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Saturday, 6/7
Sasquatch Brew Fest, tastings, silent auction, beer dinner, homebrew contest & golf Brew Am, noon-11pm, Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. $10 includes glass and 2 taste tickets.
Barrel Tour: Benton-Lane
Winery, High Pass Winery, LaVelle Vineyards, Pfeiffer Vineyards, Secret House Winery and Noble Estate, 9:30am, meet at parking lot btwn. Valley River Inn and Macy’s. 21+ event. www.wineriesoflanecounty.com $60.
First Saturday Park Walk: Delta Ponds, 9am, meet at parking lot behind the Valley River Center. Free.
Honeyman Coast Watch North Jetty Extravaganza, hikes, games and demos, 9am-1pm, North Jetty west parking area, Florence. Free.
Really, Really Free Market, bring usable items to give away, 11am-3pm, Island Park, Spfd. Free.
We Are Bethel Celebration, music by Eleven Eyes at 4pm, booths, food, youth carnival and more, noon-6pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. 682-5521. Free.
Bike Day, group rides, demos, bike rodeo, free tune-ups, parade and more, 10am-3pm, Science Factory. Free.
World Naked Bike Ride, 11:30pm, gather at Monroe Park. Free.
Sunday, 6/8
“Music in the Garden,” self-guided tour of seven private gardens, benefit for Eugene Symphony Guild, with musicians, 10am-4pm, various locations, North Eugene. 342-6696 or 915-2966. $12 adv., $15 day of event.
Wednesday, 6/11
Strawberry Social, eat strawberry shortcake, listen to music, sip cool drinks, 2pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. $3.
Friday, 6/13
Broadway Bloc Party, feat. Sound Tribe Sector 9, Bassnectar, Pnuma Trio, 5pm, Broadway & Olive. www.ticketweb.com $30, $27 stu. ($50 two-day pass).
Saturday, 6/14
Broadway Bloc Party, feat. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Devil Makes Three, Islands, noon, Broadway & Olive. www.ticketweb.com $30, $27 stu. ($50 two-day pass).
Steep Hill Chase, 5k, 9am, Alton Baker Park. www.goodrace.com
Youth Triathlon, short swim, moderate bike ride and solid run, register for one event or all three, for four age groups (8 and under, 9-10, 11-12 and 13 and over), 2pm-5pm today at Sheldon Pool & Fitness Center; 10am-1pm July 19 at Echo Hollow Pool; 10am-1pm Aug. 23 at Amazon Pool. www.eugene-or.gov/recenroll $25.
HOUR Traders Local Folk Festival, feat. local arts & crafts, community art project, music and dancing w/Ancient Ways Marimba Ensemble, 2pm-dusk, Avery Park, Corvallis. www.hourexchange.org or 753-0595. Free.
Black Rock Music Festival, feat. La Conquista, Yvad, Selassie I. Soldier, Serious De Witness, Ras Danny & The Higher Reasoning Sound System, more, proceeds benefit Falls City Public Schools, 2pm-9pm, Falls City. www.myspace.com/blackrockmusicfestival $20 adv., $25 door, FREE under age 10.
Graduation and Father’s Day at King Estate, 11am-6pm June 14 & 15, King Estate MarketPlace. www.kingestate.com
Sunday, 6/15
Graduation and Father’s Day at King Estate continues. See June 14.
Tuesday, 6/17
Summer Reading Kick-off Extravaganza, feat. Jugglemania w/Rhys Thomas, 11am, Springfield Library Fountain Plaza. Free.
Friday, 6/20
Black Sheep Gathering, w/sheep and goat shows, workshops, classes, trade show, fiber arts, spinning circles, demonstrations and more, 9am-6pm June 20; 9am-5pm June 21; 9am-4pm June 22, Lane County Fairgrounds. www.blacksheepgathering.org Free.
Bob Weir & RatDog, Gov’t Mule, 7:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $35 adv., $40 door.
Saturday, 6/21
Go Skateboarding Day Skate Jam, 1pm-5pm, Meadowview Skate Park. Register, 682-5329. Free.
Datalogic 5k run, 9am, Datalogic headquarters. www.eclecticedgeracing.com or 484-9883.
Humane Society of Cottage Grove Golf Tournament & Scramble benefit event, 8am, Middlefield Golf Course, Cottage Grove. 942-9183. $45, $180 team of 4.
Summer Solstice Celebration, feat. Norma Fraser, fire dancers, more, 7pm, Sweet Cheeks Winery, 26961 Briggs Hill Rd. www.sweetcheekswinery.com $10.
Black Sheep Gathering continues. See June 20.
Sunday, 6/22
Black Sheep Gathering continues. See June 20.
Monday, 6/23
Oregon Bach Festival: InChoir: Sing along with the masters, 7pm, Hult Center, $10. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Washburne/China Creek Loops, 5 miles (Coast/Beach). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Tuesday, 6/24
Hike with the Obsidians: Kentucky Falls, 4.4 miles (Coast Range). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Just for Kids Talent Show for ages 4-18, 11:30am, Meadow Park, Spfd. Register at 736-4544. Free.
Wednesday, 6/25
Hike with the Obsidians: Clear Lake, 5.5 miles (Cascades). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Concert in the Quad: Absolute, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free.
Concert in the Park: Accordions Anonymous, 6:30pm, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove. Free.
Thursday, 6/26
Hikes with the Obsidians: Brice Creek, 5.5 miles or 11 miles (two options); Spencer Butte, 6 miles (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Susan Tedeschi, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $30-$50.
Kayak Competitions: Whitewater Rodeo and Downriver Race, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Knickerbocker Footbridge, Alton Baker Park. www.worldkayak.com Free.
Track & Field-related Art in the Galleries
DIVA “The Notion of Motion,” exhibit of installations, photography & sculpture in celebration of the Olympic Trials by Tenold Peterson, Steven Oshatz, Sergio Ortiz, Don MacLane and Becoming April, through July 26. Noon-5pm Tu-Sa. 110 W. Broadway.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art “Faster, Higher, Farther: The Spirit of Track-and-Field Sports,” photography exhibit featuring work by Annie Leibovitz, David Burnett, Kenneth Jarecke, Dilip Mehta and more, through Sept. 1. “Edward Burtynsky: The China Series,” photography exhibit; “The Thinking Body” exhibit, through Sept. 7. A free opening reception is 5:30pm Wednesday, June 25. 11am-8pm W; 11am-5pm Th-Su. 1430 Johnson Ln., UO campus. $5, $3 stu. & sr.
Maude Kerns Art Center “Track Town USA” juried exhibit featuring work in all media, through July 11. 10am-5pm M-F; noon-4pm Sa. 1910 E. 15th. $3 sug. don
Friday, 6/27
Eugene 08 Festival This is the big one, the summer event Eugene’s been promoting the hell out of, hoping for a gazillion visitors (and secretly hoping some of the “undesirables” go camping in the woods). They’re closing down parts of 15th Avenue and Agate Street to accommodate a festival area that will wrap around Hayward Field (those with tickets come and go as they please; unticketed folks stay outside the stadium). A jumbo screen will simulcast the Olympic Trials competition and festival grounds will include a food court, sports bar, The Starting Block kids/family activity zone and entertainment stages that host music, comedy and Bach Fest guest artists. Free shuttles and valet bike parking is available. June 27-July 6. 11am-11:30pm today, vicinity of Hayward Field. www.eugene08.com Free.
Oregon Bach Festival See June 19 issue for full coverage & details. Choral-orchestral concert: B Minor Mass Portland, 7:30pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, PDX, $15-$55. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hikes with the Obsidians: Delta Ponds (local); Pre’s Rock, 3.5 miles (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Olympic Trials Celebration at King Estate, 11am-6pm June 27-29, King Estate Winery. www.kingestate.com
Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, Eugene. See www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. Free.
Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. Free.
Satin Love Orchestra, 6:30pm, 5th and A Streets, downtown Springfield. Free.
Indigo Girls, Brandi Carlile, 7pm, Secret House Vineyards, Veneta. www.secrethousewinery.com $33 adv., $36 door.
Gold Dust Electric Parade, 9pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. Free.
Movie Night: Prefontaine: Fire on the Track, with subtitles for the hearing impaired, 10pm, 15th & Agate, UO. Free.
Saturday, 6/28
Eugene 08 Festival, feat. PICCFest Choir, Lafa Taylor, guided walking tour to UO Library, 10am-11pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
Takin’ It To The Streets, live acoustic street music: Olem Alves, 10:30am; Forgotten Works, 1pm; McKenzie Stubbert, 3:30pm, Eugene Airport. Free.
Oregon Bach Festival: PICCFEST Choir, 11:30am, Hayward Field, free; Inside Line: Robert Levin, 6:30pm, Hult Center, free; Choral-Orchestral Concert: B Minor Mass, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$55. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Gold Rush 5k run/walk, 7am registration; 8am start, 6th & Main St., Cottage Grove. xlevents@yahoo.com or 541-767-4119.
Hikes with the Obsidians: Mount Pisgah, 3 miles (local); Library to Skinner Butte (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
The Marshall Tucker Band, 7pm, Secret House Vineyards, Veneta. www.secrethousewinery.com $20 adv., $23 door.
A&W Car Cruise, feat. The Cheeseburgers, 3pm-7pm, Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater, Oakridge. Free.
Olympic Trials Celebration at King Estate Winery continues. See June 27.
Sunday, 6/29
Eugene 08 Festival, feat. Gaye Lee Russell, Ben Rice Blues Band, Deb Cleveland & The Vipers, walking tour of Willamette River at 9:30am, 9am-9pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
Takin’ It To The Streets: Free acoustic street music
13th & Alder: Bajuana Tea, 10:30am; Eagle Park Slim, 1pm; Janet Bates, 3:30pm; Olem Alves, 6pm.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO: Forgotten Works, 10:30am; Paul Biondi, 1pm; Sean McGowan, 3:30pm; Walker T. Ryan, 6pm.
19th & Agate: MorningSun, 10:30am; Robert Meade, 1pm; Bad Mitten Orchestre, 3:30pm; Tara Kemp, 6pm.
Oregon Bach Festival: Chuang-Levin Piano Duo, 4pm, The Shedd, $15-$29; PICCFEST Gala Concert, 7:30pm, Hult Center. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: River Walk/Pre’s Trail, 4 miles (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Reverend Horton Heat, The Supersuckers, Nashville Pussy, 5pm, Secret House Vineyards, Veneta. www.secrethousewinery.com $23 adv., $25 door.
Olympic Trials Celebration at King Estate Winery continues. See June 27.
Monday, 6/30
Eugene 08 Festival, guided walking tour to Alton Baker Park, kids bring old athletic shoes to be recycled, 10am-11pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
Oregon Bach Festival: Let’s Talk: Helmuth @ 75, noon, Hult Center, free; special guest: Garrison Keillor, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$55. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Amazon Headwaters to Raptor Center, 3 miles (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
july
Tuesday, 7/1
Oregon Bach Festival: Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: Tom Hall, noon, Hult Center, free; Discovery Series: Concertos for Violin and Oboe, 4:30pm, Hult Center, $21, $15 stu., sr.; Inside Line:
Rebecca Oswald, 7:30pm, Hult Center, free; Choral-Orchestral Concert: Bowerman: Man of Oregon, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$55. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hikes with the Obsidians: Washburne Loop/Hobbit Trail/Lighthouse, 5.5 miles (Coast/Beach); Little Belknap, 5.2 miles (Cascades/Lava Flows). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Eugene 08 Festival, feat. ACT-SO youth competition, School of Rock, Youth Track Clinic & All-Comers Youth Meet for kids under age 12, 4am-9pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
Takin’ It To The Streets: Free acoustic street music
13th & Alder: Eagle Park Slim, 10:30am; Bad Mitten Orchestre, 1pm; MorningSun, 3:30pm; Robert Meade, 6pm.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO: Paul Biondi, 10:30am; McKenzie, 1pm; Walker T. Ryan, 3:30pm; Free the Banjo Girl, 6pm.
19th & Agate: Nate York of The T Club, 10:30am; Bajuana Tea, 1pm; Janet Bates, 3:30pm; Conjugal Visitors, 6pm.
Wednesday, 7/2
Oregon Bach Festival: Let’s Talk: The 5 Browns, noon, Hult Center, free; Discovery Series: St. John Passion 1, 4:30pm, Hult Center, $21, $15 stu., sr.; The 5 Browns, 7:30pm, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$29. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Four Days of the 4th of July, barbecue, music, decorations, fireworks, fireworks cruise and more, July 2-5, Old Town Florence. www.florencechamber.com or 541-997-3128.
Hike with the Obsidians: Iron Mountain, 6.6 miles (Cascades). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Takin’ It To The Streets: Free acoustic street music
Pearl & Broadway: Walker T. Ryan, 1pm; Eagle Park Slim, 3:30pm; Jerry Zybach, 6pm.
5th St. Market: Conjugal Visitors, 1pm; Michelle Star Griffin, 3:30pm; Tara Kemp, 6pm
Eugene Hilton: Forgotten Works, 1pm; Sean McGowan, 3:30pm; Paul Biondi, 6pm.
LTD Downtown Bus Station: Bad Mitten Orchestre, 1pm; Free the Banjo Girl, 3:30pm; Robert Meade, 6pm.
Eugene 08 Festival, feat. ZAPP, the Edge and other youth dancers, Youth & Adult All-Comers Track Meet, 4am-9pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
Twilight Garden Tour, 8pm, Village Green Resort & Gardens, 725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove.
Film premiere: Ed’s Co-ed, fictional film about UO students in the ‘20s, 7:30pm, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove. www.cottagetheatre.org or 942-8001. $5.
Air National Guard Band of the Northwest, 6:30pm, Island Park, Spfd. Free.
The Cutters, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free
Thursday, 7/3
Oregon Bach Festival: On the House: Puttin’ on the RITS, noon, Hult Center, free; OBF Hayward: Bach Remix, 4pm, Hayward Field, free; Discovery Series: St. John Passion 2, 4:30pm, Hult Center, $21, $15 stu., sr.; Strangeland Family Youth Choral Academy, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church, $15-$29. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Pre’s Rock, 3.5 miles (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Takin’ It To The Streets: Free acoustic street music
Pearl & Broadway: Robert Meade, 1pm; Michelle Star Griffin, 3:30pm; Eagle Park Slim, 6pm.
5th Ave. & Pearl: Bad Mitten Orchestre, 1pm; Paul Biondi, 3:30pm; Forgotten Works, 6pm.
Eugene Hilton: McKenzie Stubbert, 1pm; Jerry Zybach, 3:30pm; Walker T. Ryan, 6pm.
LTD Downtown Bus Station: Nate York of The T Club, 1pm; Bajuana Tea, 3:30pm; Conjugal Visitors, 6pm.
Eugene 08 Festival, feat. Bach Remix DJ, youth dancers, guided walking tour of Autzen Stadium, 4pm-9pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
2008 Comedy Improv Trials, 7pm today & July 5 (Family show); 9pm July 5 (Adult show), Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove. www.cottagetheatre.org or 942-8001. $10, $5 stu., sr.
Charlie Musselwhite, 7pm, Monteith Park, Albany. www.cityofalbany.net/parks/riverrhythms Free.
Four Days of the 4th of July continues. See July 2.
Friday, 7/4
Art & the Vineyard Music and arts festival with artists’ marketplace, kids’ arena, international food court, specialty booths, wine samples for purchase, Freedom Festival on July 4 w/fireworks show and performances from Quarterflash, Don Latarski w/Halie Loren and The Essentials, 11am-dusk July 4, 11am-9:30pm July 5 and 11am-7pm July 6, Alton Baker Park. www.artandthevineyard.org $15 three-day pass, $6 single day, $1 under age 11.
Butte to Butte 10k run/walk, starts at 40th and Donald; ends at Skinner Butte Park. www.buttetobutte.org
Fourth of July at the MarketPlace, 11am-6pm July 4-6, King Estate MarketPlace www.kingestate.com
Eugene 08 Festival, w/guided tour to Pre’s Trail, fireworks at dusk, 3pm-11:30pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free
Cottage Grove Speedway Races & Wall of Fire, 5pm, Cottage Grove Speedway. www.cottagegrovespeedway.com
Lane Art Council’s First Friday ARTWalk, 5:30pm, Downtown Eugene. Free.
Light of Liberty Celebration, food, vendors, kids’ activities, a fireworks display, music by Nokie Edwards (of The Ventures) and Amy Clawson, proceeds benefit Project Share, which helps low-income families with winter heating emergencies, 5pm, Island Park, Spfd. 746-8451. $5 adv., $7 door, Free under age 5.
Yachats la de da Parade, Festivities & Fireworks Show, noon-dusk, Yachats. FREE.
Oregon Bach Festival: OBF Hayward: Trio Voronezh, 4pm, Hayward Field, free. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Four Days of the 4th of July continues. See July 2.
Saturday, 7/5
Eugene 08 Festival, feat. guided walking tour of Willamette River North, 9am-10pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
Oregon Bach Festival: Kids Program: Green Eggs and Ham, 11am, Hult Center, $5; On the House: SFYCA Soloists, noon, Hult Center, free; Inside Line: Stephen Rodgers, 6:30pm, Hult Center, free; Mendelssohn Octet, 7:30pm, Hult Center. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Island Park to Autzen Bridge, 5 miles (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
First Saturday Park Walk: West Eugene Wetlands, 9am, meet where bike path crosses Terry Street. Free.
Canteen Swing! benefit for Oregon Aviation Historical Society, feat. Blue Skies Big Band, The Jewel Tones, 7pm, O.A.H.S. Hangar, Cottage Grove. www.oregonaviation.org $15 adv., $20 door.
Heceta Head Lighthouse Night Program, learn about history and how the lens works, 9pm today and Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, meet in parking lot. Bring flashlight & coat. Free.
Four Days of the 4th of July continues. See July 2.
2008 Comedy Improv Trials continues. See July 3.
Art & the Vineyard continues. See July 4.
Fourth of July at the MarketPlace continues. See July 4.
Sunday, 7/6
Eugene 08 Festival, feat. comedy by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant, music by Shanghai Quartet, Satin Love Orchestra, guided walking tour to Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 11am-10pm, vicinity of Hayward Field. Free.
Oregon Bach Festival: OBF Hayward: The Shanghai Quartet, 1pm, Hayward Field, free; Inside Line: Thomas Somerville, 3pm, Hult Center, free; Choral-Orchestral: Magnificat & Holy Mass, 4pm, Hult Center, $15-$29. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Animal House walking tour, 3-5 miles (local). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Kenny Loggins, 7:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $35-$60.
Eugene 08 Festival continues. See June 27.
Art & the Vineyard continues. See July 4.
Fourth of July at the MarketPlace continues. See July 4.
Monday, 7/7
Hike with the Obsidians: Washburne/China Creek Loops, 5 miles (Coast/Beach). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Oregon Bach Festival: Let’s Talk: Shanghai Quartet, noon, Hult Center, free; Discovery Series: St. John Passion 3, 4:30pm, Hult Center, $21, $15 stu., sr.; Inside Line: Stephen Rodgers, 6:30pm, Hult Center, free; China Song, 7:30pm, Hult Center. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Tuesday, 7/8
Hike with the Obsidians: Rigdon Meadows/Indigo & Chuckle Springs, 6.3 miles (pioneer trail). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Mother Good Magic Show, 11:30am, Meadow Park, Spfd. Free.
Oregon Bach Festival: Organ Interlude: EIRay Stewart-Cook, noon, Central Lutheran Church, $21, $15 stu., sr.; Discovery Series: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, 4:30pm, Hult Center, $21, $15 stu., sr.; Inside Line: Stephen Rodgers, 6:30pm, Hult Center, free; Le Salon Francais, 7:30pm, Hult Center. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Wednesday, 7/9
Oregon Bach Festival: Let’s Talk: Nicholas McGegan, noon, Hult Center, free; Hinkle Seminar: St. John Passion, 2pm, Hult Center; Discovery Series: St. John Passion 4, 4:30pm, Hult Center, $21, $15 stu., sr.; Inside Line: Stephen Rodgers, 6:30pm, Hult Center, free; Schubertiade, 7:30pm, Hult Center. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Gwynn Creek/Cape Perpetua, 7 miles (Coast). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Three Fingered Jack, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free.
Dierks Bentley, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $33-$45.
Thursday, 7/10
Oregon Bach Festival: Organ Interlude: Duoing Keyboards, noon, First United Methodist, $21, $15 stu., sr.; The Four Seasons w/Sarah Chang, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$55. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Salt Creek Falls, 3.4 miles (Cascades). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
The Valley Boys, 6:30pm, Island Park, Spfd. Free.
Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir, 7pm, Monteith Park, Albany. www.cityofalbany.net/parks/riverrhythms Free.
Friday, 7/11
Oregon Country Fair See July 10 issue for full coverage & details. 11am-7pm July 11-13, Veneta. www.oregoncountryfair.org or 343-4298. Friday & Sunday $18 adv., $21 door; Saturday $21 adv., $26 door; three-day pass $48. Children under age 10 admitted free w/paying adult. Parking $5.
Oregon Bach Festival: On the House: Mood Area 52, noon, Hult Center, free; Organ Recital, 7:30pm, Central Lutheran Church, $21, $15 stu., sr.. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Hike with the Obsidians: Lowder Mountain, 6 miles (Cascades). RSVP, otrials@obsidians.org
Floater, Zepparella, Slow Children, 6pm, Secret House Vineyards, Veneta. www.secrethousewinery.com $16.50 adv., $20 door.
Movie Night in the Park: Raiders of the Lost Ark, with subtitles for the hearing impaired, 9pm, Washington Park. Free.
Saturday, 7/12
Oregon Bach Festival: Kids Program: Jungle Book, 11am, Hult Center, $5; On the House: Do the Tango, noon, Hult Center, free; OBF at the Shedd: Trio for Nuevo Tango, 7:30pm, The Shedd, $15-$29. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts, The Smokin’ Guns Band, benefit for Relay for Life, 2pm-8pm, Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater, Oakridge. $5.
Oregon Country Fair continues. See July 11.
Sunday, 7/13
Oregon Bach Festival: St. Matthew Passion, 3pm, Hult Center, $15-$55; Closing Night Gala, 6:30pm, King Estate Winery, $125. www.oregonbachfestival.com or (800) 457-1486.
Pioneer Picnic, 11am-4pm, Greenwaters Park, Oakridge. Chicken & refreshments provided (bring own salad, bread or dessert). $5.
Run In The Country, half-marathon, 7am, Coburg. www.eclecticedgeracing.com or 343-7414.
Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
Oregon Country Fair continues. See July 11.
Tuesday, 7/15
Mad Science, 11:30am, Meadow Park, Spfd. Free.
Chalk Art & Marimba Music Festival, with Kutsinhira Marimba Youth Ensemble performing, 11:30am-1pm, Fountain Plaza, Springfield Library. Free.
Blueberry Bash, create and eat blueberry foods w/ice cream, 2pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. RSVP, 682-5521. $3.
Wednesday, 7/16
Touch-A-Truck, kids get to check out fire engines, cement trucks, sweepers, dump truck and more, 5pm-7:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. Free.
The Severin Sisters, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free.
Thursday, 7/17
Linn County Fair, 11am-11pm July 17-20, Linn County Fair & Expo, Albany. www.linncountyfair.com $7, $5 sr., children under age 11, free under age 5 ($3 parking fee).
Craig Morgan, 8:30pm, Linn County Fair, Albany. Free w/fair admission.
Bohemia Mining Days “Mining Memories” theme, with youth talent contest, Bloomer Parade, Battle of the Bands, Grand Miners’ Parade and more, July 17-20, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove. www.bohemiaminingdays.org
Concert in the Park: The Essentials, 6:30pm, Amazon Center. Free.
Friday, 7/18
da Vinci Days Da Vinci Days mixes science, art and technology in a three-day festival that mixes community art bikes with the unbelievably cool Kinetic Sculpture Race. Don’t miss the da Vinci Film and Video Festival, ENTEK Electrathon, children’s parade and teen battle of the bands. This year’s Friday night headliner is BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. July 18-20, various locations, Corvallis. www.davinci-days.org $15 weekend pass; $10 one-day pass.
Tayberry Jam: Reggae on the Mountain Music by JahSun, Clinton Fearon, Eleven Eyes, Bad Mitten Orchestre, Bazil Rathbone, Lafa Taylor, I-Chele & the Circle of Light, and many more, w/global sustainabilty summit and permaculture teach-in. July 18-20, Cougar Mountain, Saginaw. www.tayberryjam.com
Whiteaker Neighborhood River Festival, drumming, storytelling, kayak demos, Oregon’s largest slip-n-slide and more, 4pm-7:30pm, River House, 301 N. Adams. 682-5329. Free.
Emerald Empire HempFest, feat. music, speakers and vendors, 4:20pm-10pm July 18; noon-10pm July 19; noon-8pm July 20, Washington-Jefferson Underbridge Park. Free.
Terri Clark, 8:30pm, Linn County Fair, Albany. Free w/fair admission.
Movie Night in the Park: Labyrinth, with subtitles for the hearing impaired, 9pm, Sladden Park. Free.
Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 17.
Linn County Fair continues. See July 17.
Saturday, 7/19
Riffle, 8pm, 5th and A Streets, downtown Springfield. Free.
Willamette Valley 10k/30k walk/run or relay, 8am, Alton Baker Park. www.wondersofwalking.com
The Guess Who, 8:30pm, Linn County Fair, Albany. Free w/fair admission.
Youth Triathlon (Echo Hollow Pool) continues. See June 14.
Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 17.
Linn County Fair continues. See July 17.
Emerald Empire HempFest continues. See July 18.
Tayberry Jam: Reggae on the Mountain continues. See July 18.
da Vinci days continues. See July 18.
Sunday, 7/20
Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. 682-5000. $29-$40.
Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 17.
Linn County Fair continues. See July 17.
Emerald Empire HempFest continues. See July 18.
Tayberry Jam: Reggae on the Mountain continues. See July 18.
da Vinci days continues. See July 18.
Tuesday, 7/22
Dr. Delusion’s Illusions, 11:30am, Douglas Gardens Park, Spfd. Free.
Kids’ Flea Market, kids sell their stuff to other kids, for ages 17 and younger, 11am-1pm, Fountain Plaza, Springfield Library. Free.
Wednesday, 7/23
The Flow, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free.
Thursday, 7/24
Kayak Competitions: Whitewater Rodeo and Downriver Race, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Knickerbocker Footbridge, Alton Baker Park. www.worldkayak.com Free.
Concert in the Park: Hot Club Eugene, 6:30pm, Campbell Center. Free.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7pm, Monteith Park, Albany. www.cityofalbany.net/parks/riverrhythms Free.
Friday, 7/25
Oregon Festival of American Music This year’s festival, “Over the Rainbow: The Music of America in Hard Times, 1929-45,” explores American pop music’s response to the Great Depression and WWII in clubs and dancehalls around the country. To commemorate this movement, OFAM presents nine days of concerts, recitals, films, talks, youth and senior music camps and more. The whole shebang kicks off tonight with the staging of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s take on MGM’s 1939 film, Wizard of Oz, 7:30pm July 25 & 26 and Aug. 8; 2pm Aug. 2 & 10, Hult Center, $20-$48; events continue through Aug. 16. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, Eugene. See www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. Free.
Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. Free.
Severin Sisters, 6:30pm, Island Park, Spfd. Free.
Movie Night in the Park: The Karate Kid, with subtitles for the hearing impaired, 9pm, Churchill Park. Free.
Saturday, 7/26
NW Herb Fest, feat. medicinal herb classes & much more, July 26 & 27, Wise Acres Farm, Pleasant Hill. www.herbaltransitions.com or 736-0164.
Bob Manning & Nashville West, Shannon Reigns & Taylor’s Crossing, Taryn Cross, 2pm-8pm, Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater, Oakridge. Free.
REI Peak Challenge 5k run, 8am, Downtown Eugene. www.eclecticedgeracing.com or 484-9883.
South Lane Cruisers Car Show, 10am-5pm, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove. Free.
OFAM Musical: Wizard of Oz continues. See July 25.
Sunday, 7/27
Springfield Community Concert Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
Shannon Reigns & Taylor’s Crossing, Amy Clawson, 2pm-8pm, Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater, Oakridge. Free.
NW Herb Fest continues. See July 26.
Tuesday, 7/29
Steel Magnolias, 11:30am, Meadow Park, Spfd. Free.
Oregon Festival of American Music: Music Through the Eye: Memories in Black and White, 6pm, The Shedd. www.ofam.org or 434-7000. $24-$38
Wednesday, 7/30
Fred Towne & Friends, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free.
Oregon Festival of American Music: Opening Gala: “Cotton Club Stomp,” 7:30pm, The Shedd. www.ofam.org or 434-7000. $24-$38
Thursday, 7/31
Oregon Festival of American Music: Film: Gold Diggers of 1933, 10am, The Shedd, free; Talk: “Louis Armstrong,” Carl Woideck, 1pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “Swing That Music: Louis Armstrong & Small Group Swing,” 2pm, The Shedd, $18-$26; Talk: “Harold Arlen,” 5pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “Beyond the Rainbow: The Life & Times of Harold Arlen,” 8pm, The Shedd, $20-$36. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Tower of Power, 7pm, Monteith Park, Albany. www.cityofalbany.net/parks/riverrhythms Free.
august
Friday, 8/1
Faerieworlds Festival, Aug. 1-3, Secret House Winery, Veneta. www.faerieworlds.com Adults: $18-$20, $50 weekend pass; Kids (5-12): $5, $10 weekend pass.
Oregon Festival of American Music: Film: Shall We Dance (1937), 10am, The Shedd, free; Talk: “Dorothy Fields,” Jim Ralph, 1pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “Sunny Side of the Street:
Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh,” 2pm, The Shedd, $18-$26; Talk: “Brigadoon and Fantasy Musical,” 5pm, The Shedd, free. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Lane Art Council’s First Friday ARTWalk, 5:30pm, Downtown Eugene. Free.
The Hi-Fi Ramblers, 6:30pm, Island Park, Spfd. Free.
OFAM Musical: Brigadoon, 7:30pm Aug. 1 & 7, 15 & 16; 2pm Aug. 3, Hult Center. www.ofam.org or 434-7000. $20-$48.
Movie Night in the Park: Harvey, with subtitles for the hearing impaired, 9pm, Amazon Park. Free.
Saturday, 8/2
Oregon Festival of American Music: “You Are My Sunshine!” public jam, 10am, Hult Center lobby, free; Talk: “Harry Warren,” 5pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “We’re In The Money: Harry Warren & Friends,” 8pm, The Shedd, $20-$36. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Free Shakespeare in the Park presents The Merry Wives of Windsor, bring a blanket, family and friends, 6pm Saturdays and Sundays Aug. 2 through 24, with 5pm children’s pre-show, Amazon Community Park. 682-5373. Free.
First Saturday Park Walk: Alton Baker Park, 9am, meet at picnic shelter east of the duck pond. Free.
Multicultural Festival, cultural activities, crafts, games, swimming, performance by Dr. Delusion and music by The West Coast Rhythm Kings, 3pm-8pm, Sheldon Community Center & Park, 2445 Willakenzie. 682-5312. Free.
Queensrÿche, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. 682-5000. $33 adv., $38 door.
Heceta Head Lighthouse Night Program continues. See July 5.
OFAM Musical: Wizard of Oz continues. See July 25.
Faerieworlds continues. See Aug. 1.
Sunday, 8/3
Oregon Tuba Ensemble, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
OFAM Musical: Brigadoon continues. See Aug. 1.
Faerieworlds continues. See Aug. 1.
The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Aug. 2.
Tuesday, 8/5
Destination DJ, 11:30am, Meadow Park, Spfd. Free.
Oregon Festival of American Music: Film: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, 10am, The Shedd, free; Talk: “’Fats’ Waller,” 5pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “Unsaturated Fats,” 8pm, The Shedd, $20-$36. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Wednesday, 8/6
Oregon Festival of American Music: Film: The Grapes of Wrath, 10am, The Shedd, free; Talk: “The Crooners,” 5pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “From Bing to Bobby Sox: Crooners & Swing,” 8pm, Hult Center, $20-$36. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
The Nettles, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free.
Thursday, 8/7
Oregon Festival of American Music: Film: Casablanca, 10am, The Shedd, free; Talk: “Bix & Hoagy,” 1pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “Stardust: Hoagy Carmichael’s America,” 2pm, The Shedd, $18-$26. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Scandinavian Festival, crafts, food, Scandia Run, fashion show, dancing, music and more, Aug. 7-10, Junction City. www.scandinavianfestival.com
Concert in the Park: State of Jefferson, 6:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. Free.
Paul Thorn, 7pm, Monteith Park, Albany. www.cityofalbany.net/parks/riverrhythms Free.
OFAM Musical: Brigadoon continues. See Aug. 1.
Friday, 8/8
NW World Reggae Festival A three-day music concert featuring some of the best reggae artists from around the world converging on a wooded ranch along the Mohawk River? Sounds like a recipe for sunburns, dreads, hemp, some hella dank chronic and maybe even some skinny dipping (heck, the Willamettans are nearby, so why not?). Acts include Macka B, Midnite, Sister Carol, Mighty Diamonds, Queen Omega, Thomas Mapfumo & The Black Unlimited and many, many more. Aug. 8-10, Bob’s Ranch, 5 miles north of Marcola. www.nwworldreggae.com $110 for 3-day pass w/camping; $90 Sat./Sun. only; $40 Sun. only.
Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Sly and Robbie, 6pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. 682-5000. $29.50 adv., $35 door.
Oregon Festival of American Music: Film: Stage Door Canteen, 10am, The Shedd, free; Concert: “Finger Buster: Jazz Piano Solos, 1929-45,” 2pm, The Shedd, $18-$26; Talk “The Oz Legacy,” 5pm, The Shedd, free; Song & Dance Academy Concert, 5pm, The Shedd, free. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Movie Night in the Park: The Iron Giant, with subtitles for the hearing impaired, 9pm, Monroe Park. Free.
OFAM Musical: Wizard of Oz continues. See July 25.
Scandinavian Festival continues. See Aug. 7.
Saturday, 8/9
Ladies Only Skate Jam, event for women & girl skateboarders (and their children), 1pm-5pm, Meadowview Skate Park. Register, 682-5329. Free.
Geocaching Event for ages 8 and up, go on a geocache treasure hunt for prizes, 9am-1pm, meet at River House, 301 N. Adams. $5.
Oakridge Mardi Gras, benefit for New Orleans Musician’s Village, feat. Kelly Thibodeaux & Friends, w/cajun food & beer garden, 2pm-8pm, Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater, Oakridge. $5.
Oregon Festival of American Music: Film: To Have and Have Not, 10am, The Shedd, free; Song Fest Camp Concert, noon, The Shedd, free; Talk: “Communist, Socialist and Music as Protest,” 1pm, The Shedd, free; Concert: “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime,” 2pm, The Shedd, $18-$26; Jazz Academy Concert, 5pm, The Shedd, free; Grand Finale: “Stage Door Canteen,” 7:30pm, Hult Center, $18-$38. www.ofam.org or 434-7000.
Scandia Run 10k, 8am, Junction City. www.goodrace.com or 998-1171.
Heceta Head Lighthouse Night Program continues. See July 5.
The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Aug. 2
NW World Reggae Festival continues. See Aug. 8.
Scandinavian Festival continues. See Aug. 7..
Sunday, 8/10
Celtic Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
OFAM Musical: Wizard of Oz continues. See July 25.
The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Aug. 2.
NW World Reggae Festival continues. See Aug. 8.
Scandinavian Festival continues. See Aug. 7.
Tuesday, 8/12
Lane County Fair, Aug. 12-17, Lane County Fairgrounds. www.atthefair.com $9, $6 under age 17, FREE under age 5.
Canned Heat, 8pm, Lane County Fair Mainstage. Free w/fair admission.
Wednesday, 8/13
Jack Ingram, 8pm, Lane County Fair Mainstage. Free w/fair admission.
Deadwood Revival, noon, OSU Bookstore Courtyard, Corvallis. Free.
Thursday, 8/14
Satin Love Orchestra, Riffle, 7pm, Lane County Fair Mainstage. Free w/fair admission.
Concert in the Park: Barbara Healy, 6:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. Free.
The Grass Roots, 7pm, Monteith Park, Albany. www.cityofalbany.net/parks/riverrhythms Free.
Friday, 8/15
Off the Grid Music Festival, meet, play, network, jam, party, camp. Aug. 15-17, farm off Erickson Road, West Eugene. www.offthegridmusicfest.org $10 Aug. 15; $20 Aug. 16; $10 Aug. 17; $10/night camping fee; $100 VIP all-access pass.
Little Big Town, 8pm, Lane County Fair Mainstage. $15.50-$27.50 (includes free fair admission).
Wine & Garlic Festival, 11am-6pm Aug. 15-17, King Estate MarketPlace. www.kingestate.com
The Ty Curtis Band, 6:30pm, Island Park, Spfd. Free.
Movie Night in the Park: Short Circuit, shown in Spanish w/English subtitles, 9pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. Free.
OFAM Musical: Brigadoon continues. See Aug. 1.
Saturday, 8/16
Chicago, 8pm, Lane County Fair Mainstage. $25.50-$38.50 (includes free fair admission).
Jennifer Lynn, 6:30pm, Island Park, Spfd. Free.
The Floydian Slips, 8pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. 682-5000. $17 adv., $19 door.
Heceta Head Lighthouse Night Program continues. See July 5.
OFAM Musical: Brigadoon continues. See Aug. 1.
The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Aug. 2.
Wine & Garlic Festival continues. See Aug. 15.
Off the Grid Music Festival continues. See Aug. 15.
Sunday, 8/17
Fiesta Sunday, feat. many Latino bands, noon-7pm, Lane County Fair Mainstage. $10, $5 under age 12, Free under age 6 (does not include fair admission).
Oregon Brass Society, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Aug. 2.
Wine & Garlic Festival continues. See Aug. 15.
Off the Grid Music Festival continues. See Aug. 15.
Thursday, 8/21
Blue Skies Big Band, 6:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. Free.
Friday, 8/22
End of Summer Skate Jam, w/hip hop performance at 5pm, 1pm-7pm, Churchill Youth Sports Park. Register, 682-5329. Free.
Back-to-School Bash, feat. Good Luck Joe, games, crafts, prizes, more, 6:30pm, Willamalane Park Swim Center, Spfd. Free.
Northwest Art & Air Festival, feat. Curtis Salgado on Friday night, Little River on Saturday night, balloon rides, car shows, art displays, food vendors and more, 6:45am-9pm Aug. 22 & 23 and 6:45am-3pm Aug. 24, Timber Linn Park, Albany. www.nwartandair.org
Cottage Grove Family Fair & Timber Carnival, feat. home crafts, animals, rides, food, more. Aug. 22-24, WOE Fairgrounds. 520-6105.
Melissa Etheridge, 8pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. 682-5000. $35-$65.
Saturday, 8/23
The Avett Brothers, 7pm, Secret House Vineyards, Veneta. www.secrethousewinery.com $22 adv., $24 door.
Kelly Butte Classic 5 mile run/walk, 8am, Eastgate Woodlands Park. www.eclecticedgeracing.com or 484-9883.
Zero Clearance Theater presents Old Time Radio Show, 5pm Aug. 23 & 24, Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater, Oakridge. Free.
Youth Triathlon (Amazon Pool) continues. See June 14.
Heceta Head Lighthouse Night Program continues. See July 5.
The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Aug. 2.
Northwest Art & Air Festival continues. See Aug. 22.
Cottage Grove Family Fair & Timber Carnival continues. See Aug. 22.
Sunday, 8/24
Wine & Blues Festival, 2pm, Secret House Vineyards, Veneta. www.secrethousewinery.com
Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Aug. 2.
Northwest Art & Air Festival continues. See Aug. 22.
Cottage Grove Family Fair & Timber Carnival continues. See Aug. 22.
Zero Clearance Theater’s Old Time Radio Show continues. See Aug. 23.
Thursday, 8/28
Kayak Competitions: Whitewater Rodeo and Awards Ceremony, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Knickerbocker Footbridge, Alton Baker Park. www.worldkayak.com Free.
Friday, 8/29
Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, Eugene. See www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. Free.
Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. Free.
Saturday, 8/30
Heceta Head Lighthouse Night Program continues. See July 5.
Sunday, 8/31
Junction City Polka Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
september
Monday, 9/1
Accordions Anonymous, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
Friday, 9/5
Lane Art Council’s First Friday ARTWalk, 5:30pm, Downtown Eugene. Free.
Saturday, 9/6
Run for Young Life 10k, 8am, Cottage Grove. www.eclecticedgeracing.com or 484-9883.
Sunday, 9/7
One More Time Marching Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. Free.
Friday, 9/12
Eugene Celebration Ah, the ass-crack-of-dawn People’s Parade, the multiple-stage entertaintment, tons o’ food & drink vendors, film festivals and so much more. Very little information was available at press time, but if this year’s Celebration is even half as action-packed and as booked full of amazing live acts as last year, then we’ll be quite overjoyed. Sept. 12-14, various locations throughout Downtown Eugene. www.eugenecelebration.com
Fiesta Latina, Sept. 12 & 13, Island Park, Spfd. www.fiestalatinaoregon.com
Saturday, 9/13
Tri-Trail Challenge 7k/3k/1k run/walk, 9am, Frank Kinney Park. www.eclecticedgeracing.com or 484-9883.
Eugene Celebration continues. See Sept. 12.
Fiesta Latina continues. See Sept. 12.
Sunday, 9/14
Eugene Celebration continues. See Sept. 12.
Saturday, 9/20
Gathering of Gardeners, feat. gardening exhibitions, vendors, food & tomato taste-off. Sept. 20-21, Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove. 942-2491.
Sunday, 9/21
Gathering of Gardeners continues. See Sept. 20.
Saturday, 9/27
Corvallis Fall Festival, arts, crafts, music and entertainment, Sept. 27 & 28, Central Park, Corvallis. www.corvallisfallfestival.com or 752-9655.
Sunday, 9/28
Corvallis Fall Festival continues. See Sept. 27.
far out
Note: Continuation dates for these events are listed under the first day of the event.
june
Thursday, 6/5
97th Birthday Bash with face painting, history tours, kids’ activities and music from Bombadil and more, all day, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. Free.
Rose Festival Waterfront Village, 11am-11pm daily through June 8, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. www.rosefestival.org $5, kids free, free on weekdays ‘til 4pm.
Friday, 6/6
Rose Festival Concert at the Park with the One More Time Around Marching Band and others, 7pm, PGE Park, Portland. www.rosefestival.org $10-$12 adv., $13-$15 door.
Tall ships Lynx and HMS Bounty, dockside tours and sailing adventures, grand arrival 3 pm June 6, June 6-8, Coos Bay. www.privateerlynx.org
Rose Festival X-Treme Air Dogs, team dock jumping sport, part of the Northwest Challenge Series, June 6-8, Historic Oaks Amusement Park, Portland.
Saturday, 6/7
Queen’s Coronation, 8:30am; Grand Floral Walk, 9:30 am; and Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, 10am, Memorial Coliseum to downtown Portland. www.rosefestival.org Spectators: $15-$30 inside Memorial Coliseum, $25-$30 outside. Walk registration required.
Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, June 7 & 8, south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. www.rosefestival.org Free.
Sandcastle Day Festival, more than 1,000 participants build ornate sculptures of sand, 6:30am, just north of Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach.
Return to Forever w/ Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola, Lenny White,7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $32-$56.
Monday, 6/9
LeAnn Rimes, Siskiyou Summit, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $40.
Thursday, 6/12
The Neville Brothers & Dr. John, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $32-$49.
Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpture Championships, 8am-5:30pm June 12-14 & 8am-1pm June 15, Reedsport. www.odcsc.com
Friday, 6/13
“Pet Aid,” a benefit for Dove Lewis & Oregon Humane Society with Spoon, Presidents of the United States of America, Nada Surf, 6pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $33 adv.
Festival of Balloons, morrning balloon launches, NW Natural Light Glow, live music, Festival of Cars, soccer tournament, carnival, beer and more, June 13-15, Tigard. www.tigardballoon.org or (503) 612-8213. $5 adv., $7 gate.
Michelle Shocked, The Devil Makes Three, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $18-$29.
Sisters Rodeo, June 13-15, Sisters. www.sistersrodeo.com or (541) 549-0121. $10-$30 per day.
Saturday, 6/14
Wheeler Crab Festival, live music, craft and vendor booths, crab dinner, noon-6pm June 14 & noon-5pm June 15, Wheeler waterfront. Free; crab dinner $13. (888) 368-9463.
Summer Sensations, strawberries, workshops and more, June 14-15, Rasmussen Farms, Hood River. www.rasmussenfarms.com or (800) 548-2243. Free.
Festival of Gardens, 10am-5pm, Lincoln City. www.conniehansengarden.com $15.
Sisters Art in the Park, arts, crafts, food and entertainment, June 14 & 15, Sisters Creekside Park. www.sisterschamber.com
Wine, Cheese and All That Jazz, 11am-11pm, Rockaway Beach. www.rockawaybeach.net $15.
Sunday, 6/15
Father’s Day Golf Tournament, 9am, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $25, reservations required.
Dr. John and Neville Brothers, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $24.
Tuesday, 6/17
Gary Nuñez and Plena Libre, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
Wednesday, 6/18
Junior Brown, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Thursday, 6/19
Mother Earth Gathering, workshops, drum circles, concerts, community meetings, solstice ritual and more, June 19-22, Silver Falls State Park. motherearthgathering.com $150, registration required.
Friday, 6/20
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, juried craft faire with more than 120 booths, vendors, entertainment, family activities and more, 10am-9pm June 20 & 21 and 10am-6pm June 22, Lakewood Center for the Arts & George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego. www.lakewood-center.org
Midsummer Scandinavian Festival, dancing, music, food, Troll Stroll, Miss Scandinavia and more, June 20-22, Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria. www.astoriascanfest.com $6 three-day pass.
Wine, Chocolate and More Festival, June 20 & 21, Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall. www.winechocolateandmore.com or (503) 917-3005.
Saturday, 6/21
Bite of Bend, many food booths, live music, beer, wine, Iron Chef competition, Oregon Marketplace and more, 11am-10pm June 21 & 11am-6pm June 22, Downtown Bend. www.thebiteofbend.com Free.
Plein Air Art Festival Quick Draw Contest and live music, noon-2pm, Lincoln City bayfront. www.oregoncoast.org Free.
Michael Franti & Spearhead, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $30-$42.
Sunday, 6/22
Misty River, 2:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510. Free.
The Flying Karamozov Brothers, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $20-$32.
Keb’ Mo’ & Taj Mahal, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $24.
Monday, 6/23
Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $34.
Tuesday, 6/24
Kathy Mattea, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
Wednesday, 6/25
Kathy Mattea, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Thursday, 6/26
Death Cab for Cutie, Rogue Wave, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $36.
Earth, Wind & Fire, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $47.
Friday 6/27
Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival, art shows, 5K run, vendors, childrens’ art garden and more, June 27-29, Fir Grove Park, Roseburg. www.uvarts.com or (541) 672-2532. $3 sug. don.
3900 Festival, more than 30 indie bands from around the Northwest including The Quick and Easy Boys, Ian Moore, Echo Helstrom, Acoustic Minds, Little Beirut and former Eugenean DoublePlusGood, June 27 & 28, Horning’s Hideout, North Plains. www.theunionrecords.net $53, $30 stu., $75 after June 15; includes camping.
Under the Radar Festival Wailin’ Jennys, Kelly Joe Phelps and Krista Detor, 6:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $16-$27.
Saturday, 6/28
Salem World Beat Festival, international music, Discovery Village for kids, costumed processions, Dragon Boat races, dance, food, crafts and folklore, June 28-29, Riverfront Park, Salem. www.worldbeatfestival.org or (503) 581-2004. $3 don.
Summer Kite Festival, June 28 & 29, D-River State Wayside, Lincoln City. www.oregoncoast.org
Indigo Girls, Cowboy Junkies, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $25.
June Dairy Parade, 10:30am, downtown Tillamook. www.tillamookchamber.org
Sunday, 6/29
Mark Knopfler, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $56.
Monday, 6/30
Billy Idol, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $39.
july
Tuesday, 7/1
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
B.B. King, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $42-$72.
Wednesday, 7/2
Brothers of Baladi, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Billy Idol, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $44-$68.
Thursday, 7/3
Waterfront Blues Festival The 21st incarnation of this now-classic Portland event features Isaac Hayes (sweet!), Charlie Musselwhite, Phoebe Snow, Canned Heat and many more — not to leave out the related cruises, film festival, workshops and other events. As always, the festival is presented by Oregon Food Bank and run with the help of many, many volunteers; every iota of profit goes to help the food bank fight hunger in Oregon. July 3-6, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. www.waterfrontbluesfest.com $10 plus two cans of food per day.
Cherry Celebration, samples, recipes and more, July 3-6, Rasmussen Farms, Hood River. www.rasmussenfarms.com or (800) 548-2243. Free.
Alexis Ebert & Bump in the Road, John Cowan Band, 7pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton. www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $15.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $31-$49.
Central Oregon Blues & Crawfish Festival, featuring Kenny Neal, John Lee Hooker Jr., Ty Curtis Band and others, July 3-5, Creekside Park, Sisters. www.centraloregonbluesfestival.com or (541) 420-7875.
Friday, 7/4
Oregon Lab Band and Winton’s Annual Fireworks Show, 7pm, Riverbend Park, Winston. www.riverbendlive.org Free.
Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival, live music, parade, old time melodrama, arts and crafts, vendors and more, July 4-6, Wheeler County Courthouse Lawn, Fossil. www.wheelercountybluegrass.org Free; Country Dance $3.
4th Family Fun Day, swimming, face painting, family comptitions, clowns, entertainment, crafts, food and fireworks, Mingus Park, Coos Bay. www.coosbay.org
4th of July Parade (noon-4pm), Street Fair (4pm-8pm) and Fireworks, Seaside. www.seasideor.com or (503) 738-6391.
Saturday, 7/5
Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $24-$35.
Sunday, 7/6
Tanabata Star Festival, storytelling, children’s activities, music and hanging star wishes on trees, Portland Japanese Garden. www.japanesegarden.com or (503) 223-5055.
Bob Weir & RatDog, 7:45pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $35-$53.
BB King, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510.
Tuesday, 7/8
Phoebe Snow, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
Tuesdays by Twilight: Vancouver Chinese Music Quartet, Portland Classical Chinese Garden. www.portlandchinesegarden.org or (503) 228-8131. $22.
Wednesday, 7/9
Hapa, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, 6:30 pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $39-$70 adv.
Thursday, 7/10
Turkey Rama Forty-eight years. For 48 years they’ve been celebrating turkeys in McMinnville. The festival “observes the historical importance of the once thriving turkey business in the surrounding county,” but it does much more than that, too: check out the carnival, Turkey Trot, regional crafters, live music, Biggest Turkey contest, Famous Turkey BBQ and ever so much more. After all, as the website says, people flock to McMinnville for this one. Oh, we love the puns. July 10-12, McMinnville. www.mcminnville.org/turkeyrama/index.html or (503) 472-6196.
Jonny Lang, 7pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton. www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $30.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510.
Three Dog Night, AnnieMac, 7:30 pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $32.
Friday, 7/11
Hapa, 7pm, Riverbend Park, Winston. www.riverbendlive.org Free.
Portland Historic Races, 8:30am-6pm July 11-13, Portland International Raceway. www.portlandhistorics.com $40 all-day ticket, $10 Friday, $25 Saturday or Sunday
Craig Chaquico, Jesse Cook, 7:30 pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $24-$39.
Prospect Bluegrass Festival, live music from all over Oregon, barn dance, craft booth, kids’ jam and more, July 11-13, Prospect. www.prospectcommunity.org/bluegrass.htm or (541) 488-0178. Friday bonfire jam free; two-day tix $35; $25 Saturday only; $20 Sunday only. (Camping $5 tent, $10 RV.)
Rogue Valley Balloon Rally, July 11-13, Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. www.rvballoons.com or (541) 664-1862.
Saturday, 7/12
Troutdale Bite & Bluegrass Festival, performers include Lee Highway, Whiskey Puppy, Ida Viper and more, all proceeds benefit the Sandy River Rescue Program, noon-10pm, Troutdale. www.troutdalebiteandbluegrass.com
Bend Summer Festival, performers include the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Aphrodesia and Intervision, 11am-10pm July 12 and 11am-6pm July 13, Downtown Bend. www.bendsummerfestival.com
Lavender Daze Festival, music, arts and crafts, barbecue, classes, speakers, massage, u-pick lavender and more, 10am-7pm July 12, 10am-5pm July 13, Hood River Lavender, Hood River. www.lavenderfarms.net or (541) 354-9917. Free.
Billy Bob Thornton and the Box Masters, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $24-$42.
Smith Rock 15K Summer Sunrise Classic, 6:01am (6am for challenged athletes; 6:15am Fun Run and Walk athletes; 6:30am Central Oregon Pumpkin Company rock race for kids), Smith Rock State Park, Redmond. www.smithrockrace.org $28 entry fee, $20 for Fun Run and Walk, fees rise after June 28.
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, 9:30am-5pm, downtown Sisters. www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org
Nehalem Celebration of Crafts, 10am-6pm July 12 & 10am-5pm July 13, downtown Nehalem. www.tillamookchamber.org
Sunday, 7/13
Average White Band, Tom Grant Band, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $24-$34.
Tuesday, 7/15
Marc Cohn, Aimee Mann, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
Tuesdays by Twilight: Rory Block, Portland Classical Chinese Garden. www.portlandchinesegarden.org or (503) 228-8131. $22
Jackson County Fair, featuring live music from Plain White T’s, Terri Clark & Craig Morgan, Peter Frampton, The Beach Boys and The Bob and Tom Comedy All-Stars, July 15-19, Jackson County Fairgrounds/Lithia Motors Amphitheater, Central Point. www.jcfairgrounds.com or (541) 774-8270.
Wednesday, 7/16
Catherine Russell, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Friday, 7/18
Salem Art Fair & Festival, “the largest juried art festival of its kind in the state of Oregon,” featuring art marketplace, tours, demonstrations, performances, kids’ court, live music and more, July 18-20, Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem. www.salemart.org or (503) 581-2228. Free with sug. don.
Northwest String Summit The String Summit, the festival website explains, “was born eight years ago as a showcase for Yonder Mountain String Band and its incredible extended family of premeir acoustic and eclectic pickers.” This year, the appearing family members include Darol Anger, Keller Williams, Drew Emmitt, Vince Hermann and, of course, three nights of YMSB, all on Horning’s Hideout’s 350 acres of ponds, peacocks, forests and hills. July 18-20 (with early arrival camping July 17), Horning’s Hideout, North Plains. www.stringsummit.com or (503) 647-2920. Two-day pass $100; three-day pass $140; $155 day of show.
Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $24.
Sagebrush Classic, golf and culinary event featuring visiting national and international chefs, golf tournament July 18, feast July 19, Broken Top Golf Club, Bend. www.sagebrush.org or (800) 601-8123. Feast $225; golf fees vary.
Catherine Russell, 7pm, Riverbend Park, Winston. www.riverbendlive.org Free.
Sunday, 7/20
Hot Summer Night Cruise-In, wine, cars, prizes, barbecue and music from J.T. and the Tourists, 1:30pm-5:30pm, Willamette Valley Vineyards. www.wvv.com or (800) 344-9463. $5 entry fee per car; $5 admission includes Riedel wine glass.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, 7 pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $42-$75 adv.
Tuesday, 7/22
Blue Highway, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
Emmylou Harris, Jimmy Gaurdeau and Moondi Klein, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $24.
Cracked Pots Garden Art Show and Edgefield Gardens Plant Show, 1pm July 22 & 23, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. Free.
Tuesdays by Twilight: Amelia, Portland Classical Chinese Garden. www.portlandchinesegarden.org or (503) 228-8131. $22
Wednesday, 7/23
Blue Highway, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $ 10.
Oregon Brewers Dinner, pre-Oregon Brewers Festival barbecue (attendance limited to 600), 6pm, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. www.oregonbeer.org or (800) 440-2537. $50.
George Thorogood and Buddy Guy, 7pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton. www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $42.
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $42.
Hood River County Fair, entertainment, rides, livestock, horse shows, food and more, July 23-26, Hood River County Fairgrounds, Odell. www.hoodriverfair.com or (541) 354-2865.
Thursday, 7/24
Oregon Brewers Festival This year, with its 21st birthday, the craft brew festival celebrates the 21st amendment — the one that repealed Prohibition. 72 breweries from 18 states serve handcrafted beer (and then there’s the 73rd beer, a collaboration between Widmer and the Oregon Brew Club’s homebrewers) to beer lovers over the four days of this non-judging (all appreciating) event. Exhibits, restaurants, a soda garden, live music (including Eugene’s Eleven Eyes, Matt Butler’s S.E.E. and Corvallis’ The Badfish Band) and vendors round out the hoppy good times. The festival recommends alternative modes of transporation, which makes extra sense given that they want you to enjoy their beer; free bike parking is available and the whole shebang is just blocks from the MAX line. It all begins with the Oregon Brewers Brunch ($20) & Parade, which begins at 9 am at PGE Park and winds its way to the festival’s opening festivities. Noon-9pm July 24-26 and noon-7pm July 27, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. www.oregonbrewfest.com or (503) 778-5917. Free admission; required tasting mugs cost $5 and each taste requires a $1 token (four tokens fill a mug).
Clint Black, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $42.
Friday, 7/25
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Marc Broussard, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $17.
Youth Theatre Presents When a Wolf Strikes, 7pm July 25 & 26, Riverbend Park, Winston. www.riverbendlive.org Free.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jackson-ville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $24-$42.
4 Peaks Music Festival, featuring Tea Leaf Green, Zilla, Hot Buttered Rum, Everyone Orchestra, Flowmotion and more, July 25-26, Bend. www.4peaksmusic.com $64.50 earlybird tickets will gradually increase to $88.75 ($98.50 at the gate); all tickets include camping.
Saturday, 7/26
George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Buddy Guy, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $39.
Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival, food, entertainment, wine tasting and more, July 26 & 27, Sisters Creekside Park. www.sisterschamber.com
Sunday, 7/27
Lyle Lovett, 7pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $37-$69 adv.
Tuesday, 7/29
Habib Koite & Bamada, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
Chris Isaak, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $35-$65 adv.
Tuesdays by Twilight: Darrell Grant Trio, Portland Classical Chinese Garden. www.portlandchinesegarden.org or (503) 228-8131. $22
Wednesday, 7/30
Habib Koite, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, July 30-Aug. 3, Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond. www.expo.deschutes.org
Thursday, 7/31
Sara Evans, 7pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton. www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $35.
august
Friday, 8/1
Pickathon Roots Music Festival The indie-roots festival celebrates its 10th year with a strong lineup including Jolie Holland, Wayne Hancock, Melissa Ferrick, The Everybodyfields, The Cave Singers, Darol Anger, Eugene’s Tom Heinl, and ever so many more. Everything happens on five stages, one of which becomes a late-night venue (music until 2 am!) and all of which are spread over 80 acres of gorgeous Oregon countryside (you can hike! You can see Mount Hood!). Pickathon works to be a green festival through the use of an alternative transportation plan, recycling, green beer and renewable energy carbon offset credits. Also? “Picking will be everywhere,” says the website. Aug. 1-3, Pendarvis Farm, Boring. www.pickathon.com
Matisyahu, 6pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $19.
R.J. Vandygriff, Dan Roberts, 7pm, Riverbend Park, Winston. www.riverbendlive.org Free.
Oregon Jamboree, featuring Sugarland, Glen Campbell, Kellier Pickler, Trace Adkins and more country stars, Aug. 1-3, Sweet Home. www.oregonjamboree.com or (541) 367-8800. $105 three-day admission; $70 one-day admission; camping pass is an additional $70.
Britt Classical Festival Opening Night: Champagne Picnic, 6pm, $27; Ingrid Filter & Britt Orchestra, 8 pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $27-$42.
Saturday, 8/2
Colors of the Orchestra: Alison Balsom & Britt Orchestra, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $27-$40.
Sisters Summer Faire, live entertainment, vendors, childrens’ play area, arts and crafts and more, 10am-4pm Aug. 2 & 3, Village Green Park, Sisters. www.sisterschamber.com
Sunday, 8/3
Tower of Power, The Crusaders, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $22.
Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash with live music, Tie-Dye Golf Tourney and more, all day, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. Celebration free; golf tourney $35, registration required.
Steve Miller Band, Joe Cocker, 7pm, Lithia Motors Amphitheater, Central Point. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $47-$87.
Tuesday, 8/5
Tuesdays by Twilight: Vagabond Opera, Portland Classical Chinese Garden. www.portlandchinesegarden.org or (503) 228-8131. $22.
Umatilla County Fair, pro rodeo, carnival rides, livestock, live music from Kellie Pickler, Blue Oyster Cult, Clay Walker and others, Aug. 5-9, Umatilla County Fairgrounds, Hermiston. www.co.umatilla.or.us/fair.htm or (800) 700-3247. $7 per day.
Wednesday, 8/6
Brooks & Dunn, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510.
Oliver Mtukudzi, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Thursday, 8/7
Brooks & Dunn, Whiskey Falls, 7:30pm, Lithia Motors Amphitheater, Central Point. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $49-$89.
The Doobie Brothers, 7pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton. www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $30.
Friday, 8/8
Bite of Oregon Work up an appetite for the 25th annual Bite of Oregon, which brings together restaurants, wineries, breweries and chefs from all over the state to offer a monstrous taste sensation. As always, there’s also an Iron Chef competition and plenty to entertain you between bites, including sand castles (sand castles?), live music, other Oregon attractions, fireworks and more — and it all benefits Special Olympics Oregon. 11am-11pm Aug. 8 & 9 and 10am-8pm Aug. 10, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. www.biteoforegon.com $7.
The Golden Age of the Silver Screen (Part 1): Janet Sung & Britt Orchestra, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $45-$70.
Saturday, 8/9
The Golden Age of the Silver Screeen (Part II): Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson, Sarah Davis Buechner & Britt Orchestra, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $30-$43.
High Desert Festival and Highland Games, dancing, pipers, games, music, vendors, food and more, Aug. 9, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Madras. www.hdcs.net $30 family, $10 adults, $6 stu., sr., members.
Van Gogh Days, Aug. 9 & 10, Rasmussen Farms, Hood River. www.rasmussenfarms.com or (800) 548-2243. Free
Bronze, Blues & Brews, vendors, souvenirs, live music from The Strange Tones, Janiva Magness, Too Slim and the Taildraggers Guitar Slingers’ Ball and more, noon-10pm, City Park, Joseph. www.bronzebluesbrews.com $25 adv., $30 gate.
Shady Cove River ArtWalk, Aug. 9 & 10, Shady Cove. www.upperrogue.org or (541) 878-3626.
Sunday, 8/10
Vans Warped Tour with The Academy Is…, MC Chris, Rise Against, Say Anything, Reel Big Fish and more, noon, Columbia Meadows, St. Helens. $31.
Tuesday, 8/12
Riders in the Sky, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg. www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. Free.
Tuesdays by Twilight: Ramsey y los Montunos, Portland Classical Chinese Garden. www.portlandchinesegarden.org or (503) 228-8131. $22
Wednesday, 8/13
Riders in the Sky, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Thursday, 8/14
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, 7pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton. www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $30.
Blues By the Sea, live music, camping and more, Aug. 14-17, Garibaldi. www.bluesbythesea.com
Friday, 8/15
Bend Brew Fest, doors at 4pm Aug. 15, noon Aug. 16, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510. Free.
Celtic Highland Games, athletic competitions, Celtic goods, horses, sheepdogs, Parade of Clans, food, Scottish ales, music and more, 6:30pm Aug. 15 (free concert with Molly’s Revenge, Golden Bough and Tonn Nua), 9am-9pm Aug. 16 & 9am-4pm Aug. 17, Riverbend Park, Winston. www.dcscots.org or (541) 863-6424.
Beloved Festival At the moment, the location for this festival simply says “Oregon,” which could mean a lot of things. But they’re sure about some things, like that it’s “a many-hued tapestry of music, dancing, playing and praying to open our hearts to the One Spirit of all peoples, plants and the planet.” There will be yoga, kirtan, workshops, performances, stuff for kids and more — and music from the likes of Cheb i Sabbah, Everyone Orchestra, Obo Addy and Okropong, Eliyahu Sills & Qadim, Rena Jones, Jaya Lakshmi and more. Aug. 15-17, somewhere in Oregon. www.belovedfestival.com
Midori & Britt Orchestra, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $32-$51.
Saturday, 8/16
Gravenstein Apple Days, recipes, cider, Pie Walk, live music, Corn Maze opening and more, Aug. 16 & 17, Rasmussen Farms, Hood River. www.rasmussenfarms.com or (800) 548-2243. Free.
Family Concert: Magic Circle Mime Company & Britt Orchestra, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $19-$27.
Sisters Antique Fair, dealers, live auction, classic cars, live music and more, 9am-5pm Aug. 16 & 10am-4pm Aug. 17, Village Green Park, Sisters. www.sisterschamber.com
Charleston Seafood Festival, music, contests, harbor tours and more, 7am-6pm Aug. 16 & 17, Charleston Marina. (541) 888-2311.
Sunday, 8/17
Boz Scaggs, David Jacobs-Strain, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $24.
Yes, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $48 adv., $54 door; $99 Golden Circle.
Star-Spangled Evening: Jon Kimura Parker & Britt Orchestra, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $28-$42.
Wednesday, 8/20
Amos Lee, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $10.
Thursday, 8/21
A Tribute to Ray Charles with Patrick Lamb, Andy Stokes, Duffy Bishop, Linda Hornbuckle and more, 7pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton. www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $15.
Friday 8/22
Oregon State Fair I’m giving the state fair special billing this year for one reason: the slogan. “It’s like a magical enchanted land,” reads the top of the website. “Except real.” Really? Unicorns and fairies and everything? I can’t wait! OK, so I might be getting my hopes up a touch. But even without unicorns, you can still experience all the fun of the state fair: rides, animals, games, food, jousting, demolition derby, animal agility demos, the Artisans Village and loads more. Also, the musical performers range from High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens to Weird Al Yankovic, Creedence Clearwater Revival to … Poison?!? Man, why can’t we get Poison? (Other performers include Willie Nelson, Doodlebops, Gary Allan, Garrison Keillor, Chris Cagle and Tracy Lawrence.) Aug. 22-Sept. 1, Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, Salem. www.oregonstatefair.org
Brandi Carlile, Landon Pigg, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $19.
Sound Tribe Sector 9, Blackalicious, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (503)669-8610. $28.50 adv., $33 door.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $29-$47.
Saturday, 8/23
Swan Island Dahlia Festival, flowers, refreshments, demonstrations and more, indoor display 10am-6pm, fields open 8am-8pm, Aug. 23-25 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Swan Island Dahlias, Canby. www.dahlias.com or (800) 410-6540. Free.
Wilco, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510.
Blackberry Arts Festival, arts, entertainment, blackberry treats, music and more, Aug. 23 & 24, downtown Coos Bay. www.coosbaydowntown.org
Sunday 8/24
Beck, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510.
Avett Brothers, Shawn Mullins, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. www.oregonzoo.org or (503) 244-4400. $17.
Judy Collins, Dar Williams, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $24-$43.
Wednesday, 8/27
Michael McDonald, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $44.
Thursday, 8/28
Lucinda Williams, The Avett Brothers, The Waifs, 6:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $36-$49.
Saturday, 8/30
Art in the Pearl, fine arts and crafts festival with more than 100 artists selling their work, World Music Stage, Educational Pavilion, food and more, 10am-6pm Aug. 30 & 31 and 10am-5pm Sept. 1, Northwest Park Blocks, Portland. www.artinthepearl.com or (503) 722-9017. Free.
McKenzie Arts Festival, more than 30 artists, authors, dancing, musicians, food, garden art and more, 10am-5pm Aug. 30 & 31, corner of Blue River Drive and River Road, Blue River. www.mckenzieartsfestival.com
Willie Nelson, 7:30pm, Lithia Motors Amphitheater, Central Point. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $35-$65.
Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival, pottery, jewelry, artwork, clothing, metal art, music and more, 10am-4pm Aug. 30-31, Creekside Park, Sisters. www.sisterschamber.com
september
Friday, 9/5
Sisters Folk Festival, featured performers include Rosalie Sorrels, The Waifs, Tim O’Brien, Wailin’ Jennys, Keith Greeninger & Dayan Kai, Susan Werner, Jackstraw and many more, Sept. 5-7, Sisters. www.sistersfolkfestival.com or (541) 549-4979. $75, $85 after Aug. 1., single-day tickets also available.
The Black Crowes, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $39.50 adv.
G. Love & Special Sauce, John Butler Trio, Tristan Prettyman, 6:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $27-$39.
Melon Festival, grand parade, vendors, games, sports, talent show, music and more, Sept. 5-7, Riverbend Park, Winston. www.winstonoregon.net or (541) 679-0118. Free.
Saturday, 9/6
Pendleton Round-Up, parades, barrel racing, pageant, night show, barbecue and more, Sept 10-13, Pendleton. www.pendletonroundup.com $14-$18 per day.
G. Love & Special Sauce, John Butler Trio, Tristan Prettyman, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $29.50 adv.
Bill Evans Soulgrass with Sam Bush, The John Jorgenson Quintet, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $24-$39.
Lewis & Clark Kite Exposition, 10am-4pm, Seaside Beach. www.seasideor.com
Sunday, 9/7
The Black Crowes, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. www.brittfest.org or (541) 779-0847. $43-$61.
Thursday, 9/11
Mount Angel Oktoberfest, music, beer, food chalets, Kindergarten with rides and shows, arts and crafts, car show, weiner dog races and more, Sept. 11-14, Mount Angel. www.oktoberfest.org Most events free; small cover charge for the Biergarten, Weingarten and Alpinegarten.
Saturday, 9/13
Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire Elizabethan Revels & Marketplace! Interactive Living History Village! Hear ye, hear ye … it’s ren-faire time again. Bust out the muffin caps, the breeches and swords and head to the annual celebration of all things 16th century. There’s a ton going on here, from buskers to gaelic lessons to presentation combat to, um, “Storm the Castle: Can You Do It?” Now that sounds like fun. For more details, hints on costuming and more, be sure to read the Village Guidebooke on the website — it’s not just helpful, it’s quite entertaining. And don’t forget: Talking about the real world while in the village harshes everybody’s Renaissance buzz! 10am-6pm Sept. 13 & 14, Kings Valley. www.shrewfaire.com or (541) 929-4897. $9, $5 ages 6-12 and seniors, under 5 free.
Cranberry Festival, blessing of the harvest, crafts, parade, food, music, street fair and more, Sept. 13 & 14, Bandon. www.bandon.com or (541) 347-9616.
West Linn Arts Festival, live music, artwork, food, silent auction and more, 10am-7pm Sept. 13 & 10am-5pm Sept. 14, Willamette Park, West Linn. www.westlinnartsfestival.com
Saturday, 9/20
Oregon Grape Stomp Championship and Harvest Celebration, 11am-6pm Sept. 20 & 21, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Turner. www.wvv.com or (800) 344-9463. $5 admission, $5 per team per heat to stomp (call to reserve stomping time).
Pear Party, pear pie, recipes, live music, demonstrations and more, Sept. 20-21, Rasmussen Farms, Hood River. www.rasmussenfarms.com or (800) 548-2243. Free.
Saturday, 9/27
My Morning Jacket, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Troutdale. www.mcmenamins.com or (800) 669-8610. $30 adv., $35 door.
Apple Express, heirloom and experimental varieties, recipes, cider and more, Sept. 27 & 28, Rasmussen Farms, Hood River. www.rasmussenfarms.com or (800) 548-2243. Free.
farther out
Note: Continuation dates for these events are listed under the first day of the event.
june
Saturday, 6/7
Crosby, Stills & Nash, 7pm, Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Goldendale, Wash. www.maryhillwinery.com $49.50-$150.
Friday, 6/20
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Unbelievable scenery and good music from the likes of Michael Franti, Buju Banton, The English Beat, Midnite and more. What more do you need? June 20-22, Boonville, Calif. www.snwmf.com $135 adv. $50 additional camping fee for cars.
Tuesday, 6/24
Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Halfway to Hazard, 7:30pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $34-$64.
Wednesday, 6/25
Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Halfway to Hazard, 8pm, The Amphitheater at Clark County, Ridgefield, Wash. www.clarkcountyamp.com or (360) 816-7000. $33.50 & $63.50.
Friday, 6/27
Earth, Wind & Fire, 8pm, The Amphitheater at Clark County, Ridgefield, Wash. www.clarkcountyamp.com or (360) 816-7000. $45-$65.
Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival Wolf was a genius singer-songwriter who died too young. The festival, with a folk-drool lineup including Greg Brown, Ani diFranco, The Waifs, The Wailin’ Jennys and more, takes place at the lovely Black Oak Ranch (as does Earthdance in September) in Laytonville, Calif. June 27-29. www.katewolf.com $65-$180 (some prices include camping).
Sunday, 6/29
Rock ’n’ Ride for Children, featuring The Marshall Tucker Band with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Foghat, Spike and the Impalers, noon, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $9-$100.
july
Thursday, 7/3
High Sierra Music Festival This ‘ere’s one of the bigguns. Venture off to California for four days of music and camping. This year’s High Sierra lineup includes jazz, rock, bluegrass, jam, reggae and everything in between, not to mention the yoga and Pilates classes available for stressed-out audience members. Featured performers include Bob Weir & RatDog, Gov’t Mule, Michael Franti (in case you don’t see him enough here), Keller Williams, Built to Spill and lot more boys with a few women thrown in here and there. July 3-6, Plumas Fairgrounds, Quincy, Calif. www.highsierramusic.com or (510) 595-1115. Four-day pass $168; Three-day pass (F-Su) $157; Sa & Su pass $136. Vehicle fee $85; RV Annex fee $85.
Friday, 7/4
Zimfest The Zimbabwean Music Festival (Zimfest for short) is the North American annual gathering of Zimbabwean music students, teachers, performers and fans. The festival moves around the West Coast each year; this year’s Zimfest takes place in Tacoma at Pacific Lutheran Universty. The festival includes a special opening ceremony, marketplace, late-night parties, marimba jam, workshops, concerts, community conversations and the return of the Teacher Track from 2005. July 4-6, Tacoma, Wash. www.zimfest.org or 607-1008. Ticket prices vary widely depending on your plans; go to the website for more info.
Saturday, 7/5
B.B. King, Jimi Lund Band, 8pm, Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Goldendale, Wash. www.maryhillwinery.com $35-$140.
Wednesday, 7/9
Mayhem Festival with Slipknot, Disturbed, 2pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $27.95-$55.30.
Friday, 7/11
The Police, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, 7:30pm, The Amphitheater at Clark County, Ridgefield, Wash. www.clarkcountyamp.com or (360) 816-7000. $46-$200.
Stevie Wonder, 8pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $45-$125.
Saturday, 7/12
The Police, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, 7:30pm, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. $78.75-$236.25.
Friday, 7/18
Vancouver Folk Festival The most massive summer festie on the West Coast. We think. Plus: Urban camping! Everything from Aimee Mann to Eliza Gilkyson to Delhi 2 Dublin, with the world “folk” generally meaning “people” instead of a style. July 18-20, Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, B.C. thefestival.bc.ca or 604.602.9798. Canadian $48-$165.
Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, Carter’s Chord, Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir, 8pm, The Amphitheater at Clark County, Ridgefield, Wash. www.clarkcountyamp.com or (360) 816-7000. $35-$73.50.
Saturday, 7/19
Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, 7:30pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $40-$63.75.
Sunday, 7/20
KUBE 93 Summer Jam with Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Bow Wow, The Game, Ray J, 2pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $9.33-$80.
Thursday, 7/24
James Taylor, 8pm, The Amphitheater at Clark County, Ridgefield, Wash. www.clarkcountyamp.com or (360) 816-7000. $20-$60.
Friday, 7/25
Capitol Hill Block Party A two-day “explosion of bands and a unique combination of Seattle music community forces,” including The Stranger, 90.3 KEXP, Home Alive and 107.7 The End, the Block Party is indie rock (and more!) overload. Confirmed performers include DeVotchka, Les Savy Fav, Kimya Dawson, Vampire Weekend and Zeke (among others). Vendors, political speakers and more round out the event, which gives part of its proceeds to Home Alive and The Vera Project. July 25 & 26, Capitol Hill (Pike and Broadway), Seattle, Wash. www.capitolhillblockparty.com $18; $34 two-day pass.
august
Friday, 8/1
Reggae Rising The Reggae on the River replacement enters its second year. The lineup includes UB40, Clinton Fearon, Tanya Stephens, Julian Marley and so many more. Aug. 1-3, Dimmick Ranch, Piercy, Calif. www.reggaerising.com or (707) 923-4583. $175, camping/parking extra.
Saturday, 8/2
Steve Miller Band, Joe Cocker, 7pm, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. $39.50-$67.50.
Friday, 8/8
Motley Crüe, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. & Trapt, 5pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $29.50-$95.
Saturday, 8/9
Brooks & Dunn, ZZ Top with Rodney Atkins, 7pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $29.50-$62.50.
Friday, 8/15
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Steve Winwood, 8pm Aug. 15 & 16, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. $45-$95.
Tuesday, 8/19
Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom HuckJam, 6:30pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $30 adv., $35 door.
Wednesday, 8/20
Radiohead, Liars, 7:30pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $35-$55.
Friday, 8/22
Jack Johnson, 7:30pm, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. $39.
Friday, 8/29
Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., 7pm Aug 29-31, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. $48.50-$70.
Saturday, 8/30
Michael McDonald, 8pm, Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Goldendale, Wash. www.maryhillwinery.com $39.50-$130.
Sheryl Crow, James Blunt, 7pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $40.50-$80.50.
Bumbershoot Seattle’s three-day music extravaganza doesn’t lie when it claims to have a “diverse, genre-crossing” musical lineup. This year’s stars include Beck, Neko Case, Stone Temple Pilots, Lucinda Williams, Keyshia Cole, Minus the Bear and so many more, with more artists added all the time. Literary fans, you can check out graphic novel deities Adrian Tomine and Dan Clowes and OMG! William Gibson!, among others. The festival takes place in an array of venues around the Seattle Center, from the spacious Key Arena to outdoor stages around the International Fountain. Summer’s winding down; Bumbershoot’s one of the best ways to enjoy the end of it. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Seattle Center, Seattle. www.bumbershoot.org or (206) 281-7788. $35 (one day tix) to $395.
september
Saturday, 9/6
Santana, Salvador Santana Band, 7pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $50-$68.
Saturday, 9/13
Earthdance 2008: The United Beats of Peace Festival. Three days of conscious music, speakers, activists and more at the Black Oak Ranch, home to many activists and artists. At the Activist Alley, festival attendees can talk to local and international nonprofit groups in between catching performances by Michael Franti (shocker!), Juno Reactor, Anthony B, JJ Grey and Mofro and more. At 4pm Saturday, a synchonized link-up with more than 300 other Earthdance locations occurs, and a song called the “prayer for peace” plays at each spot. Sept. 12-14, Laytonville, Calif. www.earthdancelive.com $125 adv., much more at door (though they don’t tell how much online … tix include camping).
Friday, 9/19
Journey, Heart & Cheap Trick, 7pm, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Wash. www.whiteriverconcerts.com or (360) 825-6200. $27.50-$125
Sunday, 9/21
Journey, Heart & Cheap Trick, 8pm, The Amphitheater at Clark County, Ridgefield, Wash. www.clarkcountyamp.com or (360) 816-7000. $33.50-$131.