Entertainment Update for Jan. 30

Opening the evening will be two local student marimba groups from the Musango Marimba Center in Hood River. “Ingwe” consists of eight young musicians ranging in age from 8-13, and “Tsoko” consists of six musicians, ages 10-17.

The $10 admission benefites Columbia Gorge Peace Village, and Tariro, a grassroots non-profit organization working in Zimbabwe to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS

The event is from 7-10 p.m. All ages welcome. Bingen Theater, 210 Oak Street, Bingen, Wash.

Mesa, Reynolds at The Pines

Matt Mesa and Mark Reynolds perform at The Pines Tasting Room on Friday, Jan. 29, 6-9 p.m. These singer-songwriters play traditional roots music with a poetic perspective.

The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301.

Secret Salsa meets Feb. 12

Secret Salsa Society invites you to join a Bachata class with Portland instructors Mark and Lynn (stars at Vie de Boheme). Bachata is a lively eight-count Latin dance and easy to learn. Come to Mt. View Grange in White Salmon, Friday Feb 12, at 7:30 p.m. No partner or experience needed. $10 admission. Mt. View Grange Hall, 1085 Main St.,White Salmon, Wash.

Sam Densmore at CEBU

This week at CEBU Lounge, music starts at 9:30 p.m.:

Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30 - Sam Densmore with Pretty Gritty — Uptempo Folk Rock.

Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way; 541-386-2200.

Brothers Gow return to River City Saloon Jan. 29

“The San Diego quintet Brothers Gow combines rock, funk, jazz and reggae influences with thoughtful lyrics, deep grooves and an ear for improvisation that keeps each show fresh and unique. Catch them in Hood River on Friday, Jan. 29, at the River City Saloon.

On Tuesday, Feb. 2, it’s “Sons of Guns,” with their rock and roll show at 9:30 p.m.

River City Saloon, 207 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-387-2583.

Fat Tuesday Funk party Feb. 6

On Saturday Feb. 6, The Funkship Columbia, with special guests Samba Hood Rio, will bring the funk to the Bingen Theater. Grab your beads and mask and get ready to dance! Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and available at Ananas Boutique. Visit bingentheater.com for more info. Bingen Theater, 210 Oak Street, Bingen, Wash.

‘Bird Nerds’ meet Valentine’s Day

On Feb. 14, the Gorge Bird Nerds will be meeting at Dog River Coffee at 7 a.m., then departing just before 8 a.m. to head to Nichols Basin to view the Black-Crowned Night Herons, ducks and other birds of the Columbia River.

The group will be discussing past data collection by citizen science volunteers on the Black-Crowned Night Heron roost there and habitat changes with recent development. Data will be collected to contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count. Visit gbbc.birdcount.org/about for more information.

Hood River Hobbies, 110 4th Street, Hood River, 541-386-1223.