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December 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Hood River OR
Keep us afloat! 58 of our ~7,000 regular users have donated to keep us from going under so far - THANK YOU! If you like what we do, please donate. Our pockets are empty and we can't personally keep paying thousands each year to keep the site going. Please consider a $10-100/year donation. Our monthly […]
December 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hood River Brewing Company
The PaMike Duo (Pam and Mike Turley) will be playing acoustic versions of the favorite hits that you grew up with. Hood River Brewing this Wednesday from 5-7. Come enjoy fun music, great food and drinks!
December 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tokki Art Supply
Discover the fundamentals of watercolor with instructor Marcy Huteson, exploring color mixing, layering, and distinctive textural techniques in this relaxed atmosphere. Begin by crafting a sampler sheet showcasing various watercolor techniques, then proceed to create visually captivating watercolor artworks inspired by the themes of winter. All materials are provided. Date: Wednesday December 18 Time: 6pm-8pm […]
December 19, 2024 @ 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Pines
LIVE MUSIC and HAPPY HOUR EVERY THURSDAY at THE PINES!! Join us for a Happy Hour filled with the infectious tunes of BRIGID'S CROSSING! This talented duo will amaze you with Jill’s dynamic fiddle playing and Kevin’s vocals and lively instrumentation. Happy Hour 3pm-5pm Live Music 4pm-6pm The Pines 415 Oak Street 541-993-8301
December 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Phelps Creek Tasting Room
Join us each Thursday at Phelps Creek for local Jazz Trio, All Jazz Considered! Enjoy food and wine specials to their swanky tunes! Columbia Gorge locals Mike Grodner- drums, Tim Mayer-keyboard/vocals, & Mike Turley-bass/vocals, collaborate to bring you a range of styles. From soft background dinner Jazz to high energy contemporary dance jams. 5-7pm
December 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Trout Lake Hall
DEEPEN - A Winter Solstice Dance A 5Rhythms moving meditation with Wyld We will explore through the animal body our experience of changing light and season. How does one move with the world shifting around them? How is the lessening of the light influencing your senses? Are you listening and responding... or pushing past what […]
December 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at pFriem Family Brewers
Join uniquely talented creators for a local Makers Market. Browse handcrafted wares while sipping your favorite pFriem beer. The Markets have featured a variety of crafts, woodwork, art, clothing, cards, chocolate, and more!
December 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at The Ruins Events
Ski film about mental health supported by Hood River County Prevention with raffle items from Mt. Hood Meadows, Pure Stoke, Alpine Sea, and Pistil. Proceeds will go to the Oregon Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
December 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Columbia Center for the Arts
Let's celebrate the holiday season with Sugarplum: Holiday Show inspired by the Nutcracker at Columbia Center for the Arts, Dec. 19th. "Get ready to experience the enchantment of 'Sugarplum - A Nutcracker Inspired Holiday Showcase'. Join us for a dazzling evening of community and winter wonder as we enjoy performances by local dance groups, aerialists […]
Comedy Showcase and Comedy Open Mic Feat. Will Lampe
December 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Hood River Brewing Co. Taproom
Known as the 2024 runner-up for Portland's funniest person, Will Lampe delivers sharp humor with hilarious takes on life's quirks and awkward moments. Come enjoy his set and then show off your talents once he finishes by joining the comedy open mic to follow. Doors at 7, Show at 7:30. Hosted by: Yu Chin Tsai […]
December 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Riverside Community Church, UCC
At Riverside Community Church, Hood River: From young voices to jazz to Bach organ classics, this year’s Advent Concert Series at Riverside brings home all the joys of Christmas music. The free concerts are on Fridays at Noon, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, in the Riverside church sanctuary. The concerts behind the big purple doors […]
December 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Pines
Join us THIS FRIDAY at THE PINES for our Annual Ugly Sweater Party. Happy hour pricing for those in festive attire and our annual Ugly Sweater Contest!! County Line will be here to rock house. - it's all about having a great time. The Pines 415 Oak Street 541-993-8301
December 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Rockford Grange
Grange Goddesses will lead a Solstice ceremony at 6pm. Dancing starts at 6.30pm Caroline Oakley and the Family Band will be playing and leading the us in contras, circles, squares and waltzes. Bring the family! kids welcome! No experience necessary. $10 adults/kids free
Songwriters in the Round - featuring Richard Tillinghast, Kyle J. Glenn, Shelby Natasha, Leo Moon
December 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Trout Lake Hall
Friday, December 20th, 2024 FREE! 6pm Doors / 7pm Show All Ages Join us for a special evening of songwriters sharing songs and the stories behind them! This month features Richard Tillinghast, Kyle J. Glenn, Shelby Natasha, and Leo Moon RICHARD TILLINGHAST A Richard Tillinghast show involves thoughtful song writing, deft guitar and banjo work, […]
Be The Light - A Winter Solstice Community Celebration
December 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Empower Yoga
Join us for a cozy winter solstice community celebration of ritual, play, sharing, & relaxation to honor the dark and the returning light. Space is limited : Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-the-light-a-winter-solstice-community-celebration-tickets-1080718440949?aff=oddtdtcreator Step into the magic of the season with Be the Light, a Winter Solstice celebration designed to deepen your sense of connection and […]
December 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at The Dalles First Christian Church
Please sit back and relax as you listen to traditional Christmas Music, played by the Gorge Winds Concert Band under the direction of Ian Monahan. The program includes a few sing-alongs and, of course, some refreshments during the intermission. There will be two performances, both at The Dalles First Christian Church (909 Court St - […]
December 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Mt Hood Meadows Nordic Center
A 5K or 10K community race open to the public, sponsored by Mt. Hood Meadows to support the Hood River Valley High School Nordic Team. $12 fee to enter. Enjoy outdoor fires, food, and drinks at the Meadows Nordic Center. Lessons are available for purchase. Register here:https://www.skihood.com/exp.../Nordic-Slide-and-Glide-Series
December 21, 2024 @ 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Flow Hood River: Yoga Move Connect
Luminoso is an ecstatic dance and mindful movement practice. We begin with a guided somatic meditation before dropping into free-form movement. The practice will move through various rhythms that are inspired by the elements & their related states: Earth, Water, Fire, & Air. A Movement Journey is more than just a dance party, it is […]
December 21, 2024 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Packer Orchards & Farm Place
Join us at Packer Orchards on **December 21st** for a one-of-a-kind holiday event the whole family will love—our **Christmas Pickle Party!** Here’s what’s in store: Sample all our traditional pickles and dips Create your own **custom 32 oz container** with **4 new holiday refrigerator pickle recipes** Take part in the exciting **Christmas Pickle Hunt**—4 hidden pickles every hour! […]
December 21, 2024 @ 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Hood River County Library
Celebrate the season with friends and family in a festive, fun-filled atmosphere at the library! ------- ¡Celebre la temporada con amigos y familiares en un ambiente festivo y lleno de diversión en la biblioteca!
December 21, 2024 @ 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at The Dalles First Christian Church
Please sit back and relax as you listen to traditional Christmas Music, played by the Gorge Winds Concert Band under the direction of Ian Monahan. The program includes a few sing-alongs and, of course, some refreshments during the intermission. There will be two performances, both at The Dalles First Christian Church (909 Court St - […]
December 21, 2024 @ 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Mosier, OR
In downtown Mosier! Feeling like you need some live human companionship at this time? Old school alternative celebration desired? Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with new friends in downtown Mosier...with a traditional BIG BONFIRE! Sample some delicious Tom Kha Gai (Thai coconut soup) by the host! Listen to canned holiday music by KATE BUSH and […]
December 21, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 301 Gallery
Tony Furtado & Stephanie Schneiderman 301 Gallery - Hood River Only 30 seats available for this special acoustic performance! Cider and wine will be available as well as plenty of art to peruse (including many of Tonys sculptural pieces). Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman, both veteran musicians - each with their own solo career and […]
December 21, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Missing Corner
Come join us for a casual neighborly bonfire and cookie exchange on Solstice! Bring your friends and a dish. Board games, fire, hot cocoa provided. Cookie exchange happens at 6:30. Bring your cookies by 6:00. You must bring cookies to leave with cookies. Bonfire gets lit when it gets dark, see you there!
December 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Hood River Hotel
Jazz by the Fireplace proudly presents the reigning King of Northwest Hammond B3 Organ players, Louis Pain, in a special Winter Solstice show in the stately and cozy Hood River Hotel lobby. There's nothing like the sound of the B3, especially in the hands of "King Louis"! Hear jazz, soul, R&B and funk and maybe […]
December 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Mt. Hood Meadows
Welcome the holiday spirit while enjoying a yummy fireside breakfast with Santa in Vertical's North Pole! Get pictures with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast including a waffle bar and yogurt parfait bar before heading out on the snow. We will have two seating times - 8 AM and 9:15 AM. The price of the […]
December 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am to 9:15 am at Mt. Hood Meadows
Welcome the holiday spirit while enjoying a yummy fireside breakfast with Santa in Vertical's North Pole! Get pictures with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast including a waffle bar and yogurt parfait bar before heading out on the snow. We will have two seating times - 8 AM and 9:15 AM on both Dec. 22 […]
December 22, 2024 @ 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Phelps Creek Tasting Room
At Phelps Creek: If you're a fellow last-minute shopper. This one's for you! A Festive Celebration of Local Art, Wine & Community Discover one-of-a-kind treasures for everyone on your list! Curated Local Artistry: Browse stunning collections from Hood River's finest artists and craftspeople. Find unique, handcrafted presents that can't be discovered anywhere else. Merriment: Enjoy […]
December 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Hood River Elks Lodge #1507
Come celebrate the Holidays with us at the Elks Kid’s Christmas Party. Santa Clause will definitely be making an appearance! This event is open to the entire community and all are welcome. There will be carnival activities, games, prizes and raffles. Fun for all.
December 22, 2024 @ 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at Idiot’s Grace Winery
Come out to Mosier for the annual holiday market at Idiot's Grace winery. Darryl Frank and Will Caviness will be providing music as a backdrop to your holiday shopping and sipping. Don't miss one of the last local jazz celebrations of the year!
December 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Phelps Creek Tasting Room
Join us at our Hood River Tasting Room for our Sunday Music Series. Sip & Savor: the wine, the food, and the tunes. Sunday from 3-5pm. This week hear from PaMike Duo.
December 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Pines
LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY at THE PINES!! Come hang out with HWY 14 at THE PINES! They'll be slinging some serious tunes - think blues, rock, folk, and maybe a bit of honky-tonk. It's gonna be a good time, so grab a grab of vino, kick back, and let the music move you. The Pines […]
FREE! Sparkle & Sprinkle: Cookie Decorating, Holiday Sweaters and Elf
December 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Trout Lake Hall
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 FREE! 4pm All Ages Sparkle & Sprinkle: Cookie Decorating, Holiday Sweaters and Elf Join us for a festive evening of creativity and cheer at our Sparkle & Sprinkle event! Get ready to unleash your inner cookie artist as we dive into a fun-filled cookie decorating session. Bring your holiday spirit by […]
December 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Mt. Hood Meadows
Welcome the holiday spirit while enjoying a yummy fireside breakfast with Santa in Vertical's North Pole! Get pictures with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast including a waffle bar and yogurt parfait bar before heading out on the snow. We will have two seating times - 8 AM and 9:15 AM. The price of the […]
December 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Everybody’s Brewing
The PaMike Duo (Pam and Mike Turley) will be playing acoustic versions of the favorite hits that you grew up with. Everybody's Brewing this Wednesday from 6-8. Come enjoy fun music, great food and drinks!
December 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Ruins
BPT - Hood Rivers own retro punk and old wave band put on their beloved holiday shout or sing along show. All your favorite holiday tunes, played a bit too fast, a bit too loud and a bit too crunchy - with lyrics on the wall so you can sing along with the band. You […]
December 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Route 30 Burgers, Bottles & Brews
Tickets are now available for our Annual Holiday Tasting Party. December 23rd, 6pm, only $30 pp. Join us for 8 (or 9...sshhh) rounds of paired appetizers and cocktails as we prepare for holidays with family. You will receive all of the recipes to take home, as well. Get your tickets today.
