I’m trying to decide which wildflower hike to tackle this weekend. Sorry, Dog Mountain is still too intimidating for me. I know we like to gatekeep things around here, but hey, it seems like a fair trade for providing you with this newsletter 5 days a week, no? Reply with your fave hiking trail (within an hourish away).

Until I receive some responses, I’m still out here giving away tickets. Win entry to Shady Pines Festival this July at Camp Tastys! It’s more than a summer campout; it’s a celebration of creativity with over 50 local artists. This is a big one!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Skamania Sip N’ Stroll returns to downtown Stevenson on May 16. Enjoy beer, wine, mead, and whiskey tastings while exploring local shops, live music, and special deals. A perfect afternoon celebrating regional flavors, community, and craft beverage makers all day.*

• Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the UK’s most talked-about acts live in Portland. Get tickets to Yard Act at Revolution Hall.

• Red Clay Strays hit Moda Center this August with special guests Wyatt Flores and Sweet Talk. Gritty Southern rock and country soul never sounded so good.

• Dutch electronic group Tinlicker makes hits for both the heart and the dance floor. Hear their new album, Dreams Of The Machine, at Crystal Ballroom in October.

• Atmospheric indie rock fills Crystal Ballroom on October 17 as Palace delivers a night of dreamlike guitars and cinematic sound.

SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS

Festival season is here 🌞 From Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to UFO Festival, sip cider, savor wine, and celebrate culture across the region. Your spring and summer lineup starts now! Grab your crew and make it a season to remember.

• CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA @ Waterfront Park

• CIDER FEST @ Draper Girls Farm

• 2ND ANNUAL EDGEFIELD WINEFEST @ Blackberry Hall

• AAPI FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL @ Stillwater, McMinnville

• ST. JOHNS BIZARRE @ Downtown St. Johns

• UFO FESTIVAL @ Hotel Oregon

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• Baerlic Brewing Spring Market returns on May 9! Shop candles, jewelry, eyewear, soap, and more while sipping craft cocktails and eating Ranch Pizza in a laid-back brewery setting. Local makers, good drinks, and spring vibes—don’t miss it.

• Did you hear? MUBI and DoStuff are teaming up for CinemAdventures, a new immersive event series that brings fans inside the worlds of iconic films and TV shows. First up: The Ultimate Twin Peaks Adventure on May 17 in the real-life filming locations outside of Seattle. Enter to win tickets!

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