Healing Presence: Paintings by Claudia Dose
2026-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Willamette Falls Medical Center, 1500 Division St, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
A selection of intuitive, mixed-media paintings by Oregon-based artist Claudia Dose, currently on view as part of a Clackamas County Arts Alliance exhibition in a local hospital setting.
These works are created through a process of listening and allowing form to emerge, rather than planning or control. The paintings explore themes of inner movement, openness, and the subtle threshold between tension and release.
Placed within a healthcare environment, the intention is simple: to offer moments of pause, reflection, and quiet connection for patients, visitors, and staff.
This exhibition is part of a broader Arts Alliance initiative bringing original artwork into community spaces.

Struck By Beauty Art Exhibit
2026-05-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
My new Art Exhibit “Struck By Beauty” will open on May 1, at the Toolbox Gallery in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Please join me as I share selected pieces of artwork from my art journey.
Exhibit: “Struck By Beauty”
On view
May 1-31
Artist Reception
May 1, 5-8 pm
Location:
Toolbox Gallery
2029 SE Jefferson St. Milwaukie, OR 97222
Louisa Moutos
http://www.louisamoutos.com

The lion the witch and the Wardrobe
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:30 | Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Oregon City Children’s Theatre presents the play of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Funny Girl
2026-05-31 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice (Melissa Gale) has all the qualities to become Broadway’s next big star: the voice, the charm, and plenty of chutzpah. But does she have “the look”? This heartfelt musical comedy traces her unlikely rise to fame with the Ziegfeld Follies and her tumultuous romantic relationship with gambler Nick Arnstein (Nick Serrone). Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girl includes timeless classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “People,” and much more.
The Title Sponsors for Funny Girl are Tom & Marjorie Croft & Jack’s Overhead Door, and the Music Sponsor is The Portland Spirit.
Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, one Saturday (May 23) at 2:00 PM, and two Wednesday shows (May 13 and 27) at 7:30 PM. Lakewood Theatre Company has an intimate 220-seat theatre located at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Special note: On Wednesdays, May 13 and May 27, the theatre continues its Wine or Whiskey on Wednesday program, called WOW: 25-35. For audience members aged 35 or under, tickets are $30 each. Use the code WOW30 when ordering tickets online to get this special discount. At these performances, there will be a complimentary wine tasting one hour before curtain, courtesy of an Oregon vineyard/distillery. OLCC rules apply! Bring your ID for the tasting!
The Story: Funny Girl is the semi-autobiographical tale of Fanny Brice’s (Melissa Gale) meteoric rise to fame and her tumultuous relationship with Nick Arnstein (Nick Serrone), a wealthy and charming gambler. From her beginnings as an awkward Brooklyn teen talking her way into show business to becoming the toast of New York and the unraveling of her personal life, Funny Girl is a striking, richly told tour de force about one of Broadway’s biggest stars. The endearing, emotional musical features a lineup of great tunes performed through Bob Merrill and Jule Styne’s unforgettable score, which includes “People,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” and “You Are Woman, I Am Man.”
The talented ensemble, playing multiple roles, features Margo Schembre, Ed Pierce, Riley Parham, Jody Allen, Hillary Chapman, Emily Smith, Melissa M. Standley, RJ Tofte, Tim Ward, Robert Altieri, Ali Bean, Alika Bright, Austin Stone, Sarah DeGrave, Corrine Michelle Maddox, Isaac Elmore, Lindy Hatcher, Jared Lingle, Liz O’Donnell, Amanda Marie Pred, Pippa Southard, Kate Potter, and Melody Wells-Benitez.
Artistic Staff: Funny Girl is directed by Dennis Corwin. The Music Director is Cyndy Ramsey-Rier. The assistant director and choreographer is Laura Hiszczynskyj. The Stage Manager is Kendra Comerford, and the assistant stage manager is Cassie Kanios. Sound Design is by Michael Bard. Set Design is by John Gerth. The Costume Coordinator is Janelle Sutton. Lighting Design is by Dug Martel. Prop Design is by Allen H. Phillips. The Producer is Steve Knox.

American Idiot the Musical
2026-05-31 14:30 - 17:00 | Clackamas Community College Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
American Idiot
Music by Green Day & Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong
American Idiot follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world, borne along by Green Day’s electrifying score. This high-octane show includes every song from the acclaimed album American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band’s Grammy-winning release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Art Decked Out - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Kickoff
2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Dee Denton Gallery, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Join us for the Art Decked Out celebration of Matt Patterson’s art. A New York Times bestselling illustrator and Fellow of The Explorers Club, Patterson has traveled from the rainforests of Belize to the remote thickets of Madagascar to capture the “Wild & Luscious” essence of the natural world. Known for his staggering realism and commitment to conservation, his award-winning work—including the 2024 Sibert Honor-winning The Book of Turtles—bridges the gap between fine art and field biology. Whether catching alligators from a kayak or documenting critically endangered tortoises, Patterson’s art is a testament to the beauty of the species he works tirelessly to protect. Get a first look at his original illustrations and hear about The Wetlands Conservancy’s work to save the native turtles and Wetlands of Oregon. Anne & Danny Schauffler and JoseLuis Sosa are musical guests. Bring a picnic as chairs & tables will be set up on the lawn for this festive event. Beverages are available for purchase. Matt Patterson will be onsite during the LO Festival of the Arts June 26, 27 & 27.

Art X Hand: 60 Years of Art at Menucha
2026-06-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Arts Council of Lake Oswego ARTspace, 380 A Ave, Suite A, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features works by CAC instructors, coordinators, and board members spanning those past six decades.
Artists included are:
Barbara Black
Susie Cowan
Yuji Hiratsuka
Junko Iijima
Mary Josephson
Michael Knutson
Cynthia Lahti
Dennis Meiners
Paul Missal
Sarah Wolf Newlands
Dale Rawls
Lettie Jane Rennekamp
Sandy Roumagoux
Christopher Shotola-Hardt
Melinda Thorsnes
Diane Trapp
Phyllis Trowbridge
Rick True
The exhibit also includes displays of ephemera from the Creative Arts Community archive.
The exhibit will be on view through July 17 every Tuesday–Friday from 10am–5pm at Artspace Gallery, 380 A Avenue, Suite A, Lake Oswego. We’re located in the city hall building next door to Booktique.

Art Group
2026-06-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 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.

SICC Forest Festival
2026-06-05 08:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-06 08:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
The SICC Forest Festival is a lively celebration of Oregon forests, creativity, and community, bringing chainsaw artists, forestry professionals, educators, and families together in Sandy, Oregon for an unforgettable weekend. While the festival includes timber sports, mechanized demos, outdoor education, and hands-on experiences throughout the grounds, Sunday afternoon is where the art truly takes center stage.
Over three days, talented chainsaw artists transform massive Oregon logs into stunning sculptures right in front of the public. Visitors get to watch the entire process unfold, from rough cuts and flying sawdust to the final polished details. It is part sculpture showcase, part live performance, and part celebration of Pacific Northwest culture.
Sunday’s judging ceremony highlights the incredible craftsmanship, imagination, and personality behind each piece. Immediately following the awards, the festival hosts a live auction where guests can meet artists, support their work directly, and bid on one-of-a-kind carvings that carry the spirit of Oregon forests home with them.Local artist, Johnny Kimball, will be attempting a Guinness World Record attempt June 5th @noon through June 6th @noon.
Hosted by Trajectory, the SICC Forest Festival blends art, forestry, storytelling, trades, and community into a weekend that is energetic, welcoming, and uniquely Oregon.

Poetry Contest Winners Reading & Open Mic
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | St John the Evangelist Episcopalian Church, 2036 SE Jefferson St, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
The Clackamas Arts Alliance, Milwaukie Poetry Series, and St. John the Evangelist Episcopal church are delighted to host the Poetry Contest Winners Reading and Open Mic on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The reading will be part of the June 5, 2026 First Friday in Milwaukie and will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at St. John the Evangelist church.at 2036 SE Jefferson St. The Featured Readers will be the winners of the Writing Contest sponsored by the Clackamas Arts Alliance. The winners will be reading their winning poems from the contest. The event will also be available virtually on Zoom.
The Awards presentation will be hosted by Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita Paulann Petersen.
She has eight full-length books of poetry, most recently My Kindred from Salmon Poetry of Ireland. Her poems have appeared in many journals and anthologies, including Poetry, The Birmingham Review, Prairie Schooner, Orion, Catamaran, Wilderness Magazine, the Internet’s Poetry Daily, and POETRY IN MOTION, which put poems on Portland, Oregon buses and light rail cars. A former Stegner Fellow at Stanford University, she’s the recipient of the Holbrook Award from Oregon Literary Arts, and from Willamette Writers both a Distinguished Northwest Writer Award and a Legacy Award.
Then there will be the Open Mic for all who wish to read their own work or share some of their favorite poems. To get on the list to read ahead of time, please contact Tom Hogan at tomhogan2@comcast.net. Plan to read 2 poems. We will go another round depending on how many readers there are. There will also be a sign-up sheet at the event for those wishing to share.
Come along to this in-person event. You can register for Zoom by contacting Tom Hogan at tomhogan2@comcast.net and you will receive a link before the event.
The event will be recorded and available for viewing on demand on the Ledding Library YouTube Channel.

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Youth Music Project Meteor Lounge, 2015 8th Ave., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
The first Friday of every month, the teens take over Youth Music Project!
Are you a musician between the ages of 13 and 18? Join us for Teen Open Mic nights! Hosted by our amazing band of interns, open mics are the place to hone your performance skills. Rock out with in-house sound engineering, state-of-the art lighting, and a full back line of instruments. Musicians of all levels are invited to participate!
Don’t have a song to share? Join our supportive audience! Teen Open Mic is always free to attend and all ages.
Doors at 6:15 p.m. | Performances at 6:30 p.m.

Blue Crow Vargas Exhibition Opening
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
“Take the Sky Home with You” Themes on Spiritual Transformation and Ecological Renewal. Join us for our exhibition opening, celebrating the relief sculpture of Blue Crow Vargas!

Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-06-09 11:45 - 14:45 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend, and create at your own pace during Open Studio at Sweet Lomy Art! Open Studio is designed for independent creating within your skill level with light guidance available along the way. Choose from a variety of fused glass projects including jewelry, sun-catchers, plates, platters, wall art, night lights, garden art, and more.
This month’s Project Highlight: Fused Glass Garden Stakes! Join us for a quick demo and create colorful garden stakes to brighten your outdoor space.
How it works:
*$20 Open Studio Credit reserves your spot and is applied toward your project materials for the night
*Project fees over $20 are paid at class based on what you create
*New to the studio? First-time makers begin with a 20-minute Quick Start Lesson ($20) covering cutting, safety, and studio basics
*Need extra help? Guided Support is available for an additional fee
*Returning to finish a project? A $20 Open Studio Credit applies for each additional session
*The $20 Open Studio Credit is non-refundable for last-minute cancellations and no-shows
View project pricing here: https://www.sweetlomyart.com/open-studio
Ages 12 and under must attend with an adult.

Art, Nature, and Ritual: A talk with artist Blue Crow Vargas
2026-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Join us for an evening with Blue Crow as he speaks about his journey into sculpture. Hear about his process and the influence of nature and ritual on his work.

Sip and Snip, Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Sip & Snip Open Studio is a relaxed adults-only evening of creativity, community, and fused glass art. Bring your favorite beverage, grab a friend, or come solo and create at your own pace. Designed for independent creating within your skill level, Sip & Snip offers the freedom to choose your own project while enjoying light guidance along the way. Monthly Project Highlights with project demos at the start of class time. Recurring every 2nd Thursday of the month.

How it works:
*$20 Open Studio Credit reserves your spot and is applied toward your project materials for the night
*Project fees over $20 are paid at class based on what you create
*New to the studio? First-time makers begin with a 20-minute Quick Start Lesson ($20) covering cutting, safety, and studio basics
*Need extra help? Guided Support is available for an additional fee
*Returning to finish a project? A $20 Open Studio Credit applies for each additional session
*The $20 Open Studio Credit is non-refundable for last-minute cancellations and no-shows Choose from jewelry, sun-catchers, plates, platters, wall art, night lights, garden art, and more.
View project pricing here: https://www.sweetlomyart.com/open-studio
