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If you want to see a theater show this week, you’re going to have some choices to make! There are three different productions happening on Thursday evening alone. As a theater lover, there’s no better problem than having too many productions to pick from.
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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. If you’re enjoying a free event at a spot with food or drinks, show some love by supporting the venue!
Wednesday, September 17
- Blood Drive ✅
9am-2:30pm, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Check your eligibility and schedule a donation at the website, then head to the Peanuts Blood Drive with your ID and list of medications. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card plus a special PEANUTS® 75th anniversary T-shirt. - Jenkins Estate – Stable & Main House Historical Tour ✅
10am-12pm, Jenkins Estate, Beaverton
Explore the historic Jenkins Estate with guided insights from historical ambassadors on site. Wander at your own pace, hear stories of the people who shaped the property, and celebrate THPRD’s 70th anniversary with a free commemorative sticker. Show your sticker at South Store Cafe the same day for 20% off. - Drop-In Hours ✅
3pm-7pm, Westside Queer Resource Center, Hillsboro
Feel free to drop in for snacks, puzzles, resources, and a safe space. - Teen Health Expo ✅
4pm-7pm, 21st Ave, Forest Grove
The Teen Health Expo offers a fun and empowering day for ages 12–24. Explore workshops on stress, self-care, and healthy habits; connect with wellness and job resources; get free health screenings; and enjoy giveaways. Plus, there will be baby goats! Held along 21st Ave near the Farmers Market. - Zumba From Around the World ✅
6pm-7:30pm, Garden Home Recreation Center, Portland
Have fun celebrating culture through Zumba! No registration needed. - Katie Darke Live Music ✅
6pm-8:30pm, DAnu Wines, Hillsboro
Enjoy the music of local artist Katie Darke. - Immigrant Stories ✅
7pm, Beaverton Library Auditorium
Attend the Welcoming Week Storytelling Showcase in the library auditorium, where storytellers share true tales of welcoming, belonging, and inclusion. - Name that Tune Trivia ✅
7pm, Prime Tap House at the West End District, Beaverton
Test your music knowledge at Name That Tune trivia. Check-in starts at 6 pm, teams of 2–6 can play, it’s free and open to all ages. Don’t forget to grab dinner and drinks to support the host. - Bluegrass Live – Slipshod ✅
7pm-9pm, Cooper Mountain Ale Works, Tigard
Join Slipshod for a lively mix of originals, familiar tunes, and dynamic instrumentals, brought to life with unique vocals, rich harmonies, and humor. Presented in partnership with the Oregon Bluegrass Association.
Thursday, September 18
- Special Tumble Tots Event
9am-12pm, Garden Home Recreation Center, Portland
The theme is Little Leaves, Big Art. - WBN – Washington County Chamber Women’s Business Network – Annual Marketing, Mix & Mingle!
5pm-6:30pm, Washington County Chamber 5193 NE Elam Young Pkwy Ste A, Hillsboro
Connect at the Annual Mix and Marketing Mingle, featuring Heather Rhoades of Willow and Ash sharing how she grew her business through intentional marketing and strategy. Enjoy light appetizers, drinks, and plenty of networking with WBN. - Board Game Night ✅
5pm-8pm, Hillsboro Downtown Station Food Carts, Hillsboro
Head to Hillsboro Downtown Station for board game night hosted by Zayla and Angie Lloyd. Bring a game to share or play from the collection onsite, enjoy global food options, and sip local brews. Arrive early for happy hour from 2–5:30 pm with \$2 off drafts. - Getting Wise to Wisdom: Aging, Experience, & Perspective ✅
6pm-7pm, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Join Andy Wallace, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, for a discussion on wisdom. What it is, whether it can be developed, and how it changes with age. Presented in partnership with Washington County Behavioral Health. - Trivia Thursdays ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, Steeplejack Brewing, Hillsboro
Get ready for a fun night of trivia! - Emmeline Duncan in Conversation with Ellie Alexander and Tina Connolly ✅
7pm, Powell’s, Beaverton
In Mayhem at a Halloween Wedding, Bailey juggles bridesmaid duties, bookstore chaos, and a holiday festival, all while tensions rise between bridesmaids and families. A Halloween bachelorette party turns deadly when Ivy is found murdered, and Colby becomes a suspect. Bailey must uncover the killer’s motive to clear Colby and save her friend’s wedding. Emmeline Duncan will discuss the book alongside authors Ellie Alexander and Tina Connolly. - Triangle: A New Musical
7:30pm and various times through Oct 11, Broadway Rose New Stage, Tigard
Broadway Rose Theatre presents Triangle, a sweeping new musical that blends past and present, weaving together two romances set in the same New York building. With heartfelt songs and high stakes, both couples face the timeless question: how far would you go for love? Audience discretion advised. - The Glass Menagerie
7:30pm and various times through Sept 21, The Vault Theater & Event Space, Hillsboro
Bag&Baggage returns to Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie for the first time in 15 years. This haunting story of memory, dreams, and family ties is a timeless masterpiece you won’t want to miss. - Doubt: A Parable
7:30pm and various times through Sept 21, HART Theater, Hillsboro
Doubt is a gripping drama where Sister Aloysius, a strict Bronx school principal, sets out to uncover the truth after suspecting Father Flynn of inappropriate behavior with a student.
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