Clackamas County Arts Alliance

July 3rd Free Admission Day at the Museum of the Oregon Territory
2026-07-03 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Dr., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
To celebrate the United State’s 250th’s anniversary, the Museum of the Oregon Territory will offer FREE ADMISSION to visitors on Friday, July 3, 2026! Come and see our newest exhibits, such as “Land & People of the Willamette Valley: A History Shaped by River,” and “Jennings Lodge Camp: A Gathering of Faith, Community, and Revival.” Visitors can get hands-on by building a simulated campfire, sending a telegraph, taking on the role of engineers figuring out how to channel power to Portland, and many more interactive activities. At MOOT, visitors can discover how the region evolved through historic maps and photographs, see a sample taken from Tomawanos, and view a recreation of a 1920’s pharmacy, each artifact telling the story of our region from the age of the Missoula Floods all the way to the modern industrial period.
For more information, including current exhibits and opening times, visit our website at clackamashistory.org

Canvas and Clay
2026-07-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-05 12:00 - 17:00 | OR
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/

"Window Reflections" Exhibition Opening
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Bill Oswald’s Glass Paintings & Hand-crafted Whirligigs. Take a peek into the wonderful world of Bill Oswald! Reception from 5-8pm.

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-07-03 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.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor
2026-07-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-05 14:30 - 16:30 | 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.

StoryWalk "Song in the City"
2026-07-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Iron Mountain Park, 2401 Iron Mountain Rd, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035, United States
Visit Iron Mountain Park to read our newest StoryWalk® installation, Song in the City. Written by Daniel Bernstrom and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed, it tells the story of a young blind girl filled to overflowing with the sounds of her beloved city. Poetically rhythmic and lightly humorous, the tale bridges the gap between generations of music and family while centering love, understanding and joy. Celebrate Disability Pride Month at one of Lake Oswego’s most accessible natural areas, Iron Mountain Park.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Iron Mountain Park is located at 2401 Iron Mountain Rd., Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Youth Services at 503-697-6580.

Ledding Library Art: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg & Val Hubbard
2026-07-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 18:00 | 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.

4th of July
2026-07-04 12:00 - 16:00 | William L. Holmes House, 536 Holmes Lane, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the America Program.

Music in the Park
2026-07-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Town Center Park, 29600 SW Park Place, Wilsonville, OR, 97070, United States
Join Wilsonville Parks and Recreation for four great summer concerts this year on Thursdays in Town Center Park. First up, Reggae legend, “Aaron Nigel Smith” on Thursday, June 25 at 6pm, followed by Pacific Northwest classic funk band, “Soul Proof” on Thursday, July 4 at our 4th of July Concert & Laser Light Show. Then, Latin Funk band, “Sabroso” on Thursday, August 13 is playing at 6pm. And last but not least, on August 20, at 5:30pm, Brandon Jones Band is performing at Wilsonville’s Party in the Park!
Concerts are free! Bring you own lawn chair!

Fused Glass Open Studio: All Ages
2026-07-05 00:30 - 15:30 | 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: Beachscape and sea creatures made of frit(ground glass) and cut glass. Join us for a quick demo and create some coastal vibes in glass.
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://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3cNEuWYW-KMeXoEmuIwZ4WUpI9B3Rt0SPV_zooNJi8/edit?usp=sharing
Ages 12 and under must attend with an adult.

Stairwell Gallery: Beverly & Arthur Foster: Life and Death in a Potsdam Garden
2026-07-05 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 19:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Beverly Chesnut Foster’s compelling photographic artistry brings a hidden chapter of Potsdam, Germany, to light. From 1933 to 1945, horticulturists Karl and Eva Foerster cultivated a garden of extraordinary beauty that quietly became a sanctuary during the rise of Nazi terror. Within 3 its peaceful paths and borders, several Jewish women found a way to hide in plain sight as deportations and death camps threatened their lives. Beverly Chesnut Foster explores the tension between danger and refuge with her lens, capturing the interplay of fear, resilience, and quiet defiance embedded in the garden’s past. The accompanying narrative, written by her husband Arthur Foster, a former colleague of the Foersters and a former Berlin professor, provides historical context that deepens the emotional resonance of Beverly’s work. The exhibition will be on view throughout July 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

Music and Movement in Mandarin
2026-07-06 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.

Art X Hand: 60 Years of Art at Menucha
2026-07-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 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.

A Bee or Not A Bee: Author Readaloud: Audrey Sauble
2026-07-07 10:30 - 23:30 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Did you know that Lake Oswego is officially designated as a Bee City USA? Join us for this special edition of pre-school storytime celebrating bees. Audrey Sauble will share her book, A BEE or not a BEE and many fascinating facts about bees. There will be coloring sheets and lots of fun ways to test your knowledge of bees.

Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-07-07 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.

First Tuesday Music: Adam Miller
2026-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
The Lake Oswego Public Library will host legendary folklorist Adam Miller for a free community sing‑along. As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this program highlights the voices and struggles of everyday Americans whose efforts helped shape the country’s evolving promise of justice and dignity for all. The traditional folksongs and ballads Miller performs reflect the heart of America’s heritage, offering a window into the soul of our nation in its youth.
This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library . Admission is free and no tickets are required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A livestream will be available.
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(link sends e-mail).
