Hello, Washington County! 🎉
It seems like yesterday I was celebrating my first 50 subscribers, and now we are sailing past 1,100 🎉 Thank you all for being here and for being so wonderful. It really is so delightful to be connected to all of you through the awesome events that happen in our community.
Speaking of events, we’re officially heading into June, which means the events are heating up at the same rate as the weather ☀️ Stay tuned for all of the summer fun!
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.
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Thursday, May 29
- Off the Clock Wine Walk
5pm-6:30pm, Resolu Cellars, Hillsboro
Join us for Off the Clock!, a networking event where you’ll sip and stroll through four downtown Hillsboro wine spots: Résolu Cellars, D’Anu Wines, 3 Goats Vineyard’s new location, and Hillsboro Wine Merchants. Enjoy wine tastings, small bites, and great conversation as you connect with fellow professionals and community members in a fun, relaxed setting. - Chat with the Chief ✅
5pm-7pm, Broadway Rose Theatre, Tigard
Meet Tigard Police Chief Jamey McDonald in a casual setting to discuss community happenings, current crime trends, and share neighborhood concerns. This partnership with Tigard Chamber of Commerce aims to promote open dialogue and enhance police-community relationships. - New Talent Night Live Music ✅
6pm, Hops on Tap, Tigard
Enjoy music from local musicians. - Brendan O’Meara in Conversation with Ruby McConnell ✅
7pm, Powell’s Books, Beaverton
Author Brendan O’Meara presents “The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine,” a fresh examination of the iconic American distance runner fifty years after his tragic death. The book explores Prefontaine’s lasting influence on American running culture and his role as Nike’s first celebrity athlete endorser. O’Meara hosts the Creative Nonfiction podcast.
Friday, May 30
- Storytelling on the Screen: Hillsboro Film Festival
Various times from May 30-June 1, see website for schedule, The Vault Theater & Event Space, Hillsboro
The Hillsboro Film Festival returns for its second year after a 2024 sell-out, bringing international filmmakers to the Cultural Arts District for screenings, panels, Q&As, and mixers. Features special screening of “Stunt Rock” by Brian Trenchard Smith with Q&A moderated by Emmy-winner Dustin Morrow, plus Morrow’s “Panic Sets In.” Don’t miss the late-night Countdown to Pride cabaret with Tauraro Film Fest. - Finding Nemo Kids
5:30pm and May 31 at 12:30pm and 3:30pm, Northwest Christian Church, Tigard
CYT Portland presents Finding Nemo Kids, which is a musical adaptation of the 2003 Pixar movie. - Pure Jasper Live Music ✅
6pm-9pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
Pure Jasper performs recognizable songs spanning six decades with solid grooves and their own distinctive artistic flair. - Free Concert at Century High School ✅
6:30pm, 2000 SE Century Blvd, Hillsboro
Free concert at Century High School Stadium featuring the One More Time Around Again and Century High marching bands, with $15 dinner and $3 dessert available. - Isa Agajanian in Conversation With Sophia Slade ✅
7pm, Powell’s Books, Beaverton
Author event featuring Isa Agajanian discussing “Modern Divination,” a cozy fantasy about witches with academic rivals-to-lovers romance, found family themes, and yearning. Agajanian will be in conversation with Sophia Slade, author of “Nightstrider.” - Trivia Night with AyayRon and Last Call Trivia ✅
7pm, Three Mugs Public House, Beaverton
Enjoy fun, general trivia! - Baz Moto ✅
7pm-9:30pm, 503 Uncorked, Sherwood
Husband-wife duo Bronwyn Baz and Blake Sakamoto performing soft pop, jazz, and folk hits spanning decades. Features special guests including Brandon Navia on guitar, David Burnham on acoustic guitar, and Avery Baz providing harmonies and percussion. - Arsenic and Lace
7:30pm and various times through June 15, Theatre in the Grove 2028 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove
Classic dark comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” featuring eccentric characters and dark secrets in a seemingly innocent Brooklyn home setting. The play combines charm, chaos, and humor in unexpected ways. - The Reser and Oregon Symphony Present: Carla Kihlstedt: 26 Little Deaths
7:30pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Carla Kihlstedt’s 26 Little Deaths brings Gorey’s Gashlycrumb Tinies to life in a darkly whimsical song cycle performed with Oregon Symphony musicians, blending art song, Poe, and Tim Burton flair.
Saturday, May 31
- Helvetia 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
8am, Gordon Faber Recreation Complex, Hillsboro
25th Annual Helvetia Half Marathon, 5K & 10K on May 31st, 2025 featuring scenic Washington County countryside route with sweeping views, challenging hills, Century Farms, and stadium finish. Family-friendly event with three distances, billed as the Northwest’s top half marathon/5K/10K. - St. Paul Rodeo Court ✅
9am-10am, Langer’s Sherwood
Meet the St. Paul Rodeo Court and enter for a chance to win rodeo tickets. - Older Adult Wellness Resource Fair ✅
9am-2pm, Community Senior Center, Hillsboro
A resource fair designed for older adults (all ages welcome) featuring health resources, recreation opportunities, financial planning, transportation, technology, and more. Complete a passport for chances to win prizes. - Tigard Neighborhood Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event ✅
9am-2pm, Southwest Church of Christ 9725 SW Durham Road, Tigard
Free Metro household hazardous waste collection event for safe disposal of paint, batteries, pesticides, cleaners, propane, automotive products, medical sharps, and other common household items that shouldn’t go in regular garbage. Make sure to check the website to see what items are allowed. - Busy Bugs Craft Bash ✅
11am-4pm, Little Wishes Children’s Boutique, Sherwood
Have fun crafting for all ages! - Honk Jr. Auditions
2pm-4:30pm May 31 and June 1, HART Theater 185 SE Washington St, Hillsboro
Auditions open for Honk Jr. at HART Theatre for kids ages 7–18. Kids are invited to sing, dance, and act in this fun musical retelling of The Ugly Duckling. See website for details. - 3rd Annual Grand Lodge Brewfest
2pm-8pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Enjoy a festival featuring over 40 beer and cider taps, cold brew coffee, fermented products, cocktails and mocktails. Includes live music, DJ sets, food, and 21+ corn hole tournament. - Alfredo Garcia ✅
3pm, Powell’s Books, Beaverton
Meet viral sensation Freddsters (Alfredo Garcia) as he shares his cookbook Let’s Make It, blending Mexican roots with American comfort food like Jalapeño Popper Tacos and Chori-queso Spaghetti. - Defiant Moments Queer Book Reading & Signing ✅
4pm-5:30pm, Shute Park Library, Beaverton
Our Bold Voices and Westside Queer Resource Center hosting “Defiant Moments” book reading. The book features LGBTQ+ stories from across the US and Canada exploring intersectional identities, resilience, and acceptance across generations during times when role models and language were limited. - Kickoff Pride Month Dance Party ✅
6pm-8pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
Inclusive Pride Month kickoff dance party celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, featuring a DJ, kid-friendly activities including Pride-themed crafts, family games promoting acceptance and togetherness. Open to everyone – bring friends and family!
Sunday, June 1
- Free Weddings in June ✅
Through the month of June, Tigard City Hall, Tigard
Tigard Municipal Court is offering free weddings throughout June to honor LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Loving Day, waiving the usual $75 fee. Ceremonies require prior arrangement, a valid marriage license, and two witnesses. - Junior Ranger Program
Form opens June 1, Fanno Creek House, Tigard
Junior Ranger program designed for ages 4-14 featuring activity books to explore Tigard Parks while learning conservation. Kits available starting June 1 with limited quantities – registration form required. - Gilmore Girls Trivia ✅
11:30am-1:30pm, Langer’s, Sherwood
Enjoy Gilmore Girls themed trivia with $2 mimosas, a brunch buffet, and prizes. Ages 21+. - Pride Bout – Crow City vs. Grunge City Rollers
2:30pm-4:30pm, Beaverton Family YMCA 9685 SW Harvest Court Beaverton
Crow City Derby faces Grunge City Rollers in their annual Pride bout with doors at 1:30pm, first whistle at 2:30pm, with halftime by Cheer Portland. - An Orchestral Kaleidoscope of Hidden Gems
3pm, Tigard Community Friends Church, Tigard
Tualatin Valley Symphony concert featuring MacCunn’s “Land of the Mountains and the Flood,” Nielsen’s “Helios Overture,” Stanford’s “Irish Rhapsody #1,” Gershwin’s “Lullaby,” and Enescu’s “Romanian Rhapsody #1.”
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Thanks for reading! ❤️ I love this community and connecting with all of you. Have fun and be kind out there. ☀️
For cyclists, there is a big ride slated for Saturday morning:
https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/event-20776