Hello, Washington County! 🎉
I have a big favor to ask! I just started an Instagram, and right now I’m basically just posting things for me and my Mom to see. If you have Instagram, please head on over and give me a follow! I’m really excited about being able to post more events over there and giving more visibility to the awesome orgs hosting them! You can use THIS link or search for Washington County Compass.
Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. I collect events and create this list by hand, so events aren’t automatically updated if there’s a change.
✅ means it’s a free event to attend. If you’re enjoying a free event, show some love by supporting the venue by purchasing food, drinks, or goods!
Wednesday, June 3
- Free Weddings in June in Tigard ✅
Throughout June, City Hall, Tigard
Celebrate Pride Month, Loving Day, and the many forms that love can take with Free Weddings for All at Tigard Municipal Court throughout June. The court is waiving its usual marriage ceremony fee for the entire month, making it easier for couples to tie the knot and celebrate their commitment. Ceremonies are available by advance arrangement only, so be sure to schedule ASAP. - Free Weddings June 28th in Beaverton ✅
Weddings on June 28, register ASAP and prior to June 15, The Reser, Beaverton
Celebrate Marriage Equality Day with a free private wedding ceremony hosted by the City of Beaverton on June 28 at the Reser. Open to all couples, these intimate 15-minute ceremonies include an officiant, floral arrangements, a wedding arch, time for photos, and space for guests to attend. Availability is limited, so couples are encouraged to reserve their spot and complete registration by June 15. - Jeff Jurrens, Clement Lee, Christopher Mooney Exhibit ✅
Through July 17, The Walters, Hillsboro
Time & Place brings together works by Jeff Jurrens, Clement Lee, and Christopher B. Mooney to explore the hidden systems, labor, and layers that shape the built environment. Through abstract painting, infrastructure-inspired imagery, and large-scale depictions of bridges and workers, the exhibition examines how cities are continuously constructed and maintained. Together, the artists reveal the often-unseen networks, histories, and human effort that make urban life possible, inviting viewers to see the city not as a backdrop but as an ongoing act of creation. - Pride Book Bags ✅
While supplies last in June, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Teens in grades 6-12 can sign up to receive a Pride-themed book bag filled with an LGBTQIA2+ book along with a selection of surprise rainbow goodies. It’s a fun, celebratory way to discover new stories and enjoy a little unexpected joy curated in honor of Pride. - Book Corner Wednesdays ✅
8am-5pm, 1st Street Dining Commons, Beaverton
Spend your summer Wednesdays browsing free books at Book Corner Wednesdays in the 1st Street Dining Commons. With books for all ages, there’s always something new to find, and the selection changes each week. Grab a friend, pick up coffee or lunch from a nearby downtown business, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the heart of Beaverton while supplies last. - Let’s Talk Aging: Regrets ✅
10:30am-12pm, Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center, Sherwood
Let’s Talk Regrets invites adults 60+ into a guided, open conversation about the regrets people carry and whether/how they can be released or reframed. This facilitated discussion creates a supportive space to reflect honestly, share experiences, and explore what can be learned or changed moving forward. Part of the “Let’s Talk” series, it also offers connection, community, and access to new perspectives and resources in a welcoming group setting. - Story Slam: Travel Edition ✅
7pm-8:30pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
A friendly open-mic storytelling showcase where community members share true, personal stories inspired by the theme “Journeys.” Each storyteller takes the stage solo or with a partner to present a 5–8 minute story from memory. Recommended for ages 13 and up, with participants asked to arrive 15 minutes early to connect with the host before performing. - Portland Sage Singers Presents Rearview Mirror
7:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday, The Reser, Beaverton
Take a musical journey through the decades with the Portland Sage Singers as they revisit the songs that shaped their lives and generations. Rearview Mirror celebrates the music of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, blending nostalgic favorites with reflections on growing older, lessons learned, and hopes for future generations. Expect lively sing-alongs, powerful protest songs, and plenty of memories as the choir explores how the soundtrack of the past continues to resonate today. - Once Upon a Mattress
7:30pm and various times through June 21, Broadway Rose New Stage, Tigard
Step into a delightfully goofy fairy tale where the fate of an entire kingdom depends on one very picky queen and one unforgettable princess. Once Upon a Mattress follows the bold and lovable Princess Winnifred as she shakes up the royal court with her outspoken personality, unexpected charm, and refusal to fit the mold. Packed with quirky characters, romance, and plenty of laughs, this musical comedy is a fun reminder that sometimes the best thing you can be is yourself.
When the weather warms up, a few small steps can help your home stay comfortable. Energy Trust of Oregon has simple tips like blocking the afternoon sun with blinds and sealing windows and doors to reduce drafts. There are also incentives available for longer-term upgrades like insulation.
Learn more at www.energytrust.org/save
Thursday, June 4
- Pirate Themed Trivia Night ✅
5pm, Helvetia Farm Market, Hillsboro
Ahoy! Test your knowledge of pirates while enjoying the ambiance of the farm. - Ice Cream Social ✅
6pm, 31450 NW Commercial St, North Plains
Kick off summer with your neighbors at the annual North Plains Ice Cream Social, held on Commercial Street in front of the Senior Center. This event is all about simple summer fun! Just show up, grab a treat, and enjoy a relaxed evening together. Presented by the City of North Plains and the North Plains Events Association, it’s an easygoing way to start the summer. - Bag&Baggage Presents: Antíkoni
7:30pm and various times through June 21, The Vault Theater, Hillsboro
This bold reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone centers Nez Perce stories in a powerful tale about power, resistance, and cultural survival. Set in a museum of Indigenous belongings in a future shaped by authoritarian rule, a Nez Perce family navigates the tension between modern survival and sacred tradition. Playwright Beth Piatote replaces the Greek chorus with a chorus of Aunties who share Nez Perce stories filled with humor, wisdom, and cultural memory, which reshapes the classic tragedy into something rooted, living, and deeply connected to Indigenous experience.
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