Hello, Washington County! 🎉
Who’s ready for a long weekend? If the rain stays away, I think we’ll see a lot of our neighbors out and about. This week, I’m including events for Monday that honor Memorial Day. Thank you to everyone in our community who has served ❤️
Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. Some events are free, while others require tickets, so be sure to confirm on the event page.
✅ 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!
Thursday, May 22
- Watercolor Wonders Art Club
4pm, Unified Art Studio, Beaverton
Explore watercolor painting in a relaxed, creative space where you can play with color, technique, and expression. This experience boosts creativity, focus, and mindfulness while encouraging social connection. Unleash your imagination and bring your art to life! - Downtown Tigard Wine Walk
4pm-8pm, starts at 12345 SW Main St, Tigard
Enjoy a wine tasting event in downtown Tigard. Participants check in at Rotary Plaza for glass, wristband, and map before visiting marked locations hosting beverage vendors offering tastings. Restaurants will serve special small plates alongside regular menus. Proceeds benefit Tigard Downtown Alliance’s events and projects. - Bingo Night ✅
7pm, Batter Up, Beaverton
Free and open to all ages. Check-in is at 6pm. - Trap!
7pm May 21-23, 9625 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton
Southridge High School Skyhawk Theatre presents Trap, where a high school play turns eerie when the entire audience mysteriously falls unconscious, except for one person. Told documentary-style through interviews and reenactments, this unnerving and inventive production pulls you into the heart of the mystery like nothing you’ve seen before. - Boeing Boeing: A Nonstop Comedy Farce
7:30pm, and various times through May 25th, 18850 SW Alexander St, Aloha
Time-travel to a 1960 Paris apartment for a turbulent immersive experience with three flight attendant fiancées and one bachelor. - The Comedy Shed ✅
7:30pm, Nebulous Taproom, Beaverton
Enjoy a great lineup of comedians.
Friday, May 23
- Mojo Holler Live Music ✅
6pm-9pm, Beach Hut Deli, Tigard
Mojo Holler creates indie folk rock blending Appalachian and Mississippi Delta influences. The band features Mister Baker’s skillful guitar work, “Mountain Mama” Missi’s intense vocals and percussion, and Randy Yearout on bass, mandolin, and guitar. - Salsa Night with Live Music by Dina y Los Rumberos
7pm-10pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
Dance the night away! Start with a beginner-friendly dance lesson from Lines Dance Academy at 7pm, then enjoy two hours of irresistible salsa, merengue, and cumbia rhythms from 8-10pm. All ages and abilities welcome!
Saturday, May 24
- The Immigrant Story Presents – I Am An American Live: Stories of Exclusion and Belonging ✅
7pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Powerful evening featuring four Asian immigrant storytellers sharing experiences of American belonging, followed by Shivani Joshi performing traditional South Asian music with an eight-musician ensemble. Arrive early for 6pm Happy Hour with author Elizabeth Mehren, local publishers, and Vietnam War anniversary exhibits. - Lola and Neil Duo Live Music ✅
10am-1pm, Weil Arcade Food Park, Hillsboro
Lola Fields and Neil Whitaker have been performing together since 2019, creating a unique blend of music that combines Lola’s country background with Neil’s extensive jazz experience. - Grand Lodge Garden Experience
10am-3pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Self-guided garden tours with expert gardeners available to answer questions about plants, insects, and birds. Features curated plant sale from McMenamins gardens, theater talks on horticulture and history (require tickets), drinking vinegar tastings from the Fermentation Chamber, garden pop-up bar, and passport stamp opportunity. - Nature Invaders ✅
11am-3pm, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, Hillsboro
Free interactive family event about invasive species in Hillsboro, including the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. Features games, crafts, storytime, and an observation station with participation from Friends of Trees, City of Hillsboro Urban Forestry, Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Hillsboro Public Library. All ages welcome, no registration required. - Small Towne Ruckus Live Music ✅
6pm-9pm, Hillsboro Downtown Station Food Carts, Hillsboro
Small Towne Ruckus, a Washington County Oregon-based trio, performs music spanning the 1920s-1970s, blending blues with elements of twang, surf, and swamp for a fun, genre-bending experience. - Richie Bean Duo Live Music ✅
6pm-9pm, 48 North Pizzeria, Tigard
Richie Bean and Chris Ochsner of Fortunate Gold bring decades of experience and classic hits from CCR, Neil Young, the Eagles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and more. - Eddyville Live Music ✅
7pm, Waltz Brewing, Forest Grove
Eddyville blends rock, country, and folk into a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern.
Sunday, May 25
- Queer Community Hiking Meetup ✅
10am-2pm, Cooper Mountain Nature Park with carpool locations available, Beaverton
Westside Queer Resource Center hosting inclusive Queer Hike at Cooper Mountain Nature Park. Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, families, and allies in a safe, supportive environment. RSVP requested. - Gathering Market
10am-2pm, 8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin
Enjoy delicious meals and produce, handcrafted treasures, and kids activities. Support local farmers and artisans during this community experience! - Hazel’s House Rescue and The Boring Safe Haven Adoption Event ✅
11:30am-3pm, Pacific NW Pets, Sherwood
Looking for your next furry friend? You can adopt on-site at the event and take home free goodies from Pacific NW Pets! Both rescues will have adoptable animals, though adoption processes may vary. Just make sure the whole family is present and on board—no gift adoptions allowed. - Spring Plant Exchange ✅
1pm-3pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
Bring extra houseplants, bulbs, or seeds to swap with others. No soil or containers provided. - Disney Animals Trivia
5pm, Hops on Tap, Tigard
Disney animals trivia night! Check-in at 4pm, teams of 2-6 players, all ages welcome. $5 entry fee per person with cash prizes.
Monday, May 26
Be aware that this is a holiday. Businesses and local services may be closed or have adjusted hours.
- Beaverton Memorial Day Commemoration ✅
10am-12pm, Veterans Memorial Park, SW Watson and SW 7th, Beaverton
American Legion Post #124 and Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District hosting Memorial Day event with Post #185 band playing patriotic music at 10am before 11am ceremony. Includes flyovers, speakers, Sons of the American Revolution musket volley salute, and additional activities. - Tualatin Lake at the Commons Service and Community Picnic ✅
10:45am-2pm, 8325 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin
Memorial Day ceremony featuring West Coast Ravens flyover, Tualatin High School choir, speakers including Tualatin Mayor and potentially Congresswoman Salinas, Gold Star Father Jeff Keller sharing about his son’s 2008 loss in Afghanistan, remarks from Auxiliary President Jennifer Rainwater, poetry reading, and concluding with Taps. Donation-based catered picnic follows at Tualatin Community Park. - North Plains Memorial Day Tribute ✅
11am, North Plains Veterans Memorial Park, 31230 NW Highland Court, North Plains
Martin J Ryan VFW Post 2666 honor guard and rifle salute - Tigard Crescent Grove Cemetery Service ✅
11am-12pm, Crescent Grove Cemetery, 9925 SW Greenburg Road, Tigard
It is encouraged to bring a chair. - Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery Service ✅
11am-12pm, Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery, 150 SW Baseline Street, Hillsboro - Hillsboro Fir Lawn Memorial Gardens Ceremony ✅
1pm-2pm, Fir Lawn Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 1070 W Main Street, Hillsboro
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Thanks for reading! ❤️ I love this community and connecting with all of you. Have fun and be kind out there. ☀️