Entertainment Update is a listing of live events happening in our communities. Submit entries to florag@gorgenews.com. Entries are published as space permits. A full events listing is available at columbiagorgenews.com.
Live music at Mt. Hood Meadows
14040 Hwy 35, Mt. Hood
Aug. 6, 2:30-5:30 p.m. — Jake Daumen.
Events at Trout Lake Hall
15 Guler Rd., Trout Lake
Aug. 1, 6 p.m. — Ellis Bullard/Robert Henry and The Repeaters.
Aug. 2, 6 p.m. — River Whyless/The Hackles.
Aug. 3, 5 p.m. — Free open mic night, Lincoln Crockett.
Live dance at City Park
City Park, Union Street, The Dalles
Aug. 6, p.m. — Paradise of Samoa dance troupe.
Aug. 13, 6 p.m. — Didgeridoo Down Under.
Movies at Bistro Flix
107 Oak St., Hood River
Aug. 1, 6 p.m. — “E.T.,” free to Hood River Library Summer Reading participants.
Shows at Bingen Theater
210 Oak St., Bingen
Aug. 1&2, 7:30 p.m. — Spitfire Grill, PG-13, $23-25.
Aug. 3, 2 p.m. — Spitfire Grill matinee.
Shows at Columbia Center for the Arts
215 Cascade Ave., Hood River
July 31, 6:30 p.m. — Paddling film festival, $15.
Aug. 9, 3 & 5:30 p.m. — Missoula Children’s theater Princess and the Pea.
Music for Humane Society
1090 Methodist Road, Hood River
Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m. — Woofstock features Hit Machine to benefit CGHS.
Live music at The Pines
415 Oak St., Hood River
Aug. 1, 6 p.m. — The Surf Lords.
Events at The Dalles Art Center
220 E. Fourth St., The Dalles
Through Aug. 16 — Myrna Anderson’s Gorge scenes.
Ongoing — Grow the Rock Snake in Sorosis.
Music at Clark and Lewie’s
130 SW Cascade Ave., Stevenson
Aug. 1 & 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Stevenson Waterfront Music Festival.
Music at Walking Man Beer
240 SW First St., Stevenson
July 31, 6-8 p.m. — Big River Blues Band.
Aug. 7, 6 p.m. — The Marvelous Quips.
Columbia Gorge Museum shows
990 SW Rock Creek Dr., Stevenson
Through Aug. — River stories, woven art.
Movies at Granada
221 E. Second, The Dalles
Aug. 1, 6 p.m. — Wait Until Dark, $10, free with Wasco Co. library card.
Music at Ferment Brewing
403 Portway Ave., Hood River
Aug. 3, 6 p.m. — Groove Cabin.
Music at The Balch
40 S. Heimrich St., Dufur
Aug. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Lucas Lawson with Abigael Elizabeth.
301 Gallery shows
301 Oak St., Hood River
Aug. 1, 5-7 p.m. — Opening of Inspired II, art inspired by conservation properties of the Gorge.
Events at Hood River Library
502 State Street, Hood River
July 30, 3 p.m. — Writing Group.
Aug. 1, 4 p.m. — Magic the Gathering.
July 30, 2-4 p.m. — Fantasy World Building.
July 30, 5:30 p.m. — Fruit Loops Crafting.
Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m. — Summer reading ending party with music, foam, ice cream.
Live events at The Ruins
13 Railroad Street, Hood River
Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m. — Doin’ Yachts.
Aug. 2, 6-9 p.m. — MarchFourth.
Aug. 5, 6-9 p.m. — Bon Bon Vivant with Jet Black Pearl.
Aug. 8, 6-9 p.m. — The Quick & Easy Boys with The Hurdles.
Live events at Tabby’s
1850 Country Club Road, Hood River
July 30, 6 p.m. — Lesley & Rebecca.
Live music at Mt. Hood Winery
2882 Van Horn Drive, Hood River
July 31, 4:30 p.m. — Dan Boller.
Events at Vibe Consignment
416 E. Second St., The Dalles
July 31, 5 p.m. — Bring your most-loved outfit for chance to win $50 gift card.
Music at Red Bluff Taphouse
256 Second St., Stevenson
Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. — Tyson Huckins.
Music at Jacob Williams
3 Avery Road, Wishram
Aug. 2, 1 p.m. — Megan Alder.
Music at Bargeway
1535 Bargeway Road, The Dalles
Aug. 2, 7 p.m. — Two of Da Kine: Ted Matzen, Alonzo Garbanzo.
Events at Griffin House
4168 Westcliff Dr., Hood River
Aug. 6, 6 p.m. — Lewi Longmire & Left Coast Roasters.
Events at Working Hands
1021 Twelfth St., Hood River
Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. — Red Robe Revival.
Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. — Country bingo.
Music at Thunder Island
Wa Na Pa St., Cascade Locks
Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. — Megan Alder.
Music at Stave and Stone
3827 Fletcher Dr., Hood River
Au. 3, 3 p.m. — Megan Alder and The Woods.
Exhibit on Hood River family
1200 SW Park Ave., Portland
Through Sept. 6, 2026 — Original exhibit on the Yasui Family.
Hood River history tours
Meet bottom of waterfall at Second and State streets
Every Saturday till September, 9 a.m. — Tours and stories, $15 at www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
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