Upcoming Events
THANK YOU TO OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPONSORS, PARTNERS + COLLABORATORS
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THANK YOU TO OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPONSORS, PARTNERS + COLLABORATORS *
RON COHEN
BOB PRINCE
BETH FOSTER
TWIN OAKS ORCHARDS
Intro to Pyrography: Keepsake Boxes
Intro to Pyrography with Paint by DeLoné
Ages 12+ | All supplies provided
“Discover the art of woodburning with this hands-on Intro Pyrography workshop with Paint by DeLoné. Following their stunning feature in Columbia Arts’ Rooted in the Gorge exhibit in February, DeLoné returns to guide participants through the fundamentals of woodburning.
In this introductory class, you’ll explore:
A brief history of pyrography
Tools and safety basics
Foundational line work techniques
How to create depth and shading through burn techniques
The featured project for the workshop is wooden box, with each student having many designs to work from for while learning the craft.
No experience needed—just bring yourself!All tools and materials will be provided.
About DeLoné
DeLoné is a self taught artist. They use their work as a way to heal their own traumas, the traumas of their ancestors & recently the people who see their work. Through spiritual practices & ancestral work they incorporate the messages they receive via dreams and meditation into their work. Growing up multi-racial & queer, it was important to them to find their sense of self and where they fit in within her communities. Art has helped them accomplish this. Their work has become an embodiment of self and the divine in a way that also lets the viewer see divine in themselves.” https://www.paintbydelone.com/
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Vintage Soul - A Fundraising Concert
Time & Location
Feb 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Hood River, 13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR 97031, USA
Event Info
Sat. 2/28/26 at The Ruins. Doors at 5:30pm. Indoor venue.
Tickets are $25 in advance (click here,) or $30 at the door.
(Please note: Advance purchase tickets stop being available at 11:59pm the night before the show and then are only available at the door on the day-of. Pets not allowed.)
Featuring Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee Brian Fowxworth and an assortment of Portland's finest Jazz/Soul players, Vintage Soul come to The Ruins for a night of 'That Feel Good Music', as part of Black In The Gorge's Black History Month celebrations
Tickets: Advance - $25 | Door - $30
Online ticket sales stop at 11:59 pm the night before the show. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 5:30 pm the day of the show (if any remain).
Freedom Quilt Making workshop w/ Linda + Ann! Make your own square!
Riverside Church - Riverview Room
This is hosted by UU but is a non-denominational event.
TICKET PRICE: FREE - Suggested donation of $15 will be greatly appreciated since ALL ticket sales will go to Black in the Gorge!
ALL AGES | *EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO REGISTER!
Although this event is FREE, registration helps us get an accurate head count so we can have enough supplies for everyone! Thank you! ;)
Film Screening: Basquiat
Step into the electric downtown New York art scene of the late ’70s and ’80s with Basquiat (1996), a visually bold biographical drama directed by artist Julian Schnabel. The film follows Jean-Michel Basquiat (Jeffrey Wright) from his early days as a graffiti artist to meteoric success in the gallery world—alongside friendships, fame, and the pressures that shadow his rise, including a close bond with Andy Warhol (David Bowie).
Presented in partnership with Black in the Gorge.
Partial proceeds go to Black in the Gorge.
Film details
Runtime: 106 minutes
Director/Writer: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Jeffrey Wright, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Benicio del Toro
TICKET PRICE: $13/adult (17+ only)
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*EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
Club Improv w/ Jade + Emily
2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 2/10 + 2/24
Ages 18+
RSVP encouraged but walk-ins are welcome too!
Looking to laugh, connect, and try something new?
Come join our Improv Club, a casual, drop-in style gathering for anyone curious about improv—no experience needed!
Led by Emily Joyce and Jade Parker and featuring fun supportive sessions full of games, creativity, and community.
Whether you're looking to build confidence, make new friends, or just play, this is the place to start.
TICKET PRICE: FREE - but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated. (18+UP)
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
*EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
Intro to Pyrography: Keepsake Boxes
Intro to Pyrography with Paint by DeLoné
Ages 12+ | All supplies provided
“Discover the art of woodburning with this hands-on Intro Pyrography workshop with Paint by DeLoné. Following their stunning feature in Columbia Arts’ Rooted in the Gorge exhibit in February, DeLoné returns to guide participants through the fundamentals of woodburning.
In this introductory class, you’ll explore:
A brief history of pyrography
Tools and safety basics
Foundational line work techniques
How to create depth and shading through burn techniques
The featured project for the workshop is wooden box, with each student having many designs to work from for while learning the craft.
No experience needed—just bring yourself!All tools and materials will be provided.
About DeLoné
DeLoné is a self taught artist. They use their work as a way to heal their own traumas, the traumas of their ancestors & recently the people who see their work. Through spiritual practices & ancestral work they incorporate the messages they receive via dreams and meditation into their work. Growing up multi-racial & queer, it was important to them to find their sense of self and where they fit in within her communities. Art has helped them accomplish this. Their work has become an embodiment of self and the divine in a way that also lets the viewer see divine in themselves.” https://www.paintbydelone.com/
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS for Sat. March 14th »
Film Screening: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Celebrate Sidney Poitier’s birthday (FEB 20) with a special screening of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), Stanley Kramer’s landmark comedy-drama that helped shift the national conversation around interracial relationships.
Synopsis
When Joanna brings home her fiancé—Dr. John Prentice, a Black physician—her progressive parents are forced to confront their values in one long, unforgettable evening. Starring Spencer Tracy (in his final role), Katharine Hepburn, and Sidney Poitier, the film mixes warmth, humor, and tension with iconic performances that still resonate today.
Film details
Runtime: 108 minutes
Director/Producer: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, Katharine Hepburn
Presented in partnership with Black in the Gorge.
Partial proceeds benefit Black in the Gorge’s cultural programs.
TICKET PRICE: $12.75/adult $9.75/child - ALL AGES
FILM IS NOT RATED BUT WE RECOMMEND 12+UP.
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*EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
Paint & Sip with Jade Parker
Unwind, get creative, and leave with something you’re proud of at Paint & Sip with Jade Parker. Jade will guide you step-by-step through a fun, approachable painting session—perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike—while you enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date night: you’ll get encouragement, tips, and plenty of room to make it your own.
Presented in partnership with Black in the Gorge.
Partial proceeds benefit Black in the Gorge’s cultural programs.
Workshop details
$45 w/ one glass of wine | $40 w/o
Supplies: All materials provided
What to expect: Guided instruction + time to personalize your piece
Sip option: Wine available for those who choose the “with wine” ticket (non-alcohol option available)
Who it’s for: All experience levels; ages per venue policy
What you’ll walk away with
A finished painting, new skills, and a great night out—plus the good feeling of supporting cultural programming in our community.
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Film Screening: The Wiz
Take a trip “down the Yellow Brick Road” with The Wiz (1978), the groundbreaking musical-fantasy reimagining of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with an all-Black cast. Diana Ross stars as Dorothy, a Harlem schoolteacher swept into a dazzling urban Oz, where she teams up with the Scarecrow (Michael Jackson), Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion on a journey toward courage, heart, and home.
Presented in partnership with Black in the Gorge.
Partial proceeds benefit Black in the Gorge’s cultural programs.
Film details
Rating: G
Runtime: 133 minutes
Director: Sidney Lumet
Based on: The Broadway musical / L. Frank Baum’s story
TICKET PRICE: $12.75/adult - $9.75/child
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*EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
Candlemaking w/ Mister OK's Essentials - Family friendly!
Candlemaking Experience with Mister Ok's Essentials Family Edition
Saturday Feb. 14th
11am-12pm
All supplies provided.
$55/per 1-2 people
FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOP
Saturday, Feb 14th at 11am - Family Workshop Optional: Get a ticket to see the screening of "The Wiz" while you wait for your candle to cure!
Mister OK's Essentials Candle Making Workshop provides a unique experience, putting the participants in charge of the mood-setting they want to experience in their environment by mixing curated scents paired with 100% soy wax and a wooden wick that is safe to burn around them and their family.
Creating your custom candle experience takes about 20-30 minutes and then an additional hour for the candle to solidify to be taken home. During this hour, we recommend catching our featured filmes and pick up your candle afterwards, or you can explore the gallery, grab a beverage, and relax.
Precious will also be bringing some of her other featured products like her custom made signature "mood" sprays, soaps and body butters from her brick-n-mortar in Portland.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Black in the Gorge.
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Film Screening: NOPE
Experience Jordan Peele’s NOPE (2022) on the big screen—an ambitious, genre-blending sci-fi horror with the scale of a modern western and the tension of a classic creature feature. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as siblings running a horse-wrangling business in rural California, the film follows their attempt to capture evidence of a terrifying presence in the sky—only to uncover something far stranger (and far more dangerous) than they imagined.
Presented in partnership with Black in the Gorge. Proceeds benefit Columbia Center for the Arts and Black in the Gorge’s cultural programs.
Film details
Rating: R (language throughout; some violence/bloody images)
Runtime: 130 minutes
Director/Writer/Producer: Jordan Peele
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun
TICKET PRICE: $12.75/adult (18+ only)
Please note: This is an 18+ screening.
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Candlemaking w/ Mister OK's Essentials - ADULTS ONLY night!
WHEN: Friday 2/13
TIME: 6pm-7pm (18+ only)
Candlemaking Experience with Mister Ok's Essentials Adults only night!
All supplies provided.
$55/per 1-2 people
ADULTS ONLY EDITION - Great evening to celebrate Valentine’s…Galentine’s…or just a fun adults night out!
Friday, Feb 13th at 6pm - Adults Only, bar will be open. Optional: Get a ticket to see the screening of "Nope" while you wait for your candle to cure!
This workshop is presented in partnership with Black in the Gorge.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!
Club Improv w/ Jade + Emily
2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 2/10 + 2/24
Ages 18+
RSVP encouraged but walk-ins are welcome too!
Looking to laugh, connect, and try something new?
Come join our Improv Club, a casual, drop-in style gathering for anyone curious about improv—no experience needed!
Led by Emily Joyce and Jade Parker and featuring fun supportive sessions full of games, creativity, and community.
Whether you're looking to build confidence, make new friends, or just play, this is the place to start.
TICKET PRICE: FREE - but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated. (18+UP)
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
*EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
Oregon Black Pioneers Presentation: 450 Years in 45 Minutes
“Did you know people of African descent lived in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas? Join Mariah Rocker, from Oregon Black Pioneers, to learn about Oregon’s Black heritage. For more than 30 years, OBP has illuminated the seldom-told stories of people of African descent in Oregon through engaging exhibits, public programs, publications, and historical research.” -RCC
TICKET PRICE: FREE
ALL AGES
The "pass the plate" donations will go to Black in the Gorge!
*EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
This is hosted by Gorge Fellowship but is a non-denominational event.
Gorge Roller Derby Fundraising Night
WHEN: Saturday 2/7
TIME: 4pm - FIRST BOUT | 6pm- SECOUND BOUT
WHERE: Fort Dalles Readiness Center
402 Scenic Dr. The Dalles, OR
TICKET PRICE: $15/regular $8/students - All ages – Wheelchair Accessible – 6 & under free
*Limited tickets will be available at the door. So, encouraged to buy ahead of time!
ALL raffle donations from this night will go to Black in the Gorge!
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Opening Reception - Black Infinity House
Come out and support our BLACK, BIPOC ARTISTS to kick off the incredible exhibition in honor of Black History Month!
Check out live demos by some of our artists, meet the creative genius behind it all, curator, August Oaks, mingle with the community, get to know more about the featured non-profit and partner, Black in the Gorge all while enjoying local wine and snacks! It is a great opportunity to celebrate some amazing talent and to immerse yourself in black culture in a unique and authentic way!
TICKET PRICE: FREE *donations always welcome* | ALL AGES
FEATURED ART ON THE FLYER by one of our featured “Black Infinity House” artists, Paint by DeLoné
Black Infinity House Art Exhibition
COME CELEBRATE + SUPPORT OUR BLACK, BIPOC ARTISTS + CREATIVES ALL MONTH LONG!
ABOUT:
“The Black Infinity House art exhibit is focused on highlighting the visions, expressions, experiences and imaginations of local, black artists across multiple mediums.
The premise of the show comes from a concept I grasped when reading The Black Aesthetic II. The early pages of the book’s discussion illuminate the fact that Blackness is infinite. People may try to define what it means to be black; but it comes in all different forms, especially as we, as a people, constantly create new spaces and phenomenal forms of culture in order to to express ourselves and own our incredible power in safe environments —specifically made for us, by us.
This artists’ showcase is an experiential exhibit with three quadrants in the gallery that together are meant to demonstrate black art through the process of its creation, consumption and cultivation. Art will be displayed in three sectors called The Studio, The Living Room, and The Porch, respectively.”
-August Oaks, Curator| Creative| Black in the Gorge Member
August Oaks, LinkedIn | august@iazas.com | Instagram
GOALS:
Highlighting black life and culture through an experiential exhibition — all while bridging community gaps, fostering connectivity and sparking proactive conversation through the showcase and additional art programming at the gallery.
Raising funds for Black in the Gorge – a local mutual support organisation focused on providing community support and cultural programming for inhabitants of the greater Columbia Gorge Region that identify as black, biracial or multiracial.
TICKET PRICE: FREE- donations always welcome | ALL AGES
Featured art on the flyer by one of our featured “Black Infinity House” artists, Paint by DeLoné and graphic by CCA.
