BARN BURNER: Ural Thomas & The Pain / The Get Tight
2026-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
$25 Advance // $30 Day Of Show
6pm Doors / 7pm Show
All Ages
BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove.
URAL THOMAS & THE PAIN
Universally recognized as one of the most exciting singers remaining from the original soul era, 82 year-old Ural Thomas and his band The Pain just released their third LP “Dancing Dimensions.” Thomas initially made his name in the 1960s with stone cold soul classic releases like “Pain Is The Name of Your Game,” “Can You Dig It,” “Deep Soul,” and his 1964 recording debut with The Monterays “Push – Em Up.” After a musical journey that commenced in his native Portland, Oregon, and led to Los Angeles, Cincinnati, and New York, sharing stages with everyone from James Brown to Stevie Wonder to Otis Redding to Etta James, Thomas became disillusioned with the music business and returned home to the city of roses at the end of the decade – where he continues to reign as Portland’s uncontested Soul Brother Number One. In 2014 Ural met drummer/bandleader Scott Magee at a Sunday jam session he’d been hosting for decades and Ural Thomas and The Pain was born. The full showband set to work, prolifically gigging, touring the world, and releasing four critically acclaimed records (two LPs and two singles) between 2015 and 2018. Despite the usual COVID-19 obstacles, The Pain finally completed their much-anticipated third album in 2021.
While “Dancing Dimensions” explores everything from sweet Chicago soul to airy West Coast psychedelia to Sly funk, their latest collection retains the distinctive sound this well-oiled tightly-knit musical aggregation organically developed over years of relentless work. Classic yet unmistakably contemporary at the same time, “Dancing Dimensions” is the most accurate representation of The Pain’s unique flavor, power, and musical breadth committed to vinyl thus far.
THE GET TIGHT
The Get Tight is a soul-inspired, funk instrumental band featuring Xan McCurdy (CAKE, The Loved Ones), keyboardist Garth Klippert (Old Lights, Fruit Bats), drummer Adams Beam (Megan Diana, Independent), and bassist Allen Hunter (Eels, Ural Thomas & the Pain).

Art of Movement Dance Showcase
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR, 97031-1724, United States
Columbia arts is back with another edition of the Art of Movement Showcase. and this year it is going to be something special!!! The Columbia gorge has no shortage of talent, and we’re bringing it all together under one roof. Columbia gorge dance Academy leads the way, joined by performers covering just about every style you can imagine: swing, lindy, modern, contemporary, line dancing, zumba, salsa and more. Whether movement is your passion or you just enjoy a great night out, there’s something for you. Join us and support our local dancers.

Roads Not Taken presented by CGOA & Voci Community Choir
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Wy’east Middle School, 3000 Wyeast Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association 20th Anniversary Season
Roads Not Taken
Gorge Sinfonietta and the Voci Community Choir
Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18 at 7 PM, Sunday April 19 at 2 PM
Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center
Combined performances by the Gorge Sinfonietta and the Voci Community choir are always an event! On April 17,18 and 19, the two ensembles will come together for a performance called “Roads Not Taken.”
The title comes from a line by Robert Frost, whose poetry is featured in Frostiana, a beloved setting of Frost’s poems for choir and orchestra. The 75-voice Voci Choir will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and conducted by Voci director Dan Kenealy. Composed by Randall Thompson in 1959, the composer’s simple and appealing music reflects Frost’s plain but profound choice of words.
The concert also includes Johannes Brahms’ beloved Academic Festival Overture, performed by the Gorge Sinfonietta and directed by retiring conductor Mark Steighner. The Academic Festival Overture is one of Brahms’ most lively and tuneful works, and is partly a tongue-in-cheek setting of several well-known, 19th century university songs.
The finale of the Roads Not Taken concert is the premiere of “Requiem in Five Stages” by Mark Steighner and Dennis Castañares. This work combines Latin texts from the traditional Requiem with original poetry and lyrics. Dennis Castañares – known locally as Alonzo Garbanzo – will play the musical role of a Balladeer, singing the Requiem’s more pop/folk style songs for which he wrote the music. Steighner and Castanares have previously collaborated on over two dozen songs, most of which are available on Alonzo Garbanzo’s YouTube channel.
Concerts are Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18 at 7 PM, and Sunday, April 19 at 2 PM. All three performances are at the Performing Arts Center at Wy’east Middle School, 3000 Wyeast Road, Hood River (Odell). Tickets are on sale now 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 Gorge Sinfonietta will conclude its season on June 18, 20 and 21 with a performance titled “Piano Summit.” The concert includes two virtuoso works for piano, Franz Liszt’s Totentanz and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Pagannini. Soloists for the concert will be Kathryn Apland and Mitchell Jett Spencer. The concerts will also mark the end of CGOA’s founder and conductor Mark Steighner’s 20-year tenure with the orchestra. Tickets are available 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.

Movie Night: The Big Lebowski
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Working Hands Fermentation
Saturday, April 18 starting at 8PM. Get your quotes ready for a neighborhood viewing experience of The Big Lebowski. Sound up, White Russians and oat sodas flowing, regular pub menu available, and our big projector showing it for the whole bar.
This movie is rated R. Free admission. No outside food or drink.

Porchello - Band of Cellos
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Historic St Paul’s Chapel, 601 UNION ST, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
PORCHELLO is an ensemble of 3 cellos and an upright bass, led by Dieter Ratzlaf (principal cellist for the Vancouver Symphony). The group plays a collection of classical and modern/popular songs arranged for cello. An eclectic collection of music sure to entertain!
The show is at the historic St Paul’s Chapel, 601 Union St, in downtown The Dalles, OR. An intimate setting (seats 80-90 people) in an 1850’s chapel with an all wooden interior, creating a wonderful, warm sound.
Show starts at 2pm, Sunday June 29. Doors open at 1:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased on line at the link below ($21 includes a $1 service fee). Tickets will also be available at the door, as long as they last, for those that cannot use the ticketing website ($20). 20% of all ticket sales will go to a contribution to the chapel.
https://porchello.ticketspice.com/porchello-band-of-cellos-saint-paul-the-dalles

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.)

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!

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

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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 🎶

All Jazz Considered
2026-04-23 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.

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

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
