Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration
2026-01-19 15:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Riverside Community Church, 317 State St, Hood River, OR
Hope is In Our Hands: For more than ten years, Riverside Community Church has hosted a celebration of Dr. King’s birthday. The events, sponsored by Gorge Ecumenical Ministries are:
3 p.m.: Panel discussion with community leaders and advocates
5 p.m.: Celebration in words and music, including the Gorge Freedom Choir, directed by gospel singer Cynta Betts, accompanied by Tim Mayer on piano.
6:30: Community dinner of jambalaya and cornbread.
All events are free. A donation for dinner is appreciated.
All voices are invited to sing in the choir. Rehearsal is at 1:45 on Monday, January 19, the day of the event, in the sanctuary at Riverside Community Church.

Stevenson-Carson PTA Meeting
2026-01-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Carson Elementary, Carson Elementary
📣 Join Us for the Stevenson Carson PTA Meetings – With a Virtual Option! 💻
Calling all parents, teachers, and community members! You’re invited to participate in the Stevenson Carson PTA meetings, where everyone’s voice matters. We’re offer a virtual attendance option, making it easier than ever for you to stay connected and involved.
Don’t worry if you can’t attend in person; simply join us via Zoom, and we’ll keep you posted with the link. Our virtual meetings allow you to share your input and support our schools from the comfort of your home.
Mark your calendars and be a part of the conversation!
https://www.facebook.com/events/633313979276863/?event_time_id=633313999276861

Crochet Bag Charms
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Ground Coffee Shop, 12 Oak Street, Hood River, 97031
Come with friends or come solo and make new friends, Tuesday January 20th at Ground Coffee Shop, and learn how to make your very own crochet bag charm! There will be guided demonstration and instruction. This event is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to brush up on crochet skills.
All materials will be provided. Includes hot tea for a cozy and crafty January night!!
Tuesday, January 20 at Ground Coffee Shop in Hood River, OR
6-7:30 PM

Charcoal Still Life
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to charcoal drawing! We’ll explore still life through simple setups, great lighting, and all the essential tools you need to get started.
Learning to draw what you see is one of the most important foundations in art, and this class will help you build those skills with confidence. We’ll go over the materials provided, walk through a short demo, and make plenty of time for personal, one-on-one guidance so you can grow at your own pace.
All materials provided.
Date: Wednesday January 21st
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 12+
Cost: $50
Location: Tokki Art Supply

Intro to Linocut Printmaking
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Ground Coffee Shop, 12 Oak Street, Hood River, 97031
In this three-week series, you’ll learn the full linocut process from concept to finished prints through guided instruction. Each session builds on the last, giving you space to experiment, refine, and develop your own creative voice. You’ll learn carving and printing technique and by the final week, you’ll leave with original work and the confidence to continue printmaking on your own.
Perfect for you if you:
– Want a meditative, hands-on creative practice
– Are curious about printmaking but unsure where to start
– Enjoy learning through doing and seeing progress
– Want to commit to a short, intentional creative journey
– Build community in a creative setting
All materials are provided, and spots are limited to ensure focused, supportive instruction.

The Lobbyists Live
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Lightwell Hotel + Spa, 201 Cascade Ave, Hood River, 97031
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.

AL Hare
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Hood River Brewing, 101 4th St., Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon
Solo acoustic artist.Fun chill vibe. Requests welcome!1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month.No Cover!
https://www.facebook.com/events/890151070339670/?event_time_id=890151083673002

Ben Rice & lisa Mann
2026-01-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Taphouse, 208 Oak St., Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031
Ben Rice and Lisa Mann both in the flesh!! Wednesday Jan 21st at 7pmBetter get here early, it’s gonna be a jump jivin, dancing good time, seating is limited!!

Comedy Showcase & Comedy Open Mic
2026-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Hood River Brewing, 101 4th St., Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon
Featured Stand Up Comics followed by Comedy Open Mic every 1st & 3rd Thursday every Month.Hosted by Yu Chin Tsai
https://www.facebook.com/events/1558413418858313/?event_time_id=1558413445524977

Ladies Night: A Vision of 2026
2026-01-23 06:00 - 20:00 | The Dalles Art Center, 220 East 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA, The Dalles, OR, 97058-2206, United States
Set your intentions for the year ahead with an evening of creativity and reflection at TDAC. Led by local artist and instructor Mary Hahm, the workshop begins with a brief guided journaling session to help participants clarify their goals, values, and hopes for the coming year.
With that grounding, Mary will lead you into creating a collage-based vision board, offering inspiration and techniques to help you translate your ideas into a visual roadmap for 2026. All materials are provided, and guests are welcome to bring any personal images or keepsakes to incorporate.
To celebrate the start of a new year, attendees are invited to toast with a glass of wine or enjoy a signature “Manifestini,” available in both spirited and non-alcoholic versions.
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, meaningful conversation, and the chance to create a piece that will support your focus and intentions throughout the year ahead. This gathering is perfect for friends, sisters, or anyone looking to begin 2026 with purpose and creativity.
About the Instructor:
Mary is an artist, educator, and craft enthusiast. She hosts Cozi Craft Studio workshops, creating a welcoming community space where anyone, from beginner to seasoned crafter, can unwind, get creative, and connect with like-minded people.

Community Meditation and Book Club
2026-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Hood River Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Gorge Happiness is excited to announce the next Community Meditation & Book Club series. Circle runs 10:30 am-noon on September 19th this month and continues through the fall and winter. We will be reading JoySpan by Dr. Kerry Burnight. This book gets great reviews on GoodReads and comes highly recommended. The circle is free. No need to RSVP. Please purchase or get a copy of the book from the library to read along with the group. This community circle is made possible through the support of Gorge Happiness, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting wellbeing in our community.No need to read anything from the book before our first meeting. We will read and discuss a chapter every 2 weeks.Each circle includes:~ Time for connection and reflection~ Mindfulness Meditation~ Time for book chapter discussionCome as you are–even if you haven’t read the chapter! We want to sit in community circle with you.Remaining dates are:January 9th and 23rdFebruary 6th and 20thMarch 6th and 20th
Offered freely.Questions? Contact Emily Martin 503-358-1949

Oil Pastel Landscapes
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
In this class students will be learning how to create landscapes focused on capturing effects of light and atmosphere in nature. With a loose and expressive style students will learn the basics of Oil Pastels like layering, using quick gestural strokes decisively, and color blending. They will gain an understanding of what makes a balanced and harmonious piece by following the process from start to finish, from blocking-in general values and the addition of beautiful light and layers.
All materials provided:
Date: Friday January 23rd
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 14+
Cost: $50
Location: Tokki Art Supply

Ryley Walker / Les Ailes
2026-01-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
TICKETS RELEASE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at 10am PST!
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show
6pm Doors / 7pm Show
All Ages
RYLEY WALKER
Ryley Walker currently resides in New York City. But his latest LP is a Chicago record in spirit. The masterful Course In Fable, the songwriter’s fifth solo effort, draws from the deep well of that city’s fertile 1990s scene, when bands like Tortoise, The Sea and Cake and Gastr del Sol were reshaping the underground, mixing and matching indie rock, jazz, prog and beyond.
Walker spent his formative years in Chicago, absorbing those heady sounds and finding ways to make them his own. Even though he emerged at first in folk- rock troubadour mode, it makes sense that he’s arrived at this point; each LP has grown more intricate and assured, his influences distilling into something original and unusual. To put it simply: Course In Fable is Walker’s best record yet, full of active imagination and endless possibilities.
Last October, Ryley went straight to one of the primary architects of the Chicago sound to make the LP. John McEntire, Course In Fable’s producer/engineer/ mixer, can rightly be called a legend for his work with Tortoise, Stereolab, The Red Krayola, Jim O’Rourke and countless others over a prolific career that now spans more than three decades. Seeing his name in an album’s liners is pretty much a trademark of quality.
Another Windy City exile, McEntire is based on the west coast these days, working out of the Portland, OR studio he’s dubbed Soma West. On the seven songs here, he delivers the signature shimmering and pristine sonics he’s become known for over the years. But McEntire was also intimately involved with Course In Fable’s overall creative process. “I told him to take the mixes and have at it,” Walker says.
The result is a rich, immersive affair — a headphones record if ever there was one. Course In Fable’s songs are twisty, labyrinthine things, stuffed full of ideas (Walker half-jokingly calls it his “prog record”). But no matter how complex it gets, the album is never overwhelmingly busy. Wiry guitars melt into gorgeous string sections (arranged by Douglas Jenkins of the Portland Cello Project). Tricky time signatures abound but feel as natural as can be. Melodies open drift in unexpected directions but remain downright hummable. Like Walker’s beloved Genesis, the pop element is never too far from the surface even when shit gets weird. (And speaking of weird, Ryley says that in addition to Genesis, much of the album’s inspiration comes from “Australian extreme scooter riders on YouTube and balding gear heads on Craigslist.” Go figure.)
To help put together these various puzzle pieces, Ryley assembled a band made up of several longtime collaborators. Bill MacKay (another Chicago mainstay) and Walker have made two excellent instrumental duo records of interlocking guitars and warm give-and-take — a rapport very much in evidence throughout Course In Fable. The freakishly talented drummer Ryan Jewell has performed with Walker for years now in a variety of settings, from straight forward song-centric sets to blown-out improv extravaganzas. Bassist Andrew Scott Young (Tiger Hatchery, Health&Beauty) has logged many miles on tour with Walker; he and Jewell are frequently astonishing, a buoyant-but-always-locked-in rhythm section, able to navigate sometimes dizzying turnarounds with apparent ease. Listening to the interplay between Walker and these musicians and you might be fooled into thinking they’d spent a year road- testing Course In Fable’s songs. But it all came together relatively fast, thanks to demos, rehearsals and the kind of musical empathy that comes from years of playing together.
Beneath the wondrous interplay, you’ll find some of Walker’s most personal – if still typically cryptic — lyrics, hinting at some of the trials the songwriter has been dealing with in recent years. Balanced with necessary doses of dark humor and oddball poetry, Course In Fable feels most of all like a life-affirming record, fresh air in the lungs, sun on your skin. “Fuck me, I’m alive,” Ryley sings at one point, a moment of both disbelief and pure joy.
Walker has released his albums on a who’s-who of independent labels over the past decade — Tompkins Square, Dead Oceans, Thrill Jockey and Drag City among them. This time around, he’s doing it DIY-style, putting Course In Fable out on his own Husky Pants imprint. You’re in good hands. This is an album that sounds great (mastered by Greg Calbi), looks great (artwork by Jenny Nelson and design by Michael Vallera). It probably even smells great. Whether you’ve been onboard since the beginning or are new to the Ryley Walker universe, you’re in for a treat.
LES AILES
Les Ailes is the indie music project of PNW-based singer/songwriter Rylie DeGarmo, synthesizing her early jazz melodic influences with a folk honesty derived from formative years spent writing songs in the american South. After a musical upbringing in Seattle, DeGarmo spent much of her twenties sojourning across the southern united states developing her own writing style characterized by textural rhythm guitar in unique tunings and a clear, distinctive voice that pulls at the heart strings, waxing nostalgic. Her 2021 debut, “Tennessee” was recorded to tape in Nashville, TN, by Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Carson McHone). They teamed up again for her second analog record, “Lou Heron,” released this summer everywhere but Spotify.
“A PNW must listen”
– Matt Vaughan, Easy Street Records

LIVE MUSIC - GTJ Experience
2026-01-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pines 1852, 415 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us THIS FRIDAY for a special appearance of the GTJ Experience. Featuring Gary Read, Tim Ortlieb and Jeremy Hadden. Grab a glass and hit the dance floor. You won’t want to miss it!

Live Music feat. Matt and Mary
2026-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Hood River Brewing Co. Taproom, 101 4th St., Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Catch local acoustic duo Matt and Mary at Hood River Brewing every other Friday starting in December! These two have a fun, chill vibe so expect to have a great time while sipping on some of your favorite brews.

Growing Through the Seasons: Garden Planning
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Goldendale Community Library, 131 W Burgen St, Goldendale, WA, United States, Washington 98620
Join us for our second annual Growing Through the Seasons series with Paulette Lefever-Holbrook as she talks about preparing for and planning a garden.

Color Mixing Workshop
2026-01-24 11:00 - 2026-01-25 16:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Take your painting to the next level and learn how to get to the right colors quickly with artist Michelle Yamamoto in this immersive color mixing workshop.
Day one will start with a slide show and a deep dive into a 10 page notebook that lays out your projects and explores the powerful science of color theory. Students who have previously taken this course have said that “it’s a game changer in fast tracing a more methodical approach.”
On day two, students will paint an apple and if there is time, a lemon wedge.
All mediums welcome. Materials are not provided. Art supply list to follow. Students purchasing materials for their class at Tokki Art Supply receive a 20% discount when showing their order confirmation.
Date: Saturday January 24th and Sunday January 25th
Time: 11am-4pm
Ages: 16+
Cost: $250
Location: Tokki Art Supply

Jori Apedaile live music
2026-01-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Hood River Brewing Co. Taproom, 101 4th St., Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Jori Apedaile live at Hood River Brewing. Saturday, Jan 24th, 3:30 to 5:30 PM.
Jori Apedaile is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and singer playing a variety of popular genres. Hailing from Montana and a current resident of the Gorge, he has done multiple tours across the US, and is internationally recognized for his metal project, Eneferens. He performs around the PNW as a singer/songwriter and pop/rock colloborator with many regional musicians.

*SOLD OUT* Rattlesnake Milk / Sentimental Family Band
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
TICKETS RELEASE FRIDAY OCTOBER 3rd at 10am PST
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
$25 Advance // $30 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
RATTLESNAKE MILKFrom the southern plains of Texas, Rattlesnake Milk summons the sound of the prairie, mimicking the howl of coyotes and the pulsing rhythm of a lonesome junk train.
While farming cotton for a family friend, Lou Lewis found inspiration to record an eight-song demo listening to the classics played on KDAV 1590AM in the empty flatlands of his hometown. Those demos paid homage to Lou’s favorite Dust Bowl migrant songs and haunted melodic gems from the 50s and 60s.
Now, with the help of Corey Alvarez, and Andrew Chavez, Rattlesnake Milk captures the ephemeral soundscape of the Texas panhandle in the studio and on the stage.
SENTIMENTAL FAMILY BANDSentimental Family Band is an award-winning country music group based in Austin, Texas. Known for their meticulous attention to the classic mid-century country sound, the band’s debut album, Sweethearts Only, has been hailed as a modern torchbearer for American roots music.

Labyrinth Walk
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4262 Barrett Road, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031
Facilitated by Marna Cascadia
We’ll learn a bit about the history of labyrinths and contemporary research on the benefits and vibrant practices of walking labyrinths. And together we will share a contemplative experience of walking a labyrinth together.In the process of moving through a labyrinth, the act of pausing and slowing opens a field of imaginal expansion and kinship. We incubate a question to travel with, in the wheels of the labyrinth. To pause at the turns is to notice pivoting the body and literally changing perspective. We arrive at the center of the labyrinth, pausing to reflect, often noticing what insights have been gifted. Then we turn and make the great journey outward. Our attention might be drawn to fresh perspectives, connections, integrations, and possibilities as we arc and twist.
Often, folks open to or incubate an intention during the quiet, open-focus experience of walking contemplatively through the arcs and turns of the labyrinth. Here, at the glimmering time of possibility as winter winks into promises of spring, let us incubate and open. We each proceed at our own pace. Labyrinth walking can help us to:
-Sustain states of experiential flow-Cultivate a deeper relationship with self-Share an experience of opening within the larger wheels of becoming-Catalyze creative contemplation.
With thanks to Richard Poudrier from Salem who has loaned us a 20-foot, Chartres-pattern, cloth labyrinth. Please note – during the experiential portion of the service, we will walk in socks as we move through the cloth labyrinth.Cloth shoe-cover booties will also be available. We will share a link to a finger walking labyrinth for those attending via zoom.Join online at 10 am – https://tinyurl.com/mcuuf2025

CGOA Presents Chamber Music Concert
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Hood River Valley Christian Church, Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Rd, OR, 97031, United States
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
20th Anniversary Season
Afternoon of Chamber Music 2026
Sunday, November 25 2 PM
Hood River Valley Christian Church
Over the past several years, CGOA’s annual Chamber Music Concert has become a winter favorite, with audiences at capacity. The concert is an opportunity for individual musicians from the Gorge Sinfonietta and other ensembles to stretch their musical wings. For the musicians, it’s a chance to prepare their favorite music independently of large group rehearsals.
Past concerts have included an incredibly diverse selection of performers, from brass ensembles to string trios to solo highland bagpipes. This year’s concert will be Sunday, January 25, at 2 PM in the Sanctuary of Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River. The program is still being finalized, but as always, it’s guaranteed to be delightfully eclectic and entertaining. One confirmed highlight is the premiere of “Folktales,” written by Mitchell Jett Spencer for the Hood River String Quartet.
The Afternoon of Chamber Music is free, no ticket required, with donations accepted at the door.
The concert is part of CGOA’s 20th Anniversary Season, which also includes upcoming Jazz Collective dances, a joint performance with the Voci Community Choir and Sinfonietta in April, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods in May and a Piano Summit concert in June, featuring soloists Kathy Apland and Mitchell Jett Spencer. Tickets and information can be found at gorgeorchestra.org
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.

Afternoon of Chamber Music
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031, US
Over the past several years, CGOA’s annual Chamber Music Concert has become a winter favorite, with audiences at capacity. The concert is an opportunity for individual musicians from the Gorge Sinfonietta and other ensembles to stretch their musical wings. For the musicians, it’s a chance to prepare their favorite music independently of large group rehearsals.
Past concerts have included an incredibly diverse selection of performers, from brass ensembles to string trios to solo highland bagpipes. This year’s concert will be Sunday, January 25, at 2 PM in the Sanctuary of Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River. The program is still being finalized, but as always, it’s guaranteed to be delightfully eclectic and entertaining. One confirmed highlight is the premiere of “Folktales,” written by Mitchell Jett Spencer for the Hood River String Quartet.
The Afternoon of Chamber Music is free, no ticket required, with donations accepted at the door.
The concert is part of CGOA’s 20th Anniversary Season, which also includes upcoming Jazz Collective dances, a joint performance with the Voci Community Choir and Sinfonietta in April, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods in May and a Piano Summit concert in June, featuring soloists Kathy Apland and Mitchell Jett Spencer.Tickets and information can be found at gorgeorchestra.org
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.
Website: gorgeorchestra.org

Invitational Blues Jam
2026-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Rd., The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Al Hare’s Invitational Blues Jam at Bargeway Pub

Volunteer Orientation
2026-01-26 10:30 - 18:30 | Columbia Center for the Arts
New year, new opportunities for art, impact, and community!

Learn how our programs make an impact in the Gorge

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the building

Explore upcoming volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and availability!

Join us on Jan 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM or 5:30 PM and 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR 97031, USA

Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop
2026-01-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Hegewald Center, Hegewald Center
Thinking about starting a small business? Join our Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop! A free in-person event, brought to you by the Small Business Liaison Team!! Register here:

Intro to Fly Fishing Classes
2026-01-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Big “Y” Fly Company, 620 Columbia Street, Hood River, 97031, United States
Rob is graciously hosting an Intro to FlyFishing Class on Jan 26 at the Big Y world headquarters in Hood River, OR. This FREE class will run from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
This is a great opportunity to dive into fly fishing, meet new fishing partners, or pick up a few new skills and techniques.
We have 12 spots open for our free class.
There is a sign up form on the homepage on our website (I don’t know how to make it work on facebook/insta) #bigyflyco #bigyfly #flyfishing #columbiagorge

Kindness Fair
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Hood River Middle School Auditorium, 1602 May St., Hood River, 97031
Hood River Middle School is hosting our annual Kindness Fair on the evening of January 27th! 💙
All families in the district are welcome to join us for an evening celebrating kindness, connection, and community. We hope to see you there!

Volunteer Orientation
2026-01-28 10:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30
New year, new opportunities for art, impact, and community!

Learn how our programs make an impact in the Gorge

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the building

Explore upcoming volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and availability!

Three Free Nutrition Classes
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Mt. View Grange #98, 1085 North Main Street, White Salmon, WA, 98672, US
Free Nutrition Class – Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat
Jeri Rutherford, Artist, Writer, and Food Scientist is offering a 3 part series
Wednesdays January 14, 21 & 28
Mt View Grange downstairs – Estes Ave entrance
January 14 – PROTEIN
January 21 – CARBOHYDRATES
January 28 – FAT
https://www.facebook.com/events/1269218348375982/?event_time_id=1269218358375981
