Stairwell Gallery: The Artwork of Marie Lo
2026-04-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 10 more dates | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Come view the paintings of artist and professor of Asian North American literature, Marie Lo. Her oil paintings invite viewers to think about how we represent the world around us, how we see ourselves, and how we preserve the stories that shape our identities. The exhibition will be on view throughout April during regular library hours. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or ayounglove@lakeoswego.city.

Art Group
2026-04-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
Calling all Artist and Artisans:
If you enjoy creating art but hate doing it by your lonesome, we have a group for you. Come join us Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 822 Washington St., Oregon City.
Bring your own easel, paints, yarn, macrame, beads, paper, or basket weaving (or any other materials you can tote around), and come be creative in a welcoming community.

Art Night with Lucas Nickerson
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | One River Lake Oswego, 15010 SW, Bangy Rd., Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97035
April 3rd from 5-7pm
Artist Talk and workshop/demo of etching process with Lucas Nickerson. Lucas will show you how to make use of your study and prep drawings to make artwork that is more accessible to potential collectors. Turn them into etchings that you can paint and sell! Light Refreshments will be served. His paintings will be on display from March 16th-April 15th in their lobby gallery.

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-04-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Youth Music Project Meteor Lounge, 2015 8th Ave., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
Perform at YMP’s Teen Open Mic Night!
Are you a musician aged 13-18? Come on down and share your songs to a live, supportive audience. This is an incredible opportunity to hone your skills performing with state-of-the-art gear and sound engineers on our Meteor Lounge stage. Open Mic Nights are held on the first Friday of each month and hosted by our amazing Teen Interns.
Sign-up at the doors at 6:15 p.m | Performances begin 6:30 p.m.
Don’t have a song to share? No worries! Gather some friends and come be a part of our supportive audience! All ages welcome to attend.
Note: Parent/guardian permission and a signed media waver are required for performers under the age of 18.

The Bridge: Learn to Make Handmade Seed Paper!
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
Create earth-friendly recycled paper filled with seeds ready for planting!
Earth Day is April 22nd, and we are focusing on earth-friendly creativity during this month. And what is more timely than making handmade paper (out of recycled scraps) along with wildflower seeds to create more beautiful habitat for birds, insects and us?
Join us at The Bridge to get your hands wet (literally!) as we take recycled paper pulp and seeds and turn them into something beautiful AND useful to our earth!
This event is FREE and all supplies are included. This event is hosted at a church but it is NOT a church event. There will be NO church talk; just a free community-building event that allows us all to take a break in our busy lives to do something that’s good for ourself and our community. We hope you will join us!

Origami Critters & Flowers
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Oak Lodge Libary, 3783 SE Concord Rd, Oak Grove, OR, 97267, United States
Local origami instructor, Yuki Martin will show how to fold origami critters and flowers. Recreate the flora and fauna from your garden using paper. You’ll receive step-by-step instruction. No folding experience necessary. All materials provided. This free craft class is for adults (18+). Call Oak Lodge Library at 503-655-8543 to get registered or join the waitlist.

Lake Area Artists 2026 Art Show and Sale
2026-04-24 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
The Lake Area Artists Show and Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This years event, hosted at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego, OR promises a wide range of artist styles and media, including water media, oil, acrylics encaustic, paste and colored pencil. Whether you’re an art lover or looking to find a unique piece for your collection, this is the event for you.
Enjoy FREE admission, FREE parking, and a wheelchair accessible venue. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the world of local art, while supporting professional artists from the area.
For more information visit www.lakeareaartists.com
Event Highlights:
Date: April 24 – 25 10am – 7pm
April 26 10am – 5pm
Wine Receptions: April 25 & 26, 4:30- 6:30pm
Artists featured: 30 talented local artists, with newcomers: Dane Eisenbart, and Elo Wobig
Awards Judge: Liz Walker, nationally recognized artist, instructor, and juror will be selecting outstanding works from the show.
RETURNING THIS YEAR: LAA SPECTRUM PROJECT 8″ × 8″ art for sale @$65.00 each
Proceeds to Lake Oswego and Lakeridge High School Art Scholarships
