Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Skip-a-Week Quilt Club show
2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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, 2026-09-26 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-27 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-10-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 and 7 more dates | 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

Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-09-22 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-09-29 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-10-06 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-10-13 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-10-20 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.

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.

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-10-02 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.

Sip and Snip, Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-10-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Sip & Snip Open Studio is a relaxed adults-only evening of creativity, community, and fused glass art. Bring your favorite beverage, grab a friend, or come solo and create at your own pace. Designed for independent creating within your skill level, Sip & Snip offers the freedom to choose your own project while enjoying light guidance along the way. Monthly Project Highlights with project demos at the start of class time. Recurring every 2nd Thursday of the month.

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 Choose from jewelry, sun-catchers, plates, platters, wall art, night lights, garden art, and more.
View project pricing here: https://www.sweetlomyart.com/open-studio

Knit Happens – A Monthly Knitting Circle
2026-10-09 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.

Wilsonville Festival of the Arts @Charbonneau
2026-10-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Charbonneau Country Club, 32000 SW Charbonneau Drive, Wilsonville, OR, 97070, United States
Join us October 9-11, 2026 in the Village at Charbonneau, Wilsonville, Oregon, for Arts with Flair, the 42nd Wilsonville Festival of the Arts @ Charbonneau, formerly Charbonneau Festival of the Arts. The event includes a Fine Art Gallery, Artist & Artisan Booth Show, student artwork from area high schools, and silent auction fundraiser.
The festival opens October 9th, with the Artist & Artisan Booth Show from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., followed by the Gala Opening Night Reception and Silent Auction, Fine Art and Student Galleries opening, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The reception requires a $10.00 ticket. Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, all exhibits are open from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. and free to the public.
Proceeds from the Festival benefit the fine art and performing arts programs at Canby and Wilsonville High Schools.

Lake Oswego Film Festival
2026-10-10 10:00 - 20:00 | Performing Arts Center – PCC Sylvania, 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
The Lake Oswego Film Festival is a new event that brings the community together over the shared love of cinema. Through the festival, film screenings, guest speaker programs, and the awards gala, the film festival will bring the community, audiences, and filmmakers together to form lasting connections while celebrating the best new films from around the world.
The Lake Oswego Film Festival continues to build on Lake Oswego as an exciting hub of art and culture.
The movie screenings will showcase films from around the world that have been carefully curated by an international panel of judges, while the awards gala will provide a fun evening of community coming together to celebrate a mutual love for the cinematic arts.
Event Date-Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time-10:00AM-8:00PM
Where-Performing Arts Center – PCC Sylvania, Portland, Oregon, 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Tickets on sale September 1, 2026
https://www.lakeoswegofilmfestival.com

Intro To The Myth of Tea
2026-10-15 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.
