Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Hands On A Hard Body
2026-07-26 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
When an auto dealership in Longview, TX, launches an endurance contest, ten economically strapped strangers embark on a journey that tests their hearts, minds, and bodies. The contestant who keeps at least one hand on a brand-new hardbody truck the longest gets to drive it off the lot. What initially seems like a mere publicity stunt soon becomes a soul-baring battle of wills. Only one can win, but for all involved, the truck holds the key to their own private American dream.
The mix of people in this contest includes: an unlikeable prior winner who is a bit racist; the son of an immigrant who wants to be a veterinarian; a USMC veteran; an older woman (with her husband for support) who really needs the money; a Texas evangelical; a beauty queen; an older man (and his wife as support) who is recovering from a fall from a big rig; and a few other folks. The backstory involves the faltering dealership, lack of sales, and unethical behavior by some of the staff.
The ensemble includes Melissa Gale, Derek Gregerson, Kate Potter, Mike Dederian, Andrew Stoffers, Victoria Garcia, Sam Babst, Danny Caputo, Mary Compton, Evan Tait, RJ Tofte, Bryan Durden, Jody Allen, Margo Schembre, and Jason Nuesa.
Artistic Staff: Hands on a Hardbody is directed by Thomas C. Graff. Cyndy Ramsey-Rier serves as the music director, while Teri Barardino Newman serves as the choreographer and assistant director. Kendra Comerford is the stage manager, Marcus Storey is the sound designer, Bill Burbach is the set designer, Nikki Paulson is the costume designer, Ian Anderson-Priddy is the lighting designer, and Allen R. Phillips designs the properties. Steve Knox is the producer.
July 10 – August 16, 2026
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinees and Saturday matinees on July 25 & August 8 at 2:00 PM

Canvas and Clay
2026-07-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-24 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 12:00 - 17:00
Canvas and Clay: A Study of Flora and Fauna…July’s featured artist show at Sidestreet Arts Gallery brings together three painters and a potter from Lake Oswego & West Linn.
Kasey Wanford, Lisa Brinkman, Molly Reeves and Ha Austin
These 4 artists interpreted the natural beauty, flow and simple moments of our world in their unique styles. The nature inspired works depict our desire to find stillness amid chaos and to feel that we are part of, not separate from, the world that surrounds us.
Please join our four artists at Sidestreet Arts Gallery on First Friday, July 3 from 5-7pm. Learn more about the simple joys that inspire them.
The works will be available July 2-August 1, 2026.
🛍️Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm.
🧑‍💻Select items are also available online
Organizers:
https://www.sidestreetarts.com/
https://www.haaustinceramics.com/

Ledding Library Art: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg & Val Hubbard
2026-07-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.

Arts at the Creek 2026
2026-07-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Wade Creek Park, 747 NW Wade St, Estacada, Oregon, 97023
The Estacada Area Arts Commission is holding our 4th Annual Arts at the Creek this summer on July 25th! This event will be an all ages art and music festival, and will feature youth and adult art vendors, local food carts, as well as a great music lineup.

Art Group
2026-07-23 09:00 - 12:00
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
2026-07-21 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.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor
2026-07-19 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Clackamas Repertory Theater, 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room of the 1950s, where everyone is desperate to land the next big laugh — and compete for the attention of larger-than-life variety show star, Max Prince. Content Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Themes. Written by: Neil Simon Directed by: Don Alder “Old style comedy: fast and furious.” – The Wall Street Journal “One of [Simon’s] funniest … Comedy, comedy all the way.” – Newsweek “Enough laughs per minute to assure [it] a long run and many happy audiences.” – USA Today “The funniest comedy on Broadway in years and likely to remain the funniest comedy on Broadway for years.” – Variety Sponsored by Krista Breunsbach and her family, Kathy Smith

June 25 – July 19, 2026
Thurs-Sat evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Sun and third Sat* matinees at 2:30 p.m.

*Due to the popularity of matinees, the third Sat of each production will take place at 2:30 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m.
