Jaja's African Hair Braiding
2026-09-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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.

Bridge City Improv: Monologic
2026-09-11 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-09-18 19:00 - 20:15 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Monologic: Three true-life stories from cast members inspire three improvised tales, for a total of six separate but intertwined sagas created for you by some of Portland’s most experienced veteran performers. Featuring: Tom Johnson, Kerry Leek, Aaron Keuter, Daryl Olson, Shelley Darcy, Amanda Folkestad, Tony Marcellino, Kyle Kohlman, Starr Ahrens, Chris Parsons
Directed by Tom Johnson All ages welcome, though assume PG13 content.
$15 online / $20 at door. Improvisation is collaborative, unscripted theater where actors create 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.

You Can't Take It With You - Lakewood Theatre Co.
2026-09-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Written in 1936, this light-hearted comedy has relevance for today in addressing the main theme of finding one’s own way in today’s complex society, while lightly viewing such topics as distrust of government, domestic terrorism and fear of foreign conflicts.
“Grandpa” Vanderhof (Robert Lovitz) once worked in the competitive business world. One day, he realized he was unhappy, so he stopped working. Since then, he spends his days catching and raising snakes, watching graduation ceremonies, visiting old friends, and doing whatever else he wants. His daughter Penny (Marilyn Stacey) writes plays simply because a few years ago a typewriter was delivered to the house by accident. His son-in-law Paul Sycamore (Todd Hermanson) spends hours in the basement making illegal fireworks and playing with erector sets. His granddaughter Essie (Bonnie Auguston) sells candy and has been clumsily attempting ballet for over eight years. His grandson-in-law Ed Carmichael (Aiden Brown) plays the xylophone (or tries to) and accidentally distributes Marxist propaganda.
Joining this free-for-all are Rheba (Caren Graham), the household cook; her unemployed boyfriend, Donald (Shaun Hennessy); Essie’s opinionated Russian ballet instructor, Mr. Kolenkhov (Mark Schwahn); Olga (Trisha Todd), a Russian Grand Duchess; Gay Wellington (Adrienne Southard), a heavy-drinking actress; Wilbur C. Henderson (Douglas Hout), a forlorn IRS employee; and Mr. De Pinna (Danny Bruno), a deliveryman who arrived 8 years ago and decided to stay. He now helps with the fireworks and dresses in Roman togas to pose for Penny’s portraits. All is somewhat calm until three men from the government (Christopher Sparks, Dan Weiss, and Erik James) visit to investigate Ed’s flyers.
In this crazy mix of characters, there is also Alice (Taylor Jean Grady), Penny and Paul’s other daughter and, apparently, the only “normal” family member. She met Tony Kirby (Noah Matthew Rich) at his dad’s Wall Street investment firm, and they’ve fallen in love. Culture shock and fireworks fly when Mr. Kirby (Jeremy Southard) and Mrs. Kirby (Wendy Martel) come to visit. But the message is clear: “Life’s pretty simple if you just relax,” as Grandpa puts it.
You Can’t Take It With You is directed by Don Alder. Set design is by Chris Whitten, lighting design is by Demetri Pavlatos, costume design is by Janelle Sutton, prop design is by Allen R. Phillips, the stage manager is Alex Salem, the assistant stage manager is Nat Weinham, and the producer is Steve Knox.
Sept. 11 – Oct. 18, 2026
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinees and Saturday matinees on Sept 26 & October 10 at 2:00 PM

Bridge City Improv: Cat Cabinet / Mouth Stuff
2026-09-11 21:00 - 22:15 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
A double dose of improvisation with groups Cat Cabinet and Mouth Stuff.
Cat Cabinet is Ben Spoon, Krista Wright, Lisa Wheeler, and Trinton Tello.
One scene. One family. No script, no stopping. Cat Cabinet peeks into the dynamics of a family not unlike your own — created entirely live, in real time, without breaks or edits. Expect humor, secrets, and the messy, beautiful truth of what it means to belong.
Mouth Stuff is Lauren Long, Heather Riggs, Sawyer Hudson, Kristin Gregory, Krista Wright and Whitney Kemper.
They will be performing Didn’t We Do This Yesterday? a fully improvised narrative show inspired by the movie Groundhog Day. Will our hero ever learn their lesson, or will they be forced to repeat the same improv scenes over and over until the end of time?!

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.

Hoodland Block Party
2026-09-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Cooper’s Wine Bar & Shop, 24540 E Welches Rd, Welches, OR, 97067, United States
An outdoor mountain festival featuring local art, live music, wine and beer tastings, alcohol-free feature, food specials, and lots of community love and support! Located in the parking lot at Cooper’s Wine Bar & Shop at 24540 E Welches Rd, Welches OR 97067.

All Ages Open Mic Night
2026-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Robinwood Station Community Center, 3706 Cedaroak Dr., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
Join us for our monthly open mic, an opportunity for performers of all ages to take the stage!
Sign up at 6pm, Show starts at 6:30pm.
Piano, mics, PA provided- you bring the talent!
Outside food and drink okay.

Bridge City Improv: Debutiful
2026-09-12 19:00 - 20:15 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Debutiful: A raucous celebration of firsts and beginnings in honor of the new theater — performed by a seasoned cast of goofballs and visionaries.
Featuring: Adrienne Flagg, Chris Parsons, Justin Himes, Erin Cunningham, Matt Roberts, Sean Miller, Jenny Rayfield, Danika Grundemann, Brad Fortier
Directed by Adrienne Flagg
All ages welcome, though assume PG13 content.
$15 online / $20 at door.
Improvisation is collaborative, unscripted theater where actors create 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.

Music and Movement in Mandarin
2026-09-14 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.

Fused Glass Pet Portraits
2026-09-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Happy Valley Library, 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR, 97015, United States
Monday, September 14th
5:30pm- 8pm
Happy Valley Library
Community Room B
13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley OR 97015
Ages 12+ – Adult
Cost: $60 per student
Turn Your Furry Friend into a Glass Masterpiece!
Celebrate your beloved pet with a custom fused glass portrait! In this fun and welcoming class, you’ll create a 5×5 glass panel inspired by your favorite four-legged or feathered companion. Bring a photo to class or email one ahead of time, and you’ll learn how to transform it into a one-of-a-kind work of art.
You’ll explore techniques for layering glass to create shape and color, adding detail with frit and stringer, and bringing your pet’s unique personality to life in glass. Whether you’re creating a portrait of a playful pup, curious cat, or another cherished companion, you’ll leave with a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come.
No experience is necessary. All tools, materials, and step-by-step instruction are provided.
Ages 12 and up.
All materials and instruction are included. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup at City Hall within a few weeks after class.

Artist in the Round – Live Music
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Robinwood Station Community Center, 3706 Cedaroak Dr., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
A rotating style performance featuring singer-songwriters Ken Gaines, David Coller, Diane Chodkowski, Ari Harris, and Peter LeClair. A stripped down acoustic show allowing for collaboration, storytelling, and audience participation.
All ages are welcome. Outside food and drink okay. Learn more about the performers: kengaines.com davidcoller.com moongatemusic.net

Art Group
2026-09-17 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.

Poetry Group
2026-09-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This event repeats every month on the third Thursday.

Join fellow poetry lovers for a monthly meet-up to read and discuss poetry in a supportive environment. Feel free to read a poem of your own or one written by a published author that you’d like to share. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month in the conference room on the second floor of the library. Meetings will include time for introductions, poetry readings, organic discussion, and resource sharing. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome to attend, including newcomers, and we hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please email Rachael Hyde at rhyde@lakeoswego.city.

Intro To The Myth of Tea
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Cup of Tea, 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
Introduction to the 5 major tea types and ceremonial tea.
Join us for an introduction to the five major types of tea; green, white, oolong, black, and dark tea. Together we will explore the origins of Camellia sinensis, trace its history and cultural roots, and experience the art of gongfu ceremonial tea service. This class is an invitation to step into the magic, wonder, and devotion that tea inspires, while learning how its many expressions continue to connect us to the natural world and our human nature.
This gathering is offered with a suggested contribution of $35. In the spirit of inclusivity and balance, you are welcome to offer what feels right for you, whether that is $35, $25, or more if you have the means. Contributions above the suggested amount help make this experience accessible to those with financial need and sustain the ongoing care and energy poured into holding spaces like this. Every offering, whether financial or energetic, affirms the value of community supported education.
We also acknowledge the systemic barriers that have long limited access for BIPOC communities. To honor this, a $15 option is available for BIPOC participants who would benefit from it. This is one way we commit to equity, ensuring that diversity is not only welcomed but integral to the richness of the experience.
If the listed prices are still a barrier, please reach out directly. I am more than willing to work with you to ensure that tea remains within reach for all who feel called to share in it.
All are welcome here. You are invited to arrive exactly as you are and take part in a space rooted in openness, care, and community, a living space where each presence is honored and where we grow together through the deep, transformative beauty of tea.
To help us hold a mindful and welcoming space, we ask participants to be considerate of sensory sensitivities by avoiding strong fragrances. This is a space of gentle awareness, where we honor our own needs as well as those of others. By showing up with openness, care, and respect for each other’s boundaries, we create a collective meditative atmosphere where, tea, and community belonging can flourish.
In the spirit of reciprocity and uplifting community together, five dollars from each participant will be donated to Q Center, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ2SIA+ communities through advocacy, resources, and safe spaces, embodying tea’s spirit of connection, reflection, healing, and belonging.
This class is led by D’Guar (they/them), a trans person of color, tea guide, and community builder based in Portland, Oregon. D’Guar has devoted their path to exploring the spirit of Camellia sinensis through mindful practice, storytelling, and connection. Through their project Water Fairy Tea, they create spaces where tea becomes a bridge between nature, presence, and belonging. Their offerings weave education with devotion, inviting participants to meet tea not only as a beverage, but as a living companion in self discovery and community care with nature and the world around.
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Clackamas, Chinook, Kathlamet, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Indigenous ancestors and communities. We honor their enduring presence, care, and wisdom, and offer gratitude to the land and to the people who have tended it since time immemorial.

Skip-a-Week Quilt Club show
2026-09-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Grace Crossing Bible Church, 29101 SE Eagle Creek Rd., Estacada, OR, 97023, United States
Quilt displays, live demonstrations, quilt and craft sales, history of the 105 year old club, and children’s activities.

51st annual Molalla Heritage Apple Festival
2026-09-19 | OR
The 51st Annual Heritage Apple Festival will be happening September 19, 2020 at the Dibble House Museum Complex in Molalla, OR. Hosted by the Molalla Area Historical Society, visitors will be able to tour five historical buildings. The event will also feature artisan vendors, live history demonstrations and activities. Handmade apple pies, cider, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and located at 620 S. Molalla Avenue. It is free to the public.

Spanish Language Story and Play
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:00 | OR
This event repeats every month on the third Saturday.

Juliette from Adventures in Spanish will present stories and songs in Spanish for children and their caregivers. The half hour program is recommended for ages 0-5 years
Juliette de Adventures in Spanish presentará cuentos y canciones en español para niños y sus cuidadores. El programa, de media hora de duración, está recomendado para edades de 0 a 5 años. Este evento se repite cada mes el tercer sábado.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free, with no registration required. 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 lochild@lakeoswego.city(link sends e-mail).
