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HOOD RIVER — The Ruins will host two jazz bands in one evening on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m.: the Jazz Collective Big Band from Hood River and Portland’s acclaimed NoPo Big Band, for “a spectacular night of swing under the stars.”

HOOD RIVER — Las Guaracheras, an all-women’s salsa band performs at Columbia Center for the Arts April 27, 7 p.m.

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HOOD RIVER — Columbia Arts and Black in the Gorge present a musical celebration of Black History Month, featuring the “The First Lady of Portland Blues,” LaRhonda Steele & Band with special guest, renowned saxophonist Eldon T. Jones, on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m.

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HOOD RIVER — A Valentine’s Day jazz dance is set for Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at The Ruins, 13 Railroad Street. The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) Jazz Collective, directed by Michael Paul, invites couples and music lovers to step back in time for a romantic evening of big band swing.