Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Art Group
2026-09-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-09-15 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-09-08 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-09-01 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.

Music and Movement in Mandarin
2026-09-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This event repeats every week on Monday.

Join Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, for a program specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.
欢迎参加心弦中文的中文音乐律动课。
Sharon老师会和小朋友一起唱歌，跳舞，玩乐器，说故事，度过充实的三十分钟。
本课程适合二到五岁的小朋友，各种语言程度都可以参加。
名额有限，请速报名！
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www.lopl.org/kids.

Jaja's African Hair Braiding
2026-09-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Clackamas Repertory Theater, 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem is full of sharp, funny and talented women who make their clients look and feel “nice-nice.” One sweltering summer day, Jaja’s daughter Marie runs the salon while her mother readies for a green-card wedding. As Marie manages laugh-out-loud drama in the shop, unexpected news unites the stylists and clients, deepening their bonds and sense of belonging.
This Tony Award-winning production is a love letter to all the incredible, unsung immigrant women bringing beauty to the world through their craft each and every day.
Written by: Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by: Damaris Webb
“Critic’s Pick! … Hot and hilarious … a riotously funny workplace comedy.” – The New York Times
“Wickedly entertaining … a sparkling ensemble comedy as tautly woven as one of the intricate hairdos in Jaja’s Harlem salon.” – Washington Post
“Bioh pays tribute to the bonds women share … You will be entertained, enlightened, and moved.” – New York Amsterdam News
“Bioh breathes both joy and grief into these women within her stellar script, giving them each their own distinct personalities and lived-in experiences … The result is a play that is equally as affecting as it is hilarious.” – Entertainment Weekly
Sept. 10 – Oct. 4, 2026
Preview Sept. 10
Opening Night Sept. 11
Thurs-Sat evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Sun and third Sat* matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Jean Uzelac, Nancy Hungerford, Ronni Lacroute

Lantern Tours
2026-09-12 12:00 - 16:00 | William L. Holmes House, 536 Holmes Lane, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
A tour throughout the Holmes House with lanterns.

Knit Happens – A Monthly Knitting Circle
2026-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Cup of Tea, 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
All knitters welcome—from first stitches to seasoned pros! Bring your yarn, your needles, and your creativity to our cozy tea house. This monthly gathering is all about slowing down, sipping tea, sharing projects, and getting to know your fellow knitters.
Come for the stitches, stay for the stories—together we’ll weave community, one row at a time.

Sip and Snip, Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-09-10 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

Natural History Book Group
2026-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
The Natural History Book Group was founded on the recognition that Indigenous peoples have maintained a deep and reciprocal relationship with the land now known as Lake Oswego for millennia, the group acknowledges this history as an essential grounding for its work. Through participant-selected readings that focus on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, members explore how literature and nonfiction can deepen our understanding of the watershed and its indigenous history, while inspiring practical steps toward a more just relationship with both the land we call home and its original caretakers.
Led by the Oswego Lake Watershed Council, this group meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) at 5:00pm. We meet at the Lake Oswego Public Library in the second-floor conference room. New members are welcome.
For more information please email Sharon Goss.
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Meetings and Book Selections for 2026:
July 14: The trees are speaking : dispatches from the salmon forests by Lynda V. Mapes
September 8: Traditional Ecological Knowledge by Melissa Nelson
November 10: Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A Journey Toward Personal and Ecological Healing by Jennifer Grenz
Past Book Group selections:
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed by John Vaillant
Cedar by Hilary Stewart
The Gift of Knowledge: Reflections on Sahaptin Ways by Virginia R. Beavert
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson(link is external)
Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest by Josephine Woolington

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-09-04 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.

Art Exhibition - Artist Julie Mantis
2026-08-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Canby Public Library, 220 NE 2nd Ave., Canby, OR, 97013, United States
The Canby Public Library is hosting a solo exhibit from July 9 – August 31. Presenting local artist, Julie Mantis, displaying fourteen of her original oil paintings.
Address: 220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013
Phone: (503) 266-3394
Hours:
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM

Bridge City Improv: Sunday Night Special
2026-08-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Our curated improv jam! Sunday evenings we mix it up with some of our favorites. These casts & hosts rotate weekly and feature OG vets, up-and-comers, and everything in between– exploring formats, free form play, or any muse to create spontaneous entertainment. Sunday’s the new Friday at SNS. Join us!

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
All ages welcome, though assume PG13 content.
$15 online ticket sales end at 430pm on show date / $20 at door.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
If a show is sold out, any unclaimed tickets will be released at the door on a first-come, first-served basis just before showtime.

Improvisation is collaborative, unscripted theater where actors invent stories, characters, and dialogue in real-time. Instead of relying on a written script, the performers build scenes spontaneously based on suggestions provided by the audience.

New Century Players presents DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
2026-08-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge, 10282 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
New Century Players Community Theatre
presents
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
by Ken Ludwig
Tony Award- winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the story of his parents’ courtship during World War II.
U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday — if the war will allow.
Content warning: sounds of warfare such as gunfire, bomb explosions, artillery fire, and sirens
Directed by Ron K. Palmblad
Cast:
Dirk Foley as Captain Jack Ludwig
Brandee Palmblad as Louise Rabiner
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Performances:
August 14, 21 & 28 at 7:30 PM
and
August 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30 at 2 PM
Venue:
Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge
10282 SE Main St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Tickets: Adults $25
Seniors (60+) $20
Students (w/ID) $10
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Arts for All (w/card) $ 5
Available at the door and online at www.NewCenturyPlayers.org
Box office message phone: 503-367-2620
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Sponsored by Ellen Spitaleri
“Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. – – – www.concordtheatricals.com – – –
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New Century Players is a not-for-profit community theater company. Our mission is to build community by providing opportunities for artistic expression through live performances.

Bridge City Improv: Breaking News & On the Lips
2026-08-29 21:00 - 22:15 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Breaking News: An improvised comedy news program where YOU are the news!
On The Lips was born out of Kickstand Comedy’s inaugural Harold program in 2023, then earned featured runs as a Big Dogs team, Velodrome team, and now one of Portland’s favorite indie teams. Catch them at Kickstand, Bridge City, Covert Cafe, Deep End, Potluck, Comedy Sports and beyond. www.instagram.com/onthelipspdx
Improvisation is collaborative, unscripted theater where actors invent stories, characters, and dialogue in real-time. Instead of relying on a written script, the performers build scenes spontaneously based on suggestions provided by the audience.

MAKERS & CREATIVE ARTISTS WORKSHOP: GRANT PREPARATION BASICS & REFRESHERS
2026-08-29 14:00 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Join the Clackamas County Arts Alliance for a conversation about the grant preparation process and ways to strengthen your grant writing efforts. We will explore:

Prospect assessment
Organizational readiness
Defining your process
Building your toolbox
Efficient and effective narratives
Budgets and other logistics
Relationship building
Q & A

Our goal is that you leave with a clearer sense of the grant-writing process and a fresh perspective on how to realistically approach this important component of your revenue model.
ABOUT: The Clackamas Arts Alliance offers its Makers & Creative Artists Workshop series throughout the year. These workshops offer creative people a way to explore business potential and opportunities.
WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30pm
WHERE: Oregon City Library
606 John Adams St.
Oregon City, OR 97045
COST: Donation Suggested. We ask that participants make a donation of any size to the Clackamas Arts Alliance during your registration. Your support helps us continue offering workshops.
Please register HERE or below.
Questions? Contact ariella-sophie@clackamasartsalliance.org
Makers & Creative Artists Workshops are proudly sponsored by Columbia Bank Home Lending

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Lisa Brown is a funding professional with decades of successful grant-writing experience. Working with organizations of all shapes and sizes, Lisa has built development programs from the ground up, expanded organizational capacity, and shaped the public profile of dozens of nonprofits with a variety of missions and visions. A champion of communications-driven fundraising, Lisa knows that each organization has a unique and powerful story to share. She regularly coaches nonprofits to make the most of every grant application opportunity (and when to let go when it’s not the right fit.)

Building Bridges Book Group
2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Through the reading and discussion of acclaimed works of fact and fiction, we seek greater appreciation of the rich diversity of life, to build understanding, empathy, and connection in our world.
Our July selection is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.
Our hybrid group meets on the last Saturday of the month at 10am both in the library conference room and on Zoom. Contact Alicia Yokoyama, Adult Services Librarian, at ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city to register or if you have questions.

Bridge City Improv: Genrescope presents: Zip Garold!
2026-08-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
From the deepest reaches of space re-emerges a modern hero for a simpler time: Zip Garold! Join Genrescope Productions for their new iteration of their titular send up of classic 1950s sci-fi serials, Zip Garold: The Next Generation. From the group that has brought you genre-based improv like the film noir-inspired The Jade Decanter and spaghetti western spoof Legends of the West, comes the return of their groundbreaking sci-fi show with new twists, Zip Garold: The Next Generation.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
All ages welcome, though assume PG13 content.
$15 online ticket sales end at 5pm on show date / $20 at door.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
If a show is sold out, any unclaimed tickets will be released at the door on a first-come, first-served basis just before showtime.

Improvisation is collaborative, unscripted theater where actors invent stories, characters, and dialogue in real-time. Instead of relying on a written script, the performers build scenes spontaneously based on suggestions provided by the audience.

Bridge City Improv: Danger Dorks / One Foot
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Danger Dorks is Matt Roberts and Eric Schniewind, and this dynamic duo is that perfect blend of smart and silly— harnessing all their improv powers and experiences to create scenes and stories that will surprise and delight you.
One Foot is an improv trio featuring Daryl Olson, Brad Fortier, and Shelley Darcy—three seasoned improvisers with decades of life experience and just enough memory left to use it. Over the years they have accumulated wisdom, a myriad of questionable decisions, and a healthy disregard for taking themselves too seriously and staying in their own lane (except while driving) and they’re putting it all to work on stage. One Foot explores the joy in aging—finding laughter in life’s transitions, celebrating what comes next, and proving that some things actually do get better with age.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
All ages welcome, though assume PG13 content.
$15 online ticket sales end at 5pm on show date / $20 at door.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
If a show is sold out, any unclaimed tickets will be released at the door on a first-come, first-served basis just before showtime.

Improvisation is collaborative, unscripted theater where actors invent stories, characters, and dialogue in real-time. Instead of relying on a written script, the performers build scenes spontaneously based on suggestions provided by the audience.
