Earth Day Celebration
2026-05-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 995 tucker road, Hood River, OR, 995 tucker road, Hood River, OR
🌎 GRC Earth Day Celebration – May 2nd! 🌿
Join us for one of the most exciting and creative events of the year at the Gorge Rebuild-It Center! This is a day all about community, sustainability, and FUN—and you won’t want to miss it.
✨ What’s happening:♻️ Great Reuse Scavenger Hunt – find treasures and keep items out of the landfill🏆 Sustainability Awards – celebrating local heroes making a difference🎭 Reuse Parade (featuring Endangered Species!) – creative, fun, and meaningful🎟 Silent Auction & Raffle – amazing items supporting a great cause
💥 PLUS: 50% OFF everything in-store (excluding consignment)
👥 Bring your friends, your family, or your team—this is the perfect event to connect, create, and celebrate together while supporting a mission that matters.
Check out our website to vote for the sustainability, champion and sign up for the scavenger hunt.
👉 It’s not too late to join the fun!
Let’s come together, get creative, and make an impact 💚

Wolverines and Electric Vehicles
2026-05-02 13:30 - 15:00 | Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Did you know that wolverines need a deep, persistent snowpack to survive? Cascade red foxes and pikas also need a cold climate. Hear the latest on wolverines with Jocelyn Akins of the Cascades Carnivore Project, then learn how your purchases and transportation choices can reduce the largest toxic and climate pollution impacts of your household, which incrementally add to climate change and stress these sensitive species. Your actions matter. You can also learn latest on EV performance and costs. Gorge EV owners will show their cars and trucks and answer your questions. Volunteers will be available to help you plan for an electrified household.

Red Yarn
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Rheingarten Park, White Salmon, WA, Rheingarten Park, White Salmon, WA
Come join Red Yarn and his critters at Mayfaire after the maypole dance! Lively folk music and puppet show for the whole family! FREE TO ALL!!Show starts at 2pm in the park in White Salmon! See you there!! 🦝 🐓 🦊 🐍 Saturday May 2nd! Rheingarten park, White Salmon, WA
✨Tourism support provided by the City of White Salmon lodging tax funds ✨

Open Auditions for String – A Musical
2026-05-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | The Bingen Theater, 210 OAK STREET, Bingen, WA, 98605, US
Banished from Olympus by Zeus, the three Fates have spent thousands of years among mortals and are now quietly running the universe from a modern office building. Spinning, measuring, and snipping the strings of every human life. But when eldest sister Atropos loses her enchanted scissors and meets Mickey, the building’s overnight security guard, the rules she’s followed for millennia start to bend. Can the fabric of the universe survive a flaw?
String is a musical about fate, love, and the imperfections that make us human, and we want you to be part of it. Come audition!

Auditions will be held on
Saturday, May 2 – Check-in starts at 1:00- Auditions start at 2:00
Monday, May 4 – Check-in starts at 5:00 – Auditions start at 6:00
The Bingen Theater
210 Oak St, Bingen WA 98605
This is an open audition; there is no need to sign up for a slot. Please arrive at least fifteen minutes early to fill out an audition form. Prepare a song of two minutes or less with a backing track. (Youtube Karaoke is just fine) We will not have an accompanist on site. Wear clothing and shoes that you can move in, (flip flops or open back shoes are not advised) we will be doing some light choreography in groups.

Our website has A LOT more information about auditions, including character descriptions, a show synopsis, and what you can expect. Audition info

Gorge Winds Concert Band-Spring Concert ’26
2026-05-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Granada Theater – Historic Downtown The Dalles, Granada Theater - Historic Downtown The Dalles
Join us for the Gorge Winds Concert Band’s annual Spring Concert. We are performing at the Historic Granada Theater (221 E 2nd St., The Dalles, OR) on May 1st (7:00 p.m.) and May 2nd (3:00 p.m.). The doors open a half hour before the concerts begin. We have a variety of music, including a couple of Latin pieces, a selection from Hamilton, marches, chanteys, a medley from the ’60s, a big-band jazz standard, and, of course, a piece composed by our conductor, Steve Hodges.
Donations appreciated. Thank you!

Autoharp master Bryan Bowers
2026-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Hood Crest Winery, 1900 Orchard Rd., Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Bryan will be performing in one show only on May 2 at Hood Crest in Hood River, joined by local luminaries Moe Dixon and Rick Campbell. Don’t miss this chance to see Bryan’s autoharp wizardry and hear his stories.

Hood River Valley Adult Center's 5th Annual Mardi Gras
2026-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 | 2010 Sterling Pl, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031, 2010 Sterling Pl, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031
A benefit for Hood River County Meals on Wheels Program.Louisiana Style Buffet Dinner, Crawfish Boil, Live Auction and Raffle, No Host Bar, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Raffle.Tickets available at the The Hood River Valley Adult Center.Space is limited and last year we sold out.No tickets at the door. Tickets are $25 in Advance and must be 21 to attend.Cash or card accepted.We can take payment over the phone and hold tickets for you.

The Sugar Daddys at MoCo with Mark Womble, Dennis Williams and Tim Ortlieb
2026-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Mosier Company, 2nd Avenue, Mosier, Oregon, 97040, United States
The Sugar Daddys with Mark Womble, Dennis Williams and Tim Ortlieb are at MoCo Saturday May 2 from 6pm to 8pm.

Renato Caranto Live Music!
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Phelps Creek Tasting Room, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River
The phenomenal tenor saxophonist Renato Caranto returns to Hood River to kickstart the new weekly Saturday night live music series at the Phelps Creek tasting room. The series will be curated by local genre-bending musician Chic Preston and will feature a fresh weekly presentation featuring some of the Northwest’s finest musicians. This week, Renato will be joined by NW Hammond B3 Organ master Louis “King Louie” Pain,Chicago/Portland drummer Michael Raynor and Chic Preston on voice and guitar. Expect high-octane jazz, R&B and funk. Weather permitting the band will perform on the spacious patio which features comfy seating, delicious Phelps Creek wines and food pairings.

Saturday Night in the Room - with Chic Preston
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Phelps Creek Tasting Room, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River
Featuring Organ Quartet High-energy jazz, funk & R&B!
Each week brings a fresh, rotating lineup of top-tier Pacific Northwest musicians, transforming the space with their own distinct style, sound, and energy. From soulful sets to electrifying performances, no two nights are ever the same—just a room full of talent, connection, and unforgettable music. Come for the vibe. Stay for the experience.
This Week: featuring Organ Quartet High-energy jazz, funk & R&B

Tad Robinson Blues Artist ft Alex Schultz
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Double Mountain, Double Mountain
Tad is amazing, 2026 Nominee for Soul-blues male artist & soul blues album. 12x Blues Music Award Nominee!
Free show, $20 suggested donation – benefit for SMART – Start Making A Reader Today! Starts at 7pm May 2nd

Dave Henehan Trio Featuring Dave Captein
2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Dog River Coffee, Dog River Coffee
Join us for a night of
Dog River opens its doors to nighttime music for the first time in years!
The band features Dave Henehan (guitar), Andy Lade (drums), and Pacifix Northwest jazz luminary Dave Captein (bass) in a rare Gorge visit.
We’ll cover a wide range of jazz and blues tunes, from soaring improvisations to gentle ballads to bossa nova and beyond!

Cascadian Clash Gorge Roller Derby Tournament
2026-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | The Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR, US
Gorge Roller Derby hosts 5 teams from California, Washington, Colorado and Alaska to compete in a sanctioned Roller Derby tournament Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd.
Come watch the Gorge Roller Derby All Stars at 2:00 or 6:00 on Saturday and at 2:00 on Sunday.
Saturday Schedule
9:00 Doors Open
10:00 Bout 1
12:00 Bout 2
2:00 Bout 3 Bay Area vs GRD
4:00 Bout 4
6:00 Bout 5 GRD vs Boulder
Sunday Schedule
9:00 Public Doors Open
10:00 Bout 6
12:00 Bout 7
2:00 Bout 8 GRD vs Rage
4:00 Bout 9
Don’t know much about roller derby? Watch this short video to learn the basics! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OId6gTd2LCM

Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour Marks 20 Years
2026-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Hood River Area, Hood River, 97031
For more Info and a map of studio locations: www.gorgeartists.org
Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour invites art lovers to come celebrate and experience art as work, craft, process, and inspiration. With 50 artists working in 42 studios, discover a variety of mediums from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, woodworking to photography, glass to metalsmith, and so much more. This is a free, self-guided tour of artist studios and workspaces located throughout the magnificent Mid-Columbia Gorge region. To see what’s in store for this year, also follow us on social media @gorgeartists.

Gary Reed Live Music
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | The Pines 1852, 415 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
at The Pines 1852: Gary Reed playing off-piste classics from 3-5 pm.

Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath
2026-05-03 18:00 - 19:15 | flow yoga, 1015 12th St, Hood River, 97031
Monthly Sound Bath

Join Angel Rose (Rose Dragon Healing Arts) & Gail Lordi (Healing Times Wellness) for an evening of deep rest, resonance, and renewal. Together they weave an energetically healing alchemy of restorative yoga and sound bath to soothe your body, mind, and nervous system.
Settle in with 30 minutes of gentle restorative yoga led by Gail, while Angel Rose offers soft soundscapes to support you in opening and releasing. Then, rest into a super-supported lying pose as both Angel Rose & Gail create a 45-minute immersive duet sound bath, blending the graceful harmonies of alchemy bowls, quartz crystal bowls, flute, Grotta Sonora gong, and koshi chimes.
This practice is designed for all levels—no yoga experience needed. Simply come as you are and allow the vibrations to recalibrate your whole being.
What to Bring:
Wear your comfiest clothes (pajamas welcome!) and feel free to bring a blanket and pillow for maximum comfort. The studio provides bolsters, blankets, and blocks.
Time: 6:00–7:15 pm (1 hr 15 min)
First Sundays
2025: Dec. 7
2026: Jan. 4 • Feb. 8 • Mar. 1 • Apr. 5 • May 3
Cost: $25
To Register Contact:
Flow Yoga

Chic Preston and Michelle Goguen live music!
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | CLYZM Wines, 121 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA, 98672, United States
Enjoy a Sunday patio live music performance by Americana artists Chic Preston and Michelle Goguen featuring Acoustic guitars and neckhair-raising vocal harmonies. Scrumptious Clyzm wines and food pairings.

Sunday Night Rodeo with Cascade High
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Rd. , The Dalles, OR, United States, Oregon 97058
Join Cascade High at Bargeway Every frist and third Sunday. A full band of country, rock and other classics from your favorite local legends.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1531843164949603/?event_time_id=1531843168282936

Alonzo Garbanzo Music Alive
2026-05-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Hood Crest Winery, 1900 Orchard Rd., Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
…at Hood Crest Winery, folks, yes indeed. Hope to see every single one of ya there!

Missoula Children’s Theater Auditions - Alice in Wonderland
2026-05-04 16:00 - 19:30 | Hood River Elks Lodge #1507
This is an open invitation to ALL K–8th–grade students in our community — no experience necessary, just excitement and a love of fun!
🎬 AUDITIONS:
📅 Monday, May 4th
🕓 4:00 PM (with a rehearsal after for principal roles until 7:30 pm)
📍 Hood River Elks Lodge
And the best part? It’s completely FREE!
Don’t miss your chance to step through the looking glass!

Gather & Ground: Gorge Awe Walk
2026-05-05 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.

Alonzo P. Garbanzo Live Music
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Phelps Creek Tasting Room, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River
Taco Tuesday’s return to Phelps Creek for the spring and summer, and I’m pleased to play there to open up the new season. For a fact check on rumors, check the poster.

Procreate for Beginners
2026-05-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Ready to turn your iPad into a portable art studio? In this introductory 2 day workshop, hands-on mini course, you’ll dive into the world of digital painting using Procreate, the powerful and intuitive app used by artists everywhere.
In just 4 hours total, you’ll learn how to:
• Navigate Procreate basics. Create and save new files, manage file formats
• Use layers, brushes, and color tools
• Sketch, ink, and paint your own digital image
• Export and share your art, including time-lapse video recordings of your process
No experience is necessary—just bring your iPad, the Procreate app, and an open mind. You’ll
leave with a basic understanding of digital art tools and one or two small projects you’ve created
yourself. Students will work from the same reference photos of an apple and sunflowers.
iPad + Procreate required. Curiosity and a sense of fun highly encouraged.
Materials List:
• iPad: At least a 6th-generation iPad (2018 or newer)
• Apple Pencil: 1st or 2nd Generation, depending on your iPad model
• Software: iPadOS 15.4 or later
• Procreate App: Latest version from the App Store (currently around $12.99 one-time
purchase)
Dates: Tuesdays May 5th and 12th
Time: 5:30-8pm
Ages: 14+
Cost: $75
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.

Community Reads: Author Visit with Emma Pattee
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | White Salmon Valley Community Library, 77 NE Wauna Ave, White Salmon, WA, 98672, United States
oin us for a Community Reads evening with acclaimed author Emma Pattee, celebrating her novel Tilt.
Set against the pulse of the Pacific Northwest, Tilt explores ambition, art, and the quiet moments that can tip a life in a new direction. With sharp insight and emotional precision, Pattee captures the tensions between who we are, who we want to be, and what we owe to the people and places that shape us.
Join us at 6 pm for refreshments and social time with the Friends of the Library. Keynote begins at 6:30 pm.
FVRLibraries Community Reads programming is made possible through generous support from the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation, Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library, Friends of Stevenson and North Bonneville Community Libraries, and Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

Rose City Band live music
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Griffin House on the Columbia River Gorge, 4168 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Legendary Portland based band is ready to rock at The Griffin House! These shows are completely not-for-profit, and children under 10 receive free admission!
The Griffin House~a one-of-a-kind venue hosting weddings, events, and intimate concerts with sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge. Since 2011, our not-for-profit concert series has become a beloved local tradition—supporting artists, sharing the beauty of The Griffin House, and giving back. In 2024, we founded The Gift of Time, which provides overnight care for single mothers in need, continuing our mission to create meaningful experiences while supporting our community through music and gathering. Join us for some unforgettable nights this summer!

Art Night!
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us once a month for a social evening of unguided art making. Participants will be encouraged to bring some supplies and a sketchbook to draw, paint or doodle! We will provide paper, pens and pencils and can provide prompts to get the creative juices flowing.
Date: Wednesday May 6th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 18+
Cost: $5
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 Brothers Reed
2026-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Bargeway Pub
The Brothers Reed craft harmony-driven Americana rooted in brotherhood, storytelling, and years of shared musical history. Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed blend roots rock, folk, and soul into songs that feel honest, worn-in, and emotionally resonant.
Their music moves easily between intimate, reflective moments and driving, full-band energy, anchored by tight harmonies and a deep musical connection that can only come from growing up and creating together. Whether stripped down or electrified, their songs carry a sense of warmth, grit, and authenticity.
With multiple albums and a devoted following, The Brothers Reed bring a live show that’s dynamic and engaging — equal parts front-porch intimacy and road-tested fire.
https://linktr.ee/thebrothersreed

The Lobbyists Live
2026-05-06 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.

Adult Creative Crafts: Psanky Egg Decorating
2026-05-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Goldendale Community Library, 131 W Burgen St, Goldendale, WA, United States, Washington 98620
Learn about and create pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian method of decorating eggs with a wax-resist method. Class will be led by local artist and Friend of the Goldendale Library member, Betty Long-Schleif and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goldendale Library.
https://fvrlibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/admin/event/6982eda2834cbb3dea2b78c4
Please register early as space and supplies are limited.Can register using link or call the library 509.773.4487.
For ages 18+
