• Oktoberfest at Bethany Village
• Bag&Baggage Presents: Barefoot In The Park
• Arts classes at Catlin
• Monthly Watercolor Classes
• Old Hollywood Whodunnit Murdery Mystery Dinner
• Oak Hills Music on the Green
• Stuhr Fire Rhythm Group Concert
• Zumba® From Around the World
• Events from Hillsboro Parks
• Village Gallery of Arts

Oktoberfest at Bethany Village

Saturday, September 12, 1-5 pm, 15325 NW Central Dr., free

Dust off your Lederhosen and Dirndls and join us for our annual Bethany Village Oktoberfest! Enjoy an afternoon full of live music, German inspired food offerings, a large Oktoberfest beer tent, kids activities, numerous local small business vendors, and more!

Bag&Baggage Presents: Barefoot In The Park

September 3-20, Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm, get tickets here

Marriage can be wonderful…but, as newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter are about to discover, it can also be disastrously hilarious. Neil Simon’s classic comedy has been delighting audiences for more than 60 years, Set in a fifth-floor walk-up in New York City (with no elevator, very important), it’s a play about love, compromise, and what happens when two people realize they just might be perfect for each other in every way except the ones that matter. Directed by Jane Unger.

Special show dates: Thursday, September 3 is a preview performance, with discounted tickets. Friday, September 4 is Opening Night! Saturday, Sept. 12: ASL Interpreted Performance. Sunday, September 13: Audio Described Performance. To get discounted tickets to any performance, consider buying a Season Subscription!

For more information on Bag&Baggage and Barefoot In The Park, please visit our website at bagnbaggage.org.

Arts classes at Catlin

Fall term September 21-November 20, Catlin Gabel campus, 8245 SW Barnes Rd., registration is open now

Catlin Gabel’s Community Arts Program returns this fall with adult classes in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and drawing, taught by working Portland artists. Classes are held on the school’s East Campus, former home of the Oregon College of Art and Craft. No experience or school affiliation is required. Registration is open now. Details here.

Monthly Watercolor Classes

Tuesday, September 8, 10:30 am, Leedy Grange Hall, $40, RSVP required

Join Jean Anderson for watercolor painting on the second Tuesday of the month. September’s subject is Multnomah Falls. Jean teaches color values, brushwork, shapes, and shadows, giving you the tips you need to hone your technique and express the subject. Students must bring their own materials. Contact Jean for coaching on choosing and sourcing supplies at a reasonable cost. Basic kits are available for purchase. To sign up, call 503-649-9097 or email Jean Anderson.

Old Hollywood Whodunnit Murdery Mystery Dinner

Saturday, October 10, 5:30-8 pm, All Saints/Todos los Santos Episcopal Church, 372 NE Lincoln St, Hillsboro, $50/person, tickets required

Westside Singers invites the community to “Best Laid Plans,” an Old Hollywood Murder Mystery Dinner. Enjoy dinner, dessert, and entertainment while uncovering clues, unraveling secrets, and trying to solve the mystery. Themed attire is encouraged. All proceeds benefit Westside Singers, a community choir dedicated to bringing the joy of music to people throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Tickets are available at WestsideSingers.org.

Stuhr Fire Rhythm Group Concert

Friday, September 11, 2-4 pm, register with code ES26619, $3

Join the Stuhr Fire Rhythm Group for an uplifting, interactive concert featuring special guest MS Robi K. Enjoy the energy of live drumming, clap along to the beat, and experience the joy of music in this lively performance.

Oak Hills Music on the Green

 Saturday, September 12, Gates open at 5:30 pm, music starts at 6:30 pm, Oak Hills Rec Center, 2400 NW 153rd, get tickets here.

Our end-of-summer community concert is coming soon. We’ll have live music from Innocent Men, a Billy Joel tribute band, with local neighborhood band Oakmontopening, plus food trucks, beer/wine/spirits.

Zumba® From Around the World

Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-7 pm, Vose Elementary School, 11350 SW Denney Road, free

Join the THPRD Fitness Team for a FREE family-friendly party celebrating different cultures from across the globe! From K-pop to cumbia, and bhangra to bachata, we invite you to celebrate the diverse rhythms of the world with us! Please visit the event page for more details.

Events from Hillsboro Parks

Hillsboro Art Walk celebrates twenty years!

Tuesday, September 1, 5-8 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, free

Join us every first Tuesday of the month to explore Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District and enjoy local galleries and art spaces, live music, food, engaging activities, and shopping. Art Walk attendees can collect limited-edition stickers while exploring Downtown Hillsboro and celebrating two decades of art, creativity, and community! There will also be special programming and fun for all ages. Visit the Art Walk page for more information and to plan your visit.

New Exhibit: The Way Home

Through Friday, September 18, Tuesdays-Thursdays 10-9 pm, Fridays 10-5 pm, Saturdays 9-1 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, free

The Way Home invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships to place and the landscapes that continue to shape how they see, remember, and navigate the world. Five artists contemplate the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest as sites of reflection, belonging, and personal connection. Visit the event webpage for more details or to see sample artwork.

Kanekoa musical experience

Friday, September 25, 7:30 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, $35 advance;$40 day of show

One of Hawaii’s premier live music experiences, Kanekoa fuses eclectic roots and jam band energy with flavors of reggae, blues, funk, and island music. Playing what’s described as “ukulele-powered Hawaiian jam-rock,” their sound is based on the untapped potential of the electrified Hawaiian ukulele. Visit the event webpage for more information, instructions for ticket purchase, and to plan your visit.

Village Gallery of Arts

The Village Gallery of Arts (VGA) is a non-profit staffed by volunteers dedicated to art education and appreciation. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates. Gift certificates for art or classes are available onsite. Join us for one of our classes.

ArtChat: meet our featured artists

Saturday, September 12, 3-5 pm, free

Meet our Featured Artists, dive into their creative worlds, and enjoy refreshments!

Classes for All Ages

Ceramics open studio with Rose Rutherford-Ha

Sunday, September 20, October 18, 1-3 pm $20/hr plus $10 supplies

A drop-in environment for all ages to try ceramics. Additional fees apply for glazing and firing. Open studio runs the third Sunday of each month. Max 12 students.

No children’s classes this month

We are looking for new instructors for our popular classes for children. If you or someone you know is interested, have them contact Kathryn Oliver-Garnett at kathryn@garnetts.net.

Adult Classes

Introduction to watercolor painting

Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-9:30 pm $120 members/$140 non-members

An introductory class for people ages 16+. Students will experiment with how paint, paper, and water react together. No prerequisites necessary. Max 8 students, instructor Susan Pfahl.

Watercolor painting

September 10, 19, $40/class

Learn fundamental watercolor techniques with Oregon-inspired subjects: Hurricane Ridge (Thursday, September 10, 12:30-3 pm), Mt. St. Helens (Saturday, September 19, 1-3:30 pm). Age 18+. Max 12 students, instructor Beth Pansino.

Needle felting workshop

Sunday, September 27, 2-5 pm, $35

A beginner-friendly needle felting workshop for people ages 16+. No fiber art or drawing experience is needed. Using colorful wool fibers, simple tools, and a pre-printed design, students will create a charming woodland mushroom framed in a bamboo embroidery hoop. Students leave with both a finished artwork and a beginner needle felting kit to continue creating at home. Max 10 students, instructor Kate Rodrigue.

Paint and chill

September 30, 6-8 pm, $45

A relaxing paint night for painters of all levels. All supplies provided. Max 10 students, instructor Garineh Baghdasarian.