Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Spanish Language Story and Play
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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).

Echoes of Belonging: Public Art Dedication
2026-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Echoes of Belonging: Public Art Dedication Saturday, September 19, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Gather at Lake Oswego Public Library for the Echoes of Belonging Public Art Dedication, a community event centered on reflection, dialogue, and belonging. Echoes of Belonging will become part of the City’s permanent collection, with Lake Oswego Public Library selected as the site for the completed work. Created by artist Sahara Aylanna Defrees, and developed through a collaborative partnership between the City of Lake Oswego, Respond to Racism, and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, the installation seeks to acknowledge and educate about the history of exclusion and racism in Lake Oswego and the region while inspiring a more inclusive future. Through interpretive panels, interactive elements, and community engagement opportunities, the project invites reflection and dialogue, fostering greater understanding and connection.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego.
For more information, contact the Arts Council of Lake Oswego at artscouncillo@gmail.com or 503-272-1214

Painting workshop "Tsgaglalal"
2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | CCAC Ravens Studio, 30700 E Rd 530, Government Camp, OR, 97028, United States
Learn the Columbia River (N’chi wana) native story of Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) and the basics of
texture and design painting. This workshop will teach you the techniques to paint a stunning wall art
piece of the iconic petroglyph. A provided pre-stretched canvas offers a natural smooth canvas for painting. All paints and tools provided. Enjoy light refreshments, too. Instructor: Lisa Riversong (Wanapum/Yakama), Ages 18+

Bridge City Improv: Debutiful
2026-09-19 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.

Jaja's African Hair Braiding
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-20 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-25 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

You Can't Take It With You - Lakewood Theatre Co.
2026-09-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-20 02:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-25 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: Critical Mischief
2026-09-19 21:00 - 22:15 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Cr1tical Mischief began their RPG-themed improv show in 2014 as Advanced Minions & Mazes performing at Guardian Games. This band of comic adventurers has been entertaining audiences in theaters and Cons in and around Portland for over a decade. With their band of characters and your suggestions, they’ve raised the dead and razed villages. Not always in that order. Come roll the big 20-sided die to shape the action and laugh hard at the Cr1tical Mischief that ensues!
Featuring: Brad Fortier, Erin Cunningham, Bill Cernansky, Merrily Antony, Eric Zipper, Craig McCarty, Meagan Gombart, Wayne Moodie.
Directed by Brad Fortier

All ages welcome, though assume PG-13 content.
$15 online / $20 at door.

Stairwell Gallery | The Mixed Media Elevated Maps of Susan Schenk
2026-09-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This September, the Stairwell Gallery will come alive with Susan Schenk’s captivating mixed‑media artworks, where forgotten atlas pages are reborn as sculptural, nature‑inspired forms. A self‑confessed cartophile, Schenk rescues maps left behind in a GPS world and transforms them into intricate, elevated compositions that deliberately obscure familiar details and reward close, curious looking. Come to the Library and see what you notice in this unique art display.
CURRENT HOURS:
Mon-Thu…10:00am – 7:00pm
Fri-Sat…….10:00am – 5:00pm
Sun………….1:00pm – 5:00pm

Makers & Creative Artists Workshop | Gallery Representation: Dos, Don'ts and Is It For You Anyway?
2026-09-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Art galleries offer exciting opportunities to artists, from visibility to promotion, credibility and access to collectors. However, gallery representation is not for everyone, and it requires intentionality, focus and clear expectations. In this session, Daria Loi, Founder and Director of Imperfecta Gallery, will share perspectives on how to join a gallery and how to thrive through a healthy gallerist-artist relationship. This interactive, informal workshop will equip attendees with tips to identify whether gallery representation is for them, how to approach galleries, and how to ensure their relationship with gallerists brings mutual benefits and opportunities to grow and shine.
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: Sunday, September 20 | 3:00 – 4:30pm
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.
Questions? Contact ariella-sophie@clackamasartsalliance.org

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Daria Loi is a mixed-media artist and participatory designer with a track record in arts-based research and interactive art. In 2023 she founded Imperfecta, a gallery focused on women artists and underrepresented creatives. Besides showcasing her work globally, Dr. Loi has published 80+ articles, co-edited the Routledge International Handbook of Contemporary Participatory Design, holds 10+ patents and is columnist for ACM Interactions. She mentors emerging artists and innovators and is on the board and executive council for a number of non-profits. In 2018 Daria was recognized as one of Italy’s 50 most inspiring women in tech & received Intel’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Award.

Makers & Creative Artists Workshops are proudly sponsored by Columbia Bank Home Lending

Music and Movement in Mandarin
2026-09-21 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 Group
2026-09-24 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.

Radical Mycology Convergence
2026-09-24 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-25 12:00 - 21:00 | Brown Bottle Farm, 14711 S Buckner Creek Rd, Mulino, 97042
Part arts festival, part outdoor science lab, this one-of-a-kind event invites curious people of all ages to explore mushrooms (and all fungi) through hands-on workshops, wild food, natural dyes, citizen science, immersive art, live music, games, growing demonstrations, and nighttime nature walks. No mushroom knowledge required—just bring your curiosity.
Day passes begin at $25, children 12 and under attend free, and free childcare is available during workshop sessions.

Bring Your Own (BYO) Mystery Book Group
2026-09-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This event repeats every month on the last Thursday of each month,

Join us the last Thursday of the month for a casual mystery book group. There will be no assigned books, just time to share and discuss a mystery book that you’ve read with fellow mystery book enthusiasts.
Meeting in the library conference room. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-4228.

The Look Back Lecture Series: Where the River Meets the Story
2026-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Dr., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Join six-generation Oregonian and West Linn author Dede Montgomery as she explores the history, stories, and family legacies shaped by the Willamette River. Growing up on its banks in Wilsonville, Dede’s deep regional roots inspire her six books—including My Music Man and A Map of Her Own. Discover how she blends history, memoir, and fiction to bring the Pacific Northwest landscape to life.
About the Speaker
Dede Montgomery is a 6th generation Oregonian, published author and Certified Industrial Hygienist and Safety and Health Professional. Dede Montgomery explores the jumbled paths of forgiveness, grief, gratitude and human connection in all of her writing. She has published five books with the press Bedazzled Ink Publishing, including her March 2024 memoir titled From First Breath to Last: A Story About Love, Womanhood, and Aging.
ADMISSION
$10 For Clackamas County Historical Society Members
$20 For Non-Members

Beginning Plein Air Painting
2026-09-25 10:00 - 15:00 | OR
We will cover the fundamentals of composition, color relationships, lighting, atmospheric perspective, simplification and shape using gouache, watercolor, acrylic or oils. This is a great workshop for any artist that would like to learn how to capture a sense of natural lighting and color into their work. This opportunity is for both new
and practicing artists.
LOUISA’S ART LAB
www.louisamoutos.com
September 25 10-3 pm
Cost $120
Location: Milwaukie,
Willamette River
To Register: email Louisa at Imoutos@gmail.com
503.888.1184

Bridge City Improv: Monologic
2026-09-25 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.

Bridge City Improv: OBC
2026-09-25 21:00 - 22:15 | Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
OBC
K Marie, Natasha Baptiste, Rita Davis
OBC, aka Oprah’s Book Club, is a trio of funny Black women who test boundaries and try on characters from the stories you’ve read. K, Natasha, and Afrita have spent the past four years building chemistry, vulnerability, and boldness in each of their shows. No story is off topic, and we have just enough audacity and plenty of opinions to explore the worlds you love to read. Expect big characters, wild choices, questionable decisions, and the kind of connection that can turn one audience suggestion into beautifully unhinged chaos.
All ages welcome, though assume PG-13 content.
$15 online / $20 at door.
