Entertainment Update for Oct. 28

Show Boat Night helps History Museum Nov. 6

The History Museum of Hood River County will present “Show Boat Night” an evening of music and dancing, on Friday, Nov. 6. Monte Carlo games, live auction, and fun ensues with Mike Stillman and Friends playing river boat music plus fan favorites. The night is a fundraiser for the restoration of the paddle wheel of the Sternwheeler Henderson that is displayed in front of the museum. Tickets are available at the museum for $20 or call the musuem at 541-386-6772.

‘After Dark Ball’ Oct. 30

Nobody parties like the elves and the sprites, unicorns, fairies and all the other “Mythological Creatures of the Woodland Realm.” That’s the theme for this year’s After-Dark Costume Ball, next Friday, Oct. 30, at Springhouse Cellar Winery in Hood River.

Columbia Gorge residents are invited to the party, dance and auction starting at 7 p.m. Costumes of whimsy and fancy are encouraged. Beer and wine will be available for purchase; snacks, door prizes, dancing and silent auction items and live music by Scot and Rebecca. Cost: $10 at the door, includes one free drink. All proceeds go to Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute’s nature education programs for area youth. More information at www.gorgeecology.com.

Howl-a-ween at Moth Oct. 31

It’s a Howl-a-ween costume party with Eddie Corduroy and The Lighters at Moth Lounge. No cover charge, just slap on some fake blood and join the fun for live music, mirth and monsters on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Also at the Moth: Sunday, Nov. 1, remember those who have gone by decorating sugar skulls and displaying an ofrenda, you are welcome to join! The Moth Lounge, 105 Fourth St., Hood River; 541-387-7600.

Mesa, Reynolds at The Pines

This week at The Pines:

Friday, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m. Singer-songwriters Matt Mesa and Mark Reynolds delve into their original songs and play classic covers from the alt-country genre. The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301.

Builders and the Butchers at River City Oct. 29

Paste Magazine says “The Builders and the Butchers’ musical output is something of a Pentecostal throw-down — the musical underpinnings are reminiscent of bluegrass, but the performances are raw and unschooled, with Ryan Sollee in particular throwing off a maniacally ecclesiastical sort of energy…dark, sparkling, Leadbelly-like terrain covered by death-fixated epics…”

Catch them in Hood River on Thursday, Oct. 29, starting at 10 p.m. $5 cover charge. River City Saloon, 207 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-387-2583.

Halloween party at Elks

Enjoy dancing at the Elks Lodge at their Halloween Party (21 and over only) Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Open to members, members guests and anyone from the community wanting to check out what the Elks is all about. No cover charge. Elks Lodge, 304 Cascade Ave., Hood River. For more information call 541-386-1507.

Parkdale Library closes Oct. 27-31

Parkdale Library will be closed Oct. 27-31 because of facility issues, according to library Director Buzzy Nielsen. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 3. For more information, contact the Hood River County Library District at 541-386-2535 or info@hoodriverlibrary.org.

Entertainment listings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com.