Chic Preston & Kerry Williams Live music
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tarwater Tavern, White Salmon
Grizzled Gorge Music veterans grind out another one. By now the lines on their faces feel like lines on the road, but this is Gorge acoustic live music at its best. Hoist a few with White Salmon celebrity Huxley the Cat at his private table while enjoying the show. Washingtonians skip the Bridge toll.(Oregonians, the shoe’s on the other hand..)

Collage Night!
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us for Collage Night! An inspiring evening exploring the art of collage with local artist Harris Wright. This gently guided evening session invites you to cut, layer, and glue your way to new creations using magazines, books, and paper scraps. You’ll experiment with composition, texture, and storytelling through found imagery—all while connecting with other makers in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
Bring your favorite materials to make your collage truly your own!
Suggested Materials to Bring:

Collage materials (books, magazines, printed photos, etc.)
Washi tape
A limited number of scissors, X-Actos, and cutting mats will be available for shared use. Mounting paper, glue, and a variety of collage materials will be provided, but we encourage you to bring items that inspire you or that you’d like to share with others.

Date: Friday April 24th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 18+
Cost: $20

Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom

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.

Gather & Ground: Gorge Awe Walk
2026-04-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon
Gorge Happiness’ Gather & Ground: Gorge Awe Walks. This is a time for connection to self, nature, and each other.
After a short connecting exercise as a group, we will all choose individually what our body and spirit needs that day—it could be going on the hike, relaxing, journaling, making art, taking photographs, communing with the wildflowers, chatting with others, making music, or just being with oneself.
For each gathering Emily Martin, mindfulness meditation teacher and nature guide, will choose the most appropriate location for given weather and wildflowers. Location for the May 20th event is along the Indian Creek Trail meeting at the Arrowhead Way Trailhead.
Free. RSVP via this Google Form.

Hazardous Waste Collection Event household, businesses, and AG Producers
2026-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Moro Road Department, 501 Hood St., Moro, OR, 97039, United States
Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households, small businesses, and agricultural producers in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River Counties. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR BUSINESSES and AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS only and due by 4 pm on 4/16/2026. See our web page https://tricountyrecycle.com/BusinessRegistration for a form to register or contact kristinaf@wascocountyor.gov for an application. Mark your calendar to dispose of unwanted hazardous waste!

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

2026 Community Cleanup- Bingen & White Salmon
2026-04-24 09:00 - 2026-04-25 03:00 | 1 Heritage Plaza, off Hwy 14, White Salmon, WA, United States, Washington 98672, 1 Heritage Plaza, off Hwy 14, White Salmon, WA, United States, Washington 98672
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY – CLEAN UP & HELP OUT!
Call (509) 493-3630 to volunteer for a 2-hour shift.
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WaCommunityCleanup

45th Annual Cherry Festival
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Downtown The Dalles, E 1st St, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Northwest Cherry Festival Unveils Reimagined 2026 Format Amid Downtown Construction
The GREAT Cherry Adventure | April 24–26, 2026The Dalles, Oregon
www.NorthwestCherryFestival.com
The Northwest Cherry Festival will return April 24–26, 2026, with a refreshed and reimagined format designed to balance celebration, economic impact, and the realities of ongoing downtown construction.
Due to the City of The Dalles First Street Project, the traditional footprint of the festival required modification this year. After months of site visits, coordination, and discussion beginning in October, the Chamber and City worked together to evaluate space availability, access, power, water, vendor logistics, and public safety before finalizing a revised plan.
What’s Changing in 2026

The carnival footprint has been revised and relocated to Lewis & Clark Festival Park (Union & W 1st Street).
The carnival has been curtailed in size to fit the available footprint and will operate:

Friday: 4:00–10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Vendor Market activities will take place Saturday only (11:00 AM–8:00 PM), reducing multi-day street closures.
• Several festival elements have been redistributed throughout downtown to minimize concentrated impacts.

Lewis & Clark Festival Park will be closed for carnival setup beginning Sunday, April 19, with full removal and reopening expected by Tuesday, April 28.
Saturday, April 25: A City-Wide Celebration
Saturday remains the heart of the festival, featuring:

CGCC Cherry Fun Run
• Royalty Coronation & Community Breakfast
• Cherry Festival Parade (10:00 AM)
• Open-Air Vendor Market on Federal Street & Tony’s Lot
• KODL Classic Car Show (Federal Street, 2nd–4th)
• Community Fair (4th & Washington–Federal)
• Children’s Fair (Medical Arts Building Parking Lot)
• Cherry Festival Quilt Show
• Randy Haines Cherry Stomp Dance & Evening Concert at Civic Auditorium

Street closures for the Car Show, Community Fair, Children’s Fair, and Vendor Market will occur Saturday only, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, significantly reducing previous multi-day impacts.
All Month Long: The GREAT Cherry Adventure
In addition to weekend festivities, April will feature a month-long Cherry Hunt (April 1–30), a community-wide interactive experience modeled after the popular Frosty Trail. Participants can visit businesses, earn points, win weekly prizes, and search for hidden original artwork placed throughout the community. If found, the art belongs to the finder.
This expanded format spreads foot traffic throughout the month, supporting small businesses beyond a single weekend.
Entertainment Across Downtown
Rather than centralizing all music, the Chamber is partnering with local pubs, restaurants, and venues to activate downtown all weekend. Businesses are invited to share their live music schedules so they can be promoted through the official festival webpage, NorthwestCherryFestival.com and the community calendar at TDCommunityCalendar.com

Comedy Night with Cansu
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | The Bingen Theater, 210 OAK STREET, Bingen, WA, 98605, US
Comedy Night at the Bingen with Cansu
Good news: you don’t have to be funny tonight. Leave that to the professionals. An evening of stand-up comedy at The Bingen Theater.
Ages 18+ Recommended
Headliner Cansu is a New York–based stand-up comedian originally from the UK. Her solo show Diversity Hire was featured at the New York Comedy Festival (2022, 2023). A former regular on the London circuit, she’s performed across 15+ UK cities and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience and hosts the comedy podcast Psychology 10-Dumb (one-oh).
Tickets at www.bigbritches.org

Rustic Pear & Goat Cheese Galette Workshop
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Dani’s Kitchen, 1545 Osprey Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Discover the art of French rustic baking in this hands-on galette workshop: no perfection required, and that’s exactly the point.
In this evening class, you’ll learn to make a flaky, buttery pastry dough from scratch, create a beautiful pear and goat cheese filling, and master the rustic fold-and-crimp technique that makes a galette so irresistible. We’ll cover the why behind every step so you feel confident recreating it at home.
What to expect:
• Hands-on from start to finish: you make your own galette
• All ingredients and supplies included
• Suitable for all skill levels, including complete beginners
• Take your finished galette home at the end of the evening
This is a small-group class, so spots are limited. Register at https://www.daniskitchenshop.com/event-details-registration/rustic-pear-goat-cheese-galette-workshop-2
We can’t wait to bake with you!

Climate Future Film Festival: Chapter One
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Riverside Community Church, 317 State St, Hood River, OR
THIS TOURING FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS explores our interior responses to global warming—the more artistic, more personal, more visceral responses to our many possible climate futures.
This traveling “mini” festival of short films exposes the full range of human and artistic response to what may be coming next. Drama, comedy, satire, films of hope and films of sadness, documentary and animation: heart and vision have a home at the Climate Future Film Festival.
The film festival judges are actor, Edward Norton and environmental activist, Bill McKibben
We will be screening the first five short films of “Chapter One” of the festival. If there is desire, we can gather again for additional screenings.

Only in the Gorge: A Local Lore Storytelling Night
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
ONLY IN THE GORGE: Lore Storytelling Night
The beloved Gorge Speakeasy makes its Trout Lake debut for a night of storytelling celebrating the weird, wild, and wonderful quirks of the Gorge.
Join us for an evening of live, true storytelling featuring locals sharing the kind of stories that could only happen here: on the river, in the ridgelines, on the back roads, and in the communities that make the Columbia River Gorge unlike anywhere else.
Watch from the audience or sign up to share a story on stage. We’ll bring all the usual magic of the Gorge Speakeasy north for a night of laughter, surprise, and connection with your neighbors.
Sign up to share a story here: https://forms.gle/Z8Sas4XoXzoummBN8
The Gorge Speakeasy is hosted by Angie Lake. Based in White Salmon, Angie produces creative events and storytelling media for outdoorsy brands and women. Explore her work at angielake.com and read more about her storytelling events at gorgespeakeasy.com.
Storyteller signup here:https://forms.gle/Z8Sas4XoXzoummBN8

Garden Party and Exhibit Opening
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, Oregon, 97058
Celebrate the arrival of spring with an evening of art, music, and garden-inspired delights at The Dalles Art Center.
Join us for the opening of The Way We See It, a vibrant group exhibition exploring perspective, interpretation, and the many ways artists experience and express the world around them. Our third annual Garden Party invites guests to wander between the gallery and our outdoor spaces, where creativity continues to unfold in a more relaxed, open-air setting.
Enjoy garden-themed cocktails, delicate tea sandwiches, and live music by Victor Johnson in the gardens as you take in the exhibition and connect with fellow community members. Whether you come for the art, the atmosphere, or simply a beautiful evening outdoors, this event offers a chance to slow down and experience both in harmony.
Guests are encouraged to wear their best garden party attire. Best Hat will win 2 tickets to our annual Auction!
Admission is donation optional, and all are welcome. This event and exhibition are generously sponsored by Columbia Gorge Toyota.
For more information or to RSVP visit https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/garden-party-and-exhibit-opening-the-way-we-see-it

Happy Hour & Live Music With Kerry Williams
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Pines 1852, 415 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us this Thursday at The Pines for a glass of wine and live music from local favorite Kerry Williams. Music starts at 4pm.
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm.

Sip and Sound Thursdays with Willy & Nelson
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Mt Hood Winery
at Mt Hood Winery : Sip & Sound Thursdays at Mt. Hood Winery | April, 4–6pmLive music, great wine, and relaxed spring evenings—just show up and enjoy 🎶

MIchelle Goguen & Chic Preston Live music
2026-04-23 15:30 - 17:30 | Hood Crest Winery, 1900 Orchard Rd., Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Guitarist, Mandolinist and Singer extraordinaire Michelle Goguen returns from Baja to join her over-wintering Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriting duo partner Chic Preston for a late afternoon session of Americana and neckhaur-raising vocal harmonies.

Annual Garage Sale
2026-04-23 09:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | I-84 Oregon, I-84 Oregon
34th Annual Cascade Locks City Wide Sales
April 23-26, 2026 Thurs-Sunday9am-5pm

The Lobbyists Live
2026-04-22 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.

Watercolor Spring Blossoms
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Come learn the basics of painting simple florals while incorporating shadows and light in your painting with watercolorist and illustrator Marcella Kriebel. We will cover how to paint simple floral forms and how to identify your light source then add shadows, allowing your flowers to pop from the page. All levels are welcome.
Materials are included.
Date: Wednesday April 22nd
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 14+
Cost: $60
Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom
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.

The Poetry Wheel: A 6 week journey
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Dalles Art, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
The Poetry Wheel is a six-week journey into the ever-turning world of poetry; where inspiration spins in and out like a revolving door. Each week, participants will explore a different poetic form, study compelling examples, and engage in generative writing exercises designed to help uncover their unique voices.

Built on curiosity and craft, the class invites students to read, write, listen, and reflect – again and again – recognizing that poems are elusive creatures, much like thoughts, memories, and dreams. The Poetry Wheel offers a space to learn how to coax these moments into the light.

By the end of the course, participants will have a collection of poem drafts in six distinct forms; each one a new spoke on their creative wheel.

This 6 week program will run on Wednesdays, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

About the Instructor:
Julianna Waters holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the Rainier Writing Workshop. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals, including CRAFT and The Bellingham Review. Two of her short stories were featured in the speculative fiction anthology A Dark and Stormy Night, and her writing can also be found in Falling Star Review, Four and Twenty Magazine, and American Songwriter Magazine.

Waters has served as a Writer in Residence at the Anderson Arts Center in Red Wing, Minnesota, and at Hypatia-in-the-Woods in Shelton, Washington. Julianna formerly taught writing at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology and is the founder and facilitator of The Poetry Wheel, a process-focused poetry workshop.

She lives with her husband and their Pomeranian in Hood River, Oregon, where she writes, weaves, walks, and makes music along the life-giving shores of the Columbia River.

Spring Night Market
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Thunder Island Brewing Company, 601 NW Wa Na Pa Street, Cascade Locks, OR, 97014, US
Thunder Island Brewing has loved hosting night markets this past season! This will be our last market for the season as we move into summer. Check back for fall and winter markets later in summer!
Spring Night Market – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5-8pm in the Tent featuring local artists and live music from Julie and the Astronauts!
Shop local art including knits, baked goods, metal art, cards, jewelry, hats, leather goods, paintings, clothing and so much more!
Julie and the Astronauts will be on stage from 5:30-7:30pm!
– Julie Mayfield, Chad Dahlstrom, John McSherry, and Chris Palmer have been crafting their own blend of rootsy, good-timing Americana for years — mixing originals, deep-cut covers, and plenty of heart. With longtime ties to the Columbia Gorge and Portland music scenes, this crew brings the kind of warmth and familiarity that feels right at home here on the mountain.
The River Room (downstairs) bar will be open with a Foosball tournament happening. Come enjoy our full menu and delicious brews while shopping and catch some live music for a nice evening in our beer garden tent!
Cheers!

Earth Day Free Seeds!
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Columbia Gorge Community College – The Dalles, 400 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Come see us on Earth Day and get free seeds for your garden! We will be up at the college from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, April 22.
FREE SEEDS
CRAFTS FOR KIDS
GARDENING ADVICE
CGCC 400 E Scenic Dr. Building 2 floor 2. We will have signs out! Follow the road all the way to the end or park at Sorosis by the rose garden and walk across the grass. If it’s nice and not windy, we will have tables outside in front of building 2. See you there!
#EarthDay #wascocountymastergardeners #OSUExtension #freeseeds

Spring Cleaning the Natural Way! Earth Day
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Backyard Grill, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, United States, Washington 98648
Learn to make simple, effective home cleaning products using natural ingredients and essential oils. Make an all-purpose spray to bring home, plus receive recipes and tips to try new blends in your own space.

3rd Annual Earth Day RiverFront Trail Cleanup
2026-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Klindt Cove, Klindt Cove
Please Take Some Time and Join us In our 3rd Annual Earth Day Riverfront Cleanup Mission

Bike Bus for Earth Day
2026-04-22 07:00 - 09:00 | Hood River County School District, Hood River County School District
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2026 by riding to school together in a Bike Bus! Students, families, and staff AT ALL 9 SCHOOLS are invited to join a rolling celebration of community, fresh air, and climate action.
The school with the largest Bike Bus (based on student population) will earn special recognition!
ROUTESGoogle Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1fB3nkZS0JkuCMHy_foETLL8DlErfmS8&usp=sharing
Cascade Locks – 6:50 AMShahala → Forest Lane → Wa Na Pa
Mid Valley Elementary – 7:00 AMOdell Park → Mud Alley → Odell Hwy → Mid Valley Market
May Street Elementary – 7:10 AMHood River Supply->Sieverkropp->3rd->Pacific->12th->Wilson
Westside Elementary – 7:10 AMChurch of Nazarene->22nd->Avalon->Lois
Parkdale Elementary – 7:10 AMRed Barn Park->2nd->McIsaac->5th
Hood River Valley High School – 7:45 AMRosauers → Brookside → Indian Creek Road
Wy’East Middle School – 8:15 AMMobile Home Park → Odell Hwy → Summit
Hood River Middle School – 8:15 AMMay at Frankton->May Street
Hood River Options Academy – TBD
WE NEED YOU!Sign up to lead a Bike Bus route and help spread the word at your school. Let’s make this our biggest ride yet!

Mt Hood Stories - Poetry Night
2026-04-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Mt. Hood Town Hall, 6575 Highway 35, Parkdale, OR, United States, Oregon 97041
National Poetry Month is back! Poets of all stripes share their works with us, especially nature based poetry for Earth Day. We have no shortage of natural inspiration… so bring us a Haiku or two! All experience levels welcome. Friendly audience and light refreshments provided. Contact us! (Mt Hood Stories is a FREE event. Donations accepted.)

Homeboy Sandman
2026-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 | 210 Oak St., Hood River, OR, 210 Oak St., Hood River, OR
ADHD Music is proud to host the Outer Child Tour featuring Homeboy Sandman, with Coolzey!
DJ Mexi will be warming up the room when doors open at 6:00pm. $10 + All Ages.
Tickets available now via Eventbrite & in-store. Limited tickets/space available.
We’ll see you there!

HRATS Fundraiser at Ferment Brewing
2026-04-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Ferment Brewing Company, Portway Avenue, Hood River, Oregon, 97031, United States
Join us for a night of fun, community, and trail support at the HRATS Raffle Fundraiser!
Every dollar raised goes directly toward building and maintaining our local biking, equestrian, and pedestrian trails — the ones we all love to ride, hike, and explore.
Raffle tickets are just $10 each — and you can buy yours NOW to skip the line at the door!
Hailing all the way from White Salmon and Underwood WA Louder Than Brad pumps out energetic twisted cover tunes from ABBA to Radiohead. Come jump around and enjoy favorite songs you forgot while we raise money to make more cool trails in the Gorge.
Skip the ticket lines and get your raffle tickets here:https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8XW3Gel2jyegdY9o52AZvA

Community Feast: a shared platter dinner at Trout Lake Hall
2026-04-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Community Feast is a shared platter dinner prepared by TLH and Post Office Coffee Chef, Jess Kunze. Gather around one long table and enjoy a family-style meal designed to bring everyone together.
Arrive at 5:00 PM to grab a drink and enjoy a small bite before we begin. The first course is served at 5:30 PM, followed by an entrée and dessert.
Seats are limited, and the evening is meant to be shared—good food, good company, and a relaxed communal table.
$40 per personDrinks not included.
First course: Spring spinach and grapefruit salad with goat cheese
Second course: Moroccan Spiced Chicken Paillard with olive and parsley cous-cous
Dessert: Rhubarb & cardamom bread pudding with Creme Anglais

LIVE MUSIC - HWY 14
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | The Pines 1852, 415 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Grab a glass and relax with the tunes of Hwy14 this Sunday at The Pines. Music starts at 3pm

Figure Drawing
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us every month for an afternoon of focused, unguided figure drawing at Tokki Art Supply. These sessions provide a quiet, respectful space to practice and sharpen your skills from a live nude model. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just getting started, all are welcome to bring their materials and draw at their own pace.
Ages 18+ only. No photography. Please arrive on time and maintain a professional, quiet atmosphere throughout the session. There is a limited number of easels and drawing boards available for participants to use during the session. Materials are not provided.
Date: Sunday April 19th
Time: 3:15pm-5pm
Ages: 18+
Cost: $20
Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom

Hood River Burlesque Co Matinee (ticketed event)
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Porron Cellars, 210 Oak Street, Hood River, 97031, United States
APRIL 19TH MATINEE : Join us for a day of laughter, sexiness, and razzle dazzle with The Hood River Burlesque Co. hosted by Porron Cellars. Doors open at 2pm for a 3pm show. This is a ticketed event. Purchase tickets through Event Brite.
