Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Art Exhibition - Artist Julie Mantis
2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

StoryWalk "Song in the City"
2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-29 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.

Building Bridges Book Group
2026-07-25 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.

Ledding Library Art: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg & Val Hubbard
2026-07-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-29 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.

Stairwell Gallery: Beverly & Arthur Foster: Life and Death in a Potsdam Garden
2026-07-25 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-27 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 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

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.

Canvas and Clay
2026-07-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-26 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/

Hands On A Hard Body
2026-07-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 | 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

Korean Storytime
2026-07-26 13:30 - 14:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Korean Storytime is held every fourth Sunday of the month and recommended for children ages
6 and under with their families.
Korean Storytime is designed for everyone curious about Korean and Asian culture. We will
sing, listen to stories, and make crafts inspired by Eastern traditions. All levels of Korean fluency
are welcome, as the program is also presented in English.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is
free. Please note, craft materials are limited and will be provided while supplies last.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information,
contact Youth Services at 503-697-6580 or visit the website.
한국어 스토리 타임은 매월 네번 째 일요일 오후 1시 30분~2시에 진행됩니다.
한국 및 동양 문화에 관심이 있는 모두를 위한 한국어 스토리타임에 참여해 보세요. 함께
노래하기, 이야기를 듣기, 만들기 활동을 통해 한국 및 아시아 문화에 대해 알아가요.
• 권장 연령: 6세 이하 및 가족
• 모든 수준의 한국어 실력을 환영합니다.
• 만들기 재료의 수량이 제한되어 있어 선착순으로 제공됩니다

Wine and Watermusic - Concert by the Willamette Falls Symphony
2026-07-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Villa Catalana Cellars, 11900 S Criteser Rd, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Join us in the gardens Sunday, July 26th at 6:30pm for an evening of Wine and Water Music and other favorites for orchestra. Oregon City’s own orchestra, the Willamette Falls Symphony, will perform music by Handel, Sibelius, Bizet, Kreisler, Rossini, and Johann Strauss II, conducted by Mark Perlman.
Bring your own picnic and short chair or blanket and wine glass. Wine will be sold by the bottle upon arrival. Tickets are $25 per person. Gates will open at 5:30pm and the event will start at 6:30pm.
Please Note: NO food will be available for purchase.
Details of works to be performed:
George Frederick Handel – Selections from “Water Music”
Jean Sibelius – “Andante Festivo” for strings
Georges Bizet – Selections from “Carmen”
Fritz Kreisler – “Liebeslied” solo violin & orchestra
Johann Strauss Jr. – “Wine, Women, & Song Waltz”, Op. 333
Fritz Kreisler – “Liebesfreud” solo violin & orchestra
Giacchino Rossini – Overture to “La Cenerentola” (“Cinderella”)

Music and Movement in Mandarin
2026-07-27 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.

World Cinema Series: A Letter to Momo (Japanese)
2026-07-28 17:30 - 19:30 | OR
Join us for a screening of A Letter to Momo. A Letter to Momo is a gentle, heartfelt animated film about a young girl who moves to a remote island and discovers quirky spirits that help her cope with her father’s death. Originally presented in Japanese, it will be shown with English subtitles.
Stay after the screening to engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the film.
A Letter to Momo is part of the Lake Oswego Public Library’s World Cinema Series, a monthly event showcasing diverse international films. This series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM.
Admission is free and no ticket is required.
Can’t make it to the screening? Library patrons can also stream A Letter to Momo on our Kanopy streaming service using their Lake Oswego Public Library card.
This event will take place on the main floor of the Adult Community Center (ACC) in the Oak Room. The ACC is located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact April Younglove at ayounglove@lakeoswego.city or (503) 534-5667.
