Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Art Exhibit: Nasir Sheikh, PhD
2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
November 1-30
Library Stairwell Gallery, all open hours
For the November exhibit at the Lake Oswego Public Library’s Stairwell Gallery, local Lake Oswego artist Nasir Sheikh, PhD, presents a selection of oil paintings that explore the harmony between nature and everyday life. His landscapes and seascapes feature luminous light, calm compositions, and a balanced palette that reflects his years of study here and abroad.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For any questions about this exhibit, please contact April Younglove at ayounglove@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-5667

Teen Craft Drop in
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Gladstone Library
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to craft and socialize in the Community Room. A variety of craft supplies are provided or bring your own. No registration required.

Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Express
2025-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Join us for our Holiday Glass Ornament “Express” Class, where you’ll design and make 1 beautiful glass ornament in a short, fun-filled session! Students will use pre-cut blanks, frit, glass bits and easy to use accessories to decorate your piece. This quick and easy class is ideal for families and younger friends who have shorter attention spans. Pre-cut shapes and many samples make this perfect for children (ages 5+), with no prior experience required.
Make personalized ornaments to hang on your tree or gift to loved ones!
Children under 10 will need to attend with an adult.
Don’t miss out – spaces fill up quickly!
Added bonus: additional ornaments can be made for $12

Hypnosis: The Myth of Black Tea
2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Cup of Tea, 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
Descend deep into black tea. Bold, grounding, and full of sweet mystery, each cup brings spiraling presence and comforting stillness.
Drift into the world of black tea, where warmth and stillness intertwine. In this guided tasting, we will explore several black teas through mindful brewing, comparing their unique expressions and stories that span regions and traditions. Together, we’ll move through a spiral of sensations that invite grounding, reflection, and deeper connection to the present moment.
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. We are 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 atmosphere where meditation, tea, and queer belonging can flourish together.
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 gathering is guided by D’Guar (they/them), a trans person of color, tea guide, and community weaver rooted in Portland, Oregon. Their journey has been dedicated to exploring the depth and spirit of Camellia sinensis through mindful practice, story, and shared ritual. Through Water Fairy Tea, they cultivate spaces where tea becomes a bridge into presence, nature, and belonging. Their offerings blend learning with reverence, inviting participants to meet tea not just as a drink, but as a living companion in personal discovery, collective care, and connection with the natural world.

Addams Family the Musical:Young@Part presented by Krayon Kids Musical Theater
2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Barclay Theatre, 817 12th Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Don’t miss your chance to see The Addams Family like never before. With a story full of twisted humor, heart, and ghoulish delight, this production is a must-see for all ages! Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company brings the kooky and spooky world of The Addams Family to life this Fall! Featuring 40+ talented young performers from across Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties, this show promises a fun-filled, high-energy performance with breathtaking costumes, spellbinding choreography, and a set to die for that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
The Addams Family is a musical comedy packed with dark humor and heartfelt moments. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate queen of darkness, has fallen head over heels for a sweet, smart boy from a perfectly “normal” family. As her affection grows, chaos creeps in—especially when she confides in her father, Gomez, and begs him to keep her secret from Morticia. Torn between his daughter and his wife, Gomez is trapped in a web of love and lies. Meanwhile, Pugsley plots, Grandma meddles, and Uncle Fester discovers a peculiar love of his own.
Everything comes to a head on one fateful, delightfully dreadful night, when the Addams family hosts a dinner to meet Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his buttoned-up family. What could possibly go wrong?
“With a talented cast, incredible choreography, and a set design that will transport you straight into the Addams’ world, this show will be an experience you won’t forget,” says Taylor Miller, Artistic Director of Krayon Kids.
Tickets Available: September 5th at KrayonKids.org

Addams family
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
The addams family the musical full show

She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Clackamas Community College Theatre presents their Fall 2025 Main Stage Production of She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen.
When Agnes loses her younger, teenage sister Tilly in an accident, she joins Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign to try and connect with her lost sibling. But instead of simply playing a game, she finds herself catapulted into an action-packed D&D world. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. It is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Nov. 13-23, 2025
Thur-Fri 7:30pm
Sat-Sun 2:30pm
Friday, Nov. 14 at 10am
Ticket Prices:
Adults – $15 (online), $16 (at the box office)
Seniors – $13 (online), $14 (at the box office)
Students – FREE

Chapel Theatre presents: Mr Burns, A Post-Electric Play
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Chapel Theatre, 4107 Harrison Street, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Director: Illya deTorres
Choreographer: Corinn deTorres
Music Director: James Liptak
Stage Manager: Amanda Healy
Lighting Designer: Dug Martell
Costume Designer: MK Hobson
Cast:
Bonnie Auguston
Cristian Villaquiran
Illya deTorres
Jessica Curtiss
Magnolia Brown
Matt Sunderland
Mishelle Apalategui
Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy – a play with music featuring songs by Washburn and Michael Friedman – propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future.
After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.
A paean to live theater, and the resilience of Bart Simpson through the ages, Mr. Burns is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.

Mary’s Woods Holiday Bazaar
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Dunn Community Center, 17520 Mesnard St, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Local artists and craftspeople selling handmade gifts for the holidays.
Mary’s Woods
Cascadia Hall
Dunn Community Center
17520 Mesnard St, Lake Oswego Oregon 97034

Spanish Language Story and Play
2025-11-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Juliette, from Adventures in Spanish will present stories and songs in Spanish for children and their caregivers. We welcome all levels of Spanish fluency from absolute beginners to native Spanish speakers. Recommended for ages 0-5 years.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. 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 Open Studio: All Ages
2025-11-15 12:30 - 15:30 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend and create till your heart’s content. New Customers will need to pay for a $20 fusing lesson as well as materials. $20 reserves your spot and can go towards your material costs for the night. (If you cancel last minute or don’t show, the $20 fee can’t be refunded. If you need additional days to finish the project, pay $20 for each additional studio time needed. ) The sky’s the limit: Make jewelry, sun-catchers, plates, platters, wall art, night- lights and more! Material fees over $20 will be paid at class depending on what you create. If you are new to the studio, you will need to take a basic cutting and fusing lesson once you arrive and pay $20 for the lesson. See price list here:https://www.sweetlomyart.com/open-studio
Ages 12 and Under require an adult attendee

Makers & Creative Artists Workshops | Writing Artist Statement with Intention
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance along with artist and Arts Alliance Board of Directors Member, Susan Schenk, for a workshop on writing compelling artist statements.
An artist’s statement tells others about you and your work. Writing one is a powerful exercise for articulating your passion and art. But it is also a challenge to capture in words what is often so hard to express and intangible. No matter your medium or level of proficiency, a good statement is a useful tool.
In this workshop, you will be guided through a series of questions to gather information to create a sophisticated artist’s statement, and to deepen your thinking about your own art making. If you are happy with your current artist’s statement, then write a statement for the fabulous artist you aspire to be, so that you can set that intention into the universe. Or, answer the questions as preparation for when you are interviewed for a national artist’s publication.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP:
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
WHERE: Oregon City Public Library, Community Room
COST: Free! Donations are welcome at registration to continue supporting events like these.
Questions? Contact: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg ariella-sophie@clackamasartsalliance.org or call 503-655-0525 with any questions.
REGISTER HERE
PRESENTER: Susan Schenk is a late-in-life artist who specializes in mixed media, but also explores many visual art forms. Here’s one of her artist statements:
My art is an invitation to see beyond the apparent. From a distance, my collages appear to be paintings. Up close, they are complicated jumbles of separate parts, somewhat surprising when inspected more intimately.
My use of discarded materials as paint fosters the idea of finding beauty in the overlooked. I discover line, color and form hidden in what others toss away. By transforming magazines, maps and other ephemera into appealing images, I leave a small carbon footprint and more importantly, carve out a trail of enjoyment for others to travel.

The West Linn Radio hour
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Youth Music Project Meteor Lounge, 2015 8th Ave., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
Old time radio show featuring West Linn in 1956. Segments include: Roundup of the News; West Linn History on Parade; “As the Willamette Flows” Soap Opera; and KWL Community Calendar.

The West Linn Radio Hour
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Oregon
Step back into our nostalgic reenactment of a radio show in the year 1956, when radio was still providing live entertainment and news of the day for almost every home in the country. This live stage event will take place on November 15, 2025, at 4 PM, in the “Meteor Lounge” at the Youth Music Project, 2015 8th Ave, West Linn, OR 97068

The Bridge: Crafting Creative Community
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
With hectic lives, and the continual distraction of digital media, it’s hard to break away and connect with people in your community.
We struggle with that as well, and want to help! We’re hosting a FREE event 1-2 times a month that brings people together with creative play and expression! Join us for for an uplifting break in your life and connect with others in your community! This is not a “religious” event. We simply want to offer our space to the community for a free event to help people find a bit of peace and calm in their lives! You are welcome to work on our scheduled creative projects (all supplies provided) or you can bring your own creative project to work on!
We are only meeting once in November and we will teaching people how to NEEDLE FELT! Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can make 1-2 needle felted decor items or ornaments for this holiday season!
For additional information and dates, visit https://epcwl.org/the-bridge/

Milwaukie Poetry Series Fall Poetry Reading and Open Mic.
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
On Sunday, November 16 the Milwaukie Poetry Series will sponsor our Fall Poetry reading and Open Mic. The event will be in the Community Room of the Ledding Library in Milwaukie at 3 PM and available on Zoom. A theme will be thanksgiving and gratitude but all poems do not need to be on that subject. Our Featured Readers for this event will be Cathy Cain and Bill Siverly. They will read for approximately 40 minutes. Then there will be the Open Mic.

Yarn Enthusiasts Society
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
YES! We love fiber arts! Please join us for our Yarn Enthusiasts Society crochet & fiber arts meetup. This group is facilitated by a local crochet artist who will provide beginning crochet instruction as well as help with other fiber arts. Feel free to bring your own project to work on. Meetups will be every 3rd Wednesday of each month.
