Growing Gray Gardens
2025-10-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Celebrating the boundless talents and creativity of Toolbox’s first craft-trades exhibitor, cement mason and former gardener, Liz Nichols. On View: October 1 to 31, 2025. Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Artist Creative Talk: October 22, 2025, 6:00PM – 7:00PM

Creative Workshop Series at Toolbox Gallery
2025-10-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Join fellow craft trade professionals for a community meal with a painting class to follow. Participants will learn the fundamentals of acrylic paint mixing + the basics for painting still life. All tools provided. Free Admission. Registration required. Dinner included.

Author Talk - Emma Pattee
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Emma Pattee imagines the impact of an anticipated 9.0 magnitude earthquake on the 700-mile Cascadia fault line in her breathtaking first novel, Tilt.
Annie is nine months pregnant and shopping for a crib at IKEA when a massive earthquake hits Portland, Oregon. With no way to reach her husband, no phone or money, and a city left in chaos, there’s nothing to do but walk. Making her way across the wreckage of Portland, Annie experiences both human desperation and kindness.
Emma is a climate journalist and fiction writer. Her work has been published in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and elsewhere. She lives in Oregon.
The Fall Author Series is co-sponsored by Spoke & Word Books. Special thanks to the Friends of the Ledding Library for providing the funding that makes this program possible.

West Linn Library "Fall Into Art" Show
2025-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 | West Linn Library, 1595 Burns Street, West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
West Linn “Fall Into Art” Show
Art Displayed at the West Linn Library
The show is on display from October 2 – 30.
Please check library hours to see the show during open hours.

October Stairwell Gallery Artist: Maura Greenblum
2025-10-30 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 19:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
October Stairwell Gallery Artist: Maura Greenblum
Daily, all open hours
Maura Greenblum is a Portland-based artist who moved from New York 25 years ago, exchanging skyscrapers for forest trails. Trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology with further studies at the School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute, her work reflects both urban and natural influences and has appeared in national publications as well as private and public collections.
For Greenblum, painting is a meditative practice—a way of holding stillness and presence. Working in oils, acrylics, and ink, she lets each scene guide the medium, capturing moments that invite the viewer to pause.

Moonlight & Mystery: A Group Show at Sidestreet Arts Gallery
2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 16:00 - 17:00 | OR
Ha Austin, Jaclyn Evalds and Dawn Panttaja will be the featured artists at Sidestreet Art Gallery. Beautiful pottery and paintings will be available for viewing and purchase.
⭐️Dates: October 2 – November 1, 2025
🎉First Friday: October 3, 5-7pm
⏰Gallery Hours: 12pm-5pm, Thursday – Sunday
📍Address: 140 SE 28th Ave. Portland, OR 97214

Teen Craft Drop in
2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-31 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-02 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-03 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-04 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.

Home is Where the Art Is
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | OR
This artisan show and sale will raise funds for the Family Promise homeless shelter called Bridge to Home. 19 artisans, continuous music, and artisan food for sale to take home. Kids corner too!
Come pick up a few gifts for the holidays!

Art Exhibit: Nasir Sheikh, PhD
2025-11-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 17:00 | 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

Kurdish Dance Workshop: The Storytelling Through Movement and Tradition
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Instructor: Houshang (Ramin) Sedighi
Kurdish dance is a profound form of storytelling, deeply rooted in centuries of
cultural tradition, history, and literature. This workshop will explore the ancient
dances of Iranian Kurdistan, where movement and rhythm are not just expressions of
joy, but also vehicles for narrative—telling stories of resilience, community, and the
human experience. Like literature, dance has long been a powerful medium to
preserve and pass down stories, connecting the past with the present and future
generations.

Día de los Muertos Celebration
2025-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | OR
Day of the Dead is a Latin American holiday that honors family and friends who have passed on. Enjoy face painting, sugar skull decorating, and traditional crafts. Plus community resources, door prizes, and free books for children!

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Clackamas County Cultural Coalition (managed by Clackamas County Arts Alliance) and made possible by funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Bridge City Improv
2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Chapel Theatre, 4107 Harrison Street, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
An evening of unscripted entertainment that’s a one-of-a-kind experience—unpredictable, in-the-moment, and impossible to repeat. We bring together some of the most talented improv performers from across the metro area and showcase the very best for YOU. Whether you’re a seasoned improv lover or checking it out for the first time, this is the perfect pick for a memorable night out.
Featuring: Stephanie Wichmann, Laurie Martin, Mariah Muñoz, Brad Fortier, Jennifer Hunter Tindle, Jeff DeWan, Erin Mahone, Griffin Pahl, Lisa Brousseau, Beau Brousseau.
Doors at 7pm.
Beer, wine, concessions.
All ages welcome, though assume PG13 content.
TIX $15 online until 5pm show date / $20 at door.

The Music in the Work – A Story of Resilience, Craft, and Art with Oleg Zhdan
2025-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Oleg Zhdan: Musician, Poet, and Craftsman Toolbox Gallery is honored to present Oleg Zhdan’s story as part of our ongoing commitment to spotlighting the creative and artistic endeavors of individuals who use their craft to tell stories, share experiences, and preserve cultural memory. Join us this November for The Music in the Work, and experience a personal and moving exhibition that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the many ways art and work intertwine. Oleg’s exhibition, The Music in the Work, will run from November 1st to November 30th, featuring a fusion of music, poetry, and craftsmanship that tells a powerful personal story of resilience, creativity, and the art of balancing multiple identities.

First Tuesday Music: Native & Mesoamerican Flutes with Peter Ali
2025-11-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
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Tuesday, November 4, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with musician and storyteller Peter Ali, who brings to life the hauntingly beautiful sounds of Native and Mesoamerican flutes.
Peter performs on a variety of Native flutes, Mayan-style and Toltec-style flutes, as well as flutes from the Middle East and Norway. You’ll hear both traditional Indigenous melodies and Peter’s own contemporary compositions.
This event is made possible by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
A livestream will also be available at https://www.youtube.com/@lakeoswegopubliclibrary/streams.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, please contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or ayounglove@lakeoswego.city.

Copyright Fundamentals
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom, OR, United States
This workshop covers the basics of copyright protection in a straightforward way. You’ll learn about what can be copyrighted, who owns the copyright (including initial ownership, transfers, and “work-made-for-hire” situations), how to register your work, and what to do if someone infringes on your copyright. We’ll also discuss fair use and the impact of AI on copyrights. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a solid understanding of copyright law and know how to protect your creations.

Preserving Stories: A Book Conservation Workshop with Marjan Anvari
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Toolbox Gallery is proud to present book conservation workshop with Marjan Anvari.
Books are vessels of knowledge, culture, and history—each page a story, each cover
a layer of identity. In this workshop, Preserving Stories, attendees will learn the
delicate art of book conservation, a crucial practice that helps ensure these stories
are preserved for future generations.
This hands-on workshop is perfect for book lovers, collectors, and anyone interested
in the art of preserving literature. Whether you’re curious about caring for personal
books, curious about conservation techniques, or simply fascinated by the
intersection of art and preservation, Marjan Anvari will guide you through the process
with her years of expertise
