyrecycle.com/EventRegistration for a link to register for households and small businesses, or contact kristinaf@wascocountyor.gov for an application. Once the application has been submitted, please ensure that you have received confirmation by receiving an appointment time. Mark your calendars to register for unwanted hazardous waste disposal! We accept cleaners, chemicals, flammables, hair dyes, propane bottles/tanks, lightbulbs, e-waste, pool & spa chemicals, and more! Please see our website for a more detailed list.

Follow us on social media for event reminders and more! On Facebook at Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program and Instagram @tricountyhazardouswaste

Punchlines comedy hour
2026-05-14 21:00 - 2026-05-15 00:00 | River City Saloon (THDL)
Hey The Dalles, we got another fun line up of fancy pants comics to knock your socks off. No better way to live on a Thursday night in the Gorge. Bring your funny friend and sign them up for the mic!

Comedy Night with Daniel Simonsen
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | The Bingen Theater, 210 OAK STREET, Bingen, WA, 98605, US
Comedy Night at The Bingen
May 14 – 6:30 (An earlier start time for the worknight crowd)
Recommended 18+
DANIEL SIMONSEN, a Norwegian/Chilean stand-up comedian and writer, delivers a different kind of comedy–deadpan, offbeat, and full of unexpected laughs. Daniel, named New York’s Funniest at the 2022 New York Comedy Festival, made his US late-night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and won the UK’s So You Think You’re Funny competition. Daniel is a Comedy Cellar regular and tours internationally.
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The show features Jordan Casner, Portland’s Funniest Person 2025

All Jazz Considered
2026-05-14 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.
